First World Anxiety: Tasks that make you sweat

[dagobert]

Nothing that I can think of. I can even pick up item from "that isle" from the store.

[Silurian]

Originally Posted by LouieAtienza

Sweatin' a match in pool or bowling while you have side action, and your horse is doggin' it...

I haven't got a clue what this sentence means.

Of course I understand the individual words ( although I suspect that 'doggin' has a different meaning) but I'm completely in the dark.

Two countries divided by a common language.

[fazool]

Taking my car to the shop.....

I'm a motorhead and former shade tree mechanic. During college I built hot rods and street raced a lot, so I know my way around a car.

I've been "screwed" so many times by repair shops, especially dealers I get anxiety and really upset just making an appointment.

I don't trust any of them and am convinced they are all out to take advantage of me.

I go into full blown offensive jerk mode every time, which only makes the situation worse.

Fortunately, I found ONE local small shop that is super trustable and I give him all the business I can. My problem is that he is limited and doesn't do a lot of things.

[Cross Roads]

Looking a family in the eyes, and guiding them through end of life decisions.

[chitz]

Setting up recording gear. Installing a K&K Mini. Anything involving a ladder over 6 foot.

[Riverwolf]

Barre chords.

[HHP]

Originally Posted by Cross Roads

Looking a family in the eyes, and guiding them through end of life decisions.

Change your handle from "Cross Roads" to "Mr. Sunshine"

[HHP]

Going out to dinner, wife appears wearing a pair of jeans at least two sizes too small, and the dreaded "Does this make me look fat?" question is posed. perspiration ensues.

[Seby]

Online banking. I am always terrified that I will do the wrong thing and delete what little money I have. I know that this is silly, but knowing this is not helping!

[blue]

Originally Posted by Cross Roads

Looking a family in the eyes, and guiding them through end of life decisions.

To me "First World Problems" are trivial by nature... Your situation is very real...

[Silly Moustache]

I've been wondering about this ...as I age, I find myself getting windy about things I didn't used to, like long night time drives.

Car Mtce? Nah - we have places that fit bulbs and wipers for a token price - my old fingers are worth more than that!.

I have to pay electricians to do wiring jobs I used to do because of my eyesight and shaky old mits.

Meeting with/challenging "officials", going to the dentist, surgery, performance - no issues.

Rewiring a light fitting? Ugh!

[Truckjohn]

Any time I get a router near anything..... I am sweating it until I am done. And routers are used for a lot of things in guitar making.

[jpd]

trying to work a DAW

[Pitar]

Being responsible: Chores versus playing guitar.

[imwjl]

Originally Posted by blue

For me, hands down, putting on one of those "screen protectors" like on a phone or tablet. I just survived the ordeal 15 minutes ago

I honestly can't think of any other task that makes me so nervous. I was raised by a depression era mother, who came from a single mother home. The thought of making a mistake, and having to throw the product out horrifies me.

Pathetic but true.

How about you?

That's easier than you might realize.

Align it with two rubber bands holding it all together.

1. When aligned, stick one side with tape.
2. Use the tape as a hinge.
3. Lift at hinge.
4. Clean dust from screen.
5. Apply along the hinged/tape side.
6. Remove tape

On a more serious note I'd say reporting to some in the c suite. My job deals with data and engineering and things where fake news or motivated reasoning don't work. That automatically sets up conflict when you report to people who don't understand it or go with denial for a solution to difficult problems.