When you feel you have failed, you may be overcome with self-recrimination, disappointment, and despair. Holding in your painful feelings can have negative effects on your health, your relationships, and your future success. Notice each emotion as it comes to you. Take time to name the emotion, be it anger, sadness, fear, or shame. This will enable you to work through it without turning it on yourself or others.  Take time to process your feelings. If you try to fix or move past your disappointment before knowing how you feel; you may act rashly. Suppressing painful feelings can lead to health problems, such as chronic pain, sleep deficiency, and even heart disease. After the first shock of disappointment wears off, whether it takes minutes, hours, days, or weeks, work on accepting what happened. It will be harder to move forward if you blame yourself or others, or pretend that what happened didn't matter or didn't happen. Write down or reflect on everything that happened, what lead to it and what the consequences were. State only the facts, without blame, judgment, or justification. Write in a journal if you have one, or write yourself a letter.   If writing is not a helpful form of expression for you, find someone you can talk to. A trusted friend or family member, or a counselor, can help you move past denial.  Solicit the perspective of any involved parties who were not emotionally invested in the situation. For example, a friend might have seen early signs of a fissure in a failed relationship. If you find yourself unable to move past denial – for example, you refuse to discuss or acknowledge what happened, or look at how you may have contributed to the failure, or you ignore the repercussions of what happened – examine what is holding you back. What are you afraid will happen if you acknowledge a failure? Maybe you feel like a failure because your child has a substance abuse problem, and instead of dealing with it, you remain in denial and give her money to buy "clothes" when you know she is spending it...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Siente tus emociones. Acepta lo que haya sucedido.


When you find out that you’re pregnant, you should talk to your doctor about products that you should begin to avoid. Your doctor may even provide you with a printed list of products that are known to have negative side effects. When a woman finds out that she is pregnant, she should consult with her doctor about personal care products and ingredients that she should avoid during her pregnancy.  Sometimes, the doctor will provide a printed list of ingredients that should be avoided.  If you have any questions concerning certain products that you are or have been using, you should mention the brand names because the doctor might recognize them as containing potentially harmful ingredients. The doctor might also suggest testing for certain chemicals that might have already accumulated in your body from using these products before you were pregnant. You should not make any assumptions that a brand that has a non-toxic personal care product will make only non-toxic personal care products because different products require different types of ingredients.  Labels on all personal care products should be read and compared to the list of known toxic ingredients that need to be avoided.  This includes labels on sunscreen, lip balm, hand lotion, make-up, and feminine wipes, among other products. It might seem annoying or very time consuming for you to read the label on every personal care product, but it is important for the proper growth and development of your unborn baby, as well as your own health. If you have a lot of products and are feeling overwhelmed, ask friends or family members to help you go through your products to make sure that they are safe. The products that are deemed unsafe should be stored away until after your pregnancy, or thrown away entirely. You should replace the products that you get rid of with products that you know to be safe. Products with artificial fragrances may contain phthalate, a chemical that can affect your child’s health. Instead, look for products that are scented by essential...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Consulta con tu doctor. Lee las etiquetas de todos los productos de cuidado personal. Desecha o guarda cualquier producto que contenga ingredientes tóxicos. Evita usar productos que tengan fragancias artificiales. Evita usar lápiz labial que contenga plomo. Mantente alejada de los esmaltes de uñas tóxicos. Toma en cuenta la composición de tu champú favorito. Ten cuidado con el desodorante y los antitranspirantes. Elige productos antibacteriales con mucha precaución. No uses tintes para el cabello comerciales mientras estés embarazada. No uses productos que contengan polvo de talco. Si tienes dudas, no lo uses.


When you first bring your Dachshund puppy home, you may be excited to start working with him right away. However, he will need anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to get comfortable in your home before beginning training. Confine him to a small area first, such as a small bedroom, then gradually introduce him to your home’s other rooms.  Keep a close eye on your puppy as he explores his environment. Puppy-proof each room that you let him explore. Puppy proofing involves removing or hiding electrical cords, keeping medications and household cleaners out of reach, and picking up children’s toys. The earlier you start your training, the better. Begin training your Dachshund puppy when he is 8 to 12 weeks old. At around 8 weeks of age, your puppy will have been weaned from his mother, and he will be ready to start experiencing and interacting with the world around him. Puppy kindergarten will allow your puppy to learn how to socialize properly with other dogs. In addition, he will start to learn basic obedience skills in a playful environment, and you will learn how to communicate with him. Before deciding on a class, watch a few sessions to see how the trainer manages the puppies and discourages bullying.  When your puppy becomes older, enroll him in an obedience class where he will learn some basic commands, like ’sit’ and ‘stay.’  As your puppy learns how to socialize with other dogs in class, you can also let him meet friendly new people when you take him out on walks. It is important for him to become comfortable with new experiences and people. When it comes to chewing, Dachshunds puppies are no different from other puppies—they love to chew! If you see him chewing on something he shouldn’t (e.g., shoes), say ‘No’ firmly and take the object away from him. Do not verbally or physically scold your puppy for inappropriate chewing. Rather than learning not to chew, he will just become fearful of you, which will make training that much more difficult.  Say ‘No’ only if you see him in the act. If you say it...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Permite que el cachorro se aclimate a tu hogar. Empieza pronto el entrenamiento. Inscríbelo en un jardín para cachorros. Disuádelo de mordisquear las cosas.


When you first bring your parakeet home from the pet store, you’ll probably be given a carrier box. This box will do for the trip home, but should most certainly not be used as a permanent housing space. Your parakeet needs enough room to live and avoid boredom. This means it’ll need several places to perch so it can watch you during your daily routine.  When transferring your parakeet to its new cage, be sure to open the cage door and put the box up to the tip of the cage door. Don't put your hand in there and try to force the bird out. You want to let the bird come out on its own. Patience is the key to getting your bird in the cage. If you shake the box and tilt it, you're just startling the bird more. This will cause the bird to want to move back further into the box. A good environment is vital to a healthy life for your parakeet. Do not put parakeets in a dark room that is quiet. If your room is bright and you are interacting with the parakeet, it will feel comfortable. Make sure the cage is level and in an area with adequate, but not too much foot traffic. Before you even begin to hand train it, you’ll want your parakeet to be used to your voice. Keep your voice at moderate levels with a normal speaking tone. Talk to your bird about anything you want to, just be sure to talk to it. It will hear your voice and want to inspect the source of the sound. Only after it isn’t startled by your voice and your physical presence outside its cage should you begin training. This is also the first step to train your parakeet to talk. Choose what language you want your parakeet to repeat. You should change your parakeet’s food and water every day. Birds can be very particular about their food and water, just like people. They might perceive something as tainted and refuse to touch it.  Food: Make sure that you place at least a tablespoon of seed in a parakeet’s food bowl every day. Your parakeet will eat the seeds, but leave shells and discarded parts of the seed in its bowl or near it while eating. Many new parakeet...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Dale a tu periquito una jaula amplia. Coloca al periquito en una habitación iluminada. Habla al periquito. Dale suficiente agua y comida. Pon una bañera para pájaros por separado en la jaula. Cambia el papel de la jaula del periquito. Ponle juguetes a tu periquito.


When you first check into a shelter or a women's refuge, you do not have to give them your personal information.  You can make up a name to go by, particularly on paperwork.  This may not be the case when getting legal or financial help, but in the immediate moment, it's okay to be extra cautious. Never disclose where a shelter is located to others.  If you tell your abuser, your family members or an abuser's family members, or people who are friends with you and your abuser where a shelter is located, you are endangering your own life and the lives of other women and children in the shelter. You may have to sign paperwork saying that you will not disclose the location of a shelter before an organization will take you to the secret location. If you have a job, talk to your employer about making changes to ensure your safety.  Some states have laws that require employers to make reasonable accommodations for survivors of abuse. Find out if you can change locations, work different hours, or have extra personal security when traveling from your workplace to your vehicle. When you have moved to a new home, get an unlisted home phone number.  For mail, get a P.O. Box or ask the post office about your state's confidential address program. These steps will make it more difficult to track down your specific location. If you have children, be sure to talk to them about keeping their home address confidential and not sharing it with your abuser or with strangers. Any account you have online could be a window into personal information.  To be safe, change all of your passwords for any account; financial accounts, social media accounts, email accounts, etc.  In fact, you may want to disable social media accounts temporarily (or permanently) and change your email address. Some companies require only your Social Security Number and your mother's maiden name to access secure information.  If you were married to your abuser, he or she likely has this information.  Ask if the company offers any additional account protection,...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa un nombre falso. Nunca reveles a nadie la ubicación del refugio. Cambia tus hábitos laborales. Ten un número de teléfono privado y una dirección confidencial. Cambia todas tus contraseñas. Solicita protección adicional.


When you first get a new cat, explain to your children that she needs time and space to settle in. Let them visit the new cat under supervision and for short periods of time. Give the children treats to place on the floor to offer her or else let them take in her food bowls. This will help the children feel part of the situation.  Encourage them to be quiet and still in the cat's room, sit on the floor, and be patient to see if the cat comes to them. Do not allow the children to pull the cat's tail, ears, legs, or whiskers or mistreat her at all. Do not allow children to stare at the cat in her hiding place because she will feel threatened. Also, teach the children to respect the cat's body language. If she hisses, hunches up, or her eyes go big and black, she is afraid. If any child sees her do this, he should back off and make sure the cat has a clear, unblocked route to her hiding place. First, bring in things from the rest of the house so she can get used to different smells and sights. Let her smell a pillow from the couch or a blanket from your guest room. Next, open the door and wait for cat to venture out on her own as she explores the sights and smells of the rest of the house. You should be around for this, but don't distract her.  The first few times you leave the door open, do so at night when the house is quiet and she can get her bearings. If she leaves the room of her own, she can find her way back if she feels threatened. If you're not at home, put the new cat back into the safe room. Wait for her to feel completely comfortable with the rest of the house before you let her roam when you're not around. Once she gets used to the rest of the house, slowly move her food and litter box to the place you want to keep them permanently. Just make sure the cat knows where you move them, or she will be very anxious. All of these methods will work for introducing a new cat to your family whether you have other pets or not.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asegúrate de que los niños comprendan al nuevo gato. Haz que tu gato se adapte al resto de tu familia. Reubica su comida y su caja de arena.


When you first start experiencing pain in your heel, you should rest the area. To do this, you should cut out any activity that puts unnecessary stress on your heels and you plantar fascia. This means you need to stop any exercise or physical activity, such as running, long distance walking, or jumping, that might irritate the tissues in your foot. Resting for a few days usually is enough to make the pain go away, but if there is continual pain, other options might be necessary. If your foot in continually inflamed or irritating you, you can try to alleviate the swelling and pain with a cold compress or ice. Grab a cold compress from your freezer and a towel or cloth. Wrap the cold compress in the towel. Place the cold compress against your heel, concentrating the bulk of the compress on the area that hurts the most. Leave the compress on for 15 minutes.  You can also use ice or ice water on your heel. Just make sure you don't expose your skin to the cold for too long so you don't hurt or burn your skin. You can repeat this multiple times a day. Try not to leave it on for more than 15-30 minutes. You don't want to stop the blood flow to your heel too much or you might injure yourself more. Ice is especially helpful after your heels are sore from walking or other activities. Although it will not treat the overall cause of the heel spur, you can take over the counter medication to help you deal with the pain from your spur. You can take acetaminophen or aspirin to help relieve the pain you have while you rest your foot. You can also try medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which will also help with the swelling and inflammation. The two most popular NSAIDs are ibuprofen or naproxen. Common brands of NSAIDs are Advil, Motrin, and Aleve. Popular non anti-inflammatory drugs are Tylenol and Bayer. One way that podiatrist often treat heel spur pain is by giving you inserts to wear in your shoes. This can be simple heel cups to cushion and protect your heel. She may also give you more...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Descansa el pie. Colócate hielo en el pie. Consume medicamentos para el dolor. Bríndale un acolchado a tu pie. Cambia tus zapatos. Realiza estiramientos.


When you first start talking to the girl, pick a light topic that you can both chat about pretty casually that won't make things awkward. Don't tell her about the weird rash on your back or ask her about her most embarrassing moment; you can save that stuff for when you get to know each other better. Stick to the PG topics that can still lead to an interesting conversation without making the girl feel uncomfortable. Don't use profanity.  She likes to be treated like a lady! Here are some pretty safe but fun topics that you can start off with:  Your favorite bands Movies you've seen recently Your pets Your siblings What you did over the weekend or what you're going to do next weekend Your plans for the upcoming vacation Avoiding the personal stuff goes hand in hand with starting with a light topic. Though you can have a deeper discussion once the girl gets to know you better, for now, it's best to avoid talking about any deaths in the family, your first loves, your weird illnesses, or your fear of death. If you feel like you have an instant connection with the girl, then you really might be able to wade through the small talk faster to get to the important stuff, but you should still avoid highly personal topics when you just start talking or the girl may back off.  Okay, if she introduces a personal topic and is game for talking about it, then you can pursue it and see where it goes, but still try to stay on your toes. Check out the girl's facial expressions and body language. If she backs away or looks upset when you ask her something that you thought was pretty simple, then she might actually view it as a sensitive topic. Maintaining a smile and a positive demeanor will keep the girl's interest and will make her more likely to keep talking to you. Though you don't have to grin until your cheeks are numb, you should smile whenever it's appropriate. This will let the girl see that you really like talking to her and will leave her with a positive feeling. You may be so nervous that you forget to smile, so...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Empieza con un tema de conversación suave. Evita los temas personales. Sonríe siempre. Haz contacto visual. Hazle preguntas. Dale un cumplido.


When you first start your attempt to lose weight, it may be helpful to keep track of how many calories you're currently eating.  Keep a food journal or use an online calculator to help you get an estimate of how much you currently consume. Compare this amount to your calculated and activity-adjusted BMR.  If the numbers aren't even remotely close, it may be easier to start your diet by consuming your calculated amount of calories daily. Consuming a significant amount of calories less than you're typical day might be difficult.  Decrease slowly by first adjusting your diet to line up with your activity-adjusted BMR level. It's a bad idea to consistently make your daily caloric intake lower than your BMR.  When your body doesn't take in enough calories each day to sustain basic functions, it starts burning muscle for energy. This will make maintaining your weight loss more difficult in the long run.  Very low calorie diets aren't typically considered safe or appropriate for weight loss.  They do not provide enough flexibility for you consume an adequate amount of protein, vitamins or minerals that are essential to your health.  Try to keep consume at least 1,200 calories daily.  This is generally recommended to by the absolute lowest amount of calories to take in daily. .  Consider keeping a food journal that lists everything you eat, as well as the calories per serving and how many servings you had.  Studies show that those who journal their foods regularly stick to their diet plans longer and lose more weight.  Search online for free apps or websites that allow you to enter what you ate — some will even calculate the calories for you. Try MyFitnessPal or Super Tracker by the USDA. You can also log your activity level and the amount of exercise you get each day. Seeing the actual amount of calories you consume each day will force you to take responsibility for your health and cut back on eating.  Be vigilant about logging everything that goes into your mouth, and you'll find it's easier to stick to your diet....

TL;DR in Spanish:

Registra la cantidad de calorías diarias que consumas actualmente. No consumas una cantidad de calorías inferior a la TMB calculada. Lleva un registro de los alimentos que consumas. Debes pesarte con frecuencia.


When you focus on something for too long, it can be hard to remember to blink. Blinking helps keep your eyes from getting dry and freshens them by spreading tear film evenly across the surface. This will help keep them from getting tired as quickly. Make sure you blink every time you think about it. If you find yourself forgetting to blink often, leave yourself a note somewhere that is always visible that reminds you to blink. The normal blinking rate decreases by 66 % when focusing on a computer screen or monitor, so be extra careful if you work on a computer all day. Eye fatigue can be caused by you working your eyes too hard for too long a period. Any time your eyes feel tired, take a break for a few minutes and focus on something else. Avoid looking at anything in particular. Just look around the room or get up to go to the restroom or get a drink of water. This will help your eyes stop focusing on the same thing and give them a break. The strength of your lighting may be effective your eyes. If your lighting is too bring or dim, it can cause eye fatigue. Turn off any harsh lights, which can make it easier for your eyes to focus and make your eyes strain less to focus.  Also remove any fluorescent light bulbs and excessive light bulbs that cause unsuitable lighting. Change your bulbs to the soft or warm varieties, try adding dimmer switches, and adjust the lighting to what is best for your eyes. Even natural lighting can cause problems, since it causes a glare on a computer or on other objects. Plus it is hard to control and monitor. Try to reduce any glare or abundance of light with curtains or blinds. If you work on a computer all day or study on one often, your monitor may be causing eye fatigue. Make sure your monitor is the right distance from your face. Also adjust the brightness and contrast on your monitor so it isn’t too harsh. Keep adjusting the settings until you are comfortably viewing the screen in whatever environment you are in. Current medical research shows that the vitamins play a role...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Parpadea con frecuencia. Haz pausas. Cambia tu iluminación. Ajusta la pantalla de la computadora. Consume alimentos para fortalecer los ojos. Toma más agua.


When you fold the bag, make sure the pattern is visible on the inside (if the pattern is not apparent on both sides). Trim any hanging thread. Perform the same action with the lining by folding the lining piece of fabric in half and sew the seam. As with the large fabric, make sure the pattern is visible on the inside of the bag if it’s not printed on both sides.    Keep pins along the seam to hold it in place while you sew.  Trim the residual fabric after you’ve sewed the bag. Sew the bottom of the lining’s bag the same way you sewed the bag.  Also, trim the additional fabric post sewing.    Using a fabric pencil, draw a line approximately 1 ½ inches from the point. Mark a twin line on the direct opposite corner, 1 ½ inches away from the point.  Sew along the marked line on both sides. Use pins to hold your sewing in place along the way.     Perform the same action to the lining by using the fabric pencil and drawing a straight line, demarking opposite sides of the bag.  Sew along the lines.    Now the pattern should be visible with the stitching hidden inside the bag.  Turn the lining bag inside out and place it inside the main bag. The lining should be slightly smaller than the main bag so it should fit snugly inside.     Pin bag and lining together in preparation to receive the binding.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Dobla la parte grande de tela a la mitad y a lo largo y cósele la unión del centro. Cose el fondo de la unión de la bolsa. Abre la bolsa hacia afuera para hacer la forma de un diamante. Abre la bolsa y dale la vuelta.


When you get a full night’s sleep, you’re less likely to overeat the next day. Aim to get seven or eight hours of sleep each night. You'll be more in control of your dietary choices the next day, and less likely to indulge in the foods you crave. Are you a stress eater? Many people are, and it's one of the main culprits when it comes to giving in to a craving. If your food cravings are tangled up with your emotions, you might be using eating as a way to relieve stress. You’re training your body to “need” food to get through tough times. Instead of reaching for a tub of ice cream when you’re feeling sad, find healthier forms of stress relief.  Perform a brief bout of exercise, like a quick jog or even a set of jumping jacks and push-ups. Think about how much better you’ll feel after exercising than you would after overeating.   Meditate when you're stressed. Focus on the source of the problem, rather than trying to fix it by giving in to your craving. If there's a certain place that reminds you of the item you're craving, avoid it for awhile. You may not experience cravings as often if you stay in environments that don't carry past baggage. Avoid the places and situations that make you want to cave in to your cravings.  If you have a food craving, this might mean spending less time in the kitchen, removing any tempting foods from your house, avoiding the junk food aisles at the grocery store, and not driving past your favorite ice cream place on the way home from work every day. To quell cigarette cravings, avoid going outside to the location where you used to take your smoking breaks. If you have alcohol cravings, stay away from the bars and restaurants where you like to indulge in a few drinks. If your cravings are so extreme that you feel they are affecting your mental and physical well-being, there are organizations that can help. Seeking outside help can be especially useful if you're trying to quit eating, smoking or drinking a particular substance for good. If you're worried you might have an addiction...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Descansa más. Libera el estrés. Mantente alejado de los factores desencadenantes. Recibe apoyo.


When you get a new piercing, you will go home with a set of instructions for care. It is important to follow these instructions carefully. Your piercing will hurt for longer if you don't encourage it to heal properly.  Usually, you will have to clean your piercing at least once a day. Some piercings may need to be cleaned more frequently. Before cleaning, wash your hands with warm water and antibacterial soap. Your piercer should have given specific instructions for cleaning. Usually, you rinse the piercing in warm water and a saline solution. Pat the area dry with a clean paper towel or napkin when you’re done. Cleaning is very important. It keeps the area free of bacteria that can cause an infection. You may be tempted to touch or twist your new piercing. This will irritate the area, causing more pain. Also, touching your piercing with dirty hands greatly increases your risk of an infection. Do not take the piercing out before the healing period has passed. When you get your piercing, your piercer will let you know how many weeks the piercing needs to stay in place. Until this time has passed, do not remove the piercing for any reason. This will delay the healing process, and putting the piercing back in place may cause pain. If you suspect your piercing is infected, talk to a doctor or return to your piercer. Do not attempt to fix the infection on your own with hydrogen peroxide. This kills healing cells and can cause crust to build up around your piercing.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Sigue todas las instrucciones de cuidado de un piercing. No manipules piercings nuevos. Deja el piercing en su lugar. No uses peróxido de hidrógeno.


When you get out of the swimming pool, use a towel to dry your ears thoroughly. These infections thrive in moist environments, so drying out your ear can help prevent infection. Skip the cotton-tipped swabs, though, as these can increase your chances of contracting the infection. Before swimming, put ear plugs in your ears. Ear plugs will help keep your ears dry while swimming. Mix 1 part vinegar to 1 part rubbing alcohol. Drop about a teaspoon into your ear. Tilt your head so it pours back out.  Check with your doctor before using this solution, as it is not recommended for people with punctured eardrums.  You can also apply the mixture before swimming.  The purpose is to keep you ear as dry as possible and as free of bacteria as possible. If the water at the swimming pool looks murky or dirty, don't get in it. Also, skip swimming in lakes or the ocean. If you spray on hair spray or use hair dye, put cotton in your ears first. These products can irritate your ears, so protecting your ears against them can reduce your chances of outer ear infections. While may be tempting to try to unblock your ear with an ear candle, they actually do not help all that much. Plus, they can severely damage your ear.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Seca tus oídos completamente después de nadar para evitar infecciones. Ponte tapones para los oídos. Usa un tratamiento después de nadar. No nades en agua sucia. Mantén tus oídos libres de productos. Evita las velas de oído.


When you get the urge to self harm, try to distract yourself from that urge by doing something you enjoy such as reading a book, cooking a healthy meal, or dancing. Do an activity that you enjoy and feel good about doing. Exercise is a great distraction because it releases cooped-up energy, promotes positive self-esteem, and improves your mood through the release of endorphins, the “feel good hormone.” Putting your feelings into a concrete and tangible form can help the pain and negativity feel less intense, according to a recent study from UCLA. Putting your feelings into words can help you come to terms with them and clarify your thoughts. It can also reduce your stress and even boost your immune system. Journaling is most effective if you do it every day for about 20 minutes. To get started just write! Don’t worry about grammar and spelling. Try to just get all of your thoughts on paper. You might get a release just from the sensation of cutting. So if you get the urge to cut, find a safe alternative to substitute that feeling. Try writing in red pen where you usually might cut, or place rubber bands around your wrists, and snap them for a short period of time. Another alternative is making ice cubes with red food dye in them. When you want to cut, rub ice along your cutting sites, this gives the sensation and appearance of cutting. Mindful breathing has been scientifically shown to have multiple health benefits. In terms of helping you cope with your cutting, mindful breathing can center you and slow down your though processes when you have been triggered. It can calm you and help you not to cut. Go to a quiet room and begin breathing regularly. Then slow your breathing down inhaling deeply through your nose, and exhaling slowing through your mouth. Breathe in the good thought and release your negative energy through each exhale. It is very challenging to overcome a serious negative behavior, such as cutting, without the help of others. A healthy set of friends and family who love you are critically...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Realiza una actividad que te distraiga. Utiliza un diario para anotar tus sentimientos negativos. Busca un sustituto para la sensación que te produce el cutting. Practica ejercicios de respiración consciente. Establece un grupo de apoyo concreto.


When you get to the doctor's office, she will check for the location of your IUD device. She will locate it by inserting her fingers into your vaginal canal and placing her other hand on your abdomen or by using a speculum. She will then feel around to see if the IUD is still at the top of your cervix.  She may also use a hysteroscope, which is thin tube that has a light and camera lens on the end of it. This pre-examination also checks for excessive tenderness or physiological changes that might prevent your IUD from being removed. In rare cases, it may be necessary to have an ultrasound or x-ray if your doctor cannot easily find the strings of your IUD. These are used to make sure that the IUD has not shifted into your abdomen or your pelvis. To get your IUD out, your doctor will first insert a speculum, which is a tool used to widen your vagina in order to see your cervix better. Now that the IUD can clearly be seen, your doctor will insert ring forceps to grasp the strings of your IUD. She will gently pull on the strings and the IUD will come out. The arms of the IUD fold outward, so they will not hurt too much coming out. It is possible for your IUD to have shifted, for the strings to be in a difficult area, or for the IUD to become embedded in your cervix. If your doctor tries to remove your IUD and it won't move, she may use a cytobrush, which is a small brush that looks like an mascara applicator. The cytobrush is inserted, twisted, and then pulled out again, grabbing the retracted or stubborn strings of the IUD and pulling out the device.  If this doesn't work either, she may use a IUD hook, which is a thin, metal instrument that is hooked on one end. This method may take several passes to work, depending on how your IUD has shifted. Your doctor will insert the hook and pull it out. If she didn't grab onto the IUD, she will then continue to insert the hook again until it has tried to grab the IUD on all sides. Outpatient surgery to remove the device is a last resort that may become necessary if the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Hazte un examen previo al procedimiento. Extracción del DIU. Enfrenta una extracción difícil. Reconoce los efectos secundarios normales. Si quieres, puedes insertar otro DIU.


When you get to your destination, turn on your metal detector and adjust your settings based on search radius. It is best to travel to spots that are infrequently visited, if possible. Walk in a straight line with your metal detector, rather than hovering it from side to side. When your metal detector finds something, it will light up and/or make a sound.  Use a shovel or garden spade to dig where your detector finds treasure. Depending on the reading, the item may be several inches deep, so use care as you dig and keep an eye out for any shiny items. Use a metal detector to find things like coins and metal collectibles. Around many towns and cities, items are often dropped by passersby along the sidewalks. You can find things like coins, jewelry, or other small pocket items. Walk along these items with your metal detector to see what you can discover. If the road is very old, you may even find items from previous centuries, like an artillery uniform button from the War of 1812. Concentrate on overlooked sections of the park, such as overgrown areas and trails into and out of the parks.  Use your metal detector to look for items around trees and large rocks, for instance. Parks and picnic spots are usually well visited, so there's no guarantee you'll find a treasure here. Visit your local library, and ask the librarian for an old map of your area. Then, compare this map to current maps to find spots that were erect in the distant past. Visit the sites that remain undeveloped, and use your metal detector to see what you can find. You can use satellite images from Google Maps, for instance. It is common for swimmers to lose small items when they are wading through the water. Items like coins and jewelry sink to the bottom. If the water is dried up, search along the bottom. If there is still some water in the swimming hole, search along the shore and near overgrown areas. You can find items like Native American artifacts and war memorabilia.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Consigue un detector de metales para encontrar objetos metálicos. Investiga las franjas de tierra entre los caminos y las aceras. Busca en parques públicos o áreas de pícnic. Busca en lotes baldíos en los que solían haber edificios. Visita las viejas pozas en las que se pueda nadar o los cuerpos de agua secos.


When you get up in front of lots of people, with your heart beating and your mouth dry, it'll be tempting to speed things up. Good speeches, however, are almost always delivered slowly, with force and feeling behind each word. Remember to slow down.  Listen to a speech by Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most effective public speakers ever, and pay attention to how slowly he speaks. Slow speeches sound really good because they let the audience process what is being said. Practice delivering your speech into a voice recorder and listen to the recording. You'll see that even when you think you're speaking slowly, it comes out a lot quicker than you imagine. There's always an opportunity to slow down. Don't be afraid to take a breath or two after you've finished a sentence. Give the audience time to make sense out of what you're saying. Pause after you deliver a really heartfelt sentence so that the meaning of the sentence can sink in. Have the speech memorized so that you're not just looking down at your notes, reading off of a piece of paper. Reading off of a piece of paper can make the speech sound robotic, robbing it of all the natural rhythm and flow of the language. Making good eye contact will allow you to grab the audience not just with your words, but also with your eyes and with your presence. This is a really important part of public speaker that is easily overlooked because it is so hard to master.  Scan the audience every once in a while. If you're reading your speech, you'll obviously spend a lot of time looking at your paper. When you finish a sentence, however, look up from the dais and scan the people in the audience. This will help you catch your breath. Don't be afraid of focusing on one person for a short while. It's not uncommon for a speaker to lock eyes with a person in the audience for two, three, or four seconds. (Four seconds is a really long time when you're alone on a podium!) Don't do it all the time, but try to do it every once in a while. If you mess up a line, don't worry about...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Habla despacio. Pausa para enfatizar. Ten el discurso casi memorizado. Mantén buen contacto visual con tu audiencia. No te preocupes por las equivocaciones. Infunde sentimiento a tu voz. Se confiado, no chulesco. Practica tu discurso con suficiente tiempo.


When you go in for a physical exam, especially if you have a family history of pancreatic cancer or are having symptoms you cannot explain he or she will check for indications of pancreatic cancer. Take a serious warning from non-specific symptoms, such as: unexplained tiredness, nagging abdominal or middle back pains, especially with nausea, bloating, loss of appetite, and significant, unexplained weight loss. There are other physical symptoms, such as masses/tumors or fluid buildup in your abdominal cavity (ascites), which may be caused by gallbladder or liver inflammation (perhaps cirrhosis)  and is possibly from pancreatic cancer spreading:  Examining the whites of your eyes and your skin for jaundice (commonly called "yellow jaundice") may reveal yellowing of these areas due to bile (elevated bilirubin in blood count). If you have jaundice, it may be because of a tumor at the head of your pancreas that has blocked the bile duct or merely a gallstone. It is necessary to ascertain the cause/kind of obstruction of the bile duct. If here is a tumor in the head of the pancreas, then to open the flow of bile they may put in a stent, and if so, it may later become clogged, so watch for a return of your jaundice. If that tumor is cancerous, they might also be able to remove the tumor (Whipple procedure, major surgery), or it may not be operable, as when it has spread to the liver, abdominal/peritoneal lining, lymph-system/-nodes, or has encased crucial nerves and/or blood vessels near the pancreas.  Checking around your collarbone or around the neck region the doctor may find swollen lymph nodes, which can be from various causes or because of pancreatic cancer spreading through them. If your doctor is unsure about the cause of your symptoms, this will call for taking blood to check your levels. The blood can be checked for proper liver chemicals, including ammonia, tumor markers (typically CA19-9), and to measure pancreatic hormones. Blood tests will help to find or rule out other causes of your symptoms as...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Hazte un examen físico. Haz que te saquen sangre. Hazte una ecografía abdominal. Pide una ecografía endoscópica. Hazte una tomografía computarizada.


When you go to meet with potential agents and casting directors, you’ll need to provide a photo. They must be professional photos, though, so you should go to a photographer who specializes in taking photos of children and teens. Make sure to ask for both commercial and theatrical headshots, so you’re ready for both advertising work and film, television, and theater opportunities. It’s important to choose the right photographer for your headshots. Ask for recommendations if you have friends or acquaintances in the acting field. Otherwise, visit websites for photographers in your area, and study their online portfolios to get an idea of the quality of their work. While you may be able to book some small acting jobs with just your parents’ help, having an agent is crucial if you really want to build a successful acting career. Not only will an agent know the ins and outs of the business so they can guide you in the right direction, they’ll have connections with casting directors and producers that make it easier to get auditions.  To find an agent, research the top talent agencies in your area. You want to make sure that you’re working with a reputable agent, who doesn’t ask for any money upfront. Many talent agencies allow you to apply online. However, it’s a good idea to meet with a potential agent in person before you and your parents commit to working with them. If you live in a rural area where it's difficult to find an agent, that doesn't mean you can't act. It just means that you need to look for work through trade publications, such as Backstage, and online casting sites, so you can identify local acting opportunities. In some cases, agents won't take you on as a client until you have some professional acting credits to your name. You may want to find a few jobs on your own (or with your parents' help) before trying to land an agent. If you’re under 18, many states require a permit to work in the entertainment industry. For example, California and New York, where many acting opportunities are available,...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Hazte fotografías del rostro. Consigue un agente. Consigue un permiso de trabajo. Únete a sitios web de casting en línea. Crea una cuenta de YouTube.


When you go to the courthouse to get your marriage certificate, the clerk should ask you if you would like to change your name. Make sure your full new name is listed on the marriage certificate.  If you have already obtained your marriage certificate and it does not include your name change, you will need to use the court system to change your name. In some states, this method only permits you to change your middle and/or last name to the last name of either spouse, or combine your last names. If you would like to change your middle or last name to something else, or to change your first name, you will need to use the court system to change your name. Once you have received your marriage license, your next step will be to obtain a new Social Security card, which will require you to fill out a form and either deliver it to a Social Security Administration office or mail it in with the required documents.  Download and complete the application for a new Social Security card, available online.  Gather your paperwork together. You will need your marriage certificate, birth certificate, photo ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID card) and a completed application for a new Social Security card.  Submit your documents to the Social Security Administration. You can make an appointment to change your name in person, or you can mail in the appropriate documents. All original copies will be mailed back to you with a receipt.  You can find the address for the Social Security office nearest you via a locator on the Social Security Administration website.  Your new card should arrive within 10 business days from the date on your receipt. Visit your local DMV with your new Social Security card and your old driver's license or ID card to receive a new ID card. You may be required to pay a fee, give a thumbprint, and/or surrender your old ID. Policies vary by state. Here is a short list of what you might consider:  Bank accounts Credit cards Leases or mortgages Car title Voter registration Medical offices Post office...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Incluye tu nuevo nombre en el certificado de matrimonio. Cambia tu nombre en la tarjeta del seguro social. Cambia tu nombre en la licencia de conducir o tarjeta de identificación. Cambia tu nombre en el resto de tus documentos. Comienza a usar tu nuevo nombre.


When you go to the store, look for products that state they are for blonde hair. Shampoos and conditioners with a purple hue will help keep your hair from transitioning from bright blonde to straw yellow. For the best results, use a purple shampoo 1-2 times per week. If you wash your hair more than that, opt for a deep-moisturizing shampoo on the other days. Hairdryers, straighteners, and curlers use high heat to style your hair, and that heat can damage your locks even more. If you do need to use these tools, operate them on the lowest heat setting possible to minimize damage. There are a few different ways you can either straighten or curl your hair without heat. Check them out and see if any will work for you. Bleached hair tends to be more brittle and breaks more easily than unbleached hair. Any style that requires a tight hair elastic poses a threat to your fragile hair strands and should be avoided when possible. There are some great anti-breakage products out there. Look for hair elastics made of fabric, satin, or ribbon or ones that resemble a spiral ring The process to do your roots is very similar to the regular bleaching process, but you won’t need to apply the bleach to your entire head of hair. Section your hair like you normally would, but apply the bleach only to your roots. Let it sit for 30-40 minutes and then rinse it out. Don’t forget to apply toner to your hair 1-2 days after your touch up if that’s a part of your process. Otherwise, your roots will still be a different shade of blonde than the rest of your hair. Just because the bleaching is done doesn’t mean your hair no longer needs that TLC. Look for a deep-conditioning mask or make one yourself at home. These products won’t hurt your hair at all, so feel free to use them more than once a week if you feel it would be beneficial to your hair.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Utiliza champús y acondicionadores morados hechos para el pelo rubio. Limita la frecuencia con la que utilizas las herramientas térmicas de estilismo en los mechones rubios. Evita las colas de caballo altas y los moños apretados para impedir el rompimiento del pelo. Retoca las raíces cada 4 a 6 semanas para mantener tu aspecto. Aplica una mascarilla hidratante una vez por semana para mantener los mechones saludables.


When you have HSV, you should keep yourself as healthy as possible by eating well. Avoid processed, packaged and prepared foods. Increase the amounts of fruits, vegetables, oils, nuts, and seeds that you eat. Limit red meat. Increase the amounts of skinless poultry and fish you eat. Stick with complex carbohydrates, which are those found in whole grains, lentils, beans and vegetables. Avoid outside sources of sugar, which includes sugars added to processed foods like high fructose corn syrup.  If you need a something sweet, try using Stevia. It is an herb that can provide 60 times the sweetness of sugar. In addition, avoid artificial sweeteners. Our bodies work best when you exercise. Start slow by walking more often. Try parking the car far away, using stairs instead of escalators or elevators, walking the dog, or taking a walk after dinner. You can also join a gym and find a fitness coach.  Lift weights, do cardiovascular workouts, do yoga, or use an elliptical. Do whatever you enjoy and will stick with. Make sure you talk to your physician and make sure you know what you should and shouldn’t be doing. Living with herpes can impact every aspect of your life. It can make your life more stressful on a day to day basis. This is not going to help your HSV because stress and tension can trigger an outbreak. To combat this, find ways to relax. Take time for yourself everyday to unwind and destress. Do activities that make you happy, such as reading or watching your favorite show. Do yoga because is a great way to relax and reduce tension.  Meditation is another relaxation technique. You can do this anywhere and at anytime. It may take practice and patience to get it right, but it helps release stress. Try guided imagery, which is a form of self-hypnosis.  In one form, you imagine a particular image that is very restful for you.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Come alimentos saludables. Ejercítate. Relájate más.


When you have a cat, try to clean often. Dust, wash linens, and brush off sofa surfaces at least once a week. Use brushes that attract pet hair, duct tape around your hand, or a lint roller to collect hairs from areas where your cat hangs out. Discard all hair immediately. You can also:  Use damp dusting to help keep down the number of allergens blown into the air. On a daily basis, sweep the floors where pets frequents. Allergens on the floor will blow into the air if walked or sat on. If you can, replace your carpeting with tile or wood flooring. If you do have carpet, always use HEPA filters in your vacuum. Wash all cat toys, bedding, and your own bedding often in hot water. This will also reduce the allergens floating around your home. If you own a cat, always wear a mask when you clean, especially in areas where the cat spends most of his time. The mask will keep out any allergens from your breathing canals, which will reduce any allergic reactions you may have. If you have a significant other or roommate, ask him or her to clean the areas frequented by the cat. If not, think about hiring help to clean for you. In order to remove some of the allergens from the air in your home, use a HEPA filter in your heating and cooling system. You should also use one in your vacuum as well. This kind of filter is finer quality, so it collects airborne allergens to help prevent your cat allergies. You can also add a HEPA air purifier to the room where the cat spends most of his time. To help this, you should vacuum daily or at least once a week. If you can find one, buy a vacuum cleaner that is guaranteed to collect pet hair and dander.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Limpia tu casa frecuentemente. Usa una máscara de filtro de aire al limpiar. Usa un filtro HEPA.


When you have a diagonal force acting at an angle on the object, you need to find the horizontal (Fx) and vertical (Fy) components of the force to find its magnitude. You'll have to use trigonometry and the directional angle (usually θ "theta"). The directional angle θ is always measured counter-clockwise from the positive x-axis.  Draw the force diagram including the angle of the diagonal force. Sketch each arrow in the proper direction the force is acting and label it with the proper magnitude. For example: Sketch the diagram for a 10 N object experiencing a 25 N force up and to the right at an angle of 45°. There is also a friction force to the left of 10 N. Forces include: Fg = -10 N, Fn = + 10 N, Fp = 25 N, Ff = -10 N. Using the diagonal force (F) as the hypotenuse of a right-triangle and Fx and Fy as the legs of that triangle, you can calculate each in turn.  Remember, CAH: cosine(θ) = adjacent/hypotenuse. Fx = cos θ * F = cos(45°) * 25 = 17.68 N. Remember, SOH: sine(θ) = opposite/hypotenuse. Fy = sin θ * F = sin(45°) * 25 = 17.68 N. Note that there may be multiple diagonal forces acting on an object simultaneously, so you'll have to find Fx and Fy of each force in the problem. Then sum the Fx values to obtain the total force in the horizontal direction and sum the Fy values for the total force in the vertical direction. Now that you have calculated the individual horizontal and vertical components of the diagonal force, you can sketch a new force diagram representing these forces. Erase the diagonal force and instead, draw the arrows for the individual horizontal and vertical magnitudes. For example, instead of one diagonal force, the diagram will now have one vertical force pointing up with a magnitude of 17.68 N and one horizontal force pointing to the right with a magnitude of 17.68 N. Once you have drawn a new force diagram, calculate the net force (Fnet) by adding all of the horizontal forces together and all of the vertical forces together. Remember to keep all of the directions of the vectors...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz un gráfico de fuerzas. Calcula (Fx) y (Fy) usando las tres razones trigonométricas básicas (SOH CAH TOA). Dibuja nuevamente el diagrama de fuerzas. Suma todas las fuerzas en dirección x y las fuerzas en dirección y. Calcula la magnitud del vector de fuerza neta.


When you have a high sugar, refined carb, and gluten-rich diet, you increase your chances of developing a yeast infection in your lungs. While you can take medications (see Method 2) to clear up the infection, you must alter your diet if you hope to keep the infection from developing again. Fructose, which is found in most fruits and honey, and artificial sweeteners like Saccharin and nutrasweet, should be cut out of your diet while you work on getting better. This is because these sweets can create a good growing environment for yeast, which combats the work you are doing to try to get rid of the yeast. Avoid consuming fruit during the first two weeks of your fight against yeast. Other foods like beets and potatoes, which are also high in sugar, should also be avoided. Packaged food that contains the following items should be avoided because these are all sugars or sugar alternatives. Carob powder, Maltose/malt, Aspartame, Dextrose/ crystallized dextrin, Mannitol, Galactose, Disaccharides, Maltitol, Monosaccharides, Sorghum, Xylitol, Corn starch, Maltodextrin, Suamiel, Levulose, and Sucanat. Most people who suffer from yeast infections of the lungs are naturally intolerant to gluten. Gluten is an elastic protein that is present in triticale, oats, rye, wheat and barley. It is also present in baked goods. Gluten grains are actually a food source of the candida yeast because they have a similar structure to sugar and a high glycemic index. When yeast has infected your body, the yeast actually breaks down carbohydrates you consume and turns it into a form of ethyl alcohol. Drinking more alcohol while this process is occurring will only increase the number of yeast colonies in your body. You should stop drinking alcohol of any kind for at least the first two months of your treatment. If you start drinking again after this time period, it should be in very small amounts. While combating the yeast in your body, you should tailor your diet to help speed up the healing process. While the diet itself is not a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Debes comprender cómo afecta tu dieta a la presencia de una infección pulmonar por levaduras. Corta o reduce la cantidad de azúcar y de edulcorantes artificiales que comes durante la etapa inicial del tratamiento. Lee las etiquetas en los alimentos envasados para evitar ciertos edulcorantes y otros ingredientes. Reduce tu ingesta de gluten. Reduce tu consumo de alcohol. Cámbiate a una dieta que combata la levadura.


When you have a quadratic equation, or an equation with an x2 term, the standard form of that equation is: Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 Note that A must not equal "0" in this equation. There must be an x2 value somewhere in that equation. If there is, you can use this version of standard form.  Sometimes the x2 value is not obvious at first glance. If solving or expanding part of the equation can result in that term, however, this version of standard form still applies.  Example: Change the following into standard form: x * (2x + 5) = -11 If you must expand part of the equation to reveal the x2 term, do so now.  If no expansion is necessary, you can skip this step.  Example: x * (2x + 5) = -11  Multiply the value in parentheses by the value outside of the parentheses to expand the equation. 2x2 + 5x = -11 You need to shift all terms to the left side of the equation, leaving nothing but "0" to the right of the equal sign. Do this by adding or subtracting the terms to the right of the equal sign to both sides of the equation. 'Example: 2x2 + 5x + 11 = -11 + 11 2x2 + 5x + 11 = 0 You should now have the standard form of the quadratic equation. Compare it to the formula (Ax2 + Bx + C = 0) to verify. If it follows this form, your answer should be correct.  Example: The standard form of this equation is: 2x2 + 5x + 11 = 0

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conoce cuál es la forma estándar de las ecuaciones cuadráticas. Observa la ecuación original. Expande la ecuación. Traslada todos los términos al lado izquierdo. Escribe la respuesta final.


When you have collected the urine, you will need to cover the container so the urine doesn’t spill out or get contaminated. The best seal will be the lid that goes with the container. If you do not have the matching lid, tightly cover the container with a few layers of plastic wrap.  If you use plastic wrap to cover the container, keep the plastic wrap in place with a rubber band. If any urine got on the side of the container, wipe it off with a dry paper towel. Wash your hands with warm, soapy water before and after sealing the container. A urinalysis will be most accurate when the urine sample is fresh (collected no more than a few hours beforehand). After the container with the urine sample is securely sealed, place it in a bag and put your dog’s name on the bag. Then, take the container to your vet’s office. If you can’t drop off the urine sample soon after collecting it, you will need to keep it cool until you have time to drive to your vet’s office. Options for cool storage of urine are a refrigerator or a cooler with ice.  If you choose to store the urine sample in your fridge, place the container with the sample in a plastic bag to prevent any urine from contaminating the fridge.  Storing your dog’s urine in your fridge may make you uncomfortable. If so, store the sample in a cooler. Do not store the urine for more than 12 hours. After 12 hours, the urine sample will no longer be fresh enough to use for a urinalysis.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Sella el contenedor. Lleva la muestra a la oficina del veterinario. Guarda la muestra de orina en casa.


When you have daily activities to tackle, it’s important to remember the RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) principle. Employing RICE can help you more easily and comfortably navigate your day. Give your arm a chance to rest throughout the day. Immobility can help your arm heal properly and may also prevent pain or discomfort. Apply an ice pack on your arm. This can help reduce swelling and relieve pain.  Use ice as often as necessary for 20 minutes at a time.  Wrap the ice pack in a towel to protect your cast from moisture. If it is too cold or your skin gets numb, remove the pack. Wrap or compressive elastic bandage to your arm. This can help reduce swelling and may help relieve pain.  Swelling may result in loss of mobility and compression can help prevent this. Use compression until the affected area is no longer swelling or your doctor suggests it. You can get compressive wraps and bandages at any pharmacy or medical supply store, as well many large department retailers. Raise your arm above the level of your heart. This minimizes swelling and may also help preserve mobility. If you cannot lift your arm, prop it up with pillows or on a piece of furniture. While it may be easy to stay out of swimming pools or hot tubs, it is a little more difficult to avoid showering or bathing while your arm heals. When you shower or bathe (try a sponge bath) it is important to keep moisture away from any cast or brace you may have. This can help ensure that you heal properly and don’t develop any skin infections or irritations.  You can wrap your cast in heavy plastic, such as a garbage bag or even plastic wrap. Make sure that the entire cast is wrapped and secure. You may want to put a small towel in your cast to help prevent water from leaking down the inside. Not only will this ensure the integrity of the cast, but can also help prevent skin irritations or infections. In the event that your cast gets wet, dry it with a hair dryer. This may help ensure the integrity of the cast. If the cast gets soaked, call...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Debes usar el principio de reposo, hielo, compresión y elevación (RICE, por sus iniciales en inglés). Reposa el brazo. Colócate hielo en el brazo. Comprime tu lesión. Eleva el brazo por encima de tu corazón. Protege tu yeso contra el agua. Viste prendas prácticas. Emplea tu otra mano y tu otro brazo. Pide ayuda.


When you have depression, it can be hard to motivate yourself to get out of bed and get dressed for school. Start by focusing on one task at a time. Get up out of bed because you have to, not necessarily because you want to. Then, brush your teeth and comb your hair. After these tasks are complete, move on to getting dressed. Check each task off in your head as you complete them so you can feel more motivated to get out the door to school.  If you are having trouble getting out of bed, try to focus on one important task you need to do at school that day, such as take a test or turn in an assignment. Keeping your focus on this one thing you must accomplish may help you feel motivated to get out of bed. Though it may be difficult to do, try not to give yourself time to dwell on how bad you are feeling. Get ready quickly for school by completing one task at a time. Doing this can keep you on track to getting out the door to school on time, ready to do your best despite your depression. If you know you struggle in the mornings, prepare everything you will need the night before. Put all your books in your backpack, lay out the clothes you plan to wear, and make your lunch. Go easy on yourself and set the bar low. Do not try to do too many things at once when you have a bad bout of depression. Set goals that are small and specific. This could be as simple as having a goal to get out of bed in the morning. Or you may have a goal to wear clean clothes to go to school. Or you may have a goal to eat breakfast in the morning before school. Goals that are small and specific can help you stay motivated as you prepare for school. Once you are at school, set small specific goals for yourself. This could be handing in your assignment in class or getting to class on time. You may set a goal to say "hi" to one person in your class or to speak once during a class discussion. Keep the goals small and manageable so you do not feel overwhelmed. Another way you can handle school when you have depression is to stay organized. Make a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Enfócate en hacer las tareas cotidianas una por una. Trázate metas pequeñas y específicas. Elabora un plan de estudios semanal. Pide ampliaciones para entregar tus trabajos. Espera a que el pasillo se despeje de gente en la escuela. Incluye el ejercicio en tu rutina.


When you have guests over, ask them to let your cat approach them, instead of the other way around. Cats are generally curious by nature, so letting them explore new guests without becoming startled can help to socialize them.  Cats may be less likely to approach children, guests who are very tall, or people they've never encountered before. Be especially patient with your cat when guests of this kind come by. Instead, the person can take a seat and drop a few treats from their hand to help the cat build a positive association. If you have guests over, but your cat is nowhere to be seen, try shaking his food bag, or (if he eats canned food) running the can opener to coax him from his hiding spot. You may also try jingling a toy that he likes.  If your guests are patient and calm, you may consider bringing your cat out. However, make sure he has an escape route if he becomes overwhelmed. Cats tend to be afraid of particularly large and/or tall people. Ask your guests to sit down or squat to make your cat feel more comfortable around them. Having planned guests over is one thing; however, sometimes unexpected strangers (like a pizza delivery person, mailman, or missionary) may arrive at your door. Strangers are the not right people to use for breaking your cat's xenophobia. Allow your cat to run and hide if he wants to. It may sound counterintuitive, but if your cat has a safe bolt hole (an empty cardboard box, for instance) then he may be more willing to be brave. Make sure he has access to his hiding places when guests are over.  You can also provide vertical spaces for the cat to escape to if he feels threatened, such as tall cat trees. He can also watch and assess a situation safely, before deciding it's OK and he wants to join in. Knowing when to hide and protect himself and when to come out and play is an excellent social skill for your cat to develop. When guests are over, you (or someone else the cat trusts) can sit with him nearby. You can pet him, offer him treats, and encourage him to play. If you...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Pídeles a tus invitados que no se acerquen a tu gato. El contacto visual puede ser tomado como una amenaza, así que pídele a tu invitado que simplemente ignore al gato. Convence a tu gato para que salga de su escondite. Pídeles a los invitados que se sienten o se pongan en cuclillas. Prepárate para los desconocidos. Asegúrate de que tu gato tenga dónde esconderse. Estimúlalo a jugar. No bloquees su ruta de escape. Prueba las hormonas felinas sintéticas. Considera los ansiolíticos.


When you have signed up, it is a matter of waiting until you are selected or made an offer to apply an advertising wrap or decal to your car. Signing up to more than one company may shorten the amount of time you have to wait before you get an offer. Once you are selected, you will be presented with a formal contract. The document should provide the details of the arrangement, including the distance you will drive daily or monthly, and where you will park the car. Make sure you know what kind of ad you will be obligated to put on your car before you sign  Car ads can be anything from a window sticker to a full-car wrap. The rates you earn will vary, but you should ask to see some pictures before you agree. If you think you will not be comfortable having your entire car covered in a wrap, speak up before it is installed. In most instances the company will install the wrap on your car themselves. You will take your car to a designated space, where the advert will be stuck onto your car. How long this takes will depend on how large the advert is.  If you opt for a small ad, such as an ad that only goes over the back window, you may be required to install this yourself. If this is the case you will be given full instructions on how to do it. Now the wrap has been applied, your job is just to drive as normal and as per the agreement you have made with the company. You will likely have a GPS installed to monitor your driving to ensure that you are driving the required amount and in the required areas. As long as you were honest in your application, this shouldn’t be a problem.  Fulfill your obligations and after a month, or however long your contract is for, return the car and have the advert removed. If you have an accident, or the advert gets damaged in any way, contact the company immediately so they can replace it if necessary.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Espera a que te escojan. Firma un contrato o un acuerdo de publicidad. Lleva tu automóvil para que lo rotulen. Conduce con normalidad.


When you have time for more than a hot shower, create a steam treatment to relieve congestion. Steam treatments have been a staple of sick, congested people the world over for centuries.  Bring 3 cups of water to boil. When it has come to a boil, remove the water from the stovetop. Let some chamomile tea steep in the water while it is cooling (optional). When the steam is cool enough to pass over your hand without burning it, pour the water or tea into a bowl. Being mindful of the warm steam, place your face over the bowl, cover your head with a towel, and breathe in deeply. If you cannot breathe in through your nose at first, breathe in through your mouth. Drink water or juice as much as possible. For quick relief from congestion, drink 6-8 cups of water. This helps build up the immune system and shrink swollen nasal passages. Humidifiers (and steam in general) are recommended as a treatment for congestion because dry air irritates the membranes in the sinus, causing the symptoms to be more pronounced. Therefore, wet air is recommended by many doctors.  If you don't have, or don't want to buy, an actual humidifier, you can build a rudimentary one yourself using commonplace items around your home. Boil enough water to fit in a large pan, remove from the heat, and place the hot water in a safe part of your room. The steam coming from the water will humidify the room. Repeat as necessary. When using a humidifier, a little goes a long way. You don't want conditions to get so damp that your room becomes a tropical jungle. A little moisture in the air, just enough to turn it a bit moist, is all you need. Salt water can serve as an unmedicated saline solution. Add one teaspoon of salt to one cup of water, stirring to dissolve. With an eye dropper, deposit a few drops of the saline solution into one nostril while your head is tilted back. Blow the solution out of your nostril and repeat in the opposite nostril. If you don't want to make your own, you can buy a saline solution at pharmacies and convenience stores....

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa un tratamiento a base de vapor para soltar las mucosidades. ¡Hidrátate! Usa un humidificador. Haz tu propia solución salina nasal. Irriga tus orificios nasales usando un lavado nasal. Haz ejercicios. Toma baños con aceites esenciales. Duerme. Relájate.


When you have to be somewhere, try to arrive 15-30 minutes before you need to. If you always run late, that means you must be failing to account for something you always do. Anticipate that by giving yourself extra time to arrive. Keep track of whether or not you actually do arrive early! You might find that leaving "early" gets you to places exactly on time. Set one alarm that lets you know it's time to drop what you're doing, and a second alarm that means you need to walking out the door. Obey the alarms!  As soon as the first alarm goes off, stop what you're doing. If it's something you'll be coming back to, like a project for work, make a note to remind yourself where you left off. Grab everything you need, and make sure you know how to get where you're going. Aim to be out the door and on your way before the second alarm rings. This will only work if you take the alarms seriously, so make sure you react as soon as you hear them. Have all of your notes and materials organized well in advance of each event so that all you have to do is grab them and go when it's the actual day. If mornings are a struggle for you, do as much as you can to ready yourself the night before.  Before you go to bed, lay out your clothes and pack your bag for the next day. Plan your meals so that you aren't dithering about trying to find milk for your cereal in the darkest hour of dawn. It soon becomes unbearable to lurch between one meeting and another without space in between. If you overschedule yourself, however, you'll arrive late as soon as you hit a bump.  As well as giving you space, this time also acts as a buffer between events which can be "borrowed" from should you be held up in a prior meeting, allowing you to still get to the next one on time. Calculate transit time between activities, and then add 10-30 minutes for unexpected delays. If you overschedule out of fear of downtime, give yourself something pleasant or productive to do during waits. You might bring a novel you like, or use waiting time to catch up on your...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Siempre planea llegar temprano. Pon dos alarmas. Prepárate para el día siguiente. Aprende a dejar tiempo entre cada tarea y reunión. Recorta tu agenda. Presta atención a los despilfarros de tiempo.


When you have your equations written in standard format, lined up so the similar terms are aligned, check the coefficients. You are looking for one pair of coefficients that match.  For example, consider these two equations:  2x+y=5{\displaystyle 2x+y=5} 2x−3y=1{\displaystyle 2x-3y=1}   You should see very quickly that the term 2x{\displaystyle 2x} appears identically in each equation. Be very careful when matching the terms. Look for the signs (plus or minus) to match as well. For this method of solving, the terms 2x{\displaystyle 2x} and −2x{\displaystyle -2x} are NOT considered to be the same. If your system does not have a matching pair of coefficients, you cannot use this method for solving. You will need to go on to the next method. Working across the system from left to right, subtract each term of the second equation from the corresponding term of the first equation. It may be helpful simply to draw a long horizontal line across the bottom of the two equations and subtract downward, as you would with any ordinary subtraction problem.  2x+y=5{\displaystyle 2x+y=5} 2x−3y=1{\displaystyle 2x-3y=1} ------------------------ 0x+4y=4{\displaystyle 0x+4y=4} If one of your terms matched exactly, as it should, and you subtracted correctly, then one of the variables should be eliminated from the problem. Rewrite what you have left as a single equation.  In the example above, you should be left with 4y=4{\displaystyle 4y=4}. Because one of the variables gets eliminated in this method, some textbooks will refer to this as the “elimination” method of solving a system of equations. What you have left should be a fairly simple, one-variable equation. Solve it by dividing both sides of the equation by the coefficient. In the example above, divide both sides of 4y=4{\displaystyle 4y=4} by 4. You will be left with the solution y=1{\displaystyle y=1}. Take that solution, in our example y=1, and substitute it in place of y{\displaystyle y} in either one of the original equations. In this case, we can choose the first...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Examina las ecuaciones en el formato estándar. Resta los términos iguales. Escribe el resultado. Encuentra la variable restante. Reemplaza la solución en una de las ecuaciones originales. Encuentra la variable restante. Revisa ambas soluciones. Escribe la solución.


When you hold your breath, you stop your diaphragm from moving normally. Since hiccups seem to be associated with a reflex movement of the diaphragm, halting it can help to end them. After holding your breath for a few seconds, swallow large breaths of air a few times. Repeat this process a few times to see if it can stop your hiccups. Sit while pulling your knees up to your chest or bending over will compress your diaphragm. Hiccups are related to diaphragm spasms, and compressing the diaphragm may reduce the spasms. Be careful getting up and down--remember that your coordination and sense of balance might be impaired when you are drinking. When you drink quickly and without stopping, your abdominal muscles are put to work and your hiccups might end in the process.  You can use a straw or two to help you drink the water more quickly. Make sure that is only water that you are drinking and not alcohol, which can cause hiccups. Coughing forcefully uses a lot of abdominal muscle power, and the action might halt the hiccup reflex. Even if you don't actually have to cough, just make yourself do it. Place your finger on the bridge of your nose and press as hard as you can. It's not clear why this technique works, but putting pressure put on a nerve or blood vessel often seems to help. Sneezing puts abdominal muscles to work, which can break up the hiccupping action and hopefully end it. To make yourself sneeze, try sniffing a little pepper, breathing in a dusty area, or walking out into bright sunshine. Gargling requires you to concentrate, and the action can disrupt the way you are breathing and using your abdominal muscles. All of this together can help end a bout of hiccups. Strong substances like vinegar or pickle juice can “shock” your body into a bout of hiccups. However, if you already have them, they may also “shock” your body into ending them. If this method does not work the first time, it is probably best not to try it again, since drinking too much vinegar can irritate your stomach and esophagus. If it...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Aguanta la respiración. Cambia la posición de tu cuerpo. Bebe un vaso de agua rápidamente. Tose. Ejerce presión en el puente de tu nariz. Provócate un estornudo. Haz gárgaras con agua. Bebe un trago de vinagre. Congela el problema. Estimula el nervio vago. Busca tratamiento médico en caso de que tu hipo dure más de 48 horas.


When you home the kitten, ask the previous owner what sort of cat litter the kitten is used to, and offering that litter to start with. Some kittens can be very fussy about what they pee and poop on, and you don't want to change too many things for the newbie in the house. Give the kitten a few days to settle in and become confident where the tray is, then you can start to think about changing over litter for whatever reason. Some types of litter are designed to clump or deodorize any smells from your cat's waste.  You or your cat may find a certain type of litter to be best.  Review the following types of litter to learn which you and your cat may prefer:  Litter that is safe for kittens.  Find a litter that is made of larger, more coarse ingredients such as pine.  Many litters will also say “safe for kittens” on the packaging.  Some litters however may not be appropriate for kittens, such as clumping-type litters or litters that produce a lot of dust.  Clumping-type litters may be ingested by your kitten and can cause stomach discomfort.   Overly dusty litters are bad for your kittens lungs and might cause respiratory problems. The scoop-able or clumping-type of cat litter.  This types makes cleaning easy and requires less thorough replacement than other types of litter.  These are also good at reducing the odor and well-liked by most cats.  Non-clumping litter.  This type is good at removing odors and is usually less expensive than the clumping type.  However, urine might saturate the litter and cause frequent, full changes of the litter.  Crystal-based/silica gel litter.  This type of litter is highly-absorbent, sucking up moisture, urine, and odor.  Once the crystals fully absorb, you will need to change the full amount of litter.  Plant-based/bio-degradable litter.   These may be pine pellets, wheat, and/or corn that neutralize the odors.  This type is that it does not create as much dust or tracking as other litters. Plant-based litter may be a safer option for cats with respiratory problems. Using a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa diferentes tipos de arenas sanitarias. Recoge todas las masas. Mantén nivelada la cantidad de arena sanitaria.


When you hook your bra, it's natural to tighten it as much as you comfortably can, but this can lead to the band stretching. A loose band will cause your straps to slip more, so choose a bra that fits well on the last hook. Over time, your bra will stretch naturally. When your bra starts to feel loose beneath your bust, move to the next hook. To provide the proper support, your straps should be tight enough to stay in place, but not so tight that they pull your bra band out of place. If your straps leave marks on your skin after you take off your bra, the straps are too tight. To tighten your bra straps, grasp the plastic slide and move it so that the strap becomes shorter. You should be able to comfortably slide one finger beneath the strap when you're wearing your bra. Reach to the back of your bra and pull it down below your shoulder blades, so it is even with the front of your bra. When your bra back is too high, it causes discomfort for you and makes the straps fall. Once you know your correct bra size, it will be easier to find a bra that fits properly. Even if you know your size, you should still try on bras to make sure they are the right size, since there may be size differences between styles or manufacturers. Too much room in the cups or the band will mean the straps aren't pulled tight enough and they will be prone to slipping.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Fija el sostén en el gancho más holgado para evitar que se estire. Aprieta las tiras del sostén hasta que quepa un dedo debajo de ellas. Mantén la parte trasera del sostén al mismo nivel que la delantera. Asegúrate de usar un sostén de la talla correcta para evitar que las tiras se resbalen.


When you hug a girl is just as important as how you do it, so play it safe by picking a good moment.  Three good times are:  When you first see her. It is always nice to be greeted by friends with a quick "friends" hug (even if you want to be more than friends). During an emotional moment.  Whether you are on the same team that just won a big game, or if she is having a hard day, a hug can be a really good way to reinforce that you are there for her. When you are parting ways. As with the greeting hug, saying goodbye with a hug is a nice, friendly gesture. Girls make it obvious with their body language when they are open to physical contact. Based on how she is standing, or how she greets you, you can figure out if she is comfortable with you going in for the hug.  Signs she is interested:  She makes eye contact with you. She plays with her hair around you. Her hips or feet are pointed directly toward you. Her tone of voice is animated and bright when she talks to you.   Signs she is not interested:  She does not hold your gaze. Her body language is "closed" (crossed legs, folded arms, body turned away). Her tone of voice is flat when she talks to you. Resist the urge to dive in and hug her as quickly as possible.  Instead, take a deep breath and move in at a pace that allows her to decide whether or not she wants to hug you.  Make eye contact, move a little bit closer to her, then lift your arms and pull her in.  If you have read the signs incorrectly and she does not want to be hugged, it is essential that she has a second to back out before you make contact.  Otherwise, she will feel forced, and the situation will turn awkward. The upside is that slower movements are generally considered more romantic.  So if she does want you to hug her, a smooth and gentle approach will seem all the more intimate. The duration of your hug says a lot about what it means to you. Here is a basic guideline to follow:  The longer you hold on, the more intimate the hug is. Embraces longer than a few seconds are meant for...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Espera el momento oportuno. Trata de averiguar si le gustaría ser abrazada. Acercamiento con suavidad. Decide cuánto tiempo vas a celebrar el abrazo. Déjala. Acaba de una manera linda. Aprende sobre las posiciones.


When you hurt someone, like forgetting a person’s birthday, express that you recognize what you’ve done and are concerned about their feelings. When deciding how you will apologize, think about the person to whom you’re apologizing. Who are they to you? What is the person like? What would that person find most meaningful? Let the answers to these questions guide you in creating your apology. One way to apologize and demonstrate you truly mean it is to spread your apology out over the course of several days or more. Here’s one way to do this. There are websites online that allow you to upload photos, which they then use to create a jigsaw puzzle for you of varying sizes. Choose a photo of the two of you based upon your relationship and the message you want to convey in your apology. Upload the photo and when you get the puzzle, write on the back of each piece expressing that you’re sorry and, if you choose, what the person means to you.  It doesn’t have to be sappy or sentimental; something funny might be best for the person whose birthday you forgot. When you’re done, mail one piece (or more) of the puzzle every day to the other person. Another way to spread out your apology is to create apology or “I’m Sorry” coupons or vouchers for services or activities that the other person can redeem at times of his or her choosing. Again, think about who the person is and what would be most meaningful when deciding what you’ll be giving. You can either make the coupons yourself using art supplies or your computer and printer or you can go to websites like givecoupons.com or spottedsparrow.com and have them printed for you. On the back, write what each coupon is “worth.” Making a public apology not only shows that you have humility (or simply don’t get embarrassed easily) but also that you’re willing to accept responsibility for and go the extra mile to make up for your lapse. If you don’t think the other person would be embarrassed by this approach, post an apology on his or her Facebook page and tweet an apology on his...

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Determina la manera adecuada de disculparte. Diseña y envía un rompecabezas personalizado. Crea cupones que digan “Lo siento”. Discúlpate a través de las redes sociales. Discúlpate a través de la radio. Espera hasta que sea una fecha especial para disculparte.


When you ignore workplace stress, it can make you less effective at your job. But sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between workplace stress and other issues. These are the signs of workplace stress:  Stomach problems Loss of interest in work Anxiety or depression Loss of sleep Fatigue Trouble in concentrating on official tasks Muscle tensions Frequent headaches Social withdrawals etc. You might not show all the stress signs, but you will surely identify with certain symptoms and when you figure them out, you can address them. If any of the following have occurred recently, you may be dealing with workplace stress:  Increased overtime due to layoffs Fear of being laid off from your job Pressure to always meet expectations with zero tolerance for mistakes No increase in job satisfaction but extensive pressure to exceed expectations Admitting that you are feeling really stressed out can help you to begin figuring out how to overcome this stress. Talk to your friends and family; find out if they have experienced similar feelings of stress, and how they dealt with that stress. Increased stress may interfere with your life outside of work. When you are constantly stressed, you may be distracted or may decrease the amount of time you spend with family and friends. Take some time to spend quality time with the people you love; you may find that this really helps to make you feel more grounded.  Stress can also adversely affect your health. Being really stressed can affect your sleeping patterns and lower your immunity. Make sure to get plenty of sleep, eat healthy meals, and exercise regularly. Yoga and Meditation are great forms of exercise that help reduce built up stress, both mentally and physically. Some people find that when they are stressed, they crave sweets. Steer clear of stress eating and make sure to eat balanced meals. A high-protein and low-sugar diet may help to combat the amount of sugar you intake when eating sweets. Plowing through an 8 to 10 hour day without a single break will...

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Estate atento a los síntomas del estrés en el lugar de trabajo. Ten cuidado con las causas comunes del estrés en el lugar de trabajo. Habla con la gente que confíes sobre cómo te sientes. Cuida tu salud y tu vida personal. Evita comer por estrés. Programa descansos a lo largo del día. Maneja tu tiempo de forma inteligente. Controla tus tareas. Acaba con tus hábitos contraproducentes.


When you interview, be proactive and ask for a menu to take with you. Study it on your own to become familiar with the food available. Chain restaurants have great training programs that guide you through the menu and kitchen;  bars and smaller places expect you to learn on your own. Punctuality is important for any job, especially one you've just started. Restaurants are particularly fast-paced during peak hours, however, and you'll make a good impression if you're ready to work on the dot or even a little in advance. Even if you have worked as a waitress before, you should pay attention to the details of your new job. Each restaurant does things slightly differently, and paying attention during training will let you do your job more smoothly. It also never hurts to be respectful to your boss and coworkers, of course, rather than blowing them off with phrases such as "I know this already." If you've never worked in a busy restaurant before, you could be surprised by how fast-paced and exhausting the work is. Do your best to keep up to the pace of the other waitstaff. As you grow more accustomed to the job, you'll have a somewhat easier time. At the beginning, you may need to push yourself. You'll start at the bottom of the totem pole, but you won't work your way up by complaining. Clean tables and work unpleasant hours if you are asked to, and remember that you'll have more choice once you're more established. Waiting tables can feel a little cutthroat, as some waitstaff will blame you personally if they think you contributed to a bad customer experience (and therefore a bad tip). Know that you'll receive less criticism once you learn the ropes, and try to smile and not let it get to you.  This is definitely not true of every restaurant. Don't be scared off from applying to a waiting job before you know the atmosphere of the establishment. Especially in the beginning, you want management and coworkers to know you are reliable. Once you know you can handle an extra shift, volunteer to cover a gap in the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Apréndete el menú con anticipación. Llega al trabajo temprano. Escucha a los empleados experimentados con atención. Lleva el ritmo. Realiza tareas desagradables sin quejarte. Toma las críticas con calma. Ofrécete para hacer turnos extra. Haz preguntas cuando no sepas hacer algo.


When you introduce yourself to a girl, let her know that you are trying to overcome being shy. Many girls find guys who are shy extremely attractive. Let your shyness be a way in and not something that keeps you out. Try one of these opening lines:  "There's so many people here, it's hard to find someone to talk to because I'm kinda shy." "Can I sit with you, I'm shy and just need a quiet place to relax." "I'm terrible at meeting new people, can we pretend we know each other so it isn't so awkward?" When you are having a conversation use the fact that you are shy as a way to poke fun at yourself.  "Being shy always makes me feel small, do I look little to you? "I would tell you a joke, but I'm too shy and always mess up the punch lines" "If I weren't shy it would be a lot easier to find out what you like" Sometimes having a friend by your side can make it much easier to approach a girl. Ask a friend you trust to help introduce you to new people and start conversations. Don't worry about what might happen in the future of your conversation; focus on the here and now. It is easier for the conversation to flow if you are concentrating on the current topic and not planning the future.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Sé honesto sobre tu timidez. Haz un chiste sobre tu timidez. Lleva a un amigo para que sea tu compinche. Vive el momento.


When you kick a direct free kick, your opponents have to be at least ten yards away from you. When the referee gives you the okay to kick, the players in the opposing wall will start to inch towards you to get in position to block your shot. Have two of your teammates stand on either side of the wall to keep it from advancing. The opposing team will think twice about over-committing to your shot if there’s two people on either side of them that could get the ball. The opposing keeper might expect you to take your time to plan out your direct kick. If you immediately take the shot right when the referee blows the whistle, the goalie might not be prepared to react to it. This tactic works best for shorter direct free kicks and penalty kicks. If you have to kick from far away, the keeper will have more time to react.  A straight kick works best for this move as you want the ball to reach the net as quickly as possible.  You can also watch footage of the opposing keeper in previous games. See what kind of shots they have difficulty defending.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Cuando pateas un tiro libre directo, los jugadores del equipo rival tienen que estar a al menos 9 metros (10 yardas) de distancia de ti. Sorprende al portero cuando esté distraído.


When you know someone on a more personal level, you can often develop a better working relationship. Try to show an interest in your boss’s life outside of work. For example, if they have to leave early for a child’s event, you could say, “What position is Clara playing on the team this year?” Maintain boundaries by avoiding personal questions. For example, you don't need to say, "Are you and your husband planning to have more children?" But showing a basic interest is a great way to get your boss to warm up to you. You are part of your boss’s team, which means you should be working towards the same goals. If your boss’s number one priority is developing better customer service, make that your priority, too. Say things like, “It’s great that you have such a clear focus. How can I help achieve these goals?” Don’t say, “Don’t you think it would be better to focus on HR issues?” Let your boss know that you are on their side. Avoid gossiping about your boss with other team members. You never know who might repeat your words. You can also defend your boss’s plans if anyone else in the company tries to go over your boss’s head. Similarly, don't repeat gossip about others to your boss. That might make them think you aren't loyal to others.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conoce a tu jefe. Haz que las prioridades del jefe sean las tuyas. Muestra lealtad al jefe.


When you know someone well, you learn their quirks: how well they like their burgers cooked, what they're allergic to, that they can't stand the texture of artichokes or hearts of palm. When you can actually order for someone, you show your love by actively paying attention to their likes and dislikes and communicating that you want to treat them well. For a lot of animal lovers, the best way to show your love for them is to acknowledge their pet. By bringing something for Fido, you let them know that you can see how important he is to them and for that reason, he's important enough to you to include on your gift list. Schedule a couples' massage. Relax in a sauna. Spend a day at the spa with your Valentine, and they're sure to come away feeling seriously loved. This gesture is classic, but that just makes it a clearer statement. If you know what their favorite flowers are, that's great, but for many people, the gesture alone says it all.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Pide su comida para llevar favorita tal como le gusta. Cómprale a su mascota un nuevo juguete o comida. Consiéntela. Envíale flores.


When you launch the app, you’ll see a list of your photos you’ve added.  The photos appear in the order in which they were uploaded, with the newest photos appearing first. You can also navigate your photos at http://photos.google.com. While you’re viewing a photo in this mode, you can:  Pinch to zoom in and out. Swipe left or right to view the next photo in that direction. Tap the Share icon to share the photo with other apps. Tap the Pencil icon to edit the photo. Tap the “i” icon to view photo details, such as the date it was taken and the size of the file. Tap the trash icon to delete the photo.  This will open the Search panel. Google Photos has sorted your uploaded photos into those categories to make it easy for you to find what you’re looking for.  People: Google tries to group similar faces in your photos. See Label Faces in Google for tips on making the most out of this feature. Places: Tap a location to view all photos taken there. This feature only works with photos that were taken with location data turned on. Things: These are sub-categories of types of photos you may be looking for, such as Selfies, Cats, Screenshots, Sunsets, etc. Try searching for something you know is in your uploaded photos, such as “dogs” or “selfies.” If there are photos that match what you typed, they’ll appear in the search results.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre la aplicación Google Fotos. Pulsa una foto para ver una versión más grande. Pulsa el botón Volver para volver a tus fotos. Pulsa la lupa (móvil) o la casilla de búsqueda (web). Desplázate por las categorías que aparezcan. Escribe algo en el campo de búsqueda.


When you leave the hospital, you'll be going home without a baby. You need to be emotionally prepared for this reality.  What you decide to do with the baby supplies is up to you. Many parents choose to keep supplies in and out-of-sight place, like an attic or storage room. Others want to donate or discard items. It can be helpful to have a friend or family member take down the nursery and other supplies before you get home.  Many women report they can hear their baby crying for the first few months. This is normal, but if it is troubling for you, talk to a doctor or therapist. After the loss of a baby, you'll have a follow up medical exam in six to eight weeks. This is to make sure your body is recovering physically. Discuss any questions or concerns you have with your doctor at this exam. Many people opt not to try for a natural birth again after losing a baby. However, if you'd like to try for another child talk to your doctor, partner, friends, and family members before making the decision.  Certain preexisting conditions, such as high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and other medical problems, can increase the likelihood of stillbirth. Making sure these conditions are managed ahead of time can help you lessen the likelihood of the problem reoccurring. Talk to your doctor about any health conditions that might compromise the health of your baby and how to manage them before undergoing another pregnancy.  Emotionally, make sure you're ready for another baby. Pregnancy might be more stressful after a loss and you may expect this baby to be similar to the one that died. Talk to a therapist before attempting to get pregnant again to make sure you're mentally ready to handle the stress of a second pregnancy.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Alístate a nivel emocional para tener un hogar sin un bebé. Acude a controles frecuentes luego de la pérdida. Adopta precauciones si eliges tener otro bebé.