The Christmas tree came down this week. It’s always funny how much space its absence creates in our tiny lounge, but the room feels less cluttered, cleaner and clearer. Which feels right for 2026. I feel like I went into this year with plans to be a more put together version of myself. I can’t say I’m anywhere close to achieving that, but I have felt like I’m starting to move things in the right direction.
I put together a spreadsheet with all of my expenses on and just the process of having a sort of budget together has made me feel more on top of my finances.
I have started back at the gym and I’m trying to get myself into a proper routine rather than allowing myself to not go if I don’t feel like it (although in fairness, did cry off earlier this week when it was actually sub-zero because nobody wants to wrestle themselves into a sports bra and leggings when it’s freezing in order to walk for 20 minutes to get to the gym when they could go home and get under a blanket).
I am now in a skincare routine and have an appointment booked for later this week at a clinic to discuss my skin and the possibility of botox to address my rather downturned smile at the corners (because even when I’m happy inside, I have resting sad face).
I always feel like something is going to come round the corner that is going to absolutely pull the rug out from under me, but right now, I feel like I’m making positive baby steps forward in my life and towards creating healthy habits.
