When you are working at the computer, rest your eyes for at least 20 seconds by looking at something 20 feet (6 m) away after using the computer for 20 minutes.  If you have a window nearby, looking at something outdoors is a great option.  Alternatively, you can move your eyes from something close to something far away, switching between the two every 10 seconds at least ten times for a little eye “workout.” Some eye strain occurs because you tend to blink less when focusing on something, like your computer screen. Try to be conscious of your blinking while you work, and do it more often. Closing and then rolling your eyes can help lubricate them. It also helps to relax straining muscles. Close your eyes and roll them around in a circular motion. Roll them clockwise, then counter-clockwise. This not only helps relax your eyes but also feels good. After a long period focusing on the screen, take a break to look around the room slowly, keeping your eyes constantly in motion and looking at things that are varying distances from you. Close your eyes and glance up as far as you can without discomfort. Hold your eyes still for a moment, then look down, eyes still closed.  Repeat a few times and then rest your eyes for a moment. Next, keeping your eyes closed like before, look to the right and the left. Repeat. The eye muscle is like a spring that should not be over-extended for long periods of time. Otherwise, it's ability to recoil can weaken. To prevent this, there are several things you can do to relax your eyes. Palming involves resting and warming your eyes using friction heat. Here's how it's done:  Rub your palms together to create some heat. Close your eyes. Put one palm gently over each eye and rest them like this for a few minutes. Re-warm your palms as necessary. Don't push into or jab your eyes too hard, so you don't damage them.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Use the 20-20-20 rule. Blink more. Roll your eyes. Scan the room. Do some glances. Try palming.


When you arrive at your dance spot, turn to her and place your hands on her hips. She should put her hands either on your shoulders or interlace her hands together behind your neck. Another option for hand placement: take her hand with your left hand and hold it off to the side, while your free hand can be placed below her shoulder blade on her back. Her right hand will be in yours, and her left hand should be on your waist, shoulder, or below the shoulder blade on your back. This will give your dancing a more coordinated look, and is simple to perform. Keeping your feet largely stationary, shift your weight back and forth to sway with your partner.  Leading, in dance, is mostly about connection and commitment. Maintain your sway to the beat of the music, think about your motions, and if moving your feet, direct your partner by applying slight pressure with your hands. Following, in dance, requires you to read your partner and follow through steps initiated by the lead. If he holds his hand up for a twirl, try to follow the motion into a single controlled spin that ends back in default position. Sharing such closeness can be a vulnerable and exciting experience. Show her she has your undivided attention by looking deeply into her eyes, or leaning forward and telling her something sweet. Consider telling her:  Your dress is absolutely beautiful. I've been looking forward to sharing this dance with you for a while. I can't believe I get to dance with the prettiest girl in the room. Though a slow dance is a nice step toward a more romantic relationship, it's easy for you to get carried away in the moment and come on too strong. Try to avoid uncomfortable topics or any sexual suggestions, even if you feel the urge to. You don't want to give the wrong impression, or ruin your chances with someone you might have been a good match with. Leading on the dance floor does not translate to strong-arming. It's perfectly alright if she misses some steps; at this point, you're both still learning each others' style. If she...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Place your hands. Lead or follow the leading partner. Make eye contact. Use tact. Do not force her movements.


When you arrive at your destination, your driver will indicate that the ride is over and your Lyft app will switch to the Payment screen. You'll have 24 hours to make your payment and rate your driver. If you wait longer than 24 hours, payment will be submitted automatically and no rating will be given. Tap the "Payment" menu on the Payment screen to select how you want to pay. You can select from any payment method you have added to your account. Lyft offers driver tip options, with preset amounts of $1, $2, or $5, as well as the ability to enter a custom tip. This tip will be added to your total payment. You'll be able to see all of the charges that added up to your total. Once you are satisfied with your payment settings, tap Next to open the driver rating screen. You can rate your driver between 1 and 5 stars. Ratings affect the driver's ability to continue driving for Lyft, so make sure to rate them honestly. Lyft considers anything under a five-star rating to be an unsatisfactory experience for the passenger. Tapping the "Submit" button will send your payment to be processed and submit your driver rating. You have 24 hours from the end of the ride to complete this process or it will be submitted automatically.

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Select your payment method. Choose a tip amount. Tap the ⓘ next to the total to see the payment details. Tap "Next" to rate your driver. Tap "Submit" to process your payment and rating.


When you become injured, let your employer know as soon as possible that you have been hurt. Your employer should give you the forms that you need to fill out.  You have a limited amount of time to inform your employer of the injury. If you miss the deadline, then you may lose your eligibility. The amount of time differs by state. Oklahoma workers, for example, have 30 days to report the injury. New Hampshire workers, by contrast, have 2 years.  To be safe, you should report as soon as possible—preferably within a week, unless you know for certain what your state deadline is. If you are the member of a union, then you should tell your union representative of the injury as soon as possible. In many states, employers and unions have created labor-management “carve-outs” which are alternative systems for adjudicating workers’ compensation claims and processing benefits. You want to guarantee that your employer has filed the necessary claims and paperwork on your behalf. After you have completed the required formalities, check in with your employer to make certain they have indeed filed the claim. A medical professional will likely have to verify your claims of injury, and he or she will also be required to fill out some standard paperwork. Double check these documents to make sure they specify that you were indeed hurt on the job and the injury occurred in the workplace.  Your employer may provide workers’ compensation medical care through a workers’ compensation health network. If so, you must visit a doctor in the network. If so, ask your employer for a list of providers. Some states have a list of doctors who are prohibited from treating people seeking workers’ compensation benefits. Your employer should also have a list; if not, check with your state’s Department of Labor. It will be most prudent to follow the doctor’s advice, so that no questions can be raised that your injury has been aggravated by your own conduct. Be sure to attend all appointments and reschedule ones that you can’t make. Also take...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Report your injury as soon as it happens. Follow up with your employer. Visit your doctor. Follow the doctor’s advice. Wait to hear from the claims administrator.


When you begin writing up your essay, a strong introduction can set the scene, create interest in the reader, and provide an outline of what is to come in your essay. Try to begin with one or two sentences which announce the topic of your essay and indicate what you will be writing about. The first sentence or two can give a broader view of a problem which you will then focus in on in the rest of the introduction.  For example you could start by saying "In the First World War new technologies and the mass mobilization of populations meant that the war was not fought solely by standing armies". This first sentences introduces the topic of your essay in a broad way which you can start focus to in on more. In your introduction you should give a clear outline of how you are going to answer the question, and what your argument is. You should give a brief overview of your main points and the type of evidence that you will use to support them. Try to explicitly answer the question in one sentence, and then expand on how you are going to argue your case.  This will lead to an outline of the structure of your essay and your argument. Here you will explain the particular approach you have taken to the essay. For example, if you are using case studies you should explain this and give a brief overview of which case studies you will be using and why. Depending on the type of essay you are writing, it will be necessary to provide a brief overview of the main historiographical debates for your topic. It is important to demonstrate that you have a good understanding of what other historians have written about your topic, and be able to situate your own argument within this broader context.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Start with a strong first sentence. Outline what you are going to argue. Provide some brief context for your work.


When you block a number, or add it to your Android's “Spam Filter”, you will no longer receive phone calls or SMS text messages from that contact. The contact will remain unaware that you blocked them. The contact's name and information will still be available to you through your contacts list. This icon (three white dots in a vertical line) is located in the very top, right corner of your screen. It will launch a drop-down menu.   This will allow you to block a number, or add it to your “Spam filter”. Press “Enter number” and type the number in by hand. Click “+” next to the number to add it to your spam filter. The number will be added to the list below. Tap “Inbox”—you'll be brought to your inbox. Select the thread with contact you wish to block—you'll return to the previous screen and the number will automatically appear in the “Enter number” field. Click “+” next to the number to add it to your spam filter. The number will be added to the list below. Tap “Contacts”—you'll be brought to your contacts list. Select the contact you wish to block—you'll return to the previous screen and the number will automatically appear in the “Enter number” field. Click “+” next to the number to add it to your spam filter. The number will be added to the list below.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Click “Messages”. Click on the three-dot icon. Tap “Settings”. Select “Spam filter”. Click “Manage spam numbers”. Select the number you want to block in one of three ways. Press “-” next to the contact to remove it from your spam filter.


When you block someone with the Windows app, you must first remove them as a contact. This means that when you add them back, they’ll be notified. If you just want to be invisible to someone temporarily without them knowing, use the Mobile method instead.     You’ll see a message at the top of the screen that says “This person is not in your contacts.” This person can no longer see when you are online.  When you’re ready to allow the person to see you online, Click the imo menu at the top left corner of the screen and select Blocked Users. Then, click Unblock next to the person’s name. You’ll have to repeat this method for everyone you want to block/unblock.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Open Imo.im for Windows Desktop. Click Chats. Right-click the conversation with the person you want to block. Click Remove from Contacts. Click Yes to confirm. Click the conversation. Click Block.


When you booked the hotel reservation, you should have received an email from Expedia that lists your reservation details and itinerary number. Have this email ready to make it easier to cancel your reservation. The “My Trips” link will be on the top right of the Expedia homepage. Clicking the link will bring you to a sign-in page that will allow you to access your vacation details. Use the email address and password that you used to book the flight to log into your account. You can also use your email address and itinerary number if you don’t remember the password that you created. Click “Submit” to log into your account and view your itineraries. Find your hotel reservation in the “Upcoming Trips” tab. Once you find it, click it to view the details of your reservation.  Read your itinerary to see if it’s refundable or a non-refundable. This will let you know whether you can get your money back. Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline. If you have a non-refundable reservations, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period. Read the "Terms of Service" to get the exact details for your reservation. Once you access the itinerary for the reservation, there should be 2 options on the right side of the screen to cancel or change your reservation. Click “Cancel Room” to go to the room cancellation page.  Click “Change” to change details of your reservation instead of canceling. Contact the hotel directly to make certain changes like smoking preference, bed type, or handicap access. ” Pressing the yellow “Cancel This Room” button on the right side of the screen will finalize your cancellation. Once you click it, you’ll be brought to a page that will display the details of your cancellation. It may take up to 7 business days for the refund to be transferred to your account.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Locate your itinerary number in your Expedia confirmation email. Click “My Trips” on https://www.expedia.com. Sign into your account. Click “Upcoming Trips” tab and click on your hotel booking. Click “Cancel Room” on the right-hand side of the screen. Finalize the cancellation by clicking “Cancel This Room.


When you boot up Virtual DJ, you will be asked to choose a skin. This is how the program looks, and different skins have different levels of complexity. Choose "Basic Interface" to learn the ropes before moving on. Virtual DJ is an enormous, robust program, and you'll be tempted  to play with everything when you get started. Resist the urge, and learn the basics of the program first. When you first open up Virtual DJ, the program will prompt you with a folder asking you to find your music. Use the search bar (Finder for Mac, My Computer for Windows) to navigate to your music library and select the folders you want to use. iTunes users can click on the file labeled "Itunes Music Library.xml", found under "My Music" → "iTunes Library." There are three main areas that you need to learn to start DJing:   Active Waveform: this is where you can see the rhythm of the song. Active waveform consists of 2 parts: the waveform and the Computed Beat Grid (CBG). The part on top (the waveform) shows the musical dynamic. The (often square) marks below represent sharp, loud sounds, like the hit of the drum or a screaming vocal note. This helps you follow the main beat of your mixed track. Line up these squares to line up songs. The CBG, on the lower half, shows your song tempo so you can follow the beat even when you can't hear it.  Deck: These match the songs you are playing. Imagine you had a record with a song on each deck — Virtual DJ mimics this control with digital songs and turntable imagery. The left deck is represented with a blue display on the waveform. The right deck is a red display.  Left Deck: this is a virtual version of a DJ deck on your left. The left deck simulates the functions of a conventional phonogram. Right Deck: the right deck is the same as the left deck, but on your right hand side. This allows you to play and edit tracks simultaneously.    Mix Table: you can adjust the volumes of the right and left decks—as well as left/right speaker balance and other aspects of your audio—using the mix table. You...

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Select "Basic Interface" when you get started. Import your library into Virtual DJ. Understand the basic layout of virtual DJ. Click and drag songs into Virtual DJ to use them. Change your skin and features under "Config" in the upper right corner. Download new skins for features and graphics. Understand the basic buttons and functions of Virtual DJ. Study the open-source Virtual DJ wiki to learn more.


When you bring a new dog home, it is important to let her explore her surroundings. Let her wander inside, or in a fenced-in backyard for some time alone. If she has a crate or other bed, allow her to explore it privately. This will help her feel comfortable in her new home. Dogs are inherently pack animals. When you bring a new dog into your home, you are inviting him into your pack. Allow him to assimilate by establishing a structure. This will make his transition a comfortable one.  Feed your dog at the same time(s) each day. Walk him at roughly the same time too. Be consistent with how you discipline him. It will provide a great source of comfort to a new pet for her to have her own things. The most essential items are food and water bowls, toys, and places to rest.  Food and water bowls should not slide around on the ground. Toys should be safe for dogs. Places to rest can be anywhere for your dog to take a break and be alone, like a crate, dog bed, or just a quiet room with some of her toys. It is important for your pet to meet everyone that he will be living with. You don’t want to overwhelm him, so it is best to do these introductions one at a time. Allow him to smell each person and get used to them. Try placing one piece of dirty laundry from each member of the household near the dog’s crate or where he sleeps. Just like humans, dogs like to feel loved. Studies have shown that pets that receive daily affection have longer life expectancies than those who do not. But petting and playing are not the only ways to show affection to your dog.  Include your dog in daily activities. Allow her to help out with chores by training her to hand you things that you need. Praise your dog when her behavior meets your expectations of her.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Give your dog space. Provide structure for your dog. Give your dog her own things. Introduce him to everyone in the house. Give your dog lots of attention and love.


When you bring it home, feed what it is used to eating at her previous home. A sudden change of diet will upset its tummy. Decide what you want to feed the kitten long term. After 2 - 3 days, when it is settled, you can gradually change its diet. Do this by mixing in increasing quantities of the new food over several days so that the kitten's stomach gets a chance to adjust to the new food. " This food is balanced to provide the calcium and extra protein that a growing kitten needs. Choose a good quality food that has a named meat, for example "chicken" rather than "meat meal" or "chicken meal", as top ingredient on the label. Know that cats are obligate carnivores, which means they depend on meat to be healthy. This means that you need to avoid foods that are heavily bulked up with cereals. You can spot this by seeing if cereals or soy products are high on the food label. Your kitten needs a growth food during their first six months. After that, their growth slows down.  Kitten foods are calorie dense, so if kitty is putting on too much weight, it is fine to switch to an adult food (less calories) at six months of age. If your kitty is at a correct weight switch to adult food at one year of age. For example, don't give milk or cream. The kitten doesn't need it and it is likely to upset its stomach.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Feed the kitten the food it was eating before you brought it home. Choose a food labelled as "Kitten" or "growth. Adjust the type of food you give your kitten as it grows up. Avoid giving your kitten additional food.


When you build up your wife, she's more likely to see you as a supportive, positive person in her life, which can ultimately strengthen your marriage. Each day, think of something about your wife that you really love, respect, or find attractive. Then, find a way to express that to her.  For instance, if you think her sense of style is great, you might compliment her outfit choice when she gets ready in the morning. You might also compliment her personality traits, like how she always makes you laugh or her compassionate nature. You could also recognize some of her accomplishments, like being acknowledged by her bosses at work or nailing a project she's been working really hard on. When you're talking with your wife, try bringing up a story about a time when something funny happened to the two of you, and have a good laugh as you rehash the details. Something as simple as laughter can help you and your wife feel closer again, even if you've been arguing or you've both had long days. On a date night, try going to see a lighthearted comedy at the theater, or visit a comedy club to see a standup act. When you think about intimacy, touch is probably high on the list of things you picture, although you might be thinking of a more romantic sense. However, make sure that you're giving your wife physical attention in non-sexual ways, as well, so she doesn't feel like you're only affectionate when you want physical romance. In addition, adding in more little touches can help you both feel closer to each other.  For instance, you might give her a warm hug in the morning or when she gets home from work, or you could lightly rub her shoulder when you're standing behind her. Over time, this can make your wife feel more safe and comfortable, and it may make her more receptive to flirtatious touching and rekindling your sexual relationship, as well. When you're sitting together on the couch, bring up one of your favorite memories from your early days together. Mention little details you remember from the date, like what she...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Compliment her every day. Laugh together as often as possible. Touch your wife in warm, non-sexual ways. Reminisce about your dating days to feel more connected. Try something new together. Make it a priority to spend time together.


When you buy a pack of cigarettes, whatever variety, the pack will have been sitting right-side-up on the shelf for quite a while, and the tobacco will have loosened up some in the paper. Many smokers will pack the tobacco back down toward the filter while the cigarettes are still tight in the package, making each one somewhat easier to light and draw from.  While it's not necessary to pack cigarettes, it is true that cigarettes from packs that haven't been packed have a tendency to "kick the cherry," or lose the lit-end when the ash is tapped off. It's also true that the tobacco will recess some, back into the cigarette, leaving a little empty tab of paper on the end of each one, which is somewhat easier to light than a cigarette with tobacco flush with the end. Pinch the between your thumb and middle finger in your dominant hand, the top of the pack pointed down toward the floor. Hold the pack in place with your pointer-finger on top. Hold your other hand open flat, your palm pointed up.  You don't have to remove the plastic wrap from the outside of the pack first, and in fact it's better if you don't. You don't have to worry about the top of the box flapping open while you're doing it. Soft-packs and hard-packs are done in exactly the same way, as are filtered cigarettes and unfiltered, but it's a good idea to handle soft-packs a bit more gently, since there's nothing separating your finger from the cigarette but a thin piece of paper. To pack the cigarettes, bring the top of the pack down firmly into your open palm, slapping it. Hold the pack loose enough so you're not bruising your palm, just letting the momentum of the swing carry the pack into your palm. Bring it back up and repeat this process about 10 times, depending on how packed you like your cigarettes. More packing will recess the tobacco farther into the paper, resulting in more empty space at the tip of the cigarette and denser tobacco, making the draw somewhat more snug. If you don't like how far you've packed the tobacco, you can return the...

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Pack cigarettes before opening them. Turn the pack upside down in your hand. Slap the top of the pack into your palm. Open the pack of cigarettes and remove one.


When you can start seeing the root, you will have a good idea of its size. The beetroots are ready to harvest when they are approximately the size of a small orange; too large and they won't be as tasty. Do this by holding the top and leveraging the root up with a fork-like tool or spade. Generally they're ready around 8 weeks after sowing, or when the veggie reaches 2.5cm (1 inch) in diameter. Many people harvest alternately, picking out some of the beetroots now and leaving others to develop to full maturity. This allows the others to grow bigger more quickly. The ones with a diameter of about 7.5cm (3 inches) usually have the best flavor. If desired, you can leave some beetroot in the soil until next spring, but you will need to protect it. Cover it in a heavy mulch of hay or straw. Provided the winter cold doesn't go below -18ºC/0ºF, this should allow you to remove the protective layer of straw and dig up more roots through winter. Be aware that this can cause the beetroots to develop a woody texture. Do not cut off the leaves; instead, remove them by twisting about 5cm (2") above the crown. This will help prevent bleeding, which takes away from the flavour and colour of the beet. This doesn't mean you should throw them away, however. The tops can be saved, cooked, and eaten like spinach. Believe it or not, they usually have loads of flavour. Root vegetables store well, making them ideal for winter stocking up. Beetroots can be stored layered in sand in wooden boxes in a frost-free, dry environment. To do this, take a container and line the bottom with 5 cm (2 inches) of sand. Place in a layer of beets. Then, repeat until the container is full. The sand keeps them from sprouting and keeps their flavours fresh.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Harvest (some of) your plants. Leave some in the soil for the season. Be careful with the tops. Store them for later consumption.


When you can’t release the mouse to an animal specialist, you can find a place in the wild to release the mouse. Whenever you catch a wild mouse near your house, you should always release it within 100 yards (91 m) of where you found it.  Releasing the mouse nearby will ensure it’s in familiar territory, and will be able to find food, water, and shelter. Ideal locations for release are nearby parks, forests, fields, or green spaces. In winter, consider leaving the mouse in your shed or garage until the weather is more suitable. With the towel still covering the container, gently walk or drive the mouse to the location you’ve chosen for release. Avoid jostling the container as much as possible, as this will cause stress and panic. Place the container on the ground near some bushes, logs, deep grass, or other cover so the mouse can quickly find a safe place. Remove the towel, gently turn the box on its side, and take several steps back. When the mouse feels safe, it will leave the container and seek shelter. Throw out the towels and cloths you used to treat the mouse, or wash them all in a separate load in the washing machine with the gloves. Use a hot water cycle, and add bleach to disinfect everything. Use a disinfecting spray to clean the container, or throw out the box. Turn on the taps and rinse your hands under running water. Apply soap and lather your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds. Make sure you get under your nails, the backs of your hands, and between your fingers. Rinse your hands under the water to rinse them off. Dry your hands with a clean towel.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Choose a nearby location. Take the mouse to the location you’ve chosen. Set the mouse free. Disinfect your supplies. Wash your hands.


When you center yourself on an intention in prayer, you should say truthfully in your heart and mind that you are asking for guidance and need help. Further, you should be open to receiving it and taking action. To be sincere, you should be willing to get an answer and follow through even if it’s not the one you want to hear. Your intention should only be to clearly ask for guidance with firm convictions. Avoid begging or pleading. If you beg or plead, you’re not really asking for guidance, but asking for something you desire to come true. You shouldn’t put Allah on a timetable. Be patient, and avoid showing haste or desperation. Remember not to expect miracles or symbolic visions when praying Istikhara, but to be open to answers in the forms of advice and subtle signs or feelings.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Pray with sincerity. Say the prayer with firm convictions instead of begging. Don’t be impatient after saying the prayer.


When you change your washing and hair care routines you will bring out your natural curl. The detergents found in shampoos dry out cuticles and produce frizzy hair, so many people with wavy, thick, or coarse hair have started cleansing their hair without shampoo. Avoid shampoos with sulfates which will dry out your strands and create more frizz.  Skip the shampoo altogether. Wash your hair with a no-poo, low-poo or a co-wash instead of using a shampoo.   Use the co-wash method. Co-wash means cleansing your hair with conditioners that use oils instead of detergents to cleanse your hair.  You can buy sulfate free and no-poo shampoos at stores like Target (L’Oreal Ever Creme Sulfate-Free Moisture System) as well as stores like Sephora (DevaCurl). Because wavy, coarse, and thick hair has a spiral shape, the natural oils produced by the scalp take longer to get to the tip than with normal hair and should, therefore, be washed less often. If you wash your hair every day, try cutting back to washing 2-3 times a week, and see if you notice that you have more curl and less frizzy hair.  Keep track of your washes on a calendar to make sure you are not over washing your hair. Consider using a clarifying shampoo once a week to wash if you are noticing build up in your hair. Everyone's hair texture and oil level is a little bit different, so experiment and see what works for you. It might take a couple weeks before you figure out the best balance of shampoo and no poo washes. Make sure you use a thick cream that moisturizes instead of a mousse with alcohol. For women, TIGI, AG Cosmetics and Kerastase have great products that are both a styling cream and a leave in conditioner and some products that even protect against heat damage, too. For men, there are great styling creams that are advertised for you, for example, Malin and Goetz and Fellow Barber sell creams to make your hair less unruly and more manageable.  After you get out of the shower, blot your hair at the roots with a microfiber towel. Wait 15-20 minutes if...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Read the ingredients on your shampoo. Wash your hair less often. Create curls in your hair with a styling product.


When you choose your desk, focus on your posture. Your back should be straight or slightly reclined and your shoulders should be relaxed. Find a desk that lets you sit with your thighs and forearms at right angles to the floor. Your head should be level and you should look slightly down at your monitor or reading material. Consider a stand-sit desk if you like the freedom to both stand and sit while you work. Find a chair that is about 17-19 inches or about 43-48 centimeters deep with good lower back support. You might consider a chair with height-adjustable lumbar support. Position your chair so that your feet are on the floor or get a footrest to keep your knees parallel to the floor.  Your chair should let you line up your wrists with your forearms. Make sure you can comfortably shift your position in your chair throughout your workday to help with circulation. To keep all of your supplies, references, and work materials in your home office, you will need bookshelves and other storage. Start by grouping the same types of work materials together. Next find the shelves and other types of storage that will fit the materials you need for your work.  You can use bookshelves or you can hang shelving. Use your space wisely by hanging filing and storage systems on your walls or the backs of doors. Create a filing system that makes sense so you can retrieve papers easily.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Set up your desk. Get a chair that supports you properly. Install bookshelves and other storage containers.


When you clean up a stain on microfiber upholstery, sometimes the water itself leaves a stain, which you then need to remove. However, when you're looking at the stain, make sure you don't see any signs of beer left. You need to make sure that stain is gone before you start working on the water stain left behind.  Look for discoloring, as beer can discolor fabric slightly. You can also smell the area to check for a beer stain. If the beer stain is still there, repeat the stain removal process for upholstery.

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When you click on it, it will show you a new dialog box named "Share" which will share your look back video to your Facebook Wall. Click this to post the updated and latest look back video.

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Click on “Save Changes” green button at the top right of the window. Click on Update.


When you come into contact with others, give a smile. A smile will make you feel good. Plus, it will brighten the moment for anyone in your range.  Chances are that others will smile back at you, and you will immediately feel their approval coming back at you. You will soon believe that you are significant as a human being. . Give people the respect that you would like to receive yourself.  This will help you treat yourself with respect as well. This involves being kind and allow for differences. Some ways to demonstrate respect for others include:  Don’t insult others. Listen when someone else is talking. Don’t tease others. Be sensitive about someone else’s feelings. Do not stereotype people. A key quality that makes people likeable is how they treat others. When you are caring and kind toward others, you are more likely to act this way toward yourself. Try to help others when you anticipate a need.  For example, your help can be an act as small as holding the door open for someone at the bank. Or, it can be something as large as volunteering a Saturday to help an elderly neighbor in need of yard work. This is not to say that you have to help every single person. Remember that you have to treat yourself as well as you treat other people, which means respecting your own boundaries.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Try smiling at other people. Treat others with respect Help others.


When you come into direct contact with a virus, it becomes very likely that you will develop an infection unless you wash your hands right away. When you touch something that has been exposed to a virus and do not wash your hands, you may accidentally touch your face and thus transmit the infection into your system. In order to keep this from happening, use soap and warm water to wash your hands after:  Touching door knobs Touching commonly shared objects like the remote or the telephone Touching handrails and other commonly used public objects If you do not have warm water and soap available to you, you can use sanitizers, alcohols, or other disinfectants to clean your hands As a preventative measure, try to avoid sharing personal items with other people, even if they don't seem to be infected. This is particularly important if you have a weak immune system. Things to avoid sharing include:  Utensils, water glasses or bottles, and food Towels Toothbrushes If you have a friend who has come down with a URI, call them on the phone to give them your well wishes, rather than visiting them in person. A sick person can very easily transmit a virus to a healthy person (in this case, you), so take steps to avoid spending time with a sick person if you can. If you do end up visiting a sick person, or work in a health institute such as a doctor's office, make sure to wash your hands with warm water and soap as soon as you leave the person's side. You could also consider wearing a face mask to avoid coming into contact with any viruses. When you spend time in crowded places, you are more likely to come into contact with someone who is infected. Places that you should avoid, particularly during flu or cold season, include malls, parks, concert venues, community meetings, large office buildings, and local gatherings. If your work involves spending time with large groups of people, consider wearing a face mask to lower your risk of developing a URI. Gargling water can help to keep your oral mucosa moist, which can help to...

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Wash your hands with soap and water frequently. Avoid sharing personal items. Limit your exposure to people who may be infected. Limit the amount of time you spend in overcrowded places. Gargle water. Get vaccinated. Keep the weather in mind. Wear a face mask when exposing yourself to irritants.


When you come into work the next day, ask the hiring manager if there’s a good time to discuss the reasons you weren’t promoted. To leave a good impression, set a friendly, conversational tone for the meeting. Don't get defensive or interrogate them. Just ask what skills or experience the selected candidate has that earned them the promotion. For example, say something like, “I was hoping you could tell me why I wasn’t selected. I’d like to be able to improve for the next opportunity.” Unfortunately, promotions are often based on how you’re perceived around the office. Find someone you trust to be honest with you, and ask them what people say about you. This might be hard to hear, but it’s important information that can help you improve your image. Ask if anyone has ever said you’re difficult to work with. While you may not think this is true, you can make an effort to be more flexible in the future. Even though you didn't get this promotion, there may be other advancement opportunities for you within the company. Discuss your career goals with your manager so that they can connect you with future opportunities that interest you. They may also be able to give more personalized advice about improving your chances.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Ask for feedback from the hiring manager. Ask a trusted coworker how others perceive you. Talk to your manager about your career goals.


When you convert your data to a table, you can use the table to manipulate the data. One of the features of a table is the ability to set headers for the columns. Note that these are not the same a worksheet column headings or printed headers. Confirm that your selection is correct. " This will create a table from the selected data. The first row of your selection will automatically be converted into column headers. If you don't select "My table has headers," a header row will be created using default names. You can edit these names by selecting the cell. Click the Design tab and check or uncheck the "Header Row" box to toggle the header row on and off. You can find this option in the Table Style Options section of the Design tab.

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Select the data that you want to turn into a table. Click the Insert tab and click the "Table" button. Check the "My table has headers" box and then click "OK. Enable or disable the header.


When you cool your skin, it constricts the blood vessels. This reduces the blood flow to the area and can relieve swelling, irritation, and muscle spasms. This is particularly good for soothing bruises and minor injuries.  If you don’t have an ice pack already prepared in the freezer, you can use a bag of ice cubes or frozen vegetables. Always wrap the ice pack in a towel instead of putting it directly on your skin. This will help prevent frostbite. After 20 minutes, remove the ice pack from your skin and let your skin warm up. After 10 minutes you can put it on again if you need to. These creams are often available over-the-counter and can soothe sunburns, minor burns, insect bites, stings, and minor abrasions. Always consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, treating a child or a senior citizen, or are taking other medications, herbal remedies, or supplements that could interact. Read and follow the instructions on the packaging.  You can usually buy these products at your local pharmacy as sprays, ointments, creams, patches, and pre-prepared bandages. The medications may contain: benzocaine, benzocaine and methol, butamben, dibucaine, lidocaine, pramoxine, pramoxine and methol, tetracaine, or tetracaine and methol. If you are unsure about the dosages or how often to apply it, consult your doctor. Your doctor will be able to make recommendations based on your particular condition and medical history. Check the expiration dates. Do not use expired medications. Stop using these medications and consult your doctor if you see no improvement after a week, the area gets infected, develops a rash, or starts burning or stinging. Symptoms of an overdose include blurred vision, confusion, seizures, dizziness, feeling too hot, too cold, or numb, headache, sweating, ringing in your ears, irregular or slow heartbeat, difficulty breathing, sleepiness. If you show these symptoms, go to the doctor immediately or call an ambulance. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can relieve pain from arthritis, muscle...

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Use an ice pack. Numb small areas with topical anesthetic creams. Take oral painkillers.


When you cut your bias binding for the project, make sure that you cut a little more than you will actually need to cover the edges. This will allow you to sew the edges together in a way that will hide the ends of the bias binding. For example, if your project calls for 20 inches (51 cm) of bias binding, then cut 21 inches (53 cm) to ensure that you will have enough to hide the ends. Make sure to sew the bias binding edges first. You need to sew the ends under the rest of the bias tape to hide them, so it is necessary to secure and fold over the ends before sewing any other parts of the binding. The ends of the bias binding will be raw, so it is important to hide these. With the right sides of the bias binding and fabric together, pinch the ends of the bias tape together to identify where they will meet. Use a piece of chalk to mark the areas where the right (front) sides of the bias binding meet. After you have marked the bias binding, place a pin on each end to hold the pieces together where you marked them. Make sure the pin goes through the ends of the bias tape and the fabric underneath it. To secure the bias binding together where you have marked it, use your sewing machine on the straight stitch setting to sew a few stitches into the crease up to the areas you have marked on each side of the bias binding. Do not sew across the bias binding pieces. Make two separate sets of stitches. Be careful not to sew through the pins and remove them as you sew. After the bias binding is secured at the ends, fold down the excess bias binding on the ends. Fold each end towards the rest of the bias binding and away from the stitches you just made. This will ensure that the bias binding will be hidden under the rest of your seams. After you finish securing the ends of the bias binding, sew the rest of the bias binding as desired for your project. You can either sew the bias binding single-sided, so that it will be hidden under one side of your project , or you can sew the bias binding double-sided so that half of the...

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Cut about 1 inch (2.5 cm) more bias binding than you will need. Join the ends before you sew the rest of the bias binding. Pinch and mark the bias tape where the ends meet. Pin the marked areas in place. Sew a few stitches into the crease at each of the marks. Fold down the excess bias binding. Sew the rest of the bias binding as desired for your project.


When you decide to get a pet snake, it is important that you choose the right one. There are several kinds of snakes that make good pets. Think about your priorities when choosing the one that is right for you.  The larger the snake, the more space you will need. If your home has limited room, look for a smaller snake. If you are not an experienced snake owner, you need a snake that is easier to handle. Don't immediately try to get a large snake with a bad temper. Corn snakes are among the most popular options. They usually grow to less than 6 feet long, and they are even tempered. The king snake is also a good choice. They adapt very well to living in captivity. If you are going to keep a pet snake, it is important that each member of your household learn to care for the snake. It's a good idea to teach your children to learn to properly care for the snake. This will help them remain safe when they play with their pet.  Remind your kids that snakes are not toys. They are living creatures and it is important to treat them respectfully. Pets are great because they can help teach your kids responsibility. Use feeding times to teach your kids the importance of sticking to a routine. Snakes are fairly low-maintenance, so they can work well for kids. There is no hair or fur to clean up, and they don't need to be walked. If you have kids, consider getting a corn snake or ball python. If they do bite, the wound won't be severe. Part of keeping your snake safe means paying attention to physical needs. Some snakes require regular periods of hibernation. This occurs most often in the winter.  Provide your snake a proper environment for hibernation. Keep the room cool and dark. If your snake is hibernating, do not try to handle him. It is not the right time to play. For the most part, leave your snake alone during hibernation. How long it lasts will depend on what type of snake you have. Just remember to check on him regularly and supply fresh water. Most snakes prefer not to be handled regularly. But if you make a...

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Choose the right snake. Teach your kids to play with your pet snake. Respect hibernation. Handle your snake carefully.


When you decide to use birth control, there are many factors you should consider such as if and when you want children, if you want to take pills or not worry about taking daily medication, and your lifestyle, including if you travel frequently. Thinking about these questions can help you determine the most appropriate form of birth control for you.  Make an honest assessment of yourself, your partner and your relationship. If you are not in a monogamous relationship this can also influence your choice(s) for birth control. For example, if you are in a long term relationship and want to wait a few years to have children, you might opt for a long term birth control method such as an intrauterine device (IUD). If you have multiple partners, you may opt for birth control pills and condoms to protect from pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.  If you are in a long-term relationship, involve your partner in the decision so that you can make it mutually and it fits with both of your lifestyles. Consider questions such as “do I want to plan every time I have sex?,” “do I want to remember to take a pill every day?,” “do I want to end my fertility permanently?”.  You’ll also want to think about your health. For example, if you suffer from migraines, birth control pills may not be a good choice for you. There are many different options for birth control that you can use. Exploring the various types of birth control can help you decide which option is appropriate for you.  You can choose barrier methods that are put on or inserted right before sex including male and female condoms, a diaphragm, a cervical cap, and spermicide.  If used properly, these methods can help protect against pregnancy, but you may want to use a secondary method to help ensure that you don’t get pregnant. For example, if you’re using condoms, which have a failure rate of 2-18%, you may want to also use a spermicide.  Hormonal birth control, which has a low failure rate of less than 1% to 9%, are a good option if you want to avoid pregnancy...

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Consider your family wishes and lifestyle. Explore the different types of birth control. Be aware of potential risks of different birth control methods. Decide on the right birth control method for you.


When you decide to volunteer, you may want to plug into the first volunteer opportunity you come across. However, you're likely to be happier and volunteer longer at an organization that supports a cause you care about. When looking for an organization to volunteer at, try to pick one with a cause that riles your passions. For example, if you're passionate about animal welfare, maybe you want to volunteer at an animal shelter. If you believe in literacy, maybe you want to volunteer at a library or a school. When you think about volunteering, your mind may focus on organizations such as soup kitchens, homeless shelters, or food banks. While those organizations are very worthy of your time, you may find other opportunities better fit your personality or skill set, ones that you may not think of immediately but that still need help. For example, you may find that volunteering with your local parks, at a prison, with youth organizations, or even for disaster relief may be more to your liking. Much like job search sites, you can use volunteer sites like Volunteer Match or Serve.gov to help you find volunteer opportunities in your area. Organizations list volunteer openings on their website, and you can search through and narrow them down, much like you would job listings. If you still can't narrow down where you want to volunteer, start asking people you know where they volunteer. You may find one of them has the perfect opportunity for you, and it can make it easier to volunteer with someone you know the first time. Volunteering with friends can make it less scary and more enjoyable because you're with people you know and have fun with. The first objective of volunteering is helping an organization and your community. However, volunteer opportunities can also benefit you. For one, they can give you career experience you don't have. Some organizations will also offer you training and career development. Consider how volunteering at a particular organization may benefit you in the future.  For instance,...

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Focus on causes you feel strongly about. Look for more than just the "standard" volunteer organizations. Use a volunteer site to find a good match. Talk to friends and family. Pick an organization that will teach you something new. Volunteer overseas.


When you deem the tree's shape to be finished, it's time to move it away from the training container. Beautiful ceramic and wooden containers are available for you to display your bonsai to best effect. Choose one that complements the bonsai style you have created. Be sure to repot it carefully so that the roots are not damaged, and use a container big enough to hold the amount of soil (and nutrients) that are necessary for the tree to stay healthy. Choose a container that is as long as your tree is tall. The thicker the trunk of your tree, the deeper the container should be. While the bonsai should be the star of the show, adding a few additional elements can add to the beauty of your bonsai display. Stones and rocks, shells, and tiny plants can be used to make the tree look as though it is part of a forest or beach scene.  Be sure not to crowd the roots with stones or other objects. Adding some moss is a great way to create an intriguing display. A beautiful bonsai deserves to be displayed like any other work of art. Choose a wooden or metal display stand and place it against a blank wall, so that the bonsai will stand out. Placing it near a window is a good idea since the bonsai will continue to need sunlight while it's on display. Continue watering, fertilizing, and caring for the bonsai, and your work of art will stay alive for many years.

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Move the tree to a display container. Consider adding other features to the container. Place the bonsai on a display stand.


When you do a large job for someone, consider running a credit check first. It is not that hard to get set up to retrieve credit reports. You may find out that the customer has a habit of not paying their debts, so it's worth it to check before entering into a deal with them. You can also use the risk of not being paid as a justification for raising your fee. The higher the risk you will not be paid, the more you should charge. Institute a policy for dealing with late payments so that your actions are consistent in each case. It also helps customers when you are clear, in a contract or oral agreement, about when exactly you expect payment and what steps you will take if it is not received. For example, you could send a reminder invoice after the 30 day payment period is up, call the customer after 60 days have passed, and take the issue to court or a collections agency once 90 days are up. Before performing any work, always sign a contract with your customer. A good contract will protect both of you from disputes later on. In some cases, you may able to be enforce an oral agreement, but this is always more difficult than enforcing a written contract. You need a written contract to legally enforce collection on the following types of debts:  Contracts taking longer than a year to complete. Contracts lasting longer than one party's life. High-value contracts over a certain amount (the exact figure varies by state). Making a physical record of charges, work progress, expenses, and customer interaction will allow you to make a stronger case for debt collection later on. It's best to hold on to any documentation related to your contract. Make sure to:  Keep signed work contracts. Take photographs of the work completed (before and after is best).  Collect receipts for payments you made for materials. Ask the customer to sign off when the work is completed and for receipt of supplies or goods you procure on their behalf. . Create a professional looking invoice form or use an invoice form that comes with your...

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Research your customer's credit before doing business with them. Have a well-defined late payment policy. Sign a written contract with your customer. Document your work well. Invoice your customer


When you do something together, you want it to be because you both voluntarily consent to it, as a way of fulfilling your own genuine needs and desires, not out of guilt or pressure. Sometimes you can find an action that meets both your needs, and sometimes you just have to amiably go your separate ways.  If you're not ready to ask in this spirit, maybe you need more time, or more empathy. Or perhaps your instincts are telling you that this person does not care about your feelings. Reflect on what is stopping you. to what the other person says. Don't assume that you know how they feel or what is best for them. Instead, let them express their thoughts and feelings. Validate their feelings, slow down to ensure they feel heard, and make it clear that you care.  If you spend too much time labeling their needs, they might feel like you are trying to play therapist instead of actually hearing what they have to say. Put the focus on what they are telling you, not on what you have decided they "actually" mean. If you're getting too upset to speak thoughtfully and clearly, the other person is unwilling to talk openly, or either one of you wants to end the conversation, stop. You can have it at a better time, when both parties are willing and able.  If conversations consistently end badly with someone, take a close look at the situation, because there may be a deeper problem.

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Decide upon the solution together, if possible. Listen closely Take a break if one or both parties are too stressed to handle the conversation.


When you do the same kind of exercise over and over, your body gets more efficient at that exercise and may start burning less calories to get it done. Mix things up and add some variety to your routine, and you are likely to see an improvement.  Add some interval training to your normal walking or jogging program for a huge caloric boost. Try a new kind of fitness class or activity. There are hundreds of free fitness videos available on YouTube and other sites like Fitness Blender. You could try a new kind of workout every single day! Meet with a personal trainer to get new ideas and create a routine that will optimize your weight loss. Adding muscle mass increases the number of calories you burn every day and makes weight loss easier. Add some strength or resistance training to your routine to get that scale moving again.  Strength training doesn't require an expensive gym membership. You can get started with some inexpensive lightweight dumbbells and go from there.  To avoid putting on a lot of muscle bulk, focus on lots of reps using smaller weights. Women often worry about lifting weights and becoming too "bulky," but unless they are actively trying to gain muscle, this won't happen. Women will gain muscle by lifting, but they won't bulk up because they have lower levels of testosterone. There are also many great strength-building exercises you can do with no equipment whatsoever! These include pushups, squats, step-ups, and dozens more. It's easy to fall into the habit of eating the same food day after day, which can lead to boredom and overeating, and may train your body to become too efficient at digesting certain foods. Shaking up your diet might be just the thing to get past your weight-loss plateau.  Try adding some new foods to your routine, especially fruits and vegetables. Change your eating schedule around. Try making breakfast your largest meal of the day, or breaking up 3 large meals into 6 smaller ones. Eating throughout the day keeps your metabolism going. Switch out the plates: instead of...

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Change up your workouts. Add strength training. Break out of a food rut. Eat more protein. Eat a bigger breakfast. Get more sleep. Take a few days off from dieting.


When you don't want to keep the person guessing about why you don't want to be friends, a face to face conversation might be in order. Parks and coffee shops are good stops for breakups because they're neutral, public locations. Even though things might get emotional during your conversation, you'll both be likely to keep things contained if you're in a public place.  Avoid arranging to have a long meal together, since you might be ready to go before the food even arrives. If you don't want to meet in person, it's fine to break up with your friend over the phone. Avoid doing it over text, since it's harder to express yourself fully and have a real conversation. Do not break up with your friend in front of people you both know. This can be deeply embarrassing and hurtful. Be straightforward about why you don't want to be friends. Did your friend cheat with your boyfriend? Does he or she constantly cut you down? Whatever the reason, now is the time to spell it out. Telling your friend exactly what's going on is a brave thing to do, and in the end the person will probably be glad to know what happened. There is a situation in which being straightforward is not the kindest way to end a friendship. If you just don't like the person anymore, through no fault of his or her own, there's really no reason to say it out loud. If this is the case, go to Method 2 and let the friendship naturally fade. Your friend will either get defensive, apologize, or do a mix of both after your confrontation. You might want to hear him or her out, just in case there's the tiniest chance that you want to stay friends after all. If it's possible there was some kind of misunderstanding, you'll want to know. If that's not possible, continue the breakup process. Maybe you want to cut things off for good right here and now, or maybe you're fine seeing the person every now and then in a group setting. Whatever the case, be very clear that this is a breaking point, and from now on things will be different. Lay out your boundaries up front so...

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Arrange a time and place to meet up. Tell your friend why you're ending it. Give your friend a chance to talk. Set boundaries. Stick to your boundaries.


When you don’t drink enough water, you skin will be one of your first organs to suffer. Dehydration will quickly cause dry skin, as well as a number of other health problems. Drink plenty of water every day so that you can protect your skin and the rest of your body too. How much is enough is different for everyone. The recommendation of eight glasses a day is just a ballpark number. When air gets cold, moisture is naturally precipitated out of the air, leaving the air much drier than normal. When the air is dry, it leaches moisture from your skin (to help reach a sort of balance). This is why your skin is always much dryer in winter. Protecting your skin from the cold, by wearing protective clothing and covering your skin in moisturizer, can prevent dry skin. To protect your legs, try wearing stockings or another light layer on underneath your pants during the winter. This will help protect your skin, since denim is especially poor at keeping your skin warm and protected. Dry, hot air will leech moisture from your skin so increased humidity in the home will help your skin retain moisture. Keeping a small humidifier in your bedroom at night will make a big difference, and if you can keep one in the other major rooms of your house, that can also help. Just be sure not to over humidify your home. This can cause mold problems, which will also have negative health effects. Getting 10-30 minutes of sun a day can help your body produce vitamin D, but too much sun is harmful for your skin. Aside from just putting you at greater risk of skin cancer, it can also irritate your skin and cause dry skin. Wear light but covering clothes when you go out in the sun, especially in the midday, such as linen pants. If you can’t or don’t want to cover your skin with fabric, you should at least use sunscreen. Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen and be sure to apply it as directed. SPF 15 should be plenty to protect your skin. You might know that you need vitamin C to ward off sickness or that your muscles need protein, but...

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Drink more water. Protect your skin from the cold. Maintain the moisture level in your home. Avoid too much sun exposure. Adjust your diet to get vital skin nutrients. Try dry skin brushing before you bathe. Talk to a doctor.


When you don’t get enough sleep or your sleep cycle is disturbed, it can leave you prone to stress (especially if you’re already a worrier). Sleep allows your muscles and brain to relax and repair themselves so you can start the day with a lower “baseline” anxiety. Even small disturbances in your sleep can drastically affect your memory, judgment, and mood. Get the sleep you need to help you stay calm throughout the day.  The recommendation for adults is between 7-9 hours of sleep per night. This figure is higher for adolescents.  People who don’t get enough sleep report symptoms of stress, such as feeling irritable, angry, or overwhelmed, much more than people who get enough sleep.  Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every night, including weekends. This will help your body regulate your sleep.  Avoid napping after 5 PM, heavy dinners, stimulants in the evening, and blue-light screens before bed. These can all interfere with your ability to get a good night’s sleep. Caffeine is a stimulant that can help you feel more alert and energetic, but it also exaggerates your body’s stress responses. If you must drink caffeine, try to avoid drinking more than 200mg a day (about two cups of brewed coffee). Don’t drink caffeine after 5 PM to avoid interfering with your sleep cycle.  Stimulants also disturb your sleep cycles.  Alcohol is a depressant which means that it reduces tension or stress in the body and slows reactions. However, using alcohol as a way to rid of stress is a bad idea because your anxiety will return once the alcohol is out of your system (and alcohol won’t address your root problems). Additionally, intoxication may make stress worse for you or others. It may make it easier to fall asleep, but it also seriously disturbs your REM sleep, leaving you feeling tired, hungover, and worn-out the next day.  If you do drink alcohol, make sure you do it in moderation. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism recommends that if you are male, you should not drink more than 4 drinks in...

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Get enough sleep. Limit caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine. Avoid negativity when you can. Avoid stress where you can. Spend time with loved ones. Meditate. Practice mindfulness.


When you don’t have a microplane or a zester, then a vegetable peeler or paring knife will get the job done. This process isn’t recommended if you want uniform curls or a very fine zest. Hold the lime under running water and rub off grime with your fingers. Pat dry with a clean towel. Set a clean cutting board on a stable surface. Place the lime on top of the cutting board and hold it firmly in place near the base. If you are right-handed, hold the lime with your left hand. If you are left-handed, hold it with your right hand. Hold the peeler or knife against the top of the lime, with the blade facing you. Do not try to point the blade away from you, as zesting this way provides less control and increases the odds of cutting yourself. Pull the peeler or knife toward you, pressing lightly into the lime's skin. Ideally, only remove the colored zest portion of the peel, not the white pith underneath. However, press deeper into the pith if it helps keep the knife steady and controlled. Use the same knife to chop the zest into fine pieces. It is now ready to be added to recipes. As for the rest of the lime, wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for later use.

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Use this method only if you don't have other tools. Rinse and dry the lime. Place the lime on a cutting board and hold it with your non-dominant hand. Position the vegetable peeler or paring knife. Methodically peel the zest from the lime. Chop the zest into small pieces (optional).


When you don’t wash your weave, it can start to look messy and smell bad. To avoid this, shampoo and condition it about every week and a half, or more frequently. If your weave is curly, it’s better to wash it at least once a week in order to maintain the curl pattern. While it’s dry, divide your leave-in weave into 4-6 sections. Squirt an argan oil deep conditioner into your hand and apply it thoroughly to each section. Put a plastic shower cap on, stuff your weave inside, and sit under a hair dryer for about 15 minutes. Then, rinse out the deep conditioner with cold water and shampoo. Go back under the hair dryer until your weave is completely dry.  If you have a leave-out weave, apply the deep conditioner to the entire weave and put it in a plastic shower cap. Add a little bit of water and put it in the microwave for 3-4 minutes. Then, take it out, rinse out the conditioner in a sink with cold water, shampoo as normal, and lay it out to dry completely. If you don’t have a hair dryer, put a shower cap on and then wrap a towel around your head to trap in the heat. Then, let it sit for 15 minutes before you rinse it out and let it air dry. When you have a weave in, your hair and scalp don’t get very good circulation. Because of this, the growth of bacteria, such as mold, is likely. To avoid this issue, Put a small amount of hair-conditioning oil on your fingertips and gently apply it to your scalp from time to time. Oils, creams, and sprays can weigh your weave down, dry out your weave, and even create unpleasant odors. Try to use hair products as infrequently as possible, if at all. Use a small dollop of leave-in conditioner on curly weaves to help control frizz. Manipulate your weave as little as possible to keep it looking great. Try not to use curling irons and flat irons to style your weave. Instead, consider wearing your weave in bantu knots or jumbo braids at night while you sleep to create pretty curls.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Wash your weave at least once every 10 days. Do weekly deep conditioning treatments before shampooing. Apply tea tree and grapefruit seed oils to your scalp. Minimize your use of hair styling products. Stay away from heat styling tools.


When you download porn to your computer, the name of the file might make it obvious what’s inside. Fortunately, you can easily change the name of your files to something boring or innocent-sounding so that anyone who comes across them on your computer won’t know what they really are. For example, you could change the file name to something like “work_documents” or make it a random series of numbers and letters, like “Jmp356.” on your computer for a more secure option. Encrypting files involves locking them away in a passcode-protected file that’s difficult for others to break into. If you’re worried about someone snooping on your computer and you don’t think renaming your files is enough to keep them hidden, encrypting them might be your best option. To encrypt your files, you’ll need to download an encryption tool to your computer. Some encryption tools you can use include TrueCrypt, VeraCrypt, and BitLocker. Vault apps are apps for mobile devices that allow you to add photos and videos and then lock them away behind a passcode or other form of verification. You can download a vault app from your phone’s app store, store your porn in it, and then hide the app in a folder on your phone so it’s harder to find. Some vault apps you can try include Private Photo Vault Pro, Smart Safe Pro, and Photo Manager Pro. There are a variety of websites available, both free and subscription-based, where you can stream porn online without having to download it to your device. By streaming porn instead of storing it, you won’t have to worry about anyone stumbling across your files. Even if you stream porn instead of downloading it, you’ll still need to take measures to prevent people from seeing your browsing history.

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Rename porn files on your computer so they don’t sound suspicious. Encrypt the files Download a vault app to hide images and videos on your mobile device. Consider streaming porn instead of storing it on your devices.


When you drill, you'll leave ridges between holes. Make sure your chisel is sharp before you start this step. Push the chisel against the wood at the top of a ridge between two holes. Shave off the excess along the slot so the edges are almost flat. When you start this part of the process, you can pull the slotted board off of the drill press and work with it on another table. A chisel removes the large ridges left by the holes, but the walls of the slot won't be smooth yet. Slide a file up and down against each side of the slot until the walls appear to be almost completely smooth. To get a slot with perfectly smooth walls, sandpaper is the best way to buff out the remaining roughness. Wrap a piece of sandpaper around a drill bit. Put the bit into the slot and move it up and down along the walls of the slot until you're satisfied with the smoothness.

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Use a sharp chisel to shave off the nubs between drill holes. Use a flat file to smooth the bumps. Smooth the slot completely with sandpaper.


When you drop tune your guitar, your strings are going to lose tension. Lighter gauge strings lose tone and sound floppy, especially the lower notes. To preserve the tone of your guitar, get strings that range from .012 to .060.  Some string brands, such as D'addario, make sets of strings specifically designed for Drop C tuning. If you feel that .012 is too heavy for your top string, you can get a lighter string for the top string and stick with the heavier gauges for your lower strings. It's all about your personal preference. You may want to experiment a little to find the right feel and sound for you. When you tune your guitar to Drop C, your bridge may lose tension and tilt up or down. You also will want to raise your bridge if you're using thicker strings. This is fairly rare, but still a possibility.  Most electric guitars have fixed bridges that aren't affected by detuning the strings. However, if your guitar has a Floyd Rose bridge, raise the bridge before you tune your guitar to Drop C. You want your bridge to be parallel to the body of your guitar. If your bridge is tilted up, tighten the bridge springs until it is in the right position. If it's tilted downward, you'll need to loosen the springs some. Because you're using larger strings, they need more room to vibrate. Adjusting the guitar's truss rod creates more space between the strings and the fretboard so they have room to sound clearly and cleanly.  Check the neck of your guitar after you've replaced the strings and detuned it to Drop C. If the neck has more (or less) curve in it than it used to, you'll want to adjust the truss rod. All you need to adjust your truss rod is a basic allen wrench. Go slow and don't turn it too much – you don't want to damage the neck of your guitar. Your guitar's nut is located at the top of the fret board behind the first fret, and has slots to hold your strings. These slots are pre-cut to fit standard guitar strings. If you move to a thicker gauge of strings, you may need to make the slots a little wider so...

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Use the correct strings. Raise your bridge. Adjust your guitar's truss rod. File the slots in your guitar's nut. Check your saddles.


When you encounter stress, anger, or anxiety, it can trigger your body’s “fight or flight” mode. Your sympathetic nervous system perceives that you’re under attack and kicks your body into high gear, boosting your heart rate, constricting blood vessels, restricting your breathing, and tensing your muscles. When you feel these symptoms, stop what you’re doing (if you can safely) and re-focus your senses on what your body is experiencing. This can help reduce what scientists call “automatic reactivity.”  Your brain develops “automatic reactivity” patterns to stimuli such as stressors. These are basically habits that your brain triggers. Whenever it encounters a particular stimulus, such as a fight with a person, it activates a particular set of pathways. Studies show that breaking this “habit” of reaction by re-focusing your senses on what’s actually going on can help your brain develop new, healthier habitual reactions.  Do a quick body scan, but don’t judge anything you’re feeling as “good” or “bad.” Try to stick to the facts. For example, if you’re angry, your heartbeat is probably pumping and you may even feel queasy. Simply acknowledge these sensory experiences. For example: “Right now I feel nauseated. My breathing is very quick. My face feels hot and flushed.” By identifying these physical experiences, you can separate them from the emotional reaction. When you’re stressed or anxious, your breathing becomes quick and shallow. Breathing deeply from your diaphragm helps combat this stress response by signaling your brain to release calming neurotransmitters and restoring oxygen to your body. A few deep breaths can help you feel calmer almost immediately.  Place one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen, beneath your ribcage. As you inhale, you should feel the hand on your belly rise. If you don’t, you’re only breathing from your chest.  Inhale slowly through your nose. Aim to inhale for a count of 5. Focus on your lungs and abdomen expanding and filling with air.  Hold this breath for a few...

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Stop and re-focus your senses. Breathe from your diaphragm. Try progressive muscle relaxation. Distract yourself. Exercise. . Listen to music. Change the conversation.


When you enter a room with a cat, or if a cat enters a room you are in, do not approach it. Instead, kneel down or sit at the cat's level. This will ensure that the cat doesn't see you as threatening or aggressive. Once you are at the cat's level, extend your index finger out in front of you. Do this slowly and calmly, and do not get too close to that cat in doing so. The aim is to give the cat the feeling that it has control in the situation, and can decide whether or not to approach you. Hold your position and wait for the cat to approach you. It will likely sniff your finger first, a move that mimics cats' nose-to-nose greeting to each other. Allow the cat to sniff your finger and rub against it if it wishes to. If the cat does not respond to your gesture, or moves away after sniffing your finger, leave it alone. Respect the cat's space and do not attempt to approach it or extend your finger again. Pushing an unwilling cat into an interaction can result in undesirable reactions such as:  Hissing Growling Intense staring Running away from you Swatting at you Scratching If a cat is especially shy, try introducing yourself via play. Toss a toy for the cat to chase, making sure to throw it away from both you and the cat to create a neutral playing zone. This way, the cat will comfortable playing and might warm up to you during the game. A neutral way to encourage a cat to approach you is to dangle a wand toy near it. If the cat is interested, this will allow it to approach you with a goal and interest outside of you. Playing with the wand toy may relieve stress and apprehension and make the cat feel more at ease near you. If the cat demonstrates any signs of distress (e.g. hissing), put down the wand toy and give the cat some space. If a cat is apprehensive around you, do your best to ignore it while you are in its presence. Keep your distance and avoid any eye contact with it. Your presence, without the threat of a forced interaction, will likely become more familiar and less threatening with time. When a shy...

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Kneel or sit at the cat's level. Extend your finger. Wait for the cat to approach. Respect the cat's limits. Try playing with toys as an icebreaker. Use a wand toy to draw it closer. Ignore the cat. Be cautious about petting. Offer the cat treats.


When you exercise your body, it increases the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) which is a protein that promotes the growth of new neurons, the specialized cells in your brain that transmit nerve impulses. Regular exercise increases your blood flow and oxygen levels and improves brain function.  The more neurons you have and the healthier they are, the faster you can think and the better your memory will be, Develop a regular exercise routine to get into the habit. For example, you might set a goal of exercising on certain days of the week, or spending a certain amount of time exercising after work or school. Irisin is believed to activate genes that are involved in learning in memory in your brain. Aerobic exercises use large muscle groups like your back, legs, and arms, which increases your heart rate and breathing and produces more of the irisin protein which is linked to the growth of new neurons.  Consider joining a gym that offers aerobics classes. You can also purchase DVDs or use online classes to do aerobic exercises at home. It can be easy to fall into a routine with your exercise that may cause you to get bored or discouraged when you feel like you aren't making any progress or improving. When you try new kinds of exercise, you'll sharpen your focus and improve your cognition as you use different parts of your brain to conquer a new physical challenge or skill.  If you take regular classes at your gym, try taking a different class. If you lift weights often, switch it up with sprints. A regular yoga practice can increase your ability to use logic, identify patterns, and solve new problems. The meditation involved in yoga slows down brain activity, which allows your brain reorganize itself and rest. Giving your brain a chance to rest while active means it is ready to absorb new information and approach problems from a different perspective.  Join a yoga studio for guided practice. Yoga still uses your muscles too, which increases blood flow and cognitive function. Headspace is a...

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Establish an exercise routine to grow and form new neurons. Do aerobic exercise to produce more of the protein called irisin. Challenge your brain by switching up your workouts. Try yoga to improve your problem solving skills.


When you exercise, you increase blood flow, oxygen levels, and energy to all parts of your body—including the brain—which means you will be more alert. Researchers have also found that regular aerobic exercise such as walking, running, jogging, and riding a bike can reverse cognitive decline. If you watch college or professional athletes play sports, you can observe their laser focus and intense concentration. Although you are probably not at that skill level, you can still benefit from the improved reflexes and better concentration that result from participating in team sports.  Team sports such as baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer, and football are an excellent way to be more alert because you have to pay attention to where your teammates and opposing team members are, where the ball is currently located, and where the ball is headed. If you are looking for a less serious game, consider trying kickball or dodgeball. Try a type of exercise that is new to you and involves more complex movements such as rock climbing, gymnastics, martial arts, pilates, skating, or fencing. The act of having to learn how to do something different and perform the new maneuvers will help strengthen your brain and boost your memory power, which should make you more alert. Spending 20 minutes a day outside will help you feel more energized and alert.  Go for a walk or jog in the park. Conduct your workout routine outside in your backyard or neighborhood. Head to the woods or hiking trails on the weekend. Yoga can help tone your body and relieve your anxiety, but it also improves your focus and concentration. Try a yoga routine when you want to feel more alert. Research suggests that a mid-afternoon workout can help you feel more alert and energetic than taking a nap.

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Complete an aerobic workout. Participate in team sports. Try a new type of exercise. Spend 20 minutes per day outside. Perform yoga. Schedule your workout for the middle of the day.


When you experience infatuation, your mind is consumed by thoughts of the other person. You're thinking not only about the other person but also about how you want to reveal yourself to the other person. You have an idealized vision of what this person is like, and your vision may or may not be accurate. Instead of feeling secure, you are thinking more about how to impress the other person. Your focus is on how to get the other person to like you, and you feel nervous because you don't know how the other person feels. Your relationship is pretty new, and while you're constantly thinking about the other person, you're not confident that he or she has what it takes to go the distance. You think constantly about the way that the person smiles, the way he or she says your name or the way that your partner looks at you. You think obsessively about these details, and you try to decide how the person feels about you based on these somewhat trivial qualities. The person you like disagrees with you, and you wonder if the relationship is over. You wonder whether you know the person at all or whether your impressions have been wrong all along. You want to ask the person to date exclusively, but you're nervous about what he or she might say. You're afraid that asking for commitment may frighten the person away. Your feelings aren't deep enough for love; you're probably more in the realm of infatuation.

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Examine whether you treat the object of your interest as a person or a thing. Evaluate how secure you feel. Think about how long you've been in the relationship. Analyze the way that you're thinking about the other person. Look at how you handle conflict. Consider your feelings about moving the relationship forward.


When you experience pain due to inflammation, you may want to squeeze or pick at your sore. Touching your cold sore or making skin-to-skin contact with others can cause the viral infection to spread to your fingertips, known as herpes whitlow. Picking at the sore can also slow down the healing process, making it last longer and increasing the risk of the infection spreading to other parts of your body. When you have a cold sore, you should wash your hands carefully before touching your face and making contact with other people, especially babies, as herpes simplex can quickly spread this way. One option is to keep a hand sanitizer or moist wipes with you when heading out of your home or at work so you can keep your hands clean on the go. Avoid sharing items such as foods, utensils, towels, lip balm, toothbrushes, and other items that can spread the virus between people when blisters are present. Bacteria and viruses quickly bind to surfaces and are transferred to and from others this way, making your cold sore last longer or making the symptoms worse. Also avoid keeping your utensils and personal items in excessive humidity, as the moist environment allows bacteria to thrive. Use a tissue when you sneeze or cough to avoid spreading germs through the air and avoid letting other bacteria or viruses into your lungs when you inhale. If you don’t have a tissue on hand, sneeze or cough into your elbow rather than cupping your hands over your face, which only spreads germs to your hands.

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Avoid touching the sore. Wash your hands frequently. Do not share food and personal items. Use a tissue when coughing or sneezing.


When you feed and play with your cat in the vicinity of the scratching post, your cat will develop pleasurable associations with the post. Eventually, curiosity will overtake your cat and it will likely want to explore the post and start scratching on it.  Your cat will become more comfortable and familiar with the post by spending more time around it. This is especially important if you have a cat that is naturally shy or fearful of new things. Play with your cat every day to help it release pent-up energy. Sometimes cats scratch out of boredom. If your cat enjoys catnip, try sprinkling some dried catnip leaves or powder around and on the scratching post. The catnip will attract your cat, and it will likely start scratching at the post to get the catnip. Place items that are familiar to your cat around the scratching post. This will encourage your cat to start thinking of the post as one of its things. If you see your cat scratching the couch, immediately pick it up and move it to the post. This redirects the cat's natural behavior to an appropriate scratching target. If you find you have to redirect often, it's a good idea to have the scratching post as close to the couch as possible. Your cat will likely resist being carried any distance to another location. When your cat gets to the point that it seldom scratches the couch, you can relocate the scratching post if you want. Whenever you see your cat using the scratching post, immediately give it a treat or an encouraging pet. This positive reinforcement helps teach your cat that the scratching post is an appropriate place for scratching. As the behavior becomes more frequent, don't reward your cat every time it uses the post. Reward randomly so your cat doesn't only use the post with the expectation of a treat.

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Feed and play with your cat near the scratching post. Use catnip and toys to make the scratching post look and smell appealing. Move your cat to the post when it scratches the couch. Reward your cat for scratching on the scratching post.


When you feel a migraine coming on, try to treat it before it gets too severe. Immediately reduce the light and sound in the room. Sit or lie down in a dark, quiet room. Try to take a nap if it’s possible. Make sure to limit your nap to 20 or 30 minutes. Sleeping longer than that could disrupt your normal sleeping patterns, which may worsen migraines. To help alleviate the pain, try using a cold pack or a heating pad. The cold can help numb pain, while heat can relax muscles.  Place an ice pack, or a package of frozen vegetables, on your forehead, your temples, or the back of your neck.  You may also want to try a heated bath or shower. A light massage may help lessen a migraine. Try rubbing your temples, or the area that hurts, with light pressure in a circular motion. Apply pressure for up to 15 seconds, and repeat as necessary. Rub your neck and back, or ask someone else to rub them. This can help release tension and alleviate your headache. Caffeine may help reduce migraine pain. If you feel the beginnings of a migraine, drink a beverage with a moderate amount of caffeine. Try a soda, cup of coffee, or a cup of tea.  This should only be used two to three days a week to help migraines. More than that could result in a caffeine dependency, which may make migraines worse.  Be aware that caffeine may trigger migraines in some individuals. There are some over the counter medicines, such as Excedrin Migraine, that contain some caffeine along with pain relievers. Taking one of these medicines may also help to relieve a migraine.

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Reduce light and sound. Use a cold pack or heating pad. Give yourself a massage. Have some caffeine.


When you feel badly enough about forgetting a person’s birthday that you want to make it up to them somehow, it signals that you have a special relationship of some kind. It indicates you truly care. Making that person a happiness jar can show this. All it takes is a Mason jar with a lid, paper and a pen. Of course you can get more creative, but what matters most is what you write. On each piece of paper that you put in the jar, write down a memory you have of the person – something you experienced together, something you remember the other person saying or doing one day, the way he or she looked on a special occasion, how you feel about the person now and at different times since you’ve known one another.  Include one larger piece of paper or a small card saying you’re sorry for missing his or her birthday. If there’s room left, throw in their favorite candies, tokens to the arcade if you do that together, small items the person might collect and so forth. Decorate the jar if you’d like. Tie a ribbon around it, paint on it, hodge podge a photo of the two of you on one side. Sometimes the person doesn’t live nearby, and while you can call, email, send a card or a traditional present, maybe you’re also looking for something with a bit more punch behind your apology. Here’s one idea. Videotape yourself as you make the person his or her favorite kind of birthday cake. You could make it humorous or you could pretend as if you’re the star of a cooking show, which the other person might also find quite funny. You could even light the candles, sing him or her “Happy Birthday” and then express your apologies.  Burn your video to a disc, write out the cake recipe and wrap it like a birthday present before you send it in the mail. If you think the cake will survive the journey, send it, too, or perhaps just a slice. If you’ve never looked online before, USB flash drives now come in all shapes, sizes, colors and materials. There are even action hero USB flash drives. You can also have them customized from a variety of...

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Create a happiness jar. Bake a cake from far away. Download their favorite tunes. Post Post-It notes.


When you feel comfortable, you’ll feel more like yourself. This will make you more confident, which will help give you the courage to start talking to others.  Don’t try to wear trendy clothes or stylish shoes if they don’t make you feel comfortable. Wearing clothes that you’re not comfortable in will just make you even more nervous on your first day. Wearing clothes you like will also draw the attention of people who like the same style of clothes. Acting like you’re comfortable in your own skin can actually make you feel and appear more at ease. To act confident, stand up straight, smile, and try to make eye contact with other people. Or, try acting like someone who seems self-assured. Try to focus on things that are happening around you instead of yourself. This will also help you feel less self-conscious and more confident. Showing someone else kindness or helping them can make you feel better about yourself. Doing a bunch of small acts of kindness will help build your self-confidence.  For example, try to give a compliment to at least 1 person on your first day of school. Helping someone pick up something they’ve dropped can also give you an opening to make friends. Smile and introduce yourself as you hand the item back to them. Making eye contact and smiling at someone is another great way to spread positivity. The first day is nerve-racking for everyone. Everyone will be anxious and busy learning their new schedules. Many people will be too nervous to start talking to others. Stay patient and try to make friends on the second or third day of school. If you do something embarrassing on the first day of school, try not to worry about it. Laugh at yourself and try to move on.

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Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable. Act confident even if you don’t feel so. Do small things to help others. Try not to stress if you don’t meet anyone on your first day.


When you feel like you’re about to faint, it’s because there’s not enough blood getting to your brain. Even just a few seconds of this can bring on a fainting spell. Combat gravity’s effect on your body by laying down and ensuring your blood is not pooling in your core or legs, sending it back to your heart and brain. It’s best to do this on the ground, if possible. That way, if you do faint you don’t run the risk of rolling off the surface you’re on and hurting yourself. If you’re not in an open area or you’re in public and can’t lay down, sitting with your head between your knees may be the best thing you can do to get rid of the faintness. You may wish to stay in this position until the dizziness goes away. Again, this is all about redirecting the blood to your head. When it’s lower and on the same plane as the rest of your body, your blood pressure stabilizes, your body relaxes, and the feeling that you’re about to faint dissipates. If you’re perfectly healthy otherwise, it’s possible that faintness is due to dehydration. Be sure to keep well hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, especially water. Juices or sport drinks can work, too. Choose an uncaffeinated drink, if possible. Caffeine dehydrates you, defeating the purpose of the drink. Consider eating something with a little salt. Only do this if you have low to normal blood pressure, though, as salt will elevate your blood pressure. Drink water instead, in that case. If you’re watching your salt intake, go for some unsalted crackers or toast – nothing that runs the risk of making you nauseated. And, of course, avoid salty fried goods like potato chips. Fainting, or even feeling like you’re about to faint, can be quite stressful. To keep your blood pressure and anxiety down, concentrate on your breathing. It’ll lower your heart rate and relax your body, centering it on the here and now.  Sometimes fainting is the result of being nervous. Do you know someone who faints at the sight of blood or on getting an injection? This is a reaction called the...

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If you can, lay down. If you can’t lay down, sit down with your knees up and put your head between your legs. Drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated. Eat something salty. Take deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth to keep calm and relaxed.