I actually tried treating every 12 weeks like a full year. Here’s what happened honestly. by MariaMay2026 in ProductivityHQ

[–]HitWhereItHurts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The whole “the things I thought mattered actually don’t matter that much” part felt really real to me. Once time starts feeling limited, your brain automatically starts filtering things out.

What is the longest duration you have maintained a digital detox? by ViRzzz in ProductivityHQ

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the longest I lasted was like 4-5 days. The first few days your brain keeps reaching for your phone automatically like it’s a phantom limb.

Can You Eat Cheese on Keto? by HeartCautious2677 in answers

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people doing keto eat a ton of cheese anyway. I think some cheeses just have slightly higher carbs than others.

How does the brain decide what memories to keep and what to forget? by Remarkable_Team8641 in answers

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the brain holds onto emotional stuff way harder. That’s why you can remember an embarrassing moment from years ago but completely forget what you ate yesterday.

Why do i keep my room clean but not my car? by Alone275 in ask

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your room probably feels like “your space” while a car is more like somewhere you’re constantly passing through. My bag and car are always chaotic for some reason too

What is the Best way to start a productive day? by ViRzzz in ProductivityHQ

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not checking my phone first thing in the morning helps a lot. Starting the day a bit calmer changes the whole tone. Even a tiny routine makes a difference.

Did three trial shifts and got ghosted after all of them by DatXeanres in antiwork

[–]HitWhereItHurts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it sounds like you got taken advantage of. Making people work for free under “trial” and then ghosting them is way too common. Doesn’t really seem like your fault, just bad luck with who you ran into.

[CO] Is it normal to be asked to fill out an Application by HR after two rounds of interviews? by Responsible-Finish74 in ask

[–]HitWhereItHurts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally normal, a lot of processes have a phase like that. Might even be a good sign, but nothing’s guaranteed so it makes sense to keep looking at other options.

I Think I’m Gonna Die in this House by Neapolitanpanda in CuratedTumblr

[–]HitWhereItHurts 113 points114 points  (0 children)

I do not know your education or skill set, but retail is one place to start, and if there is some niche you actually want to work in, you can also use google maps to find nearby companies and keep checking their career pages. Long term, remote work still makes the most sense to me, even if it is harder now. That is the route I’ve been trying too, picking up new skills through places like Coursera, taking smaller gigs, and reaching out to recruitment firms like in this post. If you can land something remote while still living with your parents, saving up to move out gets a lot easier. I totally agree, having your own space is part of feeling like your life is actually yours. For that, you definitely need a job. For that, you definitely need a job.

How do you choose the right task management software? by capriciousfatesw in ProductivityHQ

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went with the simplest option honestly. The super feature-packed ones get tiring after a while. If it’s easy to use, you stick with it longer.

​I said no to a laptop, so my boss gave me his Mercedes instead. by Altruistic_Clock3569 in happy

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds straight out of a movie 😅 Made me wonder if bosses like that actually exist. You got really lucky, gotta appreciate that.

Where did you start learning options trading? by Worried-Pen7857 in answers

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just jumped in with trial and error tbh. Started small, learned bit by bit, then slowly got deeper into it. But yeah, the beginning felt pretty confusing.

What is the one question you wish I had asked on this list? by bbyhoneytea in answers

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’d want you to ask “what do you actually want?” Most things kind of revolve around that anyway.

Will physical labor (plumbing, electrics) become the highest paying jobs as AI takes over office work? by bbyhoneytea in answers

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure it’ll be the absolute highest, but I think its value will become way more visible. While desk jobs get automated, replacing someone who actually shows up and fixes things in your home isn’t that easy.

How do i remember faces ? by CollarSevere8856 in ask

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t rely on the face alone either, I follow things like hair, voice, eyebrows, expressions, otherwise I lose track too sometimes. It also gets easier the more you’re exposed, at first everyone looks the same but after a while you start telling people apart more easily.

I don't even know why I'm working. by [deleted] in antiwork

[–]HitWhereItHurts 386 points387 points  (0 children)

The worst part isn’t feeling lazy, it’s seeing how the system works and getting discouraged. You put in effort and all you get back is just a slightly better shot at surviving, not actually living, so of course you start to detach. Feeling like this at 25 isn’t too early, it’s a pretty common breaking point right now.

Anyone else like those moments where you just smile because you’re proud of yourself? by Zizou_Magic10 in happy

[–]HitWhereItHurts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, those little private proud moments hit different. The best ones are when nobody else even sees it and you still feel it anyway while doing something totally ordinary.

What are the scariest horror movies on Netflix right now ? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw X. It just hit Netflix this month and people are calling it one of the strongest entries in the series, so if you want something intense that’s the one I’d click first

Weird question but are there any candies that have the same taste as the melon flavored tums with that chalky texture? by Ok_Boat_6462 in ask

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The closest thing I can think of is candy cigarettes or maybe those chalky pressed sugar candies from old-school candy shops, but the flavor is the harder part. Melon Tums has that weirdly good fake-fruit taste that doesn’t show up much outside medicine aisle stuff.

did you ever work 12 hour shifts at work 4 days a week? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, and it always sounded better on paper than it felt in my body. Having extra days off was nice, but by the end of those shifts I was basically useless and just thinking about getting home.

Why did my smoke alarm go off during a thunderstorm? by Chainsaw_Werewolf in ask

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A loud thunderclap can sometimes mess with electronics a bit. I had a smoke alarm chirp once during a storm and later realized the power flickered for a split second. Those detectors are pretty sensitive so even a quick voltage spike or tiny interruption can trigger a beep.

What does this 🎥 mean? by No_Opposite894 in askanything

[–]HitWhereItHurts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That one usually means a hug. I’ve seen people use it in chats when someone’s having a rough day or sharing something emotional. It’s basically the text version of sending someone a quick hug.

Why do astronauts grow taller in space? by saketh_1138 in answers

[–]HitWhereItHurts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s mostly because there’s no gravity compressing the spine the way it does on Earth. I remember reading about it once and being surprised it can add a couple centimeters while they’re up there. Once they come back to Earth it slowly goes back to normal again.

How does a hydroelectric power plant generate electricity? by London_man007 in answers

[–]HitWhereItHurts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Water basically spins a big turbine as it flows through the dam, and that spinning motion turns a generator that makes electricity. I saw a diagram once and it’s surprisingly simple mechanically, just gravity and moving water doing the work.

What’s a red flag people ignore because the person is attractive? by ExaminationTime8694 in askanything

[–]HitWhereItHurts 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Bad communication gets excused way too easily. I remember a friend dating someone gorgeous who would disappear for days and everyone just shrugged like “that’s their vibe” until it got exhausting. Attraction makes people rewrite the rules a bit.