January is usually my time to review, reflect and think about what I want for my future. This new year I feel rather flat, lacking in energy, enthusiasm and motivation.
So …. Today I have drawn a mind map, thinking about ideas to nurture my body, mind and soul. I don’t want to spend 2022 just drifting, which is how the past two years feel.
I had such big plans for 2020, a zero birthday, a new decade. It started brilliantly with New Year and my birthday in New Zealand. But then the pandemic hit and everything else fell by the wayside.
I achieve a lot more if I have a list, or a challenge, so this mind map is a starting point. How do you take stock of a year, of your achievements, your wishes for the future?
RuthsArc 
Yes, I agree Ruth, I need a list of goals, which I usually put into my diary. However, the last two years have been a challenge, and I must confess to feeling a bit flat starting the new year.. I like your mind-map, I might do one of those as well.
Best wishes for the new year.
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Best wishes to you too Gerrie. The underlying anxiety seems different this time, with no lockdowns and shortage of RAT’s.
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What a great idea Ruth. I think I will borrow that format. Putting ourselves into shut down for a few weeks till we get the booster, so time to reflect.🤔
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I think many people have the same idea, staying home even though there is no lockdown.
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Think that’s a good idea, Ruth. I do tend to drift until a spark ignites. Made a plan for Easter but then our son is buying a house and it may all change. Happy planning!
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Thanks Jo, hope your plans play out.
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I know how you feel. I’d love to make some travel plans this year, but it’s still all very uncertain. Been a long time since I made a mind map! 😊
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Won’t it be exciting when we can make travel plans with confidence.
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I love your mind map Ruth 🙂
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thank you
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Love the idea of a mind map and love the idea of just making plans, but the way things are I’m just despondent about the whole situation. Two years now and still missing family and friends but I can’t look to any future with confidence in case it’s dashed again. So, I just plod on and hope to keep my head above water. Got a very big 0 birthday in 2023 and working towards that in hope!
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It is an emotional rollercoaster isn’t it. Sometimes easier not to plan, so we’re not disappointed. Thanks for commenting, I’m looking forward to exploring your blog in more detail 🙂
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Feeling much more cheerful today. Had a birthday dinner on Friday last in a local restaurant and more people agreed to attend than I thought would do so. Wonderful evening had by all, blew all the cobweb away and I’m still riding on the upbeat!
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