Short useful messages from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Radiator heating by Bios
Setting the room temperature to 20-21°C is usually adequate. Recommended night-time temperature is 16-19°C. It is advisable for babies to sleep in a room of 18°C. The temperature shouldn’t drop below 16°C for elderly people and those with impaired mobility.
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Radiator heating by Bios
Central heating systems may have a programmer (to set the on/off times), a thermostat (to turn it on if it falls below a specific temperature) or both. Fitting a thermostat could save you energy.
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Girls dresses on the washing line image by jill111
Air-drying your clothes uses less energy, which saves money and makes less of an impact on the environment. It prevents static cling, adds a fresh, clean smell if done outside on a clothesline, and extends the lifetime of clothing by reducing wear and tear in the dryer.
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Girls dresses on the washing line image by jill111
If your clothes smell musty after washing, it may be that they have not been dried properly. Start drying as soon as the wash is finished and only pack away once completely dry.
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Hot Cocoa from the Filling Station, Orange, CA by AngryJulieMonday
Sometimes it’s best to avoid tempting situations instead of trying to boost your willpower. Knowing your triggers, both good and bad, should help you avoid those moments where your willpower is challenged.
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Active couple lying on grass in spring park against natural green background
Pay attention to the unnecessary things in your life, and work to eliminate them. Use your newfound time to further your goals one task at a time.
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Water Impact 0 by (Henningklevjer) - (Henningklevjer). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons - http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Water_Impact_0.jpg#mediaviewer/File:Water_Impact_0.jpg
Apply waterproofing spray or polish to your shoes, to keep them in better condition, make them last longer and keep the water out.
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Markov_Decision_Process_example
Focusing on the next action in every project you have at hand can greatly simplify your life. Ask yourself, “What’s the next action?”
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Shopping by Roderick Eime
A size 14 in one shop might not be the same as a size 14 in another. Buy the size that fits you, not the size you want, because the bigger picture is that it will look better on you.
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Red tulip flowers in the sun image by Oldiefan
Colour analysis is all about your natural colouring (hair, skin, and eyes), and how that combo complements or contrasts with the things you choose to wear: it breaks people’s colourings down into the four colour seasons – Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
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