Problem: Article: Position the steering wheel 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) from your breastbone. Adjust your seat so your back comes in complete contact with the seat and headrest. Your seat should be reclined about 100 to 110 degrees. Consult your vehicle's manual for help adjusting your seat and steering wheel. Seatbelts can irritate or constrict your shoulder, causing discomfort. Look for a shoulder cushion online or at your auto store. You can also cut a piece of soft pipe or foam insulation to appropriate size and attach it to the seat belt. Low power steering fluid can make it more difficult to steer your car, which can aggravate hand, wrist, and arm pain. Check, add, or flush your power steering fluid, or bring your car to a mechanic for maintenance. If you suffer significant arm pain and your car doesn't have power steering, consider getting one that does. An automatic transmission reduces the type and number of motions necessary to drive a car. Reducing the frequency and variety of grips and movements will help prevent your arms from getting sore. If you drive a car with a manual transmission, consider getting an automatic.
Summary: Adjust the seat and steering wheel. Use a seat belt shoulder strap cushion. Check the power steering fluid. Use a car with an automatic transmission.

Problem: Article: Having a full night's rest before you present your speech will ensure that you are clear-minded and not tired when you present. Get 7-8 hours of sleep to ensure you are well-rested. Eat a healthy breakfast to give you energy for your speech. You may not be able to eat much if you are nervous, but you should try to eat something. A banana, yogurt or granola bar is good for a nervous stomach. When you are giving a presentation, you should dress for the occasion. Typically, you should dress nicely for a formal presentation. Wear something that makes you feel confident yet comfortable. If you are too uncomfortable, you might spend too much of your attention on how your feet hurt or your neck is itchy. If you're unsure of the dress code, ask the organizers. Shoot for more formal over less formal clothing. Breathing deeply can help calm your mind, slow your heart rate, and relax your muscles. Try the 4-7-8 method: Inhale through your nose for a count of 4. Then hold your breath for a count of 7. Exhale out your mouth for a count of 8. Meditation is a great way to slow down your mind and be present in the moment. This will help reduce your anxiety over your speech by bringing you away from your anxious anticipation. You will instead focus on what is happening in this precise moment. Try this simple method of meditation: Find a comfortable seat or bed in a quiet spot where you won't be disturbed. Relax your body and close your eyes. Start breathing deeply, inhaling for a count of four and exhaling for a count of four. Focus your mind on your breath. When your mind begins to wander, acknowledge the thought and let it go. Return your focus to your breath. Breathe in. Breathe out. Try this meditation for 10 minutes every day to reduce overall anxiety. Make sure to meditate the morning of your speech. Visualizing that you are a successful public speaker will help you when you are actually doing it. Run through your speech and imagine how the audience might react at different points. Think about different reactions, such as anger, laughter, awe, applause. Take deep breaths as you imagine each of these reactions. Get your blood and oxygen pumping a little bit by taking a short walk or getting other exercise the morning of your speech. You will burn off some of your stress with the exercise. It will also give your mind a chance to focus on something else for a bit. Caffeine can contribute to jittery feelings, exacerbating your anxiety. Your usual cup of coffee in the morning might not make a big difference. But when you're already feeling anxious, coffee or caffeinated soda can add fuel to the fire. Instead, try a calming herbal tea, such as chamomile or peppermint.
Summary: Get a good night's sleep. Eat well. Dress appropriately for the presentation. Take deep breaths. Try meditation. Use visualization exercises. Go for a walk before your speech. Stay away from caffeine.

Problem: Article: Whether it's a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, or living area, each room has a function and a "target audience," those people who tend to use the room the most. Your design choices need to reflect the target audience as much as possible in order for the room to remain functional. The rooms in your house should complement the personality of the person or people who use them most. For example, if your space will be used to host dinner guests or clients, you will want to take a different approach than if it is used as a nursery or playroom. Similarly, if you are the only one who will be using the room, you might feel more free to design it to your own standards and not worry about how others will see it. Ask someone for help to make sure your measurements are accurate, and write them down as you go. Measure each wall's length and height, as well as any permanent fixtures to the room (like built-in cabinets, fireplace, bathtub, etc). Don't forget to measure windows and doorways, including width and height. Before you can plan your design, you need to know what you have to work with. If you have an unlimited budget, then you can skip this step! Otherwise, think about each part of the room's design, which you are interested in changing, and how much you can afford to spend. This will help you focus your design on those elements you can afford to update. For example, you may not be able to put in a new carpet, but you might be able to buy a throw rug to cover up the carpet and update the look. Your budget should be a list that includes general categories and a specific breakdown of how the money will be spent in each category. It will be unique to the room that you are designing, so it will differ depending on if it is a kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom, etc. Some aspects to include in your budget might include: Walls: Do you need to paint? What about repairing, replacing, or adding features like wood trim, crown mouldings, or paneling? How about wallpaper? Windows: Do you need new windows altogether, or can you keep the ones you have? Old windows can be drafty and dated, and hard to clean. But they can be disguised with good window treatments. Do you need new blinds? What about draperies, curtains, valances, or other window treatments? Flooring: Do you need to replace the carpeting? Do you want to put down hardwood floors or tiling? Could you just get by with steam cleaning the existing floors and perhaps adding an accept rug or area rug to update the space? Fixtures: Does the area have light fixtures or chandeliers that need to be replaced or updated? What about outlet and light switch covers? Does it have a sink, faucet, or bathtub that needs updating? What about countertops, cabinets, or appliances? Furniture (couch, chair, table, bookshelf, bed, etc). Decor: This includes everything from the pictures on the wall to the throw blanket on the couch. In many cases, you can renovate the appearance of a room by just changing the decor items. Do you want to add photos or canvases to the wall or to shelves? What about figurines, wall hangings, or soft lines like throw pillows or blankets? Think practically first: What furniture do you need in order to use the space? Items like a bed, dresser, or couch might fit this description. Then, consider what furniture items would make the space more user-friendly or fun, like a coffee table, bean bag chair, or accent table. As you write down the furniture, make a note of what you currently have and what you might need to buy. Using themes and designer tips from professional decorators will help get the creative ideas going. Experiment with different furniture arrangement options using free room planning websites. Search online for "interactive room design" to get started. You can also use these websites design a virtual room from flooring and paint colors to cabinets and counter tops. Know which cleaning supplies, painting supplies and any tools or equipment are necessary. Have someone ready to help you move any heavy or fragile furniture.
Summary:
Choose the room you want to design. Take measurements of the space. Set a budget. Think about what furniture you want in the room. Research online web tools for inspiration for furniture arrangement and color ideas. Have supplies and tools ready.