Q: Go for comfortable shoes with no heel or a low heel. If you work in an environment where your toes could be injured, wear protective shoes. Do not cut your toenails to follow the line of your toes, as this can lead to ingrown toenails. Try not to cut them too short or leave them too long. Do this in warm water for 10 15 minutes. This will help to soften your toenails and make them more flexible. It will also make it easier to lift the edge of your toenail over the skin so they do not grow into your skin and become ingrown. Add two tablespoons of Epsom salts to your foot bath or soak them in Domeboro Astringent solution, which can be found at more drugstores.
A: Wear open-toed shoes. Cut your toenails straight across. Soak your feet two to three times a week.

Q: Most coyotes are no longer afraid of humans and there are reports of increased coyote sightings in urban and suburban areas. In other words, a coyote who does not immediately run away when encountering humans has probably become habituated to the presence of people. You can help prevent coyotes from wandering into your neighborhood by attending to the environment in several ways. Keep trees and shrubbery neatly trimmed to eliminate hiding places for coyotes. Install coyote-proof fences or other motion-triggered deterrents like light or sprinkler systems. Humans increase the likelihood of conflicts with coyotes by feeding the animals directly and by giving them access to garbage, pet food and other food remnants. Clean up fallen fruit and birdseed from your yard and do not keep any pet food outdoors. Secure your garbage and compost bins with rope, chain, bungee cords or weights to keep coyotes from getting in. To prevent tipping, secure the side handles to stakes driven into the ground or keep the bins in a secured shed or garage. When hiking, bring a large stick or umbrella with you in case of attack. It is also useful to have noisemakers, like air horns and whistles, readily on hand in order to scare off any approaching coyotes. Other options include vessels filled with chemical solutions, such as pepper spray or a vinegar-filled water gun.
A: Make your environment inhospitable for coyotes. Do not leave food outside of your home or campsite. Prepare for encounters with coyotes if you frequent their natural habitat.

Q: Programming and system analysis are creative processes, not an industrial one. Geeks must constantly come up with solutions to new problems and rarely ever solve the same problem twice. Therefore they need leeway and flexibility. Strict dress codes and too much red tape kill all innovation. They also need creative workspace surroundings to avoid "death by cubicle". This means that phones may ring to voicemail during times of intense work, when interruption would destroy the flow. If it's urgent, make the effort to turn up in person. Many managers like structured meetings because they have been trained to check off thingsagenda, check; time limits, check; following agenda without deviation, check; and filling the time allotted for the meeting, check. Organic meetings allow for meandering, they don't have specific time requirements and they can go over the time, include random debate and actually be fun. This is how creativity thrives and you may get some of your best solutions during organic meetings. Let go your inner perfectionist and let geeks run a few of the meetings.
A: Remember that geeks are creative workers. Acknowledge that geeks will answer the phone and emails when it is convenient. Try to have a mix of organic and structured meetings.

Q: Tracking all your foods and meals will not only help you stay on track, but can be motivating to you as well. Seeing how well you've done and well you've stuck to your diet plan is exciting. Many of us believe we are eating less than we really are. Food journaling is a fool-proof way to ensure that you are holding yourself accountable. Grab a notebook or download a diary app to your smart phone. Jot down notes about your meals (including calorie intake), exercise, and other measures you're keeping track of. You can also use your journal as a diary. Taking note of how your diet is making you feel, writing about difficult days, etc. Write down your goal and leave it somewhere you can easily check it again. Underneath your goal, keep a weekly log of how many pounds you've lost or how many inches you've lost. When you feel like giving up, read over your goal and the progress you've already made. This may be the motivation you need to keep yourself going. Keeping track of your weight can also provide you with some insight into how well your diet is working or if it's not working. You'll be able to discern when it's time to make a change. Post sticky notes or taped scraps of paper wherever you will see them often: the bathroom mirror, the refrigerator, even the steering wheel of your car. Write short motivational phrases and reminders on them. They'll give you a bit of a boost throughout the day. Little positive sayings can help you remember your goal, keep you focused, and help you stay on track. This is especially useful in helping to maintain your exercise schedule. If you have an exercise partner, you have a reason beyond yourself to show up to every session on time. He or she can give you a boost of enthusiasm when you're not feeling up to your workout. Your partner can also lend a good ear when you're feeling down or unmotivated with your diet or progress. . Stress can make it hard to stay on a diet or exercise plan. Managing stress can help you stay motivated and feel energized throughout your diet program. Extra stress can slow weight loss and even promote weight gain. Getting it under control can help support quicker weight loss. It's important to find activities to help calm and relax you. Try chatting with friends, going for a walk, listening to music or reading a good book.
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Start a food journal. Track your progress. Leave notes for yourself. Get a partner. Manage stress