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Live GR: Bringing in the New Year (Wednesday the 30th of December, 7:30pm AEST)
Hey there legends! It's almost the end of 2020 so we've decided on a topic to fit that! I hope you're all doing okay, and it's okay if you aren't- I hope you can reach out and talk to someone (and of course, we're here for you if you need!)
So this coming Wednesday the 30th of December at 7:30pm AEST, we'll be chatting about our reflections of the past year and hopes for the future. We'll be chatting about our experiences of 2020 and how we plan on approaching the new year.
Of course we'll all have unique (and shared) experiences for this year and I hope we can come together to support each other and reflect on what's happened
As always, make sure you check out the community guidelines and reach out to some support if at all you need it. These topics can bring up feelings of distress and that's completely normal so please don't hesitate to seek support if you think that would be helpful
I hope we'll see you there! Looking forward to it! 😄
Thanks, @Lost_Space_Explorer5 @celestialdreamer @WheresMySquishy @featuringme It has been such a great chat and it was so nice to hear everyone's experiences and goals. @Anonymous looking forward to hearing your response if you get around to it.
For anyone who couldn't participate tonight, here are the questions if you still want to answer and share your experiences in this thread.
1.What does the start of a new year mean to you? Is it a significant time? What will your approach to it be this year, compared to years past? (This could be in terms of immediate plans for New Years or your general approach for the year!)
2. What are some good things that happened for you in 2020, or what’s something you are proud of achieving? What were some challenges for you or people you care about?
3. What are some things in 2021 you’re looking forward to or wanting to achieve? Is there something you’re not looking forward to or worried about? How might you apply any lessons you learnt in 2020 to approach these hopes and fears?
4. Is there anything you would like to change going into the new year? (This could be anything- big or small. It could be something related to self-care, your relationships, goals, your openness to experience, trying something new, etc.)
5. More broadly, what are your hopes and fears for the wider world in 2021? Is there anything you can do to address these concerns and hopes? What is something that is reasonable and in your control that you could do?
6. How will you look after yourself and people you care about in the coming year? (This could be what you will do, who you surround yourself with, how you manage challenges, etc)
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Hey everyone! I thought I would give these questions a go
1. What does the start of a new year mean to you? Is it a significant time? What will your approach to it be this year, compared to years past? (This could be in terms of immediate plans for New Years or your general approach for the year!).
It doesn't mean a lot to me. I usually don't do a lot to celebrate either. I use it as a point of reflection which can also prompt discussion with friends and family, although I believe you don't need a 'new year' to reflect either.
2. What are some good things that happened for you in 2020, or what's something you are proud of achieving? What were some challenges for you or people you care about?
Someone close to me got married, I bought a brand new car and also wrote a thesis during lockdown. I am immensely proud of myself for achieving both of those things! It was challenging to be in lockdown as I live by myself, couldn't visit family (which was also challenging for them too), was working from home and I also couldn't go to the gym which is a big self-care thing for me.
3. What are some things in 2021 you're looking forward to or wanting to achieve? Is there something you're not looking forward to or worried about? How might you apply any lessons you learnt in 2020 to approach these hopes and fears?
I am hoping that there is no more COVID - however, I feel like if there was another lockdown then I would be able to manage better from my past experience with lockdowns. I am looking forward to starting a Masters course which I think is super exciting! I also want to keep sticking to my fitness regime, especially while studying. I think being in lockdown has truly made me feel like I can cope with any challenge that comes my way.
4. Is there anything you would like to change going into the new year? (This could be anything- big or small. It could be something related to self-care, your relationships, goals, your openness to experience, trying something new, etc).
I want to be more social, maybe move house, meet new people and be more open to new experiences.
5. More broadly, what are your hopes and fears for the wider world in 2021? Is there anything you can do to address these concerns and hopes? What is something that is reasonable and in your control that you could do?
As mentioned, I would hope that COVID goes away and that people can begin to heal from 2020 and enjoy life again. I don't really have any fears - I would just deal with whatever happens, when it happens.
6. How will you look after yourself and people you care about in the coming year? (This could be what you will do, who you surround yourself with, how you manage challenges, etc).
Keep going to the gym, eating healthy and making sure I keep in contact/check in with friends and family.
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Thanks everyone for the chat! To everyone else who reads this chat later, hope you enjoy the thread. Hope you all have a wonderful new year!
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Thanks guys, this was a great last GR of 2020! We're coming for you 2021! 😮
Goodnight everyone! Thanks for the chat tonight. Here's hoping we have more amazing GRs like this one in 2021 🙂
Hahah, well I look forward to answering the questions and reading through everyone's answers later! Goodnight, all!
Thanks for the tag @Lost_Space_Explorer5 , keen for tonight's GR! May not be able to stick around for all the questions, but I'm ready to reflect on the rollercoaster year 2020 has been
Just tagging some peeps who might be interested or who have been active recently 🙂
@Bingo1234 @hunginc @Tiny_leaf @lemurien @GioDes @Anonymous @featuringme @A_Friend @celestialdreamer @WheresMySquishy @SomeoneNADJS @xXLexi_Lou122Xx @Saltwaterdreamtime @Hozzles
We'll be starting this GR at 7:30pm tonight
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Hey everyone! It’s time for our live GR ‘Bringing in the New Year’! 😄 Thank you for coming along, I’m really looking forward to tonight’s chat
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Yay, it sounds like everyone is super keen! Welcome everyone!
It's time for our first question! 🙂
What does the start of a new year mean to you? Is it a significant time? What will your approach to it be this year, compared to years past? (This could be in terms of immediate plans for New Years or your general approach for the year!)
What does the start of a new year mean to you? Is it a significant time? What will your approach to it be this year, compared to years past? (This could be in terms of immediate plans for New Years or your general approach for the year!)
For me, the start of a new year feels like the chance for new opportunities to arise. When the new year arrives, I usually feel like I'm asking myself, "what will happen this year?". I usually do this in an optimistic manner, but tbh I'm not entirely sure why. I think it's because the new year is considered a celebratory event, so I feel more positive about it. It definitely feels like a significant moment to me, but for me it fades relatively quickly as the days pass. I think with 2020 being such a chaotic year, I'll be more hopeful than usual for the new year.
@Lost_Space_Explorer5 I know sometimes it can be really hard to commit to resolutions, I like to physically write mine down and look at them often or keep them in a place I can see them and I find that usually helps me stay on track.
@WheresMySquishy they sound like fun New Years plans, I hope your fireworks don't get cancelled!!
@featuringme I really like that mindset you have, I feel like we all need a bit of optimism and positivity right now, I know I do hahaha
What does the start of a new year mean to you? Is it a significant time? What will your approach to it be this year, compared to years past? (This could be in terms of immediate plans for New Years or your general approach for the year!)
I usually feel more energised and motivated at the start of the new year, but that could be because it's a holiday. I don't make resolutions or anything like that though.
Usually, some of my family members go out on New Year's Eve, but this year, it looks like we will be staying in as I live in Sydney and there are restrictions on the fireworks. So we will all be together. We will most likely celebrate it in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Every year, the farm near us puts on fireworks which we can see from our house so I hope it won't be cancelled this year.
@WheresMySquishy That's such a wholesome way to bring in the new year! Although I don't play animal crossing, I know a lot of my friends do and I've heard about it a lot. Now I feel like playing it lol xD