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my mantra is āit was a good chapter, but it isnāt the entire story.ā That helps me focus on the good parts of the relationship, find some lessons from it and remember that my story isnāt over. It also keeps me in a positive mindset and not look at the other person with hate. Definitelyā¦Ā
buy mesh laundry bags! it makes it so much easier to keep track of socks and underwear, and I put things that I need to air dry in them so its easy to find when switching to the dryer.
I learned that Iām truly content with my own company. I thought I was always forcing myself to be happy alone because its what I had to be in order to have successful relationships. The whole āyou have to love yourself before someone else can love youā concept. Quarantine has taughtā¦Ā
Iām sure a lot of people will say FaceTiming with friends and family, which is awesome but Iāve also found it to be really helpful setting boundaries with it. I noticed in the beginning that because I live alone everyone thought they could call me at their convenience because I wasā¦Ā
being furloughed has made me feel like I have no purpose when I get up. It was hard motivating myself when I am so used to working a ten hour day with a strict routine. Then I realized, this is a huge break for my mental health. I allow myself to do what I want when I want to withoutā¦Ā
I always set a timer with Alexa when Iām getting ready. I try to pick a time that would be ideal for me to leave, but that wouldnāt make me late if I took an extra five minutes. For example, Iāll set a 20 minute timer when I start to get dressed for work. Even if Iām not ready atā¦Ā
I decided to let it go and chalk it up to she was nervous to come to a party alone where she didnāt really know anyone. I can relate to that social anxiety.
I did give her another chance a few months later when another co worker suggested we get a group to go out for dinner/drinksā¦Ā
I host a holiday onesie party every year. I take care of alcohol, appetizers, and a small gift for everyone invited. I plan and budget for this for MONTHS. I invited this new girl from work who didnāt have a lot of friends and she happily accepted. Even though I explained multipleā¦Ā
Instead of an object, I try to get an experience. Iāve gotten spa treatments, reservations for a new restaurant, tickets to a show or a game. Things I know that make memories for someone. I havenāt had a complaint yet! :)
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