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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello Everyone
How is everyone doing
Any plans for tonight and the weekend
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MissGremlinSenior Contributor
Hello @lonemushroom, sorry to hear about the health flare ups and getting sick. I've got covid at the moment which is no fun.
You got any plans for the weekend?
Glad you had some good laughs today 😊.
Sending you hugs ❤️
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thequeeenCasual Contributor
Hello Everyone,
It's nice to be here. I haven't made any plans yet. I might go to the gym, which seems to be good for me. What about any one else. 🙂
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MissGremlinSenior Contributor
Hello @thequeeen it's lovely to have you here 😊. Going to the gym sounds like a good plan. I don't have any plans at this stage as I'm currently unwell with covid so I'll just be resting up and listening to music, watching TV's shows and chatting to people here 😊.
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thequeeenCasual Contributor
Oh Hello, lovely to hear from you. Thank you for your reply.
Im sorry to hear you are unwell. I hope it's manageable. 🙂 enjoy snuggling up in a warm house and watching movies. I hope you get better soon.
At least winter will make it feel ok to be indoors. He he.
nice to meet you.
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MissGremlinSenior Contributor
Thankyou @thequeeen. Hehe yes winter is a perfect time to be snuggled up inside watching movies 😊.
I also have the most perfect cuddle buddy being my assistance dog in training, he is 17 weeks old and the most precious boy ❤️
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rav3nSenior Contributor
@Sam3 wrote:
@rav3n are you still there? Thanks for the Finch idea - I’ve started it. How do you or others force yourself to start a task when it’s of no major consequence and you feel ‘blah’/scared of failing?
hey @Sam3 just saw this now! what works for me is working through 'why' i'm scared (took me some time to realise that failing and making mistakes are human experiences, and the pressure i have on myself/feel from others to 'do well' or 'be perfect' is what needed to be reframed).
the way i approach the task depends on the task itself - e.g. if its an assignment, i'll break the assignment into tiny steps so it's less intimidating. and then i put a timer for 30 mins and keep all distractions away - i tell myself that in that 30 mins, i've got to do some work and then after that time is up - i can choose to stop and do something nice for myself or i can keep going (usually i keep going because it takes me 30 mins to get 'in the zone'). even if i choose to stop, i can say i've done 30 mins worth of work opposed to nothing.
if its chores type of tasks, i like listening to music/podcasts or watching movies/shows while doing the task... it helps me get started and feel less stressed! or if i have someone around to keep me accountable, i use them as an 'accountability buddy' where i tell them i want to get X things done by Y time... then they check-in with me (which motivates me to get it done).
the most important step though... is to be kind to yourself. not being able to start/finish tasks can sometimes make us feel really guilty and ashamed, and talking down on ourselves can make it harder. reframing it something like "this task feels really hard to start, i'm struggling right now but it's okay, i can do it. i know i'm capable of it. let me start by *insert first small step*"
one of my fav quotes^ also hope finch is going well for you!!
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rav3nSenior Contributor
hey @Cuddlebear i just saw your reply too. i'm so sorry to hear that you'll have to vacate soon, i wish you all the best with finding a new place - i've got my fingers and toes crossed 💗
haha love that your dog keeps you on track with his schedule 😆 hope you had a nice weekend?
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CuddlebearSenior Contributor
@rav3n Thank you. It is a really difficult time for me. I’m doing my best to avoid homelessness. I also reached out to Mental Health and Well-being Local to try and save my life. I’m glad I did as today I saw them and was shocked the social worker was magnificent.
how are you?
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rav3nSenior Contributor
so proud of you for reaching out, that's a really big step! i'm so so happy to hear that the social worker was helpful @Cuddlebear it's about time you received amazing support!!
i'm going well so far, had a chance to sit outside and catch the sunshine before it disappeared which was nice. my bunny also sat outside with me, and then ran off... we have so much space for him to comfortably sit around but he chose the most cramped up spot (surrounded by twigs and leftover tiles) to relax in 😂
do you have much on for tonight?
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