Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. You can alter your battery settings to optimize your computer's performance for battery life, though doing so will cause some programs to run slower than usual. This will search for the appropriate option in Control Panel. It's at the top of the Start window. Doing so opens the Power Options window. This link is in the upper-left side of the window. A new window will open. It's one of the options in the middle of the window. In the text box at the bottom of the window, delete the existing text and type in your preferred name for your plan. It's at the bottom of the window. In the "On battery" column of the window, do the following:  Change the "Turn off the display" option to 10 minutes. Change the "Put the computer to sleep" to 15 minutes. Lower the brightness to 50 percent (or lower). It's at the bottom of the window. This will create your power plan and apply it to your computer. You can double or triple your battery life if you were previously using high-performance power settings.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Open Start . Type in choose a power plan. Click Choose a power plan. Click Create a plan. Check the "Power Saver" box. Enter a name for your plan. Click Next. Set up your plan to favor battery life. Click Create.


To be a global citizen, you must identify with a world community, but you should not lose your heritage or culture. Your heritage involves what cultures are present in your family history, what culture your family actively subscribes to, and what community you live in today. To learn about these, talk to your family, research your family history on the internet, and get to know more about your community by being active citizen.   You can research your background on websites like Ancestry.com. Most websites that offer these services do charge a fee. Be an active community member by exploring its museums, making use of the library, and talking to members of the community. Ask your family what they consider their heritage to be. It is possible to have many different heritages in one family. Think about where you come from. For example, if you are a North American, you have many cultures within being a North American. You may be a North American, from the United States, who lives in Texas, but has a Mexican heritage. Ask your friends, family members, or teachers, about their cultural backgrounds and what that means to them. This isn’t limited to people you know personally. You can also research the backgrounds of your favorite political or entertainment figures, whether they are current or historical. For example, you could ask “What would you consider your cultural background to be, and is it important in your daily life?” Before asking people about their background, make sure you tell them that you are trying to learn more about every culture. Be as polite and respectful as possible. Don’t push the subject if the other person doesn’t want to talk about it. Thinking that all people are equal goes beyond respect. To truly be a global citizen, you should believe that all people are equal regardless of their race or religion. A person who believes in equality believes that every person deserves healthcare, education, respect, and justice when wronged. Watch the news and read newspapers and history books to gain an understanding of inequality that has happened in the past and is happening in the present. To believe in equality, it is crucial to see where equality has not been achieved. You should also read history books to see how equality was achieved. For example, it is important to learn about the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, and the important figures involved in the movement, like Martin Luther King Jr.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Learn about your heritage. Inquire about others’ backgrounds. Learn about equality and inequality.


If you have experienced hair loss or are currently going bald, it's important to see your doctor to find a cause. It may be a product of cancer treatments or alopecia, or you may have an underlying disease that's causing your hair loss.  Your doctor may order blood tests to assess hormone levels that can cause hair loss.  If you are undergoing cancer treatments, your doctor may be able to tell you if your treatments can cause hair loss.  Your doctor may also be able to prescribe you anti-depressants to help you overcome feelings of depression and anxiety for your hair loss. In some cases, your hair may never grow back. Although it make take a few months or longer, learning to embrace your baldness can help you cope with and overcome the condition.  Embracing your baldness won't happen overnight, in part because hair loss is often devastating. Gradually allow yourself to get used to your condition. For example, don't wear a wig, hat, or scarf at night or one day a week. You can build up to never using an aid or only on occasions when it's absolutely necessary.  There are different ways to help yourself embrace your hair loss. Consider giving yourself daily positive affirmations such as “I am strong and beautiful.” This can help bolster your confidence and may help you more readily accept your baldness. Consider taking an online course on how to cope. For example, the American Cancer Society offers several courses on how to best cope with self-esteem issues related to cancer.  There are online forums from other groups such as the National Alopecia Areata Foundation which can put you in touch with other alopecia sufferers who can help bolster your confidence and accept your baldness. Even though most people are socialized, there are often still social stigmas attached to baldness, especially in women. These stigmas can cause you shame, stress, anxiety, or depression. Addressing the negative connotations and your own feelings associated can help you move forward and lead a normal life.  Many people feel shame and embarrassment when they first experience hair loss. This is a completely normal initial reaction, but you should know that hair loss is fairly common and you don't need to feel this way. Seeing a counselor, doctor, or friend can help you deal with your feelings. Joining a support group of others who suffer from baldness can offer you unconditional support from others who understand what you're experiencing. It can also help you effectively deal with the various aspects of the condition. Depending on the cause of your hair loss, there are support groups that can help you deal with a disease and the emotional side effects that come with losing your hair as a product of it. For example, cancer and alopecia support groups can offer significant support on this issue. An important part of living with hair loss is talking with people about your baldness. Being open about your condition can help avoid uncomfortable questions or looks and may help you be more at ease as well.  Being open about your baldness or thinning hair is the best way to cope rather than fretting about it. When others realize that you're okay with your hair loss, then they will likely be, too.  It may also help to be open about what is causing your baldness. Sometimes simply saying something such as “I'm going through cancer treatments and they've caused me to lose my hair” can help relieve tension in situation or even minimize unwelcome glances from other people.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary --
See your doctor. Embrace being bald. Be aware of social stigmas. Join a support group for sufferers of hair loss. Communicate with people.