Basically I am a SERIOUS daydreamer and while I love this about myself and it makes me-time fun etc I have been told that I seem floaty and spaced out even in social interactions and I have noticed that people don't connect with me as much/take me as seriously!! This has not affected my daily functioning, but it is becoming a problem in my personal life and also in my work life because how am I supposed to achieve my goals if people don't connect with me or dismiss me because I seem 'distracted'... I would like to be more lively and focused and I would be grateful for any advice on that (I am anticipating lots of 'meditation' but would like other suggestions if possible as meditation is torturous and I have tried it and hated it.)
posted by dinosaurprincess
on May 6, 2013 -
15 answers
I want to be a healthy, fit person, and I want my partner to want that, too. What's the selling point? How can I convince my SO to make this change with me and notice how our generally very sedentary life is sucking the life out of our relationship? Help!
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 16, 2013 -
31 answers
Looking for lifehacks to help me thrive in a stressful high-pressure job working 50+ hours a week long-term. I am special, find out why..
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posted by f3l1x
on Mar 18, 2013 -
21 answers
If you have an object with a given base length and a given CG height, how fast can it travel before you have to worry about it running over an obstacle and falling over?
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posted by Popular Ethics
on Mar 5, 2013 -
16 answers
Can anyone point me towards a good resource for learning more about Poul la Cour's work on wind turbines? Or other historic wind turbine work?
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posted by teraspawn
on Nov 13, 2012 -
3 answers
Let's say for whatever reason you've only slept five hours last night and have to be productive today. What's the healthiest way to compensate for a temporary lack of sleep?
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posted by mecran01
on Nov 12, 2012 -
27 answers
Can I use a CFL or LED bulb in an outside flood light type fixture that is hooked up to an in-wall Intermatic timer? I was told no but I would like to confirm. If that is the case, I'd love a short explanation in plain English. I tried Googling but I'm still confused.
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posted by dottiechang
on Nov 10, 2012 -
11 answers
We're building a new house and have a roof with plenty of space for number of solar panels, most likely photo-voltaic electric ones. But I'm hard-pressed to find a thorough *current* analysis discussing the pros and cons of various schemes for the systems.
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posted by wkearney99
on Nov 3, 2012 -
6 answers
Commercial landlords/property management: You are approached by a solar power company or a wireless telecom company that wants to lease space on your roof. Can you list in order of importance (to you and your firm) the issues that you want to be fully informed about and cover point by point in negotiations and any potential lease?
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posted by thewalrus
on Nov 2, 2012 -
3 answers
I feel awful. Please share your resources for reasonable, safe and sane information about nutrition.
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posted by vignettist
on Oct 29, 2012 -
18 answers
How can I reframe my thinking so that I stop comparing myself to coworkers who do all they do AND have families to take care of at home?
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posted by ArgyleMarionette
on Oct 15, 2012 -
16 answers
I have a home in Louisville, Kentucky that I want to possibly put solar panels on but I need to know the whole process for 2012. i have read where solar panels cost are lower now given the glut from China.
posted by usermac
on Oct 7, 2012 -
3 answers
Calling all electrical engineers! Need some clarity on how to figure out solar charging rates and consumption of a USB device...
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posted by griffey
on Sep 8, 2012 -
3 answers
I'm looking for recommendations for music that might make me feel better about myself.
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posted by Solomon
on Aug 31, 2012 -
34 answers
Will turning up the thermostat on my central air and buying a window AC unit for the one room I use the most make a significant difference in my electric bill?
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posted by Vorteks
on Aug 8, 2012 -
14 answers
Home energy advances. Are there any new developments I should know about as I'm about to move into an older single-family home after 13 years of living in an apartment? It is a gas/electric home with heavy tree shade.
posted by usermac
on Jul 13, 2012 -
6 answers
I am considering changing my electricity provider and I have never done this before. What I want to know are what things should be considered before making a switch such as this. My basics reasons are cost and that
Comed, the local provider has treated me like crap over the years and I am tired of their corporate doublespeak and crappy service.
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posted by lampshade
on Jun 26, 2012 -
6 answers
What is the most environmentally friendly way to boil water for, e.g., tea?
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posted by acm
on Jun 6, 2012 -
23 answers
Was reading about microchips that are designed to allow a few mistakes (known as '
Sloppy Chips'), and pondering equivalent kinds of 'coding' errors and entropy in biological systems. Can a fair comparison be made between the two?
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posted by 0bvious
on Jun 5, 2012 -
4 answers
Are there any sci-fi (or scientific) examples of people exploring the idea of "battery trees" - genetically engineered organisms which harness photosynthesis to store electrical energy?
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posted by unmake
on Jun 1, 2012 -
11 answers
Help me stop gaslighting myself. I need to take better care of myself physically and emotionally, because invalidating my own problems is going nowhere.
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posted by anonymous
on May 29, 2012 -
16 answers
My job (which I love) is sapping my small reserve of social energy and killing my (already near non-existent) social life. I don't want to be a hermit! How can I get more interested in doing things with people after work instead of always cocooning?
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posted by Knicke
on May 25, 2012 -
25 answers
Are there differences in the energy needed for a plant to produce a certain color flower than a different plant producing a different color?
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posted by rich
on May 8, 2012 -
8 answers
How do I best prepare my body to work 3rd shift/midnight shift? Is there anything good to do in the weeks before I begin, and to maintain when I start the work? Any good vitamins, etc. that could be taken? Something healthy to help with staying awake? Some personal info inside...
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posted by PeppahCat
on Apr 30, 2012 -
19 answers
I run an oscillating fan in my room for large parts of the day for the white noise and the breeze. How much is this adding to my carbon footprint, and can I be more efficient about it?
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posted by Echobelly
on Apr 20, 2012 -
12 answers
I start grad school in four months, and I’m worried about my apathy and extreme fatigue that are possibly a result of my marijuana dependency and/or my SSRIs. What are some steps I can take to get these issues sorted out in light of my anxieties about changing meds and my reluctance to give up marijuana?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 18, 2012 -
20 answers
My brother is asking for research help, and it's definitely not my area of expertise. Can anyone help him out? He needs books on energy use, but he
wants them biased. Yes.
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posted by timepiece
on Apr 2, 2012 -
5 answers
I'm a healthy female in my late 20's. Every once in a while I need an extra "wake the f up" boost. Are there severe health risks in consuming a 5-hour energy once every week? What should I be looking out for if it becomes a problem?
posted by InterestedInKnowing
on Mar 17, 2012 -
12 answers
I need to approximate, very simply and avoiding any mention of fluid dynamics because this is for schoolkids aged 14-16, the forces acting on a volume of air that is being pulled through a tube by a fan. My physics is failing me. Help!
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posted by dowcrag
on Mar 9, 2012 -
6 answers
Recently moved apartment, and found that two of the rooms are filled with negative energy. Guests concur: when you're in these rooms, you'd rather be elsewhere. Therefore I'm looking for tried-and-tested home improvement tips to clear rooms of negative energy and fill it with positive. (I've looked into feng shui, but interested to know what specifically has worked for the community.) Thanks!
posted by scrm
on Feb 23, 2012 -
32 answers
How can we help a precocious, highly curious 4-year-old who gets really anxious and frustrated if he can't channel his energy towards doing something?
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posted by divabat
on Jan 12, 2012 -
10 answers
How is it that a tiny housefly has enough energy to drive me mad by flying around my house for an hour or more? How long could it keep going?
posted by rongorongo
on Jan 11, 2012 -
2 answers
Anybody have ideas for a how to partition our living room from our kitchen to conserve heat/energy? But in a cheap yet stylish way? Opening between the two rooms is about 10-14 feet wide (image a normal doorway about seven times the width, maybe the size of a small garage door)
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posted by The ____ of Justice
on Dec 14, 2011 -
12 answers
I need more energy - how can I stop being tired and have the strength and will to get more done? Tell me what I'm doing wrong and give me your tips for being energetic - lots of snowflake details inside.
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posted by Frowner
on Dec 2, 2011 -
45 answers
As I head into the darkness of winter in Northern England, I'm starting to notice the same pattern I suffered from last year...sleeping even less than I normally do (4-6 hours instead of 6-7). I'm not even sleepy or remotely tired until 2, 3, sometimes even 4 am, when I force myself to fall asleep. I wake up at 8 or 9 (sometimes earlier). What could be happening here, physiologically or otherwise? If it's related to the lack of sun/light, how does that even work?
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posted by iamkimiam
on Nov 20, 2011 -
15 answers
We just had an energy audit done for our 104 year old house and 3/4 of the heat loss was coming from the uninsulated walls. I was advised to get cellulose insulation. I've heard bad things about blowing insulation into old houses like mine, but the auditor said it would be densely packed and not be a problem. I've been reading up and haven't been able to find any definitive answers. Is it okay to have cellulose insulation blown in to my old house if it is densely packed?
posted by charred husk
on Nov 11, 2011 -
14 answers
What are the dimensions of an offshore oil rig -- length, width, height? Since they vary in size, a range would be fine. The info needs to come from a specific source / document. I have had no success with Google. (Asking for a non-Mefite friend.) Thanks!
posted by slidell
on Nov 7, 2011 -
10 answers
