Going into a job interview or a public speaking engagement can be a stressful time. It will be more stressful if you are unprepared and don't know exactly what you're going to say. Spend some time writing out your speech or writing down answers to typical interview questions. Get yourself organized before you go on an interview or give a speech. Know where you've put your resume and be ready to hand it out to the hiring manager. Give yourself a vote of confidence by affirming your abilities. Say to yourself, "I can do this." Tell yourself that you are confident, interesting and engaging. Giving positive reinforcement to yourself will also help block out negative thoughts that contribute to increased nerves. Give yourself enough time to get to an interview or to a new school will help calm your nerves. Plan out your route and anticipate any delays. Leave a few minutes earlier than you think you need to, so that you're not rushing in at the last minute with sweat drenching your brow. When you're in a high-stress situation, you can easily fall prey to your nerves and start to question yourself. By appearing confident, you can trick others and yourself into feeling more confident. If you feel your hands shake, try tightening your thigh muscles. This helps redirects energy away from your hands. Particularly in public speaking, audiences want to hear your human side. Relate some of your speech to your own vulnerabilities. This makes you more relatable to the audience. Being prepared for the right audience is a key to calming nerves in a job interview or speech. When your audience understands what you're talking about, they will respond more positively, thus reducing your nervousness. Do some research on your audience so that you know what they would like to hear. For example, find out who you will be interviewing with and what their positions are. Yes, the interview, speech or competition is important to you. But it is likely not the only job interview you'll ever have. Bring down the stress level by putting things in perspective. Don't fret too much over mistakes that you make. Everyone makes mistakes, especially if they are new to something. If nothing else, these mistakes will be learning opportunities for you. If you don't get the job, consider the interview a practice run, and try again on another interview.

Summary: Be prepared and organized. Talk positively to yourself. Don't rush. Demonstrate confidence. Don't be afraid to be vulnerable. Know your audience. Keep things in perspective.

NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen help relieve swelling that can worsen lordosis, along with any associated pain. Take the medication as directed on the product packaging or as otherwise directed by your doctor. Always talk to a healthcare professional before starting any new drug, even if it is over-the-counter. High heels and shoes with flat insoles do not provide the support you need for proper posture. Invest in shoes that offer good arch support to help keep a straight posture that doesn't force out your backside. If you have flat feet or high arches, consider getting a professional fitting for insoles or orthotics. Your doctor can recommend you to a podiatrist, or you can talk to a professional at a local medical shoe store. You can find shoes with arch support in specialty shops, such as at your local mall and online. by drawing your tailbone in when standing. When you stand, draw your tailbone in toward your waist so that it's not sticking out toward your backside. Keep your weight evenly distributed between your feet. Press your heels down and pull your chest up away from the hips. Better posture will take time and practice. Try to keep the best posture you can, but don't get upset if your posture doesn't automatically improve. Imagine, there are weights on your feet keeping your legs grounded while a balloon pulls you up from the top of your head. Check your posture by looking in a mirror. Make sure your shoulders are at the same height. To improve your seated posture, keep your weight evenly centered between your buttocks. Lift your chest and drop your shoulders down toward your hips. Keep your lower abdomen tucked in so that your spine is as straight as possible. Avoid sitting to one side or with your legs tucked under you whenever possible.

Summary: Use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to manage swelling. Wear shoes with good arch support. Practice better posture Sit centered on your buttocks for better seated posture.

If the boots are loose around your leg, they will definitely bunch up. Pick boots that are snug around the ankle and calf, but make sure they aren't too tight at the very top, either. Try on several pairs and select the ones that contour to the curves of your foot, ankle, and calf the best. Though you may love the look and feel of soft, suede boots, the supple material is going to slouch at the ankle. Choosing boots made from a more sturdy material can help prevent the material from bunching around the ankle. Rigid leather boots or boots with ankle support are the least likely to slouch. Boots that have zippers or laces will stay up better than those you simply pull over your foot and leg. Zippers and laces are natural supporters that will help the boot fit your foot and leg better, leading to less slouching. Ensure the laces or zipper tightens around your ankle to keep your boots standing tall.

Summary: Choose boots that fit snugly. Select boots made of a sturdy material. Pick a pair of boots with zippers or laces.

Purchase an adhesive spray online or at an arts and crafts store. Lay the acoustic panels on the floor, bumpy side down. Spray the back of the panels in a back and forth motion, but leave the edges of the foam unsprayed to make it easier to cut later. If you have foam panels that came with adhesive on the back, you can skip this step. You can purchase adhesive spray online or at an arts and crafts store. Gluing cardboard to the back of the foam will make it easier for the Command strips to stick to the panels. Press and hold the foam against the cardboard for 30 seconds. Using cardboard will make your acoustic foam reusable and will prevent damage to your wall. Leave the foam in a well-ventilated area for 1 or 2 hours, then check to make sure the foam is dry. The foam should remain firm on the cardboard and shouldn't shift around when you touch it. You can put the foam in front of a window or fan to quicken the drying process. Do not cut into the foam itself. Position your scissors and cut along the inside edge cardboard. It's okay if the foam overlaps the cardboard. No cardboard should be visible when looking at the bumpy side of the foam panels. Command strips are small rectangles that have an easily removable adhesive. Remove the paper tab on the Command strips and place 1 in each corner on the backside of the foam panel. Press against the Command strip for 10 seconds to make sure it stays attached to the cardboard. The Command strip should be stuck to the cardboard, not to the foam. Remove the other paper tab to reveal the adhesive, then carefully line up your acoustic foam panel in the corner of the area that you drew before. Press the back side of the foam against the wall and hold it for 30 seconds. This should secure it in place. Continue repeating the steps to apply a row of acoustic foam on your wall. Continue adding more pieces of the foam until you fill up the desired space. Once all the pieces have been installed, use an eraser to remove the pencil marks that you created. Alternate the direction of the pattern on the acoustic panels for maximum effectiveness and visual appeal.
Summary: Spray the backside of the foam pieces with adhesive spray. Press the foam against a piece of cardboard, adhesive side down. Let the glue dry. Cut off the excess cardboard around the foam. Put Command strips on the backside of the panels. Press the acoustic foam against the wall. Finish installing the remaining panels.