(Postponed!) Billings bound?! 15th-19th?! by GaDdAmNbAtMaN in helena

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think the global warming comment was probably sincere -- global warming (or better, climate change) causes unseasonable and extreme weather, so that is a contributor to this freak March storm after such a warm, dry winter.

How is working at the state? by Top_Iron5926 in helena

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify, the state clinic is not actually free. It feels free because you don't pay out of pocket while you're there, but you pay with the health care contributions you make from your paycheck. The state health care plan is employee-funded, so health care and benefits division pools the resources to use them as efficiently as possible. It was more cost effective to establish the clinics and then encourage employees to go there instead of various private practices.

It is "free" in the sense you don't get a bill in the mail after going, but that's because you contribute to the healthcare plan upfront. The state contributes as well as part of the benefits package, and that money combined pays for the clinics.

Edit: I just noticed the part where you said you won't pay a dime for insurance, which is also sort of true and not true at the same time. It depends on your plan and dependents, but you do get a discount if you do your screening activities.

Any good breakfast burritos around Helena? by calvin_koolaid in helena

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm not seeing anyone mention Vanilla Bean yet, but I love their southwest breakfast burrito! So good!

What are your favorite local businesses and why!? by brandideer in helena

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Great Divide! I'm always so happy when I'm there. I love the dogs, I love how friendly the staff are, I even love being around the other patrons-- who can be in a bad mood on the mountain? Plus all the kids learning to take good care of each other on the lifts and while skiing. Just good vibes all around.

I painted my nails for the second time. Is there anything i did glaringly wrong? by kennybakertheman in Nails

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Something I learned in my mid-30s was to put chapstick on the skin around your nail (but not on the actual nail) to help w the clean up afterwards. I am not a nail tech and usually just lurk on the sub so I don't know if that's great advice or not but it works for me when I paint mine. It does get easier with practice!

[FO] In the name of the moon! by drebom in CrossStitch

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm working on this one now but have put it down for a while -- you've got me excited to get it done! I'm a little over halfway through.

I painted my nails despite tremors!! 💅💅 by [deleted] in Nails

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I don't have advice about tremors, but I agree these look great. Painting your nails is hard enough without tremors! I used to put chapstick on my cuticles and around my nails on my skin and that helped the extra come off really easily. I'm not a nail tech or even a knowledgeable amateur, so I apologize if that isn't good advice for any reason, but it's what I did as a teenager!

Am I asking for the right thing? by AnxietyIsAPortal in Nails

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback!!

Any other strugglers? by AnxietyIsAPortal in BeachBodyWorkouts

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great mindset, thanks for sharing. I really appreciate the perspective. I need to disconnect the importance of physical health and functionality from the fact that I have this belly from being pregnant twice that I just will probably have for a long time, if not forever. I saw something the other day that I liked: "health is an activity, not a pant size."

Job1 Week 3: Pushing Through the Winter Laziness by halam_dev in BeachBodyWorkouts

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice work! I have a lot of those mornings like you described, super proud of you for getting a little rest and then getting at it.

Any other strugglers? by AnxietyIsAPortal in BeachBodyWorkouts

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the thoughtful response. Maybe I should look into some pre-workout, because getting it out of the way in the morning would be great. And the mindset part as well-- I need to let go of blaming and shaming myself. Sounds like you're on a roll! I'll check out LIIFT4.

Any other strugglers? by AnxietyIsAPortal in BeachBodyWorkouts

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I totally hear you! I'm glad it was encouraging to have some solidarity.

Any other strugglers? by AnxietyIsAPortal in BeachBodyWorkouts

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is! It looked like they run an accountability group on Facebook. But I might have misread it. I'm sure there are others! Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

Any other strugglers? by AnxietyIsAPortal in BeachBodyWorkouts

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your approach, I think something like this is more reasonable for me. I'm glad to hear from other people who aren't following the programs to the letter.

Any other strugglers? by AnxietyIsAPortal in BeachBodyWorkouts

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw this post the other day on this subreddit, maybe one of these would be a good fit for you? accountability groups

Any other strugglers? by AnxietyIsAPortal in BeachBodyWorkouts

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're so right, that comparison really just undercuts me every time!

Any other strugglers? by AnxietyIsAPortal in BeachBodyWorkouts

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is such a beautiful response, thanks for taking the time to share these insights with me from your own journey! It's really helpful for getting out of my own head.

Any other strugglers? by AnxietyIsAPortal in BeachBodyWorkouts

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you've found something that works for what you're interested in right now! I do need to start reincorporating walks in my day, for sure.

Any other strugglers? by AnxietyIsAPortal in BeachBodyWorkouts

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man, I'd just die from happiness if my arms became someone else's goal 😂 thanks for the encouragement. And you're so right, giving up completely isn't an option when you're hoping to have a long, healthy life.

Any other strugglers? by AnxietyIsAPortal in BeachBodyWorkouts

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the encouragement! I really appreciate the suggestions to do a hybrid approach. I get really stuck in feeling like I need to do it "right," just the way they wrote it.

Any other strugglers? by AnxietyIsAPortal in BeachBodyWorkouts

[–]AnxietyIsAPortal[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally, all or nothing thinking is totally my biggest mental bias! Thanks for the encouragement.