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Bierbart12 t1_je0xt0n wrote

Reply to LPT: How to support someone grieving: the process is not linear and often takes longer than people think (even, and sometimes especially, when the relationship with the deceased was painful or estranged). A year may seem like a long time since a death, but to the grieving, it can feel very recent. by survivalothefittest

This also applies if the person they are grieving is still alive, but the parting of ways felt like a death.

This is an extremely important part that non-therapists never seem to consider

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Boredummmage t1_je0xh14 wrote

Reply to comment by ChaoticAaronStout- in LPT Request: How to stop over eating and have more control over my diet? by Vq-Blink

That said if you aren’t willing to stop eating out pack 1/2 of anything you order while out up and save it for the next meal. Tell yourself if you eat it you will be hungry later. If you get hungry in between meals go for whole fruits or vegetables. This is an easy way to reduce your calories by 1/2or close to it.

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ghostwhowalksdogs t1_je0x8cd wrote

Reply to LPT Request: How to stop over eating and have more control over my diet? by Vq-Blink

You should learn how to cook. YouTube videos galore. Food recipes are all over the web. This will teach you what foods you enjoy making and eating. This will also slow your cravings and enjoy what you eat.

Once you have figured out what like making and eating then you start to invest in some basic cooking utensils to start with. A decent set of knives and a good chopping board. A spice rack. A Digital Slowcooker, Instapot and/or an Digital Airfryer if you want to save time and money in the long run.

You can then experiment with various recipes as you get more advanced. Start of slow by learning basic dishes to cook and then advance to more complex dishes. Set a goal of cooking at least 4 meals a week to begin with. You will fail all lot at first, burn a bunch of things. You will get better as get more patient and more skilled. Stop ordering takeout and delivery. You will learn that you can cook some dishes faster than it takes delivery to come to your house.

And most importantly drink water instead of soda and sugary drinks. Water tempers your appetite and craving for snacks.

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NinjaLanternShark t1_je0wwgz wrote

Reply to LPT: How to support someone grieving: the process is not linear and often takes longer than people think (even, and sometimes especially, when the relationship with the deceased was painful or estranged). A year may seem like a long time since a death, but to the grieving, it can feel very recent. by survivalothefittest

My wife lost her mother several months back. The hard times are when she goes to do something that she would have done with her mom -- prom dress shopping was really hard this year because they'd always do that together.

If you know something like that's coming up perhaps offer extra support for that activity.

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thorfinsguard t1_je0whfz wrote

Reply to comment by IShallSealTheHeavens in LPT: Do not fall for the whole pursue "working for your dream company" idea. You will be so much better off if you have a wonderful, respectful, considerate boss at some normal business who actually values and respects you/your work, and allows you to become successful and proficient in your field. by Dismal_Body_2731

Its not always a trap. I also have unlimited PTO and took 8 weeks off last year lol

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RockPusherMan t1_je0twpa wrote

Reply to comment by heir-of-slytherin in LPT: Do not fall for the whole pursue "working for your dream company" idea. You will be so much better off if you have a wonderful, respectful, considerate boss at some normal business who actually values and respects you/your work, and allows you to become successful and proficient in your field. by Dismal_Body_2731

came here to say that

that's what hobbies are for

work is the thing you HAVE to do so you can DO the things you WANT to do

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IShallSealTheHeavens t1_je0tf0p wrote

Reply to comment by BodSmith54321 in LPT: Do not fall for the whole pursue "working for your dream company" idea. You will be so much better off if you have a wonderful, respectful, considerate boss at some normal business who actually values and respects you/your work, and allows you to become successful and proficient in your field. by Dismal_Body_2731

Unlimited PTO is a trap, sounds good in theory but you don't really ever get to use it. It's usually subject to approval, which means It can be denied or more easily denied since you didn't "earn" any time off. Plus, since you're not accruing any PTO, nothing is cashed out if you ever leave. It really ends up depending on the company, but I've never heard of anyone who has unlimited PTO ever get to take advantage of it.

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keepthetips t1_je0rqcz wrote

Reply to LPT: How to support someone grieving: the process is not linear and often takes longer than people think (even, and sometimes especially, when the relationship with the deceased was painful or estranged). A year may seem like a long time since a death, but to the grieving, it can feel very recent. by survivalothefittest

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