u/rhialils

after going through some personal stuff and neglecting my dental hygiene, i decided about a month ago to start working on it

ive been flossing (almost) 3x a day everyday, however i cannot for the life of me reach into my back teeth to floss

i have quite a small mouth, so i can really only reach the first 8-10 teeth on the top and bottom of my mouth. ive been very on top of my brushing and make sure to focus on the back teeth that i cant reach

has anyone got any tips? and am i going to see any severe repercussions for not flossing the back teeth? thank you in advance for any advice:)

hi all. to summarise my situation right now, i was made redundant at my job two days ago and have £20 to my name. i have bills coming up that i know i wont be able to cover, and im panicking to say the least.

my friend may be able to secure me a job at her workplace, but that wont be til the end of September and im not sure how ill cope till then. i sell on vinted occasionally, but ive quite literally ran out of things to sell, so thats out the question.

if anyone is able to help me financially via paypal i would be extremely grateful.

Alternatively, if anyone could let me know of any side-hustles I could do to make money (in the UK) i would also appreciate it.

i just wanted to share a recent accomplishment i gained through yoga :)

i am very very naturally unflexible. i also have quite poor back & neck posture.

i started practicing yoga consistently at a studio around 3 weeks ago, and i already see massive differences! to start, i can finally touch my toes without having to stretch, which is huge for me because before i could barely reach my shins.

my posture has also improved a notable amount, and im also more aware of my posture too. i can hold poses for longer, and most importantly my anxiety has started to improve too.

these may be quite small achievements but ive always been so insecure about my flexibility and posture. thought it would be nice to share a little win! im so glad i discovered yoga .

this post is especially for those feeling anxious before their first yoga class :)

hi all :) a few days ago i posted on here asking for advice before my first yoga class, i was very nervous and almost didnt go

and, it went great! there were no spaces at the back so i had to practice at the front - which felt incredibly daunting at first but now i feel it maybe benefited me. my instructor was wonderful, and throughout the class i kept thinking just how at peace i felt in my body. the other students were also incredibly welcoming, and i truly got the sense they everyone was focused on their own practice- i never felt like i was being judged or watched!

the poses at times definitely gave me a challenge, but i had most of them down by the end.

i normally practice at home in my tiny box room (no other space) so my yoga can feel quite disrupted and claustrophobic at times. what a wonderful change being in a studio was! i had space to stretch my body out to my desired point without being worried about kicking my tv off the counter haha

when i left the class, i honestly can’t describe just how good i felt both spiritually and physically.

so if ur feeling worried about attending a class, please please please do not let that stop you. you will feel so accomplished and proud after, i can promise you that.

hi all! ill be going to my first yoga class on monday (vinyasa) and im wondering what to bring?

do i need to bring my mat or is there mats at the studio normally? do i bring my blocks too?

im also slightly nervous in general about it. the class specifies its beginner friendly, but im feeling anxious about falling behind and not knowing the terms/not being able to do the poses.

if anyone has advice for a yoga class newbie id really appreciate it!

i worked at a childrens stay and play cafe as a barista. small independent company, i really enjoyed the environment there and genuinely thought this could be it long term.

heres the thing. I’ve worked there just over 5 weeks, 7 shifts in total, and ive just been fired. the reasons given to me were that I wasnt picking up things quick enough and that i seemed “unfocused”.

my shift lead was aware that i didnt have much experience in coffee, i know how to pull a shot and i can make a good latte milk, but everything else im pretty rusty on. i was told this wouldnt be an issue as “full training will be provided”. every shift i had i was asking my shift lead tips on how to improve my milk as well as generally asking how to make the drinks, and she told me she was too busy. so every shift i was basically on the till, occasionally making an iced coffee as thats one of the things i already knew how to do. as for being “unfocused”, im quite confused. i’d been proactive in everything i was doing at work, although i do suffer with extreme anxiety so im aware sometimes i can perhaps underperform.

from the message the owner sent me regarding my employment, it seems like she expects me to know everything after less than 10 shifts which seems insane. especially considering each one of those shifts were less than 6hrs long, and without the promised “full training”.

all in all, it sucks. ive never been let go from a job before, especially not in the probationary period. the job market in the UK rn is so ass right now and i was lucky to even find this job, which is why i feel so disheartened.

i was already going through a rough patch with my mental health before this job, and now i feel even worse. i do also have suspected autism too (process of getting diagnosed) so i feel like thats probably added to it too. i dont feel like i was a great fit there due to the possible autism, and it felt like no one liked me there either.

i know better things are coming, but god this is awful.

i reached out to a new studio two days ago (friday) to enquire about a tattoo. that same day, they offered me an appointment slot for tuesday, which is in 1 day pretty much. I messaged back confirming that i could do that time.

they read the message but havent replied in two days. i know my appointment isnt officially confirmed as i havent paid deposit, so should i call them/message again?

please note i am autistic! so i sometimes struggle to identify social etiquette and im not quite sure if me double calling/messaging them is rude? i know tattoo artists are very busy but as the appointment i was offered is in a day, im not sure what to do here

this isnt my first tattoo, at the regular studio i used to get tattooed at they were quick to reply so ive never had to navigate this before!