The hair closest to your scalp will not be locked yet, so you will need to identify areas of new growth that are still loose. Most of this new, loose growth can be saved when using this method. Note that older locks tend to be solid closer to the scalp than newer locks. Also note that this process is the quickest way to remove your locks and will usually take an hour or less. Cut the locks off one at a time with sharp barber scissors, snipping just above the solid portion of each lock. You will likely have between 1 and 2 inches (2.5 and 5 cm) of hair left on your scalp. Once you no longer have any solid dreadlock to deal with, wash your remaining hair well with warm water and shampoo. Rinse well to remove any residue. Apply conditioner to the hair, as well. A deep conditioner can repair damage and make the detangling process more successful. Washing and conditioning your hair now will make it easier to brush and even it out later, so it is strongly recommended that you do this step before you do any further tidying. Do not dry your hair at this point. Do so only after your hair has been brushed and trimmed. Use a sturdy metal comb to brush out the remaining hair on your scalp, making it as straight as possible. Don't expect your hair to be completely smooth. Frizz is normal, but you need to brush out as many knots and tangles as possible. The remaining hair on your scalp will probably look uneven initially, so you may need to even it out with scissors or clippers. The easiest thing to do is to shave the scalp clean with clippers, but doing so is not strictly necessary.

Summary: Examine the locks. Cut the dreads near the root. Wash thoroughly. Brush it out. Tidy it up.

If you want to succeed as a working professional, you'll need to manage your time responsibly. This may mean putting off things you enjoy doing so that you can get to work on time and finish what you need to do each day. It may also require you to submit reports or projects before a deadline, which means you'll need to be aware of what day/time it is and when your obligations need to be met. Be punctual. Always show up for work when you're supposed to (or a little early, just to be on the safe side), and stay until you've finished what you need to get done that day. Make the most of your time each day. If something is important or a deadline is looming, prioritize your time to get those projects finished on time. Use a calendar or planner to keep track of what you need to do and when. Try to plan out your day either in the morning or the night before. That way you can go into work knowing what will need to be accomplished that day. If you find yourself procrastinating, remind yourself that the work still needs to be done. Putting off work now will only make things more difficult in the future. Focus on one thing at a time. Keep a mental note of what needs to be tackled next, but focus on the task at hand so that you can complete it efficiently and thoroughly. Action-oriented employees are typically considered the best kinds of workers. That's because instead of putting off tasks or having a "someone else can do it" attitude, an action-oriented employee takes initiative and completes the tasks that need to be addressed. This is good for business and can serve as an inspiration to other employees. A responsible employee goes beyond the actions he or she is tasked with. You should try to take chances and go the extra distance to accomplish more than what's expected of you. Always ask yourself whether you're being action-oriented in the workplace, and avoid coasting by or doing the bare minimum. Ambition is an important component of success. If you don't have goals and dreams, or if you don't work hard to accomplish those goals/dreams, you'll never be able to change your situation for the better. Ambition should push you to accomplish great things. It's important to have ambition in your professional life, but also in your personal life. Push yourself to be the best person you can be, both on the job and in your personal relationships. Don't just show up to work to perform the job you have; put in the extra work to show your supervisors that you're capable of taking on greater responsibilities. As you demonstrate your ambition and work ethic, you may eventually be rewarded with a promotion and/or a raise. Being detail-oriented can help you accomplish things more fully and in less time. Doing a sloppy job that's finished quickly will only leave more work for you and your coworkers the next day. Instead of rushing through and trying to get done as quickly as possible, take the time to do the job right. At the end of the day you should be able to take pride in the work you've done. Make sure no stone was left unturned before heading home from your shift. Don't overlook any aspect of the job. If a coworker has overlooked some part of their task, offer to help or show them how it should be done. It may be helpful to think of attention to detail in terms of cleaning up a store or cafe. You'll need to wipe down the tables first before you can sweep the floors, and those tasks must be completed before you can mop the floor. Make sure that every aspect of your task has been completed before moving on to the next task and before ending your shift. If you're a responsible and dedicated employee, your supervisor or manager will notice your efforts. Over time, you may be considered for a promotion when an opening arises. By taking ownership of your work, exceeding what's expected of you, and working with your coworkers for everyone's benefit, you will show your supervisors that you are capable of being a strong leader in the workplace. Being a leader requires you to first and foremost complete your own work and take responsibility for your own actions. Remember that a leader is responsible for the actions of their employees just as much as he or she is responsible for their own actions. Leaders should be confident yet caring. If you're able to delegate tasks while also taking a real interest in the concerns your coworkers have, you might make a great leader in your workplace.

Summary: Manage your time. Take action. Be ambitious. Show attention to detail. Prove that you're a leader.

Babies do sleep a lot but not for very long periods of time. Each child will have it's own natural sleep rhythm which you will learn with time. Try to accommodate it and plan your own sleep schedule as much as you can. Your baby may need help falling asleep, so know some basic ways to help your baby. You can hold your baby in your arms or up on your shoulder and either walk with them or rock them in a chair. Babies respond well to repetitive sounds, so make cooing sounds or you can sing them a lullaby. Swaddling is a method of wrapping up a baby in a blanket so that they don't move. While it might seem strange to an adult, it is extremely comforting for a baby as it makes them feel secure. It will also keep them from surprising themselves if they move in their sleep. Watch the video below to learn how to swaddle your baby. SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome, is a very mysterious condition which you will want to protect against. No one particularly understands what causes it and some question whether it exists at all, but there are a few practices which seem to be related to the deaths. Follow these simple rules and your baby should be fine: Protect your baby by always putting them to sleep on their back Don't put a pacifier into your baby's mouth Use a firm mattress in your baby's crib Remove soft or fluffy bedding and stuffed animals
Summary: Be aware of when your baby sleeps. Know how to put your baby to sleep. Understand swaddling. Avoiding SIDS.