Problem: Article: Take some time to reflect on how much you matter to your loved ones. Make a mental list of your family and friends, and think about the unique role you play in their lives.  Whether you're a parent, child, sibling, friend, teacher, or student, you play a unique role in each of your relationships, and those roles add meaning to your life. In each of these examples, you and your loved one matter to each other, and that gives your life meaning. For instance, if you're a parent, you play an incomparable role in your kids' lives. You and your best friend are special, unique parts of each other's lives. If you have a sibling, you share an irreplaceable bond with them. Even the smallest acts of kindness can help you make a mark on other people’s lives. From your loved ones to complete strangers, try to nurture your connections with others with kindness and generosity. for a cause that’s important to you. In addition to small acts of kindness, volunteering can give you a greater sense of purpose and meaning. Devote your time to a worthy cause, and reflect on how your actions are making a real difference in someone’s life. Volunteering for a cause you value is especially meaningful. For example, if you love animals, foster pets or volunteer at a local animal shelter. If a loved one is sick, you could volunteer for a charity related to their illness. Feeling like your job is pointless is normal, but the key is to change the way you think about your work. Draw connections between your day-to-day tasks and the people you’re ultimately serving. No matter what you do for a living, take pride in the fact that your work improves someone’s life, solves a problem, or makes the world a better place.  You don’t need to be a doctor or firefighter to make an important difference in someone’s life. Suppose you’re a waiter; focus on the roles you play in your guests’ lives. Think about how you’re helping your customers unwind after a long day or celebrate an important occasion. Additionally, if your job doesn’t feel meaningful, remember why you work. Think about how the money you earn pays your bills. If you have kids or help support your parents, think about how your work is an invaluable service for someone you love. Consider how you can leave lasting impacts on the people in your life. You don’t need to have a monument in your honor to leave a lasting legacy. From teaching someone a lesson or skill to helping a loved one through tough times, you can make a meaningful impact through positive actions.  Thinking about topics like mortality and your legacy isn’t easy. It’s especially tough if you’ve lost someone close to you or if you or a loved one are facing a life-threatening illness. Questioning life’s meaning in these situations is normal, but don’t let doubt overwhelm you. Accept that no one lives forever, but remember that your presence leaves a lasting impact on the world. Focus on making a positive, meaningful difference through your kindness, humor, service, and love.
Summary: Remind yourself of the unique roles you play in other peoples’ lives. Help others in small ways whenever you have the opportunity. Volunteer Think of your job as a meaningful act of service. Ask yourself how you want people to remember you.

Problem: Article: Individuals with dissociative amnesia may develop suicidal thoughts and feelings regarding their inability to remember key events in their lives. They may even enter a dissociative state as a way to cope with a previous suicide attempt. As a member of this person's support system, you must be on the lookout for signs of suicide:  talking about wanting to die looking for a method to kill oneself (e.g. collecting pills or buying a gun) using more alcohol or drugs withdrawing from friends or family speaking about oneself as if he or she is a burden to others feeling hopeless or like there is no way out visiting others or saying goodbye giving away prized possessions If your loved one demonstrates signs of suicide, you need to immediately contact his or her personal doctor/therapist or the emergency services department. Once suicidal behavior is identified, your loved one's mental health provider will work with him/her and the loved one's to develop a safety plan. This plan will help your loved one and the support system recognize warning signs of suicide, devise any possible coping strategies or distractions to deal with distressing thoughts, and provide a list of contacts whom the person can reach out to for help. As your loved one tries to come to terms with his or her identity and any missing time, it may be practical to remove any weapons, sharp objects, or other items that can be used to cause harm. Those with dissociative amnesia may have previous suicide attempts or have suicidal tendencies. Clearing the home environment of any dangerous objects can help protect your loved one and prevent any self-harm. People with dissociative amnesia are already under duress in their mental state. They are waging an internal war to recall who they are and what events took place in their lives. It is best to offer such a person as much calm and peace in their environments.  Expect distress from the patient at times over the memory loss and be ready to reassure. It is a good idea to limit guests in the home to those that are absolutely required to be there, as too many strangers can make your loved one confused or upset.  Keep the atmosphere relatively quiet and comfortable. Remember, many people with this condition have endured upsetting traumas. Therefore, any loud noises or sudden movements may provoke distress, also. Additional safeguards to help your loved one may include simply taking care of mind, body, and soul. Reinforce healthy lifestyle choices for your loved one, such as regular exercise, eating right, getting adequate sleep, and avoiding drugs and alcohol (which may worsen symptoms). There are many self-care strategies that may be helpful to your loved one.  Journaling can be helpful to bring awareness to what the person is thinking or feeling, and when used with therapy may help to uncover dissociated memories or thoughts. Grounding techniques help the dissociated person who frequently struggles with returning memories or flashbacks to reconnect with the present environment. Tactics may include touching something, smelling something with a strong odor, or drinking water or tossing cold water on his or her face. Mindfulness meditation improves mental awareness of the present moment. If terrible thoughts or feelings occur, the individual can practice mindfulness by orienting his or her attention to slow, deep breathing, sensations in the environment, or by noticing how different parts of his body feel. Visualization allows a dissociating person to use his or her mind to draw up a safe and peaceful place. When upsetting thoughts, feelings, or images arise, he can imagine that he is in a safe place which helps with coping. It is hard looking after someone who suffers from dissociative amnesia. Don't neglect your own emotional needs. Seek support if you feel that you're not coping very well.
Summary: Recognize suicidal behavior. Prepare a crisis plan. Protect your loved one from self-harm. Provide a secure, calm environment. Recommend helpful self-care strategies. Look after yourself and your family.

Problem: Article: Heavy Excel users and others may prefer an external mouse. This is probably a mouse from a Windows PC.  You may find it not as attractive to have a Windows mouse with your new MacBook, but it is practical. You can also use a Mac-branded option like the Magic Mouse. The Magic Mouse has a Secondary Click option available in the System Preferences. When enabled, this allows you to right-click just like on any other mouse. . Plug that mouse into your USB on the Macbook or connect via Bluetooth, and you are good to go.
Summary:
Decide if you want an external mouse. Get a mouse that has two buttons, or two-button capability. Connect the mouse