Positivity

Maybe this is the wrong community for this, but to me its very positive that people can get out of depression by just moving more every day.

I know for myself it helps super much, specially lifting weights.

Today marks the first time I enter the study hall not as a student, but as a teacher.

For the coming semester, four groups of undergraduate students will learn to manage microbial cultures and to control microbial growth in foodstuffs under my watch. At the end of the course, hopefully, they can take this knowledge further to make the industry better :)

cross-posted from: https://lemmings.world/post/41335473

cross-posted from: https://piefed.social/c/upliftingnews/p/1766014/these-tiny-actions-could-give-your-life-real-meaning-a-psychologist-explains

I know it's February already and many of use have long-abandoned our resolutions, but researchers have identified steps to not only help you keep them going for longer, but also build more meaning into your day-to-day life. The TL;DR: > > > >

1. Look back before moving forward. Before setting goals, reflect on the previous year. Ask: > >

• what am I proud of or grateful for? > >
• what lifted my energy or sense of purpose? > >
• what drained it? > >
• what did I avoid that actually mattered? > >

2. Pick two or three areas that matter to you > >
3. Arrange your environment so the right behaviours are easy

Alright, so with a new year coming, me and my lovely girlfriend decided to go for it. We're gonna build ourselves for the summer!

We bought two full gym memberships, complete with SPA zone and stuff, and it was among the best decisions we made lately.

It's probably the first time training feels good. We often take the same items/machines, both just set them at their respective load, and we push it together! Much more motivating this way!

And after all is done, sauna is the best way to keep the muscle sore down and reward ourselves for keeping it going. This whole thing becomes enjoyable!

Lots of kiddos came out for Trick-or-Treat. Weather was great here. We also had a big block party on my street. Great to see everyone in such a good mood and having such a great time!

Some may notice that pika@rekabu.ru has been appointed moderator of !Antisexism@lemmy.today and !positivity@lemmy.today. This is my second account.

Unfortunately, as of recently, lemmy.today isn't always properly available from my region, and I want to ensure things go smooth even if VPNs fail. Nothing else changes, both accounts belong to me. Hope for your understanding!

After a while of running quite dry and moving my science on sheer enthusiasm and ramen, I finally got personal research funding and a great side job.

Now I can continue doing my thing, and on the side earn enough to cover all living expenses, plus a bit extra. The path is rocky at times, but I'm grateful I struggled through and got some recognition!

Today felt like the kind of spring day I've waited all winter for! Warm sun, soft breeze, and just enough birdsongs to make the world feel peaceful.

I grabbed a book and walked down to the little park at the end of my street, nothing fancy, just a patch of green with a few old trees. Found a good spot in the shade, leaned back against the trunk, and got lost in the pages for a while.

Every now and then I'd pause just to listen—birds chirping, kids at the school playground in the distance, wind rustling the branches.

Then after a bit, my gf picked me up after she got off work, and we went and had ice cream.

It was a simple day, but honestly, it felt perfect.

If anyone here remembers, I told about a wonderful girl I met...so, long story short, she's here with me now :)

She moved from her hometown about 1200km (750mi) away, which is farthest she's ever been from home, except for tourism, and I admire her move as I hug her.

Guess she loves me a lot!