2022 in a nutshell.

This blog post is purely for me to look back on in years to come to remember what a cracking year it was. It's been the first year in a while where I really felt like I'm starting to find my feet. I know that I still have so much to learn about myself and huge amounts to work on, but 2022 has felt like a really, really productive year.

Just because I'm lazy and really can't be arsed to write a full-on blog about my year (especially considering I did that for the first half of the year), I'm just going to list down my accomplishments, pure and simple.

What I achieved/enjoyed in 2022:

• I tried skiing and paddle boarding for the first time.

• Got my teeth fixed and finally saw a dermatologist to help me with my skin problem. Both issues were causing me insecurity and upset for so long, so it feels amazing to get my confidence back.

• Went to the first Glastonbury Festival since the pandemic and it was EPIC.

• Spent a lot more time with loved ones and friends.

• Started the gym in February 2022 and now much stronger and at a healthier weight.

• Started a business with Tyler.

• Spent my 23rd birthday and Christmas with Dad, Jo and my siblings for the first time.

• Went to the Canary Islands for the first time.

• Tyler and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary.

• Learnt how to change a tyre. (Hopefully I can actually put this to practise at some point!)

• Frodo has got over his separation anxiety so Tyler and I can leave him at home without worrying.

• Met (my sister) Lucy's boyfriend for the first time.

• Read and finished a book for the first time in years.

Another huge achievement for myself that I cannot condense into a bullet point is the growth I have achieved mentally. I have always struggled with very bad social anxiety and insecurity issues. This last year however, I have really pushed myself out of my comfort zone which has helped enormously with these hurdles. I've started to take the 'do not give a f*ck' attitude to life, from being confident in my body to speaking my opinion and it feels really gratifying. I've still got a long way to go with my confidence and mindset, but it's a start.

Regarding new year's resolutions, I have one:

1. To speak louder and clearer.

It's little, but I mumble a lot and I spend way too much time repeating myself. 😂

2023 is going to be a good year. Cheers! 🥂

Love,

Sophie 🐻