Problem: Article: Envision how happy you'll be when you earn that promotion at work or meet your weight loss goal. Focus on the positive outcome of accomplishing your goals, rather than becoming discouraged about how far away that goal might seem. For example, if you want to save up for a vacation, decide how much money you'll need for the trip and brainstorm how you can reach your goal. Don't get overwhelmed if it feels daunting at first. Maybe you'll skip your morning latte or get rid of cable for a year to save up. Envision how happy you'll be as you progress toward having enough money to take your vacation. Avoid focusing on past failures or struggles, which can be very discouraging. Instead, focus on your successes and the actions you can take moving forward to achieve your goals. If you've been trying to lose weight and you have a bad weekend where you overeat and forget to workout, don't beat yourself up over it. Instead, focus on what you did right, such as getting right back on track on Monday morning or giving your body and mind a break for the week. Focusing on what you did right instead of focusing on your mistakes helps keep you encouraged and in a happier mindset. Everyone has failed at something at some point. Remember that just because you experience a setback does not mean that you are a failure. Setbacks are just opportunities to learn what did and didn't work for next time. If you experience a setback, try not to dwell on the negative. Dwelling on your setbacks is discouraging and unproductive, so try to look for the opportunities in the setback instead. For example, losing a job could be an opportunity to find a more fulfilling one or to go back to school. The end of a relationship might be a chance to focus more on loving yourself and cultivating your friendships. . Unrealistic goals set you up for discouragement, so be sure that the goals you hope to accomplish are realistic and can be completed in a reasonable amount of time. Remember that progress takes time, and for most personal goals, results will not happen overnight. Be sure to break up large goals into smaller steps so you feel better able to conquer them. For example, instead of making a goal of running a marathon this year, work your way up to that goal by making your first goal to complete a 5K run. Seeing physical proof of your accomplishments is important. Having visual proof of your progress will make you feel better and keep you encouraged to keep working toward your goals. For example, you might chart weight loss in a journal, jot down when you pay off a credit card, or keep a tally of your growing savings account. Every little bit counts, and documenting your progress will help you see how far you've come.
Summary: Visualize accomplishing your goals. Focus on your successes. View setbacks as learning opportunities. Set realistic goals Document your progress.

Problem: Article: After relaxing, it is best to not use heat styling of any kind on your hair. It will amplify the dryness and can cause a large amount of breakage. After washing your hair and allowing it to air dry till damp, blow dry on the lowest heat setting. Dry for as short of time as possible to prevent excess damage. If you must speed up drying time, use a soft t-shirt to squeeze moisture out of your hair. The t-shirt will be gentler and more absorbent than your rough towel. Use a protectant spray if you must use heat tools. A heat spray contains proteins to coat the sheath of the hair and act as a buffer between your hair and heat tools. Styles such as braids do not need heat and allow braids one day, and beautiful waves the next. This cuts down on shampooing amounts and allows your hair to regain strength after the first few days of your relaxing. Satin-covered rollers are a no-heat option. The rollers will lower the amount of frizziness, and the satin will prevent rubbing and tangling. Whenever using hair elastics, try to use no-damage bands. Many hair elastics are designed for less damage and ripping when used. Pick up some fashion friendly clips. Barrettes that are smooth with no teeth will prevent your hair from being damaged. Available in an assortment of styles, barrettes can be used to simply pin your hair away from your face or keep it up off your neck in a pony-tail style. Split ends are a part of life, no matter how well you care for your hair. After a tough processing like relaxing, already-beat-up ends can be brutalized. Regularly trim your split ends to prevent the damage from travelling up into your hair. A professional can spot hair damage you might not be able to. Keep a pro on speed dial and get your hair trimmed regularly. Don't be afraid to ask your stylist for tips and suggestions. After all, they are there to help you.
Summary: Protect your hair from heat. Style without heat. Get regular cuts and trims.

Problem: Article: Walk around the exterior of your home and look for places that might be inviting to a population of no see ums. This may include unused fountains, bird baths, stopped-up gutters, and groundwater. When you come across a potential hotspot, drain it or fill it in with high-drainage material like gravel or sand. Don't forget to peek inside any household items you find sitting out, such as buckets or wheelbarrows, to see if they contain stagnant water. You may need to have larger bodies of water like ponds and gulches professionally irrigated in order to dry them out for good. Pick up a few rolls of tight-knit insect repelling mesh and put them in place over your home's windows. As small as no see ums are, the grid-like weave of small insect repellent meshes are even smaller. You can buy rolls of mesh screening at any hardware or home improvement store. They come in various sizes, from standard grade window screen all the way down to ultra-fine 20x20 "No See Um Mesh." Inspect your screens regularly to make sure they're free of holes or tears, and replace damaged sections if necessary. Even the smallest opening may be big enough to admit a tiny no see um. Set your thermostat to around 6570F (1821C) or below and let it run in intervals throughout the day. No see ums are attracted to warmth and moisture, so the cooler you keep it in your home, the less likely they are to come around. If blasting your air conditioner nonstop isn't an option (say, if it's winter), switch on a ceiling fan or portable box fan. This will at least keep cool air circulating throughout the room. Consider investing in a dehumidifier if you live somewhere with above-average humidity levels. Get in the habit of switching off all of the lights outside your home shortly after dusk. Many types of insects, including no see ums, gravitate towards light sources. These essentially act like homing beacons, signalling for bugs to come closer. Not only will shutting your lights off make you less visible to no see ums, it will also save you money on your monthly utility bill! If you're going to be outside someplace where no see ums tend to be a problem, be sure to pull on a pair of full-length pants and a long-sleeved shirt. It may also be a good idea to throw a hat on to minimize bites around your head and face if the no see ums are out in force. Always wear tall socks and closed-toed shoes anytime you're walking near standing water in no see um-infested areas. One of the best strategies for dealing with pesky no see ums is to simply avoid them. Steer clear of locations like ponds and marshes, as well as any place where water has collected and grown stagnate. Chances are good that there's a cloud of no see ums not far away. If you do find yourself in one of these areas, try not to hang around too long, or your risk of being bitten will increase.
Summary:
Clear up any standing water you find on your property. Install mesh window screens small enough to keep no see ums out. Leave your air conditioner on to lower the temperature and humidity. Turn off your porch lights at night to avoid attracting pests. Wear long-sleeved clothing to keep yourself protected from bites. Stay away from wet, boggy areas where no see ums tend to swarm.