Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Ask for advice. Learn to meditate. Make a back-up plan. Think about the birth. Make a to-do list. Talk about your feelings.

Answer: Talking to others is a great way to feel more prepared for a pregnancy. Draw on naturally available, realistic sources of information––family members and friends who have already experienced raising children. Discuss the emotional nature of pregnancy and parenthood with trusted friends and family members.  Individuals who have experience with pregnancy and parenthood can provide you with helpful advice and resources that can prepare you for the emotional changes that you will experience and the lingering emotional transformation caused by a newborn baby. Ask your friends to be honest. You can say, "What was the hardest challenge of your pregnancy?" Be respectful. Before asking personal questions, ask your friend if she minds discussing these personal issues with you. Many women state that meditation is incredibly helpful during a pregnancy. It can relieve anxiety and help promote restful sleep. Consider adding meditation to your pre-pregnancy routine.  If meditation is already a habit, it will feel natural to keep doing it when you are pregnant. Meditation has many emotional benefits, such as keeping you calm. Look for an app that has guided meditations. Begin by practicing for 5 minutes a day. Find a comfortable place to sit. Try placing a comfy cushion on the floor, closing your eyes, and concentrating on the mediation. Some couples have trouble naturally conceiving. This may not happen to you, but it can be helpful to address the problem before it occurs. Talk to your partner about whether or not you will be open to trying other methods of having a child.  There are many ways that a doctor can help you conceive. Consider whether or not you would be comfortable trying hormone therapy or IVF. Remember that adoption is an option. Many couples decide to adopt a child if they are unable to naturally conceive. Have an honest conversation with your partner about how important having kids is, and what you are willing to do to have them. Consider how you feel about giving birth. Would you like to work with a doula? Or have a traditional hospital experience? Thinking about these things in advance can make you feel more prepared.  It can also be reassuring to plan to attend birthing classes regularly and inquire about after-birth baby care classes, too. Talk to your doctor and your partner about what type of experience you would like to have. You can also read books about the experience of giving birth. Blogs are also a great way to learn about individual stories. Many women and their partners find emotional relief and stability when they tackle pregnancy-related tasks one at a time. Make a list of tasks that you need to complete. Once you're pregnant, you can begin working on the list.  Consider drawing up a timetable and marking in suitable times for each thing you'd like to achieve. Most of all, aim to be as rested, contented and un-rushed as possible. Be aware that many women experience what is commonly called "nesting instinct" toward the end of pregnancy, a period of intense activity arising out of a boost of energy that lets you get baby's room and requirements ready. This can help you to get those last minute things organized with pep. Communicate regularly during a pregnancy. The best way to emotionally prepare before and during a pregnancy is to regularly communicate about your fears, your hopes, your desires and your anxiety. Communicating with your partner, your parents, siblings and friends will help to ease the emotional burden that is often associated with a pregnancy.  Remember that you are going through a physically and emotionally challenging time and it is important to use the support of others to bolster your morale. This will help you feel like you can cope. Even if you live far away from most family members, there are always hospital and midwife resources on which you can draw for added support. The internet can be another source of support if you join some online pregnancy support groups.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Talk with a pastor. Talk with a Christian missionary. Get together with Christian friends. Familiarize yourself with the Bible. Choose a Christian denomination. Be patient.

Answer: Reach out to one or more Christian pastors or leaders in your community. You can find one by entering “Christian church” and your city into a search engine. Then, sit down individually with each of them and discuss your thoughts regarding conversion. Ask them for advice. See if you can sit in on a sermon or congregation meeting. Be prepared to meet with religious leaders multiple times before coming to a final decision. Don’t be shy about approaching these religious officials. Many of them will be more than happy to guide you through the conversion process. For example, Methodists consider meeting with a pastor to be a critical first step towards conversion. If you live in an area with missionaries, you might attend one of their gatherings or ask a missionary to visit you at home. You can discuss their particular Christian beliefs, such as their understanding of salvation and sin. Or, you could ask about how their denomination treats new converts. Missionaries come from a variety of Christian denominations, so you may need to talk with multiple people before moving forward with a conversion.  For example, you might ask, "How did you become a Christian?" Or, "How did you know that this particular denomination of Christianity was the right one for you?" You can expect a missionary to be excited about the opportunity to speak with you. They are usually individuals who sometimes have moved far away from their home and are trying to spread the word about their faith and potentially convert others. Be aware that once you reach out to a missionary they may expect continued contact with you, even if you decide to convert to another Christian group. Ask them about their beliefs and what draws them to Christ. Discuss their memories of the conversion process, if they went through it. You can also go online and find communities of Christians who can discuss conversion with you. Find a group that piques your interest by entering “Christian conversion support” into a search engine. Online groups are also a great place to ask any questions that came up as you read through the Bible or other Christian texts. For example, you might be curious as to whether or not you will need to attend church every Sunday or not. Purchase a physical or digital edition of the Bible and begin to read through it. Highlight any passages that you are particularly interested in. Write down any questions that you have and make sure to bring these up with your Christian religious leader. You may also find it interesting to read through Christian hymns.  Be aware that there are many different printed versions of the Bible. For example, you can buy a copy that has all of the passages directly pertaining to women highlighted in red. Talk with your Christian spiritual adviser to determine which text will work the best for you. Sometimes it also helps to buy an annotated edition with explanations in the margins. A Bible editor might use these annotations as a way to provide historical context, for example. Annotated Bibles often come with additional space in the margins for your notes as well. After you’ve talked with a number of Christian ministers and friends, sit down at your computer to do some additional research. Visit a variety of websites affiliated with the denominations that catch your interest. For example, if you enter “Baptist” into a search engine, you will pull up a number of websites. Pay particular attention to any statements of faith that you see. You can expect some variations between various congregations. Try to focus on the similarities that you see across each denomination. The conversion process can sometimes takes years to complete. It is very much based on the individual and how they choose to proceed. It will likely involve a great deal of thought and conversation with other people regarding your choices. Don’t rush the process and instead look at it as an opportunity to make sure that you are making the right choice for you.  Some converts have said that reading about the religious struggles experienced by those people found in the Bible helped them to cope with their own conversion process. Many Christians believe that the conversion process never truly ends. It is an effort that you must make day after day.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get an application. Gather the necessary materials. Pay the required fees. Complete and submit the application. Understand your options if your application is rejected.

Answer:
If you have the necessary experience or education, you must first obtain an application. There are three ways to get an application.  You can visit any office of the Nevada State Contractors Board and pick up an application in person. For a listing of offices, consult the website.  The Contractors Board also has a 24 hour automated phone line you can use to request an application be mailed to you. The number is (775) 688-1141.  You go online and download an application from the Contractor's Board website. If you have access to a printer, this is probably the quickest and easiest route. In addition to filling out the application, you need to include a number of materials to present to the board. These materials help verify your experience and education and allow the board to make an informed decision about granting you a license.  You need to submit four Reference Certificates with your application. These certificates, which you can get when you obtain your application, must be filled out by someone who has firsthand knowledge of your experience. You can choose co-workers, supervisors, union representatives, architects, engineers, and anyone else you have worked with during your time as a journeymen, supervisor, or foreman.  Also, include a detailed resume of your work history. Include all relevant projects you have worked on, any tasks you have performed, and any trades or crafts you've mastered.  If you're using education in place of experience, include college transcripts or a certificate of an apprenticeship. There is a $300 application fee, that can be paid via check. Include a check made out to the Nevada Contractor's Board in your application packet. Once you've gathered all the needed materials, you can complete and then submit your application.  Use ink or a typewriter to complete all the fields in your application and carefully proofread the document afterwards. Missing or inaccurate information could result in an application being rejected.  Make sure to sign and date your application.  You need to submit your application in person. There are two Nevada State Contractors Board offices, open Mondays to Fridays from 8AM to 5PM.  One of the offices is in Henderson Nevada, and the address is 2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200. The phone number is (702) 486-1100.  The other office is in Reno, Nevada. The address is 9670 Gateway Drive, suite 100. The phone number is (775) 688-1141. Applications get rejected for a variety of reasons. If yours is rejected, know your options.   You can appeal before the board. You have 60 days after receiving your rejection to request a hearing.  If your application is rejected due to missing information, you have 60 days from when you are notified of missing information to resubmit the application.  Unfortunately, if your application is rejected you cannot be refunded your application fee.