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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by moonlake@hexbear.net to c/self_improvement@hexbear.net

Hello comrades and welcome to the first improvement megathread of May! bonfire It's a great time to set some plans for this month if you haven't already.


Some discussion ideas:

  • How was your week?
  • Do you have any plans for next week?
  • Do you have any plans for May?
  • Do you have some streaks or sober days to share?

poster caption: "May 1st, the All-Russian Subbotnik"

spoilerThis iconic Soviet poster by the artist Dmitrii Moor calls on subbotnik (Saturday volunteer) workers to help with public improvement jobs. Subbotnik workers were citizens and/or soldiers who labored without pay on the weekend. This poster was printed for the Moscow subbotnik of 1920 where Vladimir Lenin personally attended. Initially, subbotniks were sporadic local efforts (the first one was in 1919) to boost moral and increase work in the early days of the revolution. But as time progressed, subbotnik work became obligatory and the jobs tended to be mundane and even politically-motivated. Work in the name of “the motherland” generally benefited higher-echelons (party members, plant managers, etc.) who gained the benefits from the free subbotnik laborers.


Good luck with your goals! soviet-chad

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[-] Wmill@hexbear.net 3 points 2 weeks ago

ok this week was alright

fitnessworked out 2 times with the last time being full body

dietfasted 2 times and I really felt the change in my stomach. will try 3 20 hour fasts this week with day off to recover

career/learningMaking my way through a course for python 15 minutes at a time also doing a course on creative writing both of these offered for free by my library

mental healthDone more journaling and working through my feelings of isolation

I see my doctors appointment is for the 12 actually so I got another weak to prepare my health and I look forward to being weighed in. One day I'll get a good scale but if I have access to a doctor I might as well take advantage right now while I'm not working.

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