Q: An obvious tactic is to avoid your co-worker if and when possible. Eat elsewhere if they take their lunch in the break-room. If they work in a cubicle by one restroom, use the other restroom. This method is not a cure-all, particularly for small offices. Even so, refuse to be entangled if you are forced to interact. If your co-worker asks you to do something outside of the office, politely decline. If they denigrate an office mate, excuse yourself and go back to work. They may eventually lose interest. As said before, a narcissist will react poorly to a direct challenge and may even turn the situation against you. Learn to assert yourself without provoking a reaction. If your co-worker makes an unreasonable demand, for example, say that you will think about their suggestion and consider if you can comply that way, you have not committed yourself. If they try to dragoon you into an extra project, tell them that you would really like to help but are working against your own tight deadlines. Repeat yourself in a calm, controlled voice, the unspoken point being that you will not be bullied or intimidated. Some narcissists claim disproportionate credit in the workplace or even try to steal recognition, minimizing your input. Be prepared for this sort of behavior. Protect your ideas. Record the work that you are doing and do not freely share details with your co-worker. Keep copies of all your notes and documents. Save your work online or on your computer so that it is time-stamped. Keep records of your interactions, as well, saving emails or jotting them down in a notebook e.g. ''Monday the 1st: came late to meeting and disparaged my report.'' At the same time, communicate with your boss. Check in regularly so that they will know what you are doing and how you are specifically contributing to the workplace. Keep a look out for signs that you are being undermined, as well. Cold behavior from your boss, hostility from formerly friendly colleagues, or any sudden change in normal behavior could signal that your co-worker is quietly sabotaging you. Bringing the problem to the attention of your boss could be risky. Some bosses would rather not be bothered with interpersonal problems or will see you as difficult, "not a team player." They may also be under the spell of the narcissist's charm, or your co-worker might try to turn the complaint against you. Be professional, calm, and constructive if you decide on this route. If you can, frame the issue so that it is about the workplace rather than you individually and present it in positive rather than negative terms e.g. "improving office morale" rather than "my control-freak co-worker." Bring documentation that supports your version of events. Your boss will be more likely to believe you if you can produce proof and if they see your professional handling of the situation. Asking for a transfer to a different department is another option, as a last resort.
A: Avoid, avoid, avoid. Stand up without being confrontational. Protect yourself from sabotage. Talk to your superior.

Q: Believe it or not, exercise is essentially a natural antidepressant. In fact, a recent study showed that exercise, CBT, and certain medications all show similar effects. To get the most out of your workout, do weight-training and cardio, which has shown to be even more beneficial than just one or the other (and that's for your waistline, too). Exercise helps boost your mood because it releases endorphins in your brain, which makes you feel better. Exercise also helps your brain make new neural connections. 50% of people who have one major episode of depression will relapse, and the likelihood goes up if you've had more than one episode. But exercising, eating right, and taking care of your body can limit the chance of recurrence. In addition to helping your body function at its best, it is a mood regulator, easing your mind. People, especially young people, are prone to depression and other mental illnesses if they regularly get an inadequate amount of sleep. To keep your mind and body in tiptop shape, aim for a solid 7 hours a night, if not more. Researchers advise 8 hours of sleep a night for optimum performance, but that is not always possible in today's hectic world. Only you will know the amount of time you truly need to function at your best, figure that time frame out and do your best to hit that goal every night. It turns out all the millions of stimuli your brain has to sort through every second really take a toll. Through the day, the brain accumulates so much information it just slows down. Recent research has shown that enough sleep gets rid of the things that keep your brain from performing well. Eating a low-fat diet, rich in vitamins, nutrients, omega-3s (found in fish), and folic acid can be helpful for mood regulation and balance. You are what you eat, after all. If you eat healthy, you'll feel healthy inside and out. Excessive sugar consumption often correlates to higher instances of depression. Since eating a lot of sugar causes your glucose levels to spike then drop low, it can make you feel irritable, anxious, and depressed. Cut processed, sugary goods out of your diet and you may start feeling remarkably better. Alcohol is a depressant that can alter your mood without you even realizing it. What's more, those at risk for depression are also at greater risk of alcohol abuse and developing alcoholism. To be safe in the short and long term, just avoid it. One glass of red wine a day has been shown to be beneficial in some studies. That's one glass, or 5 ounces. No more! Depression is associated with a greater risk of heart disease and diabetes. Those with depression and other mental illnesses tend to have higher rates of ''physical'' illnesses than people without mental instabilities. It works the other way, too the more physical ailments you're suffering from, the more likely you are to be depressed. So stay on top of your health! Keep in mind that some medical conditions share symptoms with depression. For example, thyroid issues and hormone imbalances can make you think you're depressed. Getting regular medical care will help you get the correct treatment for your condition. Visit your doctor regularly for routine physical check-ups. This on top of eating right and exercising will ensure that your body is setting your mind up for success.
A: Exercise regularly. Get the right amount of sleep. Eat a healthy diet. Avoid alcohol and drugs. Monitor your overall health.

Q: Introductions to boogie-woogie songs vary widely. A very common way to start a boogie-woogie is by simply playing the left hand bass pattern for four measure by itself, and then introduce the right hand.Another common way to begin a boogie-woogie is by using the first two chords of a turnaround progression, the I7 and I dim 7. In the key of C this means C7 and C diminished 7. An intro of this sort is usually four measures in duration and consists of going back and forth between these two chords. These four measures count as the first four measures of the 12-bar form and when the left hand comes in with the bass pattern it is on the IV chord. Use an intro to start and an ending to finish and now you're playing boogie woogie!
A:
Learn an introduction. Combine a repeating, rhythmic bass pattern in the left hand with chords and licks in the right hand.