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Was it a one-off or has that reading been repeated before? You could consider buying something like an Omron meter for yourself and measuring at home, I measure my BP fairly regularly just to self calibrate as I have hypertension in the family. But yah, if it shows that its consistently that elevated,. it would be a good idea to take that seriously (without wanting to frighten you). There are many practical ways to go around that and lifestyle factors to look into - stress, bodyweight, hydration, sleep, sodium intake, high amount of foods linked to hypertension like processed meat and red meat, caffeine, potential for hereditary hypertension. So definitely follow up with the practitioner and ideally get to the root cause of it. It could have also been a white coat syndrome so that can be a factor too

Have you tried sending our your resume and applying for different jobs? Usually the easiest way to get a raise is to jump to another job rather than applying for raise at the uni. With basic administrative skills you can apply for tons of jobs out there in marketing, sales, procurement, project management, supply chain, finance etc. There are also tons of business coordinator or analyst roles which serve as entry points into different areas of the corporate environment. Although not sure if that line of career is appealing. Maybe have a look at your CV, bring it up to speed and then either use LinkedIn or other preferable way to search for jobs in your area? Alternatively you could also try to build something of your own as a small business. Its not an easy path but can be rewarding one. If you find yourself having enough available time while having a stable income at the current job, that could be an option as well. If that sounds appealing but you feel unsure where to begin then Leo's course could be the stepping stone, it was for me and many guys around here. if you're looking for a legal and sustainable way to make money while staying out of prison and avoiding life-long criminal record that will stick to you like a face tattoo, I'd let this path go

At what time did you take that blood pressure reading? How many tests did you do? Were you caffeinated? Did you sit still for 5 minutes prior to it? Left arm, not right? Also, did you measure on your day off work days? Was this measured by a doctor or yourself?

I think think you are correct to be cautious there. Maybe there is no need to terminate the client relationship straight away but as a practitioner, it is important to be aware of your own scope of practice and , even more importantly, what is beyond your scope of practice and beyond your training. The last thing you want to do is to offer advice that your insurance does not cover and that you were never trained for. You could make yourself liable if the client comes to harm and should the evidence point to your advice that contributed to it, or where you should have involved an addiction treatment professional and didn't, you could lose a license and be liable for a prosecution - this is a worst case scenario of course and one that most practitioners never experience. But it is always a good idea to err on the side of caution if unsure. Addictions in particular can be tricky and it is best to check with your governing body organisation how to approach such client. To give you a personal example, I am trained as a nutritional therapist and can work in a variety of chronic health conditions but there are certain types of clients I cannot legally work with without additional training. So it is always important to be aware of what those limitations are and refer where referral is needed. If unsure, you could tell the client that certain things are outside of your scope to discuss and then consider referring them to a certified medical/psychiatric professional. There is no harm in the same client being treated/supported by multiple health professionals. I've previously worked alongside medical doctors and psychiatric professionals and it gave me an extra level of confidence knowing that I wasn't operating outside of my scope of practice. Alternatively there might be an option to have them sign a waiver that strips you of liability but its not something I've ever done and this is where you'd need a professional legal advice to do correctly.

@Shogi do you share computer with other people and thats why you are concerned? Or is that concern about getting hacked? If it is the earlier than make sure each person has their own Microsoft profile. If the latter, a good antivirus can get that sorted. with regards to OneNote, a yearly Office 365 license costs about 100 dollars at the moment, I think. This way you get access to their security features as well, one of which is the secure Office 365 Vault . I think you can probably keep your One Note journals in here (best check won their website. Penzu Pro + costs $50 and with it you get state of the art protection + tons of customisation options. Frankly Penzu is a hidden gem of private journals and it even looks beautiful with the tons of ways to change font, layout, even the journal cover if you're into that sort of stuff. Also as @UnbornTao mentioned, you also have options with the free versions of note taking apps like Obsidian and Notion both of which offer options to password protect folders. I mean, in general as long as you don't leave around your laptop opened (not locked) and don't tell others your pass, it is almost impossible for anyone to log into your system. Most laptops get locked after multiple failed attempts. Don't browse unregulated porn sites and don't torrent too much and you'll be fine A completely other alternative if you would prefer handwritten journals that are password locked is something like ReMarkable2. There is something that comes out during handwriting that doesn't when key typing, at least for me. Like I can access deeper levels of reflection that I can't when I type. Almost as it if forces the mind to slow down Which is why I went away from digital into handwritten journals on Remarkable 2. But I know that's not for everyone.

If safety is your priority you can offset that to the journaling app by subscribing to something like Penzu instead of None Note. Penzu has a high tier security settings. Your personal notes will be encrypted under a 2-step verification process. Anyways, most laptops these days are clear from any viruses and infiltrations, it is user behaviour that defines whether it stays that way. Still if you are concerned, invest a little bit in an antivirus like Norton or Eset. In terms of which to buy, it doesn't matter that much. Any modern laptop will be able to run One Note. It does help to think a little bit forward and consider whether there are other things you may want to do with it in the future where a cheap laptop might become a limitation. I'd outsource that thinking to AI. Give GPT your list of criteria and your budget and ask him to help you decide. If cost is a concern, you could consider something with monthly instalments. You may overpay a tiny bit due to interest but over time you'll be able to afford a higher tier laptop.

It takes years to master online marketing so don't feel too bad for finding it difficult. It's a tough market out there whatever you do. The first question to answer is, are you trying to become an influencer or are you a business selling products or services? You can aim for both but the marketing strategy differs greatly and if you try to become everything for everyone you'll end up not serving anyone. Moving away from that Do you know who is your audience? Have you taken time to profile your ideal client, their worries, concerns and worldview ? Do you understand what they are looking for from a content creator? Do you have a sense of brand and personalisation or are you mostly imitating what others are doing? Do you know where your clients/ listeners are? YouTube/insta/LinkedIn etc. What's your marketing strategy. Selling books is amazing but if people are to buy it they need to know you exist. Do you just post what comes to mind or is there a structure and system in place for type of content Btw all these are hard questions to answer and i struggle greatly with every single one of them and so do 99% of small businesses so it's totally fine to have no answers yet. There are good books on this and great content online from people like Hormozi, Seth Godin and similar. All the best with it!

@Schizophonia not far from Bournemouth. Might change again this year depending on where we buy our flat/house

@Schizophonia it said London when i created the account, we moved out of London few years ago. I'm almost a countryside boy now I have an organic soy farm and export all my produce to France, feminising your fellow country men one at a time Btw not 100% plant based, I quit veganism about 5 years ago. More like 85% now.

Well thanks God I'm neither vegan nor Londoner then 😉

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@Princess Arabia there's no need to spread your rant across 4 different posts. I'm sure he got it the first time. Also don't deviate from the topic questioning his personal life endeavors, that's none of your business - thanks

Sounds like its not the router per se but the memories attached to it that you're afraid to let go off? I've experienced something similar in the past, its normal. You can always keep it at home for some time, then (with dignity) when its time to let it go, just do it and allow yourself to process the transition of leaving behind those old memories

There are ways, mainly based on symptomology rather than specific tests. The Rome IV method is usually applied. But what you describe does sound like it. There is an easy way to test it by designing a few low FODMAP meals for 3 days and seeing if i gets any better. This is actually much easier than it seems. You don't wanna go straight to elimination diet (e.g. carnivore) but first want to see if you can spot a pattern in the types of carbohydrates that cause you the trouble. If you do 3-day low FODMAP diet and your symptoms get better, it is a very likely indication that fermentable carbohydrates are the problem. From there ideally you would find a doctor who would be willing to run hydrogen/methane breath test with you. A good gastroenterologist who is up to speed with the evidence should be able to do that. If you run positive on both tests and high FODMAPs, then you know where to begin. Along the low FODMAP diet, it helps to introduce a gut support protocol which is usually divided into multiple phases aimed at (but not limited to) reducing harmful microbes ( Rifaximin has the highest evidence for success, in the herbal kingdom things like Goldenseal, Oregano Oil, Berberine, Astragalus etc and other are often used - you'd have to work with a specialist to get the dosing right tho rebalancing flora supporting gut motility and MMC function supporting the integrity of the luminal walls and tight junctions reintroducing healthy eating habits like mindful eating, avoidance of snacking, having regular meal times, building up hunger before eating, not snacking at night, hydration etc etc. I like to take advantage of various herbal teas and tinctures along the way if people are open to that sort of thing Afterwards if you are on low FODMAP, after about 6-12 weeks you want to start reintroducing FODMAPS one at a time, allowing up to 72 hours to see if symptoms have improved or some foods still trigger. Gradual introduction is the guy as the gut may not be prepared to take a rapid onslaught of high FODMAP foods. If you are successful you should see improvements within 2-3 months. Sometimes the cycle needs to be repeated couple times. Hope this helps.

do you wanna take this to private messaging or shall I reply here?