#they don't have a framework for the change and don't want to accommodate it

[emblazons]

Hollywood Strike(s) thoughts, skip if you want

ngl: While I do see the huge boon that is having a show like Stranger Things stand in solidarity with this strike being a Californian with a bunch of friends who live and work in and around media makes me...less optimistic this will be over quickly than a lot of people here.

The issue here isn't just paying writers (or creators in general, given the other looming Hollywood strikes)—it's a fundamental shift in the business models of entertainment. The last 10 years of streaming have completely changed the way everything works in Hollywood, and that's before you take into account the fact that every single corner of the industry (and America) has felt the shockwaves of the pandemic financially anyway—which means negotiations aren't just about greed, but network restructuring AND transforming ideology.

I do think they'll win—the fact that they stand at 97% solidarity within their 11K union, and other creators across every industry and the world are backing them—but given writers strikes generally last 100-ish days and have gone on as long as six months? Combined with the fact that the actors + directors guilds will be joining them if it doesn't end in 55 days, which would be the shortest writers strike on record?

I'd settle in a bit if I were you lmao

[queermarzipan]

OKAY WHAT THE FUCK

[append 12ft.io/ at the start all urls if you don't have a telegraph account]

Sex is biological fact, NHS declares in landmark shift against gender ideology

Campaigners welcome change to constitution, which will ban trans women from female-only wards, as ‘return to common sense’

Laura Donnelly, Health Editor

30 April 2024 • 12:01am

The NHS is to declare that sex is a matter of biology in a landmark shift against gender ideology.

Changes to the health service’s written constitution proposed by ministers will for the first time ban trans women from women-only wards, and give women the right to request a female doctor for intimate care.

The NHS constitution, a document that aims to set out the principles and values of the health service and legal rights for patients and staff, was last updated in 2015. It has to be updated at least every 10 years by the Secretary of State. 

Campaigners for women’s rights welcomed the significant shift, which comes after years of wrangling and follows accusations that the health service had been captured by “gender ideology”.

In 2021, NHS guidance said trans patients could be placed in single-sex wards based on the gender with which they identified.

The new constitution will state: “We are defining sex as biological sex.”

The clarification means that the right to a single-sex ward means patients would “not have to share sleeping accommodation with patients of the opposite biological sex”.

Until now, no commitment was made to biological sex, meaning some female patients complained that they were forced to share sleeping space with trans women – those who are born male but identify as female.

Women’s rights campaigners said the move was a “return to common sense and an overdue recognition that women’s wellbeing and safety matter.”

However, NHS leaders raised concerns that the health service was being “dragged into a pre-election culture wars debate”.

The changes to the constitution are a further indication of a change in attitudes after the Cass review into the NHS’s gender identity services found evidence that allowing children to change gender was built on weak foundations.

Dr Hilary Cass, a paediatrician, said allowing “social transitioning” for young people – when they are treated as the opposite gender – could “change their trajectory” and lead to them pursuing a potentially damaging medical pathway in later life.

The updates to the constitution will also include the introduction of a duty to help patients get back to work and embed “Martha’s Rule” into the framework of the health service.

This follows pledges by Victoria Atkins, the Health Secretary, to give families the right to access a rapid review from an outside team if a patient is deteriorating. It is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, who died in 2021 after medics missed signs of sepsis and failed to heed warnings from her parents that their daughter’s condition was getting worse.

Women will also be given the right to request that intimate care is provided, where reasonably possible, by someone of the same biological sex.

It follows warnings that some female patients have been pressured into accepting such care from trans-identifying staff who were born male.

The proposed changes will also see discrimination requirements updated, with the word gender replaced with sex.

Gender reassignment remains a protected characteristic, meaning that a transgender patient could be given their own room in a hospital to protect their right to a single-sex service.

The document also places a duty on health providers to use “clear terms” to communicate and take account of biological differences. It follows pledges from ministers to stop NHS trusts using terms like “chestfeeding” and “people who give birth”.

In February, Ms Atkins highlighted her concerns, telling The Telegraph: “We need to be making this robust case to refuse to wipe women out of the conversation.”

On Tuesday, she said: “We want to make it abundantly clear that if a patient wants same-sex care they should have access to it wherever reasonably possible.

“We have always been clear that sex matters and our services should respect that.

“By putting this in the NHS constitution we’re highlighting the importance of balancing the rights and needs of all patients to make a healthcare system that is faster, simpler and fairer for all.”

Maya Forstater, chief executive of gender critical group Sex Matters, said: “It is excellent news that the NHS constitution is being revised to put ‘sex’ in its rightful place – at the heart of principle 1, which sets out that the NHS must treat everyone with equality and respect for their human rights.

“The confusion between ‘sex’ and ‘gender’ in official policies like the NHS constitution is what has enabled women’s rights to be trampled over in the name of transgender identities.

“Sex, of course, is a matter of biology, not identity, and it is welcome that the NHS is now spelling this out in relation to single-sex accommodation and intimate care.”

Ms Forstater said too many female patients seeking that intimate care be given by a woman had been pressured into accepting a trans-identifying male instead.

“Healthcare providers have become confused and frightened by the idea that a gender recognition certificate, or even just a personal identity claim, overrides other people’s rights when it comes to same-sex care from healthcare professionals.”

She said the shift was “simply a return to common sense and an overdue recognition that women’s wellbeing and safety matter.”

Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents healthcare leaders, said its members would review the proposals in detail.

However, he added: “What is absolutely clear at this stage is that a focus on high-quality care for all is maintained and that the NHS is not dragged into a pre-election culture wars debate. This is not where energies should be focused.”

Mr Taylor said staff worked hard to show fairness and compassion towards all patients.

“In particular, groups of people, including trans and non-binary patients, continue to receive some of the worst health outcomes of any group in our society and NHS leaders and staff will want to do all they can to support these patients, as well as their trans and non-binary staff to reduce inequalities.

“Whatever changes are eventually introduced following the consultation need to be clear and workable for NHS staff, who should not expect to have to interpret ambiguous guidance at a local level.”

The eight-week consultation will be the first stage of a review of the constitution.

The Government will consider responses from everyone, including the public, clinicians and medical professionals, patients, carers and organisations representing patients and staff and health stakeholders, before publishing the consultation response and the new NHS constitution.

Louise Ansari, chief executive of Healthwatch England said: “The NHS constitution plays a crucial role in shaping the culture of our NHS and helping the public to know their rights.

“Since the NHS constitution launched, it has helped to shift the balance of power from services towards patients and their families. But, with only a third of people knowing their rights, there is still a long way to go.

“Given the challenges our NHS faces, a conversation to reaffirm and raise awareness of the most important rights to the public has never been more timely.

“We urge everyone to take part in the consultation and have their say. This is your opportunity to send a clear message about the rights you hold most dear.”

[queerfables]

Aro headcanon meme

Share 5 aro headcanons across 5 pieces of media and tag 5 followers to do the same. I was tagged by @asexual-fandom-queen and @aroeddiediaz.

Tagging: @savethepinecones @queenofthearchipelago @aspecbuddie @uttermywish @las-lus

5. Shannon Diaz (911)

Controversial choice maybe but I just love the idea of Shannon and Eddie as two queer kids who didn't really understand the connection they had with each other and misunderstood it to be romantic when it was something else entirely. When Shannon asks Eddie for a divorce she says she needs to figure out how to be someone's mother and then maybe she can try to be someone's wife. But maybe the truth is that she wants to be someone's mother without being someone's wife. Even though she hated Eddie leaving and just wanted her partner back by her side, maybe it was easier when he was making unilateral decisions that allowed them to be a family without having to be a couple. Maybe if they'd had more time they could have figured out a way to be happy together as queerplatonic co-parents.

4. Dean Winchester (SPN)

I have a whole mental manifesto about this but the short version is that Dean is one of those characters who craves intimate, stable relationships and the only framework he has for that is a conventional nuclear family. But as much as he longs for it, he can't make himself fit into that kind of a role. The closest he comes is a queerplatonic partnership with his brother and a turbulent situationship with the angel that pulled him out of hell. And btw I love that for him and I think he should lean into it. It's not exactly conventional romance, but for all that he used to talk about an "apple pie" life, this honestly feels like such a happy ending for him. Also sidenote but I'm such a sucker for aro characters who fuck.

3. Toph Beifong (AtLA)

I don't have an in depth character analysis for this one. I just love Toph so much and I think it would rock if she was aromantic.

2. Alexis Rose (Schitt's Creek)

Alexis is a character I don't necessarily headcanon as straightforwardly aromantic, because I love her relationship with Ted and I think it's genuine, but I definitely read her as somewhere on the spectrum. I think she's prone to confusing attraction and a desire for intimacy with a desire for romance, and also often performs romantic reciprocation she doesn't actually feel. She likes attention, she likes being wanted, and historically she was not very good at taking other people's feelings into consideration, which is why she's been in a lot of very shallow relationships that didn't mean much to her or, in most cases, her partner. She's always valued adventure, and romance was often a vehicle for that for her, but throughout the show she also grows to appreciate family, community, and success in her career to the point that she doesn't have to centre her life around romance any more, even a romance that for maybe the first time ever actually means a lot to her. I love the idea that part of her future might involve realising that romance actually just isn't that important to her, which is why she finds it so hard to accommodate her partner's needs. I love the idea of her connecting with other aro-spec people who understand her, and realising that she can be okay with or without a partner but she doesn't have to change who she is just to check that box.

1. JD (Scrubs)

Most of these headcanons I could go either way on but JD is my number one, die hard, I-am-going-to-start-Biting-about-this aro character belief. I am not an aro JD truther I am an aro JD perceiver. He wants to be in a romantic relationship so bad right up until the point he's in one and then he immediately starts sabotaging it. He has an entire arc about how he only wants what he can't have and I will die on the hill that not being able to have it is fundamental to him wanting it. He's hung up on feeling like the world is passing by around him because he doesn't have a partner but having a partner has historically not actually made him very happy. Free my guy from amatonormativity 😭😭😭 all he needs is his queerplatonic bond with his bestie and the weird toxic sex thing he's doing with his boss and his boss' ex wife. (Gif evidence under the cut.)

The bestie:

The boss:

The boss' ex wife:

[trans-axolotl]

hi so ive been reading a lot of your mad liberation stuff (i think thats the term i cant actually remember atm) and im having trouble understanding some of it so i want to like ask this for clarification

is it like. not quite antirecovery but that "recovery" shouldnt be the default? like mad ppl should be able to live as is, and if they want to seek recovery they can but shouldnt be looked down on for not doing that?

or that like. "recovery" doesnt look like psychiatric definitions?

sorry i dont know if im phrasing things right im pretty dissociated lol

ty for your time tho!

hi anon!

I'm always happy to answer clarification questions. I know when I was first learning about antipsych stuff, there were so many terms and concepts that were new to me, and I'm always still learning more.

A lot of what you've said is stuff I agree with! When I'm thinking about the concept of recovery, it feels important to me to really analyze what people really mean when they say "recovery" in the current psych system. I might ask questions like:

Who gets to define recovery? Is the mad/mentally ill/neurodivergent person supported in setting their own priorities and goals, or is the only thing prioritized the mental health professional's ideas about wellness?

How do ableist concepts of normality and conformity contribute to our ideas about recovery? What ways might recovery frameworks get in the way of radical acceptance of mad/MI/ND people's traits? How do ideas of recovery contribute to stigma and violence against mad/MI/ND people?

What ways does the psych system enforce recovery, even at the cost of bodily autonomy and freedom? What ways does psych treatment use violence to enforce recovery?

Within the current psych system, I think that "recovery" is not a neutral concept, and I think it's one that contributes to a lot of fucked up patterns within the psych system. There's so many ableist and sanist ideas that label mad/MI/ND people just existing as a threat, and force cure on us instead of building a society that embraces madness/MI/ND. The language about being a "danger to yourself and others" reveals the ways that mad/MI/ND people are often labeled as inherently unsafe if we're existing in public, if we have nonconforming behaviors, if we talk to ourselves in public, if we stim, etc. There's this pattern set up within the psych system where unless we're actively compliant with treatment, unless we're institutionalized, unless we're taking our meds and going to therapy and doing every little thing the psych system asks us to, we're labeled as dangerous and unstable.

In a system where "treatment" is often violent, coercive, and oppressive, I think that the way recovery is defined is a really harmful framework. Recovery in the psych system is more about compliance then it is about actually listening to our needs. It treats mad/MI/ND people as unworthy unless we're doing every single thing that the psych system wants us to. And I think that mindset is super damaging to mad/MI/ND people. It makes us feel like we're not deserving of support, care, accommodations, and community unless we're willing to give up our autonomy, conform to ableist ideals about "normal" behavior, and give up so much of ourselves. I'm much more interested in separating morality from our ideas of health and wellness, meeting people where they're at, and embracing the idea that it is totally fine to exist openly and fully as a mad person. We do not have to change ourselves in ways we don't want to. My mad community is always going to be one that embraces + prioritizes people who have no interest in recovery, who want and need to keep using behaviors labeled as dangerous, odd, and crazy, who don't comply with treatment and who demand the right to exist anyway.

I think that as mad/MI/ND people, we should have the room to define healing/coping/resistance/resilience/care in a way that is affirming and supportive for us, instead of just being restricted to "recovery." Our distress, pain, and hurt is very real, and we deserve support, skills, resources to help us navigate that in a way where we aren't shamed and aren't forced into coercive treatment. We should be able to set our own goals and priorities about what actually feels important for us in making our lives better/more tolerable. I'm not super interested in telling mad/MI/ND people to stop using the term recovery because I think for a lot of people it's a familiar shorthand to sort of describe a lot of different ways of healing. But I think it really is worth critiquing the concept, doing self inquiry about what it actually means to us, and analyzing the ways we use recovery in our communities and who that might exclude.

Personally, I don't like to use recovery language around a lot of my own madness, because it's important to me to be able to validate and affirm the ways I exist as a crazy person in the world. I think of my bipolar & psychosis as fundamental ways that I engage with the world, and I'm really glad that those are the ways I experience my life. I don't think of my bipolar and psychosis as a transient state that I will "recover" from and wake up one day and have all that taken away from me. I find a lot of value and meaning in my psychosis and my mood cycles, and I think I would lose a lot if I no longer experienced them. At the same time, there are ways that my psychosis and bipolar have changed the way my bad days look, ways that my self harm has really caused me a lot of distress and was really debilitating, and ways that my relationship with suicide is incredibly, incredibly difficult. I've been able to find support, healing, and care from places outside the psych system in a way that feels more meaningful for me than the psychiatric systems definition of recovery. Every time I go into the mental health system and try to express that I don't want to stop having hallucinations, that I want to use harm reduction for my self harm, and that I don't want to go on meds, I am labeled as noncompliant, antirecovery, dangerous, and incapable of living outside of institutions. This is despite the fact that I have worked really hard in building up a support system, access tons of resources, have found a bunch of coping strategies that work for me, and have built a life that accommodates my madness.

So to answer your question, I am against the ideas the recovery should be the default and I am really critical of the way the psych system uses recovery as a foundation for coercive treatment, but I fully support mad/MI/ND people's right to find healing, support, resistance, care, coping skills, resources in whatever way makes sense to them and fits with their needs and autonomy.

Summary: The current concept of recovery in our mental health system is based on ableist ideas about normality and labels mad/MI/ND as dangerous for just existing as mad people. Coercive treatment like psych wards tries to force ideas about recovery onto all mad/MI/ND people, and makes us feel like we are unworthy if we aren't doing everything we can to be compliant. Mad/MI/ND people have the right to define what healing/coping/resistance/care means to them, and if that means rejecting ideas of recovery, treatment, and conformity, our autonomy should be respected.

Feel free to ask any other questions!

[butts-bouncing-on-the-beltway]

Does anti-psych include therapy? I was put in a institution and am very opinionated against institutions and etc but I've been finding therapy helpful.

I want to start with the underlying premise here that I think you may be struggling with: all mental health care under our current system is inherently harmful vs all mental health care under our current system is inherently less helpful than it could be because of the individualization and medicalization of it's approach.

Therapy can absolutely be helpful! Likely it would still be helpful under another system of mental health care! But what do we consider to be valid "therapy" and why? What do we exclude from that framework and why? How much more supportive of our clients could we be as therapists if everyone's basic needs were already being met by their community and they were only having to come to us with what therapist's call additive symptoms rather than negative symptoms because negative symptoms like executive dysfunction, fatigue etc, were being accommodated by community services as a baseline?

I see a lot of clients who really wouldn't need to see me at all, or at least could stand to see far less of me, if they had someone who could stop by a few hours a week to handle logistical things lile helping them make phone calls, prepare meals in advance, and tidy. I have other clients who would benefit significantly from just having someone stop by to body double and socialize while THEY perform those tasks. I have clients who don't need support with tasks regularly, but do intermittently with depressive and chronic health episodes. So much of my work with them is undoing shame they should never have been made to feel in the first place for naturally struggling to function at full capacity during a time of stress. And while sure, therapy can help with that, it's reactive. A better world reduces the number of people who grow up feeling that shame by normalizing the reasons for which amd mechanisms by which we are interdependent on one another.

So the short answer is yes, anti-psych does include therapy.

But the long answer is, that absolutely still means there can be value gotten from the systems we have now, especially if you are in need of help now. Something can often be better than nothing, and the field as a whole is always changing, so old ways of thinking and working with clients DO phase out thank goodness. That doesn't mean we stop pushing for better either, even if that means, as mental health care providers, holding ourselves so accountable to the past of our field that we declare its foundations unsalvagable.

I've had good and bad therapy. I've even performed good and bad therapy. Therapy is a tool, and tools can be largely neutral when built correctly. Not all the tools in the therapy toolbox have been. We need to be conscientious of that while we're using it, and work to root out the badly built tools so that future generations don't feel that impact.

[elfhunk]

hi! i just wanted to say that all of your stuff on exercise and having a good relationship with your body has been really nice to read on my dash.

i've been trying on and off for the last few years to get myself back into a consistent exercise routine that i enjoy (COVID happened, stuff in my life happened, etc.) and i think that both your perspectives + obvious love of the gym are really helpful as motivation.

if i can ask a question: do you have any advice on developing a consistent, realistic schedule and sticking to it? (of course, while still being okay if things come up and change what you can do.) for me, i think one of the reasons i fell out of my routine is that my work/social/life obligations have changed a lot in the past few years. so i've been struggling to figure out where to slot in time for exercise when it feels like there's always something else i could or "should" be doing.

also, thanks for all the fun warframe stuff! i haven't played in ages because of the aforementioned obligation time crunch, but it's also really cool to see what you're doing in the game. my playstyle and preferred warframes were pretty opposite to yours, so i really had no clue that you could do a lot of the things you've shown off.

thank you! i'm glad it's having the desired impression on the other side. i used to think posting about it or deigning to enjoy brief moments of self-indulgent flexing was gauche when i've only put in the bare minimum of effort since i started lifting in 2020... but... uh...

when we only see images of people who have been kissed by perfectly specialized genetics and have dedicated a huge amount of their time, money and resources to it and have these immaculate perfectly proportioned bodies?

that only makes the body dysmorphia madness worse for all of us? especially when so many of those images aren't given context... or disclosing who is and isn't using certain drugs. 🫠

anyway, my handy tool in all of this is a thing i picked up as a habit from sexologist and all around wonderful woman dr. lindsey doe a long, long time ago:

a want, will, won't list.

although in this instance of teaching it was being used to discuss sexual activity, it's how i end up thinking about basically any major decision or lifestyle change.

time just is not infinite! you cannot do it all! there is going to be compromise!

these kinds of tools are a great way to help your brain organize your conflicting thoughts and set boundaries for yourself.

so, i don't know your brain or what accommodations you need, but i hope this framework might help you start figuring it out?

how many hours, total, do you want to spend a week?

how much time on strength training?

how much time on cardio?

how many individual days a week?

what are you willing to change about your existing schedule?

what won't you change under any circumstances?

would you be willing to buy some home equipment?

pay for a different gym that's closer by?

would you want to take a class or pay for a trainer?

do you have friends who would want to pursue this with you?

there's a ton of resources published by actual personal trainers on how to structure a full body workout into a given week for people with every possible permutation of schedule availability if you look for them.

as mentioned before, i've actually been having a horrible time at the gym this year. my appetite is shot, my energy is gone, and i've just been unable to prioritize it. part of my own journey with this has been acknowledging where there's necessary compromise. i've had to spend more time working on my brain than my body this year, and that's okay.

i can show myself kindness while still trying to problem solve. i can make cooking meals easier, i can budget for more accessible options, i can go maybe 2-3 days a week instead of 3-4 like i used to.

to facilitate this, i've also been trying to focus even more on the immediate benefits of this work.

focusing on minor aesthetic differences you won't see payoff for months or years just isn't particularly motivating?

but when i've had a long day and i just desperately need an hour or two to focus on something physically demanding that requires my full attention? where i get to walk away feeling physically exhilarated and accomplished, even if i was no where near my PR?

that's self care, baby! we all understand how important that is!

your body is truly just too stupid to care about the long term goals. it will just feel really good, and much better than it did an hour before even if the actual performance of that session was mediocre.

apologies for another full essay a response!

again, i truly just don't know your life or your circumstances, so i can only provide broad strokes... but i hope this at least gives some scaffolding to begin tackling the issue with some kindness to yourself as you re-calibrate.

[mistype360]

mbti typing for carmen/🫶 anon

my favorite mbti/enneagram typing

mbti: esfp 🔥🔥

i think you sent an enneagram questionnaire (wasn't sure if you wanted 1 or both), but i tried my best to type your mbti just in case

being focused on the present and the future is pretty much indicative of being low in si. i also notice you are very "go with the flow," and don't like meticulous or detailed planning, which is very se-like as well. you're also very open to change (esp if it's fun or favorable), indicating you're higher to se or ne.

i ended up settling on se. the part about making decisions, and not dwelling too much on something if it doesn't seem realistic, is pretty much the epitome of high se user.

you give fi vibes (i am literally the worst typer ever), so i thought that fit well with your mbti. i did see a slight bit of fe, but i mostly attributed that to your enneagram 9 typing (which i explain further later). this was probably the more challenging part, as it seems like you have pretty open, changing, and flexible values - which can often be contradictory to a high fi user which is a lot more concrete.

at the same time, it made a little bit of sense. in the case of auxiliary functions, especially an auxiliary fi, having *a* framework of morality does not mean that framework *can't* be subject to change.

enneagram: 9w8 so/sp 974 🥶🥶

from what i get from your answers, you like positivity. you don't like thinking about things you don't like. you like focusing on the good aspects of life, and honestly anything that isn't too serious or emotional.

even in the question about fears - it's not that you don't have any, everyone does. but i think it's that you may avoid trying to search for what exactly they are, or thinking too long about uncomfortable feelings.

this is incredibly enneagram 9.

most type 9 descriptions on the internet talk more about external conflict (people-pleasing, going with the flow of the group, etc etc). while i agree with this, and see it pretty subtly in your answers, i've always interpreted type 9's as very conflict avoidant in general - even if it's internally. this is also why many ennneagram 9's, and also what you explain, don't like showing or expressing their emotions to others.

when there are times of internal conflict, or experiencing any negative emotion, they choose to repress it. for whatever reason- wether it is people-pleasing or discomfort, they don't want to show or confront it. at least, not immediately.

in terms of subtypes, social (or self preservation) 9 is most fitting. when it comes to making decisions, you seem to consider others opinions a lot. you are probably also a very good mediator, and try to stay neutral in situations. from the way you describe it, when you make decisions you almost "merge" with the group. you consider people's opinions with your own, and are pretty accommodating.

the parts about not wanting to feel negative, or avoiding it at any chance is also why i put a 7 fix. the types 2-7-9 are the positivist triad, and your desires of wanting to live a happy life check out a lot with what a 7 might desire: to be happy.

for your last fix, i gave you a 4 (although i didn't think it was as prominent as your 7 and 9 fixes). honestly your description about experiencing shame, and even your childhood experience of it, was how a type 4 would internalize their shame. they almost try to not experience it until it piles up and they begin to feel ashamed, redirecting inside themselves.

[sinister-faye]

The new years resolution update.

Gonna keep this one smaller.

But I had another mental barrier pop up recently. And this one was the hardest one yet.

It turns out that most of my projects were a form of dissociation. Before recently, I only thought of disassociation as going numb. Or merely zoning out. But I never thought of it as a positive thing.

Like my plans all pretty much looked like:

Step 1: come up with a framework, or rough draft.

Step 2: I'll figure it out later. But it will probably be cool with 0 friction or obstacles.

Step 3: accept awards and accolades. And get a billion dollars.

When life got tough I would then use these blogs, the writing of lore™️, or the daydreaming about success act as a form of self regulation.

And holy shit life has been tough. There is a graveyard of like 16 projects from 2023. All decent ideas. But, no plans to deal with failure. No plans to deal with time limitations. No plans for any kind of struggle, or lack of knowledge.

During an awful time in my life I learned to daydream. A LOT. During my 2 year disassociation nightmare called a Mormon mission I learned how to make plans. But my current life sucked so fucking bad, that I couldn't let any amount of negativity into my little dream space. Including little pieces of friction like: lack of knowledge, or experience get in the way of my shiny dream that would save me from a life of drudgery. Anything that did not resemble that life.

So that mode and mindset stuck with me.

There didn't need to be a plan beyond wild success and awesome art. It really just needed to help me get through a struggle. But once I was getting started on something, if there was any friction, suddenly I needed to switch to something else. As the excitement and soothing feelings of project A would end. I would need project B to give me the emotional boost that I craved.

So I was self regulating my stress with daydreaming. While also somehow expecting those daydreams to come true. While on top of that all, feeling deep feelings of guilt for never completing something prior.

It was not healthy.

It still isn't.

I'm learning how to regulate my stress and recognize what I'm calling "daydream disassociation".

It sounds so basic but I'm lying out a roadmap. Then I'm laying in a course to point myself towards those goals. Charting where I am in skill level now, towards where I want to be.

My goals need to do the following:

- Have steps that I can work towards in the next 24 hours. Additional steps should be added once they are known. 48 hour and 72 hour goals really help hone a direction to work.

- include sacrifices or stress points as part of the plan, or accommodate for the possibility of stress points.

Example:

I want to exercise and get sexy. But I don't know that much about working out certain muscle groups.

I know that I will be sore, and tired, changing my diet and this will take up an hour of my already busy day.

Goals for 24 hours: look up fitness guides for beginners

Goals for 48 hours begin those exercises and take steps to study and improve nutrition.

No just envisioning myself on a beach, I need to think about what those workouts look like, how I will feel during and after, pain included, I will more than likely follow through with all of this.

And then if I do catch myself daydreaming about results I reassure myself that this is merely a dream, and the reality will be harder but worthwhile.

So if you read all this nonsense and wonder why I'm always writing as if I am a current indie dev darling who is mere weeks away from launching a product. It's because I believed it. But I didn't want to fight for it. But now I do.

The old blogs will remain up. To document this journey of self hype and dreaming.

The next post will be deliberate. And showcasing why you should follow me. As opposed to dropping vague hints hoping to entice you with something that is as substantial as a dream I once had.

If you have read any of my other posts. Thank you for following along with my creative journey. I'm going to build this journey on a solid foundation. Not on dreams and hopes.

Thank you.

[autumnalwalker]

Writer Tag Game

Thanks for the tag, @fearofahumanplanet!

Passing tag on to @cljordan-imperium, @ren-c-leyn, and @ceph-the-ghost-writer. And, as always, and open tag.

Do you write in order?

Yes. That's pretty much the whole premise for @thearchivistsjournal. As for Empty Names I'm a little looser, but still mostly yes. For that one I've had frameworks or dialogue snippets of potential scenes that I won't get to for a long time, but the main chapter writing is all in order. Well, except for one occasion, but that was a case of the first several chapters consisting of multiple points of view that were semi-simultaneous and could really be interchangeable in their order.

Do you start with something particular?

For The Archivist's Journal I had some very loose notes at the start of premise, setting/world building elements (but not so much that I'm not still figuring out a lot as I go and leaving some parts intentional unknowable mystery), and core cast. After that I just started writing an entry a day to keep time passing in-universe in sync with time passing IRL and (mostly) making it up as I go. I don't usually have an exact plan for what I'm going to write each day and instead I treat it as a sort of solo roleplay trying to just logically flow from what came before.

Empty Names was a case of coming up with rough ideas for characters and then trying to figure out what I actually wanted them to do that would give them an excuse for interacting, and then I made the world and plot to accommodate that. For writing the individual chapters I've gotten into the habit of writing a couple paragraph summary and then going back and writing to fit that summary (or diverge as may happen once things start playing out). I had a plan to make up the individual arcs/missions as I go based on prompts that I find online when I get there. That kind of happened with the arc I'm currently writing, but I've kind of heavily diverged from the prompt by this point. We'll see if I keep doing that or not.

How fully formed does your writing come out the first try?

Just about as fully formed as it's going to be (see next question). Aside from the occasional note or sketch of something that won't be gotten to until way later but I need to get the scene out of my head now, of course.

How many drafts do you go through?

One and a half-ish? With The Archivist's Journal just being a raw, well... journal is - again - kind of the point. I might look it over for spelling/grammar/word choice before posting, but that's pretty much it. For Empty Names I'll write a chapter and then leave it in my buffer until I have several more chapters written before posting. During that time I'll often refer back to or reread the prior unposted chapters while I'm writing the chapter furthest ahead in time. In addition to catching the basic technical issues this way, I'll sometimes make changes so that it works more cohesively with the things I wrote later. A few sentences swapped around here, a new paragraph inserted there, a rephrasing of a line of dialogue to be more in-character where needed, etc. No major changes so far this way though.

I imagine that if I were seriously trying to write a book for publication I'd be more rigorous about this, but since this is just something I do for fun in my spare time (but also trying to keep to a semblance of a schedule) the most important thing is to just get something out and move on.

Tell me about your process ?

I kind of said all that in the earlier questions, but I'll reiterate in numbered list format as per the format of the game.

For The Archivist's Journal:

Rough concept notes in a single .txt document way back at the very start.

Write an entry every day while keeping in line with what came before and what I've taken notes of in the past for logical consistency and continuity.

Do random google searches while writing so that I (sort of) know what I'm talking about (at least enough to sound halfway plausible/believable).

Take notes of worldbuilding elements to refer back to later, especially of things that will recur on a regular schedule (moon phases for the mist nights and shades, floating island docking days and times, etc.).

If it gets really late at night, decide whether to finish the entry the next day (while still also writing a new entry for that day) or split the entry in-universe due to The Archivist being too tired or interrupted to continue.

Half-Joking Bonus Step: Blame issues and inconsistencies that slip through on the Archivist character being an unreliable narrator and pretend they were intentional on my part.

For Empty Names:

Make up characters.

Make up world and plot as an excuse for those characters to interact.

Write down rough skeletons of various key scenes, most of which it'll be months at the very least before I ever get to them. (Occasionally add more to this document if I ever happen to get a conversation/scene stuck in my that the main body of writing hasn't gotten to temporally yet.)

Start writing the actual story.

Write a chapter over the course of (ideally) a week or so. (This time frame has gotten destroyed by the various end-of-year holidays, but hopefully I'll be able to get back up to that pace as the new year picks up.)

Leave that chapter in a buffer queue while I write the next couple chapters.

Review previous still-unposted chapters while writing the most recent chapter and make minor edits as needed/as they occur to me across all of them for cohesion's sake.

Post the earliest unposted chapter and move on to writing the next chapter.

[teacupthesauceror-blog]

Diagnoses are an imperfect framework to understand patterns of symptoms, particularly without an infectious agent or very specific chemical interaction to point to*!

It's difficult because a big connected system needs categories and rules to make sure most things are being done properly, so to access treatment or help you often need a piece of paper† saying you definitely have Symptoms Syndrome, and it's not entirely unreasonable. You don't want to be giving stage chemicals to people willy-nilly.

But for yourself and others, really you just have a collection of things that are happening and some of those things might be getting in your way and they're all equally legitimate. I don't need a diagnosis of Weak Ankle Disorder to use ankle supports and you don't need a diagnosis of autism to use a weighted blanket. If someone has multiple named parts of their personality and memory holes but doesn't think they have childhood trauma then they may not have DID officially but they still have a legitimate dissociation that's affecting their identity.

Humans loooove taxonomies and wwsorting things into boxes but we should always remember that the boxes are made up and should be changed if that would make them more useful

Tl;Dr: agreed op

*no your psychological symptoms are not caused by a "chemical imbalance", or SSRIs would work immediately and consistently

†legally, in the UK, you don't need a diagnosis to be accommodated. In practice you often do, but it's worth trying to get help immediately rather than waiting for an official diagnosis

i hate the way mental illness is conceptualized in general but specifically on here where there’s this weird focus on disorders defining what symptoms you have rather than disorders being the constructed result of the symptoms that you have, which exist outside of the framework of the disorder

[mminfrastructure]

Aluminium Hanger Tents in India: Durable and Cost-Effective Shelter Solutions

Aluminium hanger tents have gained tremendous popularity in India as durable and cost-effective shelter solutions. These structures are designed to provide versatile spaces for a wide range of applications. Whether it’s for industrial use, events, storage, or temporary shelters, aluminium hanger tents offer an ideal solution for those seeking robust yet economical options. In this blog, we'll explore the growing demand for aluminium tents in India, their key benefits, and why they stand out as practical choices for various industries.

The Rise of Aluminium Hanger Tents in India

Over the years, the Indian market has seen a surge in the use of aluminium hanger tents. With the expansion of industries like logistics, manufacturing, and events, there’s a need for quick, reliable, and adaptable spaces. Aluminium hanger tents are increasingly being used for temporary warehouses, sports arenas, exhibition halls, and even as accommodation for large-scale events like weddings and fairs.

The driving factor behind the growing demand for aluminium hanger tents in India is their cost-effectiveness. Building permanent structures can be expensive and time-consuming. Aluminium tents, on the other hand, can be assembled and dismantled quickly, offering flexibility and convenience without compromising on durability. They are especially useful for businesses that need temporary storage or event spaces but don't want to invest in permanent infrastructure.

Moreover, with unpredictable weather conditions and changing needs, aluminium tents in India provide the advantage of mobility. They can be relocated or adjusted as per the user's requirements, making them highly versatile.

What Makes Aluminium Hanger Tents Durable?

One of the most attractive features of aluminium hanger tents is their durability. But what makes these structures so robust?

1. Aluminium Frame

At the core of these tents is the aluminium frame, which provides strength and stability. Aluminium is known for being lightweight yet incredibly strong. It doesn’t rust, unlike steel, making it an excellent choice for long-term outdoor use. This resistance to corrosion makes aluminium hanger tents ideal for India’s diverse climatic conditions, from heavy monsoons to hot, dry summers.

2. Quality Fabric

In addition to the sturdy aluminium framework, the fabric used for the tents is of high quality. Most aluminium hanger tents in India are covered with PVC-coated polyester fabric, which is both waterproof and UV-resistant. This fabric ensures that the interior remains protected from harsh sunlight and heavy rains, providing a reliable shelter year-round.

3. Wind Resistance

Aluminium hanger tents are engineered to withstand high wind speeds, making them suitable for coastal regions or windy areas. The frame is securely anchored to the ground, ensuring that the tent remains stable even in adverse weather conditions.

4. Customizable Designs

Durability is also enhanced by the customizable designs available. Aluminium hanger tents can be tailored to meet specific requirements, ensuring that they fit perfectly for the intended use. This customization can include varying sizes, additional support structures, and reinforced materials, all contributing to the overall durability of the structure.

Cost-Effectiveness of Aluminium Tents in India

One of the most compelling reasons why businesses and event organizers in India are opting for aluminium hanger tents is their cost-effectiveness. Here's how they offer value for money:

1. Lower Initial Investment

Compared to traditional brick-and-mortar structures, aluminium hanger tents require a significantly lower initial investment. Whether it’s for storage, event space, or temporary shelters, the cost of setting up these tents is much more affordable than constructing permanent buildings.

2. Reduced Maintenance Costs

As mentioned earlier, aluminium is resistant to rust and corrosion, meaning these tents require minimal maintenance. Unlike steel structures, which may need regular painting or treatments to prevent rusting, aluminium tents are easy to maintain and can last for years with little upkeep.

3. Quick Installation and Dismantling

Time is money, and aluminium hanger tents save both. These structures can be set up and taken down quickly, reducing labor costs and downtime. For businesses that need temporary solutions or fast setups for events, this is a significant advantage. The tents can be erected in a matter of days, compared to the weeks or months it would take to build a traditional structure.

4. Flexibility and Reusability

One of the standout features of aluminium hanger tents is their flexibility. They can be dismantled and relocated to a new site, allowing businesses to reuse the same tent for multiple projects or events. This reusability adds to their cost-effectiveness, as companies don’t have to invest in new structures every time they move locations or have different needs.

Key Applications of Aluminium Hanger Tents in India

Aluminium hanger tents in India are being utilized across a variety of industries due to their flexibility and cost benefits. Here are some key applications:

1. Warehousing and Storage

With the rise of e-commerce and logistics in India, the demand for temporary warehouse space has increased. Aluminium hanger tents provide an excellent solution for businesses needing additional storage space, whether it’s for inventory overflow, seasonal demand, or as a temporary solution while waiting for permanent warehouses to be built. These tents offer ample space, are weather-resistant, and can be customized with additional features such as insulation or ventilation to protect stored goods.

2. Event Spaces

Aluminium hanger tents are a go-to solution for large events like weddings, corporate events, and exhibitions. They offer vast, open spaces without internal pillars, providing a clear area for event setup. These tents can also be customized with decorative fabrics, lighting, and air conditioning systems, creating an elegant and comfortable atmosphere for attendees.

3. Industrial Use

For industries that require temporary production facilities or storage areas, aluminium hanger tents are ideal. They provide the flexibility to set up a workspace quickly and efficiently, with the option to expand or relocate the facility as needed. The strength and durability of these tents make them suitable for housing machinery and equipment.

4. Sports and Recreational Halls

Sports complexes and recreational centers are increasingly using aluminium hanger tents for indoor activities. These structures can accommodate large crowds and equipment, making them perfect for hosting sports tournaments, training sessions, or community events. Their robust design ensures that they can withstand the wear and tear of daily use.

5. Emergency Shelters

Aluminium hanger tents have also proven to be highly effective in disaster management and emergency response situations. They can be quickly deployed to provide temporary shelter for displaced individuals, serving as makeshift hospitals, community centers, or food distribution points.

Sustainability and Environmental Benefits

In addition to being durable and cost-effective, aluminium hanger tents are also an eco-friendly option. The aluminium used in these tents is recyclable, making it a sustainable choice for businesses looking to minimize their environmental impact. Furthermore, the quick installation and dismantling of these tents mean less disruption to the natural environment compared to traditional construction methods.

By opting for aluminium hanger tents, companies in India can reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. The reusability of these structures further enhances their environmental benefits, as they can be used multiple times without the need for additional resources.

Conclusion

Aluminium hanger tents in India, offered by MM Infrastructure, provide an ideal blend of durability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Whether utilized for warehousing, events, industrial purposes, or emergency shelters, these structures have become a valuable asset across various sectors. With a robust aluminium frame, weather-resistant fabric, and customizable design options, MM Infrastructure's tents are engineered to endure harsh conditions while delivering a dependable, temporary solution for diverse needs.

The ability to quickly assemble, dismantle, and reuse these tents makes them a cost-efficient investment for businesses aiming to reduce expenses without compromising on quality. As India continues to grow and industries expand, the demand for aluminium hanger tents is expected to rise, offering an innovative solution for both short-term and long-term shelter requirements.

[comprehensivecleaningservices]

Pub and Clubs cleaning company in sydney

Unlike for example United States missions, this challenge has much more to do with mission personnel and elements of the community they are living in. Clubs and pubs are places with a rapidly changing atmosphere and high number of visitors. Therefore, these places need to be cleaned up and maintain their cleanliness standards, together with customer satisfaction as well as the safety and hygiene guidelines that are put in place. Professional cleaning companies of pubs and clubs are one of the most important factors in maintaining cleanliness, safety and pleasantness of premises that are for pub/club customers. Here's why their services are essential in Sydney's hospitality industry:Here's why their services are essential in Sydney's hospitality industry:

Maintaining Cleanliness and Hygiene:

Bars and nightclubs have to cope not only with spills, stains, and accumulated grime but also with the huge number of visitors they must accommodate in the limited space. As professionals, the cleaning companies bring the know-how and the right tools to give a thorough cleaning in all places of the venue, even the bars,dance halls, restrooms, and seating areas. A cleaning process encourages surfaces that don't host germs, bacteria, and odours, enhancing safety and hygiene in a place for both the customers and employees.

Enhancing Customer Experience:

A clean and well maintained environment is a must for pubs and clubs to attract іncreased numbeг of customers. The patrons have a high probability to want back in the premises that look clean, comforting, and well-arranged. It is very important for pubs and clubs to create a good start for the visitors, this makes the visitors have a good feeling in the institution hence they become frequent visitors. This makes professional cleaning to be essential to pubs and clubs. The notion of cleanliness can be the distinction between customers' lacklustre and satisfied experiences which is why this must be given the attention and priority it deserves.

Preserving Reputation and Brand Image:Preserving Reputation and Brand Image:

Famousness is a factor you should not joke about in the hospitality industry as cleanliness contributes a lot to the shaping of a pubs or club's reputation. An argument in favour of cleanliness and purity may bring fresh customers, will increase brand awareness and may change the overall opinion of the businesses. One of the pluses of hiring the professional cleaning services is that they serve in making the pubs and clubs uphold a favourable brand image through a constant application and exceeding the set standards of cleanliness.

Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations:Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations:

However, pubs and clubs face a regulatory framework that is very strict, to ensure the well-being of every person that either is within or works there. Inability to follow the cleanliness and hygiene standards can cause the reduction of public health rating, fines, or even closing of the establishment. Professionally managed cleaning companies are well acquainted with industry regulations and practices, which is an assurance for them to be listened to on everything to do with health and safety in pubs and clubs.

Specialized Cleaning Solutions:

The pubs and clubs tend to have an unique cleaning process due to their ornateness, amenities such as bars, and their operational hours. Professionals provide cleaning services that are carefully crafted to improve each kind of establishment on the basis of its needs. Be it just backwards cleaning after a crowded weekend, doing overall maintenance of high traffic areas or if spillage or accidents occur in real- time the Cleaning professionals are well-equipped to deal with all the challenges the pub and clubs poses.

Minimising Disruption to Operations:

Pubs and taverns function till very late hours and bringing maintenance works on during the working hours is almost impossible. Professional cleaners give a flexible least process schedule to not impinge on the work activities and optimise the cleaning projects and the processes. Either at dawn for cleaning before the opening, or at the close of the night for cleaning after the opening, cleaning professionals are working round the clock to ensure that pubs and clubs are always kept in their best order.

Investment in Long-Term Success:

Proper cleaning services entail an investment in the overall future and sustainability of pubs and club businesses. Submit your essays and orders here. By sending cleaning tasks to experts, establishments will be able to better attend to clients by concentrating on delivering spectacular client experience which will contribute immensely to business growth and maximisation of profit margins. Proper cleaning companies also are sometimes seen as a source of pubs and clubs success and health for a long-term as a result of culminating in the cleanliness standard of the premises.

Professional pub and club cleaning services are always vital for providing cleanliness, customer experience improved, reputation and health and safety regulations retention, and specialised cleaning solutions. Moreover, minimising disruption during the cleaning process and investing in the long-term success are always the LED signs main aims. With the collaboration of popular cleaning companies, the Sydney pubs and clubs are able to provide consumers with clean and serene environments which would also act as an appealing factor for them to patronise these establishments as well as grow in the competitive hospitality industry.

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[digicrome]

Online Data Science Programs with 12 Month Internship: Top Courses to Enroll in 2024 – Digicrome

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[theevilshoesalesman]

i'm bi and still consider myself under the ace umbrella because "attraction" as a framework depends so heavily on having one or more "type" of body or person that you're into but i just...like having sex? with any gender or body shape or personality? for me it's just about chemistry and sensations in the moment.

it's straightforward enough to say i'm aro because i'm not interested in or compelled by romance, but asexuality is much more useful to me as a deconstruction of normative expectations around sex than as a static identity label, and i think bisexuality functions the same way.

traditional cis/heteropatriarchy assumes a man and woman are naturally driven to have sex, get married, produce children, and embody their assigned roles within an idealized family structure, motivated by mutual, exclusive sexual and romantic attraction to one another. often, homosexual relationships are modeled after this structure. it's easy to replicate the overall dynamics and just replace the object of desire with a member of the same sex.

bisexuality introduces an additional layer of complexity that throws the original blueprint into question. no longer can you just change out the prefix in front of -sexuality to build a normative frame around a singular new target, the shape and function of the frame has to change to accommodate attraction to multiple sexes and genders.

and if it's possible to reshape a frame to make it more useful, descriptive, or inclusive, why stop there?

asexuality rejects the assumption that a person must experience attraction at all to live their life fully, to seek relationships, or even to have sex. instead of basing an identity on a type or set of types to be attracted to, you can just exist, free to explore your own desires and needs apart from any established patterns.

and you can change! once you break free of the box they've tried to shove all of us in, you don't have to stick to one point on the map and fence yourself in with one label or another. bi and ace are still useful to communicate specific parts of my experience and history with sexuality, but most importantly they each allowed me to expand my definitions and identify the conceptual traps that made me feel like i didn't fit or couldn't be happy, just because i didn't want the normative life that i was cornered into.

so yeah, it's pretty bi and pretty ace to see folks of different genders and sexes and shrug because you have no preference, but that's not all our communities have in common. keep tugging at those threads and every hierarchy that holds us back from living authentically will come tumbling down.

in honor of ace week id like to shoutout every asexual who first thought they were bi/pan because they looked at all the genders and felt no difference and zero is equal to zero so they said “huh. must be bisexual” and then shoved their sexuality back under the rug for 3-5 years

[onlinemexicaninsurance]

Comparing Mexico Insurance Providers: How to Make an Informed Choice

Traveling or living in Mexico is a dream for many. While the idea of planning a trip or moving to Mexico is exciting, you need to do some prep work before you pack your bags—and central to this preparation is choosing the right Mexico insurance.

Now, the question is, with so many Mexican insurance providers, how do you pick the best one? Continue reading to find out!

But first, why do you need Mexican Insurance?

You might think your existing insurance from home will cover you in Mexico, but that is not true. Mexico operates under a different legal framework, which means your existing U.S (United States) or Canadian insurance is not valid in Mexico. So, whether you plan to drive in Mexico, sail off its coast, or own a home there, your regular insurance will not provide protection.

This is not about just following the rules but about protecting yourself. With the right Mexican Insurance, you are covered against unexpected costs and legal problems.

What to consider when comparing insurance providers?

Type of coverage offered:

Not all insurance policies are the same. While some providers offer only basic liability protection, others give you a wide range of protection, like theft coverage or medical payments. Identify what you might need and pick a provider that offers it.

Claims processing:

Accidents don't come with a warning. But when they do—especially in a foreign country—you want your insurance claims to be handled quickly. Find a provider known for their efficient claim process to avoid getting stuck in a slow, confusing claims process.

Reputation:

You can go online and quickly find out what other people think of an insurance provider. While positive feedback can be reassuring, also look at how providers respond to criticism.

Cost:

Everyone loves a good deal, but going for the provider that offers the cheapest policy may not always be a good idea. Instead, look at what is being offered for the price. Sometimes, paying a bit more means getting a lot better coverage.

Customer support:

Mexico's laws and procedures can be confusing, especially if you are new. Thankfully, good insurance providers have excellent customer service, and their representatives are always ready to help when you need it.

Policy flexibility:

Plans can change—perhaps you decide to extend your stay or adjust your coverage. Your provider should offer a policy flexible enough to accommodate such changes.

Making the final choice!

Now that you know these factors, think about what's most important to you. Is it the price? Coverage level? Or customer service? Use these criteria to guide your decision-making. 

But if you are still confused, reach out to a reputable US-based insurance agency like West Coast Global Insurance Services. Since 2004, West Coast Global Insurance Services has been helping travelers and expats stay protected in Mexico. They can connect you with top-rated Mexican insurance providers, helping you review, compare, and buy the best policy that meet your needs and budget.

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[buyume05]

Change your salon appointment system with BuyUme software and see the dynamic change in the business

The salon business has seen a high transformation in the past years. This surge change requires a system that can easily assist salon appointments,  through the BuyUme program, customers will be provided with facilitated assistance in monitoring their company's reservations, stock, and client benefits using this salon booking system. The BuyUme system can accommodate your salon's needs in any way you want it and is easy to set up. It monitors things utilization and checks stock levels. The BuyUme system arranges outlines and returns once more to gatherings with clients' needs, it creates advertising posts plus helps in sending them to different platforms.

BuyUme: Beating needs of salon owners to achieve magnificent heights inside the exchange

When you opt for BuyUme, the struggle of searching for a salon program that can make progress with your work is finished. BuyUme, the first incredible and most successful software for salons, makes it simple to plan activities and book them.

It very well may be an extensive framework that allows you to deal with reservations, stock, and client benefits for your trade. The BuyUme arrangement is easy to use and versatile to your salon's necessities.

BuyUme is a must-have booking management system BuyUme is a promising scheduling program for salon activities and a follow-up process that makes a difference if you coordinate activities, stock, and customer benefits for your business. The BuyUme Coordinate is easy to understand and adaptable to the necessities of the salon. BuyUme's fundamental decoration brands are Mamaearth, Arrange, VLCC, Lotus Herbals, Cheryl's Cosmeceuticals, RICA, and O3.

We will see the features that make BuyUme the transcendent shocking Salon web booking system

Arrangement booking and planning

You will actually want to design staff and book game plans substantially more successfully through our stage. The organized game plans can be easily seen by your staff and the client's set of experiences is recorded. In order to ensure that your clients recollect the game plan, you can likewise send updates.

Foster a strong relationship the board with clients

BuyUme will allow you to regulate the client's data and basic information, for example, contact focal points, course of action history, input, benefit tendencies, or movement of cards to say thanks so your firm can make more grounded associations with its clients. You'll set up your clients' entry through the BuyUme Salon Association System, so you just will actually want to show their game plan history and full installment method and that's only the tip of the iceberg.

Publicising and brand advancement

Our stage will help inside the formation of publicising materials, screen promoting efforts as well as regulate online entertainment. You might have the option to make handouts , e-pamphlets , mail crusades , and so forth . By monitoring their promoting data, you will be able to identify the best strategies that are working for your business.

You will actually want to direct and follow orders on our foundation

BuyUme programming will allow you to screen your stock and purchases. To ensure that your clients are staying up with the latest with their orders, you'll set cautions. This will make it possible for your customers to have the best possible experience.

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Our stage is liberated from being brought and requires no enrollment. We don't need a subscription, nor do we require any sort of support. There are no restrictions on your ability to reach the BuyUme platform.

All the more by and large consider the focuses of enchanted of using BuyUme:

Deal with your stock and monitor the amount of everything you use. You'll perceive reservations and track the appointments of your clients. Clients can receive exceptional messages and send them to them. Perceive portions and direction adjusts.

The online salon organizationorganization software from BuyUme helps you build relationships with your customers by providing unique customer benefits. BuyUme can be sensibly acclimated to the necessities of your salon. As well, since it is modest and essential to use, you should not purchase a pristine PC program to approach the best association for your organisation. By giving a focal region to deal with all client data, the BuyUme pack keeps up our clients and passes on key client affiliations. You will be capable of monitoring your clients' inclinations, sending updates, and giving associations that are specific to their necessities.

Group that is focused and welcoming Pass your client's execution information on to help them focus on their offers and deal offer help to make their offers. Use BuyUme to fixate on your multitude, make a mockery of your undertakings, perceive follows, and perceive how your clients reply. Modest and convincing reflected experiences-basedhold-up programming. We offer assistance in making assignments more productive and setting aside time and money by modernizing distinctive hold-up boss programming. Within the framework that is displayed, you can organize social events, keep track of stock, and send advancing messages.

BuyUme offers wide administrative deal help. You will actually want to make overwhelming decisions around your organization's surveying, appearing, and setting up with the assistance of this report. The stage at BuyUme is reasonable, adaptable, and fundamental to use. You'll be capable of serving your clients all the better and extra time and money with BuyUme. Work on your appearance and exchange stamping

BuyUme's cloud-based or electronic best Salon booking software is trusted and proposed by salon and remarkableness associations. Extend your trade and advance potential with the chief great programming. It is immediate for remarkable parlors to improve their associations on the BuyUme site. Run well-off sites, high-level inventories, and custom URLs with the PC program to make your things open to current and possible clients. Advance confined time limits and excellent offers using BuyUMe's experiences-filled computations to fabricate events and arrangements. BuyUMe's publicizing the advantage and open relations insubordinate can assist you with remaining in front of the opposition. Advantage that is open nonstop The BuyUme salon booking framework bunch is incessantly coordinated to offer its clients the best benefit and strategy. 

Accepting at least for a moment that you're endeavouring to find the chief incredible salon booking programmer to deal together close by your salon, BuyUme is the response. Make use of BuyUme to investigate distinctive salons that are developing ties. BuyUme is the facilitator of decision in the event that you're looking for driving resulting salon arrangements.