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Reading is one of the best ways to become more informed, empathetic, and aware. Read everything you come across. Get a book to read before bed. Skim through the news in the morning. Try a poem or short story if you don’t have much time. Both fiction and non-fiction are beneficial. While non-fiction can teach you information about the world, fiction can improve your empathy, imagination, and brain connectivity. Writing is a very effective tool for mental growth. It can help you process your day, analyze problems, and flex your creativity. Keep a daily journal to track your life or try your hand at writing fiction. If faced with a problem, write it out to see if it helps you come up with a solution.  A gratitude journal is a great way to write every day and support your mind’s growth. Write down 1 thing every day that you are thankful for. This will make you feel more positive and confident. If you want to share your thoughts, start a blog. Others can respond to your posts and help you think about issues in new ways. Asking questions helps you challenge the world around you while teaching you new facts and details. When faced with something new, ask questions about it. If someone nearby can’t answer it, look up the answer yourself.  Question yourself as well as others. What do you do the things that you do? Why do you believe certain things or why do you enjoy others? Try writing a list of 50 questions. Perhaps there is something you’ve always wanted to know. Maybe you want to question yourself. Look around the room and ask how certain objects work or think about how they were made. Afterwards, try answering these questions. The brain needs exercise like any other part of the body. Brain exercises can involve playing Tetris, Sudoku, crossword puzzles, math problems, or other puzzle games. These can test your critical thinking, memory, and problem solving skills.  Download a puzzle or brain training app on your phone. You might use this app for 15 minutes a day to sharpen your reasoning skills. Mix up what games and puzzles you play. If you do Sudoku every day, you might get good at Sudoku, but you might not learn how to do other types of puzzles or problems. To help you think like a scientist, try doing some simple home experiments to test the world around you. This can help increase your curiosity, reasoning skills, and scientific knowledge.  You can make a potato battery, dissect a bean, or make plastic out of milk. Stick with experiments that can be done with household objects. Avoid doing anything that involves dangerous or flammable chemicals.

summary: Read books, stories and news every day. Write to boost your memory and problem-solving skills. Ask questions when faced with something new. Do puzzles and brainteasers to exercise your mind. Perform simple scientific experiments in your own home.


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Whether you’re starting a new job or attending an event, find out how other people will be dressed in advance. Ask an employee about a company’s culture, drive by their office to see what people are wearing, or look for photographs on their social media pages. If you’re planning your outfit for an event, consult the host or check the invitation for information on the dress code. If you're not sure about a dress code, it’s always better to be overdressed, especially in professional settings. For a masculine look, stick with a neutral, navy or gray suit, white collared shirt, and a plain tie (no bold, eccentric patterns or graphics). Feminine business formal choices include a pant suit or skirt suit with a white or light-colored blouse.  Coordinate your dress shoes with your belt, which should always be worn with masculine outfits. If you wear a tie, it should just barely cover your belt buckle. Heels should be less than 2 1⁄2 inches (6.4 cm), and skirts should be no shorter 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the knee. While business formal attire is best for job interviews and important occasions, business casual is usually the day-to-day dress code. Definitions vary by company and industry, but typical outfits include khakis with a collared shirt, a blouse with dress slacks or a skirt, and a knee-length dress.  Since business casual is more relaxed, patterned shirts and blouses are acceptable. Sweaters and vests are also appropriate. Ties are preferred in industries such as finance and law. Creative fields, such as advertising and entertainment, on the other hand, usually enjoy more flexibility. Even neat, dark denim is acceptable in some settings. You should still dress for success at low-key social events and when you’re out running errands. For instance, pair well-fitting, dark jeans with a crisp tee or polo, or hit the town in a stylish sundress.  When you’re out and about, avoid wearing tattered tee shirts, sweatpants, and baggy jeans and shorts. It's okay to wear athletic clothing when you hit the gym or go for a run. Just make sure they fit well, are clean, and presentable.

summary: Familiarize yourself with the setting’s dress code. Wear formal attire to interviews, presentations, and important meetings. Pair a button-up with dress pants or a skirt for a business casual look. Put together neat, presentable casual outfits.


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Sometimes a dog has behavioral problems beyond a lack of training.  If a week of consistent elimination training fails to help you and your dog, it is time to consider other solutions. Older dogs often just can't hold their waste as long, regardless of how well they are trained, and you may need to make accommodations to help your dog avoid accidents.  Let your dog out more often when you're home and pay attention to cues that she needs to go.  In addition, consider the following options:  If you have a secure yard, think about installing a doggie door so your dog can let herself out. Hire a dog walker or make arrangements with a trusted neighbor to come over and give your dog mid-day relief breaks. Provide piddle pads in a set location for your dog to use if she cannot wait until you get home. If you are having trouble identifying why your dog is still eliminating in the house, a consultation with a pet behavior specialist can be extremely helpful for diagnosing and treating the problem.  Ask your vet or other dog-owners in your area for a recommendation. If you suspect that your dog is eliminating in the house due to anxiety or unpreventable stress, ask your vet if anxiety medication might be right for your dog.  Medication, when used in conjunction with behavioral therapy and modifications to the dog's environment, will often help
summary: Recognize when more intervention is needed. Understand that older dogs often need to eliminate more often. Consult with a pet behavior specialist. Ask your vet about anxiety medication.