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earn to manage your money. You may be able to earn some money through a part-time or seasonal job or be given an allowance by your parents. Even though you may not have any serious financial commitments like rent or children, you should learn to manage your money. Create a budget for the money that you have and set some small savings goals so that you don’t have to ask your parents for more money before your next payday.  Try asking your parents if they would be willing to teach you about basic money management, or look into a community course where you can learn basic money management skills. If you get a weekly allowance, list out all of your expenses for that week. Make sure to include gas, food, or money needed for activities. What is left over is money that you can spend or save for things you want. Resist giving into peer pressure to go somewhere and do something that you cannot afford to do. Keep a log of your spending and income to help stay on budget. Throughout your childhood your parents probably cooked for you and helped you make wise food choices. As you grow up, it is important to start to make some of these decisions for yourself. You need to resist the temptation to eat only junk food when your parents are not around.  Remember to eat a balanced diet that includes a variety of vegetables, fruits, grains, proteins, and dairy products. Resist the urge to skip meals when you are running short on time. Learn to make wise dietary decisions by helping your parents prepare meals or grocery shop for your family. You probably had a bedtime when you were younger. However, as you get older, your parents will probably allow you to make more decisions, including what time you go to bed. Don’t be tempted to stay up all night, especially if you have to wake up early for school or work the next day. Not only is adequate sleep crucial to doing well in school, it is also an important part of your health and development. In your teenage years, you need between eight to ten hours of sleep per night. It is also important to go to sleep and wake up at about the same time every day. This will give your body a chance to perform important tasks, such as healing and detoxifying, which usually occurs between 11pm and 3am. Staying physically active is important to maintain a healthy weight, flexibility, and reduce stress. You may get plenty of physical activity through PE classes at school or extracurricular activities such as sports or dance. If not, it is important to incorporate about 60 minutes of physical activity into your daily routine. Log your daily physical activity in a notebook or using a smartphone app to help you stay on track.  Take a walk. Go on a bike ride. Do chores such as vacuuming or gardening. Play frisbee with some friends.

summary: . Make wise dietary decisions. Get enough sleep. Develop a routine of daily physical activity.


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Look for 3% hydrogen peroxide at your local drugstore and dilute it with equal parts water. Vigorously swish the solution in your mouth and between your teeth for about 30 seconds. Gargle the hydrogen peroxide before spitting it out in your sink. Hydrogen peroxide works as an antiseptic, so it works efficiently and getting rid of bacteria in canker sores and minor infections. Avoid using undiluted hydrogen peroxide since it could damage the soft tissue in your mouth. Stir ½ teaspoon (2.8 g) of salt into 1 cup (240 ml) of warm water until it’s completely dissolved. Take a large sip of the salt water and swish it around your mouth for 30–60 seconds. Work the salt water through your entire mouth to ensure it reaches any sores or infections. Spit the salt water out as soon as you’re finished with your rinse.  Rinsing your mouth with salt water works well toothaches, canker sores, and minor infections. Avoid swallowing the rinse since it contains bacteria and could make you feel sick. Saltwater may sting canker sores if you have any, but it will only be temporary.

summary: Rinse your mouth with hydrogen peroxide to get rid of harmful bacteria. Do a warm salt water rinse to disinfect your mouth.


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Downshifting helps regulate the speed of the truck and is useful if the traffic slows down in. To downshift, press down on the clutch while engaging the brake and put your truck in the next lowest gear. Once it’s in gear, let off the clutch and press down on the gas to maintain your speed. You never really have to downshift into first gear because second gear doesn’t require high RPM. Unless you want to stall out, you need to put the truck into neutral whenever you want to come to a complete stop. To do this, press down on the clutch while letting off of the gas and push the stick into the center. Then, once the truck has been put in neutral, you can stop and start the truck’s momentum without stalling out. Pressing on the gas pedal in reverse can feel jerky and fast. Instead of pressing down on the gas in reverse, use the disengaged clutch and brake to control your truck. Slowly lift off the clutch with your left foot and tap on the brake with your right foot to control the truck. This trick will work unless you’re on a steep hill, in which case you may need to apply the gas pedal.
summary: Downshift when you need to slow down. Put the stick shift into neutral when you stop. Use the brake instead of the gas when reversing.