Q: Part of the reason you may be unable to sleep is hormones. During your menstrual cycle, your levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone fluctuate in specific ways and cause insomnia. This is especially true during the time right before your period. Excessive sleeplessness during or right before your period may also be a sign of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a condition more severe than the Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) that many women suffer. There are certain symptoms you may experience during your period that may cause sleeplessness. During your period, you may be bloated or experience cramping, which can aggravate you enough to keep you awake. You may also suffer from headaches, nausea, an upset stomach, and increased body heat. Psychological symptoms of your period may include depression, anxiety, crying, and irritability, which may also cause you to have trouble sleeping. If you find that you have many nights of sleeplessness or that it happens every period, see your doctor. They may be able to help you figure out if there is an underlying problem or figure out additional medical options that might help you sleep better while on your period. You should also talk to your doctor about any medications that you take that might be causing insomnia or making your period symptoms worse.
A: Learn about the hormones. Recognize period symptoms. See your doctor if you can't manage your symptoms at home.

Q: Stretching and twisting your body can help improve blood circulation, which helps keep you awake. Rolling your head/neck for about 20 seconds can help as well. Massaging any of the following points will improve circulation and ease fatigue: The top of your head. Lightly tap it with your fingertip or use a scalp massager. The back of your neck. Back of your hands. Right between the thumb and index finger is best. Just below the knees. Earlobes. Just because you're sitting down doesn't mean you can't use your muscles. So exercise at your computer, or get up every once in a while and stimulate some blood flow to keep you alert. Try simple exercises like jumping jacks, push-ups, crunches, and squats. Don't push yourself like you do in the gym; instead, just exercise enough to get your blood flowing and keep your coworkers from noticing your strange behaviour! Stay on your feet as much as possible. If you're sitting most of the time, get yourself up every 20-30 minutes. If you need any motivation to stand more of the time, consider this: people who stay seated for less than three hours a day add almost two years to their life expectancy. If you have to sit down, get the most uncomfortable chair you can find. Try not to sit in anything that will make you sore if you stay there. Make sure the back is upright, forcing you to sit up very straight. Don't allow your head to rest on anything your hands, the desk, the wall. Some people take a short walk to re-energize themselves. It's generally thought to be a good distraction, especially if you're sitting in front of a computer screen all day long. Any paperwork that may be pending which you have to carry to your colleagues or a manager (like signing a cheque or documents), keep aside. When you feel sleepy, take it to the person for signing (or any other action). Upon returning to your desk, you'll feel more awake again and you'll have been active. Studies show that taking short breaks from work actually helps your productivity. So if you're worried about missing that deadline, don't stress! Walking breaks will help you. (You can let your boss know.)
A: Try stretching. Use acupressure. Exercise in the office. Take a short walk.

Q: Outdoor-use stickers, such as those designed for bikes or skateboards, are a great way to personalize your bike and come in many different designs and colors. Although you can use regular stickers, dirt and moisture will quickly break them down. To make sure your sticker will be placed the way you want it to be, consider marking where you'd like it with a pencil before application. Many skate and bike shops sell these stickers, but you can also find them online through popular vendors such as Amazon, and online bike specialty stores. Instead of placing a few stickers on the sissy bar, get creative! Decorate your handlebars, handle grips, and even your spokes with stickers. If you don't like the color of your bike, you can cover the frame entirely with overlapping stickers. If you are a fan of patterns, you can place stickers at predetermined spots throughout the frame of your bike to create patterns. Get creative with the themes and colors of your stickers. Pair cartoon characters with earthy tones, and combine characters from your childhood with brand stickers. Pairing standard-use stickers with outdoor-use stickers could help the standard stickers last longer. When choosing sticker pairs, opt for things you love. If you are a fan of both Hello Kitty and the Simpsons, for instance, you could create a small scene with these characters. Using washi tape or other stickers, layer to completely cover up your bike frame instead of painting it another color. To help your washi tape last longer, apply a coat of polyurethane or other sealant. This will ward against weather damage and peeling. If washi tape is too expensive to cover your bike completely, you can also use patterned duct tape. There are countless patterns and colors to choose from.
A: Apply stickers designed for outdoor use. Get creative with application and location. Mix and match themes and colors. Layer stickers for an all-over change.

Q: Most people who sell scrap copper don't rely on finding it by chance. They have sources on which they rely to find a steady supply of copper to sell. For example, you might be able to set up an agreement with an appliance repair store to pick up damaged goods you know contain copper. They might be happy to allow you to recycle what would otherwise wind up in a landfill. Cut wires off the outside. Wire can be snipped off of TV's and monitors with scissors. Cut off the plugs from the end to add to your brass pile. The small black boxes on charging cables can be cut off and put in your transformer pile. Search inside for insulated wires and connectors. Thinner insulated copper wires can be found throughout old laptops, VCR's and DVD players. Take apart desktop computer towers to find the ribbon wire and insulated connectors in the board and hard drive. Large appliances are often sold for steel. But don't forget to look inside for copper wiring. Small appliances such as coffee makers, AC units, fans, blenders and toasters may all have copper wiring inside. Small electronics, such as cell phones, cameras and hand-held games are good places to search for copper wire. Electricians scrape up electrical wire for scrap during demolition. Plumbing materials also contain copper and brass. Always check with the owner or a construction supervisor before taking copper away from a property that you do not own. Even if you are being paid to clean a demolition site, that does not give you a claim to the wire or any other materials you find there. Look for old statues or decor. Old garden gnomes, statues and other lawn ornaments may contain copper. In addition, sometimes roofing material is made from copper sheeting. Roofing copper is recyclable and environmentally friendly. Unless you have permission to remove copper from a property you do not own, it is considered theft. Copper theft has been on the rise since the value of copper started to increase in 2004. CNBC refers to copper theft as an epidemic that is sweeping the United States. The FBI states that copper theft is threatening the infrastructure of the United States. Thieves are targeting electrical sub-stations, cellular towers, telephone land lines, railroads, water wells, construction sites, and vacant homes. Delivery of electricity, water, telecommunications, transportation and security and emergency services is disrupted. This poses a threat to public safety and national security. Businesses are taking steps to protect themselves from copper theft. They are installing security cameras, securing metals in locked areas, installing alarms, limiting access to buildings and increasing lighting. In many states, the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony has to do with the value of items stolen. Since copper is so valuable, copper thieves are often charged with a felony when caught. Also, since copper thieves can knock out traffic lights or disrupt 911 services, other felony charges such as disrupting public service may be filed.
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Find specific sources of copper that are always reliable. Find copper wire inside old electronics. Search construction and remodeling sites. Look for copper in your home. Understand the consequences of copper theft.