Problem: Article: In general, references should not be mailed in with your other application materials. Unless the college specifically requests all materials be sent in together, mail recommendations separately. Usually, your teacher is responsible for mailing in his or her own letters. If there is a deadline, make sure to let your teacher know so he or she mails the letter out in time. You want to be certain your letter goes to the right place. Check addresses carefully when filling out envelopes. If you're applying to multiple schools, it can get confusing, so double check the address before providing your teacher with an envelope. Many students stress about letters arriving before the application has been sent in. People working at the admissions office understand materials arrive at different times, and file application materials together as they come in. As long as your letter's envelopes specifies this is an application letter for you, it will filed under your name. When the rest of your application materials arrive, they will be added to your file. You want to make sure your letter arrives at your school, as your application may not be accepted without a letter. See if there's a way to check up on your application materials online. Many schools accept online applications, and you may get a notification when your all your letters of recommendation have arrived.
Summary: Submit references separately from the rest of your materials. Double check that you have the correct address. Do not worry about letters arriving before your application. Confirm your letter has arrived.

Problem: Article: Whenever a customer makes an order you will collect their email address so it's important to keep a good and safe register of your customers' contact details. In addition to this, you should make it possible for potential customers to easily register with your website using their email address even if they don't buy anything this time. A register of users is a very useful resource for marketing and surveying your customer base and should be treated as such. You need to guarantee that your customers' personal and financial details submitted through your website are kept secure. A regular email to all your registered customers can be a very effective way to promote specific products or time-limited special offers. It's important to exercise careful judgement when sending out unsolicited communications to your customers, as nothing will turn people off as much as spam. You should tightly control your email newsletters, and only send out messages when you have something important to promote. Too frequent emails will be annoying, but too few will mean that they might forget about your store. Ensure that the email is well-crafted and matches the visual theme of your website and branding. Increase your presence and brand-awareness by getting involved in online discussion groups around relevant topics to your store. For example, if you sell specialist teas you can contribute to forums for tea lovers and enthusiasts. But be sure to tread lightly when you do this. Don't engage in any hard selling or explicit advertising as it will not go down well. Keep your online store's URL in your signature, but don't over-promote your business. Don't just think of it advertising, but connecting with potential customers. It could give you ideas for new product lines or avenues to explore. Keep a close eye on any feedback you receive on review websites as well as in direct contact with customers. It's important to know what people are saying and what the perception of your company is. If appropriate, respond politely to feedback and try to resolve any issue quickly and amicably. With social media it's possible for a minor problem to quickly escalate and gain you unwanted publicity.
Summary: Maintain a register of customers. Send a regular email newsletter. Be active in relevant online discussions. Follow your feedback.

Problem: Article: If you are worrying or stressing about things at work, take your mind off of it by making your work tasks into games. This will make your day to day tasks more pleasant and will help keep your mind off your worries. For example, if you have a ton of budget reports to get through, give yourself a treat of some sort for every three you complete. You can also give yourself points for how quickly but efficiently you do your job. Many people think going home and relaxing is the best way to fight dealing with work related worry. However, this can lead to more worry while you are at home. Instead, spend time doing fun things with friends or family. This will help replace your work related worries with happy memories. A great way to release your worries, reduce anxiety, and improve your mood is to exercise. Exercise releases endorphins into your body, which act a natural mood lifters. You can try to get in some exercise before work to help you start your day off right or go after work to relieve stress from your day. This can be a walk, a run, yoga, a dance class, or any other physical activity that you prefer. You can also go for a quick workout during lunch if you are having a hard day. This has the added benefit of helping to improve your health. Another way to relieve your worries is to make them into a game. Make bingo cards with all of your worries and stresses on them. This will help you detach from your worries a little and help you focus on something else. For example, have a block for a reward to a less hard working coworker, criticism from your boss, or a rude customer. Whenever your worries and stresses come up, cover up that space. When you completed a whole line, give yourself an award. Try deep breathing, daily meditation, or nightly hot baths with Epsom salts. Consciously seek out something that makes you smile and laugh at least once a day. Sometimes when you feel overwhelmed, the only thing that can release that tension is allowing yourself a good cry in the privacy of your own home. Remember that this is a stress relief technique, not a sign of weakness.
Summary: Make work tasks into games. Do fun things after work. Exercise before or after work. Create a bingo game out of your worries. Set aside relaxation time every day.

Problem: Article: The first step when teaching your bird the step-up command is letting it out of the cage and having it sit on a hand. After it sits on your hand you will be able to use your other hand to start teaching it how to step up. Once your bird steps out of the cage, offer your hand to it as a platform. Move slowly and make sure your bird stays comfortable. The aim of the step up command is to have your bird step from one hand to the other. To do this you will need to bring your other hand up to the bird, offering a new platform for it to move up to. Keep some of the following tips in mind as you work with your bird: If your bird bites, move your hand in from underneath the bird. Bring your hand up to the area just above where your bird's legs meet its body. Keep your hand flat and level. Whenever your bird steps up successfully you can offer it a reward. Giving your bird a tasty treat will help it understand that stepping up onto your other hand will result in rewards. Always offer a reward when training your bird to step-up in order to get the best results. Try to give your bird their favorite treat as a reward. Many birds love fresh vegetables, fruits, or seeds. Without enough training your bird may forget the step-up command or never properly learn it in the first place. Whenever your bird is feeling comfortable you should try working with it, spending time with it, and reinforcing the step-up command to build even more trust.
Summary:
Let the bird sit on your hand. Bring your other hand up to the bird. Reward the bird for stepping up. Practice often.