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If you’re prone to tearing up all the time, do some preemptive damage control by telling your boss, coworkers, family, and friends. Emphasize that it’s not a big deal, and tell them about the best way to react if it happens. For example, you could say, “I tend to cry easily, so don’t worry if I get upset – that’s normal for me. I try to keep it under control, but if it happens, I just need a few minutes to calm down.” After you’ve calmed down, ask the person who yelled at you if they can talk to you privately. Address the problem and apologize if you did something wrong. Then tell them how their yelling made you feel, and politely ask them to talk to you more calmly in the future. Say something like, “I get pretty flustered when people shout at me, so it was hard for me to come up with a good solution to our problem earlier. Next time we run into an issue like this, can we talk about it when we’re both calm?” Ask yourself what you feel when someone yells at you. If you can identify where your tears are coming from, you might be able to figure out some alternate coping strategies.  For instance, if you get overwhelmed by sheer adrenaline, you could squeeze a stress ball to release tension instead. If being yelled at makes you feel small and inferior, you could try remembering that the other person is a human who makes mistakes too, and they might not even be in the right for yelling at you. Consider if you cried often as a child. It may be a trait you've carried into adulthood. Think about what you can do or say next time someone gets angry at you. Visualize yourself staying calm and collected as you use your new strategies.  For example, if your boss tends to yell a lot, imagine saying something like, “I’m sorry you’re not happy with this, and I’ll work on finding a solution. In the meantime, though, I find it hard to focus on what you’re saying when you yell. Can we discuss this more calmly later?” If this does not work, and your boss repeatedly yells, you might consider consulting the HR department at work. No one should be subjected to abuse in the workplace. If you are faced with chronic stress, you may be more likely to cry in tense situations. Getting your stress under control could stop this from happening as much. Think about some relaxing activities you can do on most days to keep stress at bay. For example, some healthy ways to deal with stress may include doing yoga,  meditating, calling a friend, going for a walk outdoors, or listening to soothing music. Try these activities when you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed. If your crying is affecting your relationships or getting in the way of your work or school performance, it’s worth seeing a mental health professional to find out what’s going on. A counselor or therapist can help you discover why you cry so much and find ways to stop. If you explain your issue with someone close to you, you should be able to open up to them, and then be able to open up to yourself. If you don't share your issue then you may not be able to see the problem yourself. You can express how you feel about that situation and explain how you can avoid that in future events. If your friends are true friends they will try to comfort and console you, rather than just sit back and watch you suffer.

summary: Let people know you cry easily. Talk to the person who yelled at you. Think about why conflict makes you cry. Come up with some alternate strategies. Find healthy ways to cope with stress. Talk to a  counselor. You could also try to talk to a friend if you don't feel comfortable talking to a counselor.


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Before you can even begin to play music at a school dance it is important to have a large selection of music prepared ahead of time. If you are not taking requests the general rule of thumb is to have at bare minimum enough music to play the event, plus an additional hour or two so if certain music is not working well you have enough additional music to fall back on. (NOTE: One Hour = Approx. 12-20 songs). If you will be taking requests it is important to have enough music to make the odds of you having the requested songs pretty good. One way of doing this is taking the Billboard Annual Top 100 charts for the last 3-5 years and trying to obtain all of the songs listed plus at least one other single from each of the artists. When you accept the gig be sure to ask the event coordinator what type of music has been played at these events in the past as you want to ensure you have the appropriate music for the venue and the crowd.  For example: If you know the dance is a Ho-Down themed event it is important to be well-stocked on Country music, if the event is a Valentine's Day dance extra slow songs may be in order, etc. Make sure to bring a variety of musical styles however just in case the crowd becomes tired of a certain genre or you start getting requests for something different.

summary: Arrange a diverse music selection. Choose music that is appropriate for the theme.


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If you’re looking for an easy snack that will help you control your blood sugar while giving you a boost of protein, Greek yogurt is a great choice. It is higher in protein and healthy bacteria than other types of yogurt. Opt for plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt and top it with half a cup of berries, bananas, or your favorite fresh fruit. Hummus is a dip that is traditionally made with chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini (sesame seed paste), and olive oil. You can make your own at home with a blender, or buy different flavors at the grocery store like lemon, olive, or roasted red pepper. Dip high-fiber vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, or zucchini in a couple of tablespoons of hummus for an easy snack. Tuna is a protein-rich snack option that is also high in omega-3 fatty acids that reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. Try plain tuna on top of a whole-wheat cracker. You can also make a tuna salad with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt and lemon. Adding peanut, almond, or walnut butter to an apple is a great way to combine a healthy carb snack with an added dose of protein. Try slicing any variety of apple into about 10 slices and spreading 1-2 tablespoons of nut butter onto the slices for an easy, delicious snack.
summary: Go for Greek yogurt and fruit. Reach for hummus and veggies. Try tuna on whole grain crackers. Pair apples with nut butter.