Maintaining good communication with Amazon will ensure that you don't miss any orders or important information. Update your orders with shipping information daily and check in for any notifications. When you fulfill orders yourself, Amazon calculates the shipping rates based on the product's category and the buyer's selected shipping method, then charges you. These rates also vary based on the type of seller account you have. If you sign up for an Individual Seller account, you'll have to pay Amazon's shipping rates on all of your products. If you sign up as a Professional Seller, you only have to pay shipping rates on media products like books, music, video, DVD, software, and video games. Use commercial packaging appropriate to the item you're sending, such as a box or padded envelope, and make sure to ship your items on or before the estimated ship date. For every order, Amazon requires that you print out a packing slip with the customer's complete order. Place the packing slip inside with the products so the customer can easily find it. You should also make sure you are listed as the seller on the packing slip, as well as any additional information included with your products. This way, if the customer needs to return the item, they know who to return it to. Under Amazon's guidelines for fulfilling orders, you can find the code of professionalism expected of all sellers. Read these thoroughly to make sure you are following all seller expectations. You can find the code under "Professionalism" at https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?ie=UTF8&nodeId=200259260. Some aspects of the code include agreeing not to cancel transactions or send customers emails unless permitted. You also agree to source, sell, and ship your products according to Amazon's terms.

Summary: Check and update your orders daily. Pay Amazon shipping rates. Package up your orders efficiently. Include a packing slip that identifies you as the seller. Follow Amazon's code of professionalism.

Strong friendships are important for everyone, and they're essential for people who have a difficult relationship with someone close to them. Build strong relationships with others who can offer you support and stability. Dedicate one day out of the week to fun activities with people who cheer you up. Make plans to do something like getting lunch or seeing a movie. each day. Self care is important, and it's crucial for people who live with a cluster B loved one. By keeping yourself calm and balanced, you allow yourself to be better able to help them when they need it. Fifteen minutes of "me time" per day is the bare minimum. Try to get closer to an hour if you can. You could: Write in a journal Enjoy a warm drink Take a long walk with someone you love Massage yourself Take a hot shower Snuggle with a pet or person Laugh at a funny video Sing along to your favorite songs While you may want to spend extra time on helping them, it's important to take time for yourself so that you don't lose your sense of who you are. Here are some ways to keep yourself centered: Write down your big priorities. Make sure you spend time on all of them. Write in a journal. Make time for your hobbies and favorite things. Remember that you can help them, but you can't control them. Don't blame yourself for being unable to fix everything. Meet with others who regularly interact with a Cluster B person through local support groups. Such groups can help you figure out strategies for dealing with the person and provide an outlet to vent your frustrations. Contact local mental health agencies to locate support groups in your area. You might also receive support virtually through online support groups. A counselor can help you learn new ways to handle the cluster B person's behavior, and they can talk you through your own issues and frustrations. A counselor can serve as an excellent source of support. They can also help you develop coping strategies and learn how to set boundaries with the person. Look up counselors in your area who specifically have experience working with personality disorders. In some cases, the counselor may ask your friend or loved one to attend a session to improve communication between you. Only bring the person along if your counselor thinks it's a good idea. The traits of people with personality disorders are pervasive and usually lifelong they won't grow out of them. You'll need to adjust your own mindset to make interactions with this person more pleasant in the future. While people with personality disorders can learn new skills and improve their self-awareness, the disorders themselves aren't going to disappear. Learning about the disorder can help you better understand your loved one's thoughts and behavior.

Summary: Spend time with people who make you feel good. Practice self-care Maintain your sense of self when you're interacting with them. Participate in support groups. Talk to a counselor. Manage your expectations moving forward.

If you're volunteering in a field that's already a specialty of yours, you may want to refresh yourself so you're in top shape to serve the organization. So do a review! Practice swimming or first aid, or review old textbooks to make sure you know the basics of your subject. If you're teaching, try a practice lesson on friends or family members. Check your existing certifications. Many first-aid certificates expire after a few years, so you may need to renew. In some cases, before you do in-person training, you can study up on your chosen volunteer post with a course on the Red Cross's website. After you receive your volunteer placement, Google it to see if the Red Cross offers any resources online. Make sure you understand everything you learned in the orientation--if it helps, you can quiz yourself with the "knowledge check" at the end of certain sections. Review any area that you are unsure about. Bookmark the orientation when you're finished. It might be helpful later. Your local chapter will let you know what kind of learning opportunities are required, and which are optional but accessible. Most offices will be able to train you in first aid and local disaster relief, which entails responses to things like house fires and accidents. You may also have the option to get trained in national disaster relief, which involves larger-scale events like hurricanes and floods. For in-person training, be professional: arrive promptly, pay attention, and stay the whole time. Think about other training you're interested in doing, even if they don't directly pertain to your post. A well-rounded volunteer is a good volunteer. Never be afraid to get in touch with the volunteer coordinator. After all, it's their job to make sure that all volunteers are equipped to serve the Red Cross to the best of their ability. Reach out to them if you have questions about your duties, schedule, or the structure of the organization. They're there to help. If you need to cancel a shift, let the coordinator know by calling as soon as possible and saying something like "Hi, it's Ruby, I won't be able to make my normal swimming class on Tuesday due to illness. Please let me know if I can help with finding a sub." If you're feeling a little overwhelmed and want to know ways to be more effective, you can say "I've appreciated the First Aid trainings I've done with the Red Cross, but I want to learn more about how to stay mentally calm and collected during an emergency. Do you know of any books or courses that might help?"
Summary: Review your existing skills. Take an online orientation. Train in-person. Get help when you need it.