| How to Cope with Having a Bad Day at Work Posted: 21 Mar 2022 01:00 AM PDT Bad days at work can slow you down and make you feel overwhelmed, but it doesn't mean every day that comes after will be exactly the same. This too shall pass. Sometimes the gloomiest days lead to something brighter on the other side. Here's a guide to bouncing back when your day at the office just didn't go as planned. [Edit]Engage in physical activity. - Any kind of exercise is a great reset. Getting your body moving releases chemicals in your brain called endorphins, which improve your overall mood and disrupt the negative thinking that can happen after a bad day.[1]
- Do some yoga at home or, if you feel up to being around other people, sign up for a dance class. Find what you enjoy, and make it a part of your daily or weekly routine.
- If you're still at work, get up from your desk and do some light stretching by touching your toes, reaching your arms above your head, and leaning from side to side.
[Edit]Go outside. - Go for a walk around your neighborhood. Fresh air can do wonders. You've worked so hard! You deserve a break. This can also be helpful during a bad day before the workday is even done. Stepping outside for just 15 minutes can help you recenter yourself.[2]
- If your day isn't quite finished at the office, consider walking to a local cafe for some coffee.
[Edit]Disconnect from your devices. - Focus on establishing a healthy work-life balance. It can be hard to ignore email or text notifications at the end of a workday, especially if you left feeling like things didn't go the way you wanted them to. But all of your messages will be there tomorrow. For now, it's best to unplug, power down, and take some time to relax.[3]
- Pick a movie or TV show to watch or curl up with a good book.
- If possible, turn off your phone as you wind down for the night. A minute staring at a screen can easily turn into an hour, so it's best to avoid temptation.
[Edit]Meditate. - Take time to quiet your racing thoughts. After a bad day at work, you may feel sort of scattered and overwhelmed, and finding ways to distract yourself temporarily may only make you feel more swamped. Meditation allows you to refocus, settle down, and connect with what you're truly feeling.[4]
- Set a timer on your phone for about 5-10 minutes. Take a seat in a quiet, comfortable place, close your eyes, and focus on your breathing.
- Notice any sensations in your body, starting from the top of your head down to your feet. Maybe you have a tension headache or feel knots in your stomach. As you exhale, imagine your breath spreading to those places in your body.[5]
- Try a guided meditation if you feel uncomfortable beginning on your own. You can find helpful ones online to get you started.
[Edit]Talk to your family or friends. - Give someone a call on your commute home or invite a friend over. Sometimes it feels good to vent to someone who just wants to listen. And if you're not ready to talk about how you're feeling just yet and just want their company, that's totally okay, too.[6]
- Try not to bottle everything inside. You may feel like it's the best and most efficient way to keep things moving, but in the long run, it'll leave you feeling burnt out and unhappy.
- If you're still at work and can't get into too much detail, chat with your favorite coworker, who you know will cheer you up. This might even turn your day around!
[Edit]Declutter your workspace. - This is especially important if you work from home. Your disorganized space may prevent you from properly winding down at night. But it's also important to tidy up your cubicle or office before you leave in the evening so you can begin clear-headed and focused the following morning.[7]
- Set aside 5-10 minutes at the end of each day to quickly recycle any stray papers, collect any dishes, and prepare your workspace for a new day.
[Edit]Make a to-do list for tomorrow. - What's bothering you today might just be what's looming over tomorrow. Organize your tasks into manageable chunks, instead of complex, long-term projects. For instance, if you have a presentation to work on, start your list by writing an outline, then making any slides or visual aids, and finally, writing any notes you may need. If you can make a plan, set goals, and organize your day ahead of time, the work may not feel as intimidating.[8]
- Start a bullet journal, which is a personalized series of lists. This can help you set short-term goals and track things that may also improve your overall wellbeing, like exercise, water intake, and other passion projects.
[Edit]Spend time doing something you enjoy. - This is often an essential part of self-care that's overlooked. But there's more to life than work. Try to remind yourself of activities that make you feel at peace, like taking photos, doing your skincare routine, or listening to music. Then spend at least an hour after work doing only that.[9]
- You can also find a completely new hobby, like painting or learning a new instrument, to feed your creative side and combat the sluggish effects of burnout.
- If you're still at work, take a mini-break to do a quick crossword on your phone or read a chapter of your book.
[Edit]Ask yourself what you can do differently tomorrow. - This is all about being proactive. Consider what made today especially bad and think about what you can do to avoid the same mistakes or obstacles tomorrow. This is often easier said than done, but you may not even realize when you're falling into the same old patterns. It just happens sometimes, and then we feel stuck. So, taking time to pause and reflect can be really helpful.[10]
- Consider: Are there other tasks you can take on tomorrow? Is it possible for you to work on a new project or collaborate with your colleagues on the one I'm working on now?
[Edit]Get a good night's rest. - A full 8 hours is ideal, but this is different for everyone. Generally, if you find that you're regularly waking up feeling tired and pushing through fatigue throughout the day, then you're probably not getting enough rest. Your body needs time to recharge on both good days and bad days, so make sleep a priority.[11]
- Try to stick to a schedule where you're falling asleep and waking up around the same time each day. You'll have a more restful sleep at night, which means a boost in energy during the day.[12]
[Edit]Evaluate what you learned. - There's always a lesson on the other side of a bad day. It may not be obvious at first, but it's often the worst experiences that teach you the most about yourself, your work ethic, and what you ultimately want and need out of this job.[13]
- Ask yourself: What happened? What can I do better next time? How can I ask for help so days like these don't happen in the future? How can I make the most of this?[14]
- Journal these lessons to track your growth. In a few months, you'll be able to look back and see how far you've come.
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| How to Make a Coke Float Posted: 20 Mar 2022 05:00 PM PDT Are you looking for a delicious dessert that's quick and easy to make? Soda floats have been a classic dessert for several years. Combine cola and vanilla ice cream to make the perfect coke float, or add some exciting variations. Enjoy a coke float the next time you want to treat yourself, or serve them up at parties with these creative recipes. [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Classic Coke Float [Edit]Sweet and Savory Coke Float - 1 Quart cream
- 1 Cup sugar
- 6 Egg yolks
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Pound sliced bacon
- 2 Liters cola
- Ice cream machine
[Edit]Coke Float Cocktail - 1 1/2 Ounces whipped cream vodka
- 1/4 Teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 Cup cola
- Ice
[Edit]Making a Classic Coke Float - Fill a glass 3/4 with cola. Set the glass on small plates so you can catch the overflow from the fizz. Pour the soda slowly to keep it from overflowing.
- For best results, start with chilled soda.
- You can also chill your glass by setting it in the freezer for about 10 minutes beforehand.
- Pouring the soda first and then adding the ice cream will result in a small amount of foam. If you prefer a float with more foam, add the ice cream to the cup before the soda.
- Add the ice cream. Slowly add one scoop of vanilla ice cream into each glass. If you have more room, and you prefer more ice cream, add another scoop.
- For best results, make sure your ice cream is very cold. If it gets too hard to scoop, you can leave it on the counter for a few minutes to soften.
- If the ice cream sticks, use a spoon to push it off the scooper into the cup.
- Top off your float. Drizzle a small amount of cola on top of the ice cream. This will turn to foam. Keep pouring until your glass is full.
- Tilt your glass slightly and pour the cola slowly to reduce foam.
- Fill your cup until the coke is just higher than the ice cream.
- Mix it up (optional). Let your float sit a while. Give it about 5-10 minutes for the ice cream to melt but not too long, or it won't be cold enough.
- Stir until it reaches a consistency somewhere between "ice cream soup" and a milkshake. Add cola to thin it or ice cream to thicken it as you desire.
- Serve. Dip a spoon in your cup and top it off with a straw. Eat your float slowly, starting with the cold frozen foam on top, scooping ice cream and cola together with your spoon. Use the straw to sip the remainder of creamy cola left in the glass.
[Edit]Making a Sweet and Savory Coke Float - Cook the bacon. Yes, bacon! Line strips of bacon on an oven pan and place into a preheated oven (350 degrees) until crispy (about 10 minutes). Use 1-pound of sliced bacon.
- You can also cook your bacon in a frying pan.
- Try this experimental cola float for a fun twist.[1]
- Mix your bacon with 1 quart cream. Once the bacon is cooked, lift each piece into a medium bowl and pour your cream on top of it. Seal and refrigerate overnight. Avoid pouring all of the bacon grease over the cream.
- Mix the sweets. In a medium bowl, add 6 egg yolks, 1 cup sugar (you can also use honey), 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- If you desire a stronger vanilla flavor, add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
- Add it all together. Remove your cream and bacon mixture from the refrigerator and heat it in a pan on the stove until softened. Add the yolk mixture one cup at the time.
- Don't pour the yolk mixture into the pan all at once. Scoop it in one cup at a time and mix in-between. This way, the eggs won't curdle.
- Slowly stir until your mixture has a custard texture.
- Let it cool. Remove the pan from heat and strain the custard mixture. Cool on the counter or in the fridge until room temperature or cooler.
- Mix your ice cream. Add your custard to your ice cream machine and spin to the manufacture's instructions.
- Once thickened, place your ice cream into the freezer to set.
- For best results, let your ice cream harden in the freezer overnight.
- Fill a glass 3/4 with cola. Set the glass on small plates so you can catch the overflow from the fizz. Pour the soda slowly so keep from overflowing.
- For best results, start with chilled soda.
- Pouring the soda first and then adding the ice cream will result in a small amount of foam. If you prefer a float with more foam, add the ice cream to the cup before the soda.
- You can also chill your glass by setting it in the freezer for about 10 minutes beforehand.
- Add the ice cream. Slowly add one scoop of vanilla ice cream into each glass. If you have more room, and you prefer more ice cream, add another scoop.
- For best results, make sure your ice cream is very cold. If it gets too hard to scoop, you can leave it on the counter for a few minutes to soften.
- If the ice cream sticks, use a spoon to push it off the scooper unto the cup.
- Top off your float. Drizzle a small amount of cola on top of the ice cream. This will turn to foam. Keep pouring until your glass is full.
- Tilt your glass slightly and pour the cola slowly to reduce foam, or add the ice cream first and pour the soda quicker for more foam.
- Fill your cup into the cola is just higher than the ice cream.
- Mix it up (optional). Let your float sit a while. Give it about 5-10 minutes for the ice cream to melt but not too long, or it won't be cold enough.
- Stir until it reaches a consistency somewhere between "ice cream soup" and a milkshake. Add cola to thin it or ice cream to thicken it as you desire.
- Serve. Dip a spoon in your cup and top it off with a straw. Eat your float slowly, starting with the cold frozen foam on top, scooping ice cream and cola together with your spoon. Use the straw to sip the remainder of creamy cola left in the glass.
[Edit]Making a Coke Float Cocktail - Fill a tall glass with ice. You can chill your glass in the freezer for about 10 minutes if you prefer. When the cola and the whipping cream combine, they form a reaction to foam up just like a traditional cola and ice cream float.[2]
- This is a fun drink to serve at parties with friends.
- Remember to always drink responsibly!
- Add your cream. Pour 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, 1 1/2 ounces of whipped cream flavored vodka, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract over the ice. Pour slowly and one at a time.
- If you prefer more of a vanilla tasting float, use 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Make your float stronger or weaker by adding more or less vodka.
- Add the cola. Carefully pour the cola over the mixture. This will cause a bit of foam. Stir well.
- You can also add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to make your float creamier.
- If you desire more foam, drip a scoop of ice cream into your cup over the ice, and add the cola on top.
- Enjoy! Top it off with a straw and stir frequently to keep it well mixed. Always drink responsibly.
[Edit]Experimenting with Extras and Variations - Try different flavors of ice cream. Vanilla has been a classic for years. But, that doesn't mean you can't change it up. Try your float with rocky-road, cookie dough, or any ice cream you like!
- You can get as creative as you want! You can even use more than one flavor in your float.
- Try different sodas! Root beer has been a classic float flavor for years. You can also try fruity sodas like key lime or strawberry.
- You can make a float with virtually any kind of carbonated water, so if you are trying to avoid soda, try sparkling fruit juice!
- Try mixing fruity soda with fruit ice cream or sherbert.
- Add a topping or garnish! Try topping your float off with a dash of whipped cream, a cherry, or some powdered cinnamon or sugar.
- Challenge your friends to a game of Ultimate float. Mix in different flavors of ice cream and soda to create the best ice cream float!
- Pouring the soda first and then adding the ice cream will result in a small amount of foam. If you prefer a float with more foam, add the ice cream to the cup before the soda.
[Edit]Warnings - If you pour the soda too fast, the foam will shoot out and overflow, creating a big mess.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Tall glasses
- Spoons
- Straws
- Ice cream Mixer (optional)
- Frying pan (optional)
- Baking sheet (optional)
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| How to Use Household Items to Remove Shoe Odors Posted: 20 Mar 2022 09:00 AM PDT If your shoes have developed an unpleasant odor, this doesn't mean you have to throw the pair out. There are many household items you can make use of to eliminate shoe odor or kill the bacteria that often causes it. By eliminating the shoe stench, you can save yourself money and even preserve your favorite footwear. [Edit]Using Teabags - Steep black teabags in hot water. Black tea has a high concentration of tannins, a substance that works well for killing odor-producing bacteria in your shoes. Steep two teabags, one for each shoe, in boiling water for two to three minutes.
- To prevent yourself from getting burned by a hot teabag, you may want to use a utensil for removal. A spoon, fork, or tongs can help you safely remove your teabags.
- Allow your teabags to cool for a few minutes after removing it from the boiling water. This will make it easier to handle with your fingers.
- For light odors, a single teabag per shoe may be enough to rid it of its bad smell. Odors that are especially strong may require several teabags.
- Insert one teabag into each shoe. The teabags should still be moist from being steeped. The moisture will allow the tannins to seep into the insole of your shoe to more effectively fight the odor-causing bacteria.[1] For very strong odors, you may want to layer extra teabags along the entire length of each insole from the toe of the shoe to its heel.
- Leave the teabags in your shoes for about an hour. An hour should be enough for the treatment to lessen or eliminate the odor in your shoes. Then, remove your teabags, wipe up any remaining moisture, and allow your shoes to air dry.
- In bad odor cases, you may want to let your teabags sit in your shoes for up to two hours.
- You can speed the drying process along with a blow drier. Simple point the blow drier so the hot air blows into the shoe until the shoe is completely dry.
[Edit]Using Essential Oils - Drip essential oils on the insoles of your shoes. Choose an essential oil that both fights bad smells and suits your preferences. Some popular oils for you to consider include tea tree, clove, and peppermint oil. A few drops on each insole should be sufficient to mask the smell.
- If you have difficulty dripping the oil on the insole of your shoe or getting the oil into the toe of a shoe, you could soak a cotton ball or two in the oil. Then, push the cotton ball into the toe of the shoe.[2]
- Distribute the oil across the insole. To spread the odor fighting properties of the oil throughout your shoe, you'll need to spread it around the entire insole. To do this, you can use your fingers or an applicator, like a cotton swab. Keep in mind that essential oils have a potent scent. Using your fingers could leave your hands smelling like the oil for a while.
- Be careful to keep the oil from coming in contact with the outside of the shoe, or any visible part of it. Some materials can be stained by essential oils, especially oils that are dark in color.
- For extra odor fighting potential, you can mix a few drops of essential oil in with a heaping spoonful of baking soda, which absorbs bad smells. Stir these ingredients together in a small bowl, then spread it liberally over the insole.[3]
- Stuff your shoes with oil-scented paper. Newspaper works well for this purpose. Crumple the paper into balls, add a few drops of essential oil, and stuff your shoes with the paper. The paper will absorb moisture from your shoe and create a less hospitable environment for odor causing bacteria. [4]
- You can remove and throw away the paper when the odor vanishes. A few hours might be enough to free your shoes from the unpleasant smell, but bad cases can best be treated by leaving the paper in overnight.
- You may want to check your shoes after a few hours have passed. Remove the paper and give your shoes a sniff to see if the odor has dissipated. If it has not, replace the paper and allow more time to pass before removing the paper for good.
[Edit]Using Cat Litter - Fill two clean socks with clean cat litter. To prevent the cat litter from spilling inside or around your shoes, you should tie off the top of each litter filled sock with a simple knot. You can also put cat litter directly into your shoes, though litter can sometimes get caught in the crevices of your shoe and cause you discomfort later on.
- In place of socks, you could also use pantyhose. The thin material of these will form less of a barrier between the odor fighting elements of the litter and the bad smelling parts of your shoe.[5]
- To give your cat litter a little more punch, you might consider adding some baking soda to it. Simply add a heaping spoonful to each sock, tie each off at the top, and shake or massage the socks to distribute the baking soda.[6]
- Place the cat litter filled socks into your shoes.[7] If you notice that your socks cause your shoes to deform or otherwise change shape, you may want to remove some litter from the socks. You'll be leaving the litter filled sock in your shoes for a long period of time, and a sock that is too full might alter the shape of your shoe.
- If you find that your socks are too full, hold your socks over a garbage can while unknotting the tops. This way, stray litter will be contained in the garbage, preventing a mess.
- Leave the socks in your shoes overnight. In most cases, it should only take a night for the odor fighting properties of the cat litter to eliminate the smell. Especially bad cases, however, might take more time. You can check the odor of your shoes by removing the sock briefly and smelling the shoe. If you notice a lingering odor, you should leave the litter filled socks in the shoe for longer.[8]
- Once the odor is removed from your shoes, you can throw away the cat litter and wash the socks as you would normally.
- If the cat litter is still good enough to use in a litter box, you may want to reuse the litter there.
- Give your shoes a thorough inspection after you've removed the litter filled socks. Small pieces of litter can sometimes push through the fabric of the sock and become an irritant later when you wear the shoes.
[Edit]Using Fabric Softener Sheets - Tuck fabric softener sheets into your shoes. You may be more familiar with softener sheets by the name of dryer sheets, but in either case, the odor fighting properties of this product are perfect for de-stinking shoes. You can simply push a sheet into each shoe, or you can slip one underneath each insole.
- Used dryer sheets can also be used to combat shoe odor. This is a great way to recycle, and will leave your shoes smelling laundry-fresh.
- Wear your shoes with dryer sheets. Dryer sheets are relatively thin and light, and the heat of your foot will help release its odor fighting ingredients.[9] However, sometimes dryer sheets can bunch up in the toes of your shoe and become uncomfortable. If you find this happens to you, leaving dryer sheets in your shoes while you're out and about might not be the best option.
- Most sheets will last about a week before the odor fighting potential is lost.
- Once your dryer sheets stop smelling fresh, you can throw it out and replace it with a fresh one.[10]
- Remove the dryer sheets when the odor is gone. If your shoes have thin insoles or you have sensitive feet, or if you find that dryer sheets uncomfortably wad up in your shoes, you may only want to use dryer sheets when your shoes are off.
- A few hours with dryer sheets inserted will usually be enough to chase away the stink.
- Severe cases might benefit from a night spent with dryer sheets inserted in each shoe.
[Edit]Using Disinfectant Sprays - Choose a suitable spray. The odor coming from your shoes is often the product of bacteria and sweat.[11] You should choose a spray that is anti-bacterial to kill the odor creating germs, but you might also want to use an anti-fungal foot powder. Molds and other kinds of fungi thrive in dark, moist environments, and an anti-fungal could help your foot odor problem.[12]
- Some common disinfecting sprays include Lysol, Smelleze, and Dr. Scholl's foot spray.
- Most of these products can be found at your local drug store or pharmacy.
- Spray the inside of your shoe. Pick your shoes up one at a time and spray a liberal amount of your disinfectant/deodorizing spray inside. It may be easiest for you to hold your shoe upside down and point the sprayer toward the toes of your shoes. This way, the spray spreads throughout the entire length of your shoe.
- Allow the shoes to dry and respray as needed. Your shoes should air dry quickly after being sprayed with disinfectant/deodorizer. If you applied your disinfectant/deodorizer in the evening or before going to bed, in the morning it should be dry.
- For daytime deodorizing, you can speed the drying process by leaving your shoes in the sun.
- If the smell comes back later, repeat this process.
[Edit]Freezing Odor out of Your Shoes - Place your footwear into a plastic bag. If you don't put your shoes in a bag before freezing, your shoes might become frozen to your freezer. A large, resealable plastic bag is highly recommended.[13] Using an open mouthed bag, like a grocery bag, can sometimes cause the shoe stink to transfer to your freezer.[14]
- Put your shoes into a freezer. Many kinds of bacteria, but especially foot odor causing bacteria, are weak to cold.Leave your shoes in your freezer for anywhere from 12 to 24 hours. Mild odor might be eliminated quickly, but the longer you allow your shoes to freeze, the more likely the odor causing bacteria will die.
- If you live in a cold part of the world or a place with cold winters, you may be able to leave your shoes outside to kill the bacteria. However, you might want to cover the tops of your shoes to prevent snow from blowing in.
- Thaw and dry your shoes. Fresh from the freezer, you might not be able to tell right away if your shoe odor is gone. As the shoe thaws, it should become apparent whether or not your odor problem has been resolved.
- If the odor remains, freeze your shoe again, allowing even more time for the cold to work on the bacteria. After this, the odor should be gone.
- To speed the drying process, you might try putting your shoes in a clothes dryer, though this method may be damaging to more delicate pairs of shoes.
- A blow dryer can also be used to thaw/dry your shoes, though this might take a while.
- Sometimes the insoles of your shoe have taken on a strong odor, but the shoe itself may be fine. Replacing your old insole with a new one could solve your shoe odor problem.
- Many kinds of odor creating bacteria thrive in dark, moist environments. You might be able to keep your shoes from developing an unpleasant funk by regularly sprinkling talcum powder inside each shoe.[15]
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