I have borrowed a list of questions to answer. However, I am adding a “conclusion” to each group and giving myself an action task of sorts to do. I will check in on myself next month.
- Tre saker jag har skjutit upp (Three things I have postponed
/procrastinated):
Dealing with my home insurance. It needs renewing.
Calling a plumber.
Calling a gardener.
Conclusion: I need to take better care of my home. (I am fine with making phone calls, so it is not that.)
2. Tre saker jag längtar efter (Three things which I cannot wait to happen):
Eurovision.
Having a signed job contract.
The feeling of accomplishment once I have done the three things I have postponed.
Conclusion: … tbh, I think all I can conclude here is that I would like to relax/have relief.
3. Tre saker jag har lagt märke till (Three things I have noticed):
Plants are greener. This makes me nervous because they are about to grow really fast, which I do not want because of my contentious relationship with my garden. (Not a euphemism.)
Everybody at school seems to be suffering a throw of last-term-itis – things are more hectic than ever, and we all want a rest.
Teaching gives you a sore throat when you have been off [on holiday] but it is possible to get back into it and thus avoid the sore throat.
Conclusion: I think these are all things I better get used to, since they will be happening no matter if I want them to or not. Maybe do more warm-up exercises for my throat on the drive to school in the mornings.
4. Tre saker som gör mig glad (Three things that make me happy):
That the warmer weather seems to make the majority of people happier.
That Great British Sewing Bee is back.
I have just ordered an overlocker.
Conclusion: better weather and hobbies makes yay.
5. Tre saker jag vill rekommendera (Three things I want to recommend):
I used to guilt myself a little when I did not cook regularly. But. When things are hectic, ready meals/takeaways are better than improper meals (= thrown together food that did not really consist of a meal, but did make use of foods I had at home). Try to patch things up so that you get your nutrients though.
Sweating the small things less. This is easier said than done, and I am not always successful at it. But when I am, it does lighten my mental load quite a lot. (I ask myself, “is this something I can do something about right now?” and then “will this matter in 100 years?”)
Eurovision 2022. I listened to all the songs and I think it is going to be a great year.
Conclusion: given that two of the three are about easing your load, and then last is about relaxing… I think I do need a break.
6. Tre saker jag vill göra snart (Three things I want to do soon):
Eat ice cream outdoors.
Go to IKEA.
Wear my warmer-weather teacher fashions.
Conclusion: I will aim to do all of these soon, actually. Achievable mood-enhancers for all!
The Real World for Young People 