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Expressing gratitude for concrete elements of our lives can help reset our priorities, and see our situation in a fresh way. A journal is one way to remember to do this on a daily basis.  A gratitude journal doesn't have to be fancy or complicated. Write down one or more things every day that you are grateful for. Research shows that people who use gratitude journals experience significant benefits regardless of other life circumstances. If you notice yourself having a negative thought about a person, place or thing, turn that thought around. You can't change your first thought, but you can consciously learn to change your second thought. Follow the negative thought with a positive observation about the same person, place or thing.  For example, if you're going to visit your mother-in-law, rather than attending to the fact that her cooking is always lousy, remember that you'll be able to spend time in her lovely garden. If you find yourself in a bad situation, try to find the good in it. Remember that every situation has something of value in it, and offers something to learn. Give at least one compliment a day, no matter how trivial. Gratitude comes from noticing what others are doing well, not what they're doing poorly. In addition, others will enjoy being around you more if you're not harping on their mistakes.  Compliments should always be genuine. Learning to be attentive to what other people do well is an active process. Those who give compliments to others actually become happier people themselves.  Giving compliments in difficult situations can build your self-esteem. Studies show a correlation between volunteering and improved self-esteem and physical health. People who volunteer also have stronger nervous systems and show more resilient immune systems.  There are many ways to give back. Different volunteer opportunities include: working with children, helping build a house, volunteering to go shopping for someone with a disability, providing childcare for a working parent, or answering the phones for an organization. Getting involved with an organization that works on a project that you care about will help bring your life energy and purpose. This is an invaluable part of resetting your life. Gossiping, criticizing, or complaining about others drains your energy. If you can learn to avoid saying negative things about another person, you'll feel better. Instead, take a moment to think about what might be really bothering you.  At first, you might not notice when you're gossiping or complaining because it's so natural. Start to notice when this behavior shows itself, and try to eliminate it. You might set a goal for yourself. For example, make a plan to engage in no gossip for a week. At the end of every day, evaluate yourself. If you've gossiped or criticized, start over. Repeat until you've gone for seven days in row without gossiping. If you find yourself getting drawn into gossip or part of a group that has begun to gossip, try changing the subject. You can even tell them outright that you're trying not to gossip.

summary: Keep a gratitude journal. Turn a negative into a positive. Compliment others. Give back to your community. Stop gossiping.


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Most laptops only have one hard drive slot, so if you replace your hard drive you will lose access to all of your old data. Ensure that anything you need is properly backed up, and that you have your operating system installation discs handy to install the operating system after the new drive is installed. Turn it over and remove the battery. Make sure that the power cable is not plugged it. Ground yourself, either by wearing an antistatic wrist strap, or by touching grounded metal. The location varies from laptop to laptop, but generally it will be located behind a panel on the underside of the laptop. You may need to remove stickers to access all of the screws. Usually, you can pull a piece of ribbon to pop the hard drive out of the connectors. The method will vary depending on your laptop model. The hard drive should be easy to remove from the laptop once it has been disconnected. Some hard drives will have cages attached to them. You will need to unscrew the cage and then attach it to the new hard drive before inserting it. Place the hard drive in the bay and press it firmly into the connectors. Make sure that the hard drive is lined up correctly before applying pressure. The hard drive should plug snugly into the connectors without a significant amount of force. Secure the hard drive with any screws or clips that you removed to get the old one out. Once your hard drive is secured and the panels have been replaced, you can power up your laptop. Your new hard drive should be recognized automatically, but will not boot since there is no operating system present. Follow one of the guides below for detailed instructions on reinstalling your specific operating system:   Install Windows 7.  Install Windows 8. Install Windows Vista  Install Linux.

summary: Back up your data. Power down the laptop. Access the old hard drive. Remove the old hard drive. Install your new drive. Close up the laptop.


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If you’re congested and your cough is not productive (nothing comes up when you cough), an expectorant can help loosen up the phlegm in your lungs. Many brands of expectorant (such as Robitussin and Mucinex) are available over the counter. Be sure to follow the dosage instructions printed on the packaging.  Some expectorants and may not be available to minors (anyone under 18). If you have a child under 18, consult with a doctor before giving them an OTC expectorant.  Expectorants that contain the drug Guaifenesin should not be taken by individuals who have asthma or who are chronic smokers. Taking expectorants containing Guaifenesin when you have asthma or smoke regularly can cause mucus to build up in your airways. Many expectorants contain acetaminophen, which can cause liver damage in children, or in adults, if taken in amounts that exceed the recommended daily dosage. Always read the label on an expectorant carefully. If the expectorant by itself isn’t clearing the congestion from your lungs, couple it with a mucolytic. Mucolytics thin mucous in your lungs and make the phlegm easier to cough up.  Mucinex (a brand name for Guaifenesin) is a common over-the-counter brand of mucolytic. Drink lots of water when you take a mucolytic to help it work better. If over-the-counter medication doesn’t cure your lung congestion in a few days, make an appointment to see your doctor. Although lung congestion is typically caused by a minor issue (like the common cold), chronic or painful chest congestion that lasts more than a week can be a sign of a serious infection or illness, including emphysema, bronchitis, or pneumonia. Each of these conditions can be accompanied by difficulty breathing and a painful (typically dry) cough. Other possible conditions include:  Asthma. Reactive airway disease. Cystic fibrosis. Other symptoms of cystic fibrosis include sticky, thick mucous, wheezing, and frequent lung infections.  Pulmonary fibrosis. Other symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis include shortness of breath, weight loss, and painful joints or muscles.  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD). COPD is most commonly caused by frequent cigarette smoking, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. Symptoms include a shortness of breath and a chronic cough (which produces large amounts of mucus) for at least 3 months a year for 2 years.
summary: Take an expectorant. Loosen the mucous in your lungs with a mucolytic. Consult your physician if the congestion persists.