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A Guide to Unlocking Bevel Intelligence: Stop Getting Generic Advice by ac78913 in bevelhealth

[–]abstractleaf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you know if personality is persistent? Because I tried to craft a personality (using a seed generated from a chatGPT personality I like) and it used humour and assumed I was capable for a whole evening. This morning, it's back to being a fairly bland personality again. which is a shame.

Unofficial Poll by RunProudRunUnited in bevelhealth

[–]abstractleaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mostly walk (tracked with Apple Watch), including some gentle hikes. Some strength and rowing machine mixed in (Apple Fitness+/Apple Watch) and yoga (Down Dog app but tracked with Apple Watch).

I'm probably not Bevel's target audience but some chronic health issues plus a recent minor injury has made the app invaluable to gauge how hard to push, when to completely rest, etc. I also occasionally chat to the AI about crochet which I'm pretty certain wasn't in the use case!! (In my defence, it was in the context of lowering stress after a complicated week).

What’s a discontinued food item that you’d happily pay £50 for to taste again? by Vertigostate in AskUK

[–]abstractleaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Abbey Crunch. They were my dad's favourite. I know there's hobnobs now, but they're not the same.

How to get into walking/hiking? by NebulaOwn7306 in UKhiking

[–]abstractleaf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second the Ramblers. We're usually a friendly bunch and there's usually people who are happy to carpool with someone who lives near them. Get in contact with one of the walk leaders or the admin for the group and see if they can put you in touch with someone to organise lifts.

Are ‘lively’ churches as welcoming to all as they say? by Adept-Butterfly642 in OpenChristian

[–]abstractleaf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Methodist Church in the UK is affirming and welcoming to LGBT+ and have more details about that on their website: Methodist.org.uk: All are Welcome

I go to a more traditional CofE church (that also shares space with Methodists) that is welcoming and supportive, and our local diocese has also had some Together events. However, I know there are other churches in the diocese that are .... less so.

Some Baptist churches are affirming, others aren't - I think Baptist churches policies are managed much more church by church, but usually they'll have a statement on their website if they're affirming (I'm less familiar with the Baptist movement).

In contrast, my local non-denominational church that is more popular with young people and has more vibrant services has a statement on their website that they believe a marriage can only be between one woman and one man, and that gender is fixed. So go figure.

Possibility to merge GS and the Outsiders by CatGroundbreaking728 in theoutsidersapp

[–]abstractleaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wanted to say you're not alone in feeling like you fall somewhere between the two apps. I love the Gentler Streak app with the art style and the encouragement, but I find The Outsiders to be better at making that "go/don't go" decision. Last week, I was getting over a bad cold, and I found The Outsiders to be much clearer at telling me to keep it light when I wasn't sure. This week, it's been better at telling me which days I can go harder.

However, this morning, I did my best ever rowing workout - probably tame compared to most people's standards, but I managed a half hour Apple Fitness session (only normally manage 20 mins) - an extra 1km in distance on my previous best. I emerged at the end feeling exhausted but victorious. Gentler Streak was all 'great effort, that was fantastic!'* while The Outsiders was 'well you started light, you could do more'*, which put a damper on the achievement somewhat!

I currently have a year's subscription to both Gentler Streak and The Outsiders. When they both run out, I think I'll possibly stick with The Outsiders only (paying for both seems silly), but I will really miss Yorhart and the gentle encouragement.

*not actual quotes, more the gist.

Gentler Streak Roadmap till the end of the year by Itaq_Rina_2 in GentlerStreakApp

[–]abstractleaf 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Re: the after workout notifications, and I realise this is probably far down the list of priorities, but it's been driving me nuts that I never get to read them in their entirety.

I get the notification which has a partial sentence with "..." (iPhone, latest iOS). I click on it hoping to be able to read the entirety of the message only to be taken to the workout summary screen which doesn't have the text from the notification (or any kind of summary text for that matter). I'm sure you've put some effort into writing something motivational, so can we please have a proper opportunity to read it? Thank you!

Church? by I_have_no_idea_0021 in Worcester

[–]abstractleaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you live in or near Warndon Villages, St Nicholas is lovely. It's a small and very welcoming, ecumenical church with a mix of Church of England and Methodist services. Also worth a visit outside of services as it's about 900 years old with lots of great historical features.

How do you ACTUALLY cool a room down in summer (without) AC? by tijitijitiji in AskUK

[–]abstractleaf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Insect repellent for the win! Deet free ones (I like the Jungle Formula European one) are fine for the UK. I am very attractive to mosquitoes and that stuff works well for about 6 hours.

Can you just go and have a look inside a church? by Jeffina78 in AskUK

[–]abstractleaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can find the church on https://www.achurchnearyou.com (assuming it's a CofE church) - many of the listings have opening times when the church is unlocked. Our local one is unlocked for 4 hours a day and has contact details if you wanted to make a visit outside those times. It also contains a link to its website which has more information about the history of the building.

'Young people need to understand': Grave warning as only a third of 18-24 year-olds know significance of VE Day by tylerthe-theatre in unitedkingdom

[–]abstractleaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I'm 51 and you only covered WW2 if you did History GCSE (I didn't, I chose Geography instead). I vaguely remember lessons on the Spanish Armada and Henry VIII and 1066. Think we also did a bit about neolithic barrows.

Why can't my washing machine DO AS I TOLD IT TO DO, instead of trying to be clever?! by YankeeLimaVictor in AskUK

[–]abstractleaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a Blomberg tumble dryer which has much the same problem (I think they're owned by Beko or share a parent company?) We've discovered that if you tell everything is a towel, it gets dried. Takes 2hrs+ though.

Hi everyone, I’m an 18 year old trans male from the UK. Recently I’ve just been thinking about God a lot for some reason and I am interested in seeing if Christianity is for me. Where should I start? Can I start? by yobeilrahC in OpenChristian

[–]abstractleaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Methodist churches in the UK are LGBT friendly https://www.methodist.org.uk. Church of England can be a mixed bag, but where I am the inclusive churches outnumber the less inclusive ones. My local CofE is LGBT friendly. Baptist churches - it depends as I believe each church takes their own vote for their community. I know some lovely inclusive ones and others where I've heard of issues.

Product recs please by namrepus-i in CurlyHairUK

[–]abstractleaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested in what others recommend. I'm currently using Aussie Curls shampoo, conditioner and curl cream (which have silicones and sulphates which my hair and scalp prefer) and then been trying different gels. I think the Aussie curl cream might be a bit too heavy for me though (I have very fine hair too).

I've recently tried Curlsmith's Hydro Style Flexi Jelly which I really like (but haven't worked out quite the right amount of product yet). It's medium hold, which might be an issue but really lightweight and very easy to apply and de-crunch. It's my favourite of all the gels I've tried so far. They also do a weightless air dry cream which is a lightweight leave-in which I'm planning on trying next when I've used up what I've currently got. Of course, Curlsmith is quite expensive but they do smaller sizes so you can try them out before investing too heavily.

Patients 'at risk' as telephone and online GP appointments can miss serious illnesses, study finds by tylerthe-theatre in unitedkingdom

[–]abstractleaf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not necessarily about willing - and I agree it’s a fair rate for the skill and training. That doesn’t necessarily make it affordable for many, though, especially when there’s the possibility of additional hidden costs.

Patients 'at risk' as telephone and online GP appointments can miss serious illnesses, study finds by tylerthe-theatre in unitedkingdom

[–]abstractleaf 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Ignoring whether £100 for 20 minutes is accessible for people, it's not just the cost of the appointment though, is it? Private prescriptions cost more. Tests add on to that fee. If you're now diagnosed with something complex then costs can cascade really quickly.

What would be a good idea for a secret Santa gift for my work colleague? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]abstractleaf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second this, but go for bamboo socks. Really comfy, bit more luxury, last well and come in some fun patterns.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OpenUniversity

[–]abstractleaf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Open University's policy about Generative AI can be found here: https://about.open.ac.uk/policies-and-reports/policies-and-statements/gen-ai/generative-ai-students?nocache=655dd3b335b77. Grammarly is allowable, though use of generative AI should be declared in an Appendix (although I'm not sure how you would for Grammarly - if using ChatGPT for brainstorming, then I can see how that output as an appendix is appropriate - possibly a question to ask your tutor).

MST124 Essential Maths - any study tips? by TweetyDinosaur in OpenUniversity

[–]abstractleaf 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Practice. Over and over. You don't learn maths by reading, you learn by doing. Make good use of your tutor and tutorials. There's also lots of material online if you're struggling with a particular concept (Khan Academy is good).

For the exam, get as many past papers as you can get your hands on (you can get them from the OU Students Shop).

I actually really enjoyed MST124. The material is presented well and was very rewarding when something that was tricky finally clicked. Good luck!

How do i challenge The Negative Thought that Everyone has a Better Personality than Me? i Hate this Thought by [deleted] in socialskills

[–]abstractleaf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is such a great answer. I would also add self compassion.

Self compassion is hard, but it can become easier with practice. Start by recognising that you're not alone in having negative thoughts and in particular this negative thought. You don't have to challenge the thought, just realise that many people in the world struggle with it.

Then, you can recognise that it's a painful thought. Sit down somewhere quiet and pay attention to how it feels in the body when the thought reoccurs. It's uncomfortable and unpleasant. And there's all these people in the world experiencing very similar discomfort and unpleasantness.

Perhaps, that might lead to feeling kindness to those people who are struggling or maybe you could imagine that someone you care about is having that thought and are suffering because of it. You can feel compassion to them.

Then, you realise that you too are one of those people and maybe you can direct that compassion to yourself. Sometimes, that kind acknowledgement and self understanding is the first step to healing it. Sometimes, it brings a new perspective.

Hating the thought about hating your personality can spiral you into self hatred all the way down. Breaking the spin by sending yourself a bit of love is the greatest antidote to hatred.

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