One strategy to deal with teasing is to pretend like you can’t hear what they are saying in order to transform it into a joke. If they get in your face and try to force you to respond, just hold your hand to your ear and shake your head. This can turn into a funny situation, especially if you move your mouth without making a sound and perhaps pantomime being in a box or behind a wall.  Using humor can diffuse tense situations. If you show the bully how things can be funny instead of hurtful to you, they might start to leave you alone. You can try a good old fashioned cold shoulder, although this action can also carry with it an emotional reaction. If you walk away with poor posture, this makes you look defeated; or if you turn away with tears in your eyes or a flushed face, the bully will know they have gotten to you. Try to walk away with your head held high, as though the bully means nothing to you.  Act like you meant to walk away anyway. Looking bored can also indicate indifference to being teased. You can add crossed arms and tapping feet to show your impatience with the barrage, looking at your wrist to indicate that you don’t have time for this. Boredom shows that you aren’t bothered, and eventually a bully should move on. If someone approaches you with teasing behavior and you don’t want to encourage it, answer them with a comment or question that has nothing to do with their taunts. Ignoring the teasing this way shows that you aren’t interested in allowing it to take place.  Respond with a joke like, “What games do tornadoes like best? Twister!”  Say a comment about something else, like an event or the weather. If none of these ignoring tactics work and the bully doesn’t show signs of stopping after a few days, you can tell a teacher, adult, or other authority figure (such as a boss if it is in the workplace). However, your first request of this adult is for advice, not resolution.  If you don’t solve this teasing situation yourself, it can get worse. Having someone else confront a bully on your...

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Притворитесь, будто ничего не слышите. Молча уйдите прочь. Зевните вместо того, чтобы злиться. Отвечайте на другую тему. Сообщите взрослым или человеку, наделенному властью.


One study found that a stationary activity, like knitting or crocheting, can help you stop obsessing about food. Focus on a simple hobby you enjoy doing, like gardening, sewing, or even painting. Using a hobby as a distraction can lead to improvement in your skills or abilities and a shift in focus. Don’t keep your hunger pangs to yourself. Instead, call up a friend and go for a walk together or go see a movie. Focus on spending time with friends or family, instead of on your hunger. Schedule a routine meet up with a friend during a diet so you have a guaranteed distraction for a certain day and time. This may help to motivate you to get through the day without succumbing to hunger and give you something to focus on instead of your grumbling stomach. Take a walk around your area or go for run or jog to help you unwind and re focus. According to researchers at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, exercise strengthens your brain’s powers of executive function, including your ability to think ahead and control your inhibitions. This will then make it easier to stop thinking about your hunger pangs. Try taking up a yoga class. Yoga can help you deal with temptations and be a more mindful eater. Focus your thoughts on the events of the day or a list of ongoing goals you keep in your journal. You may also want to record your eating habits and the times of day when you feel hungry, as well as how you feel emotionally during these times. Writing down your eating habits will help you distinguish when you’re feeling physically hungry and when you’re feeling emotionally hungry.  Physical hunger usually has symptoms like a growling stomach or lightheadedness. Emotional hunger is when you want to eat but you do not feel physically hungry. Writing down your emotions towards food will help you identify your triggers and prevent them from happening. For example, you may find you get hungry in the afternoon, when you begin to get bored with your work and are looking for a snack. You may then want to change up your...

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Сосредоточьтесь на своем хобби. Пообщайтесь с друзьями. Выполните легкие упражнения. Сделайте запись в личном дневнике. Сделайте что-то вместо того, чтобы есть.


One super easy and tasty breakfast recipe is overnight oats.  This is a newer and very popular way to get in a serving of fruit and whole grains at breakfast.  Plus it takes just a few minutes to make and zero prep time in the morning.  Stay by adding 1/2 cup of rolled oats to a mason jar or tupperware container. Add in 1/2 cup of milk (or almond or soy milk), 1/2 cup of your favorite yogurt, and 2 teaspoons of chia seeds.  Mix well. To add a little extra nutrition and fiber, stir in 1/2 cup of your favorite fruit.  You can try a combination of raspberries, blueberries and blackberries for a mixed berry oatmeal. Seal your container and place in the refrigerator overnight.  Allow to chill at least 8 hours if you can.  The next morning, all you need to do is grab a spoon and enjoy. Another great quick breakfast idea is to make and freeze your own breakfast burritos.  You can make this for yourself plus all the other members of your family.  To start, decide how many burritos you want to make.  You'll need one 8" tortilla and 1 egg per burrito. Scrambled your eggs in a skillet over medium high heat.  Remove and set aside in a bowl. If you want, you can also cook breakfast sausage, bacon or ham.  Cook 1 – 2 oz of these per burrito. In addition, add some vegetables by sauteing some onions, peppers or spinach together.  Again, you want about 1 oz of vegetables per burrito. Mix your eggs, vegetables and meat together in a bowl.  Add in your favorite cheese (about 2 tablespoons per burrito).  Stir to combine. Fill each tortilla with some of the filling.  Roll up your burrito tightly and wrap in plastic wrap and stick the freezer.  Morning of, defrost in the microwave for a few minutes or until heated through. Try making your breakfast burrito fresh if you have a little more time to work with. Take a little help from the store and consider purchasing whole grain waffles.  They're a great source of fiber and can be cooked up quickly in the toaster.  In the morning, pull out one or two waffles (depending on how hungry...

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Овсянка в баночке. Приготовьте и заморозьте бурито на завтрак. Поджарьте цельнозерновые вафли (или хлеб). Приготовьте смуси на завтрак. Готово!


One sure-fire way to ensure you're not delayed by icy windows in the morning is to prevent ice from forming in the first place. To do so, cover your windows with a towel, a folded sheet, or a piece of cardboard at night before dew or ice forms on the window. Try to arrange the cover tight against the window so that dew (and eventually, ice) can't form in any loose spots. One useful trick for your front windshield is to use your car's windshield wipers to hold your cover in place. For your other windows, you may want to use small rocks or other weights to pin your cover down. Pull your towels, sheets, etc. away from the window. They may be damp and/or icy, so, if you plan to use your window covers again at your destination, be sure to lay down a water-tight barrier, like a tarp, before throwing them in your trunk. Though this method should greatly reduce the amount of ice on your windows, there may be a few small patches remaining. Use a plastic scraper, your hand, or a similar tool to remove these if they obscure your vision. If you're in a hurry, you may want to get in your car and use your windshield wipers in conjunction with the defroster and your wiper fluid.

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Укрывайте стекла на ночь. Утром снимите защиту с окон. Соскребите кусочки льда.


One the most common types of piano today is the upright piano.  These pianos are both normally 58 inches (147.3 cm) wide, and despite their differences, both the full vertical and the smaller studio upright can be moved using essentially the same method.  The smaller "studio" uprights usually weigh between 400 and 600 pounds. The monstrous "full vertical" or large upright piano can weigh as much as half a ton. A studio piano's center of gravity is also lower than a large upright's, as it is about 4 feet (1.2 m) tall as opposed to a large upright's roughly 5-foot height. Begin by clearing a path to your destination and measuring all entrances to ensure that the piano will fit through them.  Have your moving truck open with the ramp deployed, if you are moving the piano onto the truck. Try to get one person per 100 pounds of estimated weight to help you move your piano. Ensure that every member of your piano moving grew is wearing rugged leather work gloves, and if at all possible, thick weightlifting support belts to help prevent back strain. Unlike a spinet, these larger upright piano models are too top-heavy and bulky to reasonably move without tilting them onto a wide dolly. After you have locked the piano down and wrapped it in blankets and tape, move the dolly to one end of the piano and, with the help of your crew, gently lean it back onto the dolly.  As many people as possible should be at the dolly end of the piano, to support its weight as it tips back, and along the sides of the piano to keep it on an even keel. This is an especially important point to remember with large upright pianos, since they tend to be quite top-heavy. Don't let gravity  do any of your work for you; ease the piano gently using manpower from beginning to end. With your crew supporting the weight of the piano according to its center of gravity, lead it slowly by the dolly to its destination.  If the piano is too high on the dolly to move through a doorway, it will have to be lifted and scooted slowly through the door a few...

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Обычное пианино – это самый распространенный тип пианино на сегодняшний день. Распланируйте свой маршрут. Подготовьте инструмент. Перевезите пианино.


One thing holding people back from showering after gym class is that they feel rushed to change into normal clothes and get to their next class. Make sure you end the gym activity soon enough to give yourself enough time to get back to the locker room, shower off, and get to your next class. If you are concerned about having enough time to shower and change after the gym activity, talk to your gym teacher about finishing early enough to get back to the locker room. It is common for students to be nervous or uncomfortable with the idea of taking off their clothes around their peers. Don’t let this be an excuse and don’t let it stop you. Not cleaning yourself off after getting sweaty and dirty will only clog your pores. Bacteria love to breed in sweaty clothes, so the sooner you get out of them, the better. Remember that the purpose of your gym class is to help promote a healthy lifestyle. When students don’t shower, they tend to work less during class to avoid a sweat, which can create bad habits later in life. If you are prepared to shower after class, you can push yourself more during gym to get the most out of it. You need to rinse off your skin, which is where all the dirt and sweat are. Keeping them on will only make it harder to get clean. Plus, your clothes will get soaked and clingy, which makes them even harder to take off. While you may be nervous about getting naked, you shouldn’t leave your underwear on. Wet underwear will be clingy and uncomfortable, and won’t dry quickly when it’s under your clothes. Plus, it’s a breeding ground for bacteria, which can be really uncomfortable in the areas underwear tends to cover. Public showers like in your locker room are breeding grounds for athlete’s foot and other fungi. Try to bring something like flip-flops or shower shoes to keep your feet off the ground even as you get clean. Your footwear needs to be open so you can at least rinse off your feet. Don’t wear socks or something else that will soak your foot without rinsing it off. You’ll probably be...

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Дайте себе достаточно времени. Напоминайте себе, что вам нужно принять душ. Снимите одежду. Пользуйтесь тапочками. Примите душ.


One thing that eating slowly can help you understand is when you're satisfied versus when you're full. This is also called "intuitive eating;" you listen to your body and eat when it's hungry and stop when it's full. This can help you with your weight loss.  When you eat more slowly, you're more likely to eat less food overall.  This is because your brain and gut communicate when you've eaten enough food to be satisfied.  If you eat really fast, you're more likely to eat until you're full.  Stop eating when you're satisfied instead of when you're full.  This will help you cut out any unnecessary calories in your meals. Satisfied feels like a lack of hunger, a slight disinterest in your food or knowing you could have a few more bites but then you'd be full. Being full feels more like a stretching, stuffed feeling.  Try to avoid eating to this point as much as possible. In addition to trying to slow yourself down, remove distractions from your surroundings when you're eating.  It can help you concentrate and focus on how fast you're eating and your meal.  Like eating slowly, studies have shown that when you're distracted you may end up eating more and this could cause weight gain long-term.  Try to take 20 – 30 minutes to eat your meal free from distractions.  Turn off cell phones, close laptops, and computers and turn off the TV. If you've been practicing slower eating, you may notice that when you're really hungry or starving, its much harder to control the speed of your eating.  Manage your hunger to help support slower eating times.  Learn your hunger cues.  If you get cranky, lightheaded or a light nauseous when you're starving, be mindful of these symptoms.  These should signal a immediate need for fuel to help prevent you from overeating at your next meal. Also pay attention to the timing of your meals.  For example, if lunch is at 12 and dinner isn't until 7:30 pm, you most likely won't make that length of time without becoming overly hungry or starving. Plan a snack or a small meal in between meals...

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Перестаньте есть, когда будете удовлетворены. Уберите отвлекающие факторы. Не дайте себе голодать перед приемом пищи. Следите за тем, когда вы едите.


One thing that might help reduce your chest acne is to bathe with a cleanser or soap made specifically for acne prevention. There are many acne body washes and soaps available to buy, or you can use ones marketed for facial acne on your chest. Get a cleanser with benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or alpha hydroxy acids. You can buy many different creams and spot treatments to help get rid of acne. Even if it is not marketed for the chest, you can use any acne product for the body on your chest. Look for products that contain benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or alpha hydroxy acids.  You can find many different acne creams or ointments in the store. However, your doctor can also prescribe you stronger ointments, including antibiotic ointments. You can try acne creams, acne pads to wipe across your chest, or other spot treatments. Most people will see improvement in their chest acne within a few weeks. This may not seem very fast, but you can’t rush it if you want to reduce any chances of scarring or making your skin worse. If you don’t see any improvement in your chest acne within two to three weeks, make an appointment with your dermatologist to see if there are medications or other approaches that may be needed.  If you have moderate or severe acne, which means you have 30 or more blackheads or whiteheads, 20 or more inflamed pimples, or 30 or more lesions, you need to be seeing a dermatologist in addition to using at-home methods. Your dermatologist can prescribe a stronger medicine than what you can buy in the store. This might be a topical or oral treatment. Common topical treatments include retinoids and antibiotics, while oral treatments include antibiotics, oral contraceptives, an antiandrogen agent, and isotretinoin.  Caution has to be taken if you are planning on getting pregnant while using isotretinoin, it is teratogenic. The typical antibiotic used is tetracycline, and one side effect is photosensitivity.

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Используйте средство для душа, предназначенное для борьбы с угревой сыпью. Попробуйте применять крем против угревой сыпи. Обратитесь к врачу.


One thing you and your almost BFF can do together is to try something new and exciting that you’ve always wanted to do. This can mean rock climbing, going speed dating together, taking a trip to Portland, or taking a belly dancing class together. Think of something fun that you’ve both been wanting to try, and then make an effort to sign up with your new bestie so you can have something fun to do as you grow even closer. Who knows, if you really like whatever you’ve tried, then that can become “your thing” that you always do together. You could be building a new tradition without even knowing it! True best friends don’t only hang out together when they’re both in super good moods. They’re there for the tears as much as they are there for the laughter. If your friend is having a bad day, you should be there to give her support, to listen to her problems, and to give her advice if she asks for it. Giving your new friend support when she needs it the most will help your relationship grow stronger than ever.  If something is clearly wrong but she doesn’t want to talk about it, then you should tell her you’re ready to talk when she’s ready without forcing it. Your best friend should be there for you during the bad days, too. Your support network will grow stronger with your best friend at your side. You can be BFF without spending every second together. You should make sure that you and your best friend still maintain separate friendships and have time for your studies, your families, and for pursuing your own interests. You don’t have to do every little thing together to be close friends, and in fact, your relationship will be more interesting if you spend more time apart so you can share your experiences with each other.  You don’t want your best friend to feel smothered by you. Let her do her own thing without asking what she’s up to all the time. If she’s out with other friends, you don’t always have to invite yourself along, either. Spending time pursuing your own interests, whether you’re writing songs or...

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Пробуйте новое вместе. Будьте рядом в трудные моменты. Помните о личном пространстве. Всегда находите время друг для друга. Стремитесь расти вместе. Не давите.


One thing you can do around guys is to look for things you have in common so you can get an interesting conversation going. It doesn’t have to be super deep and can be as simple as your mutual affection for Community or your lifelong love for the Cubs. Look at the guy’s clothes, binders, or notebooks for clues about what you may have in common and start a lighthearted discussion about it.  You don’t have to find it immediately. If you get a guy talking for a few minutes or more, you’ll be able to latch on to something pretty soon. This is better than coming right out and asking him what all of his favorite bands, hobbies, or movies are, though you can get around to that eventually. You can also check out a guy’s Facebook profile for hints of the stuff he likes, if you’re nervous about striking up a conversation. instead of someone else. Though “be yourself” may sound like super corny advice, it can be the best advice you get. If you really want guys to like you and to get to know you, then all you can do is to be the person you were meant to be. Of course, if you want to wait for them to really get to know you or avoid topics that may be more suited for your girlfriends, that’s fine, but you shouldn’t change who you are just to fit an idea of what the guys may expect you to do or say.  When you talk to a guy, don’t act like a version of a girl you think he might like more, and don’t try to mimic one of the most popular girls in your high school. This won’t get you nearly as far as sharing your true self with others. If you’re more shy, you don’t have to put it all out there at once. Just open up to guys little by little as you become friends with them. You can wear whatever makes you feel good. If you like babydoll dresses, then wear them all you want. If you’re into leggings and long shirts, skirts and tanktops, or jeans and t-shirts, then that’s fine, too. You shouldn’t wear clothes that are tighter or more revealing than you’re comfortable with just to fit an image of what you think guys are into. You’ll...

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Ищите точки соприкосновения.  Будьте собой Выбирайте удобную одежду. Будьте дружелюбны со всеми. Проявляйте реальный интерес. Удивите парней своей уверенностью.


One thing you can do is to ask the girl out, or even ask her to be your girlfriend, over Facebook. Though some girls may wish you had done this in-person, if you have a really strong bond online and think that she would respond well, then you can consider asking her out right over the Internet. Many people would warn you against this, but if you think this is right for you and your girl, then you can try simply finding a moment when the timing is right, and then asking her if she’d like to be your girlfriend. Asking her out online can help take some of the pressure off both of you. You don’t have to worry so much about saying the perfect thing because you’ll be typing, and she won’t have to worry so much about giving the perfect answer for the same reason. Though you may have really fallen in love over the Internet, it can help you to get a better sense of who the girl is, and whether or not you’re really compatible, by spending some time with her in person. If you’re in the same school or live nearby, then start by initiating casual group hangouts with her, and then see if you can hang out solo, even if you’re just grabbing lunch, taking a walk, or seeing a movie. This can give you a better sense of whether or not you two would be a great match. Just be casual about it. Say something like, “I’m hanging out at the mall with a few of my buddies this weekend. Do you want to come join us with a few friends?” Or, “Are you checking out the carnival tonight? I’ll be there with a few people.” Whether you’re hanging out solo in person, or just chatting online, before you pop the question, you should get a sense of whether or not the girl likes you as more than a friend. Though you may get along great, she may think of you as more of a buddy, or she may just have her eye on someone else. When you’re with her or talking to her, see if she’s really excited to you, if she flirts a bit, and if she asks you questions about your life. Think about it more to see if she has a crush on you. Of course, you’re not a mind reader,...

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Подумайте о том, чтобы предложить ей это онлайн. Проводите с ней время. Убедитесь в том, что ваше чувство взаимно. Найдите подходящее время, чтобы предложить ей встречаться. Реагируйте соответствующим образом.


One thing you can do to let go of the man you love is to try a completely new hobby. This can be anything you had thought of trying before but never had the courage, time, or self-discipline to really do. It can be learning to bake pies, singing, taking yoga classes, or even taking a crack at that novel you’ve been meaning to write for the past five years. It doesn’t matter what you do—the important thing is that you throw yourself into becoming better at it.  It takes discipline to work on a hobby, and you should set a schedule that you can stick to so you’re always moving forward. This will help your drive and will keep your mind off of your ex. You can also try picking up an old hobby from your childhood or something you haven’t done in years, such as sketching or playing tennis. There may be some activities that you always wanted to do with your ex, but he either never wanted to do it or you two just couldn’t get your act together. Well, there’s no time like the present to do those things and to move on without him. If you’ve always wanted to go hiking, ask a friend to go with you. If you always wanted to travel to a town in the next state, plan a road trip with your girls, or even go by yourself.  Doing something that doesn’t remind you of your ex can make you feel more independent and more like you’re really growing as an individual. If there was something your ex hated, like going to the movies or eating sushi, enjoy doing that, now that there’s no one holding you back. If you want to let go of the man you love, then you have to spend more time with the ones nearest and dearest to you. Opening up to your friends and family members about your pain can help you feel more loved and less alone. They may offer advice, or they can just give you a shoulder to cry on, and you’ll feel comforted by their love and warmth.  Don’t think that you’re too much of a drag to hang out with people right now. It’s important that you get the love you need and deserve instead of isolating yourself. Though you don’t need to...

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Найдите для себя новое хобби. Сделайте то, что вы никогда не делали с вашим бывшим. Проводите больше времени с семьей и друзьями. Знакомьтесь с новыми людьми. Еще один способ уделять больше времени себе, держать дневник. Будьте всегда заняты. Делайте физические упражнения. Проводите больше времени, занимаясь тем, что вы любите и, что наиболее важно для вас.


One thing you may want to think about before you talk to your husband about having a baby is any previous conversations you have had about them. This may be information you can use to help your  case. Did he say he wanted children before you got married? Did he say he never wanted children? If he said he wanted children, you can discuss this knowledge with him. If he said he never wanted to have children, you should discuss how you believed he would change his mind after being married for awhile. During the process of convincing your husband to have a baby, schedule a block of time each week to discuss the prospect of a child. This achieves a few different things for both of you.  You both have time to step away and collect your thoughts before you talk again. You can even write down points to make, counterpoints, or new reasons to try to convince him. Stepping away gives you both a chance to get your emotions and anger under control. This helps you be able to think logically and convince him calmly and rationally instead of getting emotional and angry and pushing him away from the idea. Talking about it during a set time helps you refrain from nagging him. If you keep pushing him all day every day, you may convince him not to have a baby instead. If your husband is hesitant about having another child, ask him about his reservations. Figure out why he is hesitant. His fears may be valid, like if you are not in a financially stable place. Talk to your husband and find out what he’s scared of.  Make sure to listen to what your husband says. Though you may want to have a baby, his feelings are just as valid as yours. Don’t dismiss his thoughts just because you want a baby. If you believe you can have a baby despite his fears, discuss this with him. Come up with ways to make it work for your current situation. During your discussion about having a child, you should listen to your husband. While it may be hard to listen when he’s so against something you want, you are both partners for one another. He is one-half...

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Вспомните ваши предыдущие разговоры о детях. Выделяйте время на разговор каждую неделю. Обсудите с мужем его опасения. Прислушайтесь к аргументам мужа. Поделитесь своими опасениями. Рассмотрите финансовые аспекты. Упомяните о биологических часах.


One thing you should avoid is apologizing to the guy over text, Facebook, email, or any other way that doesn’t require you to be there in person. Making the effort in person shows that you actually care and that you’re not a coward. Of course, if there are special circumstances, like you and the guy are hundreds of miles apart, then a phone call may be best, but you should stay strong and apologize in person to show he’s worth the effort.  If you apologize online or over text, then the guy will think you don’t really care enough to put in the time and effort. If you don’t apologize in person, then the guy may not even respond. This is never a good tactic. Sure, you may be anxious to know whether or not the guy is mad at you, but asking him if that’s the case time and time again is guaranteed to make things worse. Though you may think that asking him a lot will make him move on faster, it’ll actually make it take longer for him to get over it because he’ll be getting a constant reminder of what happened. The truth is, when he really stops being mad, then you’ll instinctively know it. Asking a million times won’t change a thing. If you really want the guy to stop being mad at you, then don’t give him the lame apology where you make it clear that you’re only apologizing so he’d stop being mad at you. Don’t say, “I guess I should apologize,” or say “I’m sorry” in a passive aggressive way. Instead, make it clear that you’re sincere in your feelings and in your regrets. If you apologize while clearly not meaning it, that won’t get you anywhere.   Make eye contact, turn your body toward the guy, and let him see how much pain you’re in when you apologize. Don’t make excuses for your behavior, either. Own up to whatever happened. Another thing you should avoid is trying to hash things out with the guy at the wrong time. Don’t try to talk to him before he has something important to do, like to pitch in a baseball game, go on a job interview, or take a test. Make sure you talk to him when he seems not stressed and...

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Не пытайтесь просить прощения не лично. Не надо то и дело спрашивать, злится ли на вас парень. Не надо приносить извинения понарошку. Не надо выбирать для разговора неподходящее время. Не пытайтесь налаживать мосты слишком уж скоро.


One time, Vivienne Leigh (the star of Gone with the Wind) was asked in an interview, "Sooo...what part are you playing?" Needless to say, the interview ended there. To get a good interview, there's work involved beforehand. Here are some basics:  Research the person you're interviewing. Know what you're interviewing them about, their interests, and even how this lines up with yours. Dress for the occasion. If you're just meeting for coffee on a Monday morning, you can be casual. Dress how you think they'll be dressing. Make conversation. Don't bust out your pad and paper immediately. Be friendly and casual. This way you'll get to their true personality, not some papered version of them. This doesn't only mean your writing should get better and better (though it should), it also means your writing should get more and more adaptable. Imagine if the writers for Saturday Night Live wrote the New York Times. Different platforms require different skills. Yours should be as varied. This means when there's an opening in the broadcasting department of a local TV station, you're on it, because you've got the writing skills. But when there's a position coming available as an editor of a local magazine, you can do that, too. Most people can't. It's well into the 21st century now – reporters aren't just writing: they're tweeting, blogging, making videos, and going on air. They're maintaining a news presence 24/7 and always reading what others are writing, too. To stay viable, it's necessary. Devote your "free time" to these ideas to fully immerse yourself in the world of journalism. Just as with any industry, a lot of the time it's about who you know, not what you know. With each job you take (even if it's sorting mail), take advantage of the relationships you have there. Get to know people. Make friends. Your career may depend on them later. A large part of this industry is truly about being relate-able and friendly. You have to be friendly to make connections, friendly with interviews, and relate-able on TV and  through...

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Научитесь брать хорошие интервью. Постоянно совершенствуйте своё написание. Чувствуйте себя «как рыба в воде» во всех проявлениях журналистики. Установите отношения с другими в своём деле.


One timeless strategy for finding a partner for a one-time fling is to search the nightlife. Visit your favorite bar, nightclub or lounge and post up for a while. Take note of the women around you and see who is alone and looks like they might be seeking company. When you find a girl you’re attracted to, strike up a conversation and offer to buy her a drink. Don’t harass a woman if she doesn’t want to be bothered or proposition her for sex right off the bat. In the 21st century, having a one night stand is often as easy as getting on your phone. Download a dating or hookup app designed to bring interested parties together and begin playing the field digitally. You’ll be able to tell prospective partners a little about yourself and find out a little about them. If you match with someone who catches your eye, you can begin discussing the possibility of taking things to a physical level.  People often find it easier to cut to the chase when negotiating a one night stand through technology rather than in person. Certain apps, like Tinder and Down, were designed purely to match up people looking for sex. These will be your best bet. The women on apps such as Bumble, OkCupid and eHarmony are most likely looking for something long-term. Find a social gathering hosted by someone you know and go where the action is. There will always be lots of eligible men and women at mixers, and you might even be able to get a mutual friend to make an introduction for you. Spend a little time flirting with different women and get a sense of which ones might be open to a carefree sexual encounter.  Know the limits of decency. If she’s had too much to drink, her judgment may be impaired.  Make sure the girl you’re talking to isn’t there with someone else before you try to pick her up. Ask a close friend to play matchmaker. They may have other friends in their circle of acquaintances who are in a similar position and wouldn’t mind getting fixed up by someone they trust. Your friend will also be able to put in a good word on your...

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Заходите в бары и ночные клубы. Используйте мобильные приложения. Флиртуйте с одинокими девушками на вечеринках. Попросите друзей познакомить вас.


One tried and true way to get over a past lover is to meet someone new. If you feel ready, be open to making new connections. For the first few dates, avoid bringing up your ex. Over time you will be able to talk about her, but while it is still fresh it will only prevent you from moving forward. Even if you don't feel ready to date, make sure you are spending time with friends. Stay connected to your social sphere. It's normal to want to be alone after a break-up. Do not isolate yourself for too long or it will keep you from moving forward. It will be more difficult to forget about your ex if you continue doing the same things you did when you were together. Find new activities that are not associated with her, and will allow you to surround yourself with new faces.  Explore new bars and restaurants so that you meet a new batch of people. There are probably many places you never had the chance to explore while you were together. Join a new club or find a new activity that will allow you to make new friends. These new friends and activities will distract you from the past. They will also share a bond with you that is totally outside of your ex.

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Ходите на свидания. Ведите активную социальную жизнь. Находите новые способы оставаться социально активным.


One type of 3D glasses commonly used in theaters uses polarized filters for lenses, and special projectors that polarize light. Think of the polarizing filter as a barred window: light oriented (polarized) vertically passes between the bars and reaches your eye, while light oriented horizontally can't get through the bars and gets reflected away. With the "bars" over each eye pointing in different directions, each eye picks up a different image, and your brain interprets the two images as a single 3D image. Unlike the red-blue glasses, this image can contain any number of colors. Making these glasses at home is probably more expensive than buying a pair, especially since any theater experience or TV that relies this technology probably comes with a pair of glasses. But if you're interested in the project, purchase a sheet of "linearly polarized" or "plane polarized" plastic film. Rotate the film 45º from the vertical, then cut out a lens. Rotate the film another 90º in either direction, and cut out the second lens. This is the most common design, but you may need to rotate the lens while looking at the 3D image to see what works. Just make sure to rotate both lenses at the same time, since they should always be made from film oriented exactly 90º apart. The actual explanation of polarized light is more technical than described above. Modern 3D glasses usually use circular polarized light, which doesn't require the viewer to keep his head still while watching. To make these lenses at home, you would need one sheet of counterclockwise circular polarized plastic, and one sheet of clockwise polarized plastic (also called left- and right-handed). This is more expensive than linear filters. Sometimes called "Active 3D," this technology requires advanced design that can't be copied at home. In order to send a different image to each eye (which is the cornerstone of all 3D technology), the television monitor switches rapidly between two different images, many times per second. The special glasses you wear while...

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Узнайте о поляризационных очках. Сделайте собственные поляризационные очки. Ознакомьтесь с понятием «синхронизированных очков».


One unfortunate consequence of wearing red lipstick (especially matte lipstick) is that dry, peeling, and flaky lips are exaggerated. Use a sugar scrub to remove any dead skin from your lips, and follow up with your favorite moisturizer. Your lips will look significantly improved in red lipstick if they are smoothed and softened first. To make your lips really pop, use a light concealer or highlighter and a small brush to apply around the outside of your lips. Gently blend the outer edge of the line for a more natural look. This will draw attention to your lips and create a greater contrast between the red of your lips and the natural tone of your skin. Unlike lip liner of old, a nude or red shade will work to fill the grooves of your lips with a waxy coating, providing a totally smooth blank canvas for the lipstick. Draw on the outline of your lips, and then fill in the entirety of your lips with the liner. If you make a mistake, don't swipe it off with your finger––use makeup remover on a Q-tip (cotton bud) for best results.  Slightly line outside your lips if you want your lips to look bigger. Consider using a reverse liner; it's clear and it allows you to outline your lips to prevent lipstick from running and bleeding. If you don't have a lip liner, pat concealer across your lips. . Apply a smooth, even coat of lipstick to the complete surface of your lips. You can apply it directly out of the tube, or use a lip brush for a more precise application. Make sure to pucker slightly so expose the soft center of your lips, an area often forgotten about. You’ve likely seen women with lipstick on their teeth; definitely not an attractive look. Prevent this very thing by placing a tissue between your lips and pressing them together gently. Alternatively, place your index finger in your mouth and move it around gently. It'll lift excess red lipstick likely to smear on your teeth.

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Смягчите ваши губы. Обведите губы хайлайтером. Нанесите карандаш для губ. Нанесите помаду. Удалите все излишки помады.


One very essential way to prevent and treat constipation naturally is by drinking an adequate amount of fluids.  The second you're able to drink in the hospital, start sipping on hydrating fluids.  In general, people need about eight 8-oz glasses (2 liters) of clear, hydrating fluids each day; however, you may want to aim for more than that to help get your bowels restarted after your surgery.  Try fluids like:  water, sparkling water, flavored water, decaf coffee and decaf tea. Avoid caffeinated beverages since these can deplete your body of fluids.  Also stay away from sodas, fruit juice cocktails, fruit drinks, alcohol and energy drinks. In addition to plain water, there are some teas that are designed to help give you the gentle urge to go.  Try including these teas as part of your fluids after surgery.  Look at your local pharmacy or a health food store for natural laxative teas.  These are not stimulants and just combine herbs and dried tea to help relieve constipation. Since there are a variety of herbs and teas that can help move your bowels, look at the front description.  It should say "gentle laxative" or "bowel regulation."  This is the type you're looking for. Try to drink these teas plain without adding sugar; however, just a touch of added sweetness from honey won't hurt. Drink a glass or two of these teas daily, but don't overdo it.  Many times, it takes a few hours for these herbal remedies to work. An old school natural remedy for constipation that works well is adding prunes or prune juice to your diet.  This is a great first remedy to try when you're feeling constipated.  Both prunes and 100% prune juice are great natural laxatives.  Prunes have a naturally occurring sugar known as sorbitol which acts like a gentle laxative. Start by drinking about 4 – 8 oz  of prune juice once a day.  Make sure that you buy 100% prune juice.  In addition, if the prune juice is warm, it can help alleviate your constipation a bit quicker. If you want to eat prunes for your constipation relief, buy prunes...

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Увеличьте потребление жидкости. Пейте натуральный слабительный чай. Ешьте чернослив и пейте сок из него. Принимайте добавки с пищевыми волокнами. Воздерживайтесь от пищи, которая вызывает запоры.


One way a tweet that somebody else has written may end up on your profile is if you manually re-post their tweets. This happens when you copy and paste a tweet from another user into a tweet of your own and then post the tweet. These are technically not retweets and the process of removing them is the same as it would be for a regular tweet, so what follows is an explanation of how to delete tweets from your Twitter profile. The way you find your profile depends on whether you're using Twitter on your computer or on your phone:  On the mobile app, do this by tapping the avatar at the bottom-right corner of your screen that says "Me". On a web browser, click on the picture of your avatar at the top-right corner of your screen. Click on the name of your Twitter handle as it appears in the drop down menu. Scroll through your profile to see the full history of your tweets, until you come across the tweet you would like to delete. If you remember what the tweet said, you can type keywords from the tweet into the search bar at the top-right corner of your screen to search for a specific tweet (although this method will give you results from other users, too). A list of options will appear. The tweet will be removed from your profile!

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Поймите разницу между ретвитом и копией твита. Зайдите в профиль. Когда вы окажетесь в своем профиле, найдите твит, который хотите удалить. Нажмите на три серые точки в правом нижнем углу твита, который хотите удалить. Нажмите «Удалить твит».


One way of keeping dogs from eating houseplants is simply to move them to a location that is out of the dog's reach. This can be achieved with the use of tables or plant stands. Houseplants that grow in vines should be trimmed back to stay out of reach of the dog or placed totally out of reach. You may also be able to build cages around the plants using chicken wire or other products that will cut off access to plants. Using a motion-sensitive repellent, you can train dogs to stay away from plants. When your dog approaches your houseplants, a motion-sensitive device will trigger, scaring the dog away from the plants, and reinforcing the idea that he should probably leave them alone. These devices come in many varieties, sometimes with an air horn or both an air horn and a chemical deterrent. Other varieties may shoot a stream of water to discourage the dog, though these may not be as desirable for use indoors. Consider clicker training as well. Clickers can help your dog understand commands more quickly as well as get their attention quickly. Clickers are available at pet stores, and many dog training academies will give instruction on clicker training. (See elsewhere in this article for information on clicker training.) Many dogs avoid the smell of citrus, so if you dilute lemon juice half with water and use a spray bottle to mist it onto your plants, this might deter your dog from eating your houseplants. If you do not want to spray the diluted lemon juice solution onto your plants, you can place lemon slices in the pots as an effective alternative.  Empty spray bottles can be purchase at dollar or home stores. Be sure to change lemon wedges regularly so they don't spoil. If your dog tends to eat your houseplants when you are not there to discourage him from doing so, keep the dog confined to spaces where there aren't any houseplants while you aren't available to supervise. This can be a room with a door you can close or a pet crate. Always be sure to keep the dog's well-being in mind when crating, as...

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Поставьте растения туда, где собака не сможет их достать. Приучайте собаку не есть растения. Опрыскайте комнатные растения разбавленным лимонным соком. Ограничьте передвижение собаки по дому. Уберите из дома ядовитые растения.


One way of tempering eggs common in Italian cooking is to add raw egg directly to hot pasta to create a rich sauce. Most famously, this is the technique used for making spaghetti carbonara, the simple combination of noodles, egg, pancetta (or bacon), and lots and lots of black pepper. Carbonara is typically made with spaghetti noodles, but also can be made with any noodle you like to eat. Technique-wise, it's sometimes easier to temper the eggs in the pan using longer noodles, which tangle together to create a larger surface and keep the eggs off the bottom of the pan, so they won't scramble. You can do it with any noodle, however. While your pasta cooks, beat about 2 eggs in a bowl and add enough shredded parmesan cheese to double the amount. This can be more than you'd think–around a half cup or so of shredded parmesan. You can use other kinds of cheese, but drier, flakier cheeses like parmesan usually integrate more easily into the egg and melt more quickly than some other kinds. In a carbonara, you'll also add lots and lots of black pepper to the eggs before you add it to the pasta. The pepper is where the dish gets it's name–the pepper grains look like bits of "carbon." For most recipes, you'll fry up some kind of meat, onions, garlic, and spices in a skillet first, then remove the pan from the heat. Cook your pasta separately, then add it to the skillet with the other ingredients. Put the skillet on low heat, stirring the noodles in the meat and vegetables to heat it gently. The goal is to warm the egg on the top side of the pasta before it works through to the bottom of the pan, where it will likely start to curdle. It takes temperature control and good stirring to make it work correctly. Pour the egg over the pasta noodles in the skillet over low heat, using a wooden spoon to stir the noodles around vigorously. Continue agitating the noodles, moving them around constantly. They should cook very quickly, and you want to avoid letting them curdle on the bottom of the skillet. Remove the skillet from the...

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Обработайте яйца для блюд из длинной вермишели. Добавьте натертый сыр в яичную смесь. Подогрейте вермишель в сковороде. Тщательно перемешайте вермишель с добавлением яиц.


One way to avoid letting your feelings get the best of you is to maintain a safe distance from the person as much as possible. This may mean staying away from the person in social situations, such as gatherings with friends or coworkers. Or you may avoid the person when you are sharing the same space, such as at school or at work. Keep your distance from the person so you are not tempted to interact with them, as this can lead to a deepen of your feelings for them.  For example, you may try to avoid going to the same meetings or gatherings as the person, especially if you know they are going to be there. You may plan to just miss seeing the person so you do not have to be in close proximity to them. You may also avoid adding the person on social media so you are not tempted to look at their profile or their activity. This way, you cannot get sucked into looking at the person’s activity on sites like Facebook, Instagram, or Tumblr. If you do end up having to be around the person, you should set up clear boundaries so you do not let your emotions take over. Perhaps you avoid touching, hugging, or sitting close to the person when they are near you. You may stand at a fair distance from them with closed body language so you do not appear friendly or welcoming to the person. This can signal to them that you are not interested in them romantically. For example, you may maintain closed body language around the person by keeping your arms crossed over your chest and by avoiding eye contact with the person when you speak to them. The person may end up giving you gifts to show their affection for you or they may make kind gestures towards you. Avoid accepting or encouraging this behavior. Accepting gifts or kind gestures from the person can encourage them to pursue you, which you may not want if you are trying to avoid them. For example, you may politely say, “No thank you” and decline a gift they try to give you. Or you may say, “No, I can do it myself” or “No, I’ll take care of it” if they try to do something nice for you.

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Держитесь на расстоянии от человека. Установите для себя четкие границы на случай присутствия этого человека. Не принимайте романтические жесты или подарки.


One way to be an individual is to find something that you truly and deeply care about and to make an effort to really explore it. If you don’t know what you’re good at yet, then you should try to join more clubs at school, pick up a sport, or take a class in Japanese, creative writing, watercolor painting, tap dancing, or really anything at all that you’ve been wanting to try. Finding something that you love and sticking to it will help you boost your confidence while finding a new way to help you express yourself. Along with finding a new hobby, you can work to see if you can turn it into a passion. You may discover that you really want to be a writer, photographer, or dancer, and this will give you even more confidence and conviction in your abilities. Not every person has to be creative to be an individual. However, exploring your creative faculties can open up new ideas and can make you feel more aware of new possibilities. Try your hand at writing a short story, a poem, a play, or even a novel, or work on writing a skit with your friends just for fun. Explore your artistic side and work on drawing, ceramics, oil painting, or charcoal sketching just to see what strikes your fancy. You don’t have to be particularly good at it, but you should be willing to try if you want to be an individual.  Even if all you can draw are stick figures, exercising the creative part of your brain can help you see the world in a new, original way. This is a big part of being an individual. Being creative can also help you discover new ideas you didn’t know you had. You may never have thought about the world in a certain way until you tried your hand at writing short stories. Another way to be an individual is to step outside of your comfort zone and to accept the new challenges the world may bring. Volunteer in a new part of town; run for class president; apply for a job that you’re not sure you’re qualified for. Help your friend figure out a difficult project. When a challenge comes your way, don’t bat it away and stick to...

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Найдите новое хобби. Исследуйте свою творческую сторону. Принимайте испытания. Проводите больше времени с людьми, которыми вы восхищаетесь. Используйте навыки критического мышления. Не делайте того, что ожидают от вас другие люди.


One way to beautify your home is to plant trees or flowers around your house to add to the landscape. You don’t need to go all-out with an ornate display. A bed of brightly-colored flowers, or some small bushes, can really enhance the natural beauty of your home.  Aside from looking good, plants take in carbon dioxide from the air and expel oxygen, making for a more breathable atmosphere. Be sure to trim branches from bushes and trees if they begin to obstruct public walkways and paths. Longer grass doesn’t look good on a lawn, so help out the neighborhood by keeping yours neat and trim. Use a lawnmower regularly to keep your grass from getting too long, and trim the sides with an edger. Good lawn work will also involve pulling out weeds and take care of ugly brown patches. Don’t ignore those parts of lawn care. In most towns, property owners are responsible for keeping the sidewalks clean and clear. Make sure you clean up any debris so people can walk easily in front of your home. During the winter, it is important to keep the sidewalk in front of your home clear of snow. Many municipalities, especially cities, will fine property owners who do not keep their sidewalks clean and clear. A little bit of effort on your part will not only help your neighborhood clean, but prevent you from having to pay a fine. The point of storm drains is to gather run-off from rainwater to prevent flooding and keep that water in local waterways. Make sure trash and other debris doesn’t get caught in the drain. You don’t want those items clogging the drain, preventing better flow, or flowing into local rivers and streams. Here are some other ways to keep them clean:  When putting your trash and recycling out, make sure that the lids are on tightly and that they won't get knocked over. Don't blow or rake leaves and lawn clippings into the street. Avoid using salt or sand on your driveway. When the snow thaws, the sand and salt will slow into the storm drain and pollute the waterways. Avoid using fertilizers, pesticides, and...

TL;DR in Russian:

Высаживайте растения. Ухаживайте за газоном. Следите за прилегающим тротуаром. Следите за чистотой ливневых канализаций.


One way to break the ice is to pay attention to what is going on around you. Find something in your environment that you can make a funny comment about. For example, if it is lunch and the food hasn’t arrived yet and you two are waiting outside in the heat, you can something silly like, “Do you think they’re going to get us water for this wait, or do they just want us to die?” Guys find playfulness attractive in girls, and it will give you something to make a little bond over.   Even if you don’t think of yourself as a funny person, you can still be playful.  This playfulness can help make the conversation fun and low pressure. Remember that getting the conversation started is most important thing. Don’t worry too much about how the ice breaker goes. Focus instead on continuing your conversation. One way to get a guy to like talking to you is if you seem like you are having a good time talking with him. A few ways you can show you are having fun is if you make eye contact, smile often, laugh genuinely, and lean forward slightly when you are talking. When you are talking, tilt your head to one side, smile and touch your hair, neck or clothes. But don’t over think it, just do what feels natural as well. Your nonverbal signals should just show him that you are having a good time. Let him know you like messaging with him if you are mostly messaging. For example, you can say something like, “I think you’re pretty fun to text with.” Write down the things that make you awesome. Knowing why you are awesome and not being afraid to show it attracts others.   Do not be afraid to make mistakes around him. Be authentic to the real you, quirks and all. Relax and laugh when you make mistakes, everyone does. Do not act like someone you think that he would like instead of being yourself. Imagine if someone were acting in a certain way to please you, would you like that? Probably not. Enjoy laughing and hanging out with other people in his company. Showing him that you are fun, independent and have your own friends is...

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Озвучьте веселое или игривое наблюдение, чтобы начать разговор. Показывайте, что разговор приносит вам удовольствие. Ощущайте уверенность в себе и наслаждайтесь компанией парня. Проводите время с другими людьми и показывайте свои лучшие качества. Подпишитесь на его страницы в социальных сетях. Делайте публикации в социальной сети. Комментируйте публикации парня. Двигайтесь дальше, если парень не проявляет интереса.


One way to demonstrate that you are mature is to participate in household tasks without being asked to do so. This demonstrates maturity by showing your parents that you have selfless qualities and that you want to help out.  For example, if your parents often ask you to load the dishwasher after dinner, don’t wait for them to ask. Just start doing it as soon as you finish eating your dinner. Seeing you take the initiative will make your parents see that you are mature enough to know what is expected of you and to do it without having to be told. Going above and beyond your normal responsibilities is another good way to help your parents see you as a mature person. For example, if your mother normally does your laundry for you, start doing your own laundry. Having your own money to save and spend is another great way to demonstrate maturity. By taking on a full or even just a part time job you will be earning money that is yours to spend as you like. Maintaining a job over a long period of time is another great way to show that you are responsible and mature, so try to maintain the same job for as long as you can.  Good money habits also demonstrate maturity, so do your best to save most of the money that you earn. Avoid making impulse purchases or spending money on things that your parents might consider wasteful. However, if there is something that you want and you have saved enough money to purchase it without depleting all of your savings, go ahead and buy it for yourself. Your parents will be impressed that you worked hard and saved for something that you wanted instead of asking them to get it for you. Waking up early is a good way to demonstrate responsibility and maturity. People who wake up early also tend to be more productive. Try to wake up around the same time as your parents do and do something productive right away. Work on a project for school, go for a run, or help out with household chores. Get into the habit of setting a daily alarm and waking up as soon as it goes off. Otherwise, your...

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Принимайте участие в организации быта. Найдите работу. Просыпайтесь раньше. Заботьтесь о себе.


One way to discourage aggressive behavior is to have clear, consistent consequences for aggressive actions. This helps the child learn that there are negative consequences if they do something. By not giving in to tantrums or negative behavior, you are not rewarding this destructive behavior. For example, if your child starts hitting you because you want to leave the park, don’t let them stay at the park to avoid a tantrum. Instead, take them home and take away a toy or give them another consequence. This will help them realize that throwing a tantrum and hitting doesn’t get them what they want. Aggressive behavior usually stems from a child’s inability to deal with their strong feelings and their lack of control. You can teach your child how to manage these emotions in a more constructive, healthy, non-aggressive way. For example, you can teach your child to punch a stuffed animal or bean bag instead of hitting a person when they are mad. You can tell them to rip paper or jump around. You may also tell them to go to their special place alone. One way to help manage aggressive behavior or a tantrum is to distract your child. When you distract your child, you interrupt their aggression with a completely different train of thought. This can help break the cycle of aggressive emotion. For example, you may start talking to your toddler about something they enjoy, suggest that you play a game, or give them a kiss. Many times, aggressive behavior in toddlers occurs because they are unable to communicate their frustration or anger. Help your children learn how to use their words. It may be something as simple as the word “no!” instead of hitting. Tell your child to say “no!” instead of hitting, biting, or yelling. You can also teach them to say things like, “Stop!”; or, “That hurts!”; or, “That’s mine!” If your child is extremely aggressive, you may need to take them to the pediatrician or a pediatric psychologist. This may happen if the aggression happens multiple times a day or every day, or if it lasts for...

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Определите закономерные последствия. Научите ребенка “выпускать пар”. Отвлеките ребенка. Научите ребенка нужным словам. Обратитесь к врачу.


One way to distinguish between back and kidney pain is to think about whether you have done anything recently that is likely to cause back pain. If you have done a lot of heavy lifting or have bent over for a long period of time, your pain is more likely to be back pain than kidney pain.  If you stood or sat for an unusually long time recently that could cause back pain. Also, if you have an existing injury to your back it is likely that new pain is related to that previous injury. Because the kidneys are an integral part of the urinary tract, infections and other problems with the kidneys often show up during urination. Look for blood in your urine and pay attention to increases in pain when you urinate.  Your urine may also be cloudy or dark if the pain is coming from your kidneys. You may also feel an intense need to urinate when you are having kidney problems, such as kidney stones. In some cases of back pain you may experience numbness due to problems with nerve compression and blood flow down into the buttocks and the legs. This is a common symptom for those suffering from back pain related to the sciatic nerve. This numbness can even go all the way down to the toes in extreme cases.

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Определите источник болей в спине. Обратите внимание на проблемы с мочеиспусканием. Обратите внимание на наличие онемения в пояснице.


One way to do this is to make a list of all the activities and attractions currently available in the town. Often, tourist are interested in the things they can do and see in your town or city, more than the location of the town or city itself. They will search online for an activity first and then a location. For example: rock climbing Bend, Oregon, or fly fishing Missoula, Montana.  Focus on activities or attractions that are specific to your town. Even a small or strange attraction could attract visitors and bring attention to the town, from the world’s largest paper clip to a man made wave in a river. Ask yourself: What makes the town worth a special trip? What do you have that a tourist can’t get or do somewhere else? Work with a tourism planning committee and narrow your focus on the top three things your town has to offer. The more specific, rather than generic, you can be, the more likely your town will be of interest to tourists. A survey is a valuable tool during tourism planning as it helps you collect information on the town and ensures the community can agree on the branding and marketing for the town. Do face to face interviews or phone surveys. Ask questions such as:  What do you think attracts a visitor to the community? What type of visitor do you see coming to our community? How can we do to improve the visitor’s experience? You can conduct face to face interviews at the local shopping mall. You can also ask visitors to sign up to a mailing list and email them a survey. Ask questions such as:  Where does the visitor live? What attracted the visitor to the community? How did the visitor find out about the tourist attractions? What type of businesses or facilities did the visitor use? What kinds of accommodations or services are needed? A third party endorsement from previous visitors to the town or current visitors is a good way to determine how to better serve future tourists. A good way to do this is to determine target marketing segments. Define market areas that will draw the most...

TL;DR in Russian:

Подумайте, что делает ваш город уникальным? Проведите опрос среди жителей города. Проведите опрос среди туристов. Составьте маркетинговый план. Придумайте уникальный слоган. Составьте план действий.


One way to end a friendship is to let it fade instead of cutting it off in a dramatic showdown. Maybe the friendship just seems like it has run its course.  Slowly contact the person less. For example, if you were talking four times a week, reduce it to one time per week.   Sometimes people using the fade out method will keep the person on their social media friend lists, but just contact them less. This is basically a way to downgrade a friendship but avoid dramatic confrontation.   You could suggest a cooling-off period in the hopes that the person will start forging other friendships and start fading away from you when it ends. Don’t be available when she (or he) wants to meet. After enough such excuses, the friend may just move on to asking other people to go, naturally reducing the friendship. It’s normal for people to change friends over the course of a lifetime and to go through different life cycles, in which their interests change.  If the former friend has really done something grievous to you, such as a clear betrayal, you are actually doing something empowering by ending the relationship. You shouldn’t feel guilty about standing up for yourself or weeding out negative influences. For example, the people you had things in common with in college might not make the best of friends anymore if your life goes in a different direction from theirs both in terms of family or career. Passive rejection is the term given to friendships you just allow to fade out. It means you avoid direct confrontation with the person you are rejecting.  One benefit of this kind of rejection is that it can minimize angry feelings because  the person being rejected might not realize it, and there is not a showdown with negative words shared.   One negative of this kind of rejection is that it can take a long time and requires a certain dishonesty. You’re not leveling with the person about what you’re really doing. If you’re extremely close to the friend and have known them for a very long time, the fade out approach may not...

TL;DR in Russian:

Позвольте ей угаснуть. Избавьтесь от чувства вины. Учитывайте все плюсы и минус пассивного ухода. Не нужно пропадать.


One way to enhance spontaneity is to surprise your love with a hug from behind. As long as they aren't doing anything too important, wrapping your arms around their waist, and resting your head against theirs can be a super sweet surprise. Press your torso up against the back person you are hugging, and wrap your arms around them. It doesn't matter so much if you are taller or shorter, other than where your hands will end up. Generally, the taller hugger relaxes their upper arms, and reaches around to hug with their lower arms. The shorter hugger can hold their arms straight out, rather than bending at the elbow. You can "stack" one arm on top of the other, one arm in front of the other, or even reach up over the chest and hold the shoulders of the person you are hugging; it all depends on the size of your arms and the size of the hugged one where your arms are best placed. Like the front-facing hug, leaning your head on or against someone is a signal of intimacy. If you are as tall or taller than the hugged one, you can nuzzle their face or neck. If you are shorter, you can rest your head sideways on their back. A romantic hug lasts longer than a platonic hug. Gently clutch a little tighter for two or three seconds. Take a deep breath and exhale; relax into the hug and enjoy it. For the person being hugged, caressing your huggers arms is a natural, lovely touch. You can also reach back and caress their face or hair. For the hugger, though, caressing can become fairly intimate without much effort. If you're at that level with the person you are hugging, this is a delightful way to begin intimacies. If not, proceed with caution. It can result in the ice being broken, or your nose being broken. A slow caress is romantic. Enjoy a front-facing hug as you enjoy the closeness of your partner. Should you need further direction, start at the top of the page again. Enjoy!

TL;DR in Russian:

Подойдите к своему партнеру сзади. Встаньте сзади человека, которого вы хотите обнять. Разместите свои руки спереди. Соприкасайтесь головами. Крепко обнимите и задержитесь в этом положении. Используйте свои руки. Поверните своего партнера к себе лицом.


One way to ensure mold won’t grow in a sippy cup is to buy a cup with fewer parts. These fewer parts make the cleaning process easier. Fewer parts also help you make sure you clean everything.  This means there are fewer valves, crevices, and other places for moisture and food to get trapped so mold can grow. Check the way the cup is made before buying it. Because of the issues with mold growing, some companies like Tommee Tippee are developing sippy cups with easier to clean parts. Another way you can help prevent mold from growing in sippy cups is to replace them on a regular basis. Some people use sippy cups for months, even years. This allows more time for mold to grow from skipped cleanings or liquids remaining in them for too long. Think about replacing your child’s sippy cup every two to four months. Using disposable sippy cups might be an easy solution to preventing mold. Many disposable sippy cups are cheap enough to replace regularly. Also, many of these disposable sippy cups are made with valve-free lids that are easier to clean and less likely to grow mold.  You can find these disposable cups through online or major retailers. Some of the disposable sippy cups are as cheap as $3 for a 6-pack of BPA-free sippy cups. Another way to prevent sippy cup mold is to get rid of them completely. Instead of sippy cups, use alternatives.  Cups with straws may be better for speech development. Try letting your child use a regular cup with some supervision. While it may be messier, it may be healthier and better for her speech and teeth development.

TL;DR in Russian:

Купите чашку-поильник с меньшим количеством деталей. Почаще меняйте кружки непроливайки. Используйте одноразовые кружки непроливайки. Перейдите на аналоги чашек-поильников.


One way to figure out if anything is triggering your migraines is to keep a headache diary. In this diary, whenever you get a headache, you will write down activities you do, foods you eat, and feelings you have. Track everything for the previous 24 hours. Write down the time and date that you have migraines and try to make connections between reoccurring migraines and common activities, foods, or feelings.  While you should monitor trigger foods in your headache diary, do not eliminate all trigger foods at once. The stress of avoiding all foods might cause migraines. Instead, use your headache diary to try to piece together individual things that may affect your migraine frequency. Common things that might cause migraines include your hormone cycles, stress, disrupted sleep patterns, and skipping meals. Look for patterns with these common causes. Some foods are believed to trigger migraines in people who suffer from migraines often. Monitor your migraines after you eat these foods to see if they may trigger your migraines. They may a trigger if you get a headache within 12 to 24 hours after eating that food. Foods to monitor are:  Alcohol, like red wine Aspartame Beans Nuts, including peanut butter Caffeine Aged cheeses Foods containing MSG Chocolate Processed meats containing nitrates and sulfites Banana, citrus, avocado, or onions Getting enough sleep can help manage migraines during menopause. Try to get seven to nine hours of sleep every night, roughly at the same time every night. Eating a healthy diet may also help manage your migraines. Obesity can lead to chronic headaches, so a healthy diet can help you maintain a healthy weight and eliminate that cause of migraines. Make sure to eat three meals each day. Try to eat the meals at roughly the same time every day.  Include plenty of fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. You should eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Choose whole grains over refined carbs. Eat breads and pastas made from whole grains instead of white bread...

TL;DR in Russian:

Ведите дневник головной боли. Следите за своей реакцией на продукты-стимуляторы. Придерживайтесь здорового режима сна. Придерживайтесь здорового питания. Не пропускайте приемы пищи. Не забывайте о физической активности. Управляйте своим временем.


One way to get over jealousy is to stop dwelling on what you don’t have. In this case, don’t dwell on the fact that you aren’t dating your crush. Instead, focus on yourself. Jealousy makes you feel bad about yourself because you feel like you’re not good enough or that you are lacking something. You should take this time to do things to make yourself healthier in mind and spirit.   Meditate if you feel overcome with jealous feelings. Sit in a quiet room and breathe deeply as you focus inward, on yourself. You may even think about your jealous feelings and then imagine that you are letting them go. Think about them swirling down the drain like water or floating away like wind. Your jealousy might make you angry and upset. You may feel like sitting in your room, listening to music, and being sad that your crush is dating your enemy. Don’t wallow in your jealousy. Instead, go out and spend time with your friends. Don’t allow your crush or your jealousy to control what you do or your happiness.  Hanging out with your friends can help get your mind off of your crush and your enemy. You can forget about any jealousy you feel by doing other, fun things. If you spend time with your friends, you probably won’t even have time for any jealous feelings. A good way to avoid jealous feelings is not to dwell on them. Find things to occupy your time and stay busy. You can get caught up on things you’ve been putting off or do an activity you haven’t done in a long time. Distract yourself from any jealousy by trying new things.  For example, you may want to take up a new hobby, start playing a musical instrument, or take lessons. You may want to catch up on your reading or movie watching, or beat that new video game you’ve been meaning to. Doing things that make you happy will help decrease your jealousy and make you overall more content. Just because your crush is dating your enemy doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with you or that they are better than you. People are attracted to others for different reasons. Don’t feel...

TL;DR in Russian:

Сконцентрируйтесь на себе. Проводите время с другими людьми. Постоянно находите себе занятие. Подумайте о своих достоинствах.


One way to get rid of cavity pain is to go to the dentist. Your dentist will do an exam and get x-rays of your teeth to see where any cavities or other tooth or gum problems are. Then, your dentist will suggest the best course of treatment for your cavity. The most common treatment for cavities is a filling. If the tooth is infected or abscessed, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics first to clear up any infection, which is important to avoid any further complications. If your tooth or gum aches because of a cavity, taking over-the-counter pain relievers may help reduce the pain. You can take ibuprofen (Advil), acetaminophen (Tylenol), naproxen (Aleve), or aspirin.  Follow the dosage instructions on the label. Make sure not to let aspirin dissolve on the tooth or gum. This may harm your mouth and teeth. You can try numbing gels around the area of the cavity to help stop the pain temporarily. Numbing gels contain benzocaine. You should spread the gel on your gums with either your finger or a cotton swab. Make sure you don’t swallow the gel. Spit out the gel left in your mouth.  Read and follow the instructions on the box or tube to know the amount of gel to apply and how often you should apply the gel. Keep in mind that if your saliva flow increases after you have applied the gel, that is absolutely normal. Your tongue may also go numb for a while, so you may want to avoid talking for a while or you may bite your tongue accidentally.

TL;DR in Russian:

Сходите на прием к стоматологу. Принимайте безрецептурные лекарства. Попробуйте обезболивающий гель.


One way to have more fun at work is to set tangible goals for yourself whenever you head into the office. Though metrics — believing you can write X amount of reports or talk to Y amount of clients in one week — can be a short-term motivator, having more meaningful goals, such as developing your communication skills or writing the most comprehensive report you’ve ever written on a certain subject can help you think of your job in terms of a big picture. Having long term goals that feel meaningful instead of just like you’re crunching numbers can definitely help make your workplace more fun for you.  Write down your weekly work goals before you get to work on Monday, and work on setting monthly or even yearly goals. The more you have to strive toward, the more motivated you will feel. Believe it or not, setting goals and meeting them actually will make your work week much more fun! If you want your workplace to be more fun, then you have to work on being more positive. Sure, everyone loves to complain about work, but if you get into the habit of constantly complaining about work with all of your co-workers, then you’ll be heading in a downward spiral. Though it can help to vent about the things that bother you, try talking about a new innovation or co-worker you like at work for a change, and see how much this improves your level of happiness and your overall mood.  Work on genuinely complimenting at least one of your coworkers each day. This can help set a positive tone to your day. If you catch yourself making a negative comment, try to compensate with at least two positive comments. When your coworkers complain about work, you don’t have to tell them to stop, but you can try to naturally change the subject to something more positive. If you want to have fun at work, then you have to stop thinking that being professional means being serious all the time. If you take a moment to laugh at the funny things that happen at the office, to occasionally share a funny story with a coworker, or just to read a funny...

TL;DR in Russian:

Установите для себя реальные цели, а не только показатели, которым нужно следовать. Генерируйте позитивную энергию. Имейте чувство юмора. Имейте мотивацию выполнять свою работу. Имейте ощущение цели. Не пытайтесь слишком усердно получать удовольствие.


One way to help reduce the oil on your skin is to cleanse it properly. Use a gentle noncomedogenic face wash or body wash. Using harsh soaps may cause your skin to produce more oil. Try a basic oil free cleanser, or one with salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, beta-hydroxy acid, or glycolic acid. The cleansing ingredients help to dissolve the oils and clean your skin. The other ingredients help to clear away dead skin cells and reduce the amount of acne causing bacteria. Try a small amount of the face wash on your skin before using it regularly. These ingredients may irritate your skin, so find one that works for you. When washing your face, make sure to use warm water instead of hot water. Hot water can irritate your skin. This can cause your skin to produce even more oil. When washing your face or body, use lukewarm water. Though you may think that scrubbing your skin will help get rid of oil that can actually be worse for your skin. Don’t use rough wash rags or bath puffs on your skin. Scrubbing your skin with harsh materials can make your skin create more oil. Either avoid using anything on your skin or use a soft cloth. Your sebum production may vary depending on the season. Your hormone levels may change weekly or monthly and affect your oil production. When you notice that your face and body are oilier than usual, you may want to wash with a cleanser with oil-fighting ingredients more often than when your skin is not as oil.  You may want to include toners or clay masks to your regimen when you have more oil. Only apply the toner or mask to the oily areas on your face or body. These products can over-dry your skin. For example, your body may produce more sebum during the summer than during the winter. This means you may need a different cleanser or cleansing routine during the summer than the winter.

TL;DR in Russian:

Используйте мягкое средство для умывания. Смойте средство для умывания теплой водой. Не используйте грубых материалов для умывания. При необходимости корректируйте меры по уходу за кожей.


One way to help relieve pain from a cavity is to use natural extracts. You can use vanilla, almond, peppermint or lemon extracts to relieve pain from a cavity. Soak a cotton ball in the extract, and then place the cotton ball on the tooth or gum where the ache is. Leave it there for around ten minutes. You may also choose to put the extract on a Q-tip. Some essential oils have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that can aid in pain relief. Try using sunflower oil, sesame oil, oregano oil, nutmeg oil, clove oil, or tea tree oil to stop cavity pain.  You can place a few drops of the oil into a few tablespoons of the water and rinse your mouth out with the rinse. You can also put the oil on a cotton ball or Q-tip and rub the oil directly onto the sore gum or tooth. You may want to try packing a cotton ball soaked in one of the oils, particularly clove oil, into the cavity. Try not to get the oil anywhere else in your mouth because it could cause irritation.  Make sure you don’t swallow the essential oil. Always spit it out. Plantain and peppermint leaves have anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve pain in your mouth. To use for tooth cavity pain, place the leaves in your mouth and chew for a few minutes to release the helpful juices. Then, move the leaves over to the sore gum or tooth and let it rest there for around 15 minutes.  You may also choose to use dried peppermint leaves or peppermint tea. Plantains are backyard weeds that have healing properties. The plant is in almost every backyard. The leaves are easy to identify due to the long, vertical veins along the leaf. You may be able to relieve cavity pain using fruit from your refrigerator. Lemons and limes may be able to stop tooth pain because of the citric acid and vitamin C, which have antibacterial properties. Cut the lemon or lime into slices. Then, bite into the slice to release juice into your mouth. Place the juice and the slice over your sore gum or tooth. Apple cider vinegar is used in many folk and home remedies for its...

TL;DR in Russian:

Вотрите в зуб экстракты. Используйте эфирные масла. Пожуйте листья. Положите цитрус на больное место. Приготовьте раствор для полоскания с яблочным уксусом. Пожуйте чеснок, лук или имбирь. Попробуйте пасту из асафетиды.


One way to help relieve tooth nerve pain is to place an ice cube or crushed ice on the tooth. You can do this as long as the tooth isn’t sensitive to cold. Alternatively, you can crush some ice and place it into a balloon or the cut-off finger of a non-latex glove to make an ice pack.  Make sure to tie off one end of the balloon or glove and place the compress on the tooth. You can also use the ice pack on your skin outside the painful tooth to provide pain relief. Garlic, onion, and ginger has been shown to help relieve tooth pain. Start by cutting a small piece of garlic, onion, or ginger. Place directly on your painful tooth inside your mouth. Gently bite down to release the juice. The juice from the garlic, onion, or ginger will help numb and calm your gums. You can massage your gums with oils to help relieve tooth nerve pain. Try a few drops of warm olive oil or some warm vanilla extract. You can also try essential oils that help with tooth pain. Put these oils on your fingers and massage them into your gums. You can also make a mouth rinse with a few drops of essential oils and a few ounces of water. Never swallow any of these oils because they can be toxic. Essential oils you can use for tooth pain include:  Tea tree Clove Sage Cinnamon Goldenseal oil Peppermint Tea compresses may help with your tooth nerve pain. To make a compress with a teabag, soak an herbal teabag in warm water. After the teabag has steeped in the warm water, place the teabag over the tooth. Leave the teabag there for at least five minutes. You can do this two to three times a day while you're in pain. Teas that have been shown to help with tooth pain include:  Echinacea tea Goldenseal tea Black tea Sage tea Green tea Asafetida is a plant used in traditional medicine. This plant usually comes as a powder. To make the paste with asafetida, mix ¼ teaspoon of the powder with fresh lemon juice until it is a paste-like consistency. Once the ingredients are mixed fully, rub the paste over your tooth and gum. Leave it on for around five...

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Попробуйте использовать лед. Используйте чеснок, лук или имбирь. Делайте массаж десен с эфирными маслами. Прикладывайте чайные компрессы. Попробуйте использовать асафетидовую пасту.


One way to help remove some of the bitterness from dandelion greens is to boil them first in water. Fill a large pot with water, add a teaspoon (5 g) of salt, and bring it to a boil. As you wait for the water to boil, fill a large bowl with water and a teaspoon (5 g) of salt. Soak the greens for about 10 minutes, then drain them. When the water is boiling and the greens have soaked, boil them for three to four minutes, until they are tender. Drain the water and shock the greens by rinsing them with cold water until they are chilled. Set them aside in a colander or strainer.  Blanching will quickly lower the temperature of the dandelion greens to stop the cooking process and keep them from becoming soggy.  Instead of discarding the water the dandelions boiled in, consider saving it for watering the garden. Pour the olive oil into a large frying pan and heat it on medium. When it’s hot, add the onion and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about five minutes, until the onion is tender.  When the onion is ready, add in the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds. For an added zesty kick, consider adding a teaspoon (5 g) of fresh, minced ginger. To change the flavor of the dressing, try using walnut, sesame, coconut, or peanut oil instead of olive. Increase the heat of the frying pan to medium-high. When the pan is ready, add the greens and cook them for three to four minutes, until the water has evaporated. As they cook, use tongs or a fork to move them around in the pan. Season the greens with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve with a wedge of fresh lemon.

TL;DR in Russian:

Вскипятите большую кастрюлю воды. Замочите одуванчики. Сварите зелень. Пассеруйте оставшиеся ингредиенты. Пассеруйте листья одуванчика. Уберите сковороду с огня и подайте зелень к столу.


One way to keep all the languages you are learning active in your mind is to try translating between them, rather than translating them back to your native language. This can help you to internalize the languages on a deeper level.  Try using the easier languages as a point of reference for the more difficult ones. For example, if you are a native English speaker learning Korean and Spanish, translate your Korean words and phrases into Spanish instead of English. For an extra challenge, try writing a passage in one language, and then translating it verbally into a different language. Write words and phrases from your different languages on flashcards and mix them together in a deck. Then, quiz yourself. This will help you to practice jumping back and forth between the various languages. Create a new personality for yourself when speaking each language. This will help you keep the languages separate in your mind. Acting on the cliches of different languages can work wonderfully for this. For example, if you are practicing French, you can imagine yourself as very romantic. Try pouting your lips and imitating French actors that you see in films. Multilingual people often claim that their personality changes with each language that they speak. You may find this to be true for yourself as you play with different personas and learn to express things in a new way in your new language. When possible, try to focus on related content in all languages at one time. This will help your brain to make stronger associations with the words. For example, if you are learning words related to animals in one language, focus on animals in your other languages, too. Several language-learning apps and websites, such as Duolingo, Memrise, Clozemaster, Anki, and Lingvist allow you to add multiple languages at once. Download an app, and then add all of your languages, if they are available on the app or website. This way, when you are on-the-go, you have quick access to a way to study any of the languages you are trying to learn. Buy...

TL;DR in Russian:

Делайте переводы с одного языка, который вы изучаете, на другой. Сделайте колоду дидактических карточек со словами из всех языков, которые изучаете. Придумайте персонажей для каждого языка. Изучайте одну и ту же тему на всех языках. Добавьте все изучаемые языки в приложение или на сайт для изучения языков. Помечайте определенным цветом свои учебные материалы.


One way to lead a more enriching life is to learn to forgive others more easily. Though some things are unforgivable, if you’re regularly in the habit of holding a grudge, spending hours seething with bitterness, and resenting many of the people around you, then you won’t be able to live an enriching life. Learn to move forward and to accept that some people make mistakes—or to end the relationship if someone has truly betrayed you. If you let yourself get stuck being resentful all the time, your life will feel difficult and drab.  If someone has really hurt you and it will take time to process that person’s apology, then be honest about it. Don’t pretend like you’re okay and then go on to complain about the person to your fifty closest friends. This won’t get you very far. You can forgive someone and still ask for some space before you start spending time with that person again. If you can’t be around the person without being angry or bitter, then don’t force yourself to do this just yet. If you spend a lot of time around people who make you feel bad about yourself, are incredibly negative, or who influence you to do things that aren’t true to your character, then it’s time to cut them loose—as much as possible, that is. Evaluate your friendships and think about which people make you feel awful about yourself, which people are always bringing you down, and which are actively making your life worse. Though your friends will have low periods, if they are bringing you nothing but negative energy, it may be time to rethink your friendships.  Sometimes, it may not be possible to fully end a toxic relationship if you’re stuck seeing the person regularly. Still, you can make an effort to be around the person less or to not let the person get to you when you do have to talk. Think about the people who make you feel the best about yourself and the most excited about the world, and try to spend as much time with those people as you can. Eating three healthy, balanced meals a day, making sure you get enough rest, and...

TL;DR in Russian:

Прощайте. Прекратите нездоровые отношения. Позаботьтесь о себе. Не спешите. Найдите время для себя. Займитесь волонтерской деятельностью. Минимизируйте количество бытового мусора. Покажите своим друзьям и родным, насколько они важны для вас.


One way to make sure that all of the students are on the same page is to summarize the class discussion as you move forward. You can make it feel seamless, and not like an interruption of the conversation. Even repeating the points that you or your students have made with extra care can help your students get a firmer painting of the big picture. Make a point of slowing down and rebooting every 20 minutes or so, especially if you're teaching a longer class, so that everyone is on track. You can ask other students to help you with this task. Say something like, “Okay, what have we learned so far?” and have volunteers help you out. When the allotted time for the discussion is up, or when things have reached a natural end point, do a full summary of what you covered. Talk about the point you started from, and remind the students of any arguments that were made along the way. Don't invalidate any arguments and focus on bringing together all of the different ideas you talked about instead of acting like you're showing students the one and only way something should be done. Make sure you leave some time to do this so your students aren't distracted and ready to pack up their bags.  This is where leaving notes on the board during the discussion can really come in handy. Having something you can point to can make it easier to wrap up your ideas. You can even try having another student or two wrap up the class discussion. This can make students feel more accountable and involved. Make sure to leave at least a few minutes for questions at the end of class. You want students to leave the discussion feeling like they learned something, not like they are utterly confused. If you wait until the class is almost over to ask if anyone has questions, then students will be much more reluctant to say anything because they won't want to hold up or even prolong the class. Leave a suitable amount of time for questions and make sure to encourage students to speak up if they're confused.   Answering the students' questions can also...

TL;DR in Russian:

Подводите итоги по ходу ведения дискуссии. Связывайте все между собой. Оставьте время для вопросов. Оставьте их в раздумье. Обратите внимание, кто принимал участие, а кто нет, чтобы в следующий раз все изменить.


One way to make your work environment more fun is to bring some more fun activities to the workplace. Though you want to clear this with your boss and make sure it doesn’t lead to too much slacking off, just having some more fun things in your office can lead you and everyone else to have more fun. It’ll give you more to look forward to when you walk into the office and will allow you take short breaks that lead to higher happiness and productivity. Here are some other fun activities you can bring:  Stick some magnetic poetry on the fridge and have fun creating unique phrases with your coworkers. As corny as it sounds, a little basketball and basketball hoop can lead to some fun activity and conversation during breaks, as would a little Koosh ball that you and your coworkers can bring around. If you just came back from vacation, bring back some trinkets as gifts for your coworkers or some photographs to show what you’ve been up to. Bring board games that you can play during your lunch break. If your workplace allows it, having a change of scenery can sometimes have a major impact on your level of happiness. Try having a walking meeting outside with one of your co-workers instead of meeting in your office. If you’re giving an informal presentation, try doing it outdoors or in a new part of the office. If you always eat lunch in the cafeteria, walk across the street to get your sandwich fix. These little changes can make a big difference to how much fun you’re having. Of course, you should talk to your boss first to make sure this is okay. You can argue that it’ll lead to higher happiness and productivity. Another way to have more fun at the office is to spruce up your workplace. This can mean bringing in flowers every week, hoping that someone else will follow suit, placing funny magnets on the fridge, bringing snacks for breakfast, or even seeing if you can bring your dog to work once in a while. As long as it’s okay with your boss, making an effort to make your work environment more fun, cheery, and sunny...

TL;DR in Russian:

Принесите развлечения на работу. Попробуйте сменить обстановку. Украсьте свое рабочее место. Участвуйте в интересных мероприятиях с коллегами вне работы. Смотрите вверх из-за своего компьютера. Будьте добры, вместо того чтобы сплетничать.