Problem: Article: Sometimes when we're stressed, bored, depressed or angry, we may have feelings of hunger.  But in fact, these are just strong emotions that may be triggering hunger-like signals.  To figure out if you're experiencing real, physical hunger ask yourself:  When is the last time I ate?  If it's been more than four to five hours, you might be physically hungry. Is it close to a regular eating time? Did I skip a meal today? Am I experiencing typical hunger signals?  These include: empty or pit feeling, stomach growling, or stomach pangs. Having some zen time is another effective way to curb food cravings. Taking deep breaths from your belly area will fill your stomach with air and can calm you down.  A recent study says that meditation makes you a more “mindful” eater because you become more in tune with your hunger signals and are in turn less likely to eat out of boredom.  If you get hunger pangs, close your eyes and focus on your breath until the feelings pass.  You can also try walking meditation.  It's an active form of meditation that can help you focus, calm down and get you away from a craving food. A good sweat session not only burns calories and helps you consume less of them, but it also can suppress your appetite for up to two hours. By upping your workouts and adding some interval training, you can activate the hormones that will make you feel fuller and not crave food.  Aerobic exercise lowers levels of a chemical called ghrelin and also increases the amount of another appetite-suppressing hormone in your body.  Adding intervals, or short bursts of speed, to your cardio workout will maximize the hunger-dampening effect.  If you are hungry after a workout, try drinking a glass of water. Often hunger pangs are a sign of thirst. When a craving or desire to eat hits, it can be difficult to distract yourself from the idea.  Writing up a list of other activities that you can do to help distract yourself can be helpful.  You can try:  Listening to music Reading a book or magazine Doing household chores Taking a hot bath or shower Watch a movie Play a game
Summary: Ask yourself if you're truly hungry. Meditate. Do a hard workout. Write up a list of things to do.

Problem: Article: This is the most common way to say "thank you" in Korean. It's considered polite and formal, so you would use it with adults you don't know. You can also use it with children or people younger than you who you don't know. Korean culture, in general, is more polite and formal than what you might be used to. Use polite, formal language out in public, such as when you're thanking a shopkeeper, server, or sales clerk. 고맙습니다 (go-map-seum-ni-da) is interchangeable with 감사합니다 (gam-sa-ham-ni-da), and can be used in similar situations. While 감사합니다 (gam-sa-ham-ni-da) is more common, 고맙습니다 (go-map-seum-ni-da) is also used frequently. If you're talking to friends with whom you'd normally speak more informally, the politeness of this phrase can communicate more sincere gratitude. You might use it, for example, when thanking a friend for going out of their way to help you with something serious or important. If someone offers you something that you don't want, you should still be polite in your refusal. 아니요 괜찮습니다 (a-ni gwaen-chan-seum-ni-da) is appropriate with adult strangers and means, roughly, "no, thank you."  To refuse an offer from someone familiar to you, but with whom you should still be polite (such as an older relative or other adult), say 아니요 괜찮아요 (a-ni-yo gwaen-chan-a-yo). If you want to say "no, thank you" to someone your age or younger who you're on familiar terms with, say 아니 괜찮아 (a-ni gwaen-chan-a). Never use this phrase with strangers or people older than you, even if you're close to them – it will be considered rude.
Summary: Say 감사합니다 (gam-sa-ham-ni-da) in most settings. Switch to 고맙습니다 (go-map-seum-ni-da) in public when you want. Use 아니요 괜찮습니다 (a-ni gwaen-chan-seum-ni-da) to politely turn down something offered.

Problem: Article: Throw away their toothbrush and any other brushes it came into contact with to prevent the sickness from spreading. Soaking your toothbrush in antibacterial mouthwash for ten minutes after your illness ends may kill germs that might cause a return of the illness, however it is a better idea to simply replace the toothbrush. Even trace amounts of bacteria can be dangerous for those with compromised immune systems, so keeping your toothbrush disinfected is advisable.  Use an antibacterial mouthwash before you brush your teeth. This may help reduce the amount of bacteria that gets onto your toothbrush when brushing. Rinse the toothbrush with antibacterial mouthrinse before brushing. This may reduce the amount of bacteria deposited on the toothbrush. Replace your toothbrush more frequently than every three to four months. This may help reduce your exposure to bacteria over time. Consider a toothbrush sanitizer. While studies do not show any particular benefit to these devices, you can purchase one that has been cleared by the FDA. Toothbrush sanitizers kill up to 99.9% of bacteria on the brush. (Sterilizing means that 100% of bacteria and living organisms have been killed, and no commercial toothbrush cleaner can claim this.) Studies show that people who are wearing appliances on their teeth collect more germs on their toothbrushes. Rinse with antibacterial mouthrinse before brushing to reduce the amount of bacteria deposited on the toothbrush. If you have braces, you may also find it helpful to also use a water flosser or waterpik to clean between your braces and your teeth.
Summary: Take extra precautions if someone in your home is sick. Take extra precautions if you have a compromised immune system or are particularly susceptible to illness. Take extra precautions if you have braces or other appliances.

Problem: Article: When you begin thinking about downsizing, take some time to explore the job market and see what positions are available. This is particularly important to do if you are thinking about changing industries.  Run online searches through job search engines. Talk to people working in the industry you would like to try out. Set up meetings with a job counselor to discuss your options. Once you have an idea of the kind of jobs that are available, begin a more specific job search based on the aspects of your desired job and how much you would like to downsize. While searching, keep in mind things like:  Salary. Hours. Flexibility. Contract type. When you find a job posting that you are interested in, take the time to look at the company. While the job posting may sound intriguing, if the company comes across as inflexible or incompatible with the reasons you are downsizing in the first place, you may consider looking for a job elsewhere. Read the company’s mission statement, history, and any other information you can find about them. If possible, talk with someone who has worked or is working at the company. You might find that you have transferable skills for a number of new positions. If you are not sure if you have the right skills for a specific job, consider looking into short term and temporary contracts in your desired field. These short-term jobs can give you an idea of what it is like to work in that industry and help you to determine if you have the right skills. If you don’t mind moving companies but would like to stay in your current industry, you should consider looking for freelance jobs. Freelancing can give you the freedom to control how much work you take on and how much you charge, which could help reduce stress and time constraints.
Summary:
Start a general job search to get an idea of what positions are available. Tailor your job search to match your specific needs. Research the companies that you think you may apply to. Analyze your skills and your passions. Consider freelancing as an option for downsizing.