In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You can either incorporate your codes into the packaging of your product or stick the printed codes onto your product. If you want to do the first option, go to https://www.gs1-us.info/digital-barcode/ and follow the prompts to order your digital UPC codes. If the second option sounds more appealing, go to https://www.gs1-us.info/barcode-labels/ to order them in printed label form. No matter what you choose, you'll have to pay a fee in addition to your application and initial fees to order your UPC codes. The price of these depends on how many you're ordering. Once your UPC codes are properly represented on your products, they're ready to be sold. At check out, scan the code on the product with a scanner that's connected to your register. This will inform the database of the particular sale. By using this system, you'll be able to keep track of your sales and inventory. To maintain the database service, you'll have to pay a fee each year. This fee varies based on how many different UPC codes you have. You can pay this fee through GS1's website.
Summary: Decide how you want to mark your products and order your codes. Scan the code on the product when a customer buys it. Pay an annual fee to continue using your UPC code.

Affirmations can be a powerful self-help tool, but just saying them is only part of the process. Affirmations need to be coupled with action in order to be truly effective. Use your affirmation as a guide for the change you want to bring about in your life. Then, take actions to pursue that change. If you want that promotion, make an affirmation letting yourself know you're worthy. Then, update your resume, put together a strong proposal, and let your boss know. Your affirmation will help you see that you are capable, and your actions will get the job done. Use your affirmation as a reminder of the fact that you can be the person you want to be. It should highlight some of your best traits. Reflect on those when things get tough. In addition to saying your affirmations every day, write them out when you have a moment. This provides different mental feedback than saying your affirmations, which may help to further reinforce your goals and strengths. It's also a good way to use your affirmation at places like work or school when you need it, but don't want others to hear it. You could decide that you want to write out your affirmation a certain number of times, such as at least 10 times before you go to bed. Post your affirmations in areas where you will see them often. Put one on your desk, mirror, car dashboard, or computer. Slip one into your wallet or carry a small notebook with you. Alternatively, you may decide that you only want to write it out when you are feeling especially stressed or upset. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, try to shut out the rest of the world, and think about your affirmations. Slowly and calmly repeat the words, thinking about what each one means to you. Visualize the positive feelings you want to create or the goals you want to achieve each time you say your affirmation. If you are new to meditation, start by taking a few slow, deep breaths and trying to clear your mind. You probably won't get all the noise out your first few times, and that's alright. The simple act of trying can still have positive effects. Use note cards, sticky notes, a cute poster or printout, or any other system you like to write out your affirmation. Leave these notes in places where you will not only see them, but need to be reminded of your affirmation. Try to think of places where you frequently experience stress or self-doubt, and put a copy of your affirmation there. Slip one inside your desk drawer, or stick one to your computer monitor. Put one up on the bathroom mirror, and stick one on the refrigerator. Each time you see the card, read it and think about what it means to you. Carry your affirmation with you, too. Put a copy of your affirmation in your wallet or purse. If you need a pick-me-up, or if you find yourself about to waver from your goals, get it out and repeat it to yourself.
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One-sentence summary -- Use your affirmations as a guide for change. Write out your affirmations in addition to saying them. Meditate on your affirmations. Post your affirmation in important places.

Q: Sprays and waxes can stiffen softer materials considerably. When you're finished waterproofing, put the shoes on and walk around in them for a little while. Some light activity will get them nice and relaxed in no time. After three or four wears, you shouldn't even be able to tell a difference. Flex your foot in all different directions to loosen up the more rigid areas. Make sure you give your footwear some much-needed attention before the rainy season arrives. Under normal conditions, you shouldn't need to repeat the process more than about once every few months. Of course, the more you put a pair through, the faster the protective water-resistant coating will deteriorate. If you live in a hotter climate, you may need to show your shoes a little more attention. Exposure to heat can continually re-melt the waterproofing, causing it to wear away in no time. Don't forget to treat your shoes again any time you wash them, or you'll be in for an unpleasant surprise when you step outside! If at any point you decide to undo the waterproofing, all you need to do is scrub the shoes with a sudsy solution of hot water and mild dish soap or laundry detergent. The heat will help melt the spray or wax, while the surfactants in the detergent whisk away the oily mess. Give the shoes time to dry and it will be like it never happened. Once you've finished washing, rinse the shoes until the water runs clear. Otherwise, leftover traces of waterproofing and detergent can congeal into a slick residue as they dry.
A: Break in the shoes. Reapply waterproofing products as often as needed. Wash out the waterproofing when desired.

Problem: Article: A goal that is not realistic or too broad or vague will have a demotivating effect on your employees. You want your employees to reach the end of their work day feeling like they accomplished small goals, instead of feeling like they will never achieve a larger, more intimidating goal. For example, being one of the top ten distributors in a market with hundreds of competitors is an unrealistic goal for a small, growing business. It might be more effective to focus on improving the company's quarterly sales or improving the company's distributor's list for the year. These "small goals" can be monthly or quarterly targets. Clearly link these targets to a long term mission. Employees will be highly engaged knowing that their efforts are directly contributing to the company's mission. This will allow your employees to get direct feedback from management as to how close or far they are to achieving their goals. Set aside the time to tell employees what they doing right and where they need to improve on. Nothing engages an employee like the prospect of a raise or appreciation in an upcoming review, so use these sessions to motivate the employee to work harder. The review can act as a scheduled "reward system". You may even notice employees becoming more serious and dedicated to their work closer to review time. When managers offer consistent feedback, employees feel their managers support them. By building a relationship of trust and openness, the employees will feel free to discuss even their small, rare mistakes and work on them so they do not turn into bigger problems later on. Encourage growth and development by providing suggestions or have your employees come up with solutions to solve their current issues during or after their performance assessment.
Summary:
Set clear, realistic goals. Have a long term mission in place and translate it into small goals. Set up regular performance assessments.