Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Avoid hitting the snooze button. Don't get ready in the dark. Stretch and lightly exercise every morning. Take a cold shower. Eat breakfast and drink a large glass of cold water.

Answer: Whether you hit the snooze button constantly in the morning, or even only delaying getting up by five minutes, using the snooze button at all will make you feel more tired. Sleep experts say that hitting the snooze button disrupts the inertia of your sleep, which in turn will make you feel (and look!) more tired throughout the morning. When you first wake up in the morning and feel like you want to go back to sleep, that is normal sleep inertia; however, allowing your body to go back to sleep and having to repeat the process again a few minutes later will cause your brain to feel this pronounced grogginess longer after you do finally get up. If you want to feel and look more awake right away, avoid post-snooze sleep and the snooze button! Your body's internal clock is extremely sensitive to light and darkness, so try to avoid confusing it by telling it to be awake when you're still in the dark. A hefty dose of sunshine when you first wake up in the morning is one of the best ways to trick your body into waking up. And if you feel like you're awake, you will look like you're awake. If you open the curtains to overcast skies or you wake up before dawn, turn on a very strong light in every room you get ready in. For best results, try using the type of lightbulb used to treat the seasonal affective disorder. If you have the willpower to wake up and do your full workout, that's great! For many people though, just getting up in the morning is hard enough. Even if you feel extremely tired in the morning, another great way to perk up your appearance is to get the blood moving by taking a brisk walk around your room, doing a couple of jumping jacks, or stretching for about 5 minutes. This light exercise and stretching will help wake up your mind and body, and it will give you an alert look and a rosy, healthy glow. When you wake up feeling tired it can be tempting to skip the shower altogether for a few extra minutes of sleep; however, taking a shower is a great way to wake up in the morning. Adjust the water temperature to be as cool as you can handle it, and use an exfoliating scrub on your face and body. Exfoliating will scrub off the grime and bacteria from the previous day and brighten the skin, which will help you look more awake. Coldwater also causes the blood vessels to constrict, which reduces redness and swelling, so your face will look more rested. Be sure to put moisturizer on afterward since dehydrated skin will look unhealthy and make you look tired. Sleep experts say that waking up and immediately reaching for your coffee is one of the worst ways to wake up. It gets your body in the habit of needing caffeine and makes your body think that it can't possibly wake up without it when in fact it can. This means that on days when you don't have enough coffee or any coffee at all, you will look way more tired than you really are because you've tricked yourself into thinking you're sleepy. Instead, reach for a large glass of cold water and drink it briskly. This will wake you up and hydrate your skin, helping you look awake. Also don't forget to eat breakfast rich in fiber and protein, which will set you up for a day of productivity.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Ask clarifying questions. Reflect on the feedback. Create a performance plan. Request feedback on a regular basis. Consider if the position is not the right fit for you.

Answer: You should focus on identifying your performance issues so you can then address them successfully. Start by asking the reviewer or your boss questions to clarify any notes in your performance review. In your questions, request concrete examples of what you can do better in the future so you can take real action. For example, you may notice the reviewer notes you do not take enough risks in your current role. You may then ask, "Can you provide an example of a time when I should have taken a risk? What could I have done differently to take more initiative?" Another example may be a comment in your review of not hitting the performance targets for your department. You may then ask, "What level of performance would you consider a success? How can I achieve this performance for my department?" You should then take some time to reflect on the feedback given to you in the performance review. Thank the reviewer for feedback and then go home and think on what they had to say. Read over the review in detail and allow yourself to digest the feedback. You may ask yourself, "How can I address this feedback in my day to day actions?" or "What can I do differently moving forward?" Asking yourself clarifying questions can make it easier for you to understand and accept the feedback. You may want to reach out to your colleagues and your friends for advice. Discussing the negative review with others can help you put the feedback into perspective and better understand where you went wrong. Try to talk to friends who are in a professional career that is similar to yours or to a peer who has experience with negative performance reviews in the past. If you are dealing with a negative performance review, be careful not to vent about the review to people you work with, especially if you are not close with them or you do not have a trusting relationship. You do not want word to get back to your boss that you are complaining about your bad performance review. Depending on your company's policy, you may be placed on probation and required to commit to a performance improvement plan. You can also address your performance issues by creating a performance plan on your own. You may discuss the performance plan with your manager or your boss and give yourself a set time period to achieve certain performance goals. You may allot thirty to sixty days to achieve your performance goals and change up your working style. Your manager may help you develop these goals and outline how you can achieve them in an active, realistic way. For example, you may set performance goals around taking more risks in your current position. You may outline ways to do this, such as following up with potential clients, setting up networking meetings with current clients and pushing a specific product to increase your sales. You should remain open to feedback from your manager or boss on a regular basis, as this will show that you are actively trying to improve your performance. Have weekly check-ins with your manager to follow up on your performance goals and get feedback on how you are doing so far. Be willing to get constructive criticism from your boss and implement any changes they suggest so your performance can improve. You may also set a date for your second performance review or a follow up review with your manager. This could thirty to sixty days from the date of the first review. Work to achieve your performance goals before the follow up review date so your second performance reviews goes well. If you have tried your hardest to improve your performance, but you feel you are still falling short, you may want to step back and consider if the position is the right fit for you. Perhaps the position is not suited to your skillset and you may want to consider a different position at the company. Or perhaps you need to consider a new position in a different department or even a different field. Forcing yourself to try to succeed at a position that is not suited to you may not lead to success. You may want to have a follow up meeting with your manager or your boss to discuss your career options. Be honest about being unsure about your current position and propose switching to a different department or area. If your manager is not interested in doing this, you may want to consider applying for positions that suit you better at a different company.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose your specialties or services, depending on interest and demand. Work in a natural food store to get your foot in the door. Develop an online presence. Build up a client base. Get business training if your money and marketing skills aren't strong.

Answer:
There is no single career path for herbalists. Find a niche that you can fill based on your expertise and the needs of the community. For example, you might specialize in making tinctures for specific conditions, like menopause, or work primarily with a particular population, such as pregnant women. Possible livelihoods for herbalists include: Naturopathic physician or practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical herbalism, in a private or integrated practice Making herbal products, such as tinctures or tea blends Retailing and marketing herbal products, online or in a brick-and-mortar store Teaching about herbalism, for instance in herbal schools, community centers, conferences, or camps Researching herbs for universities or governments, or doing GMP testing on products. Alternatively, you could work with a supplement manufacturer. These jobs can get you connections in the field and help you network with other herbalists and related specialists. The paycheck can also help you financially as you try to grow your career as an herbalist. Search online for full- and part-time jobs in the herbalist field. Check out https://www.naturalindustryjobs.com/currentjobs.asp for listings of relevant positions. Market yourself and your business with a nice website and social media pages. Connect with successful herbalists and healthcare practitioners online, by following them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and signing up for mailing lists. Analyze the ways that they advertise, get clients, and connect with their communities, and implement successful practices into your own marketing plan. Try writing articles for blogs or local papers to get your name out there and showcase your expertise. Start with friends and family members and ask them to refer people they know to you. You can also post ads in the newspaper, at local businesses, or online to get new clients. Ask your clients to pass your information along to anybody they know who might be in need of herbalist services. Join small business associations and try taking a course in business, bookkeeping, and marketing. Some herbal schools also provide business-focused training programs, such as the Herbal Academy's Entrepreneur Course or the Commonwealth Herbs' Business Mentorship. Check out the book Business Mastery by massage therapist Cherie M. Sohnen-Moe for a helpful guide in mastering the business side of your career.