Problem: Article: Going to bed at a consistent time can help trick your body into better sleep. Set a bedtime for yourself, and make sure you are in bed with the lights off by that time. Don't start your nightly routine then or give yourself 5 more minutes to finish an episode. Be consistent, and you'll be surprised how much easier it is to sleep. You should also aim to get up at around the same time every morning. This helps your brain get into a routine and clearly understand when it is and isn't sleep time. Having an activity or a small string of activities can help let your brain know that it's almost time to sleep. Try reading a book, listening to some music, or taking a warm bath right before bed. These activities not only help signal bedtime to your brain, they can help you disconnect from the stress of your day. Your PJs should help you feel comfortable. They shouldn't make you feel hot or smothered. Find pajamas made of a light, breathable fabric like cotton or linen. These can help make hot flashes more manageable if they strike while you sleep. Think about different pajama styles, too. If you typically wear pajama pants but find that you've been getting too warm recently, you may want to switch to shorts or a nightie.
Summary: Set a bedtime for yourself. Do something to help you wind down before bed. Put on loose, breezy pajamas.

Problem: Article: Have you thought about why you wanted to prevent your partner from breaking up with you? Think long and hard about your reasons. Question your intentions behind staying in the relationship. Consider if you reasons are beneficial for both you and your partner or if they are merely selfish. For example, you might have chosen to stay in the relationship only because you fear being single. Or you might try to prevent the breakup because you don't want to be the one getting dumped. Abusive behavior shouldn't be tolerated. If your partner is physically, sexually, verbally, or emotionally abusive, you are doing yourself a favor by leaving. It can be frightening to leave an abusive partner, but many people do it every day. Reach out to friends, family, or resources in your community to help you get the confidence you need to leave an abusive relationship. If you are in a relationship with an addict or someone with unhealthy behavioral patterns, your feelings of responsibility for the person may keep you from walking away. Being codependent may mean a good part of your self-worth is tied to caring for and supporting your partner. Such a relationship is unhealthy. Learn to recognize signs of codependency. Then, see a therapist privately to work on breaking the bonds that keep you in a toxic partnership. Some couples have a way of breaking up and making up over and over again. This is yet another unhealthy relationship pattern. If you or your partner has good reason to leave the relationship, you shouldn't keep defaulting on the decision. Make the difficult decision to leave for good.  End this cycle by getting real about the problems in your relationship. Don't rationalize or down-play what's making you unhappy. Work to improve other areas of your life, so you don't end up running back to your partner. Rebuild old friendships, find a passion, or commit to a new goal that makes your life more fulfilling without your partner. It may also help to see a counselor individually to address any fears you have of leaving your partner or of being alone.
Summary: Assess your reasons for staying. Say “no” to abuse. Watch out for codependency issues. End a breakup and makeup cycle once and for all.

Problem: Article: Peel back the backing at the top of the over-laminate sheet and line the top edge of the laminate up with the top edge of the vinyl paper. Use your fingers to press the laminate onto the vinyl paper so it sticks. You can find over-laminate online or at your local office supplies store. Press the laminate onto the vinyl paper as you go. Keep going until you’ve peeled off all the backing and the whole sheet of vinyl is laminated. To prevent air bubbles, use the edge of a ruler to press the laminate onto the vinyl paper. Use a ruler and a craft knife to make precise straight cuts. If your sticker designs are rounded, use scissors to cut them out, or give them a square background. Once all your stickers are cut out, discard any leftover paper scraps. The vinyl backing will be on the opposite side of the over-laminate, on the back of the sticker design. Grab a corner of the vinyl backing with two fingers and peel it back until it’s completely off the sticker. Place your sticker on a dry, flat surface.
Summary:
Apply an over-laminate sheet over your stickers. Peel back the rest of the over-laminate backing slowly. Cut out the laminated stickers from the sheet of vinyl. Peel off the backing on your stickers to use them.