Many years ago, most workplaces were made with wood floors, which have some cushioning even though they may seem pretty hard to walk on. However, in modern times, most businesses tend to have floors made from concrete, ceramic tile or marble, which have essentially no cushioning, shock absorbency or insulative properties. Consequently, stand in an area that's covered in more springy material such as wood. If that's not possible, then change positions just for the exercise, which will promote blood circulation and may ease the tension in your feet and leg muscles. Concrete and ceramic tile will easily transfer cold to your feet which is not good for blood circulation, so stand in warmer areas without cool drafts. If you work outside, find some grass to stand on while plying your trade or waiting for the next task. Anti-fatigue mats are designed to decrease the stress on your feet and legs by providing a cushioned surface to stand on over prolonged periods of time. These mats are typically made of thick rubber, but some are also made of foam, leather, vinyl or even wood. In many cases, your employer will readily supply you with an anti-fatigue mat if you ask because they are proven to reduce the incidence of feet and lower leg problems. Thick anti-fatigue mats can be a minor hazard at the workplace if people trip over them, so always be aware of where your mat and those of your co-workers are located. Take a look around your workplace and see if there's any carpet you can stand on and still be able to do your job properly. Carpet (even the thin, cheap stuff) provides much more cushion than concrete and will help your feet and legs survive the long shifts at work. If there is no installed carpet at your workplace, ask your boss if you can bring a piece from home. Some businesses that sell carpet will give you a decent sized sample (big enough to stand on) for free. Make sure the underneath side of the carpet doesn't slide too readily on the floor, or else you're at high risk to slip and fall.

Summary: Stand in a different spot. Stand on an anti-fatigue mat. Stand carpeting.

Long exposure to blow dryer heat will damage hair. Reduce the blow drying time by absorbing some water with a soft towel. Pat gently until your hair stops dripping. Avoid rubbing with the towel, which can cause frizz and breakage. If your blow dryer comes with multiple nozzle attachments, compare the width of each one. If the nozzle is too wide (side to side), you may waste air flow directing it at short hair. However, the more narrow the nozzle opening is, the more likely it is to cause damage. Consider sticking to a wide nozzle if your hair is fragile or thin. Reduce the air flow setting to low or medium as well. If your hair is easily damaged, reduce the temperature setting on your blow dryer to medium or low, until the flow of air feels comfortable on the back of your hand. If your hair is strong, or short enough to dry in a few minutes, blow dry on high heat. See the guides below for specific styles.

Summary: Pat out excess moisture. Adjust air flow with a narrow nozzle (optional). Select the right temperature.

Within a week or so after planting, use clean shears to prune the vine back to one stem. Choose the healthiest, strongest stem for best results. You must also cut this stem back to two or three buds. As new growth begins to develop, determine which shoot is the most vigorous and remove the others. Use paper-covered wire ties or twine to loosely attach the growing vine to your training system. Since the vine is still small, it may not be tall enough to reach the wire of your trellis system. For this reason, consider installing a bamboo training stake directly beside the plant. Tie the fresh vine onto this stake, then remove the stake once the vine is tall enough to reach the trellis wires. You may need to tie the vine on a weekly basis. Continue to remove any side shoots that develop during this time. Once the vine is tall enough to reach the wire of your trellis system, cut the growing tip back to the top bud. Doing this forces lateral buds to form. Lateral buds will form cordons that need to be trained down along the wires of your trellis system. Tie them onto the wire loosely. After the cordons reach their full length, you can let side shoots develop. These side shoots will need to be cut back to two or three buds each dormant season, though. These buds will develop into shoots that produce both flowers and fruit.

Summary: Prune to one stem after planting. Remove weak growth. Loosely tie the growing vine. Cut the growing tip once the vine is tall enough. Maintenance prune during the dormant season.

Horses are social creatures, and they enjoy being with other horses. If a horse is socialized more, it's less likely to crib. Try turning your horse out to pasture with other horses for at least several hours a day. In addition, stable your horse with other horses so it can be social across stalls. In fact, if your horse is at one end of the stable, you might put it in a middle stall where it will see more traffic going by. Toys are a way to keep your horse's mouth busy and decrease the amount of time it cribs. Look for ones that prompt the horse to lick or chew the toy, as cribbing could stem from an oral fixation. These activities will help satisfy that same fixation. For instance, try a treat ball or barrel designed for horses. You place treats inside the toy, and the horse has to move it around to get the treats out. Additionally, hang toys from the ceiling of the stall for your horse to play with. For example, wash a milk jug and fill it with small rocks. Then, hang it up to entertain your horse. Horses that are allowed to forage are less likely to want to crib. Give your horse a chance to forage outside when you can, and you may find your horse slows up on this behavior. Outside, your horse has lots of grass to keep its mouth busy! Instead of just putting all the hay in the feeder, spread it out in different areas. That way, the horse will need to sniff it out, which takes time, and encourages it to practice one of its instinctual behaviors, foraging.
Summary: Give your horse time with other horses to provide socialization. Add oral toys to your horse's stall to keep it entertained indoors. Allow outside foraging to decrease boredom. Encourage foraging behavior by hiding hay around the horse's paddock.