Problem: Article: Hygiene matters if you want to put your best foot forward—so brush your teeth, floss, use mouthwash, shower, and wash your hair. Also make sure to wear clean, wrinkle-free clothes. Physical attractiveness matters at least a little to most people. Have pride in your appearance and present the best version of yourself. Make sure to keep your hair soft and tangle-free and wear a nice outfit that you feel good in. Since the girl you’re trying to attract is an intelligent one, she’s not going to fall for a silly pickup line she’s heard a dozen times. It’s probably best to keep things simple and straightforward initially. Initiate conversation by introducing yourself and asking how she’s doing or by giving her a nice compliment. If she brings up a topic that you hardly know anything about, don’t act like you know all about it. She will most likely see right through your act and she will probably assume that you’re insecure. She will be much more impressed if you own up to not knowing about the subject and simply ask her to tell you a little about it. You can’t leave a good impression on a smart girl if your body language reflects hesitancy and awkwardness. Keep your hands either strongly folded or open and relaxed and move around the room slowly and deliberately. Sit or stand up straight with your shoulders back. While talking to her, smile often and make eye contact about half of the time.  Resist the urge to fidget. Don’t stare at her, or she might become uncomfortable.
Summary: Practice good hygiene. Put effort into your appearance. Stay away from cliché pick up lines. Don’t pretend to know things that you don’t. Have confident body language.

Problem: Article: If you find yourself stuck with a problem (for instance, needing funds for a trip) and hoping for an “a-ha moment,” try exposing yourself to quick tidbits of information and then letting your mind relax. Read a paragraph or two from a half-dozen or more unrelated but engaging books, articles, or web pages, or listen to snippets from audiobooks or podcasts. Then, do a relaxing activity like taking a walk, gardening, or knitting for a half hour or so. Repeat the process as needed. Some people believe this method helps to jump-start brainstorming and can help you reach creative solutions faster. There’s no hard evidence for this, of course, but it can’t hurt to try! You might also call this technique “failing productively,” as it involves jumping right into trying something new, exploring your shortcomings in relation to your ideal result, and trying again. For instance, if you wanted to take up painting, you’d:  Grab some paints and a canvas and give painting your chosen landscape, still life, portrait, etc. your best shot. Accept that the finished result is almost certainly not the result you hope to achieve, and embrace this “failure” as an opportunity. Compare your actual result to the result you visualized beforehand. Practice some skill-building exercises, like taking a class, watching videos, or reading about painting techniques. Repeat the process over again until you feel you’ve reached the creative result you seek. For instance, you probably sign your name without thinking, but what if you try to sign it backwards? Or upside down? Or backwards and upside down? Practice challenging your creative mind until you can master all three.  Or, try engaging both sides of your brain by writing a simple question to yourself (e.g., “What are you thinking about?”) with your right hand (which is controlled by the left side of your brain). Then, immediately switch the pen to your left hand (controlled by the right side of your brain) and write the first answer that comes to you (e.g., “Eating an ice cream cone on a park bench”). There’s no empirical evidence that any of these kinds of tasks will actually make you more creative, but they will certainly exercise your brain and your motor skills! There is some evidence out there—although it’s not supported by rigorous science—that focusing your breathing on your left nostril stimulates the right side of your brain, the supposed source of your creativity. It’s worth a try! No doubt this technique sounds strange, but most people naturally go through a “nasal cycle” in which they switch breathing through individual nostrils every several hours throughout the day. This is why one nostril at a time often gets stuffed up during a cold. Focus on an object in your left eye’s field of vision, and another object in your right eye’s field. Then scan both eyes back and forth between them for 30 seconds or more. The theory here is that this exercise will activate and integrate both sides of your brain. This method is scientifically unproven, but the worst case scenario is that you might get a bit dizzy trying it! While there isn’t hard scientific evidence to support it, it’s possible that positive thinking, and laughter in particular, may help stimulate the areas of your brain associated with creativity. In theory, stimulating these areas may strengthen their neural pathways and thereby strengthen your “creative side.” And, even if it doesn’t boost your creativity, being happy is good for your mental and physical health anyway!
Summary: Use the “Kitchen Sink” technique to encourage inspiration. Engage in “deep practice” of a creative skill. Give simple tasks a challenging spin. Breathe through your left nostril to activate your brain’s right side. Scan your eyes back and forth to stimulate your whole brain. Laugh more and embrace positivity.

Problem: Article: Doing so helps keep your bones strong, which may help reduce your chances of a stress fracture in the future. For women under 50 and men under 70, you need 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day; after that, you need 1,200 milligrams. Dairy products are a good source of calcium, particularly ones fortified with vitamin D, which aids your calcium absorption.  Fortified orange juice, fortified tofu, canned salmon (with the bones), kale and other greens, and sardines are all good sources of calcium.  Vitamin D is mainly found in fatty fish, such as mackerel, tuna, and salmon, as well as fortified foods like cereal, juices, and milk. You can also get vitamin D from sunlight on your skin, but going outside without sunscreen can put you at risk for sun cancers. Supplements are also an option, but always talk to your doctor first. If you're under 50, you need 400-800 IUs per day or 800-1,000 if you're over 50. Running on inconsistent surfaces like sand or even grass can set you up for an injury. Sloping, holes, and surfaces that change from hard to soft make your body work harder and can lead to injuries like stress fractures. Opt for a running track when you can. Running shoes absorb some of the shock of your feet hitting the ground, which helps relieve the pressure that could cause stress fractures. Make sure your shoes fit well and are made specifically for running. Go to a store to be fitted the first time you buy shoes; after that, you can purchase them online if you prefer. Make sure to change your shoes out every 250 to 500 miles (400 to 800 km) of use. If you notice your shoes have lost much of their "bounce," it's time to change them out. If you always run for your exercise, you get repeated impacts on the same part of your legs. Instead, choose lower-impact activities for part of your exercise, which will help take the pressure off. For instance, try swimming or bicycling. Strength training helps build up your muscles, which in turn provide support for your bones. With stronger muscles, you're less likely to get a stress fracture. Strength training involves using your body weight, resistance bands, or free weights to slowly build up your muscles through resistance. Pushups, situps, squats, lunges, and chest presses are all examples of strength training.
Summary:
Ensure you're getting enough vitamin D and calcium in your diet. Run on a smooth, somewhat soft surface like a track. Purchase good running shoes. Include cross-training in your routine. Make strength training a part of your workout.