Article: Think of the list of stressors you draw up as a list of opponents to "pick off," one by one. You can't conquer them all, but you can get rid of plenty of them with methodical, thoughtful planning. Start at the bottom of your list, with less severe stressors that are easier to address. For instance, if being late to school or work all the time stresses you out, develop a strategy for getting ready faster. As you work your way up the list, the task will become more difficult. Some stressors simply cannot be overcome. For instance, you may not be able to avoid worrying about your math grade. You can, however, improve the situation by seeking tutoring, perhaps. . Quiet, calming, thoughtful activities can help reduce your stress experience. Turn to them when you are feeling stressed out, but also use them as preventative measures, to get you in a less stressful frame of mind before a big test, for instance. When it comes to calming the mind, everyone is different. Some common options include: reading; laughing; positive-thinking exercises; deep-breathing exercises; meditation; prayer; or whatever works to calm you and help your stress melt away. . Calming the mind and calming the body often go hand-in-hand. In combination, they can help you deal with many common causes of stress, from a bad breakup to your basketball team's losing streak. Try, for instance: Taking a bath. Listening to relaxing music. Painting. Giving yoga a try. Taking up a new hobby, or returning to a favorite one. Getting outside. Take a walk. Breathe in the fresh air. Clear your mind and relax your body.
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Design a "game plan" to deal with your stress. Relax your mind Take up relaxing activities
Article: Signs of infection include reddening, swelling, or pus around the area where catheter had been removed. Fever may also indicate the presence of infection. Continue to flush the area with warm, salty water. Bathe and wash as usual. While you may have discontinued baths when your catheter was inserted, showers are fine. Now that you've removed the catheter, you can take baths as well. Your urine should be clear or light yellow. Presence of light pink urine is also normal for the first 24 48 hours following catheter removal, as a slight amount of blood may have entered the urinary tract. Urine that is dark red in color is a sign of blood, and foul-smelling or cloudy urine may indicate infection. If either of these are present, contact your medical provider immediately. You may experience a slight rash on the area where your catheter has been removed. Cotton underwear allows for freer airflow to the area which aids healing. After removing a catheter, it's important to keep track of your urination patterns. If you have not urinated within eight hours of removing your catheter, contact your health care provider. It's normal for urination to become a little irregular once your catheter is removed. It's common to find yourself needing to urinate more frequently than normal. You may experience a slight discomfort when urinating. If this persists beyond 24 48 hours following catheter removal, this may indicate infection. You may also find that you have difficulty controlling your urine flow. This is not unusual. Keep track of incidents that concern you, and ask your medical provider about these incidents at your next visit. Keep a urination diary to help your doctor determine whether or not any further steps are needed on the path to your recovery. Drinking six to eight cups per day of water will help aid recovery of your urinary tract. Drinking a lot of water can help to increase your urine volume while also flushing out any bacteria or microorganisms in your bladder and urethra. Avoid drinking caffeine as it may irritate the bladder. Limit your fluid intake after 6:00 pm. Drinking too much liquid in the evening may wake you up during the night. Elevate your feet when seated, particularly in the evening.
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Check for signs of inflammation or infection. Keep track of the time when you go to the bathroom. Drink plenty of fluids.
Article: You'll most likely be feeding a wide variety of guests, including babies, adults and kids of varying ages, so plan accordingly. Serve food that appeals to everyone. Remember, some of your guests may not have teeth yet! Also be aware of your guests' dietary needs, including known allergens and religious restrictions. Your child, and many of the guests, won't know how to use a fork or hold a plate. Consider easy to eat, one- or two-bite foods. Cheese cubes Individual sweets Mini sandwiches Fruit pieces Pizza, although it's a little difficult for toddlers to eat without some help Sure, plenty of it will end up on your child's face and hands, but it's a classic photo opportunity and, well, everyone loves cake. Ask your local bakery for theme suggestions, too. Or, you can bake a cake yourself. Your child won't understand more complex and cooperative activities yet, so plan a short, simple activity that makes them the focus, but includes all of your guests. Have guests take turns reading from your child's favorite book. The fun part for guests can be acting out the text and reading it to your baby in different voices. Have a sing-a-long. Your child probably enjoys hearing music, and having your guests participate in singing their favorite songs is a great way to include everyone. Your soon-to-be 1 year-old doesn't really understand yet how to interact with other babies, so don't plan games or group activities that would be only be suitable for older kids. Also consider your guest list. If you're having a lot of somewhat older kids, consider a separate activity space for them with art projects, books and suitable toys. Small bags of candy are a great way to say "thanks" for making your baby's day a special one. You can customize them based on age. For example, you can put dark chocolates or something more even more elegant in the adult favors, while kids will be perfectly content with milk chocolate and sugary sweets. It's always best to avoid giving sweets to babies, so substitute a small, cuddly toy for your tiniest guests.
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Keep your menu simple. Serve finger foods. Have a birthday cake. Plan a game or activity that includes everyone. Plan additional games and activities based on your guest list. Give everyone a party favor.