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What has 2019 done for you?

ghudson92

2019 will soon draw to a close and I am curious how your year has been because I am nosy that way.

Have you learnt any important lessons?
Do any moments stick out for you?
Did you discover anything new?
Etc etc, you get the picture.

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mtndewme

I've learned to go after what I want and let go of things that don't serve me. I tapped into my spiritual side more than ever. I met the love of my life, my cat and also got a gf. 😏 I've stood up for myself.
On the bad side I've become very unfriendly and I'm going to try to be nicer and more outgoing. I've alienated everyone out of my life again even the ones I like. I'm trying to find a balance between not getting pushed around and used while also not being world's biggest ice queen.

shaf238

My daughter came into my life

cdubks88

shaf238 wrote: »

My daughter came into my life

Congratulations, man. That's fantastic news!

amorfati601070

Make me wish 2020 is going to better,
..It’s been a shocking year...cousin is dead, best mate mum is dead, i was made homeless in July, bunch of other drama...I got hit by a car and broke my knee cap and my bike was trashed...but hey, at least I’m still kicking right? The start of the year was really good, it all started going south in April.

2020s are gonna be my decade, let’s hope...I turn 30 during that decade, the turbulent 20s are going to be over and I’ll settle down somewhere. I wanna move to Cananda once I’m like 35ish.

As_ve

First, I learned in 2019 that slow and steady wins the game. Instead of being impatient, ungrateful and wanting everything at once, it is better to just focus on one or two things. I guess life is not a race; it should be seen as a marathon. This applies to getting a university degree, finding the right job, weight loss goals, hobbies, learning a new language, moving into a new place, relationships, etc.

Second, this year I have looked for authenticity in friendships and I tried to have a more sustainable lifestyle. I am still figuring these things out, especially the latter. I don't want to be a social hermit though, but I feel that in my teens it was easier for me to connect with people (or back then the people I met were nicer, idk) and I often feel uncomfortable attending bigger parties where everyone you meet asks you the same damn questions.

Lastly, there is something I should really work on: I have done a technology detox a few times and it made me more productive. I think I should stop being so much on social media, watch less Youtube videos and Netflix. At the end of the day it is all such a waste of time and I have other goals like being more creative, reading books, improving at useful life skills. Often I am aware of this, but then "the addiction" starts all over again when I am listening/ watching videos while cleaning or cooking and then the rest of the day is just spoiled because I can't concentrate. If anybody has any tips to battle this, I would highly appreciate it. It is kinda funny that I am complaining about this on a forum...on the internet.

caco_ethes

I really want to make a ‘hindsight is 2020’ joke. So i guess 2019 taught me that my transformation into my dad is pretty much complete

erickirb

That I am getting old and the injuries take much longer to heal

TarryTaffy

What I've done... All toxic beings have been purged & I no longer suffer in order to prevent others from having to do so... even though they keep calling to get back into my good graces. They never notice/appreciate gifted time anyway, so I suffer alone, in silence. No longer. Begone gnarly beasts. That alone has given me a heavy weight lift & monumental release of stress. Putting their numbers on "Straight to voice mail" is a phone feature worth it's weight in the finest of moisturizers. Changing my number later this week will be even better.

What I've noticed... Rudeness, excessive sarcasm for no reason & hostility, across the board... parents, kids, professionals, customer service agents, people of all ages... is so rampant, I see it inflicted on others or personally encounter it daily. It's still stunning to me how manners & social graces have become lost & icy stares have infected souls. I find myself profusely thanking people for the most minor of things, e.g., doing simple tasks that are part of their jobs, holding a door, saying something pleasant.

What I will do... Put myself first & take time for myself... getting outdoors daily, yoga, begin lap swimming again, activities I like, hence my recent move to FL. Find my place in the world... search out friends, a fulfilling career, supportive relationship... all have been absent for so long, I can't recall when they last occurred.

Take better care of myself... no complaining allowed from others. I've been far too polite to let others dump their woes on me, walk away feeling grand from their hour of free therapy & leave me feeling morose. I've begun to be nicer about it... have gone from saying, "OMG, I don't care!" with frustration or anger to "You'll work it out, good luck", then exit, stage left, quickly.

That's all. It was a year of non-stop tossing out the trash, literally & figuratively.

Looking forward to 2020. Have a great ending to your year, Everyone! Be kind to yourself & better to others.

Reckoner68

I built an ugly-but-solid bookshelf
I went to Stokercon
I forged two knives outta railroad spikes
I learned very little and otherwise didn’t do much to improve myself

rainbow198

I've let go of people who were no longer a fit in my life.

It feels like I'm slowing down (reversing?) the aging clock. I feel incredible and have tons of energy. Life for me keeps getting better as I get older.

Hubby and I celebrated our 20th year anniversary! ❤ ❤ ❤

New work projects and opportunities has been great this year.

I discovered my love for using resistance bands and I use them almost everyday.

All of this makes me what to keep going strong as I head into my 7th year of maintenance.

Really looking forward to the 20's! ☺

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isalsayourface123

stay consistent
Small changes matter
Toxic people can come disguised in many ways
It's ok to not be
It's ok to be proud of yourself

Joanna2012B

I ran my first full marathon...which was way out of my comfort zone.

This year I am struggling to be the strongest friend. Sometimes that is a heavy burden to carry. I'm the friend that is always asking if they are ok, which I then turn out to be the one to listen to them. No one ever asks how I am.

jandy180

I've made some big mistakes, but I've learned from them, and I feel like I am exiting 2019 as a much better, stronger person. Lessons: improve work/life balance to invest more time in family, re-assess ambitious career goals, be consistent, be more patient with myself.

nooshi713

I put myself first.

I stopped caring what my parents think.

Switched to a plant based diet and love it.

I fell in love.

My energy is amazing. I put it out into the world and get it back. I’m manifesting everything I want in life.

isalsayourface123

nooshi713 wrote: »

I put myself first.

I stopped caring what my parents think.

Switched to a plant based diet and love it.

I fell in love.

My energy is amazing. I put it out into the world and get it back. I’m manifesting everything I want in life.

Aaawwww. The dating app guy?

nooshi713

isalsayourface123 wrote: »

nooshi713 wrote: »

I put myself first.

I stopped caring what my parents think.

Switched to a plant based diet and love it.

I fell in love.

My energy is amazing. I put it out into the world and get it back. I’m manifesting everything I want in life.

Aaawwww. The dating app guy?

Actually, yes!! ❤️

mmultanen

A LOT

I don't really want to repeat it but I appreciate it.

Meanwhile, I have my arms open and am ready for 2020 to motorboat the girls and thaw out my dead cold heart.

ythannah

erickirb wrote: »

That I am getting old and the injuries take much longer to heal

Pretty much this. And I am capable of injuring myself just by walking. And I shouldn't wait three months for it to get better by itself, I should get my *kitten* into physio right away.

geraldaltman

2019 has become a watershed year for me. The January and April implantation of new hip joints and subsequent rehab from the surgeries has done nothing less than give me a "new lease" on retirement, on life! I have begun feeling better, moving better and being happier than I have been in some time! It all has been reflected in my improved lab results and significant weight loss! The only downer for the year was the passing of a close friend. I never got the chance to show her the improved me 😥

cdubks88

It brought a lot of loss but also brought so many fantastic people I've had the opportunity to get to know here that I otherwise wouldn't have.

Motorsheen

I got nuthin'.

TarryTaffy

Motorsheen wrote: »

I got nuthin'.

Lol. You always crack me up.

happimess01

This is the year i went from being in love with my career to becoming obsessed with it. Born in a different continent, I got to live and work in New York which was a dream come true. I hustled a lot this year and earned so much success (I officially need a trophy cabinet now.) Making a quick trip to Amsterdam which was another highlight. But this was a bad year for my health as I continued to neglect it. Also, still processing my dad’s death from two years ago so that’s that.

Reckoner68

Ask not what 2019 can do for you, but ask what you can do for 2019

_sw33tp3a_11

2019

My biggest added value this year was the friendships I've made. Real frienships. The ones that I know will be there for a lifetime. Opening up to meeting new people and being more social has been the best decision I've made this year.

2019 also made me realize more than ever the ones that belong in my life will stay in my life. I think that was the biggest eye opening thing for me this year. Also, learning to accept that it's okay if people dont see me as an added value to their life. Just as I've pushed people away because I didn't see any added value to my life, it works both ways.

I made a decision early on in the year to be be more neutral when it comes to people. Reflecting on that has made me see that I was wrong towards certain people and I judged them unfairly. Self reflection is a tool everyone should cultivate into their daily routine.

I have so much more but I think those are the biggest ones that have made impact in my day to day.

I'm looking forward to next year. I'm ready to do big things with my life 🙂

mommabear4315

2019 was a year of personal growth. I want to be a better person towards the world but I can’t be until I workout some of my demons. To me every day is a new day to begin again and be better than I was yesterday. Good luck to all in 2020.

jacktherower

Amplified my moobies. Thank you 2019

Katapolt00

I've learned not to doubt myself, to trust my gut instinct, and to hold strong on doing what i genuinely want to do, not going for what others think i should do. Shame its a year too late!

cowsfan12

r3d_butt3rfly_ wrote: »

2019

My biggest added value this year was the friendships I've made. Real frienships. The ones that I know will be there for a lifetime. Opening up to meeting new people and being more social has been the best decision I've made this year.

2019 also made me realize more than ever the ones that belong in my life will stay in my life. I think that was the biggest eye opening thing for me this year. Also, learning to accept that it's okay if people dont see me as an added value to their life. Just as I've pushed people away because I didn't see any added value to my life, it works both ways.

I made a decision early on in the year to be be more neutral when it comes to people. Reflecting on that has made me see that I was wrong towards certain people and I judged them unfairly. Self reflection is a tool everyone should cultivate into their daily routine.

I have so much more but I think those are the biggest ones that have made impact in my day to day.

I'm looking forward to next year. I'm ready to do big things with my life 🙂

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