Article in English: Edit your work several times and have others read through it as well. Check for accuracy of ingredients, measurements, cooking times, etc. Readers will expect your recipes to turn out the way you describe, so if a step is missing or inaccurate, you may lose readers. While you don't have to have an agent before you submit a cookbook proposal to a publisher, having an agent can greatly improve your chances. Look at several of your favorite cookbooks and read through the acknowledgements. The author should mention their agent. Contact the agent and send them a brief message about working with them. Send inquiries to a few agents since many will be busy or might have cookbook projects that are similar to your own. Your agent will send information about your cookbook to several publishing houses. If you don't have an agent, you'll need to decide which publishers to send your cookbook or proposal to. If publishers are interested in your cookbook, they'll talk with you about the overall look (photography, gloss or matte finishes, cover art) of the book and publishing fees and profits. Don't be surprised if publishing houses will ask you to make changes to the structure or content of your cookbook. This may be because they want your cookbook to really stand out or be easier to market. Many traditional publishers will be more likely to work with you if you already have lots of people interested in reading your book. Try to create a food blog that highlights some of your best work and has lots of readers. Give the publishers information about how many regular visitors you have to your blog as well as how many unique views you get each month. If you can't find a publishing company or want to make all of the publishing decisions yourself, you can self-publish your book. Contact a company that will publish your cookbook and discuss costs associated with printing the book. If you want to offer a cookbook to readers on your blog, you may want to publish an ebook. These are simply files that your readers can pay to download....

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Recourez aux services d'un correcteur. Trouvez un agent littéraire. Contactez des maisons d'édition. Développez une audience sur les réseaux sociaux. Autoéditez votre livre à vos propres frais.


Article in English: Editing is one of the most underrated art forms in cinema, but that is almost by design. The best editors are invisible, making their cuts and changes  perfectly. As a result, the audience, never has to think about editing. The footage just flows together. When you start editing your movie, make sure you know what the story, point, or thesis of your film is. All of your editing needs to service this idea. Editing version of paint and brushes is the "cut," which is simply when you transition from one shot to another. This is how films tell stories -- the images cut from one to the other, and each cut shows the audience a slight change or progression, like "she enters the building," or "he is talking now." They can be simple or symbolic, such as Stanley Kubrick's famous cut from a tossed bone to a space station in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Knowing how to use cuts to tell your story is vital to film editing.   Hard Cut-- a cut to another angle or shot with no transitions. This is the most common cut in film.  Smash Cut- An abrupt shift to completely different scene/image. This calls attention to the cut, often signalling a surprise or big shift in the story.  Jump Cut-- An abrupt cut made within the same scene, usually to a slightly different angle. Though uncommon, they show confusion or the passing of time.  J-Cut-- Cutting to the audio of the next shot, but not the video. This is a great way to link two scenes thematically, or provide narration.  L-Cut-- Cutting to the video of the next shot, but still playing the audio from the old scene. This is a great way to show a character talking about something, like a promise, then doing it (or breaking it).  Action Cut-- A cut in the middle of some movement. For example, showing a door opening on one room then cutting as it opens to a shot of the same door opening from the other side.  Superimposition: When two different videos layer on top of each other, implying that they are connected and intertwined. This is often used in transitions, too.   Matching Shots: When...

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Éditez le film pour raconter l’histoire. Apprenez à utiliser les coupures. Réfléchissez au rythme des scènes. Prenez le temps de bien colorer vos prises. Demandez l’opinion de vos amis.


Article in English: Eggs will blend much better if you allow them to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes prior to cracking.

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Article in English: Elderberry is often used to treat respiratory infections, so it might be helpful for pneumonia, especially mild cases like walking pneumonia. You can take elderberry as a tea or as a syrup. Make sure that you follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use.  To make a cup of elderberry tea, you will need about three to five grams of dried elderberry flowers. Place the dried elderberry in a mug and then pour boiling water over it. Steep the tea for about 10 to 15 minutes and then strain the tea. You can drink up to three cups of elderberry tea per day. If you purchase an elderberry syrup, then make sure that you read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. A typical dose is four tablespoons taken three times per day. You can also make elderberry syrup at home. Echinacea is often used for colds because it has both antibacterial and antiviral properties. Keep in mind that you should not use Echinacea for more than seven days at a time. Try taking 300 mg of powdered Echinacea three times daily for about one week. Do not take Echinacea for more than 10 days. Garlic has antimicrobial and immune-boosting properties, so it may also help with pneumonia. Fresh garlic is best, so try adding a few cloves of minced garlic to your chicken soup and other foods. You can also try making a garlic tea if you like the taste of garlic. Mince a few cloves of garlic and place the garlic in a mug, then pour eight ounces of boiling water over the mug and steep for about 10 to 15 minutes before drinking the tea. Ginger is a warming herb, so it may help to loosen up mucus and speed your recovery. Ginger also has antiviral properties. Try making a ginger tea by peeling and chopping a one inch piece of fresh ginger. Then, add the ginger to a mug and pour boiling water over the ginger. Let the ginger steep for about 10 to 15 minutes and then sip the tea slowly. You can drink a few cups of ginger tea every day until you are fully recovered. Ginger is also safe for pregnant women and children when taken as a tea. Taking a daily...

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Prenez une tisane ou un sirop de sureau. Essayez l'échinacée. Ajoutez de l'ail à vos repas. Buvez du thé au gingembre. Prenez une multivitamine.


Article in English: Eliminate the time between bacon retrieval (huzzah!) and the check-out counter. You don't want it to warm up under your pile of Captain Crunch and Miracle Whip. When you get home, promptly place the package of bacon in the refrigerator. Store the bacon at 40ºF/4.4ºC or lower. If you have a cold storage bag, make use of it! Keep it cool on the journey home. Your bacon deserves an honorable last few days, does it not? Nowadays if something doesn't come with at least four ingredients that have seven syllables, it's something to write home about. Luckily, healthier trends are picking up -- so if you have an extra dollar to spend, go for bacon with a list of ingredients you're confident in pronouncing. Aim for four or so ingredients -- pork, water, salt, and brown sugar. That other stuff is the basics for curing pork (turning it into bacon). The extras in "regular" bacon is just preservatives and chemicals. That just means that they're not using sodium nitrate when the cure it and instead they use celery. However, celery has loads of nitrates, too (all veggies do), so it's really six of one and half a dozen of the other. The best bacon will be raised and produced locally, use very few preservatives, be super fresh, and be from pigs that were raised humanely, of course. That being said, you could always cure it yourself!

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Achetez votre bacon juste avant le passage en caisse. Misez sur du bacon préparé à partir de peu d'ingrédients. Ne vous laissez pas aveugler par la mention « sans nitrate ».


Article in English: Embellish your communal areas with exotic poufs, lanterns, rugs, and pillows. This will bring a worldly, bohemian feel to your home. Historically, bohemians were seen as carefree, relaxed, and even somewhat idle. Embrace the lounging mentality by getting furniture that's comfy. Consider purchasing a Moroccan-style day bed where you can lounge all day. Since you're going for a bohemian feel, there's really not a limit to how many colors and patterns you can incorporate into your home decor. Try to mix some ikat or kuba cloth into your decor. Try to keep plant life in every room of your home. This will give your guests a natural, earthy vibe that's consistent with the bohemian spirit. If you don't want to bother with taking care of plants, consider getting pillows, throw blankets, drapes, and other decorative items that have botanical prints.

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Cherchez des décorations multiculturelles. Privilégiez le confort. Incorporez de nombreux textiles. Choisissez des plantes d’intérieur.


Article in English: Emergency services can help get you to a safe place and treat you for medical issues. Find somewhere to stay where you feel safe. This may be with a friend or family member. Ask someone you trust to stay with you. This person may also help you with things that you should do, including visiting a doctor or talking with police if you choose to do so. Rape crisis centers offer counselling services apart from providing pertinent information to the survivor facing a pregnancy out of rape. The main intent behind this service is to empower you so that you are able to take well-informed decisions without being coerced. The rape crisis center can connect you with an advocate who may be able to meet you in person at a hospital or police station. Try not to take a shower or change your clothes until after you have had a medical exam. If you choose to talk with police, you will want to have this evidence available then as well.

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Composez le 112. Trouvez-vous un endroit sûr. Trouvez un ami ou un membre de la famille de confiance. Visitez ou appelez un centre d'aide aux victimes de viol. Préservez les éléments de preuve.


Article in English: Empathy is the ability to feel with someone. It requires you to go below the surface and experience the same emotions someone else is experiencing. It's easy to get empathy mixed up with sympathy, which is when you pity someone for their misfortune, and perhaps act on that feeling to try to help. But empathy runs deeper: rather than feeling for someone, you feel with them.  For example, let's say your sister begins to cry as she tells you that her boyfriend just broke up with her. As you watch the tears roll down her face and listen to her describe what happened, you feel your own throat start to tighten. You don't just feel sorry for her, you feel sad, too. That's empathy. Another way to look at empathy is to see it as a shared understanding, an ability to project yourself into someone else's experience. The idea of trying to walk a mile in someone else's shoes is a description of feeling empathy. Being empathetic means sharing in any kind of emotion - it doesn't have to be a negative one. Being empathetic is being tuned in to all of a person's feelings and emotions so that you get a sense of what it's like to be that person. You don't have to have a similar background to someone else to feel empathy for them. It's not about having a shared understanding because you've been there, too. In fact, you can feel empathy for people with whom you have nothing in common. Being empathetic is about experiencing what someone else is feeling - whatever it is. It doesn't have to be something you've felt before.  This means you can feel empathy for anyone. A young person can empathize with an elderly person in a nursing home, even though she has clearly never had that experience. A rich person can empathize with someone who is homeless, even if he has always been privileged to have a roof over his head and plenty to eat. You can feel empathy for a stranger on the train you're watching from across the aisle. To put it another way, being empathetic doesn't mean imagining what life must be like for someone - it means...

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Considérez cela comme le partage des émotions d'une autre personne. Sachez que vous pouvez faire cela pour n'importe qui. De plus, il n'est pas nécessaire d'être en accord avec une personne pour faire preuve d'empathie à son égard. Bernard Shaw disait : Découvrez pourquoi l'empathie compte.


Article in English: Emphasize that sharing is temporary: another child may take a turn with his or her toy, but eventually, it will be returned. Note that sharing does not take away ownership. It's fine to make this explicit for toddlers. Say, “that is your truck. You can let someone else play with your truck, but it is still yours.” Before you expect toddlers to share their toys with other children, they can practice sharing with you. Ask toddlers, from time to time, to hand you their favorite toys. Let them learn to be patient. Return their toys after a designated interval, and praise them for sharing. This will help toddlers distinguish between borrowing and taking. Point out that sharing a toy is generous and kind. In addition, point out that other children will also share their toys. Everyone will get to play with new and different items. Talk to children about what will be expected during play dates and at preschool. Let them know ahead of time that they will be sharing toys. Explain what friendship is, and teach toddlers that friendships involve sharing toys and playing together without fighting. It helps to be aware of what a particular toddler is struggling with. Does the toddler tend to grab toys away from other children, or does he or she struggle with other children taking toys? Teach toddlers to deal with these issues as best they can. Let toddlers see you sharing your possessions with others. If they ask to play with something of yours (assuming that it is safe and not easily damaged), let them. Emphasize the fact that sharing is temporary, and you know you will get the item back soon.

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Expliquez au bébé ce que partager veut dire. Pratiquez vous aussi le partage. Mettez l'accent sur l'aspect positif du partage. Préparez le bébé à l'avance pour des situations où il est question de partage. Apprenez-lui l'importance de l'amitié. Observez le comportement du bébé. Donnez l'exemple.


Article in English: Employment is one source of income.  People can have also have many other sources of income.  When preparing a budget, it is necessary to consider all income in order to accurately budget expenses.  Other sources of income include gifts and inheritances, child support payments, retirement plans, life insurance proceeds, compensatory damages, public assistance, scholarships, student loan disbursements and interest on savings bonds. For budgeting purposes, you need to know your net income, which is the amount you bring home after taxes have been deducted from your pay.  You can use an online salary calculator such as the Salary Calculator.  This will take your hourly salary, calculate your taxes and determine your net income.  You can do the calculation yourself by looking at your pay stub.  Suppose each week you earn $250 after taxes and you work the same number of hours each week.  Multiply this amount by the number of weeks in a month to get your monthly income ($250 x 4 = $1,000). If you work a different number of hours every week and your net income is different every week, calculate your average monthly salary.  For example, suppose over a three month period, you earned $850, $800 and $900.  Add up the total ($850 + $800 + $900 = $2,550).  Divide by 3 to get the average monthly amount ($2,750 / 3 = $850).  For budgeting purposes, use $850 per month. If you are living off of student loans that come in one disbursement per semester, calculate the monthly amount to work it into your monthly budget. For example, suppose the semester is 5 months long and you receive $10,000 per semester in student loans.  First, subtract non-recurring fees such as books, tuition and fees.  Then divide the remaining amount by 5 to get the monthly amount you can live off of.  So if after one-time expense you have $5,000 remaining, you will have $1,000 per month for living expense ($5,000 / 5 = $1,000). If you are a freelancer or do seasonal work and have a very irregular income, you may have to set up your budget differently. ...

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Listez toutes vos sources de revenus. Notez votre salaire net. Calculez les mensualités de votre prêt étudiant. Apprenez à établir un budget avec des revenus irréguliers.


Article in English: Engaging in a sport that requires you to focus on your body and/or eye-hand coordination is a good way to clear your head.  Plus, exercise brings the added benefit of producing the brain's feel-good neurotransmitters, endorphins, which will improve your mood. Challenge yourself mentally by completing a Sudoku or crossword puzzle, solving complicated math problems or following a complex set of instructions to complete a project.  The mental focus it will take to do these kinds of activities will leave you with no time or mental energy to think your unwanted thoughts. Laughter can take your mind off worries.  When we laugh, our brain is engaged--it's instructing our body to make a series of gestures and sound.  Laughing helps reduce stress, so if your recurring thoughts are causing you anxiety, laughter really is good medicine.  Hang out with friends who simply crack you up, rent a funny movie or try a laughter yoga class.  You can even find therapists who specialize in "laughter therapy," which teaches people how to openly laugh at things that aren't usually funny and to use humor to cope with difficult situations. Often the best way to get a thought out of your head is to share it with someone else.  Turn to a friend or family member who's a good listener and tell them what's on your mind.  If you feel as though your difficulty in dealing with your unwanted thoughts is more than a friend can help with, turn to a professional therapist or counselor who can work with you.

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Restez actif. Faites quelque chose qui demande un effort intellectuel. Riez. Parlez-en.


Article in English: Engaging in physical activities that you enjoy will transform exercise into a hobby rather than pure calorie burning. Everyone is interested in different levels of intensity in their workout. Finding something appropriate and enjoyable for you will help you keep exercising as well as establish a healthy relationship with exercise.  If you enjoy mingling with those in your community and lifting weights, the gym could be perfect for you. If you are into more solitary, aerobic exercise, try walking or jogging. This is easy to pair with a number of other hobbies, such as bird watching. Dancing is an excellent way to exercise. If you enjoy dancing, enroll in an aerobic dance class that meets regularly. Many teens and adults use exercise as a healthy escape from everyday stressors. While you are still getting your body and mind acclimated to exercise, try getting your focus off the burn. Run on the treadmill or track with a portable music device, or watch TV while you work out at home. Some apps, such as the Zombies Run app, offer immersive audio storylines that are geared toward helping you run or walk and stay entertained at the same time. Choosing to exercise at your own pace may help you become more comfortable with your routine without any added pressure from peers or trainers. Make sure you are pushing yourself to get the most out of your routine. Increasing your heart rate will has more health benefits than exercising only at a comfort level – just make sure not to push yourself too hard.

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Appréciez de faire de l’exercice. Continuez à vous amuser. Exercise at your own pace.


Article in English: Enhance your body's ability to fend off muscle pain by taking 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C twice daily. This will also help boost your immune system. It may be tough to get this much from food alone but fresh fruits and vegetables are always the best source if possible. You can also take supplements. Some of the most nutrient rich sources of vitamin C include:  Oranges: 69mg of vitamin C per serving. Chili peppers: 107 mg of vitamin C per serving. Red Bell Peppers: 190 mg of Vitamin C per serving. Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to chronic pain. In addition, vitamin D may help improve muscle fatigue and recovery time. Take 200 iu (two capsules) of vitamin D3 daily. Although you can get vitamin D from sunshine, you'll be resting inside, so you'll likely need to take supplements. Muscle pain can be in part caused by inflammation. Green tea is known to be an anti-inflammatory treatment that can help with muscle pain.  Green tea also causes upregulation of the body's natural killer cells that are responsible for targeting infectious agents. Therefore, green tea can help fight illness and enhance immunity. Drink at least one cup daily. According to experts, ginseng extract can facilitate the body's immune response. It can also relieve exhaustion and muscle pain that you may experience with an illness that consumes a lot of your energy, such as chikungunya. There is no medical consensus on dosing. Follow the product's label for dosing instructions. Aged garlic supplements can help reduce muscle soreness and pain. The chemical allicin, which is contained in garlic, may contribute to this reduction. Aged garlic can also help the body's natural killer cells to activate immunity. Try taking aged garlic supplements to help fight the infection.

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Prenez davantage de vitamine C. Prenez de la vitamine D pour les douleurs chroniques. Buvez du thé vert. Prenez de l'extrait de ginseng. Essayez l'ail vieilli.


Article in English: Enlist the help of an expert to aid you in your healthy life. Get your annual check up, and go in whenever you think something might be wrong. Doctors are there to educate you as well as diagnose you, so going in to the doctor when healthy is never a waste of time.  Make sure you have insurance that gives you the coverage you need. For instance, if you're likely to conceive a child within the next few years, make sure your insurance covers maternity care and childbirth services. Ask your doctor if you are taking care of yourself correctly. Your doctor may have thoughts about your diet and exercise that Screen yourself for any diseases or conditions you might be prone to. If an illness runs in your family, monitor for it. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort, or if you notice your skin or any other body part changing in a way that cannot be attributed to ordinary aging, see a doctor.  Minor symptoms that persist for longer than a week, such as coughing, should also prompt a visit to a health professional.  If you're unsure about a symptom, call the doctor's office and ask to speak to a nurse or a nurse practitioner. Many minor problems can be diagnosed over the phone. Immediately call 911 if you are having an emergency. Emergencies include difficulty breathing, chest pain, bad abdominal pain, bleeding, head trauma, or loss of consciousness . Having an active social life can help you keep yourself balanced and happy, but it's not always enough. If you have been feeling unusual in any way, consider seeing a therapist. If you worry, feel sad, feel helpless, or are having trouble doing the ordinary activities of your life, see a doctor or a therapist.  If you feel disconnected from the things that sometimes bring you pleasure, you might be depressed. If you are experiencing many intense emotions, something else might need attention. Even if you don't think anything is wrong, problems at work, at home, or concerns from your friends might be signs that something is. If you are eating, drinking, or using drugs...

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Consultez votre médecin régulièrement. Surveillez l'apparition de signes et de symptômes. Consultez un professionnel de la santé mentale.


Article in English: Enroll in an introductory class at a local community college, or at a language learning center. You can also find organizations dedicated to language learning online. Online classes are convenient because you can learn at your own pace.  Taking an introductory class will help you develop a solid foundation in the language. The cost of introductory courses can range from $150 to $500. A variety of language apps exist today that can assist you in learning common words and phrases in any language, including Afrikaans. The benefit of apps is that they enable you to learn on the go.  For example, with language apps, you can review common words and phrases while on the bus or train, during your lunch break, or before bed. Check out language apps like Duolingo, Babbel, Leaf, Mindsnacks, Memrise, and others. If you are a visual learner, choose picture dictionaries and books. If you are an auditory learner, look for books that come with audio CDs. If you are a tactile learner, look for books that contain hands-on activities and learning exercises.  Afrikaans textbooks are also a great way to learn common words and phrases. You can purchase Afrikaans phrasebooks and dictionaries at a local bookstore or online. Write down the most common words, phrases, and verbs for your first 100 flashcards. These words and phrases should be easy to picture and common in your native language like, "boy," "girl," "hi," "my name is," and "how are you."  It should take you two to three weeks to learn a 100 words, depending on your study time. If 100 words are too much, then start with 50 or a number you are comfortable with. If you dread the idea of writing down words, then download a free flashcard app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. You will be able to make virtual flashcards complete with pictures and sounds in an instant. You can break the hour up into 15 or 30 minute blocks if you need to. Study your flashcards during school or work breaks, while on the train or bus, or whenever you have down time.

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Suivez un cours d’initiation à l’afrikaans. Téléchargez une application. Investissez dans un dictionnaire ou un guide de conversation. Fixez-vous pour objectif d’apprendre 100 mots et formules à la fois. Révisez vos fiches une heure chaque jour.


Article in English: Ensure that the top of the front sight post is level with the top of the rear sight, and that the rear sight appears evenly centered within the notch of the front sight. This will ensure that the gun is level and that you'll get a good "sight picture" when aiming at the target. It is most common to aim by using your dominant eye and closing the other. For other events where depth perception is important, practice aiming with both eyes open. You will need to learn to ignore the picture from your non dominant eye while still seeing the depth. When shooting, a common confusion is where to focus.On the target? On the sight? On the target? After leveling the handgun and ensuring your firearm is aimed correctly you will need to focus on the target or placing your shot accurately is impossible. You should see the sharply focused front sight touching the bottom of the blurry, unfocused bulls-eye. Now you place your trigger finger on the trigger. When you're ready to shoot and you've practiced aiming and steadying the gun and developing a good sight picture, load the gun. Keep the safety on when loading the gun (if your gun has one) and remove it when you're in the firing position with your gun pointed at the target. Keep the barrel of the gun pointed downrange the entire time you load the gun! Most shooting accidents happen during loading and unloading a handgun. If the pistol is a semi-automatic, you'll need to load a round into the chamber by pulling back the slide and releasing it.

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Alignez le viseur avant (guidon) avec le viseur arrière (hausse). Développez votre visée. Pointez le pistolet sur la cible. Chargez le pistolet.


Article in English: Ensure the appraisals are anonymous, so the employees have no fear of reprisal. A 360-degree appraisal has the benefit of accurately assessing a manager’s ability to manage and lead.  Something similar to one of the following items could lead subordinates to open up about their supervisors:  ”Do you feel your supervisor does a good job leading the team?” ”Give an example of where your supervisor could improve his or her leadership style.” ”Provide an instance where your supervisor excelled in his or her job.” Self-appraisals are a great option.  Employees are given the opportunity to appraise themselves.  An employee is likely to look at their own strengths and weaknesses differently than others.  Most will overstate their performance.  The major benefit to the 360 evaluation is that the self-appraisal is complemented by the mix of ideas from other evaluations.   Leading questions like the following can help an employee delve deeply into their performance:  ”What situations have you excelled at in the past?” ”What are some examples of when you could have used time more wisely?” ”What will your fellow employees, from supervisor to subordinate, say about your performance?” Feedback from your peers helps you improve at your job because they know the type of dedication and work that is required for the position.  Colleague assessments are particularly adept at helping an employ who is analyzing their positives and negatives  ”Where does your colleague rank in comparison to others with a similar position?” ”How can your peer improve his or her performance?” ”Provide an example of how your peer has shown job competency.” Superiors typically provide an overhead view of employees’ roles, responsibilities, and work quality.  They also assess employee production.  They would best know whether an employee is ready for a promotion or demotion, based upon their quality and output.   Questions similar to the following may work well from a supervisor perspective:  ”Do you feel the employee performs satisfactorily?” ”In...

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Faites des sondages auprès des subordonnés. Organisez une séance d'autoévaluation. Recueillez les avis des collègues. Collectez les évaluations des superviseurs. Comprenez les limites de l'évaluation à 360 degrés.


Article in English: Ensure your stove is completely cool before beginning. Refer to your appliance manual for instructions on how to remove these pieces if necessary. Place all the removable parts in a heavy-duty garbage bag. Wear rubber gloves and eye protection when working with ammonia. Ensure the space is well ventilated. After adding the ammonia, seal the bag and set it outside away from direct sunlight or store it in your bathtub. The fumes from the ammonia will clean the gunk and grease off the racks, burners, knobs, and handles, but it needs time to work. Put on rubber gloves and eye protection. Fill a bucket or sink with warm, soapy water and place the parts from the ammonia-filled garbage bag in the water. Use a sponge or scouring pad to wipe down each piece. Rinse the pieces with hot water. Pour the remaining ammonia in the toilet or down the kitchen drain and flush it with plenty of water. Dispose of the bag. Allow all the parts of your stovetop to dry fully. Then, you can carefully replace the parts you removed.

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Enlevez un certain nombre de pièces. Versez 250 ml d’ammoniac dans le sac. Laissez les pièces de la cuisinière reposer dans l’ammoniac. Lavez les pièces de la cuisinière à l’eau tiède savonneuse. Reconstituez la cuisinière.


Article in English: Enunciate each word so people can understand you easily. Practice talking at a steady conversational pace, making each sound distinct and clear.  Tongue twisters are a good way to practice enunciation. Try repeating "See these thick trees, a tricky thicket indeed." keeping each sound distinct. Try eating peanut butter, then practice saying ordinary sentences. The increased stickiness in your mouth forces you to concentrate on your pronunciation. top using meaningless words and sounds. Even presidents and public figures often sprinkle their speech with wells, ums, ers, likes, and you-knows, but you can do better. These words slow down the conversation and make you appear hesitant or uncertain. Practice thinking of the whole sentence before you open your mouth, then say it at an even, conversational pace without pausing or using these "filler sounds." Keep a jar in your home, and drop a coin into it every time you use one of these words. Let other members of your household trade this money in for favors — for example, they can return $5 from the jar and make you cook dinner. There's no need to pick up five-dollar words that no one uses in everyday speech. Instead, think of vague words that you overuse, and come up with more specific, useful terms. Here are a few common examples:  Instead of "good," "cool," or "awesome," describe the situation more accurately. Talk about a "relaxing day," a "thrilling vacation," or a "friendly, hard-working person." Instead of "crappy," "awful," or "terrible," consider whether you mean "exhausted," "depressing," or "revolting." Don't just say "I loved that movie!" or "I hate this weather." Express an actual opinion, such as "The jokes and action sequences were perfectly paced. They kept me laughing and excited the whole time." Clearly, knowledge of a topic helps you converse in an intelligent way, but don't go overboard and memorize encyclopedia articles. When you learn a new fact, ask yourself these questions so you can build off of it, instead of just repeating it:  Why is...

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Entrainez-vous à parler de façon fluide et claire. Arrêtez d'utiliser des mots et des sons inutiles. Utilisez des mots précis. Exprimez vos opinions ainsi que des faits. Écoutez et posez des questions. N'essayez pas de prétendre connaitre un sujet que vous ne connaissez pas. Adaptez votre humour à l'audience. Ayez une grammaire irréprochable.


Article in English: Enzymatic cleaners break down proteins that form stains. Since blood stains bond to the fabric using proteins, enzymatic cleaners can be highly effective at removing them. However, wool and silk fibres are made from proteins, and may break apart if exposed to an enzyme product. If you are having trouble finding a cleaning product labeled "enzymatic" or "enzyme cleaner," try a "natural" or "earth-friendly" laundry detergent or laundry pre-treatment, which often contain biodegradable enzymes. Nature's Miracle and Seventh Generation laundry detergent both fall in this category. Agitate the fabric with your fingers to help scrape off the crusted material, or scrape it off using a blunt knife. Dissolve about 120 mL (1/2 cup) of the cleaner in a bowl of cold water, then submerge the stained fabric. The soaking time will depend on how old the dried blood stain is, and how strong the cleaning product is. Soak at least one hour, or for as many as eight. Optionally, scrub the cleaner into the stain with a toothbrush before submerging. Wash the fabric as usual, but do not put it in the drier, which may cause the blood to permanently set. Let it air dry, then check whether the stain is still present.

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N'utilisez pas cette méthode sur la laine ou sur la soie. Trouvez un nettoyant enzymatique. Passez le tissu sous l'eau froide pour ramollir un peu le sang séché. Faites tremper le tissu dans de l'eau froide additionnée d'un produit contenant des enzymes. Lavez le tissu puis laissez sécher.


Article in English: Enzymes are the workforce of the biochemical world. Enzymes change various substances without getting used up themselves, like nature’s catalytic converters. The enzymes may help break down melanin into colorless smaller parts.  The different foods described here contain different enzymes, but all classified as enzymes which break up proteins—the proteases or proteolytic enzymes. These proteases include papain (in papaya), potato aspartic protease, and bromelain (in pineapple). Take one medium sized potato (any kind of white potato will work) and grate it into a bowl. Add enough honey to make a paste.  Apply the mixture to the brown spots. Leave the mixture on for about 15 minutes, and then rinse it off with cool water. Scoop all of the pulp out of a papaya and mash it in a bowl until it is an even consistency.  You may want to use a hand mixer to thoroughly mash the fruit.  Use a cotton swab or make-up brush to apply a mask to your face and any other area that has brown spots. Leave the mask on until it dries and rinse off with cool water. Pour some pineapple juice into a bowl (ensure that it is 100% pineapple juice with no added sugar or juice your own pineapple). Using a cotton swab, apply the pineapple juice to any brown spot and leave it on until dry. Rinse off with cool water. As an alternative, mash up some pineapple slices and apply as a mask to your face and any other area that has brown spots. Leave the mask on until dry, and then rinse off with cool water. Cook ½ cup of chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) by measuring out ¼ cup of peas and boiling them in ½ of water.  Boil until the peas are soft (15 minutes for canned beans or about an hour for dried beans), then remove from heat and cool.  When cooled, mash the cooked chick peas to make a paste. Rub the paste onto the spots and let it dry. Rinse it off with cool water.

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Sachez quel pouvoir ont les enzymes. Râpez une pomme de terre et mélangez-la avec du miel. Préparez un masque à la papaye. Utilisez du jus d’ananas ou un masque à l’ananas. Essayez les pois chiches.


Article in English: Epididymitis is treated based on the cause of the inflammation. Most cases are caused by infection, so your doctor will probably prescribe you an antibiotic. The type of antibiotic depends on whether the infection is caused by an STI or not. If your epididymitis is caused by an STI, your sexual partner may also receive a prescription.  For gonorrhea and chlamydia infections, the doctor will generally give you a single dose of the antibiotic ceftriaxone (250 mg) as a shot, followed by 100 mg of doxycycline as a pill twice a day for 10 days. In some cases, the doxycycline may be replaced by 500 mg of levofloxacin once a day for 10 days or 300 mg of ofloxacin twice a day for 10 days. If your infection is caused by an STI, you will need to avoid intercourse until both you and your partner have completed your full antibiotic course. If your infection isn't caused by an STI, you may just be given the levofloxacin or ofloxacin without the ceftriaxone. These medications can be used to reduce the pain and inflammation. They're convenient, as they're probably already in your bathroom cabinet, and relatively effective. However, do not self-medicate for more than 10 days on an analgesic like ibuprofen; consult your doctor again if pain continues past 10 days. For ibuprofen, take 200 mg every 4-6 hours to reduce the pain and inflammation. You can increase the dose to 400 mg if necessary. Resting in bed for a few days will help you deal with the pain associated with the condition. In bed, your crotch area will suffer less stress, reducing pain. Keep your testicles elevated to keep your symptoms at bay. When lying or sitting, placing a towel or rolled shirt below the scrotum can help to reduce discomfort. Applying cold packs to your scrotum will reduce inflammation by decreasing the blood flow. Simply wrap the ice pack in a towel and apply it to the scrotum. Keep it there for about 30 minutes and no longer in order to avoid skin damage. Never apply ice directly to your skin. You can damage your skin, especially in such a...

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Suivez un traitement aux antibiotiques. Prenez un antiinflammatoire non stéroïdien comme l’ibuprofène. Allongez-vous en relevant votre aine. Posez une compresse froide sur l’endroit douloureux. Prenez un bain de siège pour calmer la douleur.


Article in English: Epoxy isn’t something you want to breathe in, so stay safe by putting on a mask before you begin. Working outdoors is your safest option, and make sure pets and family members aren’t near your work area. If the crack goes all the way through the wood, tape over one side. The tape will hold the liquid epoxy in place long enough for it to solidify. Epoxy is better for treating large cracks than the other filler methods. Epoxy consists of two parts packaged together, resin and hardener. Estimate how much you’ll need to fill the crack. Add them to the bowl, but don’t mix them yet. The epoxy immediately begins to harden when the parts are combined. You’ll have about 5 minutes to get it into the crack, so start with a small batch. At home improvement stores you can usually find all sorts of epoxy coloring dyes, powdered pigments, or metallic powders. Pick one that matches your project, then use a drop of dye or sprinkle of powder to color the epoxy. You can even mix in a scoop of coffee grounds to turn the epoxy black. Grab a spoon or stirring stick and quickly mix the epoxy parts together, along with any added coloring. After a few seconds it’ll turn into a paint-like substance ready to be spread over the crack. Transfer the epoxy to the crack using the stirring spoon or stick. Push it as far into the crack as possible. Most of it will flow down to the bottom. If you don’t have enough to fill the entire crack, simply make more. Use a needle to pop any bubbles that appear when pouring the epoxy. The epoxy hardens within minutes, so you’ll know right away whether or not you need to mix another batch. Continue mixing equal amounts of resin and hardener until you’ve filled the entire crack. After 2 to 4 hours, the epoxy will have dried significantly. Press your fingernail into it. If you leave a dent, it’s not ready. Letting it dry overnight is always preferable and, in cool weather, is necessary to ensure that the epoxy stays in place. First, cut away any excess epoxy with a putty knife. Then get some fine grit...

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Protégez vos poumons. Couvrez une face. Préparez les ingrédients. Ajoutez de la couleur. Mélangez les ingrédients. Remplissez la fissure. Refaites de la résine époxy. Laissez sécher le produit. Lissez la réparation. Colorez les points blancs.


Article in English: Esophageal diverticulum is often caused and aggravated by a disease called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). GERD often causes acid from the stomach to rise into the esophagus, weakening the muscle lining and encouraging diverticula to form. To prevent your esophageal diverticulum from worsening, you can reduce the chance of acid reflux by eating a bland diet. This means that you reduce spicy, fatty, and acidic foods in your diet. Some things you may eat include:  Vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, and peas Legumes, including kidney beans, black beans, and tofu products Lean meats such as chicken, lean ground beef, and fish Starches, such as brown bread, rice and pasta For some people with esophageal diverticulum, swallowing can be painful or difficult. To help maintain a healthy diet, you should look for soft, semi-moist, or liquid foods that will go down easily. You may need to puree, mince, or blend harder foods so that you can swallow them more easily. Some good foods include:  Baked sweet potatoes Apple sauce Pudding Soft white bread Scrambled eggs Soup Cottage cheese Water can help reduce acid reflux while helping flush food safely down to your stomach. It may also help prevent food from becoming stuck in the diverticula pockets. Always drink a glass of water after finishing a meal. Avoid drinking too much alcohol and coffee, as these might increase acid reflux, which can in turn worsen esophageal diverticulum. Alcohol may also weaken the mucosal layer of your esophagus, leaving it vulnerable to more diverticula. It is important that your food can pass down to your stomach "undisturbed" after you eat. To prevent regurgitation, you should rest after every meal sitting with your back and neck straight. You may also stand if that is easier. Avoid strenuous activity, and do not lie down. Give yourself at least 30 minutes to rest.

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Mangez des aliments doux. Mangez des aliments mous si vous avez de la difficulté à avaler. Buvez plus d'eau. Reposez-vous après chaque repas.


Article in English: Especially if this is the first time shaving your chest, you want to use a fresh razor blade that will require fewer passes, which translates into less shaving irritation. You’re more likely to cause cuts and nicks on fleshy areas, so use your free hand to stretch the skin, giving yourself a flatter surface to shave. You only want to apply a soft amount of pressure against the razor blade and use short strokes. A man’s chest hair grows in different directions, so you won’t really have the same with-the-grain or against-the-grain concerns that you would with shaving your face. No matter which direction you shave it will be with the grain of some hairs and against for others, so use the direction most comfortable to you. Hair will bind up the blade to make it less effective and require more strokes. To avoid this, rinse the blade under the running water after each pass. Nipples are much softer and fleshier parts of the skin, and you should avoid trying to shave over them because you are much more likely to cause cuts and nicks. To help avoid nipples, you can use the fingers of your free hand to cover a nipple while holding the skin taut as you cover that area of your chest. You should try not to pass over each area more than twice to help reduce irritation. For the best results, reapply shaving product before returning to any areas that need a second pass.

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Utilisez une lame de rasoir fraiche. Tendez la peau. Rasez-vous en utilisant des petits coups doux. Rincez souvent la lame. Évitez les zones sensibles, par exemple les mamelons. Appliquez de nouveau du gel ou de la mousse de rasage si cela est nécessaire.


Article in English: Especially if you are from another culture, you may have trouble establishing a support network when you are new to an area. Look for those who come from a similar background. While you acclimate to your new environment, you will benefit from being around people who know where you are coming from. This can help you feel normal, supported, and understood. Try searching for meetup groups online, looking for groups at your local community center, collegiate cultural groups, or ask at your place of worship. Trying not to stand out negatively seems to have much to do with clothing. Beyond wearing the costume of the culture in which you live, try not to look more or less casual than those around you. This is especially important in the workplace, but advisable in social circles as well.  Mirroring can help build your self-esteem – when you see yourself reflected in the dress or behavior of someone you like and admire, it can increase your confidence and lessen your insecurities.  Until you start feeling confident and comfortable taking more risks with your wardrobe, the affirmation provided by mirroring can help you feel less vulnerable and more connected to your peers. Adjusting to your surroundings doesn’t only apply to new cultures, but everyday situations as well. When entering a room, observe others in the room. If everyone seems to be experiencing a strong emotion, don't do something typically associated with the opposite emotion. You can further upset and alienate a room of people crying by telling a lewd joke.  Notice the body language and expressions of those in the room. Are they open and smiling? Or are they closed off and frowning? Do they appear relaxed and at ease, or rigid and tense? Are people speaking in hushed tones, at a normal volume, or shouting or laughing loudly? Part of getting people to feel like you’re "one of them" is simply behaving similarly. Be careful with this, though. Just because an activity is a norm, it doesn’t mean that everyone is not in the wrong. Stay away from unsafe or...

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Rencontrez des gens qui vous ressemblent. Habillez-vous comme les gens qui vous entourent. Analysez votre environnement. Adoptez les mêmes comportements et activités que les autres.


Article in English: Especially if you are recovering from tendonitis, warm up is essential to prevent further strain or injury. Even if you're just walking, engage in a little warm-up to get blood flowing to your muscles and get your body ready for activity. Your warm-up should directly cater to the activity you're going to be doing. if you're running, your warm-up will be different than if you're lifting weights. Stand with your feet about thigh-length in front of a wall, pressing your back into the wall. Keep your shoulders rolled back so that your shoulder blades are tucked in along your spine. Lower your torso so that your thighs are perpendicular to the floor. Your knees should be at right angles.  Hold the "sitting" position for 10 to 20 seconds, or as long as you can do so without knee pain. Raise back up and repeat 5 to 10 times, or as many as you can do comfortably. This static exercise will gradually build strength in your quadriceps muscle, and is safe to do in most cases even while recovering from quadriceps tendonitis. Sit on a flat, sturdy surface with your affected leg extended in front of you. Place a hand on your thigh above your knee so you can feel the contraction. Then contract your quadriceps muscle and hold the contraction for about 10 seconds.  Release and repeat 5 to 10 times if you can do so without pain or discomfort. You can do this exercise 2 or 3 times a day. Static quadriceps contractions are good for increasing strength in your quadriceps if your tendon is too injured to bear weight. " Stand behind a chair, table, or another stable surface you can grip for balance. Lift the foot of your affected leg and grasp the top of your foot behind your buttock (or as far as you can comfortably go). Press your foot towards your buttock while breathing deeply.  Hold the stretch for 10 to 20 seconds, then release. Make sure to do the other side, even though it isn't injured. You don't want to create an imbalance. You can do this stretch 2 or 3 times a day, or whenever your leg feels tight or your knee feels...

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Échauffez-vous avant toute activité. Commencez avec des squats au mur. Effectuez des contractions statiques des quadriceps. Étirez les quadriceps grâce aux étirements de course. Faites de la natation au lieu de la course. Suivez un cours de yoga.


Article in English: Especially if you don't know your crush well, now is a good time to start spending more time around him or her. Get to know your crush better. It will help you get comfortable with this person, which will be important if you decide to share your feelings.  Spending time around your crush may also help you sort out your own feelings. You might decide that you really only like this person as a friend. Your crush might go away after a little while. Or, it might get stronger.  During this time, don't try to make it a date or anything like that, just hang out like you would with any of your other friends. Once you are comfortable enough, ask your crush some questions to see how he or she feels about homosexuality or gay people. Some time when the two of you are hanging out alone, ask some questions to get a sense of how he or she feels.  You don't have to come right out and ask "How do you feel about gay people?" Or "Are you gay?" Instead, you can be a little more subtle. Ask questions like "What would you do if a boy/girl kissed you?" or "Have you ever had a crush on someone? Who was it? Have you ever had a crush on a boy/girl?"  If your crush reacts badly to these questions, don't keep trying. Not everyone is accepting of same-sex crushes, and if that's the case, it's time to give up. Skip on to the last step. If you get the sense that your crush might feel the same as you, you can try getting a little flirty. Don't be too obvious, but flirting a little can give you a better idea if your crush might like you back. For instance, some time when you're hanging out alone together, make eye contact while you're talking, and lean in just a little. See how your crush reacts. If they keep eye contact with you and don't move away, this might be a good sign. If you feel confident that your crush is accepting of gay people, you may decide to tell him or her how you feel. There's no easy way to do this, and only you can decide when or if it's the right time.  Be careful about making this decision, and if you have been given...

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Passez du temps avec la personne qui vous plait. Renseignez-vous sur ce que pense cette personne de l’homosexualité. Essayez de flirter légèrement. Partagez vos sentiments. Passez à autre chose.


Article in English: Essential oils are derived from plants and can be added to warm baths or an aromatherapy diffuser to give out a calming scent. Some essential oils that are particularly good for hyperactivity include lavender, peppermint, and orange. Put a few drops into a handkerchief and have your child breathe in the scent to help calm them down. There are many natural herbs that have calming properties, such as chamomile, catnip, and peppermint can be calming. Be careful not to give them really hot tea, especially if they are young. Some people with hyperactivity may have a deficiency of calcium or magnesium. These nutrients aid in muscle relaxation and sleep. Give your child supplements from a natural health foods store. Be sure to read instructions on the label to ensure you are giving them appropriate doses of supplements.

Summary in French:

Utilisez des huiles essentielles. Proposez-lui des tisanes calmantes. Donnez-lui des suppléments nutritionnels.


Article in English: Essential oils can be effective in relieving minor headaches. Dilute the oil for use on a concentrated area of the body. Then, apply the blend to the forehead, temples and back of the neck. Massage the oil into your skin using gentle circular motions, while inhaling deeply. The best essential oils for headaches include:  Lavender Peppermint  Ginger Essential oils can be used as an effective treatment for acne and are a good alternative to the harsh chemicals found in many acne creams and prescription drugs. In one study, a 5% tea tree oil gel was found to be as effective as benzoyl peroxide (a common ingredient in over-the-counter and prescription acne creams) in the treatment of acne. To create a 5% tea tree oil gel for acne treatment, add 5 drops of tea tree oil to a teaspoon of aloe vera gel. Mix the oil and aloe well and then apply the gel to acne using your fingertips or a q-tip. Store the mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Using essential oils will not cure insomnia or its root cause, but using calming and relaxing essential oils before bedtime can help you to fall asleep faster and stay asleep until your intended wake up time. Three of the best essential oils to help with insomnia are lavender - to promote relaxation, Roman chamomile - which is a natural sedative, and clary sage - which contains narcotic properties.  If you have a vaporizer, add a few drops of lavender, Roman chamomile, or clary sage oil to it before you get into bed. Try adding a couple of drops of oil to your bedtime bath, or try massaging a large area dilution into your legs and feet before bed. Keep in mind that some essential oils, such as rosemary, cypress, grapefruit, lemon and peppermint, can be particularly energizing and stimulating, so they are best avoided before bedtime. Probably the most widespread use of essential oils is to promote emotional well-being by reducing stress and encouraging calmness and relaxation. Essential oils positively affect our emotions because our smell...

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Soulagez vos maux de tête. Traitez vos boutons d'acné . Apaisez vos troubles du sommeil. Détendez‑vous. Réduisez vos ronflements. Les huiles essentielles peuvent agir comme répulsif contre les insectes. Soignez une otite. En cas de nausées ou de vertiges, pensez à l'huile essentielle de menthe poivrée. Soulagez les douleurs causées par les coups de soleil. Soignez vos blessures bénignes. Apaisez les maux d'estomac avec de l'huile essentielle de menthe poivrée. Libérez vos voies respiratoires avec de l'huile essentielle d'eucalyptus.


Article in English: Establish a plan of action that requires cooperation between team members so that they are forced to work together to achieve that goal. If every team member is just working individually, then there may not be as much team unity or cohesiveness. No individual can make the team succeed, and optimal success comes from having all of the members of the team work together as well as they possibly can.  Find what strengths and weaknesses the members of the team have, and find a way to have people with different talents working together and helping each other. Try to mix it up. Don't always have the same people working together just because they like each other the most or are the most comfortable with each other. If two people don't know each other that well, try pairing them together to improve overall teamwork. If two people really don't get along, try to resolve the issue by meeting together. Don't think you can resolve the issue just by keeping them apart forever. Getting to know each member of the team and having an idea of what makes each person tick can go a long way in helping you motivate the team. If you have a sense of each person individually, you can see that some people are more visual learners, some are better at accepting criticism than others, some are born leaders, and that others work best under the guidance of more experienced team members. Taking the time to see each person as an individual will really make a difference in the team efforts you'll see. It may be impossible for you to get to know each and every person, if the size of your team is pretty large or if you are simply just too busy. Still, you must do the best you can, even if it means you get to know members of the team in small groups. If it's somebody's birthday, or someone just got married or had a baby, make them feel special. Send an email. Bring in a cake. Give him or her a silly card -- do whatever is appropriate for the occasion, as long as you are respecting that person's privacy. It's important to make each member of the...

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Faites-les travailler ensemble. Apprenez à connaitre individuellement tous les membres de votre équipe. Intéressez-vous. Soyez agréable, gentil, chaleureux, mais pas trop. Il est certes important de socialiser et d’établir des relations amicales avec vos employés, mais faites attention et n’en prenez pas l’habitude.


Article in English: Establishing the parameters for when and where your story takes place, and deciding in which order the events of the story happen chronologically, is the best way to organize your story so you can begin bringing it to life. If your story isn't completely linear (e.g. there are flashbacks, flash forwards, shifting perspectives, alternate outcomes, multiple timelines, time travel, and so on), you can still create a narrative timeline.  Make a list of the main events of the story in the order they will be told. This is how they will appear on screen. If you’re storyboarding for a commercial, establish what scenes will occur and in what order. A storyboard is meant to give its viewer the gist of how the story will translate to film. The point isn't to try to recreate the entire experience in a flip book, but to demonstrate important key parts that will draw the viewer in. Think your story through and brainstorm a list of the key moments that you want to illustrate on your storyboard.  Pick scenes that show the plot developing from start to finish. Turning points are important to show. Any time there’s a plot twist or an important change, include it in the storyboard to move the story along. You may also want to depict changes in setting. If the story begins in one city and moves to another, make sure that will be clear in your illustrations. If you’re storyboarding for a commercial, the process is no different: pick key images that will represent the flow and direction of the film from start to finish. As a general guideline, keep in mind that for a typical 30-second commercial, a storyboard should have no more than 15 frames. Factor in two seconds per frame on average. A storyboard can be incredibly detailed, with illustrations depicting every shot. If you’re in the preliminary stages of a feature-length film, you have too much ground to cover to get this detailed just now. However, you might eventually want to break the film down into individual scenes, with a separate storyboard for each one. This allows you...

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Mettez au point une chronologie. Identifiez les scènes principales de votre récit. Déterminez le degré de précision à atteindre. Décrivez le contenu de chaque cellule.


Article in English: Evaluate the space and determine which side of the blind you would like the chain to hang down. Most roller blinds allow you to change the side that the chain hangs on. For example, if you have a chair to the left of the window, you may decide to hang the chain on the left for easier access. The blind can either roll under or over the roller. Typically, the blind is positioned so that it rolls under the roller. However, if you have objects that protrude from the window, you may decide to roll the blind over the roller. This way, the blind will not be obstructed when it is pulled down over the window. Using a hand drill, secure the brackets that came with the roller blind. Make sure that the brackets are screwed in tightly to prevent the blind from falling. Follow the instruction manual that come with your blinds. Every roller blind is slightly different.

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Choisir l'emplacement de la chainette. Choisissez le sens d'enroulement. Fixez les supports.


Article in English: Even for adults, the thought of getting poked with a needle can be frightening. Kids, with their big imaginations, tend to be even more afraid. About 2-8% of children have an actual phobia of shots, but all kids need to feel compassion and care to face an injection. A recent study that examined ways to help babies in pain showed that breastfeeding reduces pain in babies. The familiar, soothing action helped calm infants down while they got shots. Their heart rates remained stable, and the babies did not tense up or cry. If breastfeeding is not an option for you, try one of the following with your infant:  Give him or her a pacifier to suck on Provide soothing skin-to-skin contact Swaddle the baby Give him or her glucose water drops with a pacifier Place a musical mobile 20-25 cm (8-10 inches) above the baby Children learn from their parents, so don't put negative ideas about the shot in their heads. Talk to them about what will happen at the doctor’s office, but act like it's a normal part of life, not a big deal they should worry about. The more relaxed your attitude toward the shot is, the more relaxed your child will be when getting one. Some children might associate the word "shot" with guns and serious injuries. To avoid unnecessary anxiety, call the shot something more positive. "Booster" or "super booster" reframe the injection as something that will make them strong, not hurt them. There are many educational children's books on the market that can set your child's mind at ease. One of the scariest things about getting a shot is not knowing what's going to happen. These books provide information about the process and can make children feel more secure. The person giving the shot can make a big difference in your child's experience. One successful strategy is to have the health care provider give the child a choice of how many boosters they want to receive. If your child is due for one shot, have them ask "Do you want one or two boosters today?" If your child is due for two shots, ask "Do you want two...

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Montrez votre empathie à l'enfant. Essayez de l'allaiter si votre bébé reçoit une piqure. Parlez calmement avec les enfants qui reçoivent une injection. Utilisez des noms moins effrayants pour la piqure . Lisez à votre enfant un livre à propos des injections . Discutez avec votre médecin des façons de rendre cette expérience plus facile à votre enfant . Discutez avec votre médecin des crèmes anesthésiantes . Distrayez l'attention des enfants pendant les piqures. Remontez le moral de votre enfant pendant l'injection . Promettez-lui une récompense une fois que l'injection est terminée . Faites attention avec les analgésiques.


Article in English: Even if he looks like a girl, a voice that sounds like a male’s will be easily recognized as a male.  Tell him to practice speaking in a higher tone to make himself sound more feminine. Record him speaking so he can hear what he sounds like. A feminine walk will help make the look of dressing like a woman appear more natural. Women tend to walk more elegantly, and keep their knees and feet closer together than men do.   His feet should pull him forward instead of storming ahead head first. Have him move his hips as he walks; let his hips lead his legs to engage his whole body as he walks. Become more sensitive to the interactions he has with other people to make the interactions more feminine. Acting like a girl can often have as much mental impact as dressing like a girl in terms of how an individual is observed.

Summary in French:

Dites-lui de parler avec une voix plus aigüe. Entrainez-le à marcher comme une femme. Amenez-le à adopter les manies des femmes.


Article in English: Even if the process of your marriage coming to an end took several years, you still may experience a new, raw pain when the curtain finally closes. Know that it’s perfectly acceptable to grieve the end of your marriage—it was a very important relationship in your life.  Just like any other type of grief, everyone grieves differently after divorce. You are the only one who gets to decide what that looks like or how long it takes. Grieving can take on many forms. You may cry, withdraw from friends or family, or find it difficult to get excited about interesting things happening in your life. All of this is normal. Supportive people may look different on any given day; you may find yourself looking to friends for a distraction while a support group may be best for relating to others who have been there too.  There may be times where the best form of support is a distraction, that’s where a good group of friends comes in handy because they will probably be more than happy to find something fun to do if all you need to do is anything besides divorce “stuff”. Support groups can be a great place to really explore the feelings tied to the divorce since they usually have a set start and end time, allow that small block of time each week to dive into things and deal with the feelings. It is also a good way to form boundaries with others if you do not want to talk about it with them since you can nicely let them know you are attending a group to talk about things. You may find yourself feeling a variety of emotions, but going without eating or not keeping up with normal gym times will only make those feelings worse. The divorce process also often takes a lot of formal paperwork so being at your mental best is important.  Many people simply forget to eat when under stress or the opposite they overeat to mask feelings. Try to remind yourself to eat a healthy diet to stay focused on what needs to be done and to stay healthy. Eating right also includes not falling into the trap of drinking more alcohol or depending on extra...

Summary in French:

Donnez-vous le temps de faire votre deuil. Entourez-vous de gens qui vous soutiennent. Faites de l'exercice et mangez sainement. Évacuez votre stress Consultez un thérapeute, si nécessaire.


Article in English: Even if you and your new boyfriend have many similar interests, there will be new activities for you to try. Keep an open mind about this process. Spending time doing each other’s hobbies is a good way to learn about their interests and values. Besides, you may be introduced to a new hobby that you genuinely enjoy doing. Though you should be open to his interests, don’t let your own be sidelined. A balanced relationship means spending equal time on each person. Remind him of what is important to you if you feel his ideas always win out. You want to be supportive, but not at the risk of neglecting yourself. Everyone has their own idea of how fast a relationship should progress – both in and outside of the bedroom. This will also vary based on how seriously you want to take the relationship. Make sure things aren’t progressing too fast for comfort. On the other hand, consider having a conversation with him if you feel there is no reason to be taking things so slowly.  For example, people looking for long-term partners often want to take things slow. They don’t want to rush into a serious relationship that they spend years trying to make work, only to have it end years later. Others may prefer a more open-ended relationship. To some, if it feels right for the relationship to progress, they don’t hold it back because of a predetermined timeline. Don’t let finances factor into a decision to move in together. This should be based solely on your relationship. You may be convinced it is Mr. Right after the first date. However, there are many sides to him that you haven’t seen yet. Give it a while before you have your mind made up. This will make it harder for your heart to get broken by a guy you thought you were in love with, after his real personality started to show. This is a hard conversation to have at first, but it has to come up eventually. There are a few main areas you need to talk about. Apart from personal views on marriage and children, there is also your career to talk about. Let him know if you plan on...

Summary in French:

Restez ouverte à de nouvelles expériences. Ne vous oubliez pas. Surveillez le rythme de la relation. Gardez vos fantasmes sous contrôle. Posez-lui des questions à propos de ses objectifs sur le long terme. Introduisez vos traditions familiales petit à petit.


Article in English: Even if you are not prescribed bed rest, ensuring that you get adequate rest is important. Make sure that you get plenty of sleep and avoid overexerting yourself. He or she might suggest you refrain from high-intensity workouts and from having sex. Because your cervix is weak, exercise can further exacerbate your condition. Kegel exercises strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. To ensure that you are doing them correctly, while you are urinating clench your muscles to stop the flow of urine, and then release to continue the flow; that is what exercising your kegels feels like. While is it not certain that kegels will prevent an incompetent cervix, they do have certain benefits including enhanced sexual pleasure, aiding in vaginal birth, help for incontinence and a quicker postpartum recovery.

Summary in French:

Assurez-vous de vous reposer suffisamment. Posez la question des exercices vigoureux à votre médecin. Faites des exercices de Kegel.


Article in English: Even if you aren’t best buddies with everyone in your workplace, hopefully, there isn’t anyone you want to see fall ill.  At the very least, think about the hassles it will cause you if half your office is sick and absent/unproductive, all because of you.  Stay home if you are contagious.  If you’re coughing, sneezing, have a runny nose, or have an open wound, don’t go into work.  Think about how you feel when you’re healthy and the guy in the next cubicle is hacking all day and sneezes on the copy machine. Don't however, confuse cold symptoms with seasonal allergies, which are not contagious and (under normal circumstances) not usually worthy of a sick day.  Both maladies involve the runny/stuffy nose and sneezing, but allergies should not bring on a fever or body aches, among other differences.  Talk to your doctor if you seem to get a lasting cold at the same time(s) each year; it may be allergies.  Be particularly conscientious about any colleagues that may be of higher risk for illness or infection.  Co-workers who are pregnant, immune-compromised, or undergoing cancer treatments, for instance, are more likely to fall ill and face serious complications.  Don’t feel guilty about giving everyone a little extra work in your absence.  You are doing them a favor by keeping your germs at home. If you can’t stand up, see straight, stay awake, or go ten minutes without running for the toilet, how helpful are you going to be at work anyway?  Your boss might not like you taking a sick day, but he/she also won’t be happy if you are useless the entire day.  It probably serves you (and your employment) best to be productive when present and absent when unproductive.  That said, if you called in sick every time you felt less than 100%, you’d hardly ever go in at all.  Determine whether you can put in a legitimate, if not necessarily exceptional, day of work. Nowadays, many of us already do much of our work from home or can do so if necessary.  Think about whether you need a work-from-home day or a no-work-at-all day. ...

Summary in French:

Pensez à vos collègues. Évaluez votre efficacité potentielle. Examinez vos options. Anticipez votre arrêt maladie.


Article in English: Even if you don't have a test coming up, you should look over your notes within a day of taking them. This will put you at a huge advantage when you actually start studying for a test. Your brain will start absorbing the information while it is still fresh in your mind. Then when you study in the days before a test, you will be able to recall the information much better than if you hadn't looked over your notes at all since you took them. Pulling an all-nighter and cramming the night before a test in an ineffective method of studying. Not only will you be tired during the test, but you won't retain information as well by cramming. Instead, give yourself at least 3 or 4 days to study. Reviewing your notes on these days will result in a much better absorption of information. If you try to study an entire unit at once, you'll probably overwhelm yourself. You might start strong and know the first part well, but lose your energy and zone out while studying the last few parts. Instead, you should break your notes into sections. Set aside blocks you can cover in about an hour, then take a break. This will ensure that you study all parts of your notes equally. Instead of simply reading your notes to yourself, say them aloud. Studies show that speaking out loud aids in memorization. Speaking also keeps you more focused than reading to yourself would. It allows you to hear the information again and gives your brain another chance to process it. When you speak, try paraphrasing sometimes rather than reading directly. Having to paraphrase and then speak aloud requires your brain to do more work, making it more likely that you will remember what you're studying. When you've broken your notes into sections, start working your way down. Apply the following system for each section to memorize it before moving on to the next one.  Read or speak each line of notes 3-5 times. Try to repeat that line as closely as possible without looking. This doesn't have to be word for word, but you should ensure that you can reflect the same...

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Relisez vos notes dans les 24 heures qui suivent le cours. Commencez à étudier quelques jours avant l’examen. Répartissez vos notes en des sections. Lisez à haute voix vos cours. Concentrez-vous sur chaque section avant de passer à la suivante. Réécrivez votre cours sans regarder vos fiches. Faites des fiches de révision. Utilisez des moyens mnémoniques.


Article in English: Even if you don't have any brothers and sisters, it can be difficult for your parents to keep track of all the things they need to and your schedule. Help your parents out by creating a family schedule on a calendar. You may want to include:  Meet days for sports Club activities Important test days Consistency, as they say, is key, and by staying true to your routine it will become easier and less stressful with each passing day. A consistent routine will also help you readjust your sleep schedule, and can help you maintain discipline studying. Keep your parents up to date not only with your school activities, but also with your feelings. Your parents might have some good advice for beating the back-to-school blues, or might have an idea to cheer you up. When talking with your parents, you might say something like: "Dad, I knew I had to go back to school all break, but now that it's here I'm really bummed about it. Could we go to the movies next weekend, just you and me, as a treat for making it through the first week?" Even the best routines aren't safe from the randomness of life. Whether it's a looming test, like the ACT or SAT, or something fun, like a concert, there are always things that you'll have to adjust your routine around. Continue tweaking your routine until it fits your life well, and next time you have vacation, returning to school after break will be a cinch.

Summary in French:

Élaborez un programme en famille. Faites preuve de cohérence. Parlez à vos parents. Habituez-vous aux imprévus.


Article in English: Even if you don't have the traditional hourglass measurements, you can create the illusion of curves by wearing the right clothes and accentuating your waist whenever possible. For example, dresses that nip in at the waist and flare out from the hips create natural looking curves.  Wear fitted trench coats or jackets with adjustable waist belts.  Add belts of all shapes and sizes to any outfit to draw attention to your waist. Go for jackets or tops with padded shoulders to create a curvier silhouette. Vertical stripes cinched at the waist with a belt can also create the look of a curvier figure. High-waisted jeans are shaped to frame the hips and cinch at the waist, which emphasizes your shape. Go for boot cut or flared styles rather than skinny jeans, as these will balance out the effect of the high-waist. Avoid low-rise pants or jeans, since they sit low on the hips and de-emphasize curves. Hourglass figures are renowned for their fuller busts! Underwire bras can help lift the breasts, and a well-made padded bra can give the appearance of a larger bust size without looking fake. Look for bras made of high quality materials to get the best fit and most natural look. If possible, go to a lingerie store where you can be measured and fitted for the right size bra. Tell the store clerk what you’re looking for to enhance your look, and they can help you pick out something effective. A corset is a special garment that is placed around the waist and cinched up the back to squeeze your waist in and create a curvier look. It can also improve your posture, which contributes to a shapely appearance. You can wear a corset under your clothes, or just for fun in the bedroom.   Corset training may help you train your body to look a certain way, but this is a pretty dramatic approach to attaining an hourglass silhouette. It’s also not a good substitute for diet and exercise!  To give corset training a try, wear a corset for 3 to 6 hours every day. You can wear the corset during most of your daily activities, though wearing...

Summary in French:

Soulignez votre taille. Préférez les pantalons à coupe droite. Portez des sous‑vêtements adaptés à votre taille. Tentez le corset.


Article in English: Even if you find out that visitors are looking for a new church and are considering joining, don't jump the gun by thrusting a bunch of paperwork in their face five minutes after they hung up a coat. Focus on making the experience pleasant and stress-free for the visitors and let them make the decision to become a member or not. Make yourself available for questions and help, but it should be their decision. Making a big deal out of new visitors is generally discouraged. No one wants to be made to feel like some kind of zoo animal their first time in church with a bunch of strangers. Don't make it worse by seating them right in the front row for everyone to gawk. Forcing visitors to get up in front of a room full of strangers and talk about themselves is a good way to send them running. Try not to make any visitors stand up and talk for any length of time, even if you're intending to make them feel welcome. If you feel the need to acknowledge it, say something general like, "It's good to see new faces today!" But don't draw too much attention to people and make them feel uncomfortable. At the same time, some visitors may be very talkative and have things to share. Encourage them to do so enthusiastically, if they show an interest. Prayer requests and other opportunities to contribute should be available to visitors. Some churches will have ushers walk around during the service to take attendance and to note any visitors that may have been missed, as a way of targeting them later, after the service. Try not to make visitors feel like impostors that are having their ID checked by the cops. If visitors just want to sneak in and leave afterward, they should be free to do so. It makes visitors feel unwelcome.

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Ne forcez pas les visiteurs à rejoindre tout de suite votre communauté. Ne faites pas asseoir les visiteurs au premier rang. Ne demandez pas aux visiteurs de se présenter devant les fidèles. Ne suivez pas les moindre faits et gestes de vos visiteurs. N'organisez pas un chant de bienvenue.


Article in English: Even if you have a physical storefront, having a strong web site is vital to your business’ success.  In the beginning, start with the basics like your location, hours of operations, and some general information about your products. As you grow, consider including a full online inventory of your merchandise so that people can browse at home and even make purchases from outside of your local neighborhood. When creating an e-commerce website, it’s important to offer a safe shopping experience for your customers. Make sure your website is up to snuff with its safety settings and security features. Once you’ve opened your doors, the next step is getting people through them. For this, you’ll need a good marketing and advertising strategy.  If you have the budgetary flexibility, consider commissioning an advertisement firm to come up with a catchy company logo and some promotional materials. You can also hold a design competition for local high school or college students, and offer the winning designer a store gift card for their work. Take out some advertising space in local print or media outlets. Or hang a banner at the local sports field, if allowed. Find out if your product vendors have their own marketing materials that you can utilize to promote their product at your store. Offer promotional deals for those involved in local sports clubs and organizations. Forge a connection with the leaders of these clubs, and offer to become their official outfitter, to print up their jerseys, fulfill trophy orders, or take special requests for customized gear. Sponsor the athletic teams of a local school.  You have the potential to reach all of the kids on the team, as well as their parents and the other teams they come into contact with. Your best chance of succeeding and growing your business is to set it apart from your competitors and to do something better than they can.  Be at the forefront of new equipment styles, models, and innovations. If you’re specializing in sports memorabilia, try to find and sell unique...

Summary in French:

Taillez-vous une place sur Internet. Faites promouvoir l'entreprise. Proposez des articles uniques. Diversifiez-vous.


Article in English: Even if you plead with them not to push you away, your friend may still do so. They may want space from you, as the bearer of bad news. Plus, if they choose not to leave their partner, they may prefer not to be reminded of the cheating by seeing or talking to you.  Signs of avoidance might be that they stop answering your phone calls or constantly be "busy" when you try to make plans. Expect that they might react this way and know that there isn’t anything you can do about it. It may help to talk the situation over with someone you trust after you’ve told your friend. You might decide to do this if you are hurt by their reaction towards you or if you simply need advice about how to move forward. Be sure to choose someone unrelated to the situation who doesn’t’ know your friend or their partner. Be gentle with yourself and keep in mind that you did what you thought was best for your friend. Don’t beat yourself up if they seem to resent you for telling. Take some time to nurture your physical and mental health and well-being.  While you may regret telling your friend because of the stress and conflict it has caused, remember that withholding such important information from your friend may have been just as stressful. Be sure to get plenty of rest, eat nutritious meals, and get regular exercise. You might also perform calming activities like visiting a spa, meditating, taking a warm bath, reading a book, or going for a hike outdoors.

Summary in French:

Considérez que votre ami peut prendre ses distances. Parlez à un ami impartial. Prenez soin de vous.


Article in English: Even if you won't be traveling for a few weeks or months, you can check the average highs and lows to help you anticipate your wardrobe needs as you prepare. If you live somewhere warm and will be traveling somewhere cooler, do you need to invest in a jacket? Or vice versa—do you live somewhere cool but will be traveling to a hot destination? You may need to purchase shorts or sandals so you will be comfortable while you travel. Will you be sightseeing, lounging at the beach, going out on the town, or visiting museums? Having an idea in mind of what each day is going to look like while you are on vacation will help you plan what you are going to pack.  For example, if you are planning on staying at a remote cabin for a week, you probably don't need to bring a dressy outfit for a night out. Make a list of all planned activities and write down what kind of outfit you will need. If you are packing for a family, it's helpful to make a list for each person you're packing for so you don't forget anything. Only pack clothes that can be worn with the rest of your wardrobe. It helps to lay out outfits on your bed to make sure things go together. If you want to pack your favorite skirt but aren't bringing a top or shoes you could pair it with, you won't end up wearing the skirt, so leave it behind. Similarly, if you bring ties or dress shoes, make sure they coordinate with your shirts and pants.  If you pack a jacket or blazer, make sure it coordinates with all the shirts you are bringing. Be mindful when packing accessories, too. Pick colors and designs that will work all your outfits. Don't forget to think about the kind of footwear you will need. For hiking you will need a pair of sturdy boots. For the beach, you'll want flip-flops. If you need dress shoes for fancier events, take those into account, too.

Summary in French:

Regardez la météo avant de faire vos bagages. Établissez le programme de vos activités. Coordonnez votre garde-robe afin de ne pas emporter trop de choses.


Article in English: Even if your country does have a space agency, you may be relegated to groundwork and not navigating the skies like you'd prefer. While plenty of countries are getting into the space race in one form or another, Russia, China, EU and the USA are the front runners.  The ESA (European Space Agency) collaborates with other agencies to send its astronauts aboard their rockets. Currently, the ESA is made up of twenty countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.  NASA has had, in the past, astronauts from countries with which they have an international agreement. Namely, Canada, Japan, Russia, and Brazil. For the record, each of these countries does have a space agency. If you're fresh out of recess or fresh out of the senior citizen's discount buffet, you're not astronaut material. The ESA is looking for candidates who are between 27 and 37 years old. NASA is a bit less stringent; there are no age restrictions, but past astronauts have fallen between the ages of 26 and 46. The average age is 34. Fingers crossed for that growth spurt! The ESA accepts candidates who are between 153 and 190 centimeters (that's 5' to 6'2 1/2" for the non-metric folk). Not too tough, eh? As for NASA, they're looking for men and women between 5'2" and 6'3" (157 to 190.5 cm). Six of one, half a dozen of another, really. In order to become an astronaut for NASA, your near and far vision must be correctable to 20/20 in each eye. Yep, getting LASIK is okay. As for your physical health, your blood pressure must not be above 140/90 when in a sitting position.  Note that if you make it past the first rounds of testing, addition visual screening will be performed. To pass this round, your distant vision refractive error must be "between +5.50 and -5.50 diopters in any meridian" if you do not have a piloting background and "between +2.50 and -4.00 diopters in any meridian" if...

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Soyez citoyen d'un pays possédant une agence spatiale « capable d'envoyer des humains dans l'espace ». Ayez le bon âge. Faites la bonne taille. Réussissez l'examen médical avec brio. Parlez anglais. Apprenez à nager et nagez bien.


Article in English: Even if your man is head-over-heels crazy for you, he needs a little alone time every now and then, so don't try to force your presence on him 24 hours a day.  Make some plans without him and tell him he's free to go play video games, have a beer with his friends or go for a solo run -- whatever he feels like. This also gives you a chance to pursue your own interests and maintain a fulfilling life outside of your relationship. Once you accept that you both need some personal space every now and then, you will be much happier as a couple and will enjoy and appreciate the time you do spend together a lot more as a result. Instead of bottling up any issues or problems you have with your relationship (and letting them all explode in a whirlwind of emotion later), sit your man down and have a calm, reasoned discussion with him.  He'll appreciate this much more than a potential screaming match down the road and will be much more inclined to listen to you and take on board what you're saying, rather than going on the defensive. You should also give him the chance to voice any issues he may be having. Really try listen to what he has to say and don't dismiss his concerns. Your man will be much happier in the relationship if he feels like his feelings and opinions are valued. Most modern-day husbands and boyfriends are pretty amazing -- they do things like buy you flowers, cook you dinner and massage your feet after a long day at work. So reciprocate, ladies!  Don't take all of the small, wonderful things your man does for you for granted, or as a given. Let him know how much you appreciate him and that you know how hard he tries. When he does something nice for you, be affectionate. Give him a kiss or a hug or just tell him you love him. Knowing how happy he's made you will make him happy! Of course, making your husband or boyfriend happy is pointless if you are not happy.  A relationship works both ways, so if you're putting in all of the effort and getting nothing in return, you have to ask yourself "is it worth...

Summary in French:

Laissez-lui de l'espace quand il en a besoin. Discutez de vos problèmes de couple. Montrez votre amour et votre reconnaissance. Souvenez-vous qu'une relation est à double sens.


Article in English: Even if your relationship with these guys is entirely platonic, go out with them often. Don’t forget to publicize it as much as possible. Post status updates and pictures with them to your social media pages.  Make sure you openly flirt with these other guys. Try to do it in the most visible places possible too. Communicate with them through Facebook and other online platforms. You may even want to flirt with another guy, laugh at some dude’s jokes, or let some other man buy you a drink right in front of your player. This will make his blood boil. Discuss your ex-boyfriends, guys at work, dudes you met at the bar. You want him to realize that he is not your only option. This should light a fire under him and make him want to work a little harder to win you back. Try only using the first names of these other guys. It makes your relationships with them seem more serious. Once you have made him realize he is not the only option, you need to really give your player a scare. Wait until he asks you to do something, then decline and say you can’t because you have plans with another guy. Don’t make it seem as if you are definitely going to sleep with this other guy, but let him infer this. Say, “Oh, I can’t make plans with you this weekend. That cute guy at work wanted to go out for drinks sometime this weekend.” The fact that you are choosing someone else over him should be the final push he needs to drop those other women. If he challenges you or asks why you are seeing other men, calmly remind him of the other ladies in his life. Try to repeat some line that he gave to you at some point. If he said, “I just have a lot of female friends. What’s wrong with that?” at some point, repeat this back to him if he questions why you are hanging out with other guys. By this time, if you are doing it right, they will have basically dropped other girls and are only thinking about you. They might even think they're in love with you. Keep acting unavailable, but slowly move back into their life a little more. Don't go for other...

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Passez plus de temps en compagnie d’autres hommes. Parlez plus souvent d’autres hommes. Mettez en place de faux scénarii. Montrez-vous patiente. Commencez à vous rouvrir à lui.


Article in English: Even if you’re not the touchy-feely type, make an effort to give your guy loving touches now and then. He shouldn’t always be the one initiating physical contact. Giving him a simple caress on the cheek or a kiss shows him that he’s sexy and that you care for him. Be sure to ask for feedback so you know what types of touch he likes. Say something like, “Do you like it when I play with your hair?” While making out in a nice restaurant is probably not a good idea, giving your guy a quick kiss or a flirty caress in public can make him feel sexy. It lets him know that you aren’t afraid to show off your affection for him. Again, make sure your guy is comfortable with PDA. If not, steer clear of this step. Adding some new kissing techniques to your repertoire can spice up your love life while showing your guy you think he’s hot. Try kissing different parts of his body, like his fingers or his ears, or sucking on an ice cube before you kiss for a cool but sexy contrast. Pay special attention to his ears, which have tons of nerve endings. Nibble on his earlobe, or work up his neck towards his ear with gentle kisses. A massage can be really sensual, plus it can help him de-stress. Pick a clean, quiet, clutter-free area for your massage. Then, put on some soothing music, break out the massage oils, and get to work.  Heat up your massage oils beforehand by placing the bottle in a bowl of warm water or simply rubbing the oil between your palms.  Work in circular motions, kneading with your thumbs while applying pressure with other parts of your hands, like the side of your palm, the flat of your palm, and your fingertips. Start softly and gradually apply more pressure. Make sure you ask him what feels good!

Summary in French:

Soyez reconnaissante lorsqu’il vous aide. Demandez son avis sur des sujets personnel ou professionnel. Parlez son langage de l’amour de temps à autre. Donnez la priorité aux temps que vous passez avec lui.


Article in English: Even if you’re not trying to get pregnant, you should note the dates of each of your periods on your calendar or in a journal. It can actually be more important to chart your periods if you have PCOS, since it can be hard to remember exactly when you last had a period if it’s been several months. Then, if you do decide you’d like to try to conceive a child, you and your doctor can review this information to come up with a fertility plan that is tailored to you. Your doctor may also have you chart your ovulation by tracking your basal body temperature (BBT) or by checking your cervical mucus. If you have PCOS, getting pregnant can be really difficult. By talking to your doctor, you’ll be able to come up with a plan for trying to conceive that will help maximize your chances of success. You may need to take medication to regulate your ovulation, or you may have certain conditions or symptoms that you need to be especially aware of. Your doctor can tell you all of that at your appointment. Another reason to talk to your doctor is that certain medications prescribed to help you with your PCOS symptoms, like antiandrogens and birth control, may not be safe for an unborn child. Your doctor will let you know if you should adjust your medication. Not only is PCOS more prevalent among women who are overweight, but carrying extra weight can also make the symptoms more severe. Try to get at least 30 minutes of cardio exercise 3 to 5 times a week. You can do this by walking around the block, dancing or doing exercise videos in your home, swimming, or visiting the gym.  If you lose just 5-10% of your body weight, you may notice your menstrual cycles becoming more regular. This can improve your chances of successfully getting pregnant, and it can help you have a healthier pregnancy. Make sure to stick with the same daily routine to maintain your circadian rhythm as well, such as by waking up, eating, and going to bed at around the same time each day To stay healthy when you have PCOS, eat a diet high in protein and green...

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Essayez de garder une trace de vos cycles. Discutez avec le médecin. Faites régulièrement de l'exercice. Adoptez un régime alimentaire sain, pauvre en sucre raffiné. Prenez des suppléments de vitamine D. Renseignez-vous auprès du médecin.