Establish a time to get to nap. Having this designated time can help regulate your circadian rhythms, or body clock, and may also help you fall asleep during the day without stress. When you set your nap, make sure that you consider factors like eating and time of day. You want to let yourself digest food for an hour or so, for example, so that it doesn't hamper your ability to fall asleep. The best way to set your internal body clock is to nap at the same time every day. Don't set a naptime that is too early or late. If you can't fit it in one day, don't stress. You may find you can fall asleep more easily in the evening without a nap. Stick to this schedule as much as possible and adjust it if necessary. You won't want or be able to sleep if your space isn't comfortable. By controlling factors such as the temperature and darkness, having comfortable bedding or sleeping gear, and removing stimulating electronics, you will help yourself fall asleep during the day. Set temperature in bedroom to between 60-75 degrees for optimal sleeping conditions. Keep computers, TV and work materials out of room as much as possible help yourself rest without stress or stimulation. Light stimulates you to be awake, so make sure that your room is dark enough to help your brain rest and fall asleep. You can use curtains or eye masks to help with rooms that are exposed to a lot of light. Noise will also keep you from getting to sleep. Keep your room as quiet as possible and consider a white noise machine to combat any loud noises that may filter into your bedroom. A comfortable mattress, pillows, and bedding can help you fall asleep. If you are in an office or library, a small pillow may be all you need to fall asleep. Caffeine, alcohol, and cigarettes are stimulants that will interrupt your sleep. Avoiding them before you want to sleep or nap may help you fall asleep more quickly. If you consume nicotine or caffeine, avoid them within at least an hour of your naptime. If you work the night shift, then limit your caffeine intake to the beginning of your shift. If you have alcohol with lunch, limit yourself to one to two alcoholic drinks and don't try and sleep immediately after drinking them. Eating too close to your naptime or having a heavy lunch can affect your ability to fall asleep. Eat lighter fare such as a salad a couple of hours before you want to sleep to help ensure that you are able to fall and stay asleep. Heavy or spicy meals can cause discomfort and indigestion. Your body needs time to shift into sleep mode. Wind down an hour before your naptime with simple tasks or activities to help you fall asleep. Try and avoid electronics such as televisions, laptops, tablets, and smart phones within an hour of your naptime if you can. Shows, work, or social media stimulate your brain. Consider reading or doing another activity that will help relax you and make you drowsy. Dim the lights in your sleeping space. Light will stimulate you, so dimming the lights within an hour of your naptime can signal your brain that time to sleep. Once you've begun to wind down towards your naptime, establishing a ritual can help you fall asleep. There are different activities you can do as a part of your ritual such as having tea or even a warm bath. A ritual can relieve anxiety, stress or excitement that might make it difficult to fall asleep. Reading a book with the lights dimmed will relax and entertain you while not overstimulating you. A warm cup of herbal tea such as lavender or chamomile will relax you and help you sleep. A warm bath can relax you. In addition, the rise and fall in body temperature it causes may cause drowsiness Take your nap at the same time every day even if you're not tired. Sticking to this consistent naptime can help you fall asleep or get the rest your body needs. Settling into a comfortable space may help you get to sleep faster even if you don't feel tired.
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One-sentence summary -- Set a fixed nap time. Create a restful environment. Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages and cigarettes. Eat a light lunch. Do simple tasks before your nap. Create a naptime ritual. Rest even if you're not tired.

Q: Start noticing patterns in your boss's moody behavior. For instance, your boss might typically be in a foul mood in the mornings before having some coffee or after having a meeting with their own supervisor. If you know that your boss will be in a mood during those times, keep your head down, do your work, and avoid asking them questions until later. Select meeting times when your boss's mood seems to be better or during low stress periods at work. You might also consider making a note of every time your boss is in a bad mood. Write down the time and the circumstances surrounding their mood. When your boss is in a foul mood, avoid knocking on their door or calling them to ask them questions. Instead, work to problem solve on your own and avoid making any major decisions until you can clear it when your boss is in a better mood. When you feel that your boss is on edge and on the verge of an outburst, do what you can to deescalate the situation. If they have recently helped you with something or given good advice, send them an email saying "Thank you for all of your help with my project yesterday." This will help to stroke their ego a bit, soothe them, and avoid them seeing you from a lens of anger. You might also do a random act of kindness for them like bringing them some coffee. Though you might feel that your boss is moody, you should first determine what you are doing, if anything, to contribute to that. If you do not complete your tasks on time, regularly come in late, or often make mistakes, then you could be the problem. Work to improve yourself so that you do not trigger frustration in your boss or peers. Listen carefully when your boss gives you a task or a piece of constructive criticism and work to follow through. Don't use your cell phone during this time. However, regardless of what you have done, your boss should not yell, curse, or insult you. If your boss' behavior appears is abusive, you need to seek help from a trusted human resources professional. If you feel like your boss is criticizing you for something that is not your fault, discuss your concerns with them. Create an atmosphere of problem resolution rather than confrontation.
A: See the storm coming. Give them space. Defuse situations with gratitude and kindness. Make sure it's not you.

Article: Having everything ready before you start mixing will keep you from forgetting an important ingredient. If you don't have liners, just grease each cup with vegetable oil or butter to keep the cupcakes from sticking. If you want to add chocolate chips, sprinkles, or another mix-in, stir it in now. Place them in the oven to bake for 15 to 18 minutes. The cupcakes are done with a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean. Place them on a cooling rack or the counter to let them cool completely. Pair your vanilla cupcakes with any type of frosting you like best. Here are a few easy recipes to try: Vanilla frosting Chocolate frosting Buttercream frosting
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Measure out your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 Fahrenheit (190 Celsius). Place 12 cupcake liners into a cupcake pan. Stir in optional mix-ins. Bake the cupcakes. Let the cupcakes cool before frosting. Whip up the frosting of your choice to finish your cupcakes.