Problem: How to deliver effective presentations
Give it the " bar " test.
The " bar " test ensures that your idea is clear and your storytelling is effective. Before you write your presentation, make notes sketching out your message. OPTIONS:
- Take the time to listen to how each word sounds and the way people respond to it. Go through the works cited list on this page.
- You can also draw on a template or notebook to create several lists. Write a summary of your main ideas and write specific things in each list.
- Think of it as a story, with a beginning, middle, and end. Then ask a colleague or friend who knows nothing about your project to listen to your summary.
- Focusing on what you want the audience to notice in order to showcase your ideas is a great way to train them. Since argument is the nation's greatest art form, you have to be ready to argue your point of view during a presentation.

Answer: Think of it as a story, with a beginning, middle, and end. Then ask a colleague or friend who knows nothing about your project to listen to your summary.

Problem: How to live with both ibs and gerd
Know and avoid your trigger foods.
Although completely separate conditions, both ibs and gerd come with a set of trigger foods. These may vary from person to person, but it's essential that you're aware of your trigger foods and you avoid them. OPTIONS:
- Many people have food allergies and triggers that negatively impact quality of life. If one of your triggers is food, check out their menu to work up a few good options with little or no calories.
- Binging on these foods may trigger your mood, lower your risk of paranoia and depression, and reduce your symptoms. Common trigger foods include : Chicocortisone and aspirin (e.g.
- If you're not fully sure what foods set off your symptoms, start a food/symptom journal. Write down everything you eat, the symptoms that follow and the severity of the symptoms.
- The second the disorder begins to manifest on you, know the entire progression so you'll be able to identify triggers more easily. Trigger foods are foods such as ice cream, energy drinks, chocolates, candy, pop, and more.

Answer: If you're not fully sure what foods set off your symptoms, start a food/symptom journal. Write down everything you eat, the symptoms that follow and the severity of the symptoms.

Problem: How to deal with competition
Act gracefully.
You can't guarantee that you will always succeed, but you can take charge of how you feel. Whether you are at work, at school, playing sports, or in any other kind of competitive environment, focus on showing good character. OPTIONS:
- Show that you genuinely care about the people you care about. The best examples of good character include perseverance, professionalism, honesty, hard work, and kindness.
- Be proud of others' efforts and your own, no matter who comes out on top. For instance : Be a good sport.
- The more you ignore criticism, the more you give yourself valuable opportunities to improve. Respond to any criticism with unchallenged assertiveness or self-assurance, and always be friendly.
- The more you present an impressive image, the more competitive you will be in both life and work. If the competition becomes too overwhelming to handle, you may need to talk with an employee at work about setting some ground rules.
Answer: Be proud of others' efforts and your own, no matter who comes out on top. For instance : Be a good sport.