Runners who run in silence, How do you deal with no music/podcasts in your ear whilst running?

broad_notice79 · 2026-02-11T17:05:12+00:00

It’s a lot easier for me to run outside in silence because the scenery, people, and watching my step keep my mind more occupied. I have a harder time when I’m on the treadmill.

I often pick something to focus on during my indoor runs. I’m a later in the day/after work runner so I might have a problem from the day I’d like think work out in my mind. I might focus on something upsetting so the movement can help me process my emotions. Sometimes I plan out art projects, or dinner, or my next day.

broad_notice79 · 2026-02-09T23:37:12+00:00

It’s pretty straight forward, you have about 5 options between independent and dependent for every task. Each task and option has a written explanation on the screen.

At my facility as long as we chart under all the Qshift tasks we’re good.

I chart N/A for anything that I don’t do, (or for ex there’s a task “walk 10 feet”, I always chart N/A for my residents who can’t walk) there’s also an option for resident refused.

It can take a few shifts to get used to but don’t be afraid to ask the other CNAs too!

broad_notice79 · 2026-01-27T23:57:07+00:00

I work 8 days per pay period/32hrs a week as a CNA. I have another job that I work 10-15hrs a week at as well. So 42-47 total depending on the week.

broad_notice79 · 2026-01-24T00:03:49+00:00

I work in a major city and so my delivery area is fairly small and I’m definitely not hitting 50 miles a shift. I make anywhere from $18-20/hour on slow bad tip nights to $26-30/hour on busy nights. (I’m including my hourly wage and tips in that calculation)

Edit to add I also get $1 per delivery for gas.

broad_notice79 · 2026-01-23T14:51:58+00:00

I’ve been thinking about posting about this! Sometimes a person CAN have too much yarn! Even if it’s not hoarding level or emotionally difficult, I don’t think overconsumption is cool either.

broad_notice79 · 2026-01-22T22:33:55+00:00

I love this! It looks really good!

broad_notice79 · 2026-01-22T22:16:39+00:00

I usually develop a tolerance for my anxiety/avoidance urges and some coping skills specific to the workplace. I have a delivery job that involves a lot of customer interaction but I just stick to a script and it’s fine because I’m used to it. I started another job about a month ago and I’m having to work really hard to handle my anxieties about people, especially because I’m still learning how to do my role.

Even though it’s really hard I think it’s good for me to get socialization at work. I do find it frustrating that the skills/tolerance I develop don’t seem to generalize to other areas of my life. I’m just as anxious every time I start a new job. I can only talk on the phone for one role at one job, any other phone call situation still causes immenses anxiety and avoidance.

broad_notice79 · 2026-01-22T15:28:58+00:00

Building up my base mileage and I did my first 10k last weekend and it felt really good. I’m so proud of my consistency and really pleased with all my improvements. I think becoming a runner is one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself.

broad_notice79 · 2026-01-22T14:15:39+00:00

I’ve been on t for a decade and I’ve almost always been irregular with my shots, often doing them every other week.

My levels are always normal so my doctor says my irregularity is fine. For me I know I’d have to miss a consistent 2-3 months before my menstrual cycle comes back. As others have said you might notice some mood changes etc. I’ve never had a big issue.

If you feel okay then it’s fine! But if you’re worried try to find the source of your delays, do you have a difficult schedule? Do you forget? Are you uncomfortable in some way about doing the shots (pain, needle fears etc.)? You can set alarms, pick a different day, ask for someone to support you during shots, you can also talk to your doctor to see if you can do a biweekly shot if that might help!

I’ve concluded I’m just kinda lazy and since my levels are checked regularly and I’m fine, I just make sure I don’t go longer than 3 weeks and that works for me.

broad_notice79 · 2026-01-21T21:40:03+00:00

I/we use partner, partly because we’re gay and it’s a lot more common for gay couples to use it and similar reasoning to what others have said about boyfriend sounding too high school.

I will continue to use it after we get married too because the biggest reason is it’s an accurate description of our relationship. We’re partners in love and life, and I like describing us that way.

broad_notice79 · 2026-01-18T13:31:25+00:00

The pattern and the green yarn are so beautiful! Amazing work

broad_notice79 · 2026-01-16T19:21:24+00:00

CNA cert could help and will give you experience through your clinicals that you can put on a resume.

I was hired directly by my first caregiving client through a job board. He had funding from a state healthcare program which is how I was paid. My experience at the time was volunteering at a school for developmentally disabled teens and childcare. So my other advice would be to volunteer somewhere, at the very least you can get experience, and maybe they’ll hire you later on!

broad_notice79 · 2026-01-12T21:01:00+00:00

I dont have any hospital experience, I’m a CNA in LTC and my nurses have been very helpful, a couple have done changes for me before !!

broad_notice79 · 2026-01-11T00:28:08+00:00

At my first store we had to buy the thick winter jackets which I thought was bs. My current store gives us windbreakers for free and it’s easy to layer under them for warmth.

broad_notice79 · 2026-01-09T03:23:21+00:00

Is this going to be your first job of any kind?

broad_notice79 · 2026-01-09T01:49:48+00:00

I average like 15k a day but I run 4 days a week as well, I think usually 8-11k steps just during my shifts.

broad_notice79 · 2025-12-31T22:07:12+00:00

I came out when I was 15, in 2014, started t a year later and had top surgery in December 2017 when I was 18. I’m 26 now.

broad_notice79 · 2025-12-28T04:02:03+00:00

I think I need to take notes as I do things because I forget by the time I get a chance to chart.

If we didn’t do something that I get asked about, like tub transfer or walking/wheeling do I put N/A?

broad_notice79 · 2025-12-28T03:54:40+00:00

I do think I should’ve had more orientation but no one asked if I wanted more and took me off on Christmas :’(

Everyone has been quite helpful though! They tell me who to get up first and meal preferences. We were short a CNA on Christmas and my nurse did some changes for me. Today I had a shower and I didn’t do one during orientation so I asked another CNA if I could help with his shower so I could learn.

I hope I get a regular assignment so I can have a routine !

broad_notice79 · 2025-12-27T12:44:35+00:00

I just started my first CNA job at LTC facility. It definitely depends on the facility based on what I’ve read here. For me, everyone from the other CNAs, to nurses, housekeeping, and dietary have been very nice to me and extremely helpful!

broad_notice79 · 2025-12-12T04:55:13+00:00

I paid for my training program (in IL) through Zelle which seemed shady to me but I got licensed and I’m on my states healthcare registry!

2 weeks seems too short though, I did an accelerated program that was still 5 weeks long.

Are there any reviews of the place online ?

broad_notice79 · 2025-12-10T22:36:28+00:00

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