Hi im starting my 2020 diary early, 2019 was successful in many ways and unsuccessful in one way:
Positives of 2019:
I haven't smoked for the whole year.
I haven't drunk for the whole year.
I have been tot the gym and health suite for my health to keep my stress levels down.
I have spent a lot of time with my family.
I've only had three days off work due to sickness helped by all of the above.
I've managed my money really well and saved a lot.
Negatives of 2019:
Spent 136 pounds on gambling (70 pounds in one day in bookie, rest on pub poker and friends poker round their house).
Ill update my objectives for the year on new years eve!!!!!! or new years day.
Adam, what a remarkable year. Love the idea of setting objectives, will pinch that one with pride!
Fantastic Adam you've done amazing well done, you should be proud 🙂
thanks murlo and Lou for stopping by, just been to the gym and settling in for a night in front of the tv
So positive Adam.. Your posts help me with how you balance your money..
So much happiness to be gained from not gambling and so niceto know we are not alone or unique or so different from many others.
The isolation is not nice..
Look forward to more of your threads and film reviews.. Boo x
Hi Adam,
Just wanted to stop by your new diary and say that I'm glad you shared your achievements of 2019 here. You're doing great, and a new diary with objectives moving forward sounds positive.
Thanks again for contributing to our forum, and for your support towards other forum members.
Kind regards
Leigh
Forum Admin
Hi boo and leigh thanks for popping by, another Monday has flown by worked an extra 2.5 hours on top of my 5 hour shirt today which was good for another 20 pounds in the back burner. Got some new shoes for work which is good as mine were leaking and falling to bits. One more day at work tomo then watch the spurs champs league game tomo night and a well deserved holiday day Wednesday horray cant go wrong there.
Tuesday at work navigated well, Ive got overtime on Wednesdays and Fridays untill Christmas so that's good. holiday day tomo and lots of football to be watched. Here's to a successful night for uk teams.
Sounds good
Boo x
Horray for spurs!!!!!!!!!! In the last 16 boo ya, on my holiday day today, not done much went to town and had a look around then back home for a siesta now chilling listening to music then gonna watch Chelsea at six and Liverpool at eight
Hi Adam, hope you are keeping well, having fun and enjoying your work and social life.
I do respect and admire all the hard work you have done in turning your life around. You have made sacrifices and kept in good spirits throughout your recovery. When I am looking for inspiration to help me over the coming weeks I will get it from the diaries of gamcare friends such as yourself.
Take care my friend. Enjoy your life and keep smiling.
Stephen x
Hi adam123,
Just want to say good luck on your 2020 journey, if anyone deserves a comfortable ride you do. You're compassionate, caring & someone whom despite you're own struggles can always find time for others. I'm 64 and thought i'd seen it all but i learn something from you every time you post. You're a breath of fresh air mate.
Best Wishes
AL
been struggling this morning with thoughts of going to town with free parking and going to the bookies again! but reading that post from you stephen and al has been all I need to kick those thoughts into touch!! I will now relax today and work towards a good Christmas and a positive start to 2020, cheers mate. I love to think that I have a positive impact on people on this forum. heres to a great day rather than one with regrets.
been struggling this morning with thoughts of going to town with free parking and going to the bookies again! but reading that post from you stephen and al has been all I need to kick those thoughts into touch!! I will now relax today and work towards a good Christmas and a positive start to 2020, cheers mate. I love to think that I have a positive impact on people on this forum. heres to a great day rather than one with regrets.
Hi Adam, hang in there. Won't be long before today is over. The only way to double your money is to fold it half and put it in your pocket.
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