Q: Create a schedule for yourself, even if you're working from home. Use a piece of scrap paper to create a rough chart for the week. For each day, write down 1 task that you'd like to get done in the morning and afternoon. As you go through your workday, use those goals to guide your work ethic. For instance, your morning task can be completing a spreadsheet, while your afternoon task can be drafting a report. Climb out of bed and change out of your pajamas. Complete your usual routine, like showering and brushing your teeth, then change into a regular outfit. If you feel like you're going to your job, it won't feel as strange to do everything from home. You don't have to dress to the nines, but wear something that you'd feel comfortable wearing out of the house. Find an area without a lot of distractions, like a desk or table. If necessary, rearrange a nightstand or other small piece of furniture to make an office space for yourself. Don't work in a place where you usually relax, like your bed, or else you may not be able to focus. Establish a line of communication with your coworkers and boss, whether it's via text or another application. Use programs like Skype, Slack, or Zoom to keep in touch with your fellow employees, which will make your remote work set-up feel less isolated. You can also host virtual parties with your office mates, like a pizza party or digital birthday party. Think about what you want to get done at work, and focus on getting those tasks done. Don't get sidetracked doing chores or other household jobs, as you can always do these things later on. Set aside certain chunks of the day to your job, and don't do anything else during that period. For instance, you can set aside time between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM to focus on work, then give yourself a break from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Try to work out a schedule so your kids can stay supervised while you're at work. If you don't have a spouse, partner, or other available party to watch over your kids, that's okay! Reach out to your boss and let them know about your current situation, and see if you can reach a compromise. Since the coronavirus is pretty contagious, it's not a good idea to invite babysitters or other people over. Do the best that you can, and keep open communication with your boss! Tell your boss if you have young children at home, and ask if you can work an unconventional schedule. If you have a toddler or infant, you may want to work early morning hours, which gives you more time in the late morning and afternoon with your little one. Communicate with your boss until you find a scheduling compromise. For instance, if you have an infant, you may want to start working at 5:00 or 6:00 AM, while your child is still asleep. Don't sit for the entire dayinstead, give yourself standing breaks. Open a window to let some fresh air in, or go for a short walk outside. As long as you aren't in a big group, it's perfectly fine to go outside and get fresh air. If you don't want to sit all day, try doing your work while standing at a countertop or other tall surface.
A: Establish a set routine for your remote job. Get dressed and ready for the day. Choose a workspace where you can focus on your job. Message your colleagues and superiors to keep in touch. Focus on 1 task at a time. Ask your spouse, partner, or older child to watch the younger kids. Vary your hours so you have more time with your kids. Give yourself standing and walking breaks.

Q: Unnecessary emotional meltdowns are unhealthy for you and toxic for everyone around you. No one likes to be put in upsetting situations or treated badly by a spoiled person. Throwing a tantrum could just end up creating resentment and awkwardness, and you won't even get the results you're after. Reacting poorly when you don't get what you want usually makes other people unwilling to help you. Expecting instant gratification is unrealistic! Instead of expecting your requests to be fulfilled immediately, work on being patient with other people. Patience could be the key to getting exactly what you want, and you won't even have to act spoiled or hurt the other person in the process. For example, your parents may fully intend to get you a new car, but they can't do it until the end of the year. Instead of demanding the car immediately, give your parents some time to get everything in order. It's easy to forget that the world doesn't revolve around you, especially if you're caught up in the moment or feeling emotional about something. Instead of expecting others to drop everything and pay attention to you, consider what they might be dealing with in their own lives. For example, you expect your mom to pick you up from school every day without fail, but she might have an important doctor's appointment or something else she needs to do. You could offer to take the bus that day, or at least be okay with it if she asks you to. Be respectful and say "thank you" when you get what you want. Other people will appreciate your gratefulness, and they'll also be more inclined to help you in the future if they know you won't take them for granted. For example, if your parents get you the new car you've been wanting, you could say, "I love it! Thank you so much, I can't wait to show my friends!"
A: Control your emotions when things don't go your way. Be patient when you ask for things. Be considerate instead of making it all about you. Say "thank you" and don't take others for granted.

Q: First, wash your hands. Then, dip a cotton ball in non-acetone nail polish remover and use it to clean each nail. Alternatively, spray a dehydrator spray on your nails. If you skip this step, the dirt and oil on your nails may prevent the polish and glue from sticking. Base coat is a protective layer that's often used beneath nail polish to extend the life of a manicure. It seals your nail, so the natural oils produced by your fingernails won't interfere with the glue's ability to hold your fake nail in place. Base coat may be clear, or it may be a pale opaque color like white, cream, or blush. Since you don't want the base coat to dry, it's best to work on 1 nail at a time. Use a clean nail polish brush or small craft paintbrush to coat your nail in a layer of white school glue. You should apply enough glue to cover your nail generously, but not so much that it starts to run off the sides of your nail. It may be helpful to pour the glue into a small dish first, like a saucer or a small bowl. However, if you'd like, you can apply it straight from the bottle, then brush it out into an even coat. Once you've applied all of the nails, give the glue about 5 minutes to fully cure. Try to avoid hitting your nails against anything, don't pull on them, and try not to get them wet while the glue is drying. Your nails should last for about a day.
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Wipe each nail with nail polish remover. Paint one nail with a base coat made for nails. Apply a coat of white glue before the base coat dries. Allow your nails to dry for about 5 minutes.