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Hello comrades and welcome to the first improvement megathread of February! bonfire A new month in front of us to conquer.


  • How was your January?

  • Do you have any plans for February?


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[–] Rojo27@hexbear.net 1 points 8 hours ago

Recovering from having COVID this past week. Pretty much the only way to have topped off an absolute dogshit January.

Aside from just testing negative, at least it seems like it was also at the root of most of my dad's recent struggles throughout the month after coming home from the hospital for a separate health issue. As long as he shows he's regained his strength I should be able to start dedicating some time to working out again. Going to have to see how hard I can push myself though. When I had COVID two years ago it took me a while to build my stamina back up.

[–] spudnik@hexbear.net 4 points 11 hours ago

This week marks my second month smoke free, still going strong arm-L blob-no-thoughts arm-R

[–] DragonBallZinn@hexbear.net 7 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

Let's start off with a positive, I have officially completed dry January. I don't struggle with alcoholism, but it's good to be off the stuff.

The second thing is that I want to learn how to cope with ADHD. I'm worried about some of the strings attached that will come with getting meds, but if I should try to do so anyways then by all means.

[–] TraschcanOfIdeology@hexbear.net 3 points 13 hours ago

I just finished the cycle of assessments for my Adhd and I'm really glad I did it. I haven't gotten the results yet so idk if I'm going to get medication, but it's satisfying knowing that I did at least one thing for my own wellbeing.

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 3 points 14 hours ago

Congrats on the clean time!

[–] Grebgreb@hexbear.net 2 points 11 hours ago

i made multiple covers of anime songs which was a goal i set out to do and is almost complete

[–] SpiderFarmer@hexbear.net 5 points 14 hours ago

I've been consistent with running lately and back on my stretching game. Right now struggling to write a song.

[–] moonlake@hexbear.net 6 points 16 hours ago
[–] moonlake@hexbear.net 4 points 15 hours ago

My January was dogshit agony-minion due to health stuff but I still tried to keep fighting and make progress. Hopefully February will be better so that I can get back on the horse

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 4 points 16 hours ago

Pinned! I'm back on the horse quitting vaping. 24 hours sober at this time. I treated myself to some sushi for lunch to celebrate.