Article: Researchers have found that the way students approach studying is almost as important as what and how students study.  Think positively. Don't let yourself feel overwhelmed or intimidated. Believe in yourself and your ability to meet this challenge. Don't think about worst-case scenarios. Manage your time, and try to look on the bright side of your study situation, even if it's unpleasant or stressful. Just don't overdo it, or your optimism may make you overlook the seriousness of the exam or get you easily distracted. See each obstacle as an opportunity to learn and grow. Don't compare your grades to anyone else's. Competitive thinking will only stress you out further. Staying on schedule can help you manage your time and your workload, and may make it easier to focus on the task at hand. Try entering a "date" with yourself to study in your planner or calendar. You may be more likely to take your study sessions as a serious responsibility if they're formal appointments with yourself. Studies suggest that alternating where a person studies can actually improve information retention.  Know whether you work best in a quiet space or with ambient noise. Try studying with the windows open (weather permitting). Researchers have found fresh air to be energizing and revitalizing. You shouldn't be so comfortable that you'll fall asleep, but feeling uncomfortable can make it difficult to concentrate. Set up a comfortable atmosphere conducive to studying.  Choose a chair that will be comfortable to sit on for upwards of one hour at a time. Use a desk or table so you can spread out your study materials. Avoid your bed. You might get so comfortable that you don't study. Associating other activities than sleep with your bed can also make it harder for you to sleep well. Turn your cell phone and TV off and resist the urge to check your social media accounts. These kinds of distractions can deter you from work and can make it difficult to retain information you are learning. You may think that you're a good multi-tasker, but studying while doing other things like using Facebook, Instagram, and the like is not good. Breaking up the material you need to cover into small, manageable chunks is more effective than trying to memorize everything all at once. Cover material in shorter sessions over a period of several days or even weeks for the best results. This will keep you awake and help you focus as you read, study, and prepare for class. Studies have shown that caffeine not only helps you feel alert, it may help improve your memory. Just don't overdo it. Too much caffeine can make you feel jittery, anxious, or stressed-out. Experts recommend that kids and teens limit their consumption of caffeine to 100-200mg per day. That's just 1-2 cups of coffee, 1-3 Red Bulls, or 3-6 colas. Studies show that making cardio workouts a part of your routine can improve memory and overall mental health. Researchers have found that students who study together in groups tend to perform better on tests and quizzes.
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Approach studying with the right mindset. Stick to a dedicated study routine. Try changing up your surroundings for more efficient study sessions. Be as comfortable as possible. Study without distractions. Don't cram. Have a little caffeine shortly before studying. Take a workout break. Consider joining a study group.
Article: The purpose of soaking your affected toe/foot in a warm bath is essentially two-fold: to reduce the discomfort and to soften the toenail in efforts to either trim it or put something under it to relieve the pressure. Grab a container that's big enough for your entire foot and fill it with very warm water. Consider adding some Epsom salt, as it can significantly reduce pain and swelling. The magnesium in the salt will also help the foot muscles relax.  Salt acts as a natural antibacterial, but other ingredients you can add to the water to deter a potential infection include white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, bleach, and iodine solution. The warmer you make a salt bath, the more fluid you'll pull out of your toe, which is good for reducing the swelling. If you can find on, borrow or buy a little foot jacuzzi, then use that for the bath because the jets will provide better water circulation and a gentle foot massage. Once you have the bath water warm enough and you've added Epsom salt and/or any natural antiseptic compounds, submerge you entire foot and let it soak for about 15–20 minutes. Depending on results, you can repeat the foot bath three to five times daily, so don't throw out the water if that's your plan. If you use Epsom salt, you'll notice that your feet look quite "pruned" after 20 minutes — it's a sign fluid was sucked out of your feet/toes.  Flexing your toes repeatedly while in the bath will help with blood circulation. If swelling is a particular problem in your toe, then follow the warm salt bath with cold therapy (ice wrapped in a thin towel) until your toe feels numb (about 10 minutes). Ice helps reduce acute inflammation and dull the pain. While your toe is soaking in the warm bath, periodically massage the inflamed tissue gently in order to help reduce the inflammation. With the massage, you might notice a little pus or blood release from your toe into the water, which is fine, and it will likely reduce the pressure and pain in your toe.  Use your thumb and forefinger to lightly massage the most inflamed part of your toe, starting from the most distal part and pushing towards your ankle. Spend only about five minutes or so of the bath time massaging your toe, as much longer might actually irritate it. Once you're finished with the warm foot bath and remove your foot from it, make sure to thoroughly dry it with a clean towel. Keeping your toe dry is important because bacteria and other potential pathogens, such as fungus, prefer moist, warm conditions in which they can flourish and reproduce. After you've dried your toe/foot, elevate your leg on a few cushions while you sit in order to promote blood drainage out of your foot, which helps combat inflammation.
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Prepare a warm foot bath. Soak your foot and affected toe. Massage your toe in the bath. Dry your entire foot thoroughly.