Article: In order to know how to best calm your nervous stomach, it is a good idea to evaluate your symptoms. This will help you understand what kind of nervous stomach you have and focus on finding the best ways to calm yourself down. The most common nervous stomach symptoms include: Feeling a knot in the pit of your stomach. A fluttering, butterfly feeling. A rolling, churning feeling. Feeling nauseous, queasy, or bloated. A tight, warm feeling in your stomach. Sometimes you can relieve some nerves by simply feeling more confident in a given situation. Whether you are giving a presentation, going on a first date, or interviewing for a job, practicing beforehand can you feel less anxious. Try to imagine the situation you are nervous about and see yourself successfully and confidently meeting your goals. Do some research so that you feel knowledgeable about the topic, and be sure to go over any talking points you have. Just don't plan everything super specifically as this will give you even more to worry about. Before an activity that gives you a nervous stomach, many people also experience racing thoughts. These thoughts are usually negative and only cause even more anxiety and cramping. Stopping these thoughts completely with techniques like meditation can take a lot of time to master. A quick, effective fix for racing, negative thoughts is to turn them into positive affirmations. For example, try repeating to yourself: "I am enough and I can handle this." "I am the best candidate for this job. I am qualified and professional." "I want to succeed, and I am going to succeed." Feeling rushed will only make you feel more panicked and anxious. If you give yourself enough time to gather your materials and get to a place early, this can help you feel on top of things and in control. This extra time will also give you longer to calm down and use the restroom, which will help your nervous stomach. Just keep in mind that if you get to a place more than 15 minutes early, you should plan on waiting outside the venue because arriving too early can be an inconvenience. Caffeine is a type of stimulant and will amplify the effects of adrenaline in a stressful situation, as it activates your sympathetic nerve system and can induce a "fight-or-flight" response. Certain sources of caffeine, like coffee and energy drinks, are also known to cause stomach irritation. Cutting back on caffeine before any stressful situation will not only put less stress on your nervous stomach, it will also help to eliminate any nervous adrenaline jitters. Try drinking an ice-cold glass of water instead; ice water will help you feel refreshed, wake you up, and keep you hydrated.
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Assess your nerves. Rehearse beforehand. Talk positively to yourself. Don't rush. Avoid caffeine.
Article: There are three basics brow brushes: the spoolie, the mascara brush, and the slanted brow brush. Each brush has a distinct shape and serves a different purpose. The spoolie brush is essentially a mascara applicator. This spiraled-bristle brush is used to shape your brows and blend your eyebrow filler. The mascara comb is a double sided tool. Its plastic comb is used to brush through eyelashes; its thick bristle brush is used to tame and shape brows. The angled brow brush, also known as the slanted liner brush, is used to apply eyebrow filler. You may also use the slanted tip brush to apply eye liner to your lids. There are several different forms of brow fillers on the market. Choose the product that will help you achieve the look you desire. If you have defined eyebrows with minor gaps, use an eyebrow pencil. Select a brow pencil that is blend-ableit shouldn't be extremely soft or too waxy. Apply this filler with light, small strokes to mimic the look of hair. If you are looking to soften and fill your sparse brows, use a brow powder one shade lighter than your natural hair color. In addition to thickening your brows, you can use powders to add shape and definition to your brows. This product is applied with an angled brush. If you are looking to highlight your brows with a bold color, use a brow pomade. Apply this thick product sparingly to your brows with an angled makeup brush. Pomades are very tricky to work with and should only be used after mastering the application of brow pencils and powders. If you are concerned about your brow makeup smudging or fading, consider using a brow pencil. Apply this product with light, feathery strokes. If you want to maintain the shape of your brows throughout the day, use a clear or tinted brow gel. You can use brow gels in combination with other products.
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Pick out brow brushes. Select a brow filler.
Article: If your passport has expired, you can renew it provided it is undamaged and was issued within the last 15 years. If your current passport is older than that, or damaged beyond normal wear and tear, you'll have to complete a new application. You also cannot renew an older passport if it was issued before you were 16 years old. If your name is different from the name on your passport, you'll have to supply documentation of the name change. You may want to apply in person rather than submitting these documents through the mail. When you renew your passport, you must submit updated passport photos that have been taken in the last 6 months. You may be able to save some money by doing it yourself, but typically it's easier to get it done by a professional. If you decide to take your photo yourself, go to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/photos.html and review the requirements. There is also a link on that page to a tool you can use to crop your photo to the right size. You can get your passport photo taken at many pharmacies and discount stores. It usually only costs a few dollars, and you can be assured that your photo will meet the State Department requirements. If you're renewing your passport by mail, you must complete form DS-82. If you need to apply in person to renew your passport, you'll need form DS-11. Both of these forms can be downloaded from the website of the U.S. State Department. Go to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/forms.html to access the forms. You have the option of filling the form out online and printing it off or downloading a PDF to print and fill out by hand. If you're filling out form DS-11 to apply in person, do not sign it until you get to the Regional Passport Agency. A passport card is only valid for land or sea travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, or the Caribbean. All international air travel requires a passport book. If you're not sure which you'll need, go ahead and get the passport book, which is valid for all international travel by air, land, or sea. The most recent estimates for processing times are available at travel.state.gov. Processing times change seasonally, and it may take longer depending on when you plan to submit your application. Generally, you can expect to receive a new passport within 6 to 8 weeks if you use routine service, and 2 to 3 weeks if you use expedited service. If you have travel plans within the next 2 weeks, you can apply in person and get your new passport within 8 days.
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Get your old passport. Get new passport photos. Download the correct form. Decide whether you want a passport book, passport card, or both. Check processing time online.