Regular exercise will help you lose weight, lower the amount of unhealthy LDL cholesterol that you have, as well as increase your levels of good HDL cholesterol. Add at least half an hour of exercise or movement to your daily regimen so you can reap the benefits of healthy exercise. Go for a walk or a light jog around your neighborhood to get some fresh air. Use cardiovascular exercise such as running, swimming, or cycling to work up a sweat and burn calories. Add in some weight lifting exercises to build muscle and burn fat. Excessive drinking leads to weight gain and can elevate your blood pressure, both of which will negatively impact your HDL cholesterol. You may also be more inclined to make unhealthy food choices if you drink too much. To avoid negative effects on your cholesterol, always drink in moderation. 1-2 drinks won't affect your HDL cholesterol levels, but don't be tempted to indulge in that late-night cheeseburger! Smoking has a whole host of negative health impacts, but it's particularly harmful to your heart and it reduces the amount of HDL cholesterol that you have. Stop smoking as soon as you can to increase your levels of HDL cholesterol. If you're around others who smoke, try to avoid breathing in the secondhand smoke. Quitting smoking will also lead to many other benefits such as healthy lungs, better skin, and improved blood pressure.
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One-sentence summary -- Do 30 minutes of exercise each day to boost your HDL levels. Drink alcohol in moderation to avoid weight gain or high blood pressure. Quit smoking to improve your cardiovascular health.

If you spend your time with people who negate your self-worth, you may have a hard time accepting yourself. When people are constantly critical of you, it will be harder to convince yourself that you have strengths. Spend time with people who are supportive of you and who love you. These people will give you the boost you need to accept yourself for who you are. A therapist can help you peel back the layers that may be preventing you from accepting yourself. This person can help you delve into your past to understand why you think certain things about yourself. He can also help you come up with ways to talk with yourself, giving suggestions for self-affirmations and so on. and communicate assertively with others. When you do need to interact with people who are critical or who are not supportive, you may need to set boundaries with them. Talk to these people so that they understand how their comments are unproductive and hurtful. For example, if your boss is always criticizing your work, you can say, "I feel like I don't get enough support with my project. I want to do good work, but I feel that it's hard to please you. Let's work on a solution that will work for both of us."
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One-sentence summary -- Surround yourself with loving people. See a therapist. Establish boundaries

Call up your lover and arrange to meet with him ahead of time. Tell him that the two of you need to talk. Be clear that this meeting is special and different from a typical rendezvous. You might call or text and say, "Hey, can we get together on Tuesday. We need to talk about our relationship." Making a face-to-face public meeting will help keep the conversation civil and brief. Try meeting at an out of the way cafe or on a park bench during less-trafficked hours. Don't get intimate with him during the meeting or make him think things are normal. Let him know that you need to have a serious talk. If you prefer not to meet face-to-face, write a letter, schedule a phone call, or send an emailjust make sure your intentions are clearly stated. Resist the urge to apologize or attend to his feelings during the conversation. Make this about you and your needs. Boldly tell him that you will not settle for being No. 2 anymore and that you want to end things. Your lover might attempt to dissuade you against ending the affair. He might toss out promises that he will leave his spouse and be with you. Don't fall for it. You have made your decision, so stand firm. Before you part ways, be clear about your expectations moving forward. It's best to cut ties completely, so tell him that you do not want to see or hear from him again. Say, "George, I'd like you to delete my phone number, email address, and home address. Don't call me or drop by my apartment. Please respect my choice." You can also add, "I will not answer my phone or my door."
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One-sentence summary -- Make plans to meet in advance. Meet in public, if possible. Focus on your needs, not his. Be firm. Set boundaries for the future.

Regular watering will promote thick foliage and bloom growth. The soil around your gardenia bush should almost always be moist. How often you'll need to water your gardenia bush will depend on how dry the weather is. One of the best times to fertilize your gardenia bush is after you prune it. Use a fertilizer with a a 3-1-2 or 3-1-3 ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Follow the instructions on the fertilizer packaging for the amount you should use, and mix it into the soil around your gardenia bush. You should look for mealybugs, caterpillars, aphids, whiteflies, thrips, and spider mites. If you see any of these insects on your gardenia bush, try a natural remedy to remove them. If the infestation is bad, you may need to use an insecticide. To get rid of aphids, spray them with water every 2-3 days until they disappear. For whiteflies and spider mites, try applying neem oil or insecticidal soap to your gardenia bush. Use your hands to pick caterpillars off your gardenia bush
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Water your gardenias regularly. Fertilize your gardenia bush 2 to 3 times per year. Check for bugs on your gardenias.