Q: Not getting enough sleep can result in struggling to stay awake, especially when you take Xanax. Stick to good sleeping habits to maximize your waking and sleeping states. If you have a hard time falling asleep, try sticking to a regular bedtime and wake-up time, even on the weekends. Artificial light from the television or electronic devices (such as tablets and smartphones) can disrupt your sleep, so keep them out of your bedroom, especially at night.  Try a relaxing bedtime routine each night. For example, take a bath, light a candle, sip on tea, and dim your lights. This can help you unwind and feel calm. Keep in mind that short naps (under 30 minutes) will not make up for lost sleep, but they can help to improve your mood. The foods you consume can contribute to your energy levels, so focus on nutrient-rich foods that will fuel your body and mind. Eat foods with whole grains and that are rich in fiber. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and avoid eating many foods that are processed or high in sugar.   Eat healthy meals regularly. Treat yourself to less nutritious foods on occasion. For example, create a healthy daily meal plan such as oatmeal and fruit for breakfast, a sandwich with raw veggies for lunch, a fruit smoothie for a snack, and roasted vegetables with rice for dinner. Get in the habit of planning your meals so that you can ensure that they’re tasty and nutritious. Long-term nicotine use can cause a change in your arousal levels and it may also lead to other unwanted effects on your adrenal system, which can contribute to drowsiness.  Alcohol can contribute to fatigue and it also affects the quality of your sleep. Try to avoid smoking cigarettes (or using other nicotine products) and drinking alcohol while you are taking Xanax to help reduce drowsiness.
A: Sleep well each night. Eat a nutritious diet. Cut out smoking and alcohol.

Q: Take a wide mouth canning jar and place two tablespoons of salad dressing in the bottom. Next add hard vegetables like cucumbers, beets, carrots, or peppers. Then add a protein like beans, grilled chicken, or tofu. Top your protein with some nuts or seeds, and then place your salad greens on top. Screw on a lid and enjoy on the go!  You can store Mason jar salads in the refrigerator for 4 days. Try making several salads as part of your weekend meal prep and enjoy throughout the week. If you're making salads ahead of time, wait until the day you plan on eating the salad to add the protein and the dressing. You can place the protein directly on top of the greens. You can quickly make a wrap or sandwich that is healthy and portable. Start with a whole grain wrap or bread as your base. Then add a lean protein like tuna or turkey. Top with lettuce, tomato, carrots, and/or cucumber. Add low-fat mayonnaise and/or mustard and enjoy!  Make your wrap or sandwich portable by wrapping it in plastic or foil. If you're packing a sandwich to go, you can wait to add the mayonnaise or mustard. Instead, pack it separately in a small plastic container or plastic bag. An easy grab and go choice is a make-ahead salad that includes grains, vegetables, and protein. Try cooking one cup of quinoa and letting it cool. Then chop one tomato, one green pepper, four green onions, two cloves of garlic, and a handful of cilantro. Mix the vegetables with the quinoa. Add one can of drained black beans. Top the salad with four tablespoons of olive oil and three tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. Grain based salads are easy to make in large quantities. You can prepare them on the weekend for easy lunches all week long. Choose a different grain-based salad each week and try a 4-week rotation to mix up your lunch routine. Whole grain pasta can be a great base for a lunch on the go. Try combining whole-wheat penne with chopped zucchini, red peppers, cucumber, and feta cheese. Top it off with balsamic vinegar and olive oil or some low-fat bottled salad dressing, like Greek or Italian.
A: Make a Mason jar salad. Put together a healthy sandwich or wrap. Try a grain-based salad. Make a whole grain pasta salad.

Q: Expect the water in the tubing to rise when weather is clear, and to fall when it is cloudy or rainy. However, if you keep good records with your barometer, you may see that shifts in pressure also happen when weather doesn't drastically change. Since your water barometer has a ruler, you can also record pressure shifts as exact changes in inches or millimeters. Use this to notice even very slight changes.
A: Study your data.

Q: After you have finished the cast on and the initial four rows, you are ready to start your cable row. Start by purling the first six stitches. Be sure to give a slight tug after each one. This will help take some of the strain off of the cable stitches, and prevent any holes, tension issues, etc. Try to get a cable needle in the same size as your knitting needle, otherwise, your gauge might not turn out right. If you don't have a cable needle, you can use a double-pointed knitting needle, or even a pencil or pen. Keep in mind that this may cause some gauging issues. Where you place the cable needle will determine which way the cable will twist:  If you want your cable to twist to the left, leave the cable needle in front of your work. This is known as the front cable. If you want your cable twist to the right, place cable needle behind your knitting kneels; this is known as the back cable. Leave those first three stitches on the cable needle. You will knit them in the next step; this will create the "twist." Avoid pulling too tightly. Instead, try to keep your cable needle as close to your project as possible. This will make it easier to knit later on. Put the cable needle off to the side, and purl the final stitches off of your knitting needle. Once you have finished, flip your work, so that the needle with all the stitches is in your left hand, and the empty needle is in your right hand.
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Purl the first six stitches. Slip the next three knit stitches off the knitting needle and onto a cable needle. Move the cable needle to the front or back of your work. Knit the next three stitches off of your knitting needle. Knit the three stitches off of the cable needle. Purl the last six stitches, and flip your work.