Eyes are just like any other part of the body – they need nutrition to function at an optimal level. Similar to other organs, a diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in sugar and fatty foods will go a long way in maintaining healthy eyes.  Vitamin A, C, an E, along with minerals like copper and zinc should be in your daily diet. These vitamins and minerals are essential for good vision and protection against disease. Eat strawberries, oranges, eggs, salmon, mackerel, and almonds for your vitamins, and oysters, crab, or turkey for your minerals. Antioxidants such as beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin help protect your eyes from getting sun damage. You can find these antioxidants in dark leafy vegetables, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Garlic, onions, and caper should be in your diet to get sulfur, cysteine, and lecithin, which protect the lens of your eyes from forming cataracts. Blueberries, grapes, and goji contain anti-inflammatory properties, such as anthocyanin, that will help improve your vision. About 1,000 mg of omega-3 fatty acids per day will help prevent macular degeneration (AMD) and dry eyes. Salmon, mackerel, herring, flaxseeds, and walnuts are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Exercising your eyes daily will help you maintain healthy eyes and optimal vision. Plan to exercise your eyes when you wake up, before going to bed, or when your eyes are fatigued. Make sure your hands are clean so that you do not irritate your eyes and your mind is relaxed before starting.  Start simple. Roll your eyes in a circular motion clockwise ten times and then reverse it counterclockwise for another ten rolls. Place your thumb (or a pen) six inches away from your nose and stare at it for five seconds. Then, five seconds on an object immediately behind your thumb. Try to do this ten times for about a total of two minutes. This is something else you can do at your desk quickly at work. Rub your palms together for heat and then placing them against your eyes for five to ten seconds. Repeat this procedure three times to keep your eyes warm. Massage your temples, forehead, and just below your eyes by using your thumb knuckles in a small circular motion for about twenty times in each area. Since you use your eyes every waking moment give them lots of rest and relaxation by taking breaks throughout the day and getting enough sleep every night to fully rest, repair, and recover your vision. A lack of sleep will weaken your vision health.  Shut down for about three to five minutes. Close your eyes and lean your head back while trying to clear your mind of thoughts. Focus on an object that is twenty feet away for twenty seconds. This is the same test you are administered to check for 20/20 vision. Try resting your eyes for at least ten minutes for every fifty minutes you spend in front of a computer screen, television set, or reading a book. Take a quick nap if necessary.
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One-sentence summary -- "Feed" your eyes. Exercise your eyes. Rest and relax your eyes.


The software and hardware required to do data entry from home may vary based on the company you work for and the type of data entry you are doing.  Before you can begin working, ensure that your work space and computer are prepared for the task.  Install any necessary software you may need to complete your data entry tasks.  Many companies may use web portals instead of software on your computer, so ensure you have the necessary login information and receive training on how to properly use it. You may need to create a PayPal account or establish a different method of receiving payment from your employer like direct deposit.  Make sure you speak to your supervisor or manager about how payments are made and what you need to do in order to receive them. Make sure you have a telephone, printer or any other devices that are required to complete your data entry work. Working from home has a number of perks, one of them being that you may be able to set your own schedule.  Although this offers a significant amount of freedom, it can also make it difficult to get yourself going in the morning. As you work out a routine for yourself, try to set things up so that, at least most of the time, you're focused on one thing rather than multitasking.  Set a start time to begin working every morning to avoid procrastinating. Set a time that you finish work each day.  It may be tempting to work longer hours than necessary when working from home because you never really leave your place of work, but it’s important that you allow yourself time to rest and take care your obligations at home. Set aside particular blocks of time for deep, focused work, where you turn off any background noise and get rid of any distractions. That will allow you to get deeper, more creative work done. Although it’s important that you stick to a schedule, it’s equally important that you allow yourself breaks when you need them.  The freedom provided by working from home allows you to take breaks when necessary and may even make you more productive. In most work environments, you get two fifteen minute breaks and a thirty-minute break per eight-hour work day.  Try providing yourself breaks in a similar fashion. It may be tempting to knock out some housework or take care of your children during working hours because you’re home.  It’s a bad habit to get into, as it can dramatically reduce your productivity during your work day, as well as add to your stress by feeling as though you should be doing both professional and housework in the same amount of time.  Treat your working hours as though you are in the office; you need to devote yourself to your work while “at” work. Consider using daycare or a babysitter for your children if you have any so you can focus on getting your work done. It’s important that your management knows that you are staying on task and being productive.  In most office environments, you will see your supervisor or manager regularly throughout the day, so when working from home make sure you keep open lines of communication with them throughout your work day.  If you communicate via e-mail, make sure to keep your e-mail window or software open so you can be aware when receiving communications from your management. If you miss a call or message from your supervisor, make sure to get back to them as quickly as you can.
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One-sentence summary -- Set up your work space. Set a consistent schedule. Take breaks when you need to. Don’t handle personal tasks during working hours. Communicate actively with your management.


This will help keep your work area clean. It will also catch any loose bits of powder. If you don't have any plastic, resealable bags, cover the broken powder with a sheet of plastic wrap. Make sure that it is wrapped firmly over the edges, or the powder will escape. This method will use rubbing alcohol. The rubbing alcohol will evaporate, and leave behind the hardened powder. It is considered safe, but if you have very sensitive skin, you might want to consider the method.
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Open the compact and place it in a plastic, resealable bag.