17 reflections: 2017


New Year, New Slippers.

People often use this time of year to unintentionally set some difficult, unrealistic resolutions. I am instead going to share 17 things that I have experienced or learned in 2017. Some of them represent progress that I have made while other points are not so cheery, so here it goes:
  1. Secured my first full time job in Mental Health services.
  2. Graduated with a Masters which I completed under scholarship
  3. Started my driving lessons (but haven't completed them ooops).
  4. Health has been wobbly but I am doing better a prioritisng it.
  5. Single AF but I noticed it more this year as every one else seems to be in a relationship
  6. Explored places around the UK including Liverpool where I went to a hen do for the first time
  7. Made some lovely new friends and have been socialising more.
  8. Was reminded that even adults can behave selfishly but I do not need to take it personally-their opinions are often more reflective of themselves rather than me
  9. Saw some films at the cinemas but have not made time to read books (I blame Instagram)
  10. Volunteered at local vegan events/festivals and tried so many new things.
  11. Applied for the Dclin eeeek it is now a waiting game
  12. Got back into my gym ting and enjoying it-  even if I do always stand at the back of the class!
  13. Have become better at answering the phone without crumbling with anxiety.
  14. I do NOT like raw cranberries and realised that
  15. Wrote in my journal often but this was hard for me to keep up with after a difficult day.
  16. Bravely applied and went to interviews for other jobs but did not get them.
  17. Secured some overtime for extra experience.

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