Happy New Year! Though to say I am apprehensive about 2025 is an understatement. With a family bereavement and an office closure, last year did not exactly end well. But this year could be worse, potentially my annus horribilis - adjusting to a fully remote job with everything negative that entails, followed by a potential (probable?) layoff. So I think dealing with my mental health is going to be a priority (along with the usual exercise/diet resolutions). I think my father's death has probably affected me more than I care to admit. And along with the stress associated with my job insecurity, I am really worried about falling into depression. I've already started to show some symptoms of this - notably a lack of motivation. And I probably didn't enjoy my trip back to the UK over Christmas as much as I should have, letting things bother me more than I should. I want to take this opportunity to apologize to my mum if I wasn't very good company at times - and even if I don't show it, I am grateful for her hospitality. And I haven't even mentioned one of the big items that profoundly scares me about 2025 - a certain incoming president. It's going to be tough to stay positive during what will probably be very turbulent and unpleasant times.
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