Cut a sheet of white or transparent tissue paper just smaller than a sheet of printer paper. Then, tape it onto the printer paper, shiny side down. Feed the paper into the printer so that your image prints onto the tissue side. Most printers flip the paper over before printing, so you'll need to place your paper tissue side-down. Check your printer's instructions to make sure. You can transfer a photo, an illustration, or even a few words onto your candle. Slowly and gently pull away the wax paper, like you're peeling away a temporary tattoo. The picture should stay behind as a unique candle decoration.

Summary: Print a photo onto white tissue paper. Peel off the wax paper gently and throw it away.

Lean protein, like fish, chicken breast, nuts, and beans, makes your body work harder at digestion than simple carbohydrates do, which can speed up your metabolic process. Try to eat about 46 g of protein per day for a balanced diet. Protein also makes you feel more full for longer to prevent overeating. As you do your normal exercise routine, try incorporating some weight training with dumbbells or kettlebells to gain more muscle. Start out by doing 2 to 3 sets of 10 reps of bicep curls, squats, or tricep curls. Find dumbbells that aren't too heavy and don't hurt your arms too much. You should feel a burn as you use them, but your arms shouldn't hurt. Building up your muscle mass can boost your metabolism over time. Green tea is a rich source of antioxidants known as catechins, and plays a vital role in giving your metabolism a boost. Try drinking 2 to 3 cups of unsweetened, brewed green tea per day to increase the rate at which your calories are burned. Although coffee is sometimes marketed as a metabolism-booster, it will not make you burn your calories any faster.

Summary: Eat more protein to make your body work harder at digestion. Try some weight training to increase your muscle mass. Drink green tea instead of soda or juice.

" One of the biggest causes of stress is overcommitment. This is often caused by social relationships. You may feel like you have to say, "Yes" to everything. If the PTA board needs someone to help organize a meeting, you'll say, "Yes." If a friend needs you to watch her cat for the weekend, you'll say "Yes." Identify when you should say, "No." Know what your limits are. If you have too much on your plate a certain week, it's okay to turn down extra commitments. Just because you reasonably could do something doesn't mean you have to, especially if it's going to cause excess stress. For example, you have a busy work week and some social commitments on the weekend. Your friend, who is a 30 mile drive from you, wants you to check in on her cat while she's away. Technically, you could do this, but it would cause a lot of stress. You do not have to commit. You are never obligated to do someone a favor, especially if it's at the expense of your emotional wellbeing. Say something like, "I'm sorry. I can't this week. I have too much on my plate. Good luck finding someone else." Socialization is important for stress management. Your life should not revolve around work or school. Carve out some time each week to spend with close, valued friends. Choose people who do not stress you out. If you've had a long week at work, do you really want to spend Friday night with a friend who's always dramatic? Instead, select people who energize you rather than drain you. You can talk about your stress to others. This can help you vent and get it out of your system. The people who care about you will be happy to listen. If you need to talk about your week, have dinner with a few good friends on a Friday night. with certain people. Some people are difficult. Whether it's a friend, family member, or co-worker, there may be someone in your life who simply causes you a lot of stress. Set firm boundaries with this person to reduce your overall stress load. Do not feel guilty about setting certain boundaries with someone. You should never put your emotional wellbeing behind someone else's need for contact. If you feel drained in someone's presence, that person may be taking advantage of you. Be direct and assertive without being hostile. You can let someone know which behaviors cross a line. For example, your friend Mary sends a lot of negative texts each day and does not seem to respond to any kind of feedback or advice. It's okay to text something like, "Mary, I care about you as a person, but I don't have the energy to deal with these texts all day. I am sorry you're going through this, but I think you need more support than I am able to give right now." Oftentimes, empathetic people are prone to stress. If you care about the people in your life, you may worry about them as well. Try to remember that care and worry are two different things. It's okay to care about someone, but do not let that care slip into the realm of excessive worrying. If you care about your friends and family members, there are things you can do. You can visit your elderly grandmother. You can call your brother if he's had a rough work week. You can send your cousin a care package if she lost her job. These are examples of caring. Worrying is different from caring. You can worry all day, at work or school, about a friend or family member; however, you are not accomplishing anything by worrying. Nothing is getting done. Care for the people in your life but try not to obsess over their problems, especially during times when your mind should be elsewhere.

Summary: Learn to say "No. Make time for friends. Set boundaries Care about others, but do not worry.

Typically, you will be instructed to fast for at least 12 hours prior to your appointed hour of surgery. Fasting will reduce the chances of nausea or throwing up during surgery, which can be triggered by some types of anesthesia. Fasting includes gum, mints, and other small items. You can brush your teeth; just do not swallow any of the water or toothpaste. You will be discouraged from driving home after the surgery, due to residual effects of the anesthesia. Arrange a driver so you can get home after you are discharged without any delay. Your driver can also help you get your medications from the pharmacy on the way home. Try to avoid placing anything on your body that could inadvertently interfere with the surgical procedure. This includes jewelry, makeup, perfume, cologne, lotions, etc. Also, wear glasses instead of contacts, as your eyes may be dried out during the surgery. To expedite the process of registration and make sure you are ready for surgery on time, make sure to bring the required items. Bringing these items and having them on hand will save you time digging through your bags or returning home to get them. Bring: A photo ID (driver's license or state identification card). Your health insurance card. A form of payment if another arrangement has not already been made. A list of the medications you are taking, the dosage and time of the day that you take them. You should also bring a list of the medications you are allergic or have had a reaction to. Walker or crutches, if necessary. Bring a case for your glasses, dentures and hearing aid, if applicable. All of these items will be removed prior to surgery.
Summary: Stop eating and drinking by 12 am the night before your surgery. Arrange for someone to drive you home after your surgery. Wear your glasses and leave unnecessary items at home. Bring the necessary paperwork to the hospital.