Article: Nursing subjects are not always the easiest to grasp, and if you come to class without gaining a little knowledge on the subject first, you'll likely be lost in class. Take the time to go over any materials ahead of time, including going through the assigned reading. It can also help to read over the notes from last week's class. For instance, sometimes you can download the presentation or notes ahead of time, so you can be ahead of the game when class rolls around. You can't write down everything you hear. You can't write fast enough. However, try to get the main ideas. Keep in mind, what the professor goes over in class is likely what will be on the exams. Plus, if you can synthesize by putting ideas in your own words, you'll actually learn more than if you try to get it down word for word. If your professor uses PowerPoint presentations, you may get a print out at the beginning of class. If so, you can jot down any big ideas that aren't on the slides. Sometimes, you're just not up to taking notes well. If that's the case, try recording the lecture for later. Always ask your professor first if it's okay, though. After you take notes in class, go home and organize them by re-writing them. It's best to switch formats, so if you started on your computer, hand write them this time and vice versa. As you go, take time to process the information, looking up anything you don't quite understand.
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Come to class prepared. Synthesize and write down notes as you listen. Re-write your notes when you get home.
Article: For best results, choose a cleaner that promises to both disinfect and cut through difficult stains on ceramic surfaces, such as mildew and hard water deposits. Spray or sprinkle the toilet bowl cleaner liberally around the interior of the bowl. Focus on areas with especially heavy staining or mold buildup. You also have the option of treating your toilet with a homemade cleaner made from a combination of ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, borax or hydrogen peroxide. Switch on the overhead fan in the bathroom to keep it well-ventilated and whisk away overpowering fumes. After a few minutes, the cleaner will begin to dissolve stuck-on gunk that won't come off with a simple brushing. It may be necessary for the cleaner to sit on especially heavy or stubborn stains for an hour or longer, or even overnight. To deal with residue that's higher up on the sides of the bowl, douse the spot with cleaner, then cover it with a paper towel to hold it in place. Use a stiff-bristled nylon toilet brush or long-handled scrubber to go over the walls and bottom of the bowl. With a little elbow grease, the stains should come out with ease, leaving behind a polished, sparkling surface. Scrubbing in tight circles will release more grime than using a back-and-forth motion. If you need something a little more heavy-duty to scour unsightly toilet rings with, try a disposable sanding block or pumice stone. Both materials should be perfectly safe on porcelain. When you're finished scrubbing, flush the toilet a couple times to run fresh water through the toilet. This will help whisk away any loose debris or dingy water left behind as a result of cleaning. Afterwards, the bowl should be sparkle like new. Deep-clean the toilets in your home roughly once a week, or more frequently if they receive a lot of use.
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Use a multi-surface chemical cleaner. Allow the cleaning solution to sit for 5-10 minutes. Scrub the inside of the bowl thoroughly. Flush the toilet to rinse it clean.
Article: After realizing that you have messed up something important, don't take any immediate action. Your emotions will be running high. Your mind will probably be racing. Your heart may even be pounding. Refrain from making any big decisions or taking actions that you might regret later. You probably feel like you need to start working on damage control immediately, but resist the urge. The last thing you need is noise, excitement, and unwanted social interaction. Try going into a bedroom, a private office, or a basement and shutting the door. Consider turning off your phone and shutting down your computer. All of this will reduce the risk of taking impulsive, ill-advised actions. After messing up something important, you will probably be taking short, shallow, and unconscious breaths from your chest. Try to change this. Focus on taking long, deep, conscious breaths from your diaphragm and abdomen. In practice, this feels like you are breathing from your stomach rather than your throat. Concentrating on deep breathing will reduce your stress level, slow your heart-rate, and provide more oxygen to your system. People have been using this type of breathing for thousands of years through yoga and meditation, and it is scientifically proven to help manage stress and anxiety. Don't allow your thoughts to keep going back to what you messed up. Stop your mind from racing towards the future consequences of your mistake. Achieving mindfulness means focusing on the present, your immediate surroundings, and your body. Become aware of your own sounds, the temperature, and what you smell or feel. Doing so will help you to relax.
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Pause for a few hours. Find a quiet, solitary place. Focus on your breathing. Try to achieve mindfulness.