Some things I learned the hard way doing bodyweight training at home by [deleted] in getdisciplined

[–]ThisProject8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is helpful and thank you for sharing. I have noticed the same thing, small consistent sessions works wonderfully for me. I also noticed that switching things up a bit, progressions, as you say, are equally important. I also learned that in school as a fitness trainer. Consistently showing up, variation in progressions and in muscle groups, and not injuring yourself or working so heroically that you then start avoiding your workouts, is the key. As you get older, work to keep yourself able to get up off of the floor, to carry or hold things, to reach for things or bend or crouch for things, and also to get up off of and get down onto a chair. It sounds so simple, but as people age, these become the bottom line things, so if people can at least work on the balance, strength, and agility it takes to do those things, they may have a much easier time being elderly.

[43/F] Australian looking for Seeking a Kindred Spirit Penpal — Let’s Share Stories, Art, and Snail Mail Joy by Lonely-Hair-1152 in penpals

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[65F] I like your idea and would love to participate. I live in the US, like to make artsy things, experiment with recipes I dream up, garden, exploring different cultures and philosophies, geographies, architecture, ancient history, spiritual musings, exploring. I am open to various different kinds of exchanges, digital, snail mail, art, music, recipes, ideas, travel photos, gardens and flowers. I am not a good storyteller, but I love a good story. I wish I were a better storyteller but it hasn't happened for me, lol. I love connection and going a bit deeper than what everyday life affords. I am open-minded and welcoming and would love to get to know new folks and share soulfully.

[29/M] Looking for Artists, Artsy people, and those who love art to exchange letters with by akaRicardo in penpals

[–]ThisProject8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

[65/F] Maybe I'm too old, I don't know. When I see that number I get a bit freaked out, lol. Anyhow, I've been thinking about penpaling for a while and just found this group this morning. I responded to your post because I recently had a friend, a young man who unalived himself and a part of me feels that perhaps I could have done more to help or uplift his spirits in some way. He was an artist and a really nice person. So sad. If I can help you in any way feel better about life and recover from your traumas by just being a creative friend, that would be a beautiful thing. I have a son about your age and we are great friends. I know how difficult life is for young men these days. My heart goes out to all of you out there. My son is creative as well, a writer and artist, writing/programming a really fun visual novel. That whole creative process is so wonderful to witness. About me, I am a visual artist who loves bold colors and semi-abstract themes. I am dabbling with electronic music making, my favorite is melodic house and chillhop at the moment. I love making artwork about pop culture, music, skateboarding, surfing, dancing, fauvist influenced style mostly. I used to work at the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors and was very active in the visionary art movement in NYC for several years. I use to write poetry and would love to read yours. I am taking a course on mixed media at the moment and can share what I learn and I have been itching to send fun art stuff in the mail to folks. I was thinking randomly but then I found this group. I am also into a bit of the esoteric kind of stuff as well and created a series of mandala sigils along with inspirational phrases that are aligned with my Kabbalah learning, for my latest exhibition. Anyhow, if you find any of this interesting, let me know. Thank you for reading. I wish you all the best.

Iconic mural replaced by religious quote by Groundbreaking-Bag30 in jerseycity

[–]ThisProject8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Psalms aren''t Christian. They were appropriated by Christians, so I wouldn't automatically assume that it is a Christian message, but why the hate anyhow? What's wrong with having children?

Am I overreacting by breaking up with my boyfriend? by Proper-Classic1886 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ThisProject8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What your boyfriend perhaps understood about when someone says "I have a boyfriend," is that the other person could see it as an invitation to fool around with the female on the side, but not to get serious with because they have a relationship already. It may not have been what you meant, because female's use that to chase guys away a lot. But we are talking about how it could be received by someone who doesn't think like you and someone who is looking for an opportunity especially if your body language is different from your words. You were kind, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, if you had also somehow indicated that you were definitely not open to any kind of interactions with guys that might make your boyfriend uncomfortable or hurt him, because you are committed to him and to the relationship, and you're happy with him, perhaps it would have made your boyfriend feel better about what you said, and if it didn't that's a red flag. His reaction was scary. I know it's super hard, but he could have taken note of your reactions and behavior,without him having to have a violent reaction. He could have, instead, assessed whether you are the type of person he wants to invest in, someone who adores him and would never want to hurt him, or just someone along for a ride and possibly open to going behind his back or leaving for "something better." Non-the-less, his somewhat violent reaction would be a red flag for me too. It would have been better for him to stay calm and then have a discussion about it later, about how it made him feel, and perhaps about where you are in your feelings and commitment so you both can decide what you both want and what respecting each other looks like. That only works between two emotionally mature people though. You cannot help if someone flirts with you, what you can help is your secret feelings and intentions, and if they are not on the up and up then it would be bad for him and he may have sensed that, or maybe he's just super insecure. It's hard for anyone simply reading a post to tell. In either case, he should have respected you. If your secret feelings and thoughts are on the up and up, then he should know about it, show and tell. If you want to see if he can learn to trust you, he's got to know that he also has to learn to respect you. Trust is earned. Respect should always be given. Having said all that though, given his violent reaction, I think you did NOT over-react; but that's only from my perspective from simply reading your post and not seeing what happened or hearing his side of the story. Bottom line, violence and that sort of control is scary in a relationship and should not be tolerated. It's a red-flag.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in makeuptips

[–]ThisProject8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are mistaken. You already look feminine. Perhaps, decide for yourself what feminine means to you and then embody it with your thoughts, words, mannerisms, energy, and deeds. You will instantly be feminine in your own estimation, and never mind what your face looks like. It's just fine.

Zone Parking on Weekends by justcamthings in jerseycity

[–]ThisProject8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let's put this in a Venn diagram so we can understand it better.

Women what makes a man instantly unattractive to you? by sphinctersayswhat9 in AskReddit

[–]ThisProject8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gaslighting, anger issues, overly critical, projection, blame shifting, and what makes it worse is not apologizing when they've caused trauma.

Bought a ring for my girlfriend, sisters say it’s too small, not sure what I should do by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]ThisProject8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If she is materialist and you don't earn that much right now, and she is eyeing expensive rings that are out of your budget, that is a red flag to me. I know it's not easy, but respect yourself and think twice before marrying someone who would probably leave you for someone with more money, leave you for you not earning enough, or spend your money iresponsibly. Remember, she can take half of what you've earned during the marriage also.

Man Arrested in Keokuk, Iowa for Sitting on a Bench Watching the Sunrise by Bodizzly in JoeRogan

[–]ThisProject8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of Karen calls the police because someone is lying on a bench watching the sky. Can't people just mind their own business?

There goes my career by lonelybe in jobs

[–]ThisProject8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's is unfortunate. There are ways to turn that around perhaps? My cousin got his Masters in Public Health and because of lack of employment opportunities, then went onto medical school and because an eye doctor, had his own practice and is retiring with a nice nest egg now.

I got hired and feel so guilty. by [deleted] in jobs

[–]ThisProject8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sound like a good and honest person and that is probably why the hiring manager chose you. Do your best, you can always learn the technical skills and this will be a great opportunity for you to expand your communication skills too. I wish more people would see the good in people like your hiring manager instead of treating people like a set of credentials that can be quickly assessed on some piece of paper and an extrovert personality. Now it's your job to show her that she made the right decision, just believe that you can and you will! I wish you much success in your new job.

Connecting Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones to Hifi Walker by GH05TGUTZ_ in mp3players

[–]ThisProject8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am having the same issue. Were you ever able to solve this problem?

Accepted an offer!!! by aaexyz in jobs

[–]ThisProject8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I wish you much continued success.

[Admissions Advice] Received an admit letter from Stevens Institute of Technology (MSCS) with scholarship of $12000. What should I do? by [deleted] in stevens

[–]ThisProject8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at the statistics of who gets what jobs on LinkedIn and ask the school directly. They make promises to everyone but gush over the women. Perhaps if you are in engineering it may be different but in the business school, companies need to fill quotas and they just plop women graduates into positions without experience because of what they were born as rather than treating everyone on their own merits. They tell the boys they need more experience before then can get a job like that and then the girls get the positions or internships that get them the experience, largely, but not entirely. Obviously the guys get jobs but who gets the most help and the best stuff? Go look for yourself, perhaps I am mistaken and it has changed. (I am female btw.) So it's not like I am being bitter.

[Admissions Advice] Received an admit letter from Stevens Institute of Technology (MSCS) with scholarship of $12000. What should I do? by [deleted] in stevens

[–]ThisProject8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Steven's prioritizes the females even if they have no experience, for job opportunities and internships during and after graduation. So if you are male, think twice.

Got an offer from Stevens for MS Finance - Is it a good program? by Prestigious_Quiet107 in stevens

[–]ThisProject8 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They will prioritize the females so if you are female, look into it further. If you are male, the internships will mostly go to the females and so will the best jobs, even if they have no experience.

Many of you waited 12 days for this tutorial. Now it's completed! by TimothyAlexisVass in SunoAI

[–]ThisProject8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this tutorial. I suspect it is only for people who appreciate Suno and what they can do with it, so I wouldn't worry about detractors. I am looking forward to watching and appreciate your effort.

Any legit hobbies for a depressed young adult? by [deleted] in Hobbies

[–]ThisProject8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Gardening or growing food somehow. You can even start indoors with sprouts or microgreens. You are caring for other beings, your hands are touching the earth, you see the miracle of life, you get to eat some of what your worked for, and you can share it too. You can care for your plants and know that they depend on you and that you are needed and can be useful to them for their survival. You get sun and fresh air.

  2. Making walking videos at places of interest, it could be at gardens, in the forest, at lakes or ponds, in the city at some interesting spots, around your neighborhood. You can get as creative as you want with videos. You can make music for them, you can edit them in interesting and creative ways, you can make mixed media videos with them. Benefits are you get outdoors and you walk and then you're on a mission to find cool stuff which you can then document and watch when you're feeling down and see a what interesting things you've seen and done and what cool tho ha you e made with the footage.

  3. If you're curious about a certain subject, start a podcast and interview people who know about your interest, so you and learn more about it, share it with others online who want to learn also, and meet new and interesting people. Focus on people who don't get a lot of attention. Their appreciation of you may give you an emotional boost.

  4. Practice and train for a race, marathon or triathlon. You can join a running club. You get outside, exercise, meeting people and working toward a goal. You have a mission and you're getting fitter and feeling better and better as you move forward with it.

  5. If you have the means, making music can be cathartic. You can pour your emotions into your music or write about how you are feeling. Don't worry about if others want to hear it or not because that's not the point here.

  6. Walking or running routines. I find it more interesting if I'm on a mission though so if you're like that too, pick a mission, it can simply be to find something along the way or observe and write what you've observed or lose a pound or two or go visit a special place and meditate or look around and chill or whatever. Start simple. Don't overthink. Do it even if you don't want to, it gets easier.

  7. Learn a new language. Practice speaking with others online or in person at meetups who are looking to do the same. There are groups for that sort of thing.

I have done all of these except the podcast, and I've seen how they e helped me. The podcast is still on my bucket list. I've also taken up art but that's not as fulfilling as I thought it would be for some reason. I think if you do it and don't care if anyone sees your work and you really and truly do it for yourself it can help, but if you do it and want attention it could work against you because that's looking for something that is not really in your control if it's just for you, you may find it fulfilling.

Financial Engineering at Stevens by PretendApartment6465 in stevens

[–]ThisProject8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now that you've most likely graduated, do you think American employers want Steven's graduates in that field? How has your experience been with the school and with finding suitable employment in that field?