Problem: Article: ork on your self-esteem. Having low self-esteem can make it harder to handle teasing, whether it is mean-spirited or not. Improving your self-esteem takes time, but you can do it using simple activities, such as: Giving yourself compliments. Try looking in the mirror every morning and saying one positive thing about your appearance, such as "Your eyes look especially bright and beautiful today." Making a list of your strengths, achievements, and things that you admire about yourself. Try to list at least five things in each column. Keep the list and read over it daily. Taking care of yourself is important and a good strategy to deal with being insulted or teased. Try taking a long bath, going on a quiet walk, or doing something nice for yourself like getting a pedicure. These self-care strategies will help you build self-esteem and feel better about yourself. . Being resilient means that it is easier for you to recover from teasing, insults, and other obstacles. Try to work on your resilience to improve your ability to bounce back from the teasing and insults that you endure. Some things you can do to build up your resilience include: Looking at your mistakes as learning opportunities. Reminding yourself that you have the power to choose your response. Setting realistic goals for yourself. Building up your confidence. . Being able to express yourself in an assertive way can also help you to deal with teasing. To be assertive, it is important to be comfortable saying "No" to people and to express your needs in a clear, direct way. Say what is bothering you in a specific way. For example, "You often tease me about my hair, such as by calling me a poodle or frizz ball." Express your feelings about the teasing. For example, you might say something like, "I feel angry when you say these things because I think my hair looks awesome." Say what you want to happen. For example, "I want you to stop teasing me about my hair. If you do it again, then I will walk away."
Summary: . Practice self-care. Develop your resilience Learn how to be more assertive

Problem: Article: Try calling for a meeting to discuss recycling or getting the first few minutes of another office get-together. You can also always just bring it up casually over coffee or lunch. The more your coworkers know about the advantages of recycling, the more likely they are to participate in a workplace recycling program! A few simple phrases for talking about it with your colleagues can include: "An aluminum recycling bin for soda cans in the break room can really help eliminate some of our waste." "Wouldn't it make sense for us to have a paper recycling bin next to the printer?" "I really think we should focus on recycling more here." Create a permanent resource such as a bulletin board for employees to reference whenever they wish. The bulletin board can have statistics about the office's impact on waste or more broad statistics. Remember not to get too wordy or else people will be unlikely to read much. Keep the information current and replace it every few weeks with new materials so everyone stays educated and engaged. A few ideas for the bulletin board can include: Your office's amount of recycled goods so far Infographics about what happens to items after they're recycled Recommended reading lists of articles or studies regarding recycling Tips for making recycling easier Try leaving a few pamphlets in the lobby or even installing an entire bookshelf. Hopefully, your coworkers will expand their recycling knowledge in their spare time around the office. Check out the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or Planet Aid for some good resources on brochures. If you're planning on leaving books around, remember to choose accessible ones with quick statistics and facts. A few solid ideas include: Recycle Everything: Why We Must, How We Can by Janet Unruh Shift Your Habit by Elizabeth Rogers Recycle: The Essential Guide by Lucy Siegle Try putting up a sheet with recycling statistics near the waste bins. You can include global statistics or facts specifically about the office's impact on recycling efforts. Count the number of bags of garbage your office produces in an average week before starting. Then, once the recycling initiative has begun, start counting the number of trash bags compared to bags of recycled goods. Being able to quantify their efforts will help employees put their contributions into perspective. Let those who are truly invested help keep the program running, giving those who wish to participate an active role. Try putting them in charge of rotating recycling informational posters around the office or encouraging them to come up with fun contest ideas of their own. This will help take the load off your back and contribute to an office culture of recycling.
Summary: Spread the word to your coworkers about recycling. Make recycling information readily available with bulletin boards around the office. Place literature about recycling around the office. Put up fact sheets near waste receptacles. Keep track of the statistics to keep your coworkers motivated. Choose volunteers to keep the workplace recycling program running.

Problem: Article: How much you use will depend on how big the piece you are trying to clean is. Most jewelry pieces will require 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of baking soda, and tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) of water. Aim to get just the tips of the bristles covered. You won't need a lot of the mixture to start cleaning. The toothbrush must have soft bristles, however, or you will risk scratching your jewelry. Toothbrushes meant for babies typically have the softest bristles. Try to go with the grain, and try not to press too hard. If you go across the grain or scrub too hard, you might scratch the jewelry. Focus on the cracks and crevices, and take care to avoid any set gemstones. You can also fill a bowl with warm water, and dip the jewelry in it until the baking soda comes off. If your pieces has a lot of crevices in it, such as a brooch or a necklace chain, wrap it up in the towel and let it sit for a few minutes. The towel will soak up any excess water. Use polish that is labeled safe for stainless steel. Do not use silver polish, as it will stain your jewelry. When polishing the jewelry, make sure to go with the grain, and not across it.
Summary:
In a small bowl, combine 2 parts baking soda and 1 part water to make a paste. Dip a soft-bristled toothbrush into the mixture. Gently scrub your jewelry with the toothbrush. Plug the sink, then rinse the jewelry using warm water. Gently pat the jewelry dry with a soft towel. Polish the jewelry, if needed, with jewelry polish or polishing cloth. Finished.