Caregivers care for someone with an illness, injury or disability. Caregiving can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging.   【小题1】 Women especially are at risk for the harmful health effects of caregiver stress. These health problems may include stress and anxiety. There are ways to manage caregiver stress.

The first thing to do is learn ways to better help your loved one.   【小题2】 To find these classes, ask your doctor or call your local Area Agency on Aging.

Take time out to meditate or reflect. Spending 10 to 20 minutes twice a day to “clear your head” can work wonders when you’re feeling overburdened. Some caregivers learn meditation techniques from classes or books on the subject, while others simply take time out to quietly reflect.   【小题3】

Exercising is another good way to help mind and body recover. It’s one of the best-known techniques for reducing stress and keeping healthy. A quick walk several times each week gives you significant health benefits.   【小题4】Your library may offer exercise DVDs. Invite a friend over to join you.

【小题5】 Nursing a garden, watching a favorite TV show, or reading an article that interests you. Your favorite hobby can help “center” you and remind you that you still have a life outside of caregiving. You must make some time — even for 10 — to take care of yourself.

Being first in your class is a goal that you can achieve. 【小题1】 .Try these tips along your way to help you get that first rank in your school.

Read beyond assigned reading. 【小题2】.But to pull ahead to the first rank, you also need to read books that can provide extra information you need. If you're studying World War Ⅱ, for example, read biographies(传记) of the important people.

Participate in teamwork in class. Be a part of group discussion, and volunteer for extra projects and teams. 【小题3】. If the class has a debating team, take part in it often and come prepared with notes for every debate.

【小题4】 If you feel that you are having trouble grasping certain topics, don't struggle until your grades begin to slip. Turn to the teachers if necessary.

Stay physically fit. Get plenty of exercise either through team or individual activities. Eat well, drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep. 【小题5】.But be self-disciplined(自律的).

I’ve personally traveled through many countries that have had U.S. government warnings issued for them, and I’ve been perfectly safe. Specifically, in the last year, I have travelled safely to both the Philippines and Mexico, and traveled to many South Pacific islands during the tropical cyclone (热带气旋) season and only experienced two days of light rain in six months!. This is, of course, anecdotal, so it’s important that you do your research before booking your trip.

One thing I recommend doing is checking for recent posts on travel forums (论坛), such as Lonely Planet’s Thorntree, to see what people are saying about the country you’ll visit in terms of safety. The U.S. government may make out that an entire country is extremely unsafe when in reality, it’s a small part of it that tourists will be unlikely to visit. Read the travel warnings, too, to see which parts of the country the government recommends that you avoid.

Additionally, it’s worth speaking to your travel insurance provider before you leave to check that you’ll be covered during your travels to these countries. Some insurance .companies won’t cover you if there’s a severe warning for the country, but some will. Travel insurance is a necessity, so it’s definitely something to check out before you leave.

Keep in mind that the U.S. government will help you with emergency evacuation (撤离) from a troubled country, but it comes in the form of a repatriation (归国) loan via the Office of American Citizens Services and Crisis Management (ACS), which can be called to rescue you from a bad situation abroad. Remember by heart that you’ll have to wait overseas for the money to arrive and eventually repay the loan once you’re home safely. Just another reason to get travel insurance!