Depression and Stuck

a_muppet Global Moderator Posts: 35,015	Depression and Stuck Jan 2, 2022 12:46:19 GMT -5 kjay likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by a_muppet on Jan 2, 2022 12:46:19 GMT -5 Jan 2, 2022 6:15:46 GMT -5 kjay said: Jan 2, 2022 4:38:25 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said: Do stick to those New Year resolutions! Of course not... lol.... What new years resolutions?
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TestDummyCO Premier Member Posts: 3,812	Depression and Stuck Jan 2, 2022 15:08:44 GMT -5 heatherly, a_muppet, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TestDummyCO on Jan 2, 2022 15:08:44 GMT -5 Years ago, I resolved to not make resolutions...so far, I've kept that resolution.
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a_muppet Global Moderator Posts: 35,015	Depression and Stuck Jan 2, 2022 18:32:20 GMT -5 kjay and TestDummyCO like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by a_muppet on Jan 2, 2022 18:32:20 GMT -5 Jan 2, 2022 15:08:44 GMT -5 TestDummyCO said: Years ago, I resolved to not make resolutions...so far, I've kept that resolution. WOW. you should be so proud.
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kjay Moderator Posts: 24,221	Depression and Stuck Jan 3, 2022 5:38:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kjay on Jan 3, 2022 5:38:13 GMT -5 Jan 2, 2022 12:46:19 GMT -5 a_muppet said: Jan 2, 2022 6:15:46 GMT -5 kjay said: Of course not... lol.... What new years resolutions? A lie we make to ourselves at the beginning of every year.
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kjay Moderator Posts: 24,221	Depression and Stuck Jan 3, 2022 5:39:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kjay on Jan 3, 2022 5:39:08 GMT -5 Jan 2, 2022 15:08:44 GMT -5 TestDummyCO said: Years ago, I resolved to not make resolutions...so far, I've kept that resolution. You have found the answer to keeping them.
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Depression and Stuck Jan 3, 2022 8:51:52 GMT -5 a_muppet and kjay like this

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Post by jen on Jan 3, 2022 8:51:52 GMT -5

Jan 2, 2022 15:08:44 GMT -5 TestDummyCO said:

Years ago, I resolved to not make resolutions...so far, I've kept that resolution.

I love your approach

My similar answer, which I followed for a year or two on realising that we seldom keep resolutions, was to make resolutions to do things I had absolutely no interest in following such that I better quantified things I didn't want to do (that sounds far too convoluted for what it actually means

). That way I usually kept the real resolution

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Depression and Stuck Jan 3, 2022 11:03:41 GMT -5 heatherly, a_muppet, and 2 more like this

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Post by Popcorn&Candy on Jan 3, 2022 11:03:41 GMT -5

I feel better about my life now. I have a job interview on Thursday. I am continuing with my writing. I am paying all my bills, like clockwork.

I am slowly realizing I have a good life. It isn't always easy but it is a decent life. After all, I have travelled the world over the years. I have my computer and Internet. I'll have my A-Level English qualification in June. I also am resuming my social club in February [due to COVID-19 restrictions].

Thankfully I am trying to make my life better and take opportunities as & when they come.

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Depression and Stuck Jan 4, 2022 2:17:08 GMT -5 jen likes this

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Jan 3, 2022 8:51:52 GMT -5 jen said:

Jan 2, 2022 15:08:44 GMT -5 TestDummyCO said:

Years ago, I resolved to not make resolutions...so far, I've kept that resolution.

I love your approach

My similar answer, which I followed for a year or two on realising that we seldom keep resolutions, was to make resolutions to do things I had absolutely no interest in following such that I better quantified things I didn't want to do (that sounds far too convoluted for what it actually means

). That way I usually kept the real resolution

Hey!

I had to read that twice......

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Depression and Stuck Jan 5, 2022 2:10:32 GMT -5 kjay likes this

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Post by Popcorn&Candy on Jan 5, 2022 2:10:32 GMT -5

I just have to stick with my English A-Level. Although a part of me wishes I were learning in the classroom. At least with a physical teacher I can break down the work properly and stick better to a schedule. Having to motivate myself is not always easy: especially when distracted by YouTube.

Still, I am halfway with my course and shall complete it.

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Jan 5, 2022 2:10:32 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

I just have to stick with my English A-Level. Although a part of me wishes I were learning in the classroom. At least with a physical teacher I can break down the work properly and stick better to a schedule. Having to motivate myself is not always easy: especially when distracted by YouTube.

Still, I am halfway with my course and shall complete it.

Keep at it Candy - You will get there.

I know what you mean though. Motivation is not easy. I remember, years ago, when I was at college and applied for an distance / online course thinking it would not start before I left college. I was mortified when I got in early and ended up doing the two courses at the same time. In practice though I found it easier than later when the college course ended as, when I had the mindset for learning, it was actually easier doing the two at once rather than just the online course.

Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,364	Depression and Stuck Jan 6, 2022 15:50:24 GMT -5 a_muppet, kjay, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Jan 6, 2022 15:50:24 GMT -5 I'm not giving up! I've booked the two exams, so it is knuckling down with it now.
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