New year goals 2024

Thanks, JT. No, I wasn't training for it specifically. I'm just one of those annoying people who are naturally skinny, naturally fast and have an athletic build. Or rather I was...I'm finding that being over 50 and on oestrogen it means I have to really stay on top of my fitness now.

I love this idea! I may well adopt it myself..

Beth x

 

I didn't set myself an initial new year goal but I think at this point I just want to finish the course I've started and hopefully be happier in a different job by the end of the year.

 

You're right there! I have thought many times that women have the bad biological deal. Look no further than a hospital where you have disciplines that exist with whole wards solely for women, gynecology & obstetrics. Men? We're lumped in Urology, and it's not even men only as women have to go there too.

Having had one daughter and one son complete puberty so far, I can tell you as a parent that the son was far easier to deal with. Yes, the surges in testoreone causes some anger issues, but nothing like the rollercoaster of emotions every month.

Then there's the first period. Despite all the education and preparation, I've had two daughters utterly terrified they were dying because the bleeding wouldn't stop. Then there's the other end of this, the menopause.

I suppose the upside is that women do tend to live longer than men!

 

I knew the difference was large, but I hadn't appreciated just how large. I can see how it would be very frustrating. Of course, there are downsides to being a vat of testosterone - anger issues, risk taking/bravado and the relocation of hair from the top of your head to just about everywhere else.

 

That sounds pretty darn amazing, JT! I think you'll be able to go sub 5 if you keep at it this year.

Beth x

 

Mine is to cut myself more slack and talk to myself more supportively. I'm really pretty good at supporting other people and seeing the best in them and surprisingly bad at doing that for myself. The fact of the matter is that I wouldn't talk to someone I actually disliked the way I do to myself in my internal dialogue. So, my goal is to talk to myself with at least the supportiveness and if nothing else politeness I would extend to any stranger on the street.

 

1) I would like to plan my first, and probably last trip to Europe (gay pride in southern Spain)
2) Work on my bucket list.
3) Work on my "Other Bucket list". That's the list of things I would like to try with a partner.

 

I wish I can start my own restaurant and stop working for other people. Now the question that I need to answer, how can I get the fund?

 

I'm sure that will have a positive effect. Also, I don't know about you but I run faster times during the spring and summer (as long as it's not too hot, of course). That may get you closer to 5:00 too.

Beth x

 

which type of restaurant would you want to own a Fast Food or traditional sat down for a romantic evening or a coffee shop

 

Awesome, good luck @JT1999!