Q: Alternately, dab a blemish with a Q-Tip that you've soaked in eye drops (used for redness relief). Eye drops can help reduce inflammation and the visibility of redness. For added relief, place the soaked Q-Tip in the freezer for 30 to 60 minutes before applying. Choose concealer that's 1 shade darker than your skin tone.  You should be good to go. The pink color masks the acne while providing relief from the irritation.
A: Dab your blemish with a cotton swab that you've soaked in hydrogen peroxide. Apply a concealer that contains salicylic acid. Add a layer of foundation that matches your usual skin tone. Dust your chest with powder. Try calamine lotion if you don't want to use makeup.

Q: Cut the excess and tuck the end in so that it does not stick out. This creates a closed, secure loop. Close the jump ring securely. Instead, slide one end past the other (perpendicular to the plane of the ring) to open, and slide back in the same manner to close.
A: Follow instructions 1 to 3 as above, but skip step 4 above by not cutting the pin yet. Bend the head pin all the way around, then wrap it several times around the pin where it just comes out of the bead. Open a "jump ring" (basically a circle of wire that's not entirely closed) and slide on the head pin with beads and the earring hook. When opening a jump ring, do not pull the ends apart directly away from each other (such that they are still in the same plane); this weakens the ring.

Q: Pour the rice into a fine, mesh strainer, then hold the strainer under cool, running water. Gently sift the rice with clean hands so that every grain gets rinsed off. Keep rinsing and sifting the rice until the water runs clear.  You don’t have to dry the rice off, but it would be a good idea to shake it to dislodge any excess water. You can cook however much rice you want, as long as you adjust the ratio of rice-to-water accordingly. If there's a lot of condensation on the lid, take the lid off and place a tea towel over the pot. Put the lid back on the pot, over the towel, and wait 15 to 20 minutes. This prevents water from dripping back onto the rice. You need to let the rice rest, because if you don't, it won't finish cooking evenly; the bottom will be mushy and the top will dry.
A: Rinse 1 cup (225 g) of rice under cool, running water. Take the rice off the burner and let it sit, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes.

Q: Take a few deep breaths and close your eyes or go silent so you can try to get your anger under control.  Depending on how intense the argument is and how good you are at tempering your emotions in the moment, you may feel comfortable with resuming the discussion with the other person once you take a moment to try to calm down. Another approach may be to physically step away from the argument. Let the other person know you need a timeout or time away from the argument. Once you inform them you need to take a break, go into another room, excuse yourself from the table, or head out for a long walk or run.  An argument is a time of heightened emotions, so physically distancing yourself from the situation can help to put your emotions into perspective. But it's essential you let the other person know you need a time away to sort out your thoughts and emotions, and never simply storm off or walk out of the room with no explanation or promise to return to resolve the argument. If your anger can be charted on a scale, try to pause and calm down when your anger level is at a three or four, rather than a high 10. By the time you reach level four or higher on the anger scale, you may be so filled with rage or self indignation towards the other person you may end up saying more damaging and hurtful things to the other person. This will then likely make it more difficult to work on a mindful resolution of the argument later.  If an argument does reach a high 10 on the anger scale, and things are said that you or the other person will likely regret saying later, it's important to think about how this conflict will affect your relationship with this person. For partners who don't fight often, forgiveness may be the best way to resolve the argument, especially if it has escalated to a very angry or hurtful level.  Keep in mind that the idea of “fighting fair” is mostly an oxymoron in a relationship, like “jumbo shrimp” or “military intelligence”. A fight usually begins on uneven or unfair ground for both parties, so even if it does escalate to very angry levels, it's important to work towards forgiveness rather than holding a grudge or being passive aggressive about your anger. While this may sound like a tall order, especially if you're experiencing intense anger or anxiety due to the argument, it's important to return to your partner with a clear sense of what triggered the argument and how you are going to try to resolve the argument.  You can write down your feelings in a journal or diary. You can also try to listen to music to calm down and focus on processing your emotions. Another option might be talking aloud to yourself in an empty room or space. If you are having a hard time processing your emotions on your own, you may want to reach out to someone you trust and discuss your feelings with them before you return back to your partner. For example, a good friend, another family member, or professional help like a counselor, a therapist, or a spiritual guide. Often, when we are caught up in an argument, we focus on how we are feeling, as opposed to how the other person is feeling. The “need to be right” defense usually occurs because we are in fact afraid of being wrong or feel threatened by the other person's point of view. Think about how the other person may be feeling as a result of the argument. Consider if anything you said or did towards them could have acted as a trigger for their anger. Place yourself on the receiving end of your anger and think about how angry or upset you would be if you were in their position.
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Try to calm down. Work on ending the argument earlier, rather than later. Process your emotions. Talk to someone about your emotions. Consider the argument from the other person's point of view.