Problem: Article: Students aren't the only ones who get to pick out a back-to-school outfityou want your first day outfit to express your personality while making you look professional and confident. Pick out an outfit you'll be comfortable in, such as a summer dress with a sweater over it or linen slacks and a nice shirt. Wear comfortable shoes that breathe, especially if the weather is still warm. Follow the school dress code for teachers, if applicable. You want your students to walk through the door, see the classroom, and feel excited about learning. Try to add some color to the room by hanging colorful posters on the wall or adding 1 or 2 vibrant rugs. Adding things like bean bag chairs or standing lamps creates a sense of comfort in the room as well. You might choose a color scheme, such as turquoise and yellow, for your room and decorate the room with those colors. Add things like lights, colorful bins, educational posters, and window decorations. While your classroom should have color in it, don't overdo ittoo much stimulation on the walls can affect a student's focus. You can do this individually with each student as they walk in the door, as well as in a whole-group setting once everyone is seated. Tell the class a little bit about yourself, staying positive and showing your excitement for the year. Tell your students what they should call you, and write your name on the board so they learn how to spell it. Include exciting things you have planned for the class over the school year in your introduction to get the students excited about what's to come. While it's important for your students to see you as an authority figure, you also want to create a connection with them as people. Tell your students a little bit about your life and what sort of things you like. By giving them a little information about yourself, your students will be more likely to open up to you. Include things like where you're from, what you did over the summer, and if you have any pets or favorite foods. Create a visual that shows your likes and dislikes, which could be an example of a get-to-know-your-class activity that each student makes as well. You can do this as a group by asking students to share things with the class such as their name, a fun thing they did over the summer, and what they're looking forward to this year. Or, you might choose to make it a more private sharing of information, with the students filling out a questionnaire or making a piece of artwork about themselves. Consider playing a game that helps the students (and yourself!) learn each other's names. While some teachers may choose to be strict and serious, smiling creates a warm environment where your students feel comfortable coming to you. Have fun while teaching and give off positive vibesif you smile, your students will be smiling too! Portray positive body language by standing up straight, looking your students in the eyes, and smiling genuine smiles whenever possible. Smiling also projects a confidence and warmth that shows your students you're approachable. Your students will be able to tell if you feel nervous or uncomfortable while teaching. Try to let go of any uncertainties and relax so that you're able to teach your students most effectively. Let your personality shine through and show your students how excited you are to teach them!
Summary: Dress professionally yet comfortably. Design your classroom to be bright and cheerful. Introduce yourself to the class. Make a personal connection with the students. Ask the students to share information about themselves. Smile often to encourage your students to have fun while learning. Be yourself!

Problem: Article: Doctors generally prescribe anti-anxiety and antidepressant medication to individuals who suffer from panic disorder. These medications are extremely powerful as many reduce the symptoms of anxiety attacks immediately. Anti-anxiety medications, such as benzodiazepines and tranquilizers, function by reducing the excess activity in the brain. Depending on the dosage, these drugs may provide relief from anxiety within thirty minutes to an hour after ingestion. They also come with side effects like depression, drowsiness, impaired thinking, and dizziness among others. Antidepressants have been found to treat the symptoms of anxiety, too. However, these medications are often prescribed to treat chronic anxiety and will not be helpful during acute anxiety attacks. You would take them to prevent attacks rather than to relieve one. Follow the instructions carefully, if your doctor has prescribed medication. Many anti-anxiety medications have addictive qualities; taking more than prescribed can be dangerous. And, remember, never share your prescriptions medications with other people. Most people find that panic disorder is treated effectively with a regimen of both medication and psychotherapy. A research-backed and long-lasting therapeutic solution, for panic disorder and anxiety is cognitive behavioral therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy involves identifying the sources of fear, recognizing faulty thinking patterns, and developing healthy coping mechanisms to life stressors. You may see positive results after approximately three to four months, if not sooner, of participating in this approach. If you are prone to panic attacks, you will do well not to consume caffeinated products such as tea, coffee, and even chocolate. If you smoke, you may want to quit since nicotine is a stimulant as well. Alcohol, in small doses, can even serve as a stimulant. These chemicals often worsen anxiety by exciting your central nervous system and generating energy that creates panic. When you get your body moving, even if only for a 10-minute walk, you may find your mood is vastly improved. Research has found that, for some people, aerobic exercise can elevate your mood, decrease tension, and improve sleep and self-esteem. Data suggests that frequency is more important than how long you exercise, so instead of going for a marathon gym session over the weekend, try to work in a 1520 minute walk every day.
Summary: See a psychiatrist for medications to ease anxiety attacks. Talk to your doctor about how to use your medications. Participate in therapy. Avoid stimulants. Exercise regularly.

Problem: Article: What part of the tree is it stuck in and how high up is it? Figuring out exactly where the cat is will help you decide how to help it out of the tree. The goal is to calm the cat down and make it comfortable enough to come out of the tree on its own. Dogs will just get over-excited by having the cat up a tree and cause the cat more stress. Call up to the cat. If the cat is not yours, try to find its owner and have them call to the cat. A cat is more likely to come to a person that it knows. Clicker training can be very helpful if your cat repeatedly gets stuck in trees. Using a clicker to reinforce the behavior, you can train your cat to come when you call their name. This kind of training can sometimes override fear and hesitation in the cat. If it's your cat, use the treat that they like best. If you don't know the cat, try using a treat that smells strongly, such as tuna. Leave a bowl of dry food at the base of the tree and then walk away. If the cat doesn't know you, it's best to walk away and let the cat come down for the food. If the cat likes to play with the dot from a laser pointer, you may be able to side track it into coming down to chase it. Obtain a laser pointer and aim it at a spot where the cat can see it. Almost all cats will be interested in little light like your pointer Move the point of light down the tree trunk. Repeat this as many times as needed to gain the cat's attention and interest. With any luck, the cat will follow the dot of light down. Try cautiously waiting before proceeding with any of the other methods of getting it down. Cats often come down of their own accord, given time and space. The cat may just need space, quiet, and reassurance that no other animals or people are hanging about to bother it. If you wait, the cat will become hungry and may try to come down on its own. This should only happen after you have waited for the cat to come down on its own for a significant amount of time, about 24 hours. Remember, a cat's claws are good for climbing up a tree, but they are not as good for climbing down. Your cat may genuinely be stuck and need your help!
Summary:
Determine exactly where the cat is if you can't see it right away. Lock away any dogs in the area. Try to coax the cat down before trying to physically remove it. Use treats or other incentives to coax the cat down. Use a laser pointer to lure the cat down. Keep an eye on the cat but give it time to come down on its own. Decide to take more active measures to get the cat down from the tree.