I told myself this January I would be kind, gentle and ease myself into 2022. I've slept in lots, ate loads of salty butter on good M&S toast, sat still with myself whilst sipping peppermint tea, found solace and small joy through planning some nice things to do this year, and spent copious hours in the bubble bath, zoning out and singing to a classic R&B playlist I recently created on Spotify.
It's been a big month. Messy, lovely, at times lonely. Even in the few moments of grouchiness, I've known this whole time that life this January has been less dire than many others before. Nicer for me to exist within and more secure I believe because of the work I put in the year before. Which is why and I didn't realise this at the time, all of my thoughts surrounding how I want to live out this next year have been so personal. I worked hard last year to prove my worth, stressed myself out on the regular and could barely comprehend what the future might look like for me in 2022. Now, that it's here and life has uncomplicated itself, all I want to do is sit back and relax, knowing I deserve everything I have in this life right now. And, in a month I loathe, I've actually somehow managed to get quite a lot done.
Booked essential appointments
As you know, I'm the anxious over-thinking type, so booking appointments in the past is something I've avoided until absolutely necessary. Over the past couple of weeks though I've found myself talking in circles, telling my mind to simmer down and stepping up to be more responsible, which I love for me. So! I've had my COVID booster, my eyes have been tested, two pairs of fancy glasses have been ordered, doctors appointments have been attended, I had a teeny tiny little operation on my foot and, I'm beginning to learn that these things can't be avoided.
Also, I'm currently in the process of tracking down an NHS dentist which is proving to be an impossible task. What is that about?!
Confirmed that my work has made a permanent shift to Hybrid
Loved receiving this email. Although I think I'll have to visit the office possibly once a week depending, I'm smiling because I can still mostly work from the comfort of my home and live a more well-rounded life, with a constantly tidy home. Also just so grateful that my employer has taken control and responsibility to ensure that their teams are safe, with no end date in mind to force us back all into the office.
Booked a November getaway
Super super exciting. One thing I wanted to do last Autumn but didn't get around to was planning a UK break in 2022. But, don't worry, it's all okay because last Thursday we booked said trip to Wales for November this year and it's going to be wonderful. Even if it's raining, we can't wait to tuck ourselves away in a little cabin, with a hot tub and no wifi.
Went for our first BIG walk
We realised horrifyingly that we hadn't walked more than a few hundred steps since before Christmas. We just didn't make the time, but recently our steps picked up and we were able to meet my mother-in-laws new puppy! The day was disappointingly greyer than we'd of liked but, we had the nicest day nonetheless and slept so well afterwards.
It sounds like you actually had a very lovely, eye-opening and positive January. It's nice to ease in slowly, isn't it? I found January VERY difficult. But I did take some steps to make it more positive. I've been walking LOADS. It's done wonders for me!
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