If you were impressed with the instruction you received and believe the class was outstanding, let your professor know. Maybe they had a way to take a dull subject and make it exciting or kept students engaged during class. Whatever the reasons, let them know you appreciate the effort they put into making class great. Even if you felt very challenged, let the professor know you learned a lot and challenged yourself. If you're applying to graduate schools or for a job, you likely need letters of recommendation. If a professor agreed to write you a letter of recommendation, send a thank you once they've completed their letter. It's work to write a letter of recommendation and send it out. Let them know you appreciate their efforts. If you professor helped you in any way, it's nice to send some recognition. Maybe they talked to you about career choices or directed you to helpful resources. If they helped you in any way, let them know you appreciate their help. For example, they might have helped you look at graduate schools or given you pointers on other classes to take. Thank your professor as soon as you can. The sooner you say thank you, especially after a professor has done a favor for you, the better. Don't wait weeks or even days. Prioritize your thank you and get it down as soon as possible. Within 24-hours of completing a favor is generally appropriate. If they are your current professor for the term, consider saying thank you after grades are released.

Summary: Thank a professor for good instruction. Show your appreciation for a letter of recommendation. Say thank you for their help. Thank them sooner rather than later.

Although it may be surprising, getting enough sleep is actually hugely important when it comes to getting rid of belly fat. When you're tired, your body produces more ghrelin, which is a hunger-inducing hormone that stimulates cravings for sugar and fatty foods. In addition, lack of sleep messes with the production of other hormones, potentially leading to increased cortisol levels and insulin-sensitivity - both of which have been linked to belly fat. Therefore, you should try to get at least 7 or 8 hours of good quality sleep a night. If you're having difficulty, try to cut down on caffeine and avoid watching TV or working on your laptop before bed - read a book or have a relaxing bath instead. Studies have shown that increased levels of cortisol (a hormone caused by stress) are linked with high levels of belly fat. In addition, it is much easier to make poor food choices when you are stressed out, especially if you are extremely busy or tend to comfort eat. Therefore, it is important to reduce your stress levels in order to combat belly fat. Exercise can benefit hugely when it comes to stress reduction (and fat reduction), as can adequate sleep. You should also take some time for yourself to do things you enjoy. Read a book, go see a movie, or just spend more time with friends and family. Activities like meditation and yoga have also been found hugely beneficial in reducing stress. Heavy or regular drinking is not conducive to a flat tummy. This is true for several reasons: Alcoholic drinks ( beer and cocktails in particular) are high in calories. Therefore, simply by grabbing a couple of drinks after work you could be significantly increasing your total calorie intake. Drinking alcohol puts excess pressure on your liver, which has to work overtime just to clear the toxins from your system. This takes energy away from other important bodily processes such as burning fat and building muscle. You don't need to give up alcohol altogether, but try to limit your drinking to a Friday or Saturday night, and never binge drink. It's recommended that women consume 1 drink or less per day, and men consume 2 drinks or less per day. One drink is equal to 5 oz beer, 12 oz wine, or 1.5 oz liquor.
Summary: Get enough sleep. Reduce stress. Limit alcohol consumption.