Everyday life is full of stress that drains your batteries. So if you need a break to recharge them, the Facebook page 'Blackpool Lad' can be a good place to do so—as its admin(s) say, even for lasses!
The origins of its content are a bit murky. The page shares posts that appear to be from X (formerly known as Twitter), but once you start searching for the sources, you realize that a lot of those accounts do not exist.
However, the jokes and observations themselves still stand. They touch on toxic relationships, bad bosses, anxiety, and other common struggles we have.
Continue scrolling to check them out and don't miss the chat we had with psychotherapist Kaytee Gillis—you'll find it in between the pictures.
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Apparently I roll my eyes so hard that the people around me can hear it.
There are quite a few indicators signaling that we increasingly need to rethink our (lack of) time-outs, but arguably the most alarming ones are found in the workplace. According to SHRM’s Employee Mental Health in 2024 research series, 44% of the 1,405 surveyed U.S. employees feel burned out at work, 45% feel "emotionally drained" from their work, and 51% feel "used up" at the end of the workday.
And these things can seriously impact our well-being.
"Some of the signs that we are burned out include physical pain, increased mental health symptoms such as depression or anxiety, feeling a lot more lethargic or tired, or decreased motivation for things that we used to look forward to, as well as feeling irritable and resentful about things we need to do such as our job/work, housework, parenting, etc.," psychotherapist, author, and educator Kaytee Gillis, who specializes in helping people recover from trauma in families and relationships, told Bored Panda.
The SHRM data echoes previous research, including the American Psychological Association’s 2023 Work in America Survey, in which 92% of workers stated that it is very or somewhat important for them to work for an organization that values their emotional and psychological well-being. However, at the same time, 57% reported experiencing many of the negative effects of burnout that Gillis just mentioned.
Proud childless cat lady here. I am also nearly 50, never married & work in a library. I’m a living stereotype & loving every minute of it 😉
Or the person with the cart situated blocking the aisle, no room on either side. "Time for bumper cars".
I just stand there and sigh aggressively. And by aggressively, I mean at a level that I could be on trial at The Hague for war crimes.
Load More Replies...I once got a very rude comment from another shopper in the grocery store because I was "walking too fast". Please keep in mind that there were only 2 of us in the entire aisle, she was stationary at the time, and the aisle was very wide. But walking too fast a few feet from her was apparently super bad of me to do.
Whatever happened to simply saying "Pardon, can I get by?" It seems to work wonders, and people are often very apologetic. I've been lost in thought in the grocery store a time or two myself. If I try shopping without a list, I get overwhelmed. I'm so glad the people I've encountered when this happened were kind instead of aggressively sighing or hitting me with their cart
Or the 57 year old meat inspector who has to look at every single tray of meat. It's ground round Margaret, not Chateau Briand.
Years ago I had something along these lines happen. There were two people beside each other in the aisle (facing opposite directions) and I was behind the woman facing the same direction as me. My partner and baby were at the other end of the aisle and when he turned around to look for me I just shrugged at him, knowing I was stuck. I didn't even roll my eyes because we weren't in a hurry. Out of nowhere the woman facing opposite us snaps "It's not that big a deal, b***h." I was so surprised all I could come up with was my Miss Manners "I beg your pardon?" She in turn sneered "You heard me B***H." I swear it was Eileen Wuornos. The woman in front of me heard this, turned around and looked as shocked as I was, then moved her cart. When I caught up to my partner I was shaking. He told me Eileen had been really sweet to him, telling him how cute our baby was. That was 20 years ago and thinking about it still scares me a little. An interaction with a serial killer mimic will do that to you
I am a fast walker, but for some reason people think my main walk speed is the speed I walk at behind a slow walker.
My mom whenever she's outside. She marches like a soldier and woe to anyone who's in her way
To be fair about it, though, it would help a LOT of the markets would stop putting those stand alone towers of whatever up and down every aisle, making me need to slalome side to side even before someone parks a cart there. It doesn't take much these to block the aisle, and careless people make it worse.
The ones who walk down the middle of the aisle are the worst! They WANT you to ask them to get over. I will run them over!
It's the ones who park their cart sideways in the isle like complete morons that really get under my skin.
That reminds me that I want to get some dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets when I next go to the grocery store.
While we all go through hardship, not everyone handles it the same. Our coping mechanisms can be classified as active or avoidant.
Active coping means that a person recognizes the source of their stress and takes steps to change the situation or the way they respond to it.
Avoidant coping, on the other hand, occurs when a person ignores the root problem that causes them stress.
Mr Auntriarch is in charge of admin. I am in charge of dashing into Claire's Accessories and buying a load of trinkets that I will think "what on earth possessed me to buy that" as soon as I get home.
To circumvent this, my wife will fall asleep on the couch knowing that I cannot, and will not, let her sleep on the couch over night. It forces me to stop and say "Let's go to bed."
"Some common unhealthy coping skills include substance misuse and isolation," Gillis, author of Breaking the Cycle: the 6 Stages of Healing from Childhood Family Trauma, said.
"However, many things can be an unhealthy coping skill if used in an unhealthy way or a way that contributes to avoidance. For example, exercise or video games can both be a fun way to de-stress, but both can also be unhealthy when used in excess."
At least I can mostly speak my mind with my patients. Sorry, if you don't quit the cigarettes and live more healthy you will significantly decrease your healthy life span. Some people need a kick in the a*s
Gillis said, "The best way to recover [from burnout] is to get a break!"
"I understand that isn't always feasible or realistic, but a break can also look like decreasing the workload by delegating some tasks to other people, asking for help with housework or parenting, or taking a couple of days (or more!) off when you can get an actual break."
"Also, increase self-care, such as eating meals, drinking water, moving your body in ways that feel good, and taking care of other needs that are often neglected when we are stressed," the psychotherapist added.
This only works if your relationship is so bad that your partner wouldn't ask. I guess that's the prize you win for being passive aggressive?
It can take time to become aware of and unlearn negative coping mechanisms. Initially, you'll need to be intentional about incorporating positive coping strategies into your daily life, and this may require considerable effort. However, over time, these responses will become more automatic. For now, let's finish the list!
Wait, I’m not alone? Did someone get in because I didn’t check the door a fourth time?
Not those exact words, but my wife saw me refold my shirts once when I was still in the military... 14 years together and folding laundry is still my job XD
My sister's dog smelled her breast cancer, now I don't like it when he follows me
Same with deer and rabbits. Can't they see I'm a Disney Princess in disguise??
No, that would be like sitting in a field of muesli with no fruit. Fries would be a carrot patch.
We are always good. In fact, there is no minute of any day that we are not perfect.
Then you side eye the dog, they look away, side eye, look away "nope, not begging, just chillin'"
I'm not so sure that someone taking 'a patient's history' wouldn't know how to spell "new" correctly.
I once house-sat for a couple with a cat. The cat loved sci-fy shows, so one of the conditions of house-sitting was that I watched sci-fy shows with the cat. 10/10 experience.
I work weekends, so this would technically be a compliment coming from me
My mom has a habit of leaving her phone in the kitchen on the island. A few weeks ago, my son and I were in the backyard with his 3yo & 2yo. He was playing on his phone while I blew bubbles. Asked him to please get me a DP. He said sure. Then I see him talking and hear him say " Grammy, since you're in the kitchen now, would you mind bringing mom a DP? Thx" she was laughing as she said "Well played, kiddo!"
Better than the "What are you doing? That was our turn!" on a road they travel daily, but you only once in awhile.
Hey now, I give GREAT advice! Just because my own life is a dumpster fire doesn't mean I can't see how you can fix yours!
Dr. Pepper is my downfall soda. I'm trying to give up soda but sometimes I just want an ice cold Dr. Pepper! So this candle would kill me! But it sounds amazing.
I confused the it chap at work once before I remembered that I have my mouse set to right button
My second daughter washed her and her sisters' uniforms for school last night for the first time. Now I get that extra time to... do the rest of the things.
Couldn't do it... If the dishes aren't washed before bed, they have to be washed before I leave for work or I go nuts.
Getting the answer isn't the problem. It's the dreaded "Show your work" that's the problem.
Just having a mild disagreement with Mr Auntriarch about can you call it slaughter if it's only one person. If not, can I slaughter him several times
Yes, you can slaughter one person, but to qualify as slaughter it has to be done in a cruel or particularly violent way. Now, have fun!
Load More Replies...Very sad so many of these "relatable" memes are about bullying and gaslighting your partner. Glad I can't relate. Sad so many do.
When the joke only makes sense if you start from the premise of the couple being awful to each other, it's not funny, just sad.
Load More Replies...Nav.. think is mostly to have fun - guys do it too you know 😉
Load More Replies...Never seen so many 'standing outdoors alone with my hands up in the air' profile pics in one story.
Years ago, I accidentally washed my (ex)wife's white silk blouse in hot water with bleach. I was forbidden from doing laundry ever again. I'd call that a win.
Just having a mild disagreement with Mr Auntriarch about can you call it slaughter if it's only one person. If not, can I slaughter him several times
Yes, you can slaughter one person, but to qualify as slaughter it has to be done in a cruel or particularly violent way. Now, have fun!
Load More Replies...Very sad so many of these "relatable" memes are about bullying and gaslighting your partner. Glad I can't relate. Sad so many do.
When the joke only makes sense if you start from the premise of the couple being awful to each other, it's not funny, just sad.
Load More Replies...Nav.. think is mostly to have fun - guys do it too you know 😉
Load More Replies...Never seen so many 'standing outdoors alone with my hands up in the air' profile pics in one story.
Years ago, I accidentally washed my (ex)wife's white silk blouse in hot water with bleach. I was forbidden from doing laundry ever again. I'd call that a win.
