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CasualObservationist t1_je1j8gh wrote
Reply to LPT: Keep an old glove in your car and wear it when you fill up with gas. It's better to keep the gas smell on the glove and not on your hand. by Couldbeaccurate
What are you doing with the nozzle that makes your hand smell like gas? In my 30+ years of driving I’ve never gotten gas on my hands or had anyone allude that I smell like gas…
ripduderip t1_je1iwb2 wrote
Reply to comment by EJ_Drake in LPT: create a group in whatsapp, delete other people and you will get a private whatsapp for you to save notes (memes, videos, links, texts, etc) by conspiracyambassador
If you start it off of your mobile, then it is
stonewallmike t1_je1iq2n wrote
There are some really good ideas here and I would encourage you to try them. If they don't work, you might consider that some things just take mental/emotional effort. There aren't 'hacks' to make every task easy. Some things are just hard and the only way to do them is to try harder.
[deleted] OP t1_je1iij5 wrote
Reply to comment by mhptk8888 in LPT: The best light bulb upgrade for your vehicle is to your backup lights or reverse lights. by [deleted]
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Waylandyr t1_je1ihaq wrote
Reply to LPT: Keep an old glove in your car and wear it when you fill up with gas. It's better to keep the gas smell on the glove and not on your hand. by Couldbeaccurate
... How else am I supposed to remember my dad though?
EJ_Drake t1_je1iguc wrote
Reply to comment by BMagni in LPT: create a group in whatsapp, delete other people and you will get a private whatsapp for you to save notes (memes, videos, links, texts, etc) by conspiracyambassador
On mobile yes, on PC Whatsapp this is not available.
RighteousTablespoon t1_je1icmf 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 mom never got an opportunity to properly grieve her mother (family drama being the main reason). It’s really hard to watch her during a down moment. I know she’s got years of work ahead. I always tell her grief is our final act of love.
BaldBear_13 t1_je1i9uz wrote
Reply to comment by qwertisdirty in LPT: If you go camping, especially somewhere remote, triple check your shelter when packing. by qwertisdirty
Personal responsibility and self-sufficiency are indeed a key part of being an adult. But one has to learn to walk before they learn to run.
Camping/hiking people are usually happy to help, but of course one should learn and not become a permanent moocher.
In fact, this is the progression: first you need help, then you do not need help, and finally you are able to help others.
AntiCitizenJuanMWO t1_je1i0zp wrote
Reply to comment by MrColinek820 in LPT Request: How to stop over eating and have more control over my diet? by Vq-Blink
Everyone posting complex plans and things that cost money to achieve, but this is the real winner
Just drink some water lol, it works better than anything
AntiCitizenJuanMWO t1_je1hsj6 wrote
Try this one, its good for you for multiple reasons
Drink a glass of water and wait 10 minutes every time you want to eat something
You will eat less and be more hydrated, a win-win
jsboklahoma1987 OP t1_je1hrej wrote
Reply to comment by lorienne22 in LPT: When applying to jobs on indeed message the employer directly if you are interested in the position. by jsboklahoma1987
Maybe for yours, but the message function is literally how I got the job I have now. So I don’t think it is the same for every employer.
BaldBear_13 t1_je1hfbs wrote
Reply to comment by dandelionbaaby in LPT request cleaning while my partner is home by dandelionbaaby
or maybe you are simply tired by the time your partner gets home :)
Rich-Imagination7497 t1_je1h82r wrote
Commenting cuz same.
dandelionbaaby OP t1_je1h42z wrote
Reply to comment by BaldBear_13 in LPT request cleaning while my partner is home by dandelionbaaby
Thank you! These are some super helpful starting point for me to think about.. I’m not sure why it’s hard for me so the first step seems like figuring that out! Honestly all of those questions could be a simple yes depending on the day! Lol
singer4now t1_je1gzcz wrote
I've had eating disorders most of my life. Including binge eating. For me, finding foods I could volume eat(really big salads, veggies and hummus, etc) helped when I want to eat a lot of food. I choose something that I can eat a lot of without feeling bad, then a smaller amount of craving food.
Single serve snack foods help, as well as making your eating out budget really small so it makes sense to get a kids meal or equivalent. Still get the taste, and fit the craving without crazy over indulgence.
Also when I am craving all you can eat food, my go to is an all you can eat sushi place(that actually has pretty high quality stuff). It helps prevent the ick feeling from over eating, but can eat a lot of food that I otherwise wouldn't be able to afford that volume of.
RSwordsman t1_je1gvx8 wrote
Are you comfortable sharing your motivations with him? With my ex, I felt this weird pressure against doing what I wanted to do because I would always stress about potentially going against her plans. It wasn't a good dynamic.
Surely they wouldn't object to you cleaning and would want to help you get that done, both because it's important to you and generally nice if someone else is doing the cleaning hehe.
Columbus43219 t1_je1gmpw wrote
Reply to comment by BaldBear_13 in LPT request cleaning while my partner is home by dandelionbaaby
Tell them you can have sex as soon as you're done cleaning.
lorienne22 t1_je1fuef wrote
Reply to LPT: When applying to jobs on indeed message the employer directly if you are interested in the position. by jsboklahoma1987
I pull the Indeed submissions for my company. Rest assured we never read those messages. We will check messages for a particular applicant only if we've otherwise already been in contact with the applicant. A direct message stating you want to work here is deemed redundant by our team. Our initial assumption is you want to work here and that's why you've applied. It isn't until we leave messages that go unanswered that we realize you just wanted a place to fill out for your unemployment voucher. I would much rather make a few unanswered phone calls than to rifle through dozens of messages.
qwertisdirty OP t1_je1fqfn wrote
Reply to comment by tofudisan in LPT: If you go camping, especially somewhere remote, triple check your shelter when packing. by qwertisdirty
This advice isn't for niche experts but the general public going on adventures a little outside their usual comfort zone.
CSM3000 t1_je1fm8n wrote
Start to gradually use smaller and smaller bowls for snack times, I don't eats potato chips very often anymore, but when I do it's a much smaller bowl than it used to be. Seconds are not allowed.
Not the silver bullet, but a bullet.
qwertisdirty OP t1_je1fkv3 wrote
sandyslopez t1_je1fjst wrote
Reply to LPT Request: For people who work at a desk or sit in chairs for most of the day, what are some things we can do to prevent our bodies (and mind) from deteriorating over time from sitting in a chair and staring at a computer. by threespeaks
Altérnate between push-ups and squats every hour
titigli t1_je1jd2o wrote
Reply to LPT: Keep an old glove in your car and wear it when you fill up with gas. It's better to keep the gas smell on the glove and not on your hand. by Couldbeaccurate
I would rather not store and put on a dirty glove as an attempt to keep my hands clean. Instead, a box of nitrile disposable mechanic gloves would be good to have on hand for fueling up, or checking and refilling vehicle fluids.