Problem: Article: Putting something cold on the bruise will reduce swelling and bruising when applied quickly. Fill a bag with ice and cover it with a thin towel, then apply to the bruised area. Put ice on the area for 20 minutes every hour for the first 3-5 hours after the injury.  You can also use bag of frozen vegetables like corn or peas. Wrap the bag in a towel or T-shirt, and lay it over the bruise. Flexible gel-filled ice packs, specifically designed for injuries, are available from sports shops. Athletes usually keep a few on-hand to fight bruises. As always, do not use ice directly on bare skin or for more than 20 minutes at a time to avoid further damage to tissues. If the bruise is already 2-3 days old then ice still may help with the healing, but not as much in the size of the bruise. Applying the Vick's salve to the area will cause the blood to transfer deeper into the tissue to where it will not be as visible at the surface. It works better if applied immediately after the injury.[[Image:Get Rid of Bruises Fast Step 3.jpg|center]] If you continue exercising and moving, you increase your heart rate and pump more damaged blood to your bruise, causing it to get bigger. Let your body heal itself, and the bruise will disappear more quickly. Call it a day and cool off to prevent further injury and give your bruise a chance to heal.  Hang out on the couch. Watch a movie, play a game, read a book — do something that doesn't require much physical activity. Head to bed early. Your body needs sleep to repair itself, so hit the hay as soon as you feel tired.
Summary: Ice your bruise immediately after the injury. Use Vick's Vapor Rub to help blood leave the area. Rest after the injury.

Problem: Article: Get out of the tub and immediately wrap a towel around yourself. Pat yourself down to remove all of the cold water from your skin. If it’s possible, use a towel that’s straight out of the dryer so it’s still warm. Once your skin is dry, pull on thick clothing to help raise your body temperature. Wear sweats or something similar, like a thick bathrobe. You might also cover yourself with a blanket. If you’re shivering, add more clothing to help you warm up faster. Hot coffee, tea, or broth will help you warm up faster. Brew your coffee or tea or heat up some broth. Then, take small sips of your beverage so you don’t shock your body.  If you want energy, you might drink a caffeinated drink. If you’re trying to calm down, stick to decaffeinated coffee, herbal tea, or broth. Taking a warm shower or bath too soon after an ice bath may reduce the effects of the cold therapy, no matter your goal. Unless you’re having trouble warming yourself back up, wait at least 2 hours before you take a warm bath or shower. Go ahead and take a warm bath or shower if you’re still shivering and feeling cold after putting on thick clothing and drinking a warm beverage. The warm water should warm you up faster.
Summary: Towel off with a dry towel after your bath. Put on sweats or cover yourself with a warm blanket to warm yourself. Increase your body temperature by sipping on a hot beverage. Wait 2 hours before you take a warm bath or shower if possible.

Problem: Article: Talk about the place where you are - the decor, the landscaping, the event, the city, etc.  Get your conversation partner thinking. Ask “How many people do you think are here?” Point out something unusual in the environment. For example, “Did you see that huge dog over there?” Another way to change the subject is by bringing a new person into the conversation. Either introduce your conversation partner to someone else you know, or ask your partner to introduce you to someone. If neither of you knows anyone at an event, suggest going together to a lively group and introducing yourselves together. You can tell the person you’ll be right back if you’d like to keep talking to them - a few minutes apart creates a natural reason for the topic to change. Use a common excuse. Take a trip to the restroom, or to the buffet, or to get a few minutes of fresh air. You can ask a friend to call at a specific time with a potential “emergency.” There are also apps that can automate the process.  This can be a particularly handy technique on a first date. You can always decide to stick with the conversation, but the interruption provides a space in which to change the topic.
Summary: Focus on the present situation. Expand your audience. Excuse yourself from the conversation. Fake a call.

Problem: Article: These lures give you a very accurate feel on the line, and are one of the most effective lures. The common plastic skirting attracts bass all year round. Bass will usually hit a bait while it is falling, so after it has sat on the bottom for a bit give the rod tip a small twitch to see if anything has picked up your bait. To fish a jig cast out and give the line plenty of time to hit the bottom. Jigs and plastics are fished differently than other types of lures. Instead of reeling in to produce the "action", the bait is retrieved by moving the rod tip.  After the bait has hit the bottom and you have given it a twitch, slowly lift the rod tip until it points straight up in the 12 o'clock position. Let it sit there for a moment and then drop it down to the 9 - 10 o'clock position and reel in the slack. Repeat these steps until your line is in. You'll have to have a good feel for your line to tell when a fish is biting so most people hold their finger against the line while lifting the rod tip. Look for sudden resistance or bumping on the line, a line that goes slack suddenly or veers sideways. To set the hook, drop the rod tip very quickly to the 3 o'clock position, and pull back hard to 12 o'clock. Jigs are most effective when employed in cover or closed to cover so be aware of the risk of getting snagged. Jigs are meant to imitate crawfish so try to make them scoot along the bottom.  Both jigs and plastic worms are best used slowly. Use jigs around fallen trees where bass are hiding. Brush piles on a rocky bottom, standing timber, thick grass, and flats are all prime locations to employ a jig. Pitch or flip a jig around the angles where limbs connect to the trunks of fallen trees. Let the jig fall to the bottom with a semi-tight line. Drag or hop your jig down ledges or drops to mimic the movements of a crawfish. Use a ¾ ounce jig when fishing through thick grass. Jigs are also effective when fishing on docks and piers because they provide protection from predators. Jigs are meant to imitate crawfish so they should be light in clear water and dark in murky water.
Summary:
Employ a short-range flipping and pitching techniques instead of casting out into the distance when using jigs. Employ proper technique. Examine the water conditions. Keep the colors simple.