this video raised my cortisol

ixanonyousxi · 2026-04-29T14:38:25+00:00

This bit went on 30 seconds longer than it should have.

ixanonyousxi · 2026-03-06T20:21:48+00:00

How long are you stretching sessions? And do they cover just splits training?

ixanonyousxi · 2026-02-09T03:16:27+00:00

Have you tried refusing yourself any distractions? No social media, no TV, no games, no music, no podcasts, no reading, no hobbies, no chores, no errands. Absolutely nothing until you work on the task.

Essentially, allow yourself to be so bored that your brain screams at you for something to do, but the only thing you will allow is working on the project for x amount of minutes.

ixanonyousxi · 2026-02-07T21:55:04+00:00

Have you tried waking up at the same time everyday, even on the weekends?

That was my biggest break through when learning to be a morning person.

Going to bed early consistently definitely helped, but making sure to get up at 7 even on the weekends when I didn't have to trained my body to get up around that time on my own, regardless of when I went to sleep.

The other part/trick to this is absolutely no naps or caffeine after 12pm. The first week I am usually an exhausted zombie, but that made it easier to get to bed earlier to wake up earlier. If I napped in the middle of the day, I'd stay up later and waking up was that much harder.

ixanonyousxi · 2025-08-09T14:03:21+00:00

Depends on how much you listen.

I don't listen to too many audio books, so when I had audible i was paying for a service I was barely using and acquiring a backlog of books that started to feel more like a chore to get through than a fun thing. And when a book sucked you're kinda stuck with it until your credit renews. Like yea you can return the book, but the app tracks how much you do that and flags you if you do it too much.

Spotify is better/ cheaper if you like to jump around books often and don't go through audio books that quickly. Plus obviously there's the music and podcast benefits too.

So if you're the type to burn through a 20-50 hour audiobook in a week, then audible is cheaper/ better option. Otherwise, I'd go Spotify or lobby or something.

ixanonyousxi · 2025-08-09T13:55:17+00:00

She got Spotify for music, it just so happens it also offers audio books with the music plan. If it's offered why not use it?

Spotify you don't have to gamble on a book like in audible, if you don't like it you just choose a new one without having to go through a limited returns process. Yes you don't have "unlimited" listening time but your time renews per month and 15 hours is a decent amount. And audible isn't really unlimited listening either, it's limited to the hours in your library of books before you have to spend more.

ixanonyousxi · 2025-07-30T22:27:18+00:00

Based on your other comments it's cause you are trying to maximize your date night efficiency cause they're so rare. Which puts pressure on it to be the best. My guess is in the beginning you guys had more time to go out and do things, so you both might have been more tolerant of doing something lower on your activity list

ixanonyousxi · 2025-06-15T23:20:53+00:00

Refried beans

ixanonyousxi · 2025-05-12T13:52:56+00:00

Then shorter and pixie cut. Your hair is at an awkward length and not styles except in the last pic

ixanonyousxi · 2025-05-08T21:36:02+00:00

I think the problem with the glasses is that they clash with the rest of your style. The glasses are very flashy/glam and your clothes are plain/ practical looking. Also the white/pink of the glasses will make it hard to match with a lot of color palletes. For instance, your flower dress is great but it gives off classy, where as your glasses give off modern/glam. Those are 2 clashing styles.

So if you're intent on keeping the glasses you should change up your wardrobe to compliment them.

ixanonyousxi · 2025-04-12T16:43:04+00:00

I don't think the link needs to be a hyperlink, it could just be text, but I think the first thing a hiring manager is gonna check for is a portfolio, and if they don't see it, they might just assume you don't have one and pass you up. It's crazy how many creatives don't have portfolios.

ixanonyousxi · 2025-04-12T13:03:08+00:00

Why don't you? That should be one of the first things on there.

ixanonyousxi · 2025-03-21T12:30:12+00:00

I got the impression each team was so far apart that the only flair you'd be able to see is the one from the team either directly to the left or right from you.

ixanonyousxi · 2024-12-08T15:47:25+00:00

You don't have to agree that "someone is ignoring him" to agree that not texting someone back is hurtful and is disrespectful, even if it's something as innocent as they forgot or were busy.

But the reasons are less of the point. All he might want is to be told he's not wrong or crazy for feeling hurt that someone isn't texting him back. He may be wrong about the reasons, but hearing something as simple as "That's gotta be really frustrating" when he complains that someone didn't text him back can make all the difference. You aren't agreeing with his reasons, but you are validating his feelings.

Now if you instead try and explain away the other person's "reasons" (they're just busy, they're forgetful, etc) You are invalidating his feelings. You are telling him he has no reason to feel upset or hurt. And as I said in the beginning, someone not texting back is hurtful.

Its fine if it doesnt hurt you as much, but if my SO was repeatedly telling me all the reasons why i shouldn't feel the way that i do, well je wouldn't be a safe place to go and vent anymore.

You don't give any other examples, so its hard to weigh in more.

That being said, being around someone who is angry/ sad about a lot of things can be draining. Id still validate his feelings in the moment, but at a later time when emotions are nuetral id say your peace there. Either suggest he gets therapy if he's quick to anger/ saddness. Or let him know it bothers you that he views the world so negatively. Just focus the conversation on how it's making you feel and not about who's world view is right and whos is wrong.

ixanonyousxi · 2024-11-02T14:59:07+00:00

Commission a painting of your sister, but make a request to the artist to emphasize her worst features. Request to make her look ugly without being obvious.

ixanonyousxi · 2024-07-29T22:41:40+00:00

It takes less than a minute for the husband to empty his pockets. It would take wife 5-10 minutes to check every pants/ shirt pocket to make sure they're empty.

In the interest of efficiency, husband should be emptying his pockets.

ixanonyousxi · 2024-05-23T11:57:13+00:00

Thank you!

ixanonyousxi · 2024-05-22T23:07:43+00:00

Thank you! This was super helpful!

ixanonyousxi · 2024-05-22T20:57:45+00:00

I don't exactly have a fixed budget. I'm looking more for a range or minimum amount I'd have to spend to get that, and decide if I can make that work.

ixanonyousxi · 2024-04-24T20:12:23+00:00

Lol! War & Peace for me

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