In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Being underestimated and criticized can cause us to feel badly about ourselves. The resulting sadness can close us off from seeing available options, ultimately causing our performance to suffer. Keep this in mind when you are reacting to being underestimated. If you feel like you can't handle what someone is saying and it's getting you down, respond appropriately, such as refusing to engage with her. It may seem like you should be able to control how you feel about what she says to you, but it's not always that easy. An easy way to defuse someone's criticism of you is to understand her underlying motivation for doing so. Sometimes, people believe that others can't do something in order to protect their own lack of self-confidence. If she doesn’t think she can do it, then it might make sense for her to think that you can't do it either. Be on the look out for the kind of people who belittle others because of their own feelings of inadequacy. Avoid taking it personally when you come across them and get a taste of their insecurity. If you have trouble not taking it personally, have some self-compassion. Perhaps you haven't had enough people believe in you in the past. Did you have a critical parent or friend who would knock you down and tell you that you couldn't achieve your goals? It's hard to recover from those kinds of experiences, but with dedication and self-compassion you can begin to believe in yourself. For example, say to yourself "I understand why I'm hard on myself. It isn't my fault. I know I can become more compassionate toward myself." Many people are quick to jump on someone's "weaknesses" without really observing them for a long time. Just because you make one mistake doesn't really provide that much information about whether you are bad at something. In fact, making a mistake, or otherwise doing something not that smart, is not very indicative of your abilities. The fact is, intelligent people do silly, unintelligent things all the time but unintelligent people rarely do really intelligent things; that is to say that, making a mistake is not that diagnostic of your abilities. Also, don’t make mountains out of molehills and watch for other people doing it to you as well. You may even want to say to her, for example, "You've only seen me perform this task once or twice. I don't think you can really give a fair assessment right now." If people criticize your abilities, it can be good to take this as a challenge and work toward bettering yourself, but also keep in mind that no one is perfect. There will naturally be areas in which you excel and areas that present a greater challenge to you. This doesn't mean you shouldn't try to improve, but at some point it can be helpful to accept where you're at rather than strive 24/7.  Try to find a balance between working on improving your abilities and accepting yourself the way you are. Perfection causes people to be self-absorbed and can even result in problems with anxiety or depression.  To challenge perfectionism, it helps to first recognize it in yourself. Ask yourself the following questions: "Do I have often fail to meet my own standards?", "Do I often get depressed, anxious, or frustrated trying to meet my standards?", "Has someone told me my standards are too high?", "Do the standards I set for myself get in the way of other parts of my life, such as my social life?" If you answered yes to any of these questions you may have trouble with perfectionism.  Fight against perfectionism by trying out positive realistic thinking. For example, when you are working on a task, try saying to yourself "no one is perfect" or "I can do my best, nothing more", or "it's ok if not everyone likes me".  You can also try looking at the big picture as a way to challenge perfectionism. Try asking yourself "what is the worst that can happen?" or, "will this still matter tomorrow? Three months from now? A year from now?"
Summary: Understand what being underestimated and criticized can do to you. Ask yourself why someone would underestimate you. Go easy on yourself. Avoid drawing conclusions too quickly. Don’t expect perfection for yourself.

To dry age your meat safely and properly, you'll need to take steps to limit changes in temperature and humidity. It is especially important to keep your meat at the right temperature during the aging process. Designating a separate dry aging refrigerator or freezer is the easiest way of doing this.  Meat will spoil above 40°F (4°C) but will freeze below 32°F (0°C). The ideal temperature for aging is 36°F (2.2°C) throughout the entire aging process.  Using your everyday refrigerator is not recommended. The more you open and close your refrigerator/freezer, the more the temperature and humidity will change. You might use a small, temperature adjustable "dorm" refrigerator or a storage freezer for your dry aging. Meats will absorb other strong flavors and odors. Items like cheese, fish, and garlic will likely influence the taste of your meat while it ages. A thorough cleaning before dry aging will help protect the natural flavor profile of your meat.  The best way to ensure that there are no subtle contaminants in your refrigerator/freezer is to defrost and clean your freezer with a suitable general purpose cleaner. If smells linger after cleaning, sprinkle a layer of baking soda on the inner surfaces of your refrigerator/freezer and thoroughly wipe it with a rag. Home refrigerators and freezers sometimes do not have as fine an internal thermometer as commercial grade ones. In some cases, your refrigerator might not have an internal temperature gauge, and you'll need to buy one so you ensure a consistent temperature throughout the aging process.  A normal thermometer might not stand up to the cold temperatures as well as a specifically intended cold temperature/freezer thermometer. These will likely be available at your local hardware store. You might want to choose a thermometer that has a humidity gauge, as well. For consistent results, a humidity of 60% should be maintained, though many at home dry-agers have found a wider range has little effect on the end product. Air circulation is important for the dry aging process. Limited circulation can lead to your meat failing to dehydrate at the optimal level. Adding a small desk fan to the inside of your meat refrigerator/freezer can solve this problem. You may need to cut a notch in the seal of your refrigerator/freezer for the cord of the fan. After fitting the cord into the notch, you may want to pack any open gaps with some kind of insulation.
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One-sentence summary -- Designate a separate dry aging refrigerator or freezer. Clean your refrigerator of possible contaminants. Verify the temperature in your refrigerator/freezer. Add a fan for improved circulation.

Problem: Article: When you're going into a doctor, it's always best to be prepared. Make a physical list of the symptoms you've been experiencing. Try to be as specific as possible. Don't be embarrassed; your doctor has heard it all.  For instance, you might write down, "heavier flow (on heavy days, bleeding through a pad every hour for 3 or 4 hours in a row), more cramping, blood clots the size of quarters, feeling weak and tired, blood flow lasting 12 to 14 days." It can help to count the number of pads or tampons you use while you're bleeding. It's also important to note any major changes in your life, such as big events that have caused you stress and sudden weight gain or loss. Ask around in your family to see if anyone else has similar problems, as menstrual problems can be genetic. If you think you may be suffering from a anemia, ask your doctor about having a blood test. A blood test can determine the level of iron in your blood. If you have low iron, your doctor will likely recommend increased iron in both your diet and the supplements you take. Usually, to help diagnose the problem, your doctor will want to conduct a physical examination, including taking a pap smear. A pap smear is when your doctor takes a small scraping of cells from your cervix to test for any problems.  Your doctor may also take tissue from your uterus to biopsy. You may also need an ultrasound or a hysteroscopy. With a hysteroscopy, a tiny camera is threaded into your uterus through your vagina, allowing the doctor to look for problems.
Summary:
Make a list of symptoms. Ask about a blood test for anemia. Expect a physical examination.