The UK, although culturally diverse, is mainly an English speaking country. Although fluency is not required to work and live in the UK, having a basic understanding of reading, writing, and speaking the English language will make your transition and cultural acclimation much easier. Enroll in an English class before you leave or see if your employer or school can provide International English classes. Some specialized jobs and educational institutions require English fluency. If you are uncertain if you need to take a fluency test contact your employer or school. Creating a detailed budget will help you organize the tasks you will need to complete before moving to the UK as well as plan your expenses once living in the UK. Become familiar with the types and amount of income tax you'll have to pay once living in the UK. The cost of living in the UK varies, but is generally more expensive in the south and cheaper in the north. Use an online cost of living comparison tool to see what expenses might increase once you move. If you are moving to the UK as a part of a career move, chances are you already have a job in mind. However, if you are not sure what job you will be able to work, consider your level of fluency in English and degree of cultural familiarity with the UK. Finding a stable job in the UK will allow you more flexibility in applying for residency or switching your visa. Once you have found a job your employer will need to apply for a work permit on your behalf. Search for job openings on sites like jobsite.co.uk, reed.co.uk, monster.co.uk, or indeed.co.uk. Visit a British Embassy or Consulate in your country to inquire about employment options. Find temporary living in the UK at a hostel or hotel while searching for more permanent housing. If you can, start looking weeks before you arrive in the UK, and don't sign a contract until you fully understand the terms. Rental prices in the UK vary from monthly to weekly payments. London is one of the most expensive housing markets in the world. Consider living outside of London and commuting by train.

Summary: Learn as much English as possible. Create a budget. Find a job. Find living accommodations.

Texture is an important aspect of the sundae that can be overlooked. By adding something with a bit of a crunch, you'll create a nice contrast to the smooth ice cream and sauce. There are lots of options for crunchy toppings. For a healthier option, add some chopped peanuts or almonds. Major sweets lovers can add something like M&M's, crushed Oreos, or any chopped up candy bar. Sugary cereals, like Fruit Loops, can also be used on sundaes. Some people love chewy sundae toppings, and some people hate it. If you add gummy bears or gummy worms to your sundae, they will harden a bit, making them more difficult to chew. You may or may not enjoy this. Easier to chew options include crumbled brownies, chunks of cookie dough, or mini Reeses. You can add a handful of strawberries or blueberries to make your ice cream sundae slightly healthier. Sliced banana is a classic addition! Shredded coconut can add some great flavor while adding a bit of texture as well. You can also add different fruit sauces and jams to your ice cream sundae to make it extra fruity. Even if you don't want a lot of fruit on your sundae, consider topping it with a cherry it's tradition! If you like, add a big dollop of whipped cream for the grand finale. Serve with your spoon of choice, and don't forget to grab a napkin topping avalanches are real! Enjoy your delicious, customized sundae.

Summary: Add something with crunch. Choose something chewy. Throw on something fruity. Finish your sundae.

Just like eating, thinking is something we need to do to survive, so it is sometimes hard to judge when you are doing too much of it. However, there are several red flags that you are doing too much thinking for your own good. Here are a few of them: Are you consumed by the same thought over and over again? Are you not making progress by thinking about this particular thing? If so, this may be a sign that you should move on. Have you analyzed the same situation from a million angles? If you've found too many ways to look at something before you decide how to act, you may be being counterproductive. Have you enlisted the help of your twenty closest friends in thinking about a particular thing? If so, then it's time to realize that you can only ask for so many opinions about the same idea before you drive yourself insane. Are people constantly telling you to stop over-thinking things? Do people tease you for brooding, being a philosopher, or staring out of rainy windows all the time? If so, they may have a point. . If you feel like you don't know how to stop thinking, you need to learn what it's like to "let go" of your thoughts, so that it's something you can do deliberately. Imagine that thinking is like breathing; you do it all the time, without even realizing it. But if you need to, you can hold your breath. Meditating will help you learn how to release your thoughts. Just spending 15-20 minutes meditating every morning can make a dramatic impact on your ability to stay in the present and let go of all of your nagging thoughts. You can also meditate at night to help yourself wind down. Running or even walking vigorously can help you take your mind off of all of those annoying thoughts and to focus on your body. Participating in something particularly active, like power yoga, martial arts or beach volleyball, will have you so focused on your body that you won't have time for your thoughts. Here are some great things to try: Join a circuit gym. Having to switch to a new machine every minute when you hear that bell ring will keep you from getting lost in your thoughts. Go hiking. Being around nature and seeing the beauty and stillness around you will keep you more focused on the present moment. Go swimming. Swimming is such a physical activity that it's even harder to swim and think. Once you've said everything aloud, even if you're talking to yourself, you've begun the process of letting go. Walk around and pace if you have to. Once you've put your ideas out there, you've begun the process of putting them out into the world and out of your thoughts. You can say them aloud to yourself, your cat, or to a trusted friend. . You may have exhausted your own thinking power, but someone else might be able to offer a different perspective that makes the decision clearer. This can help let go of your troubling thoughts. Your friend can make you feel better, can ease your problems, and can also make you realize when you're spending way too much time thinking. Besides, if you're hanging out with a friend, you're not just thinking, right? That's something.
Summary: Accept that you're thinking too much. Meditate Exercise. Say your ideas out loud. Ask for advice