Article in English: Inside the watch is a hairspring, a very delicate component that is responsible for keeping time. Exposure to magnets may cause the hairspring coils to stick together, resulting in a watch that runs too fast. While you can probably easily keep your watch away from traditional magnets, think about consumer electronics that have magnets, such as televisions, speakers and iPads. If your watch suddenly runs a lot faster or is five minutes ahead of where it ought to be, it’s possible that it was exposed to magnets and the hairspring was impacted. Take your watch to a reputable watch repair shop to have them fix the problem. Most watches are able to handle water depths of about 30 meters, so your watch won’t be ruined after an accidental dip in the lake. But for regular water exposure, you should choose a different watch such as a waterproof quartz watch that can handle being in water longer and at greater depths. Watches can be impacted by extremely cold or hot temperatures, which can affect how accurately they keep time. Most modern watches are constructed to accommodate changes in temperature, but if you are going to be somewhere with really hot or really cold temperatures, you may need to take special care with your watch. Watch straps can be made of various kinds of material, from leather to metal to rubber. This will depend on the aesthetic design and intended use of the watch. Rubber watch straps, for example, are typical for waterproof watches that will be used when swimming, diving or boating. Check rubber straps for cracks and tears, and replace them when they show signs of weakening. Leather straps don’t respond well to water, cologne, perfume, sunscreen, and other liquids. Rub in leather oil occasionally to improve the look and longevity of the leather. For metal straps, polish them up with a soft cloth. Your watch, especially if you wear it every day or every few days, will gather dirt, dead skin, and other grime that needs to be cleaned away. Use an old toothbrush and warm water to scrub the watch,...

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Храните часы подальше от магнитных полей. Держите часы подальше от воды. Не подвергайте часы воздействию очень высокой или очень низкой температуры. Ухаживайте за ремешком часов. Чистите часы каждые несколько месяцев. Если вы не планируете носить часы, храните их там, где они будут защищены от пыли, влаги и грабителей. Проверяйте герметичность водонепроницаемых часов на ежегодной основе. Раз в пять лет показывайте ваши часы мастеру.


Article in English: Inside your OneDrive account online, go to the left panel menu and look for the PCs section. This section lists all the PCs with the OneDrive desktop application installed and running under your OneDrive account. If you have multiple PCs running the OneDrive desktop application, you will see several PC names here. Select the PC where the files you want to retrieve or fetch are located. As part of OneDrive's efforts to secure your PC and your files there, it has this added layer of security check. Click on the “Sign in with a security code” link to begin the authentication process. As part of its verification process, it will ask you for your OneDrive account e-mail. Input your e-mail address in the appropriate field, and click the blue “Next” button. OneDrive will send your security code to this e-mail. This e-mail address needs to match the one in OneDrive. Go to your e-mail client, sign in, and open your inbox. Look for the e-mail with the subject title “Microsoft account security code.” Open the e-mail and copy the security code. Go back to OneDrive's page where you left off after entering your e-mail address. Input the code that you received in the e-mail into the field provided. Click the blue “Submit” button to proceed. OneDrive will verify your code. Once OneDrive has authenticated the code, you will now have a direct remote access to your computer's folders and files. Your computer directory will appear in the different categories as how they're structured in your PC. Folders will appear in blue boxes. A single click on the blue folders will open them up. Continue your folder navigation by clicking on the folders. You will be able to see all your PC's folders and files.

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Перейдите к разделу «Компьютеры». Выберите ваш ПК. Войдите с кодом безопасности. Введите ваш адрес электронной почты. Найдите код. Введите ваш код. Установите связь. Открывайте папки.


Article in English: Insight in essence is both knowledge and understanding derived from an "inward sight", or more simply, looking inside your own mind and body and observing it. It can be a natural process, or an intentional process as sometimes you need to see things differently to see them clearly, but most important is knowing which lens or style to use to make it clear.  When seeing and studying something, you might gain an understanding on how and why it happens simply by seeing it as it happens and not passing judgement. The more you watch, and the greater your depth of observation, the more information you can pick up. Knowledge is the understanding that is gained and is the part that you can use.  In its simplest example, you might learn that fire is hot, but only through touching its heat. Likewise if you don't remember that it's harmful and use that knowledge next time you reach to pick up something hot, you will burn yourself. The skill is all about developing insight so it becomes more than basic survival skills, but a way to improve skills and our quality of life and learn things on a much deeper level of understanding. General mindfulness and meditation is a classic format when observing the mind and body but also for any subject you wish such as when gazing at a beautiful garden, complex poetry or art or when studying a recipe book, instruction manual or textbook. Its best to be aware that meditation (or any means used to gain an inward perspective) typically consists of two things:  1. The initiation of a laboratory-like or study field literally the moment you pay attention to it. Generally, everyone has practiced observation and had insights of various degrees throughout their life, but it generally is on a superficial level until the person decides to get to the bottom of the matter, or when they have observed so much of the subject it is more apparent. 2. When practiced to the degree of deep focus or absorption, meditation allows the mind to become far more clear, calmed and focused and can look at things...

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Постарайтесь понять, что такое проницательность. Подумайте о способах наблюдения за предметом. Задумайтесь над метафорой. Узнайте о некоторых ловушках и ложных представлениях, которые могут помешать развитию проницательности.


Article in English: Inspect every instrument as you sort to make sure it's clean. Arrange the instruments based on what they're used for and where they need to end up. Keeping them organized is essential because each instrument has a purpose. Make sure you know what your instruments are going to be used for next before you sort them. Organize and wrap the instruments for distribution before the autoclaving process. If you wait until afterwards and open them, they won't be sterile. Once you have your instruments sorted, you need to place them in sterilized pouches that can go into the autoclave. You should use special autoclave pouches designed to withstand the high temperatures of the autoclaves. The pouches have a strip of test tape that changes color when the autoclave process is effective. Take each pile of instruments you sorted and place them in as many bags as necessary.  You shouldn't have too many in a bag because it might hinder the sterilization process. Make sure that any instrument that can open, such as scissors, is left open when you put it into a pouch. The inside of the instruments need to be sterilized as well.  Autoclaving in pouches is convenient because you can see the instruments you need when finished. Once you have them locked in a pouch, you need to label each one so you and others will know what the instruments are needed for. Write the instrument names, the date, and your initials on the pouches. Seal each bag securely. If the bag doesn't already have a test strip, attach one. This will show whether the sterilization was successful. You can now place the pouches in the autoclave.

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Рассортируйте инструменты. Сложите инструменты в пакетики. Подпишите пакеты.


Article in English: Inspect the next layer of the onion for any shriveling or damage, and remove if necessary. If it doesn't look like you want to eat it, keep peeling. Keep the bottom side – the part with the roots or the hair – intact. It's the base of your onion. Start by cutting off the top 1/3 of the onion and discard. Then, you need to core the onion. To do this, insert your knife into the edge of the core, stopping before you hit the bottom (or it won't be a whole onion anymore). Do this around the core until you can pry it out, leaving the bottom intact.  Slice from the hole you just made into the layers, stopping before you hit the outside of the onion (again, you want a whole onion, not wedges). This allows your seasonings to soak through each layer.  Alternatively, you can use your knife tip, and puncture small holes around the middle section of the onion. Instead of in the core, these holes are where you would put the seasoning. Most people start off with butter or olive oil for their base. Then you can add any flavors you like, such as salt, pepper, or garlic powder. A short list is discussed in the first section, though whatever speaks to you is best! Use a combination of herbs and spices, or a pre-prepared seasoning (like a steak seasoning) to get a full-bodied taste that complements the natural taste of the onion. Keep in the mind the dish it's being paired with (if that's the case) when you're debating between a sweet or savory touch. Place the onion pouch onto the grill surface on medium to medium-high heat, and allow it to cook for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Check it only periodically to keep the heat sealed into the pouches. Some onions (and some grills) can take up to 45 minutes. If your onion is taking longer than 20 to 30 minutes, don't fret. This is normally, especially for larger onions. If in doubt, give it a little longer – if it's not quite done, the insides may only be warm. Grilled whole onions are almost a meal in themselves – a small salad and a slice of fresh bread and you're set.  But...

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Очистите луковицу от шелухи, вялых и испорченных частей. Порежьте лук. Приправьте лук любыми приправами, такими как соль, перец, молотый сушеный чеснок. Заверните целую луковицу в пищевую фольгу, запечатайте края. Снимите с гриля и подавайте с тем, что приготовили.


Article in English: Inspect your cut to see if it is deep enough to require stitches, or if you can treat it at home. If the wound is gaping, jagged, or exposing muscle or fat, see a doctor as soon as possible. The cut should be stitched within a few hours to reduce the risk of infection or scarring. It is important to remember to wash your hands before touching your cut or scrape to avoid infection. Wet and lather your hands with an antibacterial soap, then scrub for twenty seconds and rinse. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Shallow cuts and scrapes will usually stop bleeding on their own. If bleeding persists, apply pressure to the wound with a clean cloth. If possible, elevate the wound to help stop the bleeding. Rinse the wound gently with clean, drinking-quality tap water. Wash the surrounding area with a gentle soap and water, avoiding the actual open wound, and pat it dry with a clean cloth or piece of gauze. Sterilize a pair of tweezers by cleaning them with alcohol, then use them to remove any dirt or debris that might be stuck to your cut.  If dirt or debris remain in the cut, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Avoid using hydrogen peroxide or iodine to clean the wound, as they can further damage the tissue around your wound and make it harder to heal. Shallow cuts or scrapes can heal on their own, but adding an antibiotic ointment can speed up the process. Purchase an ointment (such as Bacitracin ) at your local pharmacy. Apply a thin layer to your cut after cleaning and drying it thoroughly. Once the wound is dry, cover it with a bandage. Alternatively, cover the area with a small piece of gauze and attach the gauze to your skin with medical tape. The bandage should be changed whenever it gets wet or dirty, or if blood soaks through. The dressing can be removed after a few days, once the cut has closed itself.

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Выясните, насколько серьезным является порез. Помойте руки. Надавите на порез, чтобы остановить кровотечение. Промойте порез. Нанесите мазь с антибиотиком. Накройте рану.


Article in English: Inspect your selection of apples and separate the apples that have bruises or soft spots from the apples that are still undamaged. One bad apple really can rot the bunch because apples produce a large amount of ethylene gas as they decay. As a result, you should not store damaged apples with undamaged apples. When kept at room temperature in a basket, apples can stay fresh for about two days. This is not a long time, of course, but damaged apples should be eaten within a short amount of time no matter how you store them since a partially decayed apple is likely to spoil faster. If the apples are too damaged for human consumption, you could also consider throwing them out into the woods for deer or other wildlife to enjoy. Even if no wild animal is interested, as the apples decay, they will provide a food source for various insects and other organisms living in the dirt. Apples stay fresher for a longer period of time when kept a little cold. Most modern refrigerators have a fruit drawer or crisper drawer, and if your refrigerator has a drawer like this, you should store your apples there. If not, place the apples in an uncovered plastic container near the back of the refrigerator, where it tends to be coldest. Aside from cold temperatures, apples also need a small amount of moisture to stay their freshest. Laying a damp paper towel over the apples provides just enough moisture, but if you do cover the apples with a wet paper towel, you need to make sure that you do not seal them in an airtight container or drawer. If you have a temperature control dial for your crisper drawer, set it to a temperature between 30 and 35 degrees Fahrenheit (-1.1 to 1.7 degrees Celsius). This is the ideal temperature range for apples to be stored at. Storing them in colder conditions will cause the cells to break down, leading to mushy, inedible apples, and storing them in conditions that are warmer by only 10 degrees Fahrenheit (12.2 degrees Celsius) can cause the apples to ripen twice as quickly. If you do not have temperature...

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Выберите яблоки без видимых повреждений. Положите поврежденные яблоки на стол. Поместите хорошие яблоки в холодильник. Накройте яблоки влажным полотенцем. При возможности следите за температурой хранения. Смотрите за яблоками.


Article in English: Install lengths of J-channel along the inner edge of the fascia. The J-channel will conceal the cut edges of the soffit lengths and will provide a watertight seal.  Your nails should be centered in the channel slots and the nail heads should remain 1/32-to-1/16 inches (0.7938-to-1.6 mm) out. Boxed-type soffits will need a second J Channel strip, running from the fascia to the edge of the house. If the soffit on your house wraps around a corner, you will need to make provisions for the change of direction.  You can do this by installing two J-channels diagonally where the corners of the roof and house meet. You will have to cut a number of soffit and vent pieces at an angle to accommodate the diagonal pieces of J-channel. Vinyl siding usually comes in 12-foot (3.66-meter) lengths. Therefore, you will need to cut these long pieces of siding to fit the measurements of your soffit.  Keep in mind that the soffit pieces should measure 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) shorter than the actual length of the soffit. This 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) gap allows for the expansion of vinyl siding in warm weather. Once the J-channel is installed and the soffit pieces are cut, you will be able install them.  You can do this by pressing the soffit pieces into the channel, bending them to fit if necessary (vinyl siding is quite flexible). If you're having difficulty just pressing them in, you may need to pull the channel lip back with a pry bar or locking tool to get the siding panels to fit . Once the soffit pieces are installed, remove the gutter/downspout and slide the lengths of fascia siding under the gutter apron.  Secure the top edge of the fascia pieces with galvanized or painted nails placed every couple of feet. Reattach the gutters.

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Прибейте под облицовкой J-профили гвоздями. Выясните, как обращаться с обхватывающим сводом. Отмерьте и отрежьте панели для сводов. Вставьте все панели в J-профиль. Защелкните панели на выступах наличника.


Article in English: Installing another operating system on your computer will reformat your hard drive, thus erasing any files stored on your previous OS. For this reason, you should back up any important files onto a removable device. After the installation, you can easily copy them back into Debian. This USB stick is going to be used as the Debian installer. All of its contents will be erased, so make sure to back up any files that you want to keep. The USB stick should have at least 2 GB of storage to hold the installer There are many popular choices when it comes to software used to create Live USB sticks. UNetBootin is available to people using Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. We will be using UNetBootin in this article. If you choose not to use UNetBootin, these instructions will still generally apply to most Live USB creators. From the Debian website under the "Getting Debian" tab, you will be presented with the option to download either the small or complete installation image. Choose the one that best suits your situation.  Choose the small installation image if your computer can connect to the Internet. Choose the larger complete installation image if your computer can not connect to the Internet. This image contains more packages, making it easier to install on devices that have no Internet connection. This file will take longer to download, so you also have the option of downloading it over a torrent. If you have a BitTorrent client, using it will make downloading the file much quicker. On Windows, click the start button and search for "UNetBootin". On Mac OS X, open Spotlight search and enter the same keyword. You will probably be asked to grant the application administrative privileges. Enter your password and press enter. Click on the "Diskimage" radio button. Ensure that "ISO" is selected from the drop down menu, and press the button at the very left in order to open the file explorer. In this window, locate the ISO file you downloaded earlier and open it. At the bottom of the window, ensure that "USB Drive" is...

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Сделайте копию всех важных файлов на компьютере. Достаньте USB-накопитель и и сделайте копию ее содержимого. Установите программу для создания загрузочной флешки (Live USB). Скачайте образ диска. Запустите программу для создания загрузочной флешки. Откройте файл с образом. Запишите установщик на флеш-накопитель. Перезагрузите компьютер и войдите в меню загрузки. Следуйте указаниям в мастере установки.


Article in English: Installing glass block windows requires removing the current window frame, so ensure that you measure down to the masonry and not just the current window frame.  If you are in doubt concerning where the masonry is in relation to the current frame, take several pictures of the window and take them to the fabricator for your glass panels. They can give you a more proper estimate.  Always measure twice. Getting the right dimensions is crucial. This space will actually be a 1/4” mortar joint on each side of the panel, but you can simply subtract 1/2” for your measurement. Whether you are purchasing from a dealer or having your panels fabricated, you will need to take your measurements down to the company where they will show you several styles to suit your needs.  Since fabrication won’t be a same-day process, it is recommended that you leave the current window installed until your block panels are ready. If your panels aren’t being delivered directly to your home, you may want to request a band clamp around the windows. This will help you transport them with less risk of snapping any of the blocks off the larger panel.

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Измерьте пространство. Отнимите 1/2” (1.27см) от ширины и длины. Покажите ваши замеры поставщику.


Article in English: Installing new floors is a big task and is fundamental to your home. To be successful, you need to have patience, adequate knowledge, and proper tools. Understand the time, energy, and commitment that is required before starting major projects. If you choose to hire a professional, be sure they are licensed and experienced. Check their references. Sub-floors are typically concrete or cement and develop weaknesses over time. If you place laminate flooring on a weak or uneven sub-floor, the new floor will be compromised and eventually buckle, damage the laminate locking system, creak, or create micro gaps in the new floor. Here are some ways you can check for problems in a sub-floor:  Use a level to see how flat the floor is. Lay a four to six foot level on the sub-floor, and see how close you can get the bubble to float between the vertical lines. If you find that the bubble is floating to one end of the level, the floor may be uneven.  Use the level to measure gaps. Any depressions that measure less than 1/8" are okay for a new floor installation. If you find gaps larger than 1/8", then you may need to use self-leveling mortar to level the surface.  Measure for any areas that peak higher than 1/8". These areas will need to be lowered to create an even surface. Wood floors will need to be sanded down, and concrete floors will need grinding. Mark all of the uneven areas with a felt-tipped marker to keep track. Cheap laminate flooring has a higher chance of being defective right away and over time. Through usage, it may warp, buckle, and develop permanent stains. If you are working with a professional carpenter, ask for their opinion on the best brands. If you are on your own, ask an experienced home center employee, call a contractor, or check online for reviews on products you are considering.  Purchase approximately 15% more laminate than you expect you will need. This will be useful for boards that are damaged, or in case the measurements are not accurate.  Check to make sure you buy products that do not...

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Важно осознавать вашу задачу. Проверьте черновой пол. Выбирайте качественный материал. Используйте подкладку. Следите за температурой ламината.


Article in English: Instead of a modern belt, use a piece of rope, or gold fabric / string as your belt. Wrap the material around your waist a few times before tying it in a knot to add to the layered look. This will give you a more authentic looking costume. Tie your belt in a knot rather than a bow. If you want to look like a Greek goddess, then you must wear the proper shoes. Don't wear boots or sneakers. Instead, wear gladiator sandals, or even strappy sandals. Ideally, your sandals should be gold or tan in color. If you don't own gladiator sandals but want to get the gladiator sandal look, get some extra string or ribbon and wrap it up around your calves, tying it just below your knees. Accessories always make the outfit, whether for a costume or real life. Once you've added your accessories, you'll have a beautiful costume good enough to win you first place at any costume party.  These accessories can include gold bracelets, gold rings, gold earrings, gold arm cuffs, and gold broaches to pin onto your toga. Finish your look with wavy hair and natural looking, shimmery makeup. For example, carry a small instrument if you want to be a Muse. Or, carry the trademarks of the famous Greek goddesses. Aphrodite could carry a dove (fake birds are usually available at most craft stores) or hand mirror, Artemis a hunting bow or long knives, and Athena would wear a battle helmet rather than a crown - she also has a shield with Medusa on it, the Aegis, but that would be harder - and a spear might be perfect for her, too.

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Повяжите пояс поверх тоги. Подберите подходящую для костюма обувь. Подберите правильные аксессуары для завершения образа богини. Дополните свой костюм отличительными особенностями конкретной греческой богини.


Article in English: Instead of agonizing over what you can’t change, figure out what is in your control and what you can change. Make a list of problems in your life and pinpoint which things you can control and which ones you can’t. For example, if you’re dealing with family drama, you might say, “I can’t control how my sister behaves. I can set healthy boundaries and say ‘no’ when she makes unreasonable demands.” Sometimes things will happen to you that are out of your control. Since you can't change or fix these things, let them go. It’s okay to acknowledge these things and feel frustrated by them. Remind yourself that it’s not helpful to dwell on things you can’t fix, however, and then go do something productive to take your mind off of it.  Things in our past are beyond our control. Learn from past mistakes, but try not to fixate on them. You can't successfully move forward if you keep looking backward. You can't change other people, only yourself. Don't obsess over what other people do. Talk to people if they hurt you, but if you have done everything you can, let it go. You can only control yourself. Are they honesty, compassion, love, acceptance, dedication, or hard work? Whatever they are, figure them out and write them down. Then look at your life. Are you living up to your core values? Are the people in your life living up to them? Knowing what you value can help you be a better person and help you surround yourself with better people. It’s impossible to avoid all forms of stress—you probably have a variety of responsibilities in your life, like paying your bills, caring for family, working, or going to school. You can, however, change certain aspects of your responsibilities so they don't always feel like such a burden.  Are there better days for you to perform certain responsibilities? Can you buy groceries on a Thursday night instead of spending your Saturday in the grocery store? Find ways to adjust your life so you get everything done but still have time for yourself. Does your job make you happy? If not, decide...

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Начните управлять своей жизнью. Отпустите то, что вы не в силах изменить. Подумайте, что делает вас счастливее. Смиритесь с тем, что не все можно изменить. Поймите, что невозможно успеть все. Поймите, что вы могли измениться. Откажитесь от фраз, которые начинаются с "я не. Думайте в первую очередь о себе. Начните чаще выходить из дома и делать что-то. Не оценивайте себя по внешним факторам.


Article in English: Instead of asking yourself, “what do I want to do?,” start asking yourself, “who do I want to be?” That answer will provide you with insight on the type of work you will most likely find fulfilling. Imagine that someone is delivering the eulogy for your funeral. What do you hope that person could say about your life and your accomplishments?    Write down a list of possible careers and career fields. Do not be afraid to get wild and creative with this initial list. The idea behind the exercise is simply to brainstorm; you can narrow down the list to a more productive one later on.  Let yourself daydream. Come up with half a dozen or more “ideal” images of the future. Even if the work you are doing in those images seems silly or unrealistic, mark the idea down. It could provide you with some insight on ideas that are more achievable while still being fulfilling.     Ask yourself what others thank you for. If you want to do work that is fulfilling, ask yourself why your loved ones, peers, and colleagues are grateful for you. The actions you naturally take that enrich the lives of others can provide you with clues on how you can figure out career paths that are enjoyable for you and meaningful to others.     Look for patterns in your past. Think about the tasks you have enjoyed doing in the past, even if they are not tasks you do often or are not things that you would usually include among your list of passions. As long as you found some fulfillment in the work before, mark it down as an option of something you might be fulfilled working on in the future.    Once you create your initial list, take a closer look at it. Begin knocking things off that do not seem realistic or appealing and prepare to focus in on the options that may actually lead you to fulfilling work.  Exercise a little realism. At this stage, you need to seriously ask yourself whether or not something you would like to do can be accomplished. Be honest with yourself about your limitations. For instance, if you would like to create a sanctuary...

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Задайте себе вопрос: Составьте список возможных вариантов. Сужайте список. Определитесь с преградами, которые мешают вам быть тем, кем вы есть на самом деле. Смиритесь с чувством замешательства.


Article in English: Instead of assuming why your teen broke the rules, ask questions like, “What were your reasons for doing that?” Your teen will have to think through the situation and might end up understanding his or her error without your needing to explain it.  It's okay for your teen to feel guilty. If your teen recognizes why what he or she did was wrong, the emotions that come with that realization may serve as a more effective punishment than one imposed by a parent. An appropriate punishment lasting several hours or several days, depending on the violation, can be very effective.  Longer punishments often increase the chance that your teen will act out in response. But if your teen sees an end to the punishment, he or she will be more likely to accept it. Your teen should view your punishment as a reasonable response to his or her violation of the rules. If you let your emotions dictate the punishment, your teen is likely to see your punishment as arbitrary and cruel. Be an example for your teen. Teach your teen constructive ways to deal with conflict, so that he or she will have a constructive model for how to act in future relationships. When addressing your concerns, your choice of language can dramatically affect the conversation. Pinpoint exactly why you're upset. Using general terms like “irresponsible" will make your teen feel attacked. Instead, outline the specific infraction. If you lay down a punishment and end up not following through, your credibility will be damaged.  Your teen may think they can get away with this behavior and start acting out even more. After a long day, it might be tempting to let your teen get away with breaking a rule. However, if your teen feels that the rules are arbitrarily enforced, he or she is less likely to take them seriously.

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Задавайте вопросы. Применяйте кратковременные последствия. Будьте логичны. Будьте конкретны. Всегда завершайте начатое. Будьте последовательны.


Article in English: Instead of blaming your mother and making accusations (which may very well be true), focus on your own feelings and how you are affected. You cannot change your mother's behavior, but you can change your reaction to her by the way you feel. Even if she dismisses your feelings, you have created your emotional boundaries to show her she is over-reaching.  Instead of saying, “You are so cruel”, say, “It really hurts my feelings when you talk to me like that.” It may drive you crazy how your mom behaves, but remember that you can't change her behavior but you can change yours. If you tend to blow up at her when you argue, try responding differently, like responding calmly or not engaging her anger. See how you changing your behavior affects the relationship and how she responds to you.  If your mother constantly criticizes your lack of effort in one area (say, putting away the dishes), see how she responds when you do the task thoroughly and on time. You may want to set physical and emotional boundaries with your mother. It may be time to move out of your mother's home, or cut back visits with your mother. You may want to create boundaries regarding her coming into your home unannounced or cleaning for you. Emotional boundaries may include being firm in how you choose to be treated. You may say, “I want a relationship with you, but when you criticize me I need to leave because that is not healthy for me.” You may want to clearly communicate your boundaries with your mother. Say, “I do not want you in my room when I am not home, and I hope that you respect my need for privacy.” You can fight and run in circles until you realize there are certain topics that you may never see eye to eye on, which can include religion, dating, marriage, parenting, or career choices. Learn to respectfully hear each other's opinions and then drop the issue. Accept that there are fundamental topics that you will disagree on, and leave it at that.  Don't make decisions to make your mother happy when it leads to your own unhappiness; ask...

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Сосредоточьтесь на собственных чувствах. Меняйте себя. Установите границы. Оставайтесь при своем мнении. Сократите общение.


Article in English: Instead of breathing from your chest—taking a breath where your shoulders shrug—try breathing from your diaphragm. Imagine that your breath is coming up from your gut and expanding little air pockets all around your waist. Breathing like this with regularity, and especially in times of stress, can reduce frustration by giving you the calm to help you deal with the actual source of frustration. Taking up yoga, a practice dedicated to deep breathing and non-strenuous exercise, can be a great way to ensure that you are always able to get a good fix of muscle relaxation and serenity. A large factor in becoming easily frustrated is having lots of energy in your body that is practically seeking an opportunity to be released. If your frustration is much greater than whatever triggered it, you may want to adopt an exercise routine. Regular exercise helps boost your mood and for regulating your body’s energy so that you can broach situations appropriately rather than with too much “charge” from all your pent-up fervor for activity. Try cardiovascular exercise, like running, swimming, or biking, in addition to light weight lifting. Visualization is a relaxation technique that involves forming mental images to induce feelings of journeying to a calm, peaceful place. The key to a relaxing visualization is to involve as many of your senses as possible (sight, sound, touch, and smell). To be able to do this, get into a quiet spot where you won’t be disturbed. Your body should also be in a relaxed position as if you are meditating. For example, if you are imagining an open meadow, try to feel the grass underneath your feet, smell the lush woods, and hear the sound of birds chirping as they fly from tree to tree. This technique has you gently tensing and then relaxing each of your muscle groups. One way to do progressive muscle relaxation is to work your way up, tensing and relaxing all of your muscles from your toes and feet to your head and neck.  Tense a muscle group for about 5 seconds and then relax those muscles for...

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Прибегайте к глубокому дыханию. Занимайтесь физической нагрузкой. Пользуйтесь приемами визуализации. Изучите прогрессивную мышечную релаксацию. Отдыхайте от компьютера. Выделяйте время лично для себя.


Article in English: Instead of choosing the first cigar you see, you should know how to recognize each different type of cigar. Ask a salesman for help when you're deciding on a type of cigar. Being aware of the different types of cigars will make you feel more knowledgeable when you actually start smoking them. There is a variety of cigars to choose from:.  The Corona. This cigar measures 6 inches (15.2 cm) by 42-ring gauge -- this refers to the diameter of the cigar. This cigar has an open foot (the part that is lit) and a closed and rounded head (the part that you smoke). The Pyramid. This cigar has a pointed, closed head. The Torpedo. This cigar has a bulge in the middle and a pointed head and closed foot. The Perfecto. This is like the Torpedo, except it has a bulge in the middle and two closed ends, making it a rounder cigar. The Panatela. This cigar measures 7 inches (17.8 cm) by 38-ring gauge and is longer and thinner than the Corona. The Culebra. This cigar is made of three Panatellas braided together. It looks like a thick rope.

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Ознакомьтесь с различными видами сигар.


Article in English: Instead of dominating a conversation by talking all the time, try to listen more to others’ opinions instead. Don’t just listen, but actively listen to what the person is saying. Focus on understanding the point that they are making, and take a few minutes to digest the information. While they're talking, listen, rather than formulating your answer. Then, provide an adequate response.  For example, "So what you are saying is that by being a vegetarian you are also being environmentally conscious. That is a very interesting point. I never thought of it from that angle." Practice active listening by maintaining eye contact with the speaker, nodding occasionally, and asking clarifying questions once the speaker is done. It is normal to want to feel good and give yourself credit for an accomplishment. However, chances are that you did not accomplish it all by yourself. There is always someone, like a friend, family member, mentor, or coworker, that helped you accomplish your goal by supporting your efforts. Take time to give your supporters the credit they deserve. For example, “I worked really hard to get into law school, but I could not have done it without the support of my friends and family. They were always there to cheer me up when my motivation was low.” Always acknowledge other viewpoints in a positive manner. Defer judgment by allowing the speaker to finish what they are saying, and by not interrupting with counter-arguments. You gain or add nothing by attacking the speaker or by putting them down. When it is your time to respond, be honest, open, and candid in your response. For example, "That's an interesting point. However, others argue that dogs, especially pit bulls and German shepherds, are not inherently aggressive. Instead, it depends on their socialization and training. What do you think about that?" Instead of feeling better because you know how to do something better than someone else, feel better because you helped someone be better. By helping others, you will be able to make lasting...

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Больше слушайте. Отдавайте должное другим людям. Принимайте во внимание другие точки зрения. Протяните руку помощи.


Article in English: Instead of eating a ton of sugar, which is tempting to do when you're tired, try eating complex carbohydrates and protein. Sugar can give you a rush of energy, but then your energy will crash. Complex carbohydrates, on the other hand, offer more sustained energy, especially when you pair them with protein. For instance, try some natural peanut butter on whole-wheat bread or a piece of fruit with a slice of cheese. Dehydration can lead to fatigue. Therefore, staying hydrated will help keep your energy up. Try sipping on water throughout the day to make sure you get enough.  The Institute of Medicine recommends that men drink 13 cups and women drink 9 cups of water every day.  Other liquids can contribute to your water intake, such as juice and coffee. However, drinking too much juice can pack on extra calories and cause a sugar crash, so try to limit your intake. Also, though you can count caffeinated beverages, you shouldn't make them the majority of the liquid you drink in a day. Keeping something in your mouth, such as a piece of gum, can help increase your alertness. The best time for this type of trick is when you're in a meeting that you absolutely need to stay awake for.

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Исключите сахар из своего рациона. Пейте достаточное количество воды. Жуйте жвачку.


Article in English: Instead of eating two or three meals a day, try to eat five or six smaller meals throughout the day. This can help you increase your caloric intake and prevent you from overeating at a single meal. You should also snack on high-calorie foods in between the meals. Good snack options include:  Nuts Nut butters on toast or crackers Spreads like hummus or guacamole on crackers or toast Cheese Avocado Fresh and dried fruit If you're too busy to snack or sit down to another small meal, consider drinking high-calorie drinks like protein shakes or smoothies. These should be healthy beverages that offer some nutritional benefit, not just caffeine and sugar.  Try using coconut milk to make your drinks. Coconut milk has healthy fat with high calories. If you'd like fewer calories, you could use almond or hemp milk. For extra calories and protein, make super-strength milk. Mix 1 quart of milk and 1 cup of instant non-fat dry milk powder. Stir this for about five minutes and store it in your refrigerator. Use it just as you would regular milk. Look for high-calorie foods that are also considered nutrient-dense. Many of these foods are good sources of protein, fiber, and healthy fat. Include these high-calorie foods in your diet:  Whole grains: whole wheat or pumpernickel bread, bran cereals, granola, bran muffins, bagels, wheat germ and flaxseed Fruit: Bananas, pineapple, raisins and other dried fruit, fruit juices, avocados Vegetables: Peas, corn, potatoes, winter squash (acorn, spaghetti, butternut) Dairy: Cheeses (especially hard cheeses like cheddar), ice cream, yogurt, and full-fat or "whole" milk and milk products, like cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese. Meat/Plant proteins: Beef, pork, chicken, nut butters like peanut butter, beans, and seeds Make small changes to your normal meals. Avoid using low-fat or low-calorie products. Add healthy fats, like olive oil, to veggies and other low-calorie meals. For example, steam broccoli and add a drizzle of olive oil at the end. While many processed foods are high in...

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Разделите приемы пищи. Пейте высококалорийные напитки. Выбирайте более калорийные продукты с большим содержанием питательных веществ. Добавьте в рацион здоровые жиры. Избегайте пустых калорий.


Article in English: Instead of focusing on the end-goal, break the process down into manageable, daily goals.  For example, instead of saying "My goal today is to get a raise at work," approach the goal from a more manageable perspective. Start with smaller goals, such as getting to work early every day, or going out of your way to have a conversation with your boss. The point of the baby steps is to build up to your end-goal through obtainable, tangible steps. There are countless distractions in today's world, and it can be easy to get side-tracked. Keep your Must-Do list handy and refer to it whenever you feel yourself drifting off course.  Don't allow yourself to get sucked into time wasting activities when you have goals to obtain. Set aside designated leisure time for the day. Resist the temptation to "work on it tomorrow." Remind yourself that you need to accomplish your list today. Take the time to practice skills that you haven't mastered yet. More skills means more opportunities for you.  Hone your skills that you need to achieve your goal. For example, if you are looking for a raise, work on the skills you need for the job on your free time in order to increase your effectiveness at work. Broaden your skillset. Work on skills that may not relate to your current goals, but that interest you. Not only will this keep you productive, it will make you a more well-rounded and capable person. You will hit obstacles and setbacks. Keep your mind focused on your goals and your heart positive. Celebrate each small victory to give yourself a boost in spirit. Approach each defeat as a lesson to be learned; dust yourself off and try another way. Confidence is essential to obtaining goals and changing your life. It will affect all of your interactions with others, and will drastically increase your motivation. Take pride in your actions and thoughts, and own your mistakes.  Be able to laugh at yourself, but avoid self-deprecation. There is a difference between being confident and being cocky. Avoid over-inflating your ego by...

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Делайте небольшие шаги. Проявите самоконтроль и самодисциплину. Дело мастера боится. Никогда не падайте духом. Будьте уверенными в себе.


Article in English: Instead of focusing on what you don’t like, focus on what you do. If you often get compliments on your smile or gorgeous teeth, relish in these positive traits. Move beyond just the physical and focus on positive things you like about yourself that have nothing to do with appearance. Make a list to post on your mirror. Fill the sheet of paper with all the wonderful characteristics that you like about yourself right now. You might include things like “I am strong” or “I care for animals.” Put as many items on the list as you can, and revisit this list regularly as a mood-booster. Smiling makes everyone more beautiful. When you smile, you reap a multitude of health benefits, such as assisting your body with stress-coping. You make yourself feel brighter and happier. What’s more, you can even make others feel more attractive and help spread positivity to them.  Challenge yourself to smile as much as possible, even when you don’t want to. Give it 24 hours. Practice smiling at yourself in the mirror as you get dressed and prepare for your day. Smile at the strangers you pass on your way to school or work. Notice the reactions you get from smiling. Pay attention to how this makes you feel about yourself. Every body is unique. You can’t really make a huge change to how you look, but you can start today making an impact on how you feel. Turn your focus towards leading a healthy lifestyle. When you are treating your body well, you will naturally have a greater sense of self-esteem and increased well-being.  Fuel your body with plenty of water and real, whole foods, such as vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. Exercise regularly to fend off illness, maintain (or lose) weight, and fight anxiety and depression. Reduce stress by engaging in activities that you love. Make time for rest and relaxation. Get adequate sleep to improve your focus and concentration and increase your likelihood of making healthy lifestyle choices. Say “no” to drugs and alcohol, which may make you feel better...

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Обратите внимание на все то, в чем вы и ваше тело просто поразительны. Начните больше улыбаться. Заботьтесь о себе. Занимайтесь аутотренингом.


Article in English: Instead of focusing so hard on what to do with your body, listen to the music first and find the beat. Pay attention to how fast or slow the song is, and how it makes you feel. Really listen to the song that's playing and bob your head to the beat in a way that feels natural. This is a basic move to get you started. Be sure to stay on the balls of your feet when dancing to avoid feeling planted on the ground. People who are nervous have a tendency to tense up in the shoulder and neck area. Be conscious of this, and let your shoulders fall and sway back and forth as you dance. Remember to keep listening to the music as you dance. Try not to focus so hard on whether what you're doing is right, and pay attention instead to whether your body is moving in rhythm with the music. Don't try to dance faster than you feel comfortable doing. Even during fast songs, you can move at a slow pace, as long as you are streamlined with the beat.

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Послушайте музыку. Начните кивать головой в такт музыке. Сделайте шаг вправо и влево. Расслабьтесь. Позвольте своему телу совершать естественные движения под музыку.


Article in English: Instead of following a regular schedule, the best gauge for knowing when to water is to stick your finger into the soil. If it’s dry more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep, add water around the base of the plant. If you insist on watering on a regular schedule, water them daily for the first few weeks, then roughly twice per week for the rest of the growing season. This is all dependent on rainfall, soil conditions, and temperature, though. Follow the application instructions provided for the product. Often, you'll apply flower fertilizers every 1-2 weeks. Remember that hollyhocks often don't flower at all during the first year, and flower fertilizers will not change this. Just be patient for next year! top-heavy plants. Some hollyhocks will start to lean over and have trouble standing, especially in windy locations and/or loose soil. Tie the hollyhocks loosely to allow for good air circulation and continued growth. Hollyhocks look great tied to trellises or fences! This is especially important if you want to keep the plant growing next season, or plan to use the seeds. Seed pods on the stalks are still nourishing and growing seeds for next year's flowers.  As when the plants are first growing, water them at the base instead of top-down, and try to limit splashing up on the leaves. Splashed water can spread fungal leaf diseases, to which hollyhocks are particularly susceptible. Hollyhock is prone to leaf fungal diseases, such as powdery mildew and rust. If you see leaves that are discolored or have a powdery residue on them, assume it’s a fungus. Pluck off or pick up and discard these leaves, and disinfect your gardening tools frequently.  Spray the plants with sulfur- or copper-based fungicide sprays, following the manufacturer's recommendations for use, if you see signs of discoloration or malformation of leaves or buds. Fungal diseases can quickly spread over an entire hollyhock plant or from plant to plant, so take action as soon as you spot trouble. Shake the soap well so it mixes with the water. Spray the soap...

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Регулярно поливайте мальву, чтобы почва оставалась влажной. Используйте органическое удобрение для цветов, чтобы цветение было более обильным. Подоприте и подвяжите Продолжайте поливать растения после окончания цветения. Без промедления лечите пораженные грибком листья. Избавляйтесь от насекомых с помощью инсектицидного мыла.


Article in English: Instead of fully exposing your pile of lumber to the elements, you may choose to stack your wood in a shed. The shed must be open to the elements on one side and contain a series of fans on the opposite side. The fans force air through the stacked wood and decrease your curing time. If you have the resources, you may consider constructing a ventilated dry kiln. Locate or construct an enclosed building that contains fans capable of moving and recycling hot air. Place your stickered lumber inside the building to force air-dry or pre-dry your lumber. For a price, many sawmills will cure green wood, or freshly milled wood, for you. The cost is often offset by the speed with which the job is completed. Most mills will use industrial sized kilns that are controlled by computers. Sawmills can use their software to determine the ideal heat setting based on the type of wood involved, the moisture content that is present, and the amount of wood that is being cured.

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Сушка в сарае с вентиляторами. Сушка с принудительной подачей воздуха. Сушильная печь.


Article in English: Instead of getting on his case, be diligent with your own needs and expectations. Don’t make any assumptions about your expectations. If you request him to do something, make sure you make it clear what needs to be done and by when it’s needs to be completed. Get in the habit of writing things down that need to be done. Don’t leave any room for ambiguity. The clearer you are, the less he is likely to find the wiggle room. Blaming and shaming your husband isn’t going to get you anywhere you want to be. So, hold off on the accusations and instead, let him know how you are feeling. Tell him what is bothering you, how it affects you (and the relationship), and what you would like to work toward. Instead of saying, “I really hate it when you don’t do the chores I ask you to do, I can’t believe you’re so lazy” say “It really bothers me that I feel I can’t count on you to do chores. It sets things back in the home and makes me feel stressed. Can we find a way to work together and make sure things get done in the house?” It’s likely your husband feels resentful or angry and doesn’t feel like he can voice his concern. It’s much easier to make it someone else’s problem instead of his own. He may intend to make you explode in anger so that more blame falls on you than on him. Recognize this pattern and decide whether you want to engage it or not. When both of you are calm, have a real discussion about your feelings. Talk about what is and is not working for you, for him, and for you both as a married couple. Find ways to express your own resentment or anger and encourage him to do the same. Spend some quality time each week listening to each other, empathizing, and supporting each other. These are skills that may need to be built up, so you may not be an expert yet, but make an effort to do so. Show your husband that he can be emotionally expressive around you and that you will support him. And allow him to take this role for you, too.  Practice active listening by repeating or summarizing what your husband says. “I...

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Четко и ясно озвучивайте свои нужды и просьбы. Не вините и не стыдите его. Определите, не чувствует ли он обиду или злость. Выслушайте друг друга. Поищите поддержку.


Article in English: Instead of giving her something she'll set on her shelf, try giving her something you can go out and do. Whether it's something you both love or something you don't like as much but she does, it will make an unforgettable gift. For instance, try getting tickets to a musical or play. Alternatively, you could buy tickets for a local symphony. For instance, try getting her into a painting class if she's always loved painting. Alternatively, you both could try a beer-brewing class together if she loves beer, which could turn into a life-long passion. Just make sure it's something she's passionate about, which you should know from paying attention to what she says and does. Even a short jaunt to a cabin nearby can be romantic under the right conditions. It doesn't have to be super expensive, as long as you think about what you your girlfriend likes. For instance, if she isn't super outdoorsy, take her for small getaway in a nearby city or quaint small town.  For an even smaller getaway, try staying one night at a fancy hotel in town.  Another option is a "staycation." Basically, you both take a day off from work and make fun plans in the city you live in. For instance, you could make her a picnic and go to a park or go to a concert at the botanical gardens.

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Выберите занятие, которое будет интересно вам обоим. Выберите занятие, на котором вы и ваша девушка сможете получить бесценный опыт. Организуйте небольшое путешествие.


Article in English: Instead of going through the full application process, which includes resubmitting proof of citizenship, many Canadian adults may fill out a simplified form instead. If every item on the list below describes your situation, you may follow the instructions in this section. Otherwise, skip to the general application section.   The last time you applied for a Canadian passport or a renewal, you were at least 16 years old. You own a Canadian passport that is not damaged, and has not been reported lost or stolen. That same passport is either still valid or expired no more than one year ago. That passport was issued to be valid for 5 or 10 years exactly. (The difference in time between the issue date and the expiration date is 5 or 10 years.) Your name is still exactly the same as it appears on page 2 of that passport. Download the simplified renewal form from the Canadian government website by clicking this link. Print the form at home, or find a location near you with a publicly accessible printer. Copy shops and libraries are good places to look.  If your pdf viewer allows you to fill out forms before you print, you may do so. Type using all capital letters. Use a black or dark blue pen to fill out section 1. This section lists personal information, such as your physical description and contact information. If you have any questions, look further down the form at section H. In certain situations, this section may require additional forms. Continue to use dark ink and capital letters. Note that section 3 of the form is only required if you were born outside of Canada between February 15, 1977 and April 16, 1981. All other numbered sections are required for all applicants.   Note that a passport valid for 10 years costs additional fees, as described below and in section C of your form. If you are required to fill out section 3, and you do not have a certificate of citizenship issued in 2007 or later, print and fill out this form as well. You are required to have a commercial photographer take your photo and give...

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Проверьте, соответствуете ли вы условиям, необходимым для   продления паспорта. Распечатайте упрощенную форму для взрослых. Заполните оставшиеся части формы. Заполните оставшиеся части формы. Вам необходимы две фотографии, которые соответствуют требованиям для выдачи канадских паспортов. Приложите предыдущий паспорт к заявлению и фотографиям. Уплатите сбор за продление паспорта. Отправьте все документы в одном конверте или отнесите их лично. Подождите 10-20 дней, пока ваш паспорт будет изготавливаться. Распишитесь в паспорте при получении.


Article in English: Instead of grinding through traditional songs, such as "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," that contemporary kids probably don't care about, go for songs the child is familiar with and already loves.  Some songs are great for beginners, but even more complex songs can be broken down into simpler melodies. Ask the child what kind of music they enjoy. Have them list off some of their favorite songs. The more you can include songs the child already enjoys, the easier learning to play will be. Particularly if the child wants to play electric guitar, classic rock songs are both recognizable and will make the child feel like a rock star even though they only know a few notes.  For example, the riff from "Smoke on the Water" is a very simple classic progression that only requires one string. If the child is playing on electric, you can up the distortion so they can really rock with it. Encourage the child to sing along the fret numbers as they play. This will help the child mentally connect the tone with finger placement on the fretboard. While you can spend money on apps or professional teachers, it's not necessary. There are plenty of resources online that you can use to teach kids to play guitar.  For example, you can search YouTube for instructional videos. Make sure you watch the video ahead of time so you know it's kid-friendly and of good quality. There are also websites run by professional teachers who have put brief lessons online for free. For example, Coursera has free beginning guitar courses in conjunction with the Berklee College of Music. These classes may be too complex for younger kids. Justin Guitar is another free website where you can find introductory and beginner videos to help kids learn guitar basics, including simple chords and how to tune their guitars. Once the kids start to play a few riffs, home concerts give them a chance to show off as well as get comfortable playing their instruments in front of a group of people. In warmer months, have concerts in the backyard and invite the neighbors.

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Пропускайте классические песни. Используйте простые ритмические фигуры из классических рок-песен. Находите бесплатные видеоролики и материалы в интернете. Проводите домашние концерты.


Article in English: Instead of having your child’s hand in a bowl of paint or plaster, apply the material with a brush. Spread paint or plaster evenly over the child's hand for full coverage. Gently press down on his or her hand to make sure you leave an actual handprint. Tell your child to hold his or her hand still (if he or she understands) and then gently lift the hand. If you're working with plaster, you may not be able to wait for the material to dry in order to decorate. Follow the kit’s directions for best results. If you waited for the handprint to dry, tap into your imagination and create art from your child’s handprint. Ideas for what to do are listed next:  Using a marker, draw in faces, wings, fins, arms and legs, etc., to create creatures from the handprints. Add scenery. Draw a background pattern around the hands. Use interesting patterns, neon colors, bright lines, etc. Make modern art. Turn the handprints into imitations of famous modern art pieces. Check online for images of such artworks. Ask your child to decorate the handprints. He or she will be bound to come up with fun ideas. Draw around the handprints several times, so that it looks like the lines are radiating out from the original handprints. Use the colors of the rainbow to do this. If it's holiday time, use holiday themes to inspire the artwork touch-ups.

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Покройте кисть вашего ребенка краской или гипсом, чтобы сделать отпечаток. Направляйте руку вашего ребенка на холст, бумагу или картон. Дайте высохнуть вашей краске или гипсу, в зависимости от вашего проекта. Украсьте отпечаток руки, используя вам дизайн.


Article in English: Instead of just awkwardly asking how it's going, try to have a more specific opening prepared to get the conversation flowing. Tell him what you're up to, ask about his plans for an upcoming event, or bring up an inside joke. Be sure to ask him open-ended questions that require more than a simple "yes" or "no."  For example, you might say, "I heard you're going to the Winter Formal with a group of your friends. Fun! What are you planning to wear?" You could also say something like, "I totally spaced when the homework assignment was announced in History. Can you help me out?" Light touches can help you gain the confidence to break the touch barrier in a more romantic way. For example, when you're talking to him, gently touch him on the arm when he says something funny, or "accidentally" bump into him when you're walking together. Everyone likes to be complimented, and it will also communicate that you're thinking of him. Focus on a quality you genuinely like about him—whether it's his eyes, his sense of humor, his hair, and so on—and tell him why you appreciate it. How you carry yourself can tell him a lot about how you feel! Plus, it will probably be a lot easier to move in for a kiss and, when you do, he won't be as surprised. Don't cross your arms, twiddle your thumbs, or clasp your hands together. Instead, orient your body toward him.  For example, if you're standing, keep your toes pointed at him. If you're sitting, point your knees. If you can't help fidgeting, put your hands behind your back so that you look open from the front. You don't have to be totally alone, but a little privacy is ideal. For example, if you're hanging out with a group, go outside to grab some fresh air with him. If you're hanging out in public, try to find a quiet area that feels intimate. For instance, if you're at the mall, you could sit on a bench in a low-traffic area.  You could also try offering to walk home with him or dropping by his house to ask if he'd like to go out for a bit. If you really want to make sure you're...

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Поздоровайтесь при встрече с парнем и заведите разговор. Находите поводы легко и ненавязчиво прикоснуться к парню. Сделайте ему искренний комплимент. Сохраняйте позитивный и открытый язык тела. Найдите удобную возможность побыть с ним наедине. Сядьте или станьте немного ближе к парню. Обнимите парня или прижмитесь к нему, чтобы создать романтическую атмосферу.


Article in English: Instead of keeping cat food in the bag, move the food from the bag to the plastic container after opening the bag. There are many of these available that are designed for pet food. Ants are attracted to crumbs and any food left behind. Wash the bowls at least once every two days, or more if possible. This is extremely important if you have an ant problem. Use a cat safe detergent and rinse thoroughly with fresh, clean water. Deter ants from getting interested in the food area in the first place by keeping it clean. Sweep up any crumbs or leftover food after your cat has finished eating. Mop the floor with vinegar or lemon mixtures to help dissuade ants from approaching. You may consider moving the bowl off the floor when your cat is not eating, or leaving it out during certain hours, but picking it up at night. You can also try to move the bowl to another place. This way the ants may not be able to find it. If you have ants coming into the room, move the bowl away from the ant colony. Try making a boundary around your cat's food bowl that ants can't cross. There are certain substances that will help repel ants.  Draw a line around the bowl with chalk. Place a newspaper under the bowl and surround the bowl with a line of ground cinnamon, coffee grounds, chili powder, or ash.  Surround the edge of the food container with petroleum jelly. Spray vinegar or lemon on the floor around your pet's bowl. Mix 1 part vinegar or lemon juice to 1 part water. Place in a spray bottle and spray around the bowl, creating a boundary. A messy method to prevent ants from reaching the food is to smear the outside of the food bowl with petroleum jelly. The ants have trouble walking up the slippery surface. You can also place this on the outside of the moat container as an extra line of defense. Many essential oils can help repel ants. Try wiping down the floor around your cat's bowl with a damp cloth that contains a few drops of peppermint oil. Ants are repelled by the strong smell.  You can also use lemon, orange, or grapefruit...

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Храните кошачий корм в герметичном пластиковом контейнере. Мойте миски для корма. Содержите место для кормления в чистоте. Перенесите место для кормления. Создайте барьер вокруг миски, который муравьи не смогут преодолеть. На внешнюю сторону миски нанесите вазелин. Используйте эфирные масла. Используйте ловушку для приманивания муравьев.


Article in English: Instead of looking at this moment as you putting yourself out there, try to think of it as you trying to make someone's day brighter. This way you'll feel better about yourself and you'll find it easier to tell the girl she's beautiful. Being nervous is okay, though. You can even tell her "I really wanted to tell you how beautiful you are, but you make me really nervous." When you're telling her that you find her beautiful, be authentic about it. Focus on what you do indeed find beautiful about her, in terms of looks and in terms of personality. Words like "beautiful" and "pretty" and "hot" have been way overused and don't have that much meaning, anymore. try to find different words to describe her that mean beautiful, or can get across how beautiful you find her. To name a few fun and different ones: "radiant," "breathtaking," "elegant," "riveting," or "dazzling." Telling a girl that she's beautiful can be part of your way to let a girl know that you'd like to have a better and more meaningful connection with her. Tell the girl that you love to be with her, that you find her beautiful and her presence makes you happy.

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Будьте уверены в себе. Будьте искренни. Используйте более креативные выражения. Отнеситесь к этому более серьезно.


Article in English: Instead of making an oval with narrow ends, sketch a circle that's as big as you want the skull to be. Make the circle a little longer than it is wide, but don't make the ends taper. To make your drawing look finished, use a small eraser and remove the horizontal and vertical guidelines that you can still see. If you've already drawn over them, leave them. Just erase the ones that stand out. Instead of using a large eraser, try working with the eraser on the end of a pencil.

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Нарисуйте слегка вытянутую по горизонтали окружность. Сотрите заметные вспомогательные линии.


Article in English: Instead of making the conversation about you, stop and ask questions to show your interest in what others have to say.  To avoid being too talkative, it’s important to learn effective listening skills.  A conversation isn’t just about you; it’s about all the people involved.   If you’re talking about your day, or something that you do, ask the other person about their day or what they’ve been doing.   Give them a few minutes to speak. Keep engaged in what they’re saying.  It’s rude to turn your attention, such as to other people or your phone.  If the roles were reversed, you’d probably be irritated if they weren’t paying attention. Ask questions about them.  Get to know them better.  Consider saying things about their family, interests, hobbies, favorite movies, sports, music, or other topics that can help you to know the person. See if you can remember one thing you learned about them that you can refer to next time you talk to them. This will keep you from talking about yourself and let them know you were interested in what they shared. Let’s say you’re the more talkative person in a group.  You might want to talk more if others are quiet.  Instead of filling the dead air with your words, encourage others to speak.  Understand that some people can be shy, or feel less of a need to talk.  And that’s okay. Make them feel accepted, and show an interest in what they have to say.  Say things like, “What do you think about this?” or “I’d love to hear what you think.” If you’re in a group where people don’t know one another, or feel comfortable yet with each other, it may take more effort to get others engaged, but this can be ultimately rewarding. The more that you keep others interested and engaged by learning about them, the more likely they won’t see your talkativeness as annoying. Being interrupted when talking is a common reason why people feel irritated by other talkative people.  Allow the other people time to speak, and to say what they want to say.  Sometimes, they may talk slower than you.  Patience is...

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Задавайте вопросы и проявляйте интерес. Стимулируйте собеседников поддерживать разговор, а не заполняйте паузы. Слушайте и не перебивайте. Учитесь перефразировать услышанное своими словами.


Article in English: Instead of masking the odor, the ozone generator will completely remove it. The ozone actually oxidizes and denatures the residual organic compounds causing the odor. Getting your car detailed by a professional will cost a little bit more money, but you won't have to worry about removing the smell yourself, and you rest assured that the car detailer is drawing on a wealth of experience and resources in order to get your car back to its cleanest, natural state.

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После чистки салона используйте озоновый генератор. Доверьте это дело профессионалам.


Article in English: Instead of meditating to clear your mind, focus on being present in the moment and fully aware of your experiences. Find a quiet comfortable place and spend some time focusing on your thoughts. This will sharpen your mentality and make you feel prepared, both of which can help you stay positive. Tell your mind to be still and do nothing other than think from moment to moment. Researchers have shown that mindfulness can reduce stress. This improves positive thinking by decreasing anxiety, low mood, and low energy associated with stress. Begin focusing on your breaths. Notice how you feel emotionally and physically as you inhale and exhale. Make yourself focus on what is going on around you. While taking thoughtful breaths, use your senses to notice what you see, hear, and feel in the room or space. Ask yourself if your body feels tired, relaxed, or stiff. Pay attention to your thoughts and feelings. Deep breathing is a good way to revisit what consumed most of your thoughts and influenced your feelings throughout the day. Consider working with a therapist trained in CBT. This therapy can help you change your current ways of thinking. Since thoughts strongly influence your outlook, begin to change your negative thoughts into positive ones. To do this, you'll need to start noticing your thoughts. Stop yourself when you begin to think a negative thought and reframe it to become positive. For example, if you're stuck waiting for a bus, appreciate the time you have to unwind or have a conversation with someone else waiting for the bus. It can be helpful to write down these thoughts in order to help you reframe them. For example, you might write down a negative thought (like disliking driving in the rain) to something positive (like getting more practice driving in the rain). Part of being positive is feeling hopeful about the future. Setting goals is a good way to focus on the future. You'll also benefit from a boost in self-esteem when you achieve goals. To improve your chances of successfully meeting goals, make...

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Займитесь осознанной медитацией. Практикуйте глубокое дыхание. Займитесь когнитивно-поведенческой терапией (КПТ). Запишите свои цели. Реалистичные ожидания.


Article in English: Instead of one super long break, take a few short breaks in between different assignments. Maybe have a five minute break for a snack after 30-60 minutes of work.  Take five minutes to stretch, pop outside for a walk, or do something active, instead of just sitting and checking Facebook. It's important to make sure that you aren't sitting at a desk for hours and hours at a time. When you don't take breaks, the work can seem kind of endless. Productivity and concentration suffer, because you end up wasting some time doing other things like going on social media, doodling, or just doing poor work. Caffeine gives some students a much-needed jolt of concentration juice. For others, it's a fast-track to jittering around like a squirrel on speed. Don't drink more than the normal amount of coffee or caffeinated drink you usually consume. It will make concentrating harder. Better than caffeine is just staying hydrated. Drink water or juice instead to make sure your brain is functioning on all levels. It can be kind of hard to focus if you’re alone in a tiny room with just your books and papers. Sometimes it can be helpful to work out in the open where there are other people, or to study in a big group. They can be helpful in keeping you accountable. If you say that you’re working on an essay and they see you browsing Tumblr, they can point it out and keep you in check. As long as you're not sharing answers, working on homework together isn't cheating. Really, it's just smart time management and study skills. It's important to give yourself a reward for the hard work you're doing, each time you finish a task. Working toward a fun activity, treat, or some leisure time helps to motivate you to finish your work quickly, which means you'll have to concentrate.  Try this: Cut some colored paper into strips or squares and write all of your assignments you have for that day. Put these in one pile. Create another pile with an equal number of rewards. Put checking your phone or Facebook page on one, playing a game for 10...

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Время от времени делайте небольшие перерывы. Будьте осторожны с кофеином. Попробуйте выполнять домашнее задание вместе с другими людьми. Побалуйте себя, когда выполните все задания.


Article in English: Instead of pouring water directly onto the leaves and stem of the plant, pour water right at the soil line. This way, the roots are able to absorb water from the base, and you avoid dripping wet leaves. Test the dampness by sticking your finger into the soil about 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep. If the soil feels dry even at this depth, lightly water the plant. If you cannot provide enough natural sunlight for your basil, use fluorescent grow lights or specially designed high-intensity lights instead. Basil plants receiving no natural light should receive 10 to 12 hours of artificial light.  Keep standard fluorescent lights roughly 2 inches (5.1 cm) away from the tops of your plants, and keep high output and compact fluorescent lamps 1 foot (30 cm) above the plants. High-intensity lights should be 2–4 feet (0.61–1.22 m) above plants. A good pH level is usually between 6.0 and 7.5. You can maintain this pH by using organic fertilizer found at your local garden store, or online. Simply mix the organic fertilizer into the soil, and test the soil using pH strips. Since basil is primarily used for culinary purposes, many non-organic fertilizers may pose a potential risk. Direct an electric fan toward the plant, allowing it to rustle the leaves for at least 2 hours a day. Doing this prevents the air around the plant from getting too stagnant and works like an outdoor breeze would. Put the fan on the lowest setting. The plants should be 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) apart to ensure adequate room for growth. You can either thin them out by snipping the basil off at soil level or by removing the basil by the root.  Use your fingers or a wooden popsicle stick or tongue depressor to carefully dig the soil away from the base of a seedling. Slide the tongue depressor under the developing roots or carefully "wiggle" the seedling, roots and all, out of the soil with your fingers after it is exposed. Replant the removed seedling in another pot or in the same pot 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) away from any other seedling, if desired. Once your plant...

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Поливайте базилик два раза в неделю, чтобы ему хватало влаги. При необходимости используйте искусственный источник света. Раз в месяц проверяйте уровень pH почвы. Включайте вентилятор, чтобы имитировать естественные условия. Проредите растения после того, как на всходах появится по две пары листьев. Удалите верхушки после того, как побеги вырастут до 15 сантиметров. Полейте растение, если оно начнет увядать.


Article in English: Instead of providing a person who can talk about your skills and abilities, provide a copy of your actual work which will show your skills and abilities.  For job seekers just entering the job market, consider using school work to demonstrate your abilities.  Reports, presentations, papers, essays, journal articles, analyses, etc. can all demonstrate your skills and abilities. Be sure to redact any confidential or proprietary information in the documents. Most jobs include an evaluation at some point.  And most evaluations are shared with you, so you can keep a copy.  Share these evaluations to a potential employer if you aren’t able to provide a professional reference.  This is especially helpful if your former employer isn’t allowed to provide you with a professional reference.  Be sure to redact any confidential or proprietary information in the documents. In addition to evaluations, you can also try: letters of recognition, thank you letters from clients, testimonials from clients or fellow employees, and awards you’ve won. Corporate references are those written by an employee on behalf of an employer.  The reference is then officially from the employer.  Instead of asking for a corporate reference (on company letterhead), ask for a personal professional reference from a former supervisor or co-worker.  Corporate references are becoming harder to obtain, even if you left your former employer for legitimate reasons.  Many employers are concerned about lawsuits from providing either positive or negative references for former employees. Personal professional references are references directly from another person, and not connected to the employer.  However, the person can be someone you previously worked for or with, as long as they’re providing the reference from themselves and not from their employer. Personal professional references need to ensure that they are speaking from their own personal experience working with you, and are not speaking as a representative of their employer. References do not always...

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Предоставьте работодателю пример своей работы. Покажите работодателю результаты оценки вашего труда на вашей предыдущей работе. Используйте личные рабочие рекомендации вместо рекомендаций от компаний. Предоставьте рекомендательные письма, а не контактную информацию людей, с которым потенциальный работодатель может обсудить ваши навыки. Знайте, какие типы рекомендаций обычно нужны работодателям. Договоритесь с потенциальным работодателем об условиях предоставления рекомендаций.


Article in English: Instead of putting vinegar directly onto your pet's skin, which can irritate his/her skin, you need to make a diluted solution. Mix up 1 cup of ACV, 1 quart warm water, and 1 ounce of Castille soap. This diluted solution is powerful enough to deal with fleas and ticks, but not so strong that you will be able to smell it.  If you want to add something extra to help repel the fleas and ticks from your pet, add 2-3 drops of lavender or cedar oil to the mixture. The scent of the oil will help keep the fleas and ticks off and also give the solution a pleasant smell. You can also add 2 ounces of aloe vera to the mix as well. It will help moisturize your pet's skin and repel the fleas.  ACV is nontoxic to dogs and cats. However, if your pet has sensitive skin, change the ration of ACV to water in your rinse to one part ACV, three parts water. Fleas and ticks can bite humans too, so it's important to protect yourself when you treat your pet. Wear rubber gloves, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants to avoid getting bitten. You may want to tie your pants around the ankles to prevent fleas from biting you there. Completely saturate your pet with the ACV wash solution, making sure to cover every part of her fur. Use your fingers to work the solution into the fur all the way to her skin. The Castille soap should lather some at this point, so rub the suds into her skin as well. Let the solution sit for ten minutes.  Make sure you don't get the solution into her eyes. It will irritate her. If you're dealing with live fleas and ticks, it's best to work outside. If it's too cold to be outside, use your bathtub. If you're dealing with a bad infestation, have a second batch or two of the ACV solution mixed up so you can give your pet a double treatment. Before you rinse your pet, you need to comb through the wet fur. Working section by section, comb through your pet's fur to remove the fleas. Each time you comb through the fur, dip your comb in a bowl of soapy water to get rid of the fleas on the comb. The fleas should come off...

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Приготовьте раствор из яблочного уксуса. Наденьте перчатки и одежду с длинными рукавами. Обработайте вашего питомца полученным раствором. Используйте гребень от блох. Удалите клещей. Повторите обработку яблочным уксусом.


Article in English: Instead of reaching for the roll of paper towels, use a hand dryer to save trees and water.  To replace the paper towels that we discard on a daily basis, 51,000 trees have to be cut down every day. To produce one ton of paper towels, 17 trees are cut down and 20,000 gallons of water are required. Using hand dryers as opposed to paper towels cuts down significantly on waste.  On a global scale, our discarded paper towels result in an estimated 254 million tons of trash every year. In the United States we consume over 13 billion pounds of paper towels every year. While thoroughly washing your hands is the best way to prevent the spread of germs, drying your hands also decreases the spread of bacteria. According to the CDC, germs are more easily transferred to and from wet hands. If you wash your hands and do not dry them, you usually end up with water stains all over your clothes. Use a hand dryer to prevent this from happening. While hand dryers can help reduce your carbon footprint, they still have an environmental impact. They require electricity to run, and thereby play a role in carbon dioxide emissions.  Drying your hands with the typical 2,200 watt warm air-dryer three times a day for one year produces 26.61 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.  To evaluate the carbon footprint of using hand dryers, also think about how your local electric company generates electricity. The more coal it uses, the more carbon the dryer produces. Researchers have concluded that paper towels are the more hygienic and sanitary choice. Here are some of the main reasons why hand dryers are less effective at decreasing the spread of germs:   Dryers in public places are rarely cleaned. People often stick their hands in the dryers or on the rim, leaving bacteria on the surface. The dryers can blow bacteria onto other surfaces and onto people using them. In a study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection, researchers determined that jet dryers left 4.5 times more bacteria in the vicinity than warm-air dryers, and 27 times...

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Экономия воды и сбережение деревьев. Снижение отходов. Уменьшение распространения микробов. Предотвращение возникновения на одежде пятен от воды. Оцените влияние сушилок на окружающую среду. Оцените риски для здоровья человека.


Article in English: Instead of reacting to your emotions in a negative situation, take a moment to observe your physical response. As you observe yourself, take note of how the situation is making you feel. What physical reactions are you having to the situation? For example, if someone calls you a name, you might notice that your cheeks feel hot and your heart rate has increased. After you have noted your physical reaction to the situation, take a moment to acknowledge your emotional response. What emotions are you feeling as a result of the situation? For example, if someone calls you a name, you might notice that you feel angry and embarrassed. After you notice your feelings, let them pass without reacting to them. It's perfectly okay to put off feelings for the moment to deal with a situation, then do your emotional processing afterwards. Letting the feeling pass will allow you to respond with more assertiveness and less emotion. It may be difficult to put your initial feeling aside at first, but it will get easier with practice. Once you have detached yourself from the situation, take a moment to decide how to respond in an assertive, unemotional way. Or, don't respond at all! If you do not feel capable of responding without emotion, ask to be excused from the situation. For example, you might say, “Hold on a second. I have to use the restroom.” Then go to the restroom for a few minutes and use the time to compose yourself.

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Понаблюдайте за собой в трудной ситуации. Признайте наличие эмоций. На мгновенье отбросьте все свои эмоции. Ответьте на ситуацию с уверенностью или ничего не делайте.


Article in English: Instead of restricting your intake, try focusing on eating healthy items that fuel your body (and do not satisfy your sweet tooth).  Consider cleaning these items out of your diet:  Trans-fats: These sneaky fats contribute to heart disease and high cholesterol, and are abundant in fast food, processed snack foods (such as potato chips), fried food and shortening or margarine.   If you are not sure, check out the nutrition facts. Sugar: Processed sugar packs many calories without much nutritional benefit.  Do not use artificial sweeteners like sucralose, aspartame or saccharine in your beverages, as some recent studies have shown possible dangerous side effects of these products e.g. some artificial sweeteners found in Diet drinks can increase your risk of a heart attack. Instead, try substituting unsweetened applesauce for sugar in recipes. Not only is fiber good for you, it takes a while to digest and will fill up more space in your stomach, resulting in feeling less hungry.  Try these sources:  Fruits and vegetables: Common choices include celery, apples, spinach, cabbage, berries, carrots, pears and oranges (and many others!). Whole grains: Reach for brown grains instead of white ones: whole-wheat bread, brown rice, wheat tortillas, and wheat pasta. Eat nuts and beans.  Try black beans, almonds, pistachios, pecans and lentils. “Superfoods” are foods that contain very low calorie counts and high fiber content. Some say they require your body to burn more calories to digest than the foods themselves contain The jury is still out regarding the effectiveness of superfoods regarding weight loss, but many of these foods are part of a healthy diet, anyway, so you do not have much to lose by choosing them over other higher calorie alternatives. Superfoods that might be worth adding to your diet include:  Apples, goji berries, blueberries, and pomegranates Eggs, lentils, almond butter, salmon, and sardines Oats, buckwheat pasta, and quinoa Kale, chiles, tarragon, and avocado Low-fat plain yogurt, and parmesan...

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Откажитесь от жирной пищи. Ешьте больше клетчатки. Включите в диету особо тяжелую пищу. Не переедайте.


Article in English: Instead of sitting there thinking about how much you need to pee, focus on your breathing, or the feel of the sun on your face or the ground beneath your feet. Direct your mind toward the sound of the children playing in the next room, or the sight and sound of bees buzzing among the spring flowers.   Meditate, repeat a mantra, or try deep breathing exercises. Some people benefit from mindfully focusing on the feeling of squeezing the muscles that surround their urethra—the opening through which urine exits your body. For others, this type of mindfulness might backfire! Do whatever it takes to clear your mind of thoughts of peeing or visiting the bathroom! Simple and even silly distractions may do the trick. Try things like:  Counting backwards from 99 repeatedly. Reciting poems and song lyrics you’ve known since you were a kid. Reciting the full names of all the people you know in the room, and making up names for those you don’t know. Giving directions to yourself on getting to your home, to the office, to the grocery store, etc. These aren’t good choices for distractions when you need to go! Unless you’re very skilled at keeping your mind completely focused on something like a dripping faucet, you’ll inevitably find your mind wandering to how much you’d like to empty your bladder. Your friends may think it's hilarious to describe waterfalls, rivers, and flushing toilets when they know you need to go. Try saying, “OK guys, very funny. I get the point,” and then change the subject. If they continue, calmly remove yourself from the area. Laughing might cause you to further contract your muscles and put more pressure on your bladder. Alternatively, laughter may cause you to loosen your muscle tension and release urine.  Avoid friends and situations that may cause you to laugh. Watch a heavy drama instead of a riotous comedy on TV! If you frequently release some urine when you laugh, even when your bladder isn’t full, talk to your doctor. You may have a condition that’s sometimes referred to as “giggle incontinence.”

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Практикуйте осознанность, концентрируясь на других аспектах настоящего момента. Отвлекитесь, думая о вещах, не связанных с мочеиспусканием. Не думайте о воде, водопаде или дожде. Не думайте о забавных вещах, которые вызовут у вас смех.


Article in English: Instead of squeezing your reading time into an already full day, set aside in 2-3 hours of reading like it was an activity or event you need to show up at. By dedicating specific time to reading, you will limit distractions and interferences. You will want to read in a quiet place with no distractions, not a convivial area where you might begin a conversation or get distracted by conversations around you. You might want to go to a library or stay in your house when it is empty. Avoid places that will trigger interruptions or disturbances—you may fall asleep in your bed, you may look for food in a kitchen. Because you will be in one place for several hours, you will want to make sure you are not in pain and will remain comfortable for a long amounts of time.  Pay attention to your posture. Make sure the lighting is good so you will not strain your eyes. Make sure you have lower back support, either from a chair, a pillow, or a rolled-up sweatshirt. It will be very tempting to put down the book and do something else. You must resist these distractions and plan for them ahead of time. Turn off your phone. Stay away from a computer, handheld device, video games, or television. Even food can be a distraction. Make sure you have eaten ahead of time or have a snack on hand so that you will not get up and go somewhere else. If you are reading in a short amount of time, you will need to stay focused. You should read the book during the time of day you feel most alert. For example, do not begin reading right before you typically go to sleep, or you risk falling asleep. You can also try drinking caffeine or drinking cold water.

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Составьте расписание для сеансов чтения. Выберите тихое место. Устройтесь поудобнее. Не отвлекайтесь. Будьте бодры и внимательны.


Article in English: Instead of temporary pleasure that you may feel guilty about later, invest in your happiness. If you don't have any work to do, then start doing what gives you happiness (porn gives pleasure, not happiness). Find activities that take up a large chunk of time that will allow you to get out of the house or at least be occupied for a substantial amount of time.  Invest in some hobbies you find enjoyable, especially social hobbies that allow you to make friends and have fun. Look into sports teams or leagues, running clubs, or sewing groups.  Do what piques your interest! Start cooking your meals, go to the gym after work or school, or spend more time with friends. If it's too tempting to be in the house, get yourself out of the house during any vulnerable times. Go grocery shopping, visit a friend, or do some volunteering. Because of its relative ease of access and anonymity, porn can easily become a way to distract from unpleasant feelings, avoid anxiety or avoid boredom. If you find yourself about to watch porn, take a deep breath. Ask yourself, “Is this a way I'm trying to escape?” If yes, determine to try something else instead. You may find yourself turning to pornography after an argument, to self-soothe when feeling moody, or as an excuse to to avoid doing something unpleasant. You may also use pornography as a go-to for boredom when you want a time-filler. Do what you can to push thoughts of compulsive pornography consumption from your mind by refocusing your attention. Distract yourself by reading a book, building model airplanes, talking on the phone, or watching funny videos online. Do what you can to occupy your mind with something other than pornography until the urge passes. If you don't know what to do to distract yourself, do something simple and repetitive, like folding laundry or washing the dishes. Some people use pornography to cope with feelings as a way to escape. Instead of using pornography, find healthy coping skills. When feeling down, take a walk, write in a journal, or confide in a...

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Найдите увлекательные занятия. Не смотрите порно от скуки или волнения. Отвлекитесь. Научитесь справляться со своими эмоциями. Медитируйте.


Article in English: Instead of the bacon, sauté spinach until it wilts, then place that on top of the English muffin. You'll need about 4 cups (960mL) raw spinach for this recipe. Steamed asparagus pairs perfectly with hollandaise sauce. Serve it on the side and drizzle the sauce over the entire plate. Sprinkle with finely chopped basil for more summer flavor. "Eggs Blackstone" uses crisp, fatty American bacon (streaky bacon) instead of Canadian bacon. Pair this with a slice of raw, juicy tomato between the muffin and the bacon. The lemon flavor works wonders with seafood. Complement the salmon even more with a finely chopped handful of dill, mixed into the finished hollandaise sauce.

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Приготовьте вегетарианские яйца по-флорентийски. Подавайте со спаржей. Добавьте американский бекон и помидоры. Замените мясо копченым лососем.