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@Ru-bee @Appleblossom @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie and all forumites here this Monday afternoon. Happy 2026!

I’ve had a day of watching the tennis - Brisbane International- and working on some crochet and knitting a beanie for charity. I’ve been feeling a little stressed due to an upcoming move - put off until next week as we’ve secured some funding to finance part of the move- along with feeling stressed because my housemate is sick and her potential housing situation and other carer related issues I’m dealing with. I’ve decided to keep a daily journal of self care strategies and thoughts/reflections on the day which I purchased from Kmart last year. I’m also taking a photo each day to put in another journal as well for something different. I used some eucalyptus spray earlier today to help me feel better with my anxiety issues which helped so that was a positive thing along with entering a puzzle book competition with several puzzles I completed over the past few days to try and win a prize or 2. Dinner tonight is likely to be beef ravioli and sauce followed by watching more tennis.

Life is hectic but I’m dealing with it the best I can and that’s the main thing. I know this stress is only short term and will soon be just a distant memory so I’m getting there slowly.

Take care.

Judi9877

ohhh hugs @Judi9877 ❤️

you have so much on your plate , it is very important to do self care activities each day

Oohhh hey there @Shaz51 @PeppyPatti @Judi9877 😊💜

Welcome back @Ru-bee ! I hope you had a nice break 😊

Thinking of you @Judi9877 🙏, dinner sounds good 😊. You do have a lot on I love your idea of taking a picture a day for another diary of yours for something different- that’s awesome 😊

Yes, I want to second that @Chasingsunsets, I love the idea of taking photos every day for your diary @Judi9877!

I'm hoping the move goes as smoothly as it can @Judi9877

HI @Judi9877 , thank you for tagging me in the update. 😊 I do love to hear how things are going for you (the good and the bad!)

So good to hear you secured some funding for the move 😍. I hope that relieves a little of both the financial and physical pressure of it. Moving can be sooo stressful even at the best of times, let alone with all the stress recently you have had with your housemate's health/behaviours and the current (soon to be former!!) landlord.

Daily journal & photo - great idea 😊. I know there are a few others on the forum too who like to journal. I recall @NightFury mentioned that @AuntGlow (still on holiday break) like to journal, but I can't recall who that was mentioned to - it was someone else who was looking to start regular journalling too.

I enjoy doing puzzle books 😊 but I have never sent off for the prizes, because i do them too slowly lol. I have a large collection of partially-completed puzzles books, so I am trying to do all those old ones before buying more lol. But sometimes I am away or out and want to do one and don't have one with me so I have to buy a new one lol.

I find it really encouraging and inspiring how strong and proactive you are, despite the challenges and stress you face. 😍 I know it can't be easy.

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In time for a cuppa @Shaz51 would you like one ?

@Judi9877 thank you for sharing what methods you are using to try and cope with your stress. Moving is a very stressful thing to do, so don't be too hard on yourself.