Problem: Article: Take it out of the wrapper and stick the back of it onto your bathing suit bottom. Choose a thin one so that it doesn't bulge and make sure you're wearing a suit that fits snugly to your body. If your pad gets wet, it won't be as sticky anymore, so wearing a tighter suit can help keep it in place. Because pads absorb water, they become less effective when you're swimming. Plus, they will feel wet and soggy. Every time you get out of the pool, change your pad so that you will still be protected. Keep in mind, though, that it may be difficult to stick a new pad on since you'll be putting it on a wet bathing suit. Dark colors hide leaks better than lighter colors. Therefore, if you do have a little problem with your pad, it will be less likely to show if you choose a dark bathing suit. However, pads with wings are more likely to show on the outside of these suits. If you're not planning to put swimming trunks on, choose pads without wings. This will make it easier to hide the fact you're wearing a pad, as the wings won't show. Plus, it will help keep the pad in place while you move around.
Summary: Stick the pad on while your bathing suit is dry. Change your pad often when you're swimming. Opt for a dark-colored bathing suit. Throw a pair of swimming trunks on top of your bathing suit bottoms.

Problem: Article: A photo of a loved one or a favorite personal memento are the best examples. Keep such an item somewhere you can glance at it whenever you wish to do so.  A vase of flowers on your desk is another good example. If there's nothing in your immediate vicinity to look at, imagine a place or person you enjoy and picture them in your head. This type of simple mental imaging can help calm you down. Vocal toning is a practice that can reduce the amount of stress hormones in your system. It is similar to making the “ohm” sound that is popular with yoga practitioners. Find somewhere private and quiet to try it out.  Sit up straight and make an “mmmm” sound while keeping your lips together and your teeth a bit apart. Though this may seem silly at first, the breathing and the vibrations that this leads to can cause pleasant sensations in your face, heart, and stomach. If you're generally on edge or otherwise anxious at work, a bit of soothing background noise can help calm you down. Singing or humming along with a tune can be especially effective, but so can simply listening to music you enjoy.  Soundtracks of nature noise(s) can also be reliably soothing.  You can find all sorts of recordings of waves, wind, and birds online. Even better, equip your workplace with a small fountain and enjoy the sound of bubbling or running water. Stimulating your other senses with sensations you enjoy can also help calm you down. Keep things like a scented candle, a stress ball to hold, or a healthy and enjoyable snack in your work area, if possible. It's important to note a difference between stress eating and stimulating your sense of taste to help calm down. For instance, you don't want to crush a bag of chips every time your blood starts to boil. That said, chewing a piece of gum might just do the trick!
Summary: Keep something you like to look at within sight. Try vocal toning. Listen to something you enjoy. Smell, touch, or taste something enjoyable.

Problem: Article: Clear away any dust or dirt that’s gotten lodged in between the sole and the bottom of your shoe. After cleaning your shoe, let it dry completely. If there's old glue from the sole stuck to the bottom of your shoe, dip the rag in acetone nail polish remover and scrub at the glue until it comes off. Use a coarse sandpaper that’s between 40-60 grit. The scratches will give the shoe repair glue something to stick to. Apply the glue with a 1 centimetre (0.39 in) round paint brush. Paint the glue on with the brush so there’s an even layer over the whole top surface of the loose sole and the exposed bottom of your shoe.  You can find shoe repair glue online or at your local shoe store. Read the label on your shoe repair glue for specific application instructions. Some shoe repair glues require you to let them dry for 5-10 minutes after you apply them. Turn your shoe upside down and hit the hammer down onto the area of the sole you’re attaching. Hit the bottom of the sole several times with the hammer, moving the hammer slightly each time so you get the entire section of the sole you're reattaching. Use more than 1 clamp if you’re reattaching a large section of the sole. Attach the clamp to your shoe so one end is pressing down on the top of your shoe and the other end is pressing up on the bottom of the sole. Check to see if the sole is completely glued to the bottom of your shoe by gently pulling at the edges of the sole with your fingers. If the sole doesn't budge, your shoe is fixed and ready to wear.
Summary:
Wipe down the bottom of your shoe and the loose sole with a wet rag. Scratch the loose sole and the bottom of your shoe with sandpaper. Apply shoe repair glue to the loose sole and the exposed bottom of your shoe. Press the sole into the bottom of your shoe and hammer it into place. Use a clamp to hold the sole in place for 24 hours. Remove the clamp from your shoe after 24 hours.