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For the most part it has made us realise that we can do pretty well if we try to focus on the positives in a bad situation. We've activily distanced ourselves from those who choose to concentrate on the negatives including family and former close friends and our lives have become a lot less stressful. Basically I've learned that positivity is hard sometimes but it's better than being a moany f*#ker all the time  |
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"For the most part it has made us realise that we can do pretty well if we try to focus on the positives in a bad situation. We've activily distanced ourselves from those who choose to concentrate on the negatives including family and former close friends and our lives have become a lot less stressful. Basically I've learned that positivity is hard sometimes but it's better than being a moany f*#ker all the time "
Has it really made you view some people in a totally different light due to the way they have behaved/reacted in the last year? |
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It has definitely taught me the importance of keeping in touch with people, finding the time to exercise, travel as much as you can when you can, and enjoy life as much as possible cos time flies way too quickly |
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"For the most part it has made us realise that we can do pretty well if we try to focus on the positives in a bad situation. We've activily distanced ourselves from those who choose to concentrate on the negatives including family and former close friends and our lives have become a lot less stressful. Basically I've learned that positivity is hard sometimes but it's better than being a moany f*#ker all the time "
Absolutely, you can improve the quality of your life immensely in this way  |
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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago
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That I really appreciate my true friends and how great they have been throughout the last year.
And how some others really weren't friends at all to start with and that I no longer have tolerance for crap that goes on behind the scenes .
Also a new found appreciation for where I live and how there is so much to see when you make an effort to go see it .
And I'm really grateful to have my animals that have helped keep me sane when I am not working.
All in all while lockdown is a royal pain in the ass life isn't that bad .There is no point in sitting at home moaning about what we can't do anything about,but try and make the best of what we can do and enjoy it . |
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It has taught me that no matter what life throws at me I am strong enough to take it and face it head on. Its made me appreciate life so much more. I've also been shown how good my family and friends are to me and that I'm truly grateful for.
I've also grown to hate wearing lounge wear, I long for a night out wearing killer heels and a sassy outfit.
Also my tolerance for foolish silly people has reached an all time low. |
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By *az66Man
over a year ago
Portadown |
Same here on coffee ...way too much spent ...but...worth every penny as a whole new world opened up on the science behind good hipster coffee - don’t think I’ll go back to those big name coffee shops ... |
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"For the most part it has made us realise that we can do pretty well if we try to focus on the positives in a bad situation. We've activily distanced ourselves from those who choose to concentrate on the negatives including family and former close friends and our lives have become a lot less stressful. Basically I've learned that positivity is hard sometimes but it's better than being a moany f*#ker all the time
Has it really made you view some people in a totally different light due to the way they have behaved/reacted in the last year?"
Yes it really has. Some family members choose to carry on as normal and spend there lives complaining morning noon and night in family chats and FB etc. I've removed them from all of the above and told them why. Why would anyone subject themselves to that ?. The last year hasn't so much changed those people but more so amplified the amount of absolute BS people come out with. |
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"For the most part it has made us realise that we can do pretty well if we try to focus on the positives in a bad situation. We've activily distanced ourselves from those who choose to concentrate on the negatives including family and former close friends and our lives have become a lot less stressful. Basically I've learned that positivity is hard sometimes but it's better than being a moany f*#ker all the time "
Have to agree with you there. Negative people in trying times can suck the life out of you. Surrounding yourself with positive people can really lift your spirits. |
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"For the most part it has made us realise that we can do pretty well if we try to focus on the positives in a bad situation. We've activily distanced ourselves from those who choose to concentrate on the negatives including family and former close friends and our lives have become a lot less stressful. Basically I've learned that positivity is hard sometimes but it's better than being a moany f*#ker all the time
Has it really made you view some people in a totally different light due to the way they have behaved/reacted in the last year?
Yes it really has. Some family members choose to carry on as normal and spend there lives complaining morning noon and night in family chats and FB etc. I've removed them from all of the above and told them why. Why would anyone subject themselves to that ?. The last year hasn't so much changed those people but more so amplified the amount of absolute BS people come out with. "
It definitely highlighted the important things and important people in my life and as they say surround yourself with happy and good people life is better. |
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"For the most part it has made us realise that we can do pretty well if we try to focus on the positives in a bad situation. We've activily distanced ourselves from those who choose to concentrate on the negatives including family and former close friends and our lives have become a lot less stressful. Basically I've learned that positivity is hard sometimes but it's better than being a moany f*#ker all the time
Have to agree with you there. Negative people in trying times can suck the life out of you. Surrounding yourself with positive people can really lift your spirits. "
You are one of the positive ones Inquisitive... A star  |
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"For the most part it has made us realise that we can do pretty well if we try to focus on the positives in a bad situation. We've activily distanced ourselves from those who choose to concentrate on the negatives including family and former close friends and our lives have become a lot less stressful. Basically I've learned that positivity is hard sometimes but it's better than being a moany f*#ker all the time
Have to agree with you there. Negative people in trying times can suck the life out of you. Surrounding yourself with positive people can really lift your spirits. You are one of the positive ones Inquisitive... A star "
Awww thank you  |
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That I am not as patient as I thought I was. I was stuck at home with kids during lockdowns while mrs was going to the office everyday. Working from home and homeschooling took a big toll on my relationship with kids unfortunately. |
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"For the most part it has made us realise that we can do pretty well if we try to focus on the positives in a bad situation. We've activily distanced ourselves from those who choose to concentrate on the negatives including family and former close friends and our lives have become a lot less stressful. Basically I've learned that positivity is hard sometimes but it's better than being a moany f*#ker all the time "
Love this |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’ve learned to stop over thinking and embrace everything!  "
Over thinking can be something that will kill your peace of mind. I too now can shut off those thoughts and feel the better for it. |
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By *adame BWoman
over a year ago
C'est moi Boudoir |
It has really hammered home what is important to me and how I want/need to live my life. Also that there is a difference between keeping up with current affairs and tuning in to scare mongering. That I have way too many clothes but the clear out and letting go was really therapeutic. |
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By *lay2018Couple
over a year ago
westmeath & roscommon. |
Strangely life hasn't changed all that much. Maybe didn't get to go to the uk as we often do during the year. Pub not opened for drinks every once and awhile, can't get away swinging but apart from that nothing much has changed. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I too despise lounge wear.
I would like to hire a hitman to take out; Idris Elba (he's every fucking where), Philip Schofield, Bradley Walsh, Gemma O' Doherty, Piers Morgan, the Go Compare man.
*the above list is not exhaustive.
I like my own company.
Daim bars are the best
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By (user no longer on site)
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My sex drive is undiminished... my outlook remains optimistic.
Opportunity is in our own control.
Wearing a mask and washing hands is no big deal.
And finally, Politicians couldn’t organise a piss up in a brewery.
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"It has really hammered home what is important to me and how I want/need to live my life. Also that there is a difference between keeping up with current affairs and tuning in to scare mongering. That I have way too many clothes but the clear out and letting go was really therapeutic. "
I've done the clear out but the charity shops are closed!!!
Fully agree with you on the difference between news and scaremongering, unfortunately the internet has provided infinite space to be filled with speculation and misinformation. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I can cook. I don't like being sober. I don't like myself. "
I'm sorry to hear you feel that way, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Be kind to yourself, life is hard for everyone at times |
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"That I can have bad days and good days and things are never as bad as they seem at 4 o clock in the morning
I'm stronger than I think I am "
We all have days when we feel bad, I've found the trick is to remember that it is just that, a feeling. This too shall pass |
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"That I can have bad days and good days and things are never as bad as they seem at 4 o clock in the morning
I'm stronger than I think I am "
This is very true , you are strong |
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By *B 4099Man
over a year ago
North West, Outer Letterkenny area |
That I'm very content on my own, only interacting with a few people. Having a form of routine is good. And a lot of stuff you think you need or want .. you really don't. It's been not bad. |
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"That I'm very content on my own, only interacting with a few people. Having a form of routine is good. And a lot of stuff you think you need or want .. you really don't. It's been not bad. "
I think introverts are temperamentally better suited to lockdown, a lot of people may have been surprised to find how little interaction (when it's of a meaningful nature) they can be content with. Our culture is hugely biased towards extroversion. |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
on the hill NordWest of |
Nothing really about myself I didn't know already.
But I learnt a lot of new words like lockdown, R value, cornice, porta nailer, new normal, herd immunity, PPE, French drain, Amalanchier, Übersterblichkeit, incidence rate and chest feeding.... |
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By *B 4099Man
over a year ago
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"That I'm very content on my own, only interacting with a few people. Having a form of routine is good. And a lot of stuff you think you need or want .. you really don't. It's been not bad.
I think introverts are temperamentally better suited to lockdown, a lot of people may have been surprised to find how little interaction (when it's of a meaningful nature) they can be content with. Our culture is hugely biased towards extroversion."
very very true |
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"That I'm very content on my own, only interacting with a few people. Having a form of routine is good. And a lot of stuff you think you need or want .. you really don't. It's been not bad.
I think introverts are temperamentally better suited to lockdown, a lot of people may have been surprised to find how little interaction (when it's of a meaningful nature) they can be content with. Our culture is hugely biased towards extroversion."
This is a really good point. By nature I suppose I would be classed as a comfortable introvert but I don't hide away, I just don't need company to feel like my world is complete.
Mrs in the other hand is a people person, a golden soul who thrives around others and she misses the social aspect of everyday life.
So one more thing I have learned about myself, I will never be able to break my addiction to hobnobs and I'll just have to live with that |
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I never really liked my own company but I can honestly say I think I do to a certain degree. Don’t get me wrong I love my children but they are doing my nut in completely.
I’ve learnt more or should I say opened my eyes more to some people really only thinking of themselves not that they let me down but I think they let themselves down.. |
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By *adame BWoman
over a year ago
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"It has really hammered home what is important to me and how I want/need to live my life. Also that there is a difference between keeping up with current affairs and tuning in to scare mongering. That I have way too many clothes but the clear out and letting go was really therapeutic.
I've done the clear out but the charity shops are closed!!!
Fully agree with you on the difference between news and scaremongering, unfortunately the internet has provided infinite space to be filled with speculation and misinformation. "
Absolutely love charity shops hence way too much clothes. It's funny I was quite ruthless about the clothes but parting with any of my heels was difficult. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's thought me that people are everything. EVERTHING. No person is an island and it takes a village to raise a child as the sayings go.
Kindness to others leads to mutual respect and love. Without the former the latter can't breath.
It's only people that matter. The rest is just stuff. Kindness is not to be bought on row 3 in Ikea.
I knew this before but it's now so visible to me. And i want more of how it feels. That's what I've learned...xx |
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I've become a better carpenter.
After an initial loss of fitness, my fitness and stamina are returning.
I drink more coffee,
I've driven less, and realise I used to spend a lot of money and time driving.
I spend more time listening to music, and avoid the news channels. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Endurance and adaptation to any situation... That's why the humans so dangerous  ... Resilient machines ....plus hatha yoga give it a go ... Mind blowing stuff |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I don't really like alot of people. I'm quite happy in my small bubble. It also taught me I can do alot more with my fitness than I ever thought possible. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If you can put enough of a effort into exercise it will pay off (2.5 stone down since last June)
Well done, i wish i had your motivation  "
you don't need motivation RH. You are already stunning |
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"If you can put enough of a effort into exercise it will pay off (2.5 stone down since last June)
Well done, i wish i had your motivation you don't need motivation RH. You are already stunning "
Youre very sweet x |
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"If you can put enough of a effort into exercise it will pay off (2.5 stone down since last June)
Well done, i wish i had your motivation you don't need motivation RH. You are already stunning
Youre very sweet x"
trust me when you start it's hard but after a few days you will be looking forward to your walk every evening. It's a great way to clear the head and mind. Throw on the headphones and belt away |
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