Q: You won’t be comfortable if you have to sleep with your body contorted into a pretzel, so lay down in the bathtub and see how well you fit.  In order to be comfortable for an entire night of sleep, the bathtub must be long enough for you to stretch out in and wide enough that your shoulders won’t be cramped and you can keep your spine in alignment so your back won’t hurt in the morning.  If the tub isn’t big enough, the floor may be a better option after all. Sleeping on the floor actually has some health benefits and can be good for an achy back!   Make sure you have room to sleep on your back but can also roll over onto your side so you won’t be uncomfortable staying in one position all night. Since people will also be using the bathtub for showers, you will need to make sure it is thoroughly dry before making your bed inside it.  Avoid using the bathtub for several hours before bedtime if possible. If the tub is still wet from someone’s shower, dry it with a towel. You can also use a hairdryer to completely dry the tub. Clean the tub so you won’t get any soap residue or hair on your blankets and pillows. You don’t want to knock a bottle of shampoo onto the floor or have a bar of soap fall on your face during the night.  Remove toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, lotion, etc.) that are in the way or that you might accidentally knock onto the floor while you sleep. Be courteous with other people’s belongings and make sure you replace everything in the morning.
A: Measure the tub. Make it dry and clean. Clear away clutter.

Q: Reading at different paces helps you read both efficiently and quickly. Some articles will be more complicated than others. Read fluffier material quickly, and slow your pace when you reach something more complicated.  Some articles can be skimmed or read very quickly. A local interest story about a new restaurant, for example, is probably not very complex. You can breeze through this article quickly and still learn most of the necessary information. An article that's covering, say, a recent political debate is probably more complex. You will have to slow your pace to read articles of this nature. Even though you are reading slowly here, you will still get through the paper faster having skimmed less complicated articles. News can be a bit redundant. Sometimes, information will appear in more than one section. For example, an op-ed about a current event may include facts you already read in an article. Another article may contain basic information about ongoing current events you already know.  If you start reading something that sounds familiar, skim or skip over the paragraph. If an entire article seems like information you already know, it's okay to skip it. If you read news online or watch the news, information in a newspaper may be repetitive. Many people have a tendency to talk to themselves when reading. You may whisper the words out loud as you read them in your head. This habit can actually greatly slow down your reading pace.  Pay attention to your mouth when you read. Try to be aware of mouthing the words out loud. If you catch yourself whispering or talking, stop. You will finish the paper quicker if you're not talking out loud. You may also find you're talking to yourself silently in your head while you read. You may be repeating the words in your head a second time or adding commentary. Try to silence your internal monologue when you're reading. Contrary to what many believe, reading a phrase over and over again does not improve comprehension. It can also slow down your reading speed. If you're reading a complex article, it's more effective to slow down and read carefully. This will get the job done quicker and help you better retain the information.
A: Vary your reading speed. Skim or skip over information you already know. Do not talk to yourself when you read. Avoid re-reading phrases.

Q: As your dog ages, it might have more trouble digesting food. Try feeding your dog a food that is specially formulated for seniors. These age-appropriate formulations are generally higher in fiber, which will improve gastrointestinal health. This can help improve your dog's appetite.  Switch to the new food gradually over five days, with a mixture of 20% new food and 80% old food on the first day. Feed your dog 40% new food and 60% old food on the second day, and 60% new food with 40% old food on the third day. On the fourth day, feed your dog 80% new food and 20% old food. By day five, you should be feeding your dog 100% new food. One way to get a senior dog to eat more is to add something tasty to your dog's food. For example, you might try pouring a little chicken broth on top of dry dog food. You can also try adding a small amount of canned dog food to the dry food. Cooking a meal for your dog occasionally can entice it to eat. The smell of food cooking in the kitchen can improve a senior dog's appetite. Try giving your dog a home-cooked meal of boiled chicken breast and rice. You can also feed your senior dog a homemade meal of boiled lamb and barley. Avoid cooking for your pet more than once a week, as home-cooked food is not nutritionally complete for a senior dog.
A: Try a senior dog food. Make your dog's food more appealing. Cook dinner for your dog.

Q: Make eye contact during conversation and otherwise give your full attention to the person you are speaking with. Keep your phone out of sight, square your body towards the person you are listening to, and indicate that you are listening with nonverbal cues like nodding. When you receive positive comments, you get an immediate oxytocin boost. In fact, any sentiments associated with giving or receiving love and admiration will increase your oxytocin levels. Meanwhile, people tend to exchange positive sentiments with those who feel favorably about them.  Get in the habit of saying positive things to other people when they come to mind. Not only will you give them an oxytocin boost, you'll make them feel more comfortable speaking affectionately towards you as well. People are increasingly using online tools such as social media websites to interact with one another. While it's important to balance online interaction with face-to-face interaction, you can get a boost in oxytocin by exchanging pleasantries online. Next time you get on Facebook, for instance, make a point of liking at least 10 posts and make a handful of positive, friendly comments on friends' posts. Eating with another person is a proven way to bond. It can also calm you down and provide the opportunity for conversation. Ideally, invite someone to join you for lunch or dinner and offer to cover the tab. Giving and receiving also boost oxytocin levels.
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Practice active listening. Give compliments and encouragement. Engage positively with others online. Eat with other people.