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how's life been
HEYYY so I know times were really rough and everything was really hard and stressful. I know things are still really hard so let this thread is a place to share how everything is going now. If you want answer these questions below as a general check in place. And if you feel comfortable to respond to other and gives some helpful tips as well.
- during this tough time did you find enough support on reachout.com?
- During this time did you wish you did something differently to make the situation better?
- what new skill did you pick up during this time?
- did you catch up on things you wanted to do for a while
let me know so we can have a catch up!!!
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Hi @Bella2 !
I really love this post as it gives people a way to connect and share their experiences the past few weeks/months especially with COVID.
- during this tough time did you find enough support on reachout.com?
- Yes, I love this community and I always feel like I can post something If I ever feel the need to.
- During this time did you wish you did something differently to make the situation better?
- I don't like to look back as much and be really hard on myself and make myself feel regretful. Instead, I try to focus on the things that I did do right and learn to accept and improve on my mistakes in the future.
- what new skill did you pick up during this time?
- Self-care, knowing when to take a break, and accepting what has already happened.
- did you catch up on things you wanted to do for a while
- yes I have, I finally got around to cleaning my room, and running errands that I has been on my mind for so long.
Thanks for making this thread Bella, and how have you been friend? 🙂
@Bella2 this is such a great thread.
- during this tough time did you find enough support on reachout.com?
I found so much support on reachout.com and Facebook groups
- During this time did you wish you did something differently to make the situation better?
I wish I had reached out to friends more often and called more often as well. In addition, I wish spent more time in the present moment. @sunnygirl606 and @GioDes I can empathise with what you wished you had differently during this time for sure.
- what new skill did you pick up during this time?
During this time I have improved on taking time for myself, to laugh and to rest.
- did you catch up on things you wanted to do for a while
Yes, I caught up on taking time to chill and time with my dad/family
- during this tough time did you find enough support on reachout.com?
I found that so many people were supportive of me when I was going through an upsetting family situation and I felt heard and appreciated.
- During this time did you wish you did something differently to make the situation better?
I wish I gave myself more breaks during university times and made more time to talk to my friends.
- what new skill did you pick up during this time?
I picked up active listening skills as i became a builder and responded to peoples posts.
- did you catch up on things you wanted to do for a while
I caught up on a lot of TV shows which was super nice and relaxing
Hi @Bella2 , thankyou so much for starting this conversation!
- during this tough time did you find enough support on reachout.com?
I'm in a similar boat to @Sunnybear, @Tay100 and @November13 but ReachOut has been an amazing way to connect with people, come together and support one another during a really tough time!
- During this time did you wish you did something differently to make the situation better?
I wish I was more present in each moment and was able to appreciate the downtime and practice a bit more self-acceptance and compassion during lockdown! I wouldn't usually make the time to be truly introspective and reflect on the important things in life.
- what new skill did you pick up during this time?
I actually did a total career swap! I was working in film and TV and am now studying my Masters in Counselling and working in mental health, so this has been a big change!
- did you catch up on things you wanted to do for a while
I was doing lots of yoga and walking and focused a bit more on my music project. However, I also tried to let myself be unmotivated and binge Netflix too!
Heyyy @Bella2 this is a great thread! How are things going for you?
- during this tough time did you find enough support on reachout.com?
Like @Sunnybear and @Tay100 I have my own resources but I'm sure RO would have been a great source of support as well!
- During this time did you wish you did something differently to make the situation better?
I'm grateful to say no I have been doing things I love and reaching out to people, which makes things a lot easier
- what new skill did you pick up during this time?
Arts and crafts! But I would love to learn another language as well!
- did you catch up on things you wanted to do for a while
I have done lots of things to make my resume look better! I have been meaning to do that but couldn't find the time to. And I have binge-watched about a million Netflix series
@Bella2 thank you for starting this conversation!!
- during this tough time did you find enough support on reachout.com?
Like @Tay100 I also have my own help resources that I fall back on but discovering reachout.com made me feel more connected to others in times where I felt like I was going through it alone
- During this time did you wish you did something differently to make the situation better?
I wish that I practiced self-compassion more! I kept holding myself to the same standards as if it was a normal year when it definitely was not!
- what new skill did you pick up during this time?
I'm starting to getting the hang of mindfulness
- did you catch up on things you wanted to do for a while
Reading and journaling are the main things that I rediscovered during lockdown
@Bella2 thanks for starting this catch up thread- they are always so handy!
My answers to your questions are here; feel free to answer them too, I'd love to hear what you have to say!
- during this tough time did you find enough support on reachout.com?
I have my own help resources but reach out has been a great source of positive distraction, a great place to discover new things, make connections and help others
- During this time did you wish you did something differently to make the situation better?
I should have been kinder to myself much sooner and do whatever I needed to make lockdown easier! Gotta practise what I preach a little more hahaa
- what new skill did you pick up during this time?
I'm slowlyyyy learning AUSLAN
- did you catch up on things you wanted to do for a while
Yes- namely books! I have been reading for pleasure again!