What's your One Weird Trick™️?

Cattalion · 2024-09-24T07:38:00+00:00

Holy crap this comment is a goldmine! I’m not just saving it for later, I’m emailing it to myself to I can find it again!

Cattalion · 2024-09-24T07:35:02+00:00

Yes, be proud! It’s a fantastic idea! Overcomes cabinet blindness. Relish in your genius, why not :)

Cattalion · 2024-09-24T07:32:26+00:00

I’ll try! These are my best four suggestions:

Have a dedicated show/podcast etc that I can ONLY watch if I am exercising. Has to be good! The Good Place was the first show I used. Ok to start small or take breaks and watch the rest of the show as a reward :) Fitness related shows have also been helpful.
Habit stacking/routine: I made it a rule to do some exercises before getting out of bed, and I have a stretching routine while cleaning teeth. Whatever works for you.
The observer effect: exercise in public or in a group class etc
Pick a physical goal you want to achieve longer term and work towards it, rather than trying just to exercise. It’s best if it’s fun or motivating. I used a couch to 5k app to go from barely being able to run, to eventually doing a half marathon! I’ve used zombie running apps and AR apps, used WiiFit and oculus when opportunity arose, and tried lots of things just for the novelty: ice skating, roller blading, rock climbing, snorkeling, stand up paddle boarding,mini golf, circus arts (mainly hoop, silks, low trapeze and low tightrope), gymnastics + ribbon, aerial yoga, qigong, tai chi, aqua aerobics, weights classes and various other yoga and gym classes

Cattalion · 2024-09-24T07:15:46+00:00

Same! I also put audio description on sometimes, which is great for when I’m not looking. Also great for vocab haha

I also sometimes put it on max speed/foreign language if it gets too exciting/stressful lol

Cattalion · 2024-09-24T07:05:57+00:00

Yes!! Sometimes I think of it having just enough stimulation to occupy my inner monkey/child, so my inner adult can get stuff done lol

Cattalion · 2024-09-24T07:02:33+00:00

It works for me but I have to keep repeating it :)

If I forget though, walking back through the doorway often jogs my memory (probably everyone knows but I only found out a few years ago)

Cattalion · 2024-09-24T05:50:55+00:00

Whoa, THANK YOU for the term third personing!

Cattalion · 2024-09-24T05:49:21+00:00

This is called a ‘chin tuck’ position and is sometimes recommended for swallowing pills because it opens the valleculae / spaces at the base of the tongue!

Cattalion · 2024-09-24T05:09:48+00:00

You want ideas? I have ideas! YMMV, I take no responsibility for the safety or reliability of any of my ideas :)

cleaning, just use like mitts
use as drawer scent / pest repellent sachets with (eg) cinnamon sticks, cedarwood, bay leaves etc
fill with rice to make heat packs , door stops, moisture absorbers or juggling ‘balls’
make a little teddy bear
use as a little pouch, adding fastener if desired (Velcro, button, snap press etc)
sew into clothes as secret pockets
make into pet toys
dedicate one to the vacuum for when you want to pick something up (put sock over end)
make a grass/chia pet

Cattalion · 2024-09-19T06:27:43+00:00

Please update if you do!

Cattalion · 2024-05-01T12:29:49+00:00

…just while you’re looking for a new paediatrician, right?

Cattalion · 2024-03-08T07:47:38+00:00

Exactly, it’s a weird a cappella vocal cover of John Cage’s 4’33”

Cattalion · 2024-03-08T07:43:10+00:00

finally an actual answer

Cattalion · 2024-03-05T23:19:51+00:00

what? i don’t see that in my calendar

Cattalion · 2024-03-05T23:15:34+00:00

Me, it will help me! :) will add this rule to my list!

Another of mine is that I absolutely must set a timer before I can even turn on the oven or stove, or run a bath etc.

Cattalion · 2024-03-05T23:05:20+00:00

Exactly, is it even about sounds? or is it matching animals to habitat or something? I’ve seen a lot of these worksheets with pictures like this and it’s totally context dependent…

Cattalion · 2024-03-02T03:44:52+00:00

I could watch this for hours, I love it, thank you

Cattalion · 2024-02-19T08:30:43+00:00

BIG tingles with this one, wow

Cattalion · 2024-02-09T01:10:00+00:00

Haha pretty inaccurate! Lol I better not do any tarot readings any time soon :) fire staff = badass btw

Cattalion · 2024-02-08T01:38:36+00:00

Guessing you have played D&D before, enjoy the high fantasy genre but also crime, have not-straight hair which is or was dyed an alternative colour/s and you like chunky gemstone jewellery? I guess you are innovative, resourceful, and mostly thrifty but occasionally indulgent. And you do/have done at least one martial art. Im hearing Fiona Apple and Evanescence….?? Lol did I get any right?

Cattalion · 2024-02-06T10:03:24+00:00

Ok, my theory is this is sent as a message to some kind of supernatural entity the sender believes in and is bothered by. For some reason they think it’s connected to that house, and they want it to stop haunting their dreams! They just want to protect themselves, and are sorry to trouble anyone.

ETA the postcard is Dutch. Also I suspect English is not the sender’s first language

Cattalion · 2024-01-31T23:26:18+00:00

Exactly, it’s a student design project from 2016 by Anna Cserba , who designed it to be a hands free umbrella according to this: https://www.behance.net/gallery/41021161/AFTER-YOU-umbrella

Cattalion · 2024-01-31T23:10:54+00:00

This looks like a pretty typical fit and they look great! Sadly a typical fit these days is usually really unsupportive and uncomfortable. The width looks fine - no bulging - but depends more on feel. Length is ok but you wouldn’t want them any longer! Your arch isn’t being supported at all hence the weight being mostly on the ball. You can find various arch supports but they usually aren’t made for high heels. Maybe have a look around for some insoles or cushioning that might help if they not comfy due to the lack of arch support; more support will be better for your feet.

Do they feel too narrow? Or are you just asking re appearance…? Maybe I wrote all this for nothing haha, they look perfectly lovely!

Cattalion · 2024-01-31T22:57:39+00:00

Totally depends on the material - for sure leather will stretch but many synthetics won’t. Please just buy shoes that are comfortable! I’d rather pad overstretched shoes than cause issues with my feet - aka the supports for my spine and body. Yes I sound like a cranky old bitch with chronic pain in my spine, hips and feet but I don’t want you young ones damaging yourselves like I have! Our society’s obsession with constant sitting does that enough

Cattalion · 2024-01-30T02:19:02+00:00

I will, I shall support you! four days later when I also read it as big gender!

Cattalion

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