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Since arch support is the best strategy for avoiding fallen arches, consider getting custom-made orthotics for your shoes. Orthotics are semi-rigid shoe inserts that not only support the arch of your foot, but they also combat over-pronation and promote better biomechanics while standing, walking and running. By providing cushioning and some shock absorption, orthotics also help to reduce the risk of problems developing in your ankles, knees, hips and low back.  It's important to realize that foot orthotics don't reverse any structural deformities of the foot nor can they reconstruct an arch by wearing them over time, but they are a good preventative strategy for avoiding fallen arches. A variety of different healthcare professionals make custom orthotics, but they are not always covered by health insurance, so check your policy. Wearing orthotics often requires taking the shoes original insoles out in order to make enough room for your feet. Podiatrists are foot specialist who are familiar with all conditions and diseases of the feet, including fallen arches. Podiatrists can examine your foot and try to determine the risk factors that contributed to your flat feet. They will also look for any signs of bone trauma (fractures or dislocations), possibly with the help of x-rays. Depending on the severity of your symptoms and the cause of your fallen arches, the foot doctor may recommend basic home care (rest, salt baths, cold therapy, anti-inflammatory medications), orthotic therapy, casting or bracing the foot, or some form of surgery for the tendons of the feet.  X-rays are ideal for seeing bones, but they are not diagnostic for soft tissue problems affecting tendons and ligaments. Podiatrists are trained for relatively minor operations of the feet, but more complex surgeries are usually reserved for orthopedic surgeons. If you're particularly concerned about developing fallen arches, then get a referral to a physical therapist and discuss how rehabilitation might help prevent them. A physical therapist can show you specific and tailored stretches and strengthening exercises for your feet, Achilles tendons and calf muscles that can help prevent fallen arches and other common foot problems. Physiotherapy is usually a longer-term commitment for rehabilitating most musculoskeletal issues, so plan on two to three times per week for four to eight weeks as a general guideline. Make sure that you do the exercises at home that your physical therapist teaches you, not just during your sessions together. This is the best way to see improvement.  A good Achilles tendon stretch involves leaning against a wall with one leg at a time outstretched behind you in a lunge-like position. Make sure you keep the outstretched foot flat on the floor to feel a stretch in the tendon that connects your calf muscle to your heel. Hold for about 30 seconds and repeat five to 10 times daily. Physical therapists can tape your foot with sturdy medical-grade tape, which essentially provides a temporary artificial arch to help relieve symptoms. Physical therapists can also treat plantar fasciitis (a common complication of fallen arches) with therapeutic ultrasound, which helps to reduce inflammation and tenderness.

summary: Get a pair of custom orthotics made. See a podiatrist. Consider physiotherapy treatments.


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You should be honest with your guy friend about the fact you do not like him back. Have a sit down conversation with him at a good time and place  Pick a time when your friend won't be stressed. You do not want to tell him right before a big football game or exam. Instead, wait for a weekend afternoon when neither you nor your friend have big plans or obligations. As it's just going to be you and your friend, pick a place that does not look like a date. Going out to lunch together may feel date-like, so choose something more low-key. What do you and your friend normally do together? Maybe you like to hang out in the park. This may be a better location. It can be difficult to tell your friend you're not interested in him. In the moment, you may feel nervous. Therefore, try to write down your thoughts ahead of time. This will help you get a sense of how you feel, and figure out the best way to express that.  Get a pen or pencil and paper and jot down your thoughts. How do you feel? What is the best way to express this? From there, write down what you want from the conversation. Do you want you and your friend to work on salvaging the friendship? Do you need some space from this friend so he can sort out his feelings? You should not read out what you're writing word-per-word during the discussion. This is more of a way to get your thoughts out. By writing out your thoughts ahead of time, you can better express them in the moment. You want to try and get a sense of what your friend is feeling going into the conversation. Empathy is important at any point, but is vital to difficult conversations. Your friend may react negatively to the news, and you want to understand why so you do not become frustrated.  Try to think how you would feel in your friend's position. Imagine having feelings for someone, and thinking that person may feel the same way. It would be crushing to hear the truth. Your friend will likely feel sad and disappointed, and worried about the harm done to your friendship. Carry this empathy into the conversation. While talking to your friend, he may react poorly. He may become upset, or even angry. Try to remember your friend is going through something difficult. Remember what it's like to be in his shoes in the moment, and you'll be better equipped to cope with a negative reaction. If you go into the conversation with assumptions, this may change how you act. For example, if you expect your friend to get mad, you may go into the conversation with hostility. Conversely, if you think your friend will shake it off easily, you may come off as uncaring.  Remind yourself of what you don't know. You cannot know how a situation is going to unfold until it's occurring. Therefore, it makes no sense to make predictions. Go into the situation calm and optimistic, but with no assumptions on how your friend will react. By keeping your expectations open, you'll find it easier to deal with a range of potential reactions.

summary: Choose a good time and place to talk. Write some notes. Feel some empathy for your friend. Remain open-minded.


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. When sending in your resume and job application via email, you need to explain which job you are applying for, why you want it, and what qualifications you have that make you well-suited for the job. You should also include your resume as an attachment.  Similarly, you can also write an email applying for an internship. Describe what sort of internship you are looking for and how it will help you meet your career goals. Also provide reasons why you should be selected for the internship.  Send a follow-up email if you have not yet received a reply about the position you applied for. . Emailing a professor may seem intimidating, but it is no more difficult than any other formal email. Your professor is likely a busy person, so keep your questions as concise as possible. If your professor knows you well enough, you can also email your professor when asking for a letter of recommendation. . A query letter is a letter asking an editor if he or she would consider accepting a work of writing for publication consideration. You need to describe the work in question well enough to give the editor a good idea of what it is about. . If you have a human resources concern about your company, the fastest way to address it is by sending an email to the correct people in HR. Make sure that the email clearly addresses the issue.
summary: Apply for a job via email Know how to write an email to your professor Write a query letter via email Use email to contact human resources