Q: By learning to be optimistic, the extra effort you need to put in to become a hard worker will become less severe. Optimists see negative occurrences as short lived and narrowly focused events. Adopt the explanatory style of the optimist to help yourself view both good and bad events in a more optimistic light.  Describe negative events, like a difficult presentation, in its positive light. For example, instead of complaining about responsibility, you could celebrate it as a chance to show your dedication and work ethic to your boss. Describe positive things in your life as permanent and everyday. This will help you feel encouraged as you try to step up your game at work. Optimists have also been found to score more highly on tests designed to gauge luck and self-perception. The higher your self-perception, the more likely you'll be able to shore up weak points in your life. Notice when you see only the worst possible outcomes (catastrophizing), minimize your own good attributes and contributions, or any  "all or nothing" thinking. Small successes are no less of a success, and you should allow yourself to feel pride at your accomplishment. Positive re-framing will reinforce the positive aspects of your situation and prevent you from feeling overwhelmed. This will also encourage you to approach the situation with a more open minded perspective. Open mindedness will facilitate problem solving, and a sense of having your work situation in hand will contribute to peace of mind, making your work easier in the long run. Much research has recently shown that no matter how good of a multi-tasker you think you are, there are some serious downsides to performing many tasks at once.  Multi-tasking impairs your overall performance, so that even if you feel like you are accomplishing a lot, you really might be missing out on important information and cues. Constantly being distracted with many tasks can leave the problem solving and creative parts of your brain unable to function optimally. Complaining is a natural part of the human condition, and it's unlikely you'll be able to remove this completely from your life. Be that as it may, complaining without a goal or solution in mind can lead to negative cycles that contribute to depression, poor self opinion, and stress. These will only make it harder for you to put in the time and effort required to become a better, more industrious worker. By intentionally reaching out and trying to connect with people that you work with, you will further develop your empathy. Empathy is a key component of conflict resolution, collaboration, compromise, effective listening, and decision making. Raising your social awareness and developing your empathy will allow you to work even harder with your coworkers, and hold you more accountable to your goals.  Research supports that what scientists call "willed empathy," or the imagining of the pain of others, activates the pain response in your brain similar to naturally occurring empathy.  Admit the limits of your understanding and ask questions to create conditions where you can feel, and practice, empathy.
A: Train optimism in yourself. Identify and oppose irrational thoughts. Re-frame problems as lessons. Don't multi-task. Try not to complain. Raise your social awareness.

Q: Fill a one-quart pot with water and boil it for a minute. Add one to two drops of essential oils (or use 1/2 teaspoon of dried herb for every quart of water). Using essential oils can help your body quickly reabsorb blind pimples or draw them out so they heal faster. Some essential oils can even prevent pimples. Boil the water for another minute after adding the essential oil. Choose one of the following oils:  Spearmint or peppermint: these contain menthol which is an antiseptic and can improve your immune system. Since some people find mint irritating, start by using one drop for every quart of water. Calendula: this plant accelerates healing and has antimicrobial properties. Lavender: this herb is soothing, calming and can help with anxiety and depression. It also has antibacterial properties. Since essential oils come from plants, you should test for skin sensitivity to the plants before you steam your face. Place a single drop of the essential oil on your wrist and wait 10 to 15 minutes. If you have a sensitivity or allergy to the oil, you'll probably see a mild rash that may or may not be itchy. If you have no sensitivity, you can steam your face. If you do have a sensitivity, continue testing for a different oil to use. Remember that you can develop sensitivity to an herbal oil that you didn't used to react to. This is why it's important to always test an oil for sensitivity. Turn off the stove and move the pot away. Tie your hair back so it's out of your way and cover the back of your head with a large, clean cotton towel. Bend over the steaming pot so that the towel falls around the sides of your face, trapping the steam.  Close your eyes, breathe normally and relax for 10 minutes. Rinse your skin with lukewarm water and pat it dry with a clean towel.  Be sure to keep your face at least 12 to 15 inches (30.5 to 38.1 cm) away from the water so you don't burn yourself. To repeat steam facials throughout the day, simply reheat the water till it starts to steam. Steaming will open up your pores to clean out deep debris and facial oil. This can draw out the blind pimple. Seal in the moisture from the steam facial by applying a moisturizer. Select a non-comedogenic moisturizer. This won't clog your pores or contribute to acne. Moisturizing also helps prevent damage to your skin while keeping it soft and flexible. If your skin is sensitive to products you use, look for a moisturizer that doesn't contain fragrance or perfume.
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Heat and mix your water. Test the oil on your skin. Steam your face. Apply a moisturizer.