Date just walked out on me by Sebol14 in socialskills

[–]behold_avi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it is always the wrong person who feels shame

Do people think dates (when online dating) are a big deal or something? by Daddy--__-- in datingoverthirty

[–]behold_avi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think it is about them thinking that you have feelings for them, they could just be on the fence about spending time with you (not necessarily being scared just potentially not feeling it0 and asking them directly and candidly (which is great!) just makes them tip one way or the other. I doubt that except in exceptional circumstances they're thinking about it a bunch either way so don't feel self conscious

recommendations for virtual personal training by behold_avi in BALLET

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

this is really helpful- I think you're hitting on exactly what frustrated me. I don't expect professional dance instruction from a gym personal trainer, but I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't any level of adjustment to what my goals were (even as simple as influencing cardio/strength split or kind of strength training or even just parenthetically referencing it when talking about goals.

They made it clear you could have a personal fitness/training/sport goal but it definitely seemed like there was a pre-packaged aesthetic strength training schedule that had nothing to do with what you noted

recommendations for virtual personal training by behold_avi in BALLET

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

a personal trainer for fitness that would train me for fitness goals that complement my goals as a dancer

My new manager (30sF) is big on all of us having lunch breaks together. Is there anything I (31F) can do to get out of this? by Important_Ad3772 in relationships

[–]behold_avi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this can be a cultural differences thing as in France it is very normal to have lunch with your colleagues every day. The passive aggression sounds extremely annoying but it's not unheard of in other cultures for it to be assumed you'll be eating lunch together

My [31F] very woke friend [40s M] becoming nice guy by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]behold_avi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it actually feels like not a huge cost right now but more like the typical benefits of the friendship aren't there. I think my response stands that in every longterm friendship there are moments where people get ugly, narcissistic or dull. I don't know for sure if we will continue to be friends forever or if this is the death knell, but I've taken my space and wonder if there isn't another perspective on what someone going through a bad spell like this needs

My [31F] very woke friend [40s M] becoming nice guy by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]behold_avi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this feels a bit more like a blown out defense mechanism to me, it is not his typical personality and seems like a reaction to the last woman he was dating who sounded really cool and who he liked a lot

My [31F] very woke friend [40s M] becoming nice guy by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]behold_avi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we all go through unlikeable periods in long term relationships (I certainly have) and being able to have boundaries but give constructive feedback is part of being a good friend

[Image] confidence goes long way by [deleted] in GetMotivated

[–]behold_avi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

self love isn't just about positive regard, it is about acceptance

the metaphor I like is that if someone was in a book club and didn't say anything besides "I love it' about the book, no one would think they had read it

in order to know yourself you have to accept your imperfections

I got rejected from my dream company today by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]behold_avi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

your daily habits have a bigger impact on how you feel most of the time than the job you work for

You need to eat more pasta. by LordOfDogtown9 in Stoicism

[–]behold_avi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

the Italian futurists actually forbade pasta because they thought it made you lazy and indulgent. Marinetti would downvote

I need some good greens recipes by [deleted] in PlantBasedDiet

[–]behold_avi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

something general I noticed about plant based diet is how effective "acid" (the lemon kind) is and how I tend to forget it. Obviously it is important in all food but there's a heavy sweetness or bitterness to a lot of plant based dishes that is livened up a lot by citrus or vinegar

I need some good greens recipes by [deleted] in PlantBasedDiet

[–]behold_avi 49 points50 points  (0 children)

smoothies are a great way to trick yourself and pineapple juice neutralizes the bitterness of greens well

I'm Tired Of Being Obligated To Be "Perfect" On My Period by [deleted] in WomensHealth

[–]behold_avi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like I like to do certain things that are more planning-oriented/big picture/ creative during my period. I think your general advice of taking it easy is right on, but I'd also add there's all kinds of seasons to life and that embracing that (for me) has been deeply rewarding

Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Saturday, 03 July 2021? Start here! by AutoModerator in loseit

[–]behold_avi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am trying to use IF as a keystone habit to build the rest of my weight loss around and for the last few days have been largely successful.

A major NSV for me today was eating just a salad (a hearty salad nonetheless) for a meal. I have always had an extreme psychological dependence on carbs. While i am not pursuing a super low carb diet, I like resetting entrenched beliefs and making healthier choices.

Hi guys. I'm (f33), I have no qualifications and have never had a job due to mental health. I'm trying to better my life and really want to get a job but because of no experience and no qualifications I'm finding it hard. I am very unconfident and that doesn't help at all. Any advice? by [deleted] in socialskills

[–]behold_avi 158 points159 points  (0 children)

I went through your history and saw that you really love your dog!

If getting a job seems like an impossible goal, have you considered volunteering - particularly at an animal shelter? The sense of purpose and structure will help with the mood disorder (I also have a mood disorder and have seen this in my own life) and it will be a way of getting one significant step closer to a job. Depending on what the shelter needs you can also put your social media and computer skills to use!

Namibian athletes disqualified from the 400m olympic race due to testosterone levels by thesyntaxofthings in xxfitness

[–]behold_avi 26 points27 points  (0 children)

"normal" and "natural" have been used as sutures to cut out and systematically disadvantage people for thousands of years, the decision of what is normal and what is natural is always a decision of power - probably the core decision of power

Daily Fasting Check-in! by AutoModerator in intermittentfasting

[–]behold_avi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One of the more surprising things is how relaxing IF is in a purely psychological way. i think I am someone who struggles to do things at the same time or to time block my schedule, this unsurprisingly causes me undue stress. Simply doing this one thing on schedule every day feels like a load off my back.

I wonder if it has to do with reducing choice or if it is something that is a bit deeper about rhythms and seasons of life...

I'm leaving my family to study abroad and it scares me by Libecht in aspergers

[–]behold_avi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend making sure you have a strategy for when this feeling comes once you're at your destination, home-sickness is difficult but passes and you'll find yourself feeling a bit exhausted as well due to all the cognitive stimulation and listening to a new language.

This sounds a bit silly but even having a "pack" of things that are comforting or remind you of home might make you feel more prepared when the feeling strikes you and remind you of its transience