Q: Before you leave on your trip, start gradually shifting your sleep schedule to one that's in line with the place you're going. For instance, if there's a four-hour time difference between where you are and where you're going, starting shifting your sleep in that direction.  If you're going east, you'll gradually be going to bed earlier. For instance, if you live in New York and you're going to Scotland, that's a five-hour time difference. If you normally go to bed at 10 pm, that's 3 am in Scotland. Try shifting your bedtime 30 minutes earlier, and go to bed at 9:30 pm, which is 2:30 am in Scotland. The next night, try going to bed at 9 pm, and so on, until you get closer to your normal bedtime in the place you're going. If you're traveling west, it can be a bit harder to shift your schedule if you have to work at a certain time, because you'll be staying up later and later. If you have other conditions, such as diabetes or a breathing problem, it helps to have it under control before you leave. Be sure to take your medications and follow your doctor's orders. If you've been having trouble, talk to your doctor. If you're not feeling well, jet lag may affect you more, which could lead to mild depression. It can be easy to get dehydrated while traveling, since you're out of your normal routine and the air in airplanes is fairly dry. Dehydration can worsen the effects of jet lag, so make it a point to drink enough water. Buy a bottle of water when you get past security or take an empty bottle to fill up at a water fountain.  Take the drinks offered on planes, though stick to water and juice instead of alcohol, soda, or coffee to maximize hydration. Make sure to drink up before you leave home, as well. You can also try eating hydrating foods, such as watermelon, cucumbers, tomatoes, oranges, and soup. If you eat junk while you're traveling, you may end up feeling worse. Of course, you don't want to deviate too much from your normal diet (that can upset your stomach), but you should try to stick to healthier choices to increase your overall sense of well-being. If you know jet lag affects you particularly badly, try taking a slower form of travel, such as train or ship. Alternatively, stop over a few days somewhere halfway to where you're going. Taking it more slowly can help you adjust.
A: Start shifting your sleep schedule. Make sure your health problems are under control. Drink enough water. Eat a healthy diet. Take a different means of transportation.

Q: If you plan to live stream voice, then a microphone is necessary. Most modern laptops have an internal microphone, but desktops will need to connect one externally. Streaming audio files or playlists can be done without an attached microphone.  Enter your username and password and click “Log in”. The main application window will load with 3 channels: Playlist, External Source, and Microphone. If you have a Facebook account, you can use it to sign in without creating a new account Dragging upwards will increase the channel volume, downwards will decrease. Dragging the slider all the way down will turn the channel off.  Any combination of the 3 channels can be used simultaneously throughout a broadcast. You can also click a channel icon to quickly toggle a channel on and off. A monitor allows you to hear the sound that is playing through your stream. It is highly recommended to use headphones as a monitoring device if you plan to use a microphone during your stream. This button is in the bottom left corner of the window. A browse dialog will open to select sound and music files from your computer. Selected files will display in a list below your channels.  You can add any number of files to a playlist. Drag and drop to rearrange tracks in the playlist. You can toggle the playlist display by clicking the “Show/Hide” button at the bottom of the Playlist channel. This button is at the bottom of the External Source channel and will open a menu displaying the available audio hardware you can use.  Audio mixers or speakers are some examples of external sources that can be used. You can select “Reload devices…” from the menu if you have a device connected but do not see it listed. This button will either be labeled “Select Source” or display the name or the microphone currently selected. The menu will display all microphones available for use. You can select “No Input” from the menu or turn the channel off if you do not want to use microphone input. This is indicated by the gear icon in the upper left corner of the window. Here you can enter a name/category for your stream, toggle recording, or test mode.  A stream name/category will help other identify your stream on the mixlr website. All streams are recorded by default. You can toggle the feature by selecting the radio button. Test mode allows you to check sound levels and playback without streaming live. Close the Settings menu by clicking the gear icon a second time. This is the large button on the left side of the window. Audio from any of the 3 channels will begin broadcasting live to the Mixlr broadcast page. You can also start and stop streaming from the Settings menu. You can play, pause, skip, and repeat tracks in the playlist. If you have recording turned on, you will be prompted to listen to or save the recorded stream.
A: Connect a microphone to your computer (optional). Download and open the Mixlr application. Sign in or create an account. Use the sliders to control the volume of each channel. Open the “Monitoring” menu and select a listening device. Click “Add Sounds” to add sound files to the playlist. Click “Select Source” to pull audio from other hardware connected to your computer. Select a microphone from the menu at the bottom of the Microphone channel. Open the “Settings” menu. Click the Mixlr icon to start your live stream. Use the playback controls to manipulate the playlist while you stream. Press “Stop” to stop the live stream.

Q: When you have grey walls, overhead lighting can cast harsh shadows. To avoid this, add lots of table and floor lighting to create a well-lit and warm room. Put a floor lamp next to each end of a couch, or install wall sconces as an alternative to using ceiling lights. Grey can sometimes cause a room to look and feel cold, and using lots of wood can help offset this. Show off a wood floor, set up wooden tables or chairs, or hang pictures made of natural wooden frames.  If your walls are a lighter grey, you can work with darker wood. For darker grey walls, opt for wooden furniture that’s a bit lighter. Make sure the furniture isn’t painted—you want to show off the natural wood color. You can create contrast by choosing wood that is textured or embellished. Patterns are a great way to make a monochromatic or neutral-colored room look more interesting. Choose rugs, pillows, chairs, and other decorations in different styles of patterns and fabrics.  Select a couch with grey and white stripes on it, or put pillows with floral patterns on solid-colored chairs. Pick out a patterned comforter to go with grey walls. Your rug is a great way to either add color to a grey room or keep the room in neutral tones. A striped rug made of bold colors will add color to a light grey room, while a white or cream rug will help lighten a darker grey room, A rug of the same grey that’s on the walls will create a neutral backdrop for you to emphasize your furniture and accessories. Choose furniture such as a leather couch or woven twine coffee table to give the grey room a natural feel. You can also find accessories and decorations made of wool, wood, linen, or knits.  Pick out pillows made of a knit fabric, or use a wool blanket to drape over a sofa. Hang curtains made of linen for a light, natural look. Use macrame or tapestries to soften the hardness of the grey and add visual interest.
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Add table lamps, sconces, and floor lamps to create the right lighting. Select wood furniture to bring out warm undertones. Play with patterns to add texture to the room. Choose a statement rug to set the mood for the room. Create an outdoorsy atmosphere using natural materials.