Article in English: Some of the medications that are used to treat hypothyroidism can increase appetite.  This is especially true if they cause too much of an increase in your hormone production.  Managing increased appetite related to your medications can help you manage your weight and prevent unnecessary weight gain.  Obesity can be related to hypothyroidism so appetite, hunger and weight should be monitored.  Eat protein and fiber-rich foods and meals.  This combination is very satiating and is very filling to your body.  Examples of high protein, fiber rich meals include:  dark green salad with raw vegetables and four to five oz of grilled salmon, one cup of Greek yogurt with 1/2 cup of raspberries or chicken and vegetable stir fry over 1/2 cup of quinoa. Drink a glass or two of water.  When you're feeling hungry and it's not time for a planned meal or snack, sip on some water or flavored water.  This can help fill your stomach and "trick" your brain into thinking you're a little satisfied. Have healthy snacks on hand.  Sometimes you need a snack to get you through a long period between meals.  Foods like Greek yogurt, fruit, nuts or hard boiled eggs can give you a boost of nutrition and manage your hunger. Many supplements interfere with a variety of medications that are used to treat hypothyroidism.  Make sure you time them throughout the day to minimize any complications.  Both iron supplements or multivitamin formulas that contain iron should not be taken at the same time as your medications.  Calcium supplements, multivitamins containing calcium and medications containing calcium (like antacids) should also not be taken at the same time as your medications.  Many other prescription medications may also interfere with your medications to treat hypothyroidism.  Make sure to tell your doctor each medication or supplement you're taking and the dose. Separate your supplements from your hypothyroidism medication by at least two hours. Like many supplements, there are a variety of foods that can also interfere with the...

Summary in Portuguese:

Controle o aumento de apetite. Saiba o horário adequado para tomar suplementos. Tome os remédios sem consumir alimentos. Faça exercícios físicos regularmente.


Article in English: Some of your best sources of information will be people you meet. Be open to meeting new people and hearing what they have to say. They may be a source, or they might give you a good idea about a story lead. The more people you’re connected to, the easier it will be to find a source for your story.  Stay close to your mentors, teachers, and fellow students because you never know when that person could help you with a story or a job. Use social media, such as LinkedIn and Facebook, to stay connected to people. Talk to people you meet. For example, share small talk with people who are sitting at the same table as you are in a coffee shop, sharing your elevator, or waiting in the same line as you are. Say, “Is this your first time coming here?” Learn new skills and find opportunities by reaching out to other journalists. Don’t just limit yourself to people you meet. Look up your journalist idols and reach out to them. You can network both in person and through correspondence, such as email or social media.  When you contact your idol, explain that you are pursuing journalism and use their work as an example of good journalism. You could say, “As a developing journalist, I consider your work to be a model of the work I aspire to produce.” Tell your idol your purpose for contacting them so that they know that you aren’t just sending fanmail. You could say, “I hope that by following you and your work that I can reach the same levels of success that you have.” . When you’re putting yourself out there - whether through your writing or when meeting new people - confidence is essential to helping you be successful. You need to be able to approach others and form relationships that help you, and you also need to project that you know your worth.  Don’t compare yourself to others; instead, focus on being who you are and sharing that with the world. When you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts about yourself, turn the thought around and make it positive. It’s normal to think bad thoughts about yourself sometimes, so...

Summary in Portuguese:

Crie laços de amizade com as pessoas. Faça networking com outros jornalistas. Trabalhe a sua autoconfiança


Article in English: Some organizations require a portfolio of completed maps from job applicants. Save any work you do for coursework or internships. After graduating, spend your own time to improve old maps using what you've learned since you made them. Build your experience by getting hired as a cartographic technician, or a project cartographer hired on a temporary basis. Entry-level cartographer positions are definitely worth applying to, but depending on your education and portfolio you may need this surveyor or freelance work on your resume. Federal, state, and provincial governments are often major producers of maps, and hire many cartographers. Look online for your government's job postings board, or visit a local government office. At the local level, cartographers often work closely with city planners, county assessors and public works departments. Surveying firms, civil engineering businesses, and environmental consulting firms all use cartographers at their core, but you may not realize how many other companies use cartographers as well. Software companies often use mapping technology, and need cartographers or GIS specialists to help them develop it. Insurance companies have been keeping and analyzing map records for centuries. Publishers sometimes have a cartographer on staff to update their atlases. Government organizations and professional cartographer organizations often have certification programs for different specialties of cartographers. Certification often requires significant job experience, but can help you find further jobs or advance to become a cartographic supervisor. Here are a few examples: [http://www.asprs.org/Certification-Program.html American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing certification program.

Summary in Portuguese:

Monte um portfólio. Tente encontrar posições de nível inferior. Procure por empregos públicos. Encontre empregos no setor privado. Obtenha uma certificação.


Article in English: Some parents are more accepting than others. Some will want to get a rainbow cake to celebrate you coming out. Others will smile and say "okay" and nothing more. Some may respond with sadness or anger. Try to get a sense of how your mom is feeling so that you can respond positively.  Sometimes the reason that parents seem angry, worried or upset is that they only want the best life for their child. Typically, members of the LGBT community have a harder time because of ignorance and bullying. You can say, “I don't look forward to discrimination, but it would hurt me even more to hide who I am. I don’t want to keep secrets from my own family.” Your mom may act distant or dismissive at first. This does not necessarily mean that she is not accepting of your sexuality. She may be surprised, startled, confused, or uncertain how to act. It’s possible that once she's had time to absorb the information, she'll show you more love and acceptance. If your mom reacts well, she may want to start an entire talk on your sexuality. If this makes you uncomfortable, let her know. You can say, “Thanks for looking out for me, Mom. I’m so happy you’re accepting. I just don’t think I’m ready to start talking about my love life yet.” If your mom reacts angrily, you can try to calmly tell her, “I know this is upsetting, but this is who I am, and it’s not going to change.” If she threatens you, find your way to a safe place. You should direct your mom to a book, website, or community organization that gives her information and support on bisexuality. Your mom may need someone to help talk her through your sexuality. If your mom is worried about your safety or mental health, these resources can help her support you in a healthy way.  PFLAG, a family and ally organisation, is a great place to start for your mom. She can find other parents of bisexual people to get the support you both may need.  If your mom is Catholic, Dignity USA can help her reconcile her faith with your sexuality. Other Christians can find support through the Gay...

Summary in Portuguese:

Mantenha a calma. Disponibilize materiais de apoio. Dê tempo ao tempo. Tire um tempo para si próprio. Deixe claro que sua sexualidade não vai mudar. Vá para o seu local seguro.


Article in English: Some partial vision loss due to stroke may be reversed by retraining the brain through vigorous eye exercises. These exercises are now becoming a routine part of physical therapy. The following exercise may be helpful in improving vision after stroke.  Hold a pencil or anything similar in front of the patient’s eyes at a distance of 18 inches (45.7 cm). Then, move the pencil up and down and side to side, and ask the patient not to move his head while tracking the pencil by moving only the eyes. Place a pencil in front of the patient’s face and move it towards and away from the nose and ask the patient to watch it carefully. The patient's eyes should move inward. Hold pencils in each hand, one in the left hand and the other in the right hand. Move the hands so that one hand is closer to the eyes and the other hand is further from eyes. Let the patients guess which pen is closer to the eyes and which is not. Try drawing some common objects and shapes and ask the patient to complete the shapes. Also, the patient should play word finding or word completing games and also puzzle games. These games will improve vision by retraining the brain to identify objects using vision. Strengthening your eye muscles will improve muscle memory and aid in the tracking of objects. This will improve muscle tone that may have been lost due to your stroke.  Try keeping three of your fingers on your upper eyelid, and try to close your eye. This exercise will make your ocular muscle stronger. This exercise will improve your vision, prevent eye strain, and provide relief from stress. However, the permanent structural damage in the vision area of brain is not getting any recovery during these exercises. Massage your eyes with a cold and hot compress. This will promote relaxation and have a soothing effect because warmth promotes relaxation and improves blood circulation.  Soak one towel in cold water and one in warm water. Alternate them for a minute a piece, for 5 to 10 minutes. Massaging the eyelids can also be useful. Try tossing a...

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça o exercício do lápis. Faça exercícios de desenho e quebra-cabeça. Faça exercícios oculares. Faça uma massagem ocular ou aplique uma compressa quente. Reabilite a visão brincando com um balão. Tente realizar exercícios de computador. Tente o exercício de referência.


Article in English: Some people are lucky enough to have lemon trees in their yards, or live next to someone who does.  Sometimes lemon trees and shrubs have sharp spiky thorns, so wear protective clothing and gloves.  If you have a very tall tree, use a lemon picker. Or, better yet, grab a friend and get two lemon pickers (or more). One group is those with only superficial blemishes on the skin and the second group is those with deeper bruises or blemishes.  This is an important step if you have a large supply of hand-picked lemons. Separate them into two bags, or bowls. If you have help, have one person wash one group while you wash another, discarding any lemons that appear moldy or infected. Pat the lemons dry or let them air dry in an area with good air circulation, because they can start to rot if they sit in water too long. If you are using the lemons right away, you can skip this step. Lemons last longer in a plastic bag in the refrigerator, nearly four times as long as being left out at room temperature. The "cut into lemons" will need to be used first for your project, or stored in the refrigerator until you use them.  Blemishes are not always terrible, but if you are going to be making something like jelly and or sugared lemon, you'd probably not want to eat an unsightly dark spot on a piece of lemon, so it's best to just dispose of them. If you want, juice the cut lemons right away. See Making and Freezing Lemon Juice, below.

Summary in Portuguese:

Selecione os limões mais frescos que conseguir encontrar. Separe os limões em dois grupos, de modo que em um grupo fiquem aqueles com apenas defeitos superficiais na casca e no outro aqueles com marcas ou manchas mais profundas. Coloque os limões sem defeitos em uma sacola e armazene-os na geladeira. Corte em torno das partes machucadas dos limões.


Article in English: Some people are taught that any emotion that is not polite or nice should be suppressed.  But anger is a normal, healthy emotion that serves an important biological and evolutionary purpose: it prepares you for “fight or flight” against a perceived enemy or danger.  You should accept that anger is a normal part of life and allow yourself to experience it, as long as it does not begin to control you. Anger is certainly a psychological emotion, but it is also physiological, involving chemical reactions in your brain.   The chemical process that happens when you get angry follows this sequence:   Your amygdala, the center for emotional processing, sends a distress signal to your hypothalamus. Your hypothalamus sends epinephrine along your autonomic nervous system through the path of the sympathetic nervous system to the adrenal glands, which starts pumping epinephrine (adrenaline) throughout your body. The adrenaline gets your body ready to meet a threat, increasing your heart rate and sharpening your senses. While anger is normal, feeling angry all the time or feeling as though you’re constantly fighting or suppressing your own anger is not normal. You may want to seek help for your anger if you frequently experience any of the following:   Thoughts of violence in everyday situations Road rage incidents Overwhelming negativity Feeling as though others don’t understand you Domestic violence or battery Throwing dishes or other things when angry Yelling, screaming, or hitting to get your way Blaming others for getting you angry Violent behavior in the workplace

Summary in Portuguese:

Permita-se sentir raiva. Entenda que a raiva é fisiológica. Busque ajuda para a raiva incontrolável.


Article in English: Some people are uncomfortable with touch because of personality, family history, intimacy issues or trauma. This can make it difficult to initiate or enjoy displays of physical affection, such as caressing, hugging, holding hands or cuddling.  Deal with your fears regarding intimacy and connecting physically with another person. Accept that you are afraid, and find out where it’s coming from. It can be helpful to realize that your fears are probably not related to your current partner or events, and to try to move past them.  Talk to your partner and let them know that you are uncomfortable and why. Ask him or her to be patient. Showing physical affection can be easier as you get to know someone better and deal with the root causes of your discomfort with physical intimacy. Plus, improving communication may lead to a closer and more affectionate relationship. Talk to a professional about it. They can help you deal with the negative emotions related to your fears and get over your hesitation to show physical affection. If you don’t want to talk to someone, you can write about it in a journal or express your feelings in other ways. Make showing physical affection a habit. Hold your partner’s hand, touch their shoulder or give them a hug as often as possible. Eventually, showing affection physically will come easier and more natural. Touching helps relieve stress and pain, can help people cope and strengthen bonds. Put cuddle time on your daily schedule with your family to promote physical and psychological health. Date night, story time and even TV watching time can all be combined with cuddling. Whether it is with your partner or your kids, holding hands is quick, painless and can really cement your bond. In fact, it is probably one of the easiest ways to immediately increase the amount of physical affection you show for another person. Whether you are walking to the bus stop, through grocery isles or sitting at home on the couch, reach over and take someone’s hand that you care about. Having contact with your...

Summary in Portuguese:

Reconheça o desconforto. Reserve um tempo para ficar aconchegado junto ao parceiro ou filhos. Deem as mãos. Inclua o toque na lista de objetivos da saúde. Faça uma lista de modos saudáveis de tocar alguém. Cutuque por brincadeira. Juntem os pés. Experimente fazer uma massagem.


Article in English: Some people believe that if a starter gets below 46°F, you shouldn't bother working with it and it should be discarded promptly -- others disagree. If you do store it, it should be at least 30 days old and able to withstand the cooler temperature. Feed your starter just before you refrigerate it. This seems to help it bounce back faster when you go to use it in the future. A starter that was mature when stored can be very difficult to bring back to life. Air pressure will build and possibly explode (or at the very least curb the growing process) the container. Place the lid on, but don't make it air-tight. Glass is generally a safe bet. Plastic scratches easily and metal will give the starter a metallic-y taste if left in it too long. Measure out what you need and put the unused storage starter back in the refrigerator, no harm done. Let the starter you are going to use come to room temperature before you use it, however. Remember that a starter at room temperature needs to be fed twice a day (even after refrigeration), so don't leave it out without feeding it! It has been going through its stores of starch in the starter while in the refrigerator and if it's going to sit a while, it needs a real feeding. Feed the starter for at least three days (twice a day) before using it or putting it back in the refrigerator. Use the same precautions you took when you were growing it (temperature, etc.). Start the discarding process as normal. Discard 1/2 the starter and then feed another 1/4 cup (50 g) water and 1/2 cup (50 g) flour every 12 hours or so, like you used to in the good ol' days. When the starter is doubling nicely between feedings (good and actively stable), feed it one more time. Clean out your storage container, put the freshly revived starter back in, and then put it back into the fridge to be revived again later. Again, the keys to a successful starter are to feed the starter until it is doubling consistently between feedings, to fill the cleaned jar no more than 1/2 full (it needs air), and to...

Summary in Portuguese:

Seja cuidadoso quando for levar sua mistura à geladeira. Não tampe o recipiente de maneira muito firme. Se a mistura estiver armazenada por menos de uma semana, utilize-a normalmente. Se a mistura estiver armazenada por mais de uma semana, é preciso reativá-la.


Article in English: Some people dislike the sooty mess that blowing out a candle can leave behind. For these people, a metal candle snuffer can provide a cleaner, more efficient alternative. These make useful tools to have on hand if you want to keep your candles looking clean and new for as long as possible.  Snuffers have been used for centuries to extinguish fire lights with minimal smoke.  Candle snuffers of various sizes can usually be found wherever candles are sold. The bell is the small metal cup at the end of the long handle. When you lower the bell over the flame, it deprives it of oxygen, stifling it gradually. Unlike blowing out the candle, this won’t create as much smoke or soot.  Some candle snuffers may resemble a cylinder, pyramid or disc instead of a rounded bell. Keep your hand a safe distance away from the flame to prevent accidents. You may see a small wisp of smoke escape from around the edges of the bell. Keep it over the wick for at least one full second. Afterward, cover the candle with a lid and store the snuffer in a safe, out-of-the-way place.  If you don’t hold the snuffer long enough, the flame may reignite, forcing you to try a second time. Be careful handling metal snuffers while they’re still hot.

Summary in Portuguese:

Encontre uma espevitadeira. Coloque o sino da espevitadeira sobre o pavio. Segure a espevitadeira no lugar até que a chama apague completamente.


Article in English: Some people learn best by example. It can be helpful to look at examples of other speeches when starting your own. Do a search for "sample self introduction speeches" to locate some examples of speeches about oneself. Since speeches are heard, not read, proofreading for spelling and formatting isn't as important, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be editing. Read back through your speech after you've written. Mark passages and words that you think you could improve. Don't think of the first version as a final draft, but a rough draft.  Read your speech out loud as well. This will help you hear the rhythm of the speech and make adjustments to improve its flow. Fragments are okay, as long as they're used sparingly. Use active verbs in favor of passive ones. When reading your speech out loud to yourself, note any sentences that are too long to be spoken comfortably in one breath. Split these sentences up as you edit. Signposts in speeches allow the audience to easily follow along with your ideas and the movement of your speech. They signal when you move to a new idea, where in the speech you are, whether it's the start, middle, or end, and how two ideas relate to each other.  When running through a short list of ideas, numeric signposts are used like "first," "second," and "third," or "firstly," "secondly," and "thirdly." Signposts that show how two ideas relate to each other include, "furthermore," "in addition," "nevertheless," "however," "subsequently," and "for instance." Major signposts tell the listener where in the speech you are. For example, the first paragraph will often start with something like, "I'd like to start by..." and the final paragraph will often start with something like "To summarize..." For example, don't say "In conclusion..." or "thank you" at the end of your speech, just conclude it. Don't start with something like "Today I'll be talking to you about..." Find a more interesting way to introduce your topic. Overused phrases like these don't add anything valuable to your speech.  What...

Summary in Portuguese:

Busque inspiração em outros discursos. Edite o discurso. Inclua termos específicos que dividam os momentos do discurso. Evite os clichês. Seja confiante, mas humilde ao falar de si mesmo. Peça ajuda a um amigo ou professor.


Article in English: Some people may assume that men should still pay for everything. However, that's usually not a true statement anymore. If she never even offers to pay for anything, even if you refuse, she could be using you. That is, when you talk on the phone or get together, see if she only talks about herself. If she doesn't take the time to listen to what's going in with you, then she's probably not in it for the long haul. That is, maybe she will only do things she wants to do. Alternatively, maybe she'll call only when something is going on in town, such as a big concert or a new club opening, that she wants you to pay for. She may also be hesitant to hang out when you suggest something, but eager when she wants to go somewhere. If she's always trying to keep her options open, rather than committing to plans with you, she could be just wanting to play the field. However, she also could just be stringing you along. If she's only calling late, say after 10 or 11 PM, she may just want to have sex with you. You do have to take her schedule into consideration; she may be calling late because that's when she gets out of class or off work. Of course, if you're both open to that type of relationship, it's fine. However, if you want more than that, you may need to end it.

Summary in Portuguese:

Observe se a sua namorada se oferece para pagar as coisas. A garota realmente o escuta? Observe se ela é a única a escolher os lugares aonde vocês vão. Veja se a garota foge de compromisso. Perceba se ela só se aproxima quando quer transar.


Article in English: Some people may not know how to properly submit their resume, cover letter, or how to look for a job online. If this is the case, ask the person if they need help applying to jobs. If they do, walk through the application process with them so that they know how to do it in the future.  Say something like, "Hey, are you having trouble submitting your applications? I can help, if you want." Some people may be reluctant to ask for help, which is why asking is important. If you have experience with optimizing online profiles, you may be able to help them with their LinkedIn or other networking profile. Visit their profiles first and offer your help if you notice that the profiles could use updating or optimization.  Say something like, "When was the last time you updated your online profiles? If you need help with it, I have some experience." Make sure that their profile picture best represents their professional side. Offer to review their resume and cover letter for typos. Offer advice on how to change or modify either so they can improve their chances of getting an interview.  You can say something like, "Are you having issues writing a compelling cover letter? I have some ideas that I can share with you." If you have experience with finding a job, you can give more useful advice on how to optimize their resume and cover letter for success. Search online to find the most common interview questions and practice with the person before the interview. This will help them come up with answers to questions that they will potentially be asked and calm their nerves for the real thing. Popular interview questions include "Why should I hire you?" and "Tell me about a past work experience where you overcame an obstacle." If the job that the person is looking for requires personal recommendations, you can tell them that they can list you. Some jobs may even require a written recommendation, which you can write for them. Make sure to highlight their positive attributes if the potential employer contacts you.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pergunte se ele quer ajuda para procurar vagas. Ofereça ajuda para atualizar os perfis dele. Ofereça ajuda para editar o currículo e a carta de apresentação da pessoa. Faça simulações de entrevistas para ajudar seu amigo a se preparar. Ofereça-se para ser referência.


Article in English: Some people mumble when they are nervous, which can make it hard to the other person to understand what you are saying. Remind yourself to speak in a clear voice and enunciate your words.  One way to remind yourself to enunciate is to repeat to yourself, “Enunciate, Articulate, Exaggerate.” Say these words out loud and speak every syllable of each word in a clear, audible voice.  You might also practice speaking clearly before you have a conversation with someone. Say some of the things you want or expect to say in a clear, audible voice. Many people get nervous and over share information. You may also misread social cues, and think the conversation is becoming deeper than it actually is. Try to avoid this tendency. In conversation, stay calm and avoid sharing too much information too soon.  Remember, there's a good chance this person knows someone you know. Avoid bad talking friends, family members, or colleagues. You should also avoid sharing very private information, especially with strangers of acquaintances. For example, avoid talking about or asking someone about their income, health problems, family issues, abilities, differences, or the amount of food they eat. If an event includes alcohol, you may loosen up a bit, but try to remember to avoid over sharing. Do not, say, complain about a breakup or tell your life story. Many people find this obnoxious and rude. Always having to have the better story, the worse problems, or the more exciting life comes off as annoying. It's okay to share anecdotes that are relatable, but avoid slipping in your own anecdote every time someone else has finished a story. This can come off as one-upping. One way to avoid one-upping is to keep the focus on the other person. Ask questions about things that the person has mentioned and comment on what they have shared as well. For example, if someone mentions a recent vacation they took, then you might say something like, “That sounds amazing! What sights did you see while you were there?” If you're at a crowded event, it can...

Summary in Portuguese:

Fale de maneira clara e compassada. Não compartilhe demais. Não tente ser o maioral. Não exagere com algumas interjeições.


Article in English: Some people prefer to leave their concrete countertops natural and without sealant. This is fine, but it makes the surface more susceptible to scratching and staining. If you’d like to avoid this, you can purchase a concrete sealing kit at your local hardware store or ask your contractor to add it on. This will make your countertops last longer. Make sure to follow all of the application directions carefully and only use a food-grade sealer. Prevention is the best way to minimize deep cleaning. If you see a stain developing, tackle it immediately by applying a targeted dose of cleaning solution to that area. You can also just keep a few towels nearby and make a habit of wiping down your countertop every time after cooking. Be aware that you can also scratch concrete by cutting on top of it. Make sure to use a cutting board. This is a bit different from a stain. Etching occurs when acidic substances, such as lemon juice, actually eat through a part of your sealer and reach the concrete underneath. To prevent this from happening, you may need to polish out the spot with a low grit diamond wiping pad and then reapply sealer as directed on the package. Etching often appears in the form of white spots. On a monthly basis, and after a deep cleaning, apply a coating of wax to your countertops. You can buy concrete-safe wax at the hardware store. This wax will help your counter to resist spotting and staining. It will also leave it with a nice shiny surface.

Summary in Portuguese:

Não deixe de selar o concreto. Remova as manchas na hora. Resolva danos causados por ácido. Encere com frequência.


Article in English: Some people receive error messages when trying to change their name on the RuneScape website. Try changing it in the game if that is the case. Go to settings, and select the helmet icon to open the hero interface. Start by selecting the Change Name feature, and type in your new name. While you can only change your name every 28 days, there is an option that allows you to redeem a bond within the game to change your name before that waiting period is up. Your name change will take effect if the name is available, but if it’s not, try a different name or select one of the variations the game suggests.

Summary in Portuguese:

Acesse o jogo. Selecione o menu "Options" (Opções). Altere seu nome. Selecione "Check Availability" (Verificar disponibilidade).


Article in English: Some people struggle more than others to remember names and faces. A small percentage of people are “super recognizers” and recall a face for years. Women are also better than men at remembering faces. However, we can all get better and improve with effort. Make a conscious effort to train your memory. There are ways that you can strengthen your recall, and not just for names and faces. Pay attention, first of all. Whether names, faces, addresses, or otherwise, we process information very fast. You need to be ready to receive it. It takes about 8 seconds of focus to implant information into our memory. You need to pay attention to learn and remember something. Mnemonic devices are things that help us to remember, usually through association. There are a lot of ways to form a mnemonic device. You can use words, letters, rhymes, or visual images. The more creative, the better and easier it will be to recall information.  An “acrostic” is a sentence where the first letter of each word encodes the initial of what you want to remember. Choir boys use an acrostic to remember the notes for th bass clef: “Good boys do fine always” = G, B, D, F, A. An “acronym” is a words that uses the first letter of a series of other words. For example, some people remember the Great Lakes with the acronym HOMES: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior. Rhymes and wordplay help, too. How many days are in each month? Just remember, “Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November...” Mental activity will keep your brain active and limber, just as physical exercise will keep your body healthy and vigorous. Try games that stimulate your short-term and long-term memory. For example, play crossword puzzles or Sudoku. “Simon Says” and “Concentration” are excellent recall games, as well.  Other activities that you might not think of as games also require memory. Do you sing in a choir or play an instrument? Playing a song from memory is good mental exercise. Chess is also a good game for memory, as well as logic and problem...

Summary in Portuguese:

Priorize a memorização de nomes. Use recursos mnemônicos. Jogue. Use diferentes sentidos.


Article in English: Some people think it is okay to study martial arts from a book, but it is not the same. An authentic school is preferable, but the important thing is to be in a class with good teachers.  There are a litany of techniques you will learn to earn a black belt in karate. You will earn your way up the belt ladder, earning different color belts as you make your way to the black belt. Your instructor will teach increasingly complicated karate moves and defense techniques you continue.  It can take years of training to earn a black belt. Enrolling in a class it just the first step. You will probably start by learning the very basics of karate. You'll learn basic stances, moves, and form. Requirements for how long you'll take classes vary, and largely depend on how quickly you can rise through the ranks. Some schools require only 2 years of training, while others require at least 4 and a half years. Practice at home or in the park when you can. Keep the mindset of a martial artist.  Practice every day. Ask your instructor to give you a list of moves to practice at your home. Try to practice for your own benefit. Develop a sense of autonomy by reminding yourself why a black belt matters to you. Do not practice for your instructor or to impress others. Practice for your own feeling of accomplishment. Think about the purpose of your practice. When you're feeling discouraged, go over the reasons you wanted to get a black belt. Did you want to feel more secure in yourself? Did you want to foster a sense of accomplishment? Whatever your reason, keeping it in mind can help you feel good about yourself and drive you to practice more. If you have friends in your karate class, considering collaborating with them to practice moves on one another. Remember to be careful. Karate is about self-defense, so you should never strive to intentionally harm an opponent. Winners do things that losers don't think are necessary. Depending on which discipline you choose to study, there will be a number of belts you have to acquire before...

Summary in Portuguese:

Inscreva-se em uma aula. Prepare-se para os testes se concentrando nas técnicas do seu nível. Dedique seu tempo e esforço. Entenda o significado de uma faixa preta.


Article in English: Some people think that being a good person is as simple as not doing harm to another. But it is not always about what you don't do, but what you do for others. Being a good person also includes helping yourself as much as others. You have to decide what you believe being a good person entails.  What is your ideal person? Make a list of traits that you believe make up a good, ideal person. Start living your life according to these traits.  Are you waiting for something in return? Are you doing things because it will help you look good? Or are you doing things because you truly want to give and help? Stop putting up airs and adopt the attitude of giving without expectation of receiving anything in return.  Being good does not mean only by outer goodness. You have to consider being good straight from the heart (i.e., purely). Ultimately, you have to decide on your own code of ethics, and what matters is that you follow through with what you believe makes you a good person. At times, this may conflict with what others believe is good, and they might even accuse you of being wrong or evil. Consider their views - either they know something you don't, in which case you may learn something from them and update your morality, or perhaps their experience is limited, meaning that you should take their views with a grain of salt. Having a role model provides you with an example of someone to correspond to. This person should have traits that you want to attain. Think of ways that you can better embody the qualities you admire.  Think of how to apply those qualities in your work, creative pursuits, personal relationships, diet, and lifestyle.  Who do you look up to and why? How are they making the world a better place to live in, and how can you do the same? What qualities do you admire in them, and how can you develop the same ones? Keep your role model close to you, like a friendly spirit that is always at your side. Think of how they would respond to a question or circumstance, and how you should respond in the same...

Summary in Portuguese:

Determine o que significa ser uma boa pessoa para você. Escolha uma boa influência para a sua vida. Pare de se comparar aos outros. Ame-se. Seja você mesmo Ore Faça pequenas mudanças no dia a dia. Reflita sobre as suas metas todos os dias.


Article in English: Some people use wire noose snares to catch rabbits because they are not very costly. One problem with a snare is that you will have to handle the rabbit to release it after catching it.  Rabbits can bite, so make sure you wear tough, impenetrable gloves before handling a wild rabbit.  Before releasing a rabbit, you should check with laws and regulations in your area. Sometimes this won’t be allowed. In that case, contact a local humane society after catching the rabbit. Remember that rabbits can carry fleas and ticks, so handle them as little as possible. This is hard but possible. You will need to corner the rabbit so that it can’t run into the woods or other areas that are hard for you to reach. It helps if you get the rabbit used to you over days time.  Don’t look directly at a rabbit. The rabbit may perceive this as a predatory gaze. Believe it or not, but talking to the rabbit may calm it down.  Rabbits are likely to come forward a bit to explore, especially if you have treats in your hands, like carrots, banana, or alfalfa hay. Be patient. You could catch the rabbit with a bat net with very fine mesh. Set the net down, and let the rabbit come close to you before scooping the rabbit up in the net.  Or you could scoop the rabbit into a pet carrier when it approaches you. Choose a carrier for a small or medium-sized pet. Another method involves setting up a  three-foot exercise or puppy pen in a semi-circle formation. You will probably need another person to do this. Once you spot the rabbit, set up the semi-circle, and then pen the rabbit inside. Then, coax the rabbit into the pet carrier.

Summary in Portuguese:

Use um laço. Pegue um coelho sem uma armadilha. Encurrale o coelho quando ele se aproximar.


Article in English: Some people who get migraines experience an “aura,” which often appear as flashes of light or altered vision before a migraine begins. You may also experience blind spots, tingling on one side of your face, arm, or leg, weakness, or difficulty speaking. If you recognize a migraine early, you can try to prevent it from worsening or alleviate symptoms. Some people even experience what’s called a “prodrome” phase up to a day or two before the headache. This might be a change in mood (sadder or happier than usual), food cravings, constipation, yawning a lot, stiff neck, or more frequent urination and increased thirst. Bright lights, strong scents, and loud noises often worsen migraine symptoms. When you first recognize signs that you may have a migraine approaching, shut off as much sensory stimuli as possible.  Lie down in a quiet, dark room and rest. . Stress and muscle tension can worsen migraines, and being stressed a lot is a possible trigger for migraines. Use relaxation techniques on a regular basis to reduce your stress level and during your migraine to ease discomfort. Try meditation or deep breathing exercises during your headache, while resting in a dark place. Regularly practice mindfulness, go for walks in nature, listen to music – whatever helps you relax. Put an ice pack or cold compress on your neck or head to help numb the pain. If you don’t own an ice pack, fill a plastic baggie with ice and wrap it in a thin towel; this helps prevent damage to your skin from having ice directly on it. You can also try a heating pad, which can relax tense muscles and possibly alleviate migraine pain. The effect massage has on muscle tension and stress may help reduce the frequency you get migraines. More studies are needed to prove its efficacy, but some people have found relief through massage therapy. If you can't get a professional massage, try some self-massage. Use light pressure with your fingertips to massage in gentle circles or a back-and-forth motion on your temples and scalp; don't let your fingers...

Summary in Portuguese:

Fique alerta para os sinais de crise. Reduza os estímulos ambientais. Adote técnicas de relaxamento Use compressas quentes ou frias. Experimente fazer uma massagem. Faça um tratamento de biofeedback. Procure um profissional em TCC — Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental. Faça acupuntura. Use a erva matricária, mas com cuidado.


Article in English: Some people who think they are unproductive are in fact productive people who just expect too much of themselves. Don't bite off more than you can chew. Productive people aren't 'super-humans'; they know what they can accomplish (and their limits) and focus on getting the job done.  Consider whether you would ask someone else to accomplish as much as you're attempting. If you would feel bad asking someone else to do that much, you're probably asking too much of yourself. At the end of the day, write down a list of all that you did accomplish. It might surprise you, and it will give you something else to look at other than that lengthy to-do list you started with that morning. Think about the essential element(s) of what it is you want or need to accomplish. It is easier to hit a clear target. Focus on your results, not on the time it takes to get there.  After all, we're usually judged on results.  We don't care how long it took the baker to make our wedding cake or what methods he used; we just want it to look and taste great. Like a good general (and pretty decent President) should, Dwight Eisenhower knew how to get things done.  He made a point of determining what was truly important and truly urgent, and was known to say "What is important is seldom urgent, and what is urgent is seldom important."  The Eisenhower Box breaks tasks into four categories: Important and Urgent (do those now); Important but Not Urgent (decide when you want to do those later); Not Important but Urgent (delegate those to others); Not Important and Not Urgent (delete those from your list).  Of course, not everyone has the same ability to delegate tasks as does a general or President, but such tasks can also be opportunities for collaborative work.  Know your strengths, and the strengths of those around you. We all want to be more productive, but if your quest for productivity is severely curtailing you family time or damaging something else of great value to you, take a step back and prioritize your values.  If you gain...

Summary in Portuguese:

Seja realista. Mantenha a simplicidade. Determine a importância e urgência das suas tarefas. Saiba o que é mais importante.


Article in English: Some people with ADHD have a hard time staying organized at home, at work, and in other areas as well. A professional organizer can help you to develop strategies for staying organized.  An organizer can visit you at home and help you develop strategies for dealing with clutter. An organizer can also help you learn how to manage your time better and stay on top of important dates and responsibilities. Writing things down can also be a great way to keep track of important dates and things you need to do. Try recording the things that you need to do each day in a planner, notepad, or even just on a sticky note. Keep the list someplace where you can see it and check off items as you complete them.  Learn to prioritize. People with ADHD sometimes struggle to prioritize tasks, so learning how to prioritize might help. Prioritize your “to-do” items so that the most important or pressing things come first. Consider which items are time-sensitive and which ones are not. If you have trouble managing your money or keeping track of when bills are due, then writing bill due dates on a calendar or setting up bill-pay reminders on your phone may help you to stay on top of your bills. If you have trouble concentrating because of your surroundings, then making some simple changes may help you to stay focused. Some good ways to minimize your distractions include:  sitting in the front of the room during lectures or meetings wearing noise-canceling headphones when you are working or studying in a noisy place facing a wall rather than a window when you are working or studying choosing the work environments that are most comfortable for you, such as in a coffee shop, at home, or the library If you have something big to accomplish, then you may find it hard to know where to start. Instead of looking at the big picture, try to break the job down into a series of smaller tasks that you can work on one at a time. For example, if you need to develop a presentation, you might feel overwhelmed by the task. To make it more manageable,...

Summary in Portuguese:

Contrate um organizador profissional. Escreva tudo. Minimize as distrações. Divida tarefas grandes. Experimente usar código de cores.


Article in English: Some people work best at night. Others are better in the morning. Schedule your most difficult or longest tasks for the times of day when you know you can pay attention.  If you're unsure when the best time of day is for you, try working at different times. Do some work in the morning, early afternoon, late afternoon, and evening. Decide which time you prefer. For example, if you work best in the early morning, set your alarm so you can get up and ready for a productive day! Plan your breaks for the times when you know you can’t focus. For example, if you get sleepy in the afternoon, take a break around 2 to take a walk or get a cup of coffee. . Meditation makes you more mindful and aware of the present moment, which can help expand your focus and improve your concentration. Close your eyes, draw in some long, deep breaths, and pay attention to your breathing. Start with just 5 minutes of meditation a day and work your way up to longer sessions.  Meditation helps you stay aware within the moment. You can even do some meditation at your desk at work or at a university library, if you need a quiet moment. Learn to accept whatever task you need to get done. If you acknowledge what’s happening at the present moment, you can pay better attention. Pay attention to when you get distracted, and try to learn the cause of it. Are you thinking about what you want to eat for dinner? Or are you thinking about the work you're trying to accomplish or the conversation you're having?  Writing down the thoughts can be helpful in noticing when you're not paying attention. Keep a journal with you and note down the errant thoughts when you notice them. If you notice that you’re checking your phone often, try putting your phone in a drawer while you work. If you're having trouble paying attention at work because you're constantly checking your email, or going on Tumblr, you can download an app to help you monitor and avoid your distracting websites, such as the Self-Control App or Anti-Social. Whether you waiting in line or...

Summary in Portuguese:

Descubra em que horário você é mais produtivo. Aprenda a meditar Identifique as suas maiores distrações. Pare de recorrer à tecnologia para se distrair quando estiver entediado. Durma de sete a nove horas Faça pelo menos 30 minutos de exercícios por dia. Consulte um médico se a falta de atenção interferir na sua vida.


Article in English: Some pleated skirts come in a single neutral color, but many come in bright colors with intricate patterns. If the skirt you chose is bright in nature, pair it with a plain t-shirt or other top for a casual or formal look that makes your skirt the focus of the outfit. For example, say you're wearing a pleated skirt with a purple paisley design. Pair this with a light purple t-shirt for a fun, casual look. If you want something more formal, use a button-down purple blouse. Pleated skirts often come in bright, vibrant shades. If you want to add extra color to your outfit, opt for a bright pleated skirt. This can be paired with a neutral top, or a patterned top in a similar color.  For example, say you're wearing a white and red polka-dot blouse for a top. Pair this with a bright red pleated skirt for a cute look. Remember to tuck any top you wear into your skirt to highlight your waist. Pleated skirts are often appropriate office attire. If you want to wear a pleated skirt to work, your top can give the outfit a formal feel. Tuck in a button-down top into a pleated skirt or wear a formal blouse with a pleated skirt for a formal feel.  Account for the style of pleated skirt as well. Bolder fabrics, like metallic fabric, should be avoided for work occasions. Instead, go with a pleated skirt in a played down solid color or one with a work-appropriate pattern like paisley or plaid. Make sure to check your work's dress code before wearing a pleated skirt to work to make sure it's okay. Pleated skirts can be matched with plain t-shirts, tank tops, or other sleeveless tops for a night out. This can change the skirt from formal attire to informal attire. Also, think about a metallic skirt for a night out to give your look a bold style. Make sure to account for the skirt's colors and patterns. Do not pair a skirt with a dramatic polka-dot pattern with a patterned top, as this can be overwhelming. Instead, pick a solid-colored top.

Summary in Portuguese:

Combine uma saia estampada com uma camiseta ou blusinha lisa. Crie um look mais ousado com uma saia de cor forte. Use camisas formais para trabalhar. Opte por uma blusa mais casual para sair à noite.


Article in English: Some research suggests increased amounts of sunlight can have a positive effect on mood. This is due to the effects of Vitamin D, which can come from many different sources (not just sunshine). You don’t need to do anything specific when you’re outside; just sitting on a bench and getting some sun can be helpful.  Some counselors prescribe sunlight lamps for depression patients who live in areas with low winter sunlight: it produces the same effect as going outside and standing under bright sunlight. If you're going to be out in the sun for more than a few minutes, take sensible precautions by applying sunscreen to your bare skin and wearing sunglasses. Gardening, walking, and doing other activities outdoors can have beneficial effects. While some of these activities are also related to exercise, they do not necessarily need to be exercise-focused. Having exposure to fresh air and nature can be helpful in calming your mind and relaxing your body. There has long been speculation that creativity and depression are linked because some think that it may be the “cost” of being a creative person. Depression, however, may arise more frequently when a creative person has trouble finding an expressive outlet. Find a creative outlet by writing, painting, dancing or doing some other creative activity on a regular basis.

Summary in Portuguese:

Aumente sua exposição à luz solar. Saia de casa. Encontre uma saída criativa.


Article in English: Some runners find that visualization techniques can help them mentally focus for better stride rates. Try imagining that you are running on hot coals or on spikes. This will cause you to soften your steps and increase your turnover rate. Identify what your personal stride rate goal is. For example, if you are starting in the 160 steps per minute range, you might want to work your way up to 170. As you train continue to count your steps per minute. Try counting aloud to give yourself a beat to run to. Measure yourself several times to see what your average rate is. See if you can increase it by a few steps a day. It may take several training sessions to work your rate to a consistently higher level. Your hamstrings and glutes are important to develop if you want to increase your speed. Many exercises target both the hamstrings and the glutes. That said, hamstring injuries are common amongst runners. Make sure that you are practicing safe, proper techniques. Certain exercises can strengthen your hamstring while preventing injury   Leg curl: You can find a leg-curl machine at your local gym. Adjust the machine for your height and weight preferences. Lie flat on your bench against the bench and your legs beneath the weight pad. Curl your lower legs up, keeping your upper legs flat against the bench. Lower and repeat.  Superman exercise: Lie on your stomach. Extend your arms straight in front of you. Raise your arms, legs, and chest off the ground, and squeeze your glutes. Hold for two seconds before lowering. Repeat at least ten repetitions.   Glute-ham raise: Have a partner hold your ankles. Kneel with your torso straight. Lower yourself towards the ground by extending your knees. Hold your hands out to catch the floor, and gently propel yourself back up. You may need to practice before you are able to reach the floor.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pratique a visualização. Acelere a cadência. Exercite os isquiotibiais e os glúteos.


Article in English: Some schools or churches have opportunities to take part in an exchange program. In these programs, you often trade places with a person from another culture. You will typically live with another family, go to school or work in their area, and integrate yourself with the community.  Ask for more information from your school, church, or reputable website offering exchange programs. Most of these programs require money. Consider fundraising or saving money for the trip. There many opportunities to travel abroad through volunteer programs. There are several types of volunteer programs. Some programs require you to teach English, some want farm workers, and other programs ask for humanitarian aid.  Some programs require you to pay for your own trip, but others will pay for your services, as well as room and board. Make sure you know what is required before signing up for any program. Volunteer for the right reasons. You will gain valuable knowledge about another culture through volunteering, but make sure you are willing to dedicate yourself to helping others. If you do not have money for air travel, take a road trip. Depending on your location, you can drive as far as another country, or to another state. You do not to drive far to experience a culture that is at least slightly different from your own. Plan a road trip that will take you through multiple towns, states, or even countries. Traveling is the best way to learn about other cultures. Firsthand experience is the most definitive way gain knowledge and experience. Traveling can be expensive, so plan your trip far ahead of time.  Do your research through the internet, library, or local community before you travel. Make sure that the place you want to travel to is safe, and obtain the correct documents for travel specific to that region.

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça um intercâmbio. Faça trabalho voluntário em outro país. Faça uma road trip. Junte dinheiro para viajar.


Article in English: Some scratch wounds and most bite wounds from cats can become infected. Cleaning the wound well and applying an antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin or Bacitracin can greatly reduce risk of infection. An infected wound may require oral antibiotics as well. Signs of an infected wound include:  Increased pain, swelling, redness, or warmth around the wound Presence of red streaks extending from the wound Drainage of pus from the wound Presence of a high fever Cat scratch disease, the commonest disease spread by cats, is caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae. Cats act as a reservoir for the disease, and it's especially prevalent among young cats and cats with fleas. About 40% of cats carry the bacteria at some point in their lives, but will show no sign of carrying the disease.  Some cats who have cat scratch disease can develop heart disease, ulceration in their mouths, or eye infections.   The first sign of cat scratch disease in humans is usually a small swelling at the region of the cat scratch or bite, followed by enlarged lymph glands in the armpits, groin, or neck.  Next is a fever, fatigue, red eye, joint pain, and sore throat.   Untreated cat scratch disease in humans can cause severe eye, brain, liver, or spleen damage.   Immuno-compromised people are at higher risk of experiencing complications or even death from cat scratch fever. The diagnosis of cat scratch disease is usually by B henselae serology but can be diagnosed by culture, histopathology, or polymerase chain reaction. It is treated with antibiotics such as azithromycin, rifampin, gentamicin, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin or bactrim. Ringworm is a fungal infection characterized by round, puffy, and scaly patches of skin.  Ringworm is often accompanied by a severe itch. Ringworm can be treated with antifungal ointments such as miconazole or clotrimazole. Toxoplasmosis is a parasite that cats carry and pass through their feces. It is possible to catch the toxoplasmosis parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, through a cat scratch, particularly if...

Summary in Portuguese:

Evite infecções. Cuidado com a doença da arranhadura do gato. Determine se você possui micose. Avalie se você está no grupo de risco de toxoplasmose. Procure por sintomas de outras doenças.


Article in English: Some studies have shown that ice massage may penetrate muscle fiber more quickly and may help you heal more effectively than an ice pack. You can either make or buy an ice massager to help relieve your discomfort.  Make your own ice massager by filling a paper or Styrofoam cup about three-quarters full of cool water. Place this cup on a flat surface in your freezer until it is a solid block of ice.  Make several ice massagers at one time so that you don’t have to wait for the water to freeze each time you want to ice your back. You can also use ice cubes as ice massagers.  Some companies are making commercial ice massagers, which you can purchase at some pharmacies and sports stores. Although you may be able to reach the area of your back causing you pain, it may be easier to have a friend or family member help you. This can help you to relax and get the most benefit from an ice massage. Either sit or lie in a relaxed and comfortable position while you use ice massage. This can help you more effectively receive the ice treatment and may help relieve your pain faster.  If you are at home, it may be easier to lie down to do the ice massage. If you are at work, you may want to sit on the floor of your office space or cubicle, or at the front of your chair if that is comfortable. Peel away part of the frozen cup so that approximately two inches (five cm) of ice showing. This can expose enough ice to massage your sore back while keeping a barrier between your hand so that it doesn’t get cold or frostbite. As the ice melts during your massage, keep peeling away the cup. Once you’ve exposed the frozen ice in the cup, begin gently massaging it over the area of your back causing you pain. This can help to penetrate deep into your muscle tissue and start to relieve pain quickly.  Rub the ice massager in a gentle, circular pattern across your back.  Massage the affected region for eight to 10 minutes per session.  You can use ice massage up to five times per day. If your skin gets too cold or becomes numb, discontinue...

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça ou compre um massageador com gelo. Peça ajuda a um amigo ou familiar. Fique em uma posição relaxada. Abra o massageador. Esfregue o massageador sobre a área afetada. Repita as massagens com gelo. Tome analgésicos para reforçar os benefícios da massagem com gelo. Marque uma consulta com o seu médico.


Article in English: Some studies indicate that a balanced, vitamin-rich diet that is low in processed carbohydrates, fats, and sugars can help promote a healthy complexion. Avoid crash or fad diets. Stay away from sugary drinks or junk foods. Instead look for foods that are rich in fiber, water content, protein, healthy fats, antioxidants, and vitamins. These foods are essential to overall health as well as skin health. Such foods include:  Almonds Avocadoes Berries Dark, leafy greens Fish Tomatoes Broccoli Dehydration can make your skin look and feel dry and saggy. Be sure that you drink at least 8 glasses of water each day. Steer clear of drinking too much alcohol or caffeine: these can dehydrate you and your skin. Sleeping on your side or stomach can lead to the development of lines and wrinkles over time. If you sleep on your back, you will avoid putting consistent pressure on your face, minimizing skin damage over the long term. Sun damage and sunburn is bad for your health and for your complexion. Always wear sunscreen, even if you are not planning on being outdoors for long. Look for an SPF 15 sunscreen or higher. Reapply as necessary throughout the day. Use at least 1 oz. of sunscreen, and don't forget your feet, hands, and ears. Take special care to apply sunscreen when you are near water or other substances that reflect the sun such as snow or sand. If your skin is prone to acne or blemishes, look for a noncomedogenic (or non-oil based) sunscreen to minimize the clogging of your pores. The sun is at its strongest and most damaging between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Take care not to be exposed to the sun during these times. If you must be outside, make sure you are wearing sunscreen, protective clothing (such as a hat and sunglasses), and stick to the shade as much as possible. Beauty rest is not a myth: it is a fact. The more you sleep, the more your skin will be able to repair itself and look more youthful. Sleeplessness can cause your skin to appear patchy, baggy, or uneven in skin tone. Be sure that you get at least 8 hours...

Summary in Portuguese:

Tenha uma dieta balanceada. Mantenha-se hidratado. Durma de barriga para cima. Use protetor solar diariamente. Evite os horários de pico do sol. Tenha boas noites de sono. Exercite-se regularmente. Pare de fumar. Relaxe.


Article in English: Some studies suggest that bringing reminders of home with you when you travel can help reduce the sense of being in a new and different environment. This may help ease the transition back into your normal routine when you return from your trip. Even small, easy-to-pack items like a photograph of your family, your favorite blanket or pillow, or some other frequently-encountered object (like a coffee cup) can help reduce the sense of being away from home and/or your loved ones. For many people, part of the discomfort of returning to work is the stress that comes back after being away. However, one way to cut down on that stress when you return is to contact a coworker a day or two before you'll be returning to work. Your colleague can fill you in on any changes and let you know about anything you might have missed, which can make the transition back into your workplace a little less stressful than coming in blind to those issues.  While it's good to keep in contact with coworkers, you also shouldn't be worrying about what's happening at work the whole time you're on vacation. Try to avoid contacting your coworker(s) until just before you leave to return home. That way you'll be able to enjoy your time away while still getting a quick update to start planning for. If you're worried you might have a hard time adjusting to being back at work, school, or just being home in general, having a souvenir around might make that transition a little smoother. Souvenirs can remind you of the fun time you had, and studies have shown that imagining being back in a fun, relaxing place is often enough to relieve stress and anxiety after returning from a big trip.  If you have an office, decorate your desk and/or your wall with some photographs of your trip. You can also bring little desk-top statues or a calendar with photos from your vacation.  If you don't have your own office or desk, try bringing back something you can wear to work. Even with a strict dress code you might be able to get away with wearing a bracelet or...

Summary in Portuguese:

Leve coisas e objetos que tragam lembranças de casa quando viajar. Saiba o que esperar quando voltar. Leve um suvenir da viagem ao seu local de trabalho ou estudo ou até para casa. .


Article in English: Some surgeons send their esophagectomy patients to the intensive care unit briefly after surgery, while others admit patients directly to their hospital room.  Ultimately, you will have to teach your body how to eat again, which can be a slow process. Most patients are able to go home seven to ten days after surgery. During the surgery, a j-tube will have been placed into your intestine. This will allow you to receive enteral feedings (tube feedings) during the healing process. They will be started slowly a day or two after your surgery and slowly increased in amount. About seven days after your surgery, another barium swallow will be performed to ensure there are no leaks around the anastomosis (the region where your remaining esophagus was sewn to your stomach). You will then start to sip water and other liquids, followed by advancing to soft foods. Before sending you home, the nurses and doctors will provide your caretakers with extensive information about how to care for you and manage your nutrition. A home health nurse may also be assigned to help you during the initial weeks after your surgery. In the months following surgery, you may experience difficulty swallowing, reflux, pain, and fatigue. You may also encounter what is called “dumping syndrome” – a problem that occurs when food goes into the small bowel too fast and cannot be digested properly. Signs of “dumping syndrome” include flushing, nausea, cramping, and vomiting. Speak to your doctor, but know that it usually resolves itself within a short period of time. Some patients experience post-operative problems even three or more years after surgery. These problems can include shortness of breath, problems with eating, reflux, diarrhea, and fatigue. Your doctor may recommend you take antacids or motility drugs to relieve some of these symptoms. Your oncologist can confirm that you don’t need any more treatment. He or she may want to see you on a routine basis for the foreseeable future, as well, in order to monitor your condition and make sure...

Summary in Portuguese:

Prepare-se para o período do pós-operatório. Entenda que você vai precisar de cuidados em casa. Entenda como o tratamento cirúrgico vai afetar a sua qualidade de vida. Entenda como vai ser o processo de recuperação em longo prazo. Marque consultas de acompanhamento com o oncologista.


Article in English: Some symptoms are clear around two to three years of age. Beyond that, a child may be diagnosed at any age, especially during a transition (e.g. going to high school or moving house) or other stressful periods. Excessive life demands may cause an autistic person to "regress" in order to cope, causing concerned loved ones to seek a diagnosis.   In some children, signs may be noticed in the first one to two years of life. Some are not diagnosed until college, when their developmental differences become especially obvious. With some variation, most children meet developmental milestones following a specific pattern. Autistic children may meet these milestones later. Some may be precocious, and their parents may consider them a struggling or introverted gifted child.   By age three, children are often able to walk stairs, work with simple dexterity toys, and play make-believe. By age four, a child can retell their favourite stories, scribble, and follow simple directions. By age five, a child can generally draw pictures, talk about their day, wash their hands, and focus on a task. Older autistic children and teens may exhibit strict adherence to patterns and rituals, engage passionately in special interests, enjoy things that are not typical of their age group, avoid eye contact, and be highly sensitive to touch. Speak to your family doctor if you have concerns at any point in your child’s development. Do not delay if your child experiences a loss of speech, self-care skills, or social skills at any age.  Most skills that are lost are still "there" and can be regained.

Summary in Portuguese:

Saiba quando o autismo pode ser percebido. Atente-se aos marcos da infância. Atente-se à perda de determinadas habilidades.


Article in English: Some teens will resist any effort and will do so with a lot of eye rolling, back talk and even outright disrespect.  The most important thing is to remind them that although they are almost adults, they are still living in your home and they need to follow the rules established there and contribute to the household. Set up a meeting with your teen and establish an agenda. Take a firm but loving approach and tell them that there will be no more of their behavior and that they will be following through on a job plan For example: "I will look for 5 jobs to apply to by the end of this week. I will follow up on 2 jobs by the end of next week." Do not critique their plan unless it is obvious that they are not even trying. At this point, some of the words of the experts are going to have to give way to what works. If you cannot motivate your child out of a sense of pride or responsibility, hit him where it will hurt.  For example, you could tell your teen "if you fail to meet your goals, then your cell phone bill will not be paid for the month." Some family plans will let you turn numbers off for brief periods- so if you need to do that you can do so without penalty. When the teen has to use your phone for social or school related things, then he might pay attention to what you are trying to say. If you are just letting your teen slouch on the couch while he is home and not earning his keep, then you are sending mixed signals.  Give him chores beyond what he normally does and tell him that if he is going to live there without a job then he will have to pitch in more. Sometimes one week of doing some of the more menial house tasks is more than enough to get even the most resistant teen up and out the door.

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Defina algumas regras básicas para lidar com adolescentes difíceis. Dê ao seu filho um prazo para escrever o plano de trabalho dele. Mostre as consequências ao seu filho. Mantenha seu filho ocupado em casa.


Article in English: Some think Cancer women are homemakers by nature. If the relationship is serious, invite her into your home life. Give her keys to your place when you feel comfortable. Allow her to meet your family members and friends. In a longterm relationship, a Cancer woman will want to feel like she is really part of your life. According to astrology, Cancer women are motherly by nature and tend to want families. While not every Cancer woman wants kids, be open to the conversation. It is not unusual for a Cancer woman to bring up children in a longterm relationship, so be prepared to share your feelings regarding having kids. If you do not want children, there is a chance a relationship with a Cancer woman will not last for you. Not all Cancer women want children, however. Some may want to expend their nurturing nature on a family pet. Be open to getting something like a dog or a cat with a Cancer woman eventually. Some believe Cancer women are very emotional and loving and need a partner who appreciates this. Learn to see her moods as a positive. She is expressive and in touch with her emotions. While this can sometimes result in mood swings, it also helps her be more emotionally expressive with kindness, love, and support. Some think Cancer women prefer partners who are open and sensitive. Be prepared to readily share your emotions with a Cancer woman. Regular communication is key to a longterm romance. Make time to talk. Try to, say, have dinner together every night. You can also learn to make conversation during day to day tasks, like doing dishes.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra as portas da sua casa. Converse sobre a possibilidade de ter filhos. Valorize o lado emocional dela. Converse com ela regularmente.


Article in English: Some training methods advocate out-and-out dominance of the dog, and whilst it's good to be a leader to your dog, it should be based on encouragement rather than harsh correction. Think of your dog as a junior family member who needs to live by the house rules for everyone's benefit. Reward based training works on the principle of rewarding good behaviors so that the dog wants to repeat them in order to get a treat, whilst bad behavior is ignored, so the dog gets not benefit from it and the behavior eventually stops as a result. This is covered in depth at How to Clicker Train your Dog . The principle is to teach the dog to associate the click-clack of the clicker with a reward or treat. Then you give a cue word and use the clicker to mark the exact moment a desired behavior takes place,, and then reward. The advantage of using the clicker is that it's a down-payment on a treat, and so can exactly mark the desired behavior in a way that's difficult to do otherwise. They're cruel and not only will your dog probably not like you very much, the choke chain could do irreparable damage to your dog's neck. In fact, dogs have died as a result of wearing choke chains. A choke chain, prong collar, or electric collar represent lazy or shoddy training. They rely on fear of pain to subdue a dog and make it fearful, rather than encourage it to chose the correct behavior upon request. Borrow and buy books on dog training from your local library and your local bookshop. Read books and articles about dog training, behavior, and psychology so that you understand how dogs think, which gives you a vital edge when training them. Be aware that scolding a dog rarely has a place in dog training. Dogs live in the present and if you scold a dog it just links the negativity to you, and becomes wary of you, rather than learning a lesson, which can damage your relationship. On occasions when you are present and wish to correct behavior, such as the dog on the sofa, use a disapproving facial expression and a disapproving noise, to show...

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Utilize um treinamento com recompensas. Aprenda a utilizar um clicker. Jamais utilize uma coleira enforcadora. Pesquise um pouco sobre o treinamento de cachorros. Nunca grite ou bata no cão.


Article in English: Some types of letters make a point of requesting a response from the recipient. In situations like these, a small, usually pre-addressed reply envelope is often included inside the outer envelope. If you're mailing a letter like this, it's worth noting that the outer and inner envelopes are usually addressed slightly differently when the recipient is an entire family. To start, address the outer envelope (the one in which the contents of the letter and the second envelope are contained) with only the names of the parents or heads of the household. For the outer envelope, write the parents' names as described in the section above. For example, if you're inviting the entire Jones family to your wedding, for the outer envelope, you would only write the names of the parents: Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Jones, or Tim and Janet Jones. For the inner return envelope, the rules differ somewhat. If you're requesting a response for every member of the family (for instance, if you're inviting the entire family to your wedding), write the parents' names on the first line of the address and the children's names underneath on the second line. If, however, you're only requesting a response from the parents, you would only write their names on the first line of the address, then proceed to the street address and so on.  Note that the directions for the inner envelope refer to its return address. Obviously, the main address that tells where the envelope is being sent will be your own (or that of a relevant agency, business, PO box, etc.) so that their reply will be sent to the correct place. In our wedding invitation example, if we're inviting the entire family, the return address of the inner envelope would have the parents' names on the first line followed by the names of the children on the second. The first two lines of the inner envelope's return address would look something like this:  Mr. and Mrs. Jones Emma and Peter Regardless of who specifically you're requesting a response from, it's always a sign of...

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Enderece o envelope exterior somente aos pais. Enderece do envelope interno para todos os destinatários. Inclua um selo no envelope de retorno.


Article in English: Some versions of Cranium have special spaces, known as Planet Cranium spaces. Planet Cranium spaces can both help and hurt your team as you move through the board.  If you pass over a Planet Cranium Space as you move through the board, stop. This can be frustrating, as you'll end up not moving across the board as quickly. However, don't get discouraged. Take it in stride and wait for your next turn. Planet Cranium spaces can also help you. If your version of Cranium has Planet Cranium spaces, your dice will contain a purple space. If you roll purple, move to the next Planet Cranium space on the board. Sometimes, this can mean moving through the board much quicker and without needing to complete an activity. The goal of Cranium is the move through the board faster than the other players. You move through the board by completing activities successfully. When one team finishes their turn, the team on the left plays. Keep in mind that Cranium is designed to be a fun group game for parties. The main goal of Cranium is to get everyone to lighten up and engage with their silly side. Therefore, try to have fun and not obsess over who's moving quickest through the board. Once you make it through the outer later of the board, you'll move inward to a place known as Cranium Central. Here, you will have to complete four different activities successfully. Once you complete four activities, you win the game. If you fail at one activity, you'll have to try again on your next turn.  Keep your strengths in mind when playing the final activities. Think back on the course of the game up until this point. Which team member seemed to do best on data head activities? Creative cat activities? Choose a player who has been successful in past activities. This will increase your chances of completing each activity the first time around. Often, there will be multiple teams in Cranium Central at once. As with the Club Cranium activities, try to remain calm and focus on your own team. Getting too competitive takes away from the fun of the...

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Aprenda sobre os espaços do jogo. Avance pela trilha do tabuleiro. Ganhe cruzando a linha de chegada no Cranium Edição Família.


Article in English: Some victims do not like to admit that they were in an abusive relationship. They might feel that they’ll be judged or stigmatized. Many victims of emotional abuse are hesitant to recognize their relationships as abusive. When there is not clear-cut physical or sexual abuse happening in the relationship, some victims are more likely to minimize how much they were emotionally abused. Even when your relationship was abusive, you most likely still loved your abuser. You may now be experiencing a range of emotions, including fear, guilt, sadness or numbness. These emotional responses to your relationship are normal. Allow yourself to work through these emotions.  You might also feel physical symptoms, including insomnia, nightmares, and fatigue. It may help to keep a journal to write about these emotions. Grieve for the relationship and for the possibilities that never came to be. As you move further from the relationship, you might remember many of the good things about your partner and the times you spent together. This is a key time to remind yourself about the negative things and why you left. Writing in a journal about these reasons can help you remember them when you have second thoughts about leaving. When you were in an abusive relationship, you were trained to feel and behave in certain ways. You likely have a level of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It’s important to understand if your behavior and emotions are reactions to the present or to the past. When you have PTSD, you may have underlying fear that crops up unexpectedly.  Keep track of your emotions in a journal. Write down your feelings, especially if you experience intense ones. Track what happened immediately before you felt that way, as well as how you reacted. Triggers can be anything from something said by a friend to a location you visit. When you are aware of your triggers, then you can address them.

Summary in Portuguese:

Admita para si mesmo que você vivenciou uma forma de abuso. Permita-se sentir emoções relacionadas ao abuso. Lembre-se do motivo pelo qual abandonou essa pessoa. Identifique os gatilhos emocionais.


Article in English: Some victims may downplay the stalking, or try to be nice to make the stalker go away. Encourage your friend to firmly and calmly let the stalker know that contact is not appreciated and must stop immediately. Discuss the importance of not responding to texts, messages, emails, or phone calls. Encourage your friend to call police immediately if accidental contact occurs and the stalker begins to follow the person. Remind your friend that it is unsafe to allow contact from the stalker, even if the messages do not appear threatening. It is best to cut off all contact and not respond to any communication. Contact law enforcement, discuss the situation, and ask them to handle any further communication. If communication is necessary (for example, around child custody), the police are the only ones to contact the stalker. If a meeting is absolutely necessary, meet at a safe public place, like the police station. If the person is being harassed, encourage them to get a new, unlisted phone number. Save the old phone number, or hand it over to law enforcement to screen calls. Save any phone calls or voicemails the person leaves, as these can be used against the person to build a criminal case. Encourage the person to use a post office box (PO box) as an address. This can help protect their location and not disclose their home address. You can also offer to collect this person’s mail for them. You may suggest getting a new email address and adjusting social media settings so that the stalker cannot get in contact. Encourage the person to use a different name on social media, change the photo, or block the stalker. Collecting evidence is crucial when building a case against the stalker. Keep all items, emails, letters, voicemails, text messages, and video surveillance related to the person and the stalking. Help your friend to arrange the evidence chronologically and to keep it in a safe space. If your friend want to pursue a legal case, it is crucial to maintain all evidence. if the stalker enters your friend’s...

Summary in Portuguese:

Incentive o fim da comunicação. Permita o contato apenas com a polícia. Aconselhe a pessoa a trocar os números de telefone. Ajude a proteger a identidade da vítima. Reúna evidências.


Article in English: Some websites are intended solely for the the purpose of imitating complex computer functions. Some of these are used for effect in movies or videos, or by users like yourself! This website creates hacker-like text at an rate that is sure to shock those watching. One issue you may have with using this site to trick your friends is that it produces hacker-esque code too quickly, which may ruin the effect. Leave your window open to the site, which should display stereotypical hacker images: lines of numbers, rapidly changing measurements, a high noise sine wave. With this running in the background, you could claim:  "I'm just compiling some data that I got from a friend's server to see if there are any errors in the code. It has to run for a few hours." "I'm running some analytic programs in the background so I can see, real-time, how my processor is handling the increased temperature from overclocking." This site utilizes perhaps the most realistic hack-mimicking simulator. After arriving at the site homepage, choose a theme than proceed to type to prompt hacker-like text. You can even click on folders to run elaborate, albeit fake, processes. Move between keystroke generated fake-hacker text and the fake processes that you can activate by clicking folders that will appear in your browser window after you choose a theme. Each of these sites has a slightly different feel and generates different styles of fake code/hacker text. You can alternate between open windows quickly by holding the Alt key and using Tab ↹ to cycle through your options. Type a few keystrokes into each window before Alt+Tab ↹-ing to a new fake-hacking browser window for improved effect. If the tabs are open on the same window, press Ctrl+Tab ↹. Try different arrangements of open windows, or you can leave a few open in the background to make it look like you're a king hacker.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra um navegador de internet. Acesse o site www.hackertyper.net. Abra uma nova janela do navegador e acesse o site www.guihacker.com. Interaja com os vários temas e simulação de hack do site www.geektyper.com. Execute esses sites em páginas separadas.


Article in English: Some women with heavy menstrual flow experience anemia. This can result in lower hemoglobin levels. There is no guarantee that oral contraceptives will work for everyone, but many women have found that oral contraceptives do help reduce menstrual flow. Oral contraceptives will not provide immediate relief of your low hemoglobin levels, but they may help reduce iron deficiency anemia caused by heavy menstruation. Peptic ulcers are frequently associated with low hemoglobin levels because they can cause slow GI bleeding. Most peptic ulcers are treatable with a "triple therapy" regimen of two antibiotics and a proton pump inhibitor, which your doctor can prescribe to you.  Peptic ulcers are almost always caused by the H. pylori bacteria.  Treating H. pylori bacterial infections with antibiotics can help reduce the anemia that was brought on by that infection. Iron deficiency is a lesser known symptom of celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by gluten and causes damage to the lining of the small intestine. If you are unable to determine the cause of your anemia, there is a good chance you may have celiac disease — even if you don't have any other symptoms. Ask your doctor to test you for celiac.  The damage to the lining of the small intestine means it can't absorb nutrients properly, including iron. If you are found to have celiac disease, you will need to switch to a gluten-free diet. After some time, your small intestines will heal and will be able to absorb iron. Certain medications can cause iron deficiency — talk to your doctor about any medications you may be taking. If these are affecting your ability to absorb iron, then discuss the possibility of switching to a different medication. Some drugs that may impair iron absorption include some antibiotics, some antiseizure medications (phenytoin), immunosuppressive drugs (methotrexate, azathioprine), antiarrhythmic drugs (procainamide, quinidine), and anti-clotting drugs (aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel, heparin). Low hemoglobin...

Summary in Portuguese:

Tente tomar contraceptivos orais para reduzir a hemorragia menstrual. Use antibióticos para tratar a úlcera péptica. Identifique a doença celíaca. Verifique seus medicamentos. Considere realizar uma cirurgia caso você sofra de perda de sangue oculto.


Article in English: Some, once popular with panhandlers, have outlawed begging in certain areas. Portland, OR, for example, no longer permits panhandling in traffic medians. Some cities have likewise restricted panhandling to particular areas or at particular times, outlawing panhandling during public events like parades, street fairs, etc. You need to learn the rules governing panhandling, so you're not arrested or ticketed. Your relations with nearby businesses and other panhandlers can make or break your efforts. Be courteous and cooperative to business owners and their customers.  Show your appreciation for their tolerance by patronizing their shop if you can, and if you’re asked to leave or asked to stand a little further away, do so without argument.  Always be friendly to other beggars, as well, and avoid territorial disputes. At the very least you’ll avoid dangerous and unsightly squabbles and you may even get some good money-making tips and make some friends. Watch for "No soliciting" or "No loitering" signs. Be cautious to avoid areas even informally labeled with these tags. You don't want to draw the ire of anyone who'll call the cops, confront you, or make for an uncomfortable scene. Keep moving and be courteous. If someone tells you to move, just move. Especially if you're alone and vulnerable, avoid possibly-dangerous confrontations at all costs. Staying on the move is a good idea in general, so if someone becomes annoyed by your presence, it's time to go elsewhere. Panhandlers are frequently the target of robbers. If you've been working all day, you might end up with a fair amount of spare change and cash on hand. It's not a great idea to carry it around with you all the time and attract the attention of unsavory characters.  Find a spot to stash your cash, or at least a hidden lock-box or instrument case in which you might keep your money. At the very least, keep your money in different places on your person. Some in your shoes, some in your pockets, etc. Local churches, non-profit organizations, soup kitchens,...

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Conheça as leis da área que planeja pedir esmola. Seja um bom vizinho. Guarde seu dinheiro com frequência, pois os pedintes normalmente são alvos de ladrões. Tente todas as opções disponíveis antes de depender da esmola como meio de vida.


Article in English: Something cold applied to the top of the uterus and/or something warm to the bottom of the uterus may encourage your baby to move away from the cold sensation and towards the warm one, flipping into the correct position.  To do this, place an ice pack or a packet of frozen veggies on top of your belly, near the baby's head. Hopefully, the baby will shy away from the coldness and turn in order to find a warmer, more comfortable position. Using the ice pack in a bathtub, with the lower half of your belly submerged in hot water, is a good way to use this technique, as the baby will gravitate towards the warmth. Alternatively, you can place a warm pack or hot water bottle on the lower half of you belly. This hot and cold technique is completely safe, so it can be done for as long and as often as you like. Many women choose to use hot and cold packs on their bellies while performing the breech tilt. There are a couple of different methods of sound use, both relying on the baby turning towards the sound and thus into the proper position.  One popular option is to play music for the baby by positioning headphones on the lower part of your belly. You can download music made especially for unborn and newborn babies online -- whether it's soft classical music or lullaby versions of your favorite lullaby tunes. Alternatively, you could have your partner place their mouth on your lower abdomen and talk to the baby, encouraging him or her to move towards the sound of his voice. This is also a good way for your partner to bond with the baby. Webster In-Utero Constraint technique -- or simply Webster's technique -- was developed to restore proper pelvic balance and function, and is thought to help encourage the baby to roll into the proper position on his or her own.  Webster's technique involves two things -- firstly, it ensures that the sacrum and pelvic bones are balanced and in proper alignment. If these bones remained misaligned, it would impede the baby's movement into the vertex position. Secondly, this technique...

Summary in Portuguese:

Use compressas quentes e frias. Use sons para estimular o bebê a virar. Visite um quiropraxista com experiência na utilização da técnica de Webster. Informe-se mais sobre a moxabustão. Experimente a hipnose.


Article in English: Something light and simple might settle your stomach. Try eating yogurt, bland crackers, or high fiber foods. Avoid spicy foods, dairy (yogurt being the lone exception -- it's full of probiotics), or anything with a strong scent. If the thought of food just grosses you out, don't force it. You may just make things worse. Your stomachache may be a result of dehydration. If you want, try an herbal tea as an alternative to water. Also try Gatorade; it has many more minerals that help calm your stomach.  If you're puking or have diarrhea, it's especially important that you stay hydrated. Your body is losing fluid at an alarming rate and it should be replaced as soon as possible. If neither of these are an option, try ginger ale or flat soda. Flat! Not the fresh kind. BRAT stands for Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and Toast. You can add other bland foods to the BRAT diet, too. For example, you can try saltine crackers, boiled potatoes, or clear soups. Don't start eating dairy products and sugary or fatty foods right away. These foods may trigger nausea even more. This may not be so good for children, however. Because BRAT diet foods are low in fiber, protein, and fat, the diet lacks enough nutrition to help a child's gastrointestinal tract recover. The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that kids resume eating a normal, well-balanced diet appropriate for their age within 24 hours of getting sick. That diet should include a mix of fruits, vegetables, meat, yogurt, and complex carbohydrates.

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Tente comer apenas um pouco. Beba alguma coisa. Faça uma dieta desintoxicante.


Article in English: Sometimes a good way to get back on track and feeling better is to take a break. You'll need to identify things to be grateful for, and sometimes the break itself is a good reason to be thankful.  At work, school, etc., go for a walk around your building or step outside for 15 minutes to breathe the fresh air and muse about how thankful you are for the opportunity to take a break, to stretch your legs, to feel the sun, etc. Take a moment to notice the little things you're thankful for, like your morning cup of coffee or your pillow when you lay down to go to sleep at night. So often life gets busy that you forget to tell people how much they matter to you, or that you've noticed what they do and it means a lot to you. Expressing your thanks to others will cultivate an atmosphere of thankfulness that can spread out gradually. For example: If your spouse packs your lunch for you, call or text them something like “Honey, I know packing a lunch doesn’t seem like much to you, but I really appreciate how you always try to make my morning just a bit less hectic.” Set aside a time, like the evening meal, to talk about the things you were grateful for that day. Let each family member have a turn to discuss what made them thankful that day.  Make it a routine to go around the table and mention at least 1 thing you’re thankful for before digging in. Try to be as specific as possible. For example, instead of saying "I'm thankful for all of you being there for me," you could say "I'm thankful that you all help me tend to the garden every weekend." It is really amazing what sending just a small thank you note can do. A thank-you note acknowledges that the person gave you something (time, effort, a gift) that they didn't have to and that you appreciate what they've done. You don't have to write a massive novel thanking them, just a few lines that let them know what they and their gift, time, effort, etc. meant to you.  Thank you texts, emails, voicemails, etc. are great to send (and receive), but there still seems to be...

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Separe um momento para agradecer a sua vida. Diga a alguém que é grato pela presença dele. Fale sobre gratidão na família. Envie bilhetes de agradecimento. Retribua como forma de agradecimento. Foque na intenção por trás da gentileza. Diga "obrigado" com frequência. Encontre motivos para ser grato, mesmo em momentos difíceis.