If you are having difficulty getting enough sleep, talk with your parents about the problem because they may be able to help you. For example, your entire family could focus on developing good sleep habits. If everyone in the house is trying to get more sleep it may help you sleep better as well. Ask your parents if you can dim all the lights in your house or apartment around bedtime. This will help signal to your body that it is time for sleep. Similarly, the whole family could try turning off all technology after 9 pm. The lack of distractions will help everyone begin to wind down and prepare for bedtime. In some instances, a lack of sleep could be a result of an underlying medical issue. If you are struggling to get enough sleep and it is impacting your ability to concentrate during the day, you should seek medical attention. For example, perhaps you are suffering from chronic insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, reflux, periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), or restless legs syndrome (RLS). Explain to your doctor how much sleep you get each night, and how you constantly feel tired and drained of energy. You should also explain where your sleep issues come from. For example, do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Do you wake up throughout the night as a result of bad dreams or difficulty breathing? Do you nod off in the middle of school? In order to diagnose an underlying health or sleep issue, your doctor will likely complete a number of medical assessments. For instance, they may evaluate your overall health and sleep habits, ask about your family medical history, and inquire about any medication you are taking. This assessment will help your doctor determine the type of treatment necessary for your particular situation. If your doctor discovers that there is an underlying medical condition, such as sleep apnea or insomnia, they may provide you with treatment options. Depending on the issue, you may be treated with medication, light therapy, or other sleep techniques. Be sure to follow all instructions and tips provided by your doctor.

Summary: Talk with your parents. Visit your doctor. Complete a medical assessment. Treat any medical conditions.

Soak a sterile cotton ball in tea tree oil and then apply the oil directly to the cyst. Do this 2 to 3 times each day until the cyst shrinks and vanishes. Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that may help heal some cysts. It may be more effective as a preventative measure, however, since it cannot penetrate the skin deeply enough to reach the inside of the cyst. Use a moisturizer with tea tree oil on acne- or cyst-prone skin to help prevent outbreaks. If tea tree oil dries your skin, you can dilute it by mixing it with a gentler carrier oil, like olive oil or sesame oil. Combine 1 part tea tree oil with 9 parts carrier oil and apply the mix directly to the cyst. Use a sterile cotton ball or cotton pad to apply witch hazel gel or cream directly over the cyst on your back. Use just enough witch hazel to completely cover the cyst, and allow it to soak into your skin before cleaning the area. Witch hazel is an astringent. The tannins witch hazel contains remove excess oil from the skin when the product is applied. As the oils dry up and the pores are tightened, the cyst can begin shrinking. Using too much witch hazel can cause skin irritation, so it is best to use this treatment only once a day. If your cyst has a solid core, witch hazel is unlikely to be an effective treatment. Apply pure apple cider vinegar directly to the cyst and cover the area with a clean bandage. Keep the bandage on for 3 to 4 days. After you remove the bandage, you may see a hard layer over the surface of the cyst. Carefully wash the area with soap and water and allow the pus to drain. Once the area is clean, apply a fresh bandage. Keep this bandage on for 2 to 3 days. After removing it, the cyst and surrounding skin should be healed. Apple cider vinegar is believed to help dry excess oils and kill the bacteria responsible for an infected cyst. However, individuals with sensitive skin may not be able to tolerate this treatment. If the area burns or severely itches after you apply the apple cider vinegar, you should clean it off immediately and try another treatment option. Apple cider vinegar may not be an effective treatment for severe cysts. It can be a good preventative measure, however. Wash acne- and cyst-prone skin daily with a mixture of 1 part apple cider vinegar to 3 parts water. Combine 1/2 cup (125 ml) of wheat grass with 2 to 4 Tbsp (30 to 60 ml) of pure honey in a blender. Blend the ingredients together until a thick paste forms, and apply that paste to the cyst. You may need to blend the wheat grass down into a liquid before adding the honey. Wheat grass is rich in various nutrients that help your skin stay healthy, so it makes a good base for the honey paste. Honey has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, both of which help facilitate healing. Add enough honey to the blended wheat grass to create a thick paste that can be applied over the entire cyst. After applying the paste, cover the area with a clean bandage and leave it alone overnight. Remove the bandage in the morning and wash the area with mild soap and water. Ask your doctor or dermatologist to prescribe or recommend a pre-made honey-soaked wound dressing. The honey treatment is most effective when the core of the cyst has already been removed. Honey will not draw out the cyst on its own. Honey may cause skin irritation or an allergic reaction in some people. If you get hot, your chances of having a bad reaction may increase. Rinse off the honey right away and ask your doctor before using any more if you experience stinging or other side effects.

Summary: Apply tea tree oil. Consider applying witch hazel to the cyst. Use apple cider vinegar. Apply a paste made with honey.

Compliments ease tension between two people and help make their interactions more positive. If you are not very confident, you might find it difficult to take compliments from people. Maybe you become uncomfortable or reject the compliments outright. In order to become more confident, you need to learn how to accept a compliment gracefully. The next time someone pays you a compliment, resist the urge to reject it and just thank them for the kind words. For example, you can respond to a compliment by simply saying, "Thank you. I appreciate that." Or even a simple, yet enthusiastic, "Thanks!" will do. Make sure that you learn how to compliment others as well. Complimenting others will help take the attention off of yourself, which may help you to be more confident. Your ability to pay genuine compliments to others will also help to demonstrate your confidence. Sometime people lack confidence because they rely too much on how other people react to them. In order to be more confident, you will have to accept that you cannot change other people and you cannot do anything about their reactions to you. All that you can control is yourself. Work on becoming more accepting of other people as they are. Avoid lecturing others on their faults or trying to get other people to change. Part of being confident is projecting a positive attitude, even if other people try to bring you down. Remember that you are in control of your future, your goals, and your own happiness. If people try to damage your confidence, remind yourself of your accomplishments and admirable traits. Keep the glass half full! Try smiling or laughing, even if you don't feel like it. Research has shown that even forced smiling and laughing can help you to feel more optimistic and confident. Staying calm in a difficult situation is not always easy, but remaining calm when a problem arises will help you to be more confident and will demonstrate to others that you are a confident person. Try taking a few deep breaths when you become overwhelmed, stressed, angry, or upset. As you breathe, count slowly to ten and then attend to the problem.
Summary: Learn to take a compliment. Accept that you cannot change other people. Learn to stay positive. Remain calm.