Problem: Article: One of the most effective and best-known ways of strengthening your pelvic floor muscles is by doing Kegel exercises. They are simple exercises you can do anywhere that increase the strength of the muscles that control your bladder — as well as the uterus, small intestine and rectum. To help identify your pelvic floor muscles, stop urinating in midstream. The muscles that contract are the ones Kegel exercises strengthen. The exercises can be done in any position (so you can do them while sitting at traffic, at your desk at work, etc.), although it's easier while laying down.  Once you've identified your pelvic floor muscles, tighten them and hold the contraction for five seconds, followed by relaxing them for five seconds. Repeat this sequence five to 10 times a few different times daily. Over the course of a few weeks, work up to keeping the pelvic muscles contracted for 10 seconds at a time, while also relaxing for 10 seconds afterwards. Do the exercises standing and sitting as well. Repeat this sequence five to 10 times daily until you're able to control your bladder better. Be careful not to cheat by flexing your abdominals, thighs or buttocks, and remember to breathe freely while doing the exercises. Many factors weaken pelvic floor muscles, such as pregnancy, childbirth, surgery, aging, obesity, chronic coughing and excessive straining from constipation. Bladder training is an important behavioral therapy that can be effective in treating urinary retention and incontinence. The goals of this therapy are to increase the amount of time between urinating, increase the volume of fluid your bladder can hold and diminish the sense of urgency and/or any leakage issues. Bladder training requires that a fixed bladder emptying schedule be established, regardless if the urge to urinate is present or not. If the urge to pee occurs before the assigned time, urge suppression via contracting the pelvic muscles should be done.  Empty your bladder as best you can as soon as you wake up. Then set intervals of one to two hours to try to go again, regardless of urge. As success is achieved controlling your bladder and urinating on demand, increase the interval in 15–30 minute increments until it's possible to remain comfortable for three to four hours. It typically takes between six to 12 weeks to gain control of your bladder again and be able to fully void it when you feel the urge to urinate. Making yourself comfortable in the bathroom can contribute to being able to empty your bladder normally. If the air temperature or floor is too cold, that could distract you from the business at hand. Sitting down on the toilet may be the most comfortable for both genders, as some men feel back, neck or prostate pain while standing to urinate. Privacy can also be an important comfort factor, so don't try to urinate in public bathrooms and keep the door shut while at home.  Turn the temperature up in your house during the winter time and consider wearing slippers and a robe to the bathroom to keep warm. Set up some aromatherapy candles in your bathroom and give it a "spa look" to soothe and relax you while you're trying to pee. If you're a "clean freak," keep your bathroom tidy so it doesn't distract or bother you. Take your time. You need to allow yourself an average of 30–60 seconds to urinate, so don't rush and get stressed about it. Try running some water in the bathroom sink in efforts to stimulate a strong urge to empty your bladder. Applying pressure over your bladder from the outside of your lower abdomen can help stimulate urination and promote full emptying of the bladder — think of it as a kind of massage or physical therapy. Look online to get an anatomical understanding of where your bladder is, then apply gentle pressure inward (towards your spine) and downward (towards your feet) to try and "milk" your bladder while urinating. This technique is easier to do while standing, as opposed to sitting on the toilet hunched forward.  Alternatively, try tapping the skin/muscle/fat directly over your bladder to trigger a contraction and release. For women, inserting a sanitized finger into their vagina and applying forward pressure against the anterior vaginal wall can often stimulate the bladder and get it to release urine. For men, too much stimulation of the lower abdomen might cause an erection, which makes it much more difficult to urinate. As such, maintain a flaccid penis when trying to fully empty your bladder. Letting warm water run over your lower abdomen and genitalia can trigger the urge to pee. As such, try emptying your bladder while taking a warm shower. If you're really desperate to urinate and are feeling significant bladder and kidney pain, then self-catheterization may be the answer if the above advice doesn't work. Self-catheterization involves inserting a catheter (long, thin tube) up into your urinary tract and close to the opening of the bladder in order to drain urine from it. This procedure needs to be taught and demonstrated by your family doctor or urologist, but it's not for the squeamish or faint of heart.  It's usually better for your doctor to perform catheterization under a local anesthesia, but if you feel comfortable with the procedure and can use some lubrication instead, then give it a try. Lubrication can reduce the need for a topical anesthesia, but some compounds (such as petroleum jelly)  can irritate the delicate mucus membranes of the urethra and lead to pain. It's important to sterilize the catheter thoroughly before inserting it into your urethra, as any introduction of bacteria can lead to an infection.
Summary: Strengthen your pelvic muscles. Retrain your bladder. Make yourself comfortable in the bathroom. Apply external pressure or stimulation. Learn about self-catheterization.

Problem: Article: Your teacher is not just standing up for their health; they are trying to educate you. Give them respect. Show them that they have your full attention, by looking them in the eye, and listening. Try your best to look alert. If you feel your eyes averting to something else in the room, catch yourself and focus back on your teacher. Your teacher should have your full attention at all times during class. Your eyes should not be drifting elsewhere. Most teachers tell you the subject of the class and the objective they are aiming for you to learn. If possible, write down this objective the minute you hear it. What is it that needs to be done today? What will you be learning about? How can you remain alert and focused during this time? Set goals for yourself, and remind yourself of the objective throughout class. This way, you know exactly what you have to do. . By taking accurate notes, you'll be able to "get into" the lesson. Recognize key points as your teacher speaks, and listen for key phrases such as "This is important," "This is the main idea," and "This will be on the test,", for example. This can alert you to listen more intently; you'll have something to do and focus on.  Objectives: If your teacher normally writes down the lesson's objective at the beginning of the class, keep it in your head and make sure you've achieved it by the end of the lesson. Don't try to finish up old notes or homework in class. Do that later, when you have free time or else you might miss key points. This is a wonderful way to become a more focused, successful student. When a teacher asks a question, offer to answer it. If she/he asks for an opinion, share your own. This shows that the teacher that you're listening intently during the class and that you know your stuff. This can also help you avoid those embarrassing moments, when you get called on and you happen to not be paying attention. Also, teachers will note to college officers that you are actively contributing in class. If you don't understand something, never be afraid to ask. This really shows your teacher that you want to learn and can recognize the things you're having difficulty with. Chances are, someone else in the class has the same question and may have been afraid to ask. When you walk into that classroom, put a smile on your face and some confidence in your pocket. Be the best that you can be at all times, and show your true potential.
Summary:
Look at the teacher. Understand the objective. Take notes Get involved in class discussions. Ask a question. Do your best.