Looking back, even though each day melted into the next, I accomplished a fair amount this year. I thought it would be nice to share what we might be shy to boast about to others.
Keeping my kids safe and finding alternative summer plans for them. Handling whatever was thrown at me at work. Making it work with WFH. Trying very hard, with some success, to maintain friendships with people who really hurt my feelings / trying to let it go so I have people to connect with during this time
I received a division award at work. It's not a huge award or anything, but it was nice to feel appreciated for the work I put in this year. I think I did a good job maintaining my hobbies during the pandemic.
What a nice question, thanks for asking. And along these positive lines - if anyone listens to the Daily (NYT) - the episode from today about good things that happened to people in 2020 was really uplifting. I'm proud of a lot of things, but setting a positive tone for my family is really up there. I'm proud of staying in the moment or short-term future and not letting long-term, unanswerable questions spin me out of control. My kids seem happy and that's huge. I also started in a scary new role at my company and I'm doing well so far, trying not to doubt myself and just DO IT, and it's working. My friendships have deepened during this time - not all of them but the 2-3 I really care about. A few others have fallen away, and I'm kind of proud of that too. I started playing a new sport which has been fun and challenging.
I lost my job and got a much better one. As a result I have gotten Rid of so much toxic bullshit. I have had dinner with my family almost every night and had meaningful conversations with my kids. My daughter got into her dream school. I learned that I don’t need all the stuff, clothes, vacations etc. I kind of like routine and quiet. I’m somewhat at peace.
Welcomed our 3rd miracle baby , due to wfm , maternity leave and pandemic have spent so much quality time with my 2 older children. Unfo my dh lost his job so it's been hard on that front but we're trying to get to the other side of that .
Keeping my kids safe and finding alternative summer plans for them. Handling whatever was thrown at me at work. Making it work with WFH. Trying very hard, with some success, to maintain friendships with people who really hurt my feelings / trying to let it go so I have people to connect with during this time
My list is very similar!! Although my kids didn't do much this summer besides play video games. But whatever. They weren't miserable. That counts.
I received a division award at work. It's not a huge award or anything, but it was nice to feel appreciated for the work I put in this year. I think I did a good job maintaining my hobbies during the pandemic.
I haven't gotten divorced, fired, or killed anyone. Does that count?
Huge.
Especially the latter. Good job.
I know 3 families that are divorcing after the pandemic hit. Staying married is no small feat.
Huge year for my business, despite the whole world changing, kids are happy and healthy. DH good too, but I gained 10lbs
I managed to get a few research papers submitted to journals out of my lab group despite everything that is going on.
What a nice question, thanks for asking. And along these positive lines - if anyone listens to the Daily (NYT) - the episode from today about good things that happened to people in 2020 was really uplifting. I'm proud of a lot of things, but setting a positive tone for my family is really up there. I'm proud of staying in the moment or short-term future and not letting long-term, unanswerable questions spin me out of control. My kids seem happy and that's huge. I also started in a scary new role at my company and I'm doing well so far, trying not to doubt myself and just DO IT, and it's working. My friendships have deepened during this time - not all of them but the 2-3 I really care about. A few others have fallen away, and I'm kind of proud of that too. I started playing a new sport which has been fun and challenging.
I’m curious what sport did you start this year?
Yes parts of the podcast today made me cry. The Mom reconnecting and cooking with her adult daughter was too long.
I lost my job and got a much better one. As a result I have gotten Rid of so much toxic bullshit. I have had dinner with my family almost every night and had meaningful conversations with my kids. My daughter got into her dream school. I learned that I don’t need all the stuff, clothes, vacations etc. I kind of like routine and quiet. I’m somewhat at peace.
That's wonderful. A toxic job is so poisonous.
This is a great thread. Thanks OP
Welcomed our 3rd miracle baby , due to wfm , maternity leave and pandemic have spent so much quality time with my 2 older children. Unfo my dh lost his job so it's been hard on that front but we're trying to get to the other side of that .
mine too - TWICE. struggling not to feel anger and resentment. hope yours is having some luck finding a new one
Finally got pregnant with my first.
I branched out and tried something new, even though I just turned 40. Went out and bought a mountain bike.