Problem: Article: If you find you just can't keep your eyes open, even a short nap can help restore your energy. In fact, a 10 to 20 minute nap is all you need; any longer, and you can go into deep sleep, leaving you feeling groggy. If you can't take a nap, try paradoxical relaxation. Take a moment to close your eyes. In your mind, focus on one muscle group, such as your shoulder and back muscles. Concentrate on what you're feeling in those muscles for about 15 seconds. Repeat with other muscles in your body. Doing so can give you some of the benefits of taking a short nap without having to conk out. Light not only helps you wake up, it can help you stay energized for the rest of the day. To help get over the slump of the afternoon, make sure you throw your curtains open, letting in plenty of natural light. Music can help increase your energy when you're sagging, according to one study. To help even more, tap along with the beat or hum, which ups your alertness. If lyrics distract you, try picking an instrumental piece that has energy. As an added bonus, music can help ease tension. When you're sitting for long periods of time, you're going to feel more sleepy. Just getting up every hour or so and walking around can help boost your energy and keep you alert when you sit back down. Whether it's catching a few minutes talking with your coworkers or peers or pulling up a funny internet meme, a laugh can be good for you. It gets your blood flowing, leaving you more energized. Stepping outside, particularly in a green area, for just 20 minutes a day can boost your energy. If you're feeling sluggish because you didn't get enough sleep, try heading to the park at lunchtime to help get you through the afternoon.
Summary: Try a short nap. Keep the light coming. Turn on some music. Take breaks to walk around. Take a moment to laugh. Step outside.

Problem: Article: After you finish reciting the blessings, pick the shamash candle up with your dominant hand. Use the shamash to light the candle/s, going from left to right. In other words, light the newest candle first, then light the preceding candles. Always use the shamash to light the candles. Never use an already lit candle to light the others. After you finish lighting the candles, place the shamash candle back in its slot. You have just finished lighting your chanukiah! Placing the chanukiah in the window is a way of proudly showing your Jewish heritage and traditions. A key part of the Chanukah story is the defeat of the Hellenistic forces by the ancient Jewish Maccabees. The Greeks had taken over the ancient Jewish temple and were trying to smother the Jewish religion. This is why displaying the chanukiah and expressing your Judaism is an integral part of the holiday. Custom says to place the chanukiah in a window to the left of the door, if possible. The chanukiah belongs on the left side of a doorway, opposite the mezuzah on the right side, so that the family can be surrounded by mitzvot (commandments) as they celebrate Chanukah. Instead of blowing out or extinguishing the candles, let them run their course. Make sure that they burn for at least a half an hour after sunset. If you have to leave the house, time it so that they burn for at least 30 minutes after you have lit them. If it is Shabbat, use long-lasting candles and make sure that they burn for at least a half an hour after the sun sets. If you have to leave the house, let the candles burn for at least 30 minutes after sunset, then extinguish them for safety purposes.
Summary: Light the candles with the shamash. Place the shamash candle back in its slot. Place the chanukiah in the window. Let the candles burn themselves out.

Problem: Article: If you have the necessary experience or education, you must first obtain an application. There are three ways to get an application. You can visit any office of the Nevada State Contractors Board and pick up an application in person. For a listing of offices, consult the website. The Contractors Board also has a 24 hour automated phone line you can use to request an application be mailed to you. The number is (775) 688-1141. You go online and download an application from the Contractor's Board website. If you have access to a printer, this is probably the quickest and easiest route. In addition to filling out the application, you need to include a number of materials to present to the board. These materials help verify your experience and education and allow the board to make an informed decision about granting you a license. You need to submit four Reference Certificates with your application. These certificates, which you can get when you obtain your application, must be filled out by someone who has firsthand knowledge of your experience. You can choose co-workers, supervisors, union representatives, architects, engineers, and anyone else you have worked with during your time as a journeymen, supervisor, or foreman. Also, include a detailed resume of your work history. Include all relevant projects you have worked on, any tasks you have performed, and any trades or crafts you've mastered. If you're using education in place of experience, include college transcripts or a certificate of an apprenticeship. There is a $300 application fee, that can be paid via check. Include a check made out to the Nevada Contractor's Board in your application packet. Once you've gathered all the needed materials, you can complete and then submit your application. Use ink or a typewriter to complete all the fields in your application and carefully proofread the document afterwards. Missing or inaccurate information could result in an application being rejected. Make sure to sign and date your application. You need to submit your application in person. There are two Nevada State Contractors Board offices, open Mondays to Fridays from 8AM to 5PM. One of the offices is in Henderson Nevada, and the address is 2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200. The phone number is (702) 486-1100. The other office is in Reno, Nevada. The address is 9670 Gateway Drive, suite 100. The phone number is (775) 688-1141. Applications get rejected for a variety of reasons. If yours is rejected, know your options. You can appeal before the board. You have 60 days after receiving your rejection to request a hearing. If your application is rejected due to missing information, you have 60 days from when you are notified of missing information to resubmit the application. Unfortunately, if your application is rejected you cannot be refunded your application fee.
Summary:
Get an application. Gather the necessary materials. Pay the required fees. Complete and submit the application. Understand your options if your application is rejected.