Study in 15 minute chunks and take 5 minute breaks. Or study for half an hour to 55 minutes, then take a break. Get into this habit and stick to it, as it's good for your body and brain both to have a stretch, a walk around and a change of scenery for a few minutes. It's easier to study with people who learn the same way you do. A reward system can help you to get through large or challenging learning stages. Set goals for completing sections of learning, followed by such rewards as a night off from studying, a movie with a friend, a piece of chocolate cake, whatever. Keep the rewards realistic, affordable and small. Leave any large reward for completion of everything, tests and exams included.
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One-sentence summary -- Take regular breaks when studying. Create a study group of people who learn the same way you do. Use rewards.


This splinting technique is often used for trigger finger when a finger ligament is strained or when a joint is dislocated. Buddy splinting is not suitable for unstable joints and/or fractured fingers.  A buddy splint adjoins two fingers by taping them together, just like buddies. The fingers are taped at a point which is above and a point that is below the affected joint. Please note:  contact your physician before engaging in long-term splinting for apparent trigger finger or any other condition. Before you apply a buddy splint, you will need to gather some materials. You will need:  Scissors. You will need scissors for cutting the medical tape and for cutting the wood pieces, if necessary. Two tongue depressors or Popsicle sticks.  Any wood that is thick enough to support a finger will do.  Typically, tongue depressors can be found in any local pharmacy — just make sure that it will support the entire length of the finger. Medical tape. This secures the wooden splint to the fingers.  Micropore tape is easy and gentle for sensitive skin. If you want very adhesive tape, you can purchase Medipore or Durapore instead. If you do not have the tape at home, you can use thin strips of cloth about 4 to 5 inches long to secure the splint; however, medical tape is preferable. You will need a half-inch width cloth tape, which can be found at pharmacies near you. If the index finger is not broken or injured, avoid using it.  It's your most useful finger and you don't want it hindered by the splint if it doesn't have to be. If the middle finger is affected by trigger finger, then choose the ring finger as the buddy. You want your hand as mobile as possible. If you can buddy with the ring or pinky finger, do so. You'll experience less inconvenience if your index and/or middle finger are free. Be sure to cover the entire length of the affected finger. After placing one tongue depressor (or similar device) underneath the finger, you should place another on top of the finger. Basically, your finger will be in the middle of a wooden stick sandwich.  Trim the wood to size so that it does not catch/destabilize the splint once it is in place. You can buddy splint with just tape, but using a structural support like the wooden sticks makes the splint much sturdier and more effective. Only splint the injured finger — the buddy finger can be left alone. Using the scissors, cut two pieces of tape, each measuring 10 inches (25 cm). Here's how to wrap your finger:  Wrap the first piece of tape once around the trigger finger, in between the first and second knuckles. Bring the piece of tape around the buddy finger and wrap it firmly until the tape runs out. Repeat in between the second and third knuckle of the affected finger, and then around both fingers. If the your little finger (pinky) is affected, you must wrap it at the end of the finger, which will line up between the second and third knuckles of the ring finger. Pinch the nail of each finger for about two seconds. Does it return to a pinkish appearance within a couple of seconds? If so, good. The blood circulation is just how you want it. Your splint is then finished. If it takes more than two seconds, then your fingers are not getting enough blood because your splint tape is too tight. Removing and reapplying the buddy splint is the best thing to do in this situation. In certain cases of trigger finger, it may take only two to three weeks to heal. However, the average time is a bit more. Ultimately, it depends on the extent and severity of the inflammation in the tendons of your affected finger.  If you are lucky, your doctor will only recommend that you wear the splint at night or while otherwise resting.  This is much less inconvenient than continuous splinting. Whether splinted at all times or just sometimes, avoid using your injured hand (and especially the injured finger) as much as possible. Immobilization is key to a speedy recovery. When the splint (and tape) is dirty or becoming loose, replace the splint with a new one. If after this period of time your trigger finger does not seem any better, consult your doctor again. He or she will conduct further assessment and properly treat your finger.
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One-sentence summary -- Know when to use the buddy splint. Prepare the necessary materials. Determine what two fingers to buddy splint together. Place the splint under the trigger finger. Grab your tape. Check the circulation of the buddy and affected finger. Wear the splint for four to six weeks, or as recommended by your doctor.


In the first year of having your new puppy, expose them to unfamiliar dogs, people, and environments. Introduce them to people of varying ages, i.e., adults and children, and to both men and women in non-threatening environments.  To expose your puppy to new environments and other dogs, take them to the park, for walks, and/or place them in a puppy kindergarten class. Keep in mind that the first 18 weeks of your puppy’s life is the best time to socialize them. This is the period when they will be most open to new experiences. Take advantage of this window to raise a confident, well-adjusted adult dog. Show your puppy where their bed, toys, and food and water bowls are. Establish a routine for when it’s time to eat, play, use the restroom, go to bed, and wake up. This will provide the much-needed structure and security to your puppy’s life. For example, wake your puppy up at an established time in the morning, let them outside to use the restroom, and give your puppy their morning meal. Make sure your puppy eats and goes potty before bedtime, and have their bedtime at a certain time, as well. Begin teaching your puppy commands like “No” and “Good boy.” Once your puppy begins to understand these commands, begin to teach them more complex commands like sit, stay, and come. You can either teach them the more advanced commands yourself, or sign your puppy up for an obedience class. Find an obedience class at your local pet store, or ask your veterinarian for recommendations.
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One-sentence summary -- Expose your Basset to varying situations. Establish a daily routine. Teach your puppy basic commands.


1 1/2 oz (45 ml) light rum 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) lemon juice 1 small egg white (use pasteurized if worried about egg safety) 1/2 oz (15 ml) crème de cacao.  Shake to combine.
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Assemble the following ingredients: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour the ingredients into the shaker. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.