Problem: Article: You've probably heard of bouillon cubes, right? They're added to hot water to make it more flavorful. Although you certainly don't need to make court bouillon, the addition of wine, herbs, and other seasonings takes this shrimp cocktail dish a couple steps closer to perfection. Don't worry about tying a bouquet garni. Just plop everything into your pot and bring to a boil. Stir once or twice to make sure that all the ingredients are well incorporated. Allow the court bouillon to boil for 20 extra minutes for a more intensely flavored broth.
Summary: Prepare court bouillon for a tastier shrimp cocktail. Add all the ingredients to a large, covered pot and bring to a boil.

Problem: Article: A registered dietitian is a nutrition expert that can help guide you with your mindful eating practice. Consider making a consultation with a local dietitian to help you with mindful eating. Look online or get a referral from your primary care for a dietitian in your area. Set up an appointment and ask them to help teach you and guide you on how to eat more mindfully. Make sure you share with your dietitian the reasoning behind wanting to eat more mindfully. Are you interested in weight loss? Do you want to improve the quality of your diet? Your dietitian can also help you set up goals with your mindful eating. You can meet once to set up goals or see them regularly to adjust and help you stay accountable. Another tool that can help you practice mindful eating is a food journal. This can teach you a lot about your eating habits and give you hints about where you should focus your mindful eating practice. To start a food journal, either purchase a paper journal or download a journaling app. A paper journal may be better, because you may want to take notes on other things outside of your actual food intake. Start journaling the types of foods you eat on a daily basis. Also incorporate information about how hungry you were, how you felt while you ate and how you felt after you ate. After starting your mindful eating practice, note how that has changed your eating habits. What parts were easy? What parts were more difficult and need more practice? for yourself. Whenever you're trying to change your diet or the way you eat, its a good idea to set goals for yourself. Goals can help guide you and motivate you to actually make your desired changes. Mindful eating can be difficult and it generally takes a lot of practice and patience. Start by setting some small goals. These should be short-term goals that you can meet every few weeks. Aim for the short-term goal of 0.5 2 pounds lost each week. For example, you might start with eating dinner at the table every night or turning off all distractions during your lunch break. Also consider setting some longer term goals. These may be bigger or take more practice to get used to. For example, you might set a long-term goal of losing 15 pounds by eating smaller portions and eating more slowly. There are many reasons why people want to eat more mindfully; however, many revolve around weight, managing food cravings or binges or eating a more nutritious diet. Getting support for your mindful eating and other goals is a great idea. A support group can help encourage and motivate you in addition to helping you through any slip ups. Consider asking your family to help you with mindful eating. Get everyone on board with removing distractions during meals, eating at the table and eating slowly. You may also want to ask friends or co-workers for support as well. Ask co-workers to give you a set time for your lunch where you're not interrupted and can focus on your meal.
Summary: Talk to a registered dietitian. Start a food journal. Set goals Get support.

Problem: Article: Sleeping too little can worsen anxiety and impair your focus while on the road. Try to get at least eight to ten hours per night. For better sleep, make sure your bedroom is dark, quiet and cool. Develop a bedtime ritual that includes relaxing activities, like reading a book, taking a bath, or drinking a cup of hot tea. Exercise has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve mood, plus it keeps you fit! Try to exercise for at least a little bit every day. Alcohol and recreational drugs can make anxiety worse. Avoid these, especially before you hit the road. After all, driving under the influence is illegal. You should also avoid nicotine and caffeine before driving. Both of these can worsen anxiety.
Summary: Get enough sleep. Exercise regularly. Avoid drugs and alcohol.

Problem: Article: If the introduction is formal, say "Hello, I'm [first name][last name]." If it's informal, say "Hi, I'm [first name]. Immediately after you've stated your name, ask for the other person's name by saying "What's your name?" in a pleasant tone. When you learn the other person's name, repeat it by saying "It's a pleasure to meet you, Pedro" or "Nice to meet you, Caroline." Repeating the person's name will help you remember it, and give the introduction a more personal touch. or other culturally appropriate greeting. Most cultures have a form of physical contact to accompany a greeting. In the United States, it is often a handshake. Be sure to keep the handshake brief and not too loose (floppy) or firm (bone-breaking). Be aware of cultural differences. For instance, it is considered rude to firmly shake hands in China. It is often appropriate to greet with a hug, especially if you're meeting a friend of a friend or an in-law. Hugs show more openness than a handshake. Women more often than men may prefer a hug to a handshake. In many cultures, it is culturally appropriate to greet with a kiss. In South America, for instance, all women are greeted with one kiss, and in France, women are greeted with one kiss on each cheek. If you are unsure of the appropriate greeting, follow the other person's lead or watch how other people greet around you. It's important to show interest in the other person. Ask where she is from, what she does for a living, or ask about any common bonds you may have. Ask about what she loves to do and the passions she has in life. Show that you are engaged and interested in what she has to say. You may tell a little bit of your background in order to engage conversation and share about yourself. Telling someone where you work or that you love rock climbing is appropriate and may lead to more conversation topics. Don't take the opportunity to talk only about yourself. You will come across as selfish or uninteresting. After you've met someone for the first time, you should end the conversation by restating that you enjoyed meeting. If the interaction was formal, say something like "Mrs. Castro, I'm delighted to have met you. I hope we can talk again soon." If your conversation was informal, you can say "It was great meeting you, Harold. Hope to see you around."
Summary:
Exchange names. Offer a handshake Ask questions. Close the conversation.