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The midnight shift, also known as the graveyard shift, usually runs from 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. or spans a similar time range. Working the midnight shift may be difficult on your physical and mental health as well as on your family or personal life considering the unusual hours. Because human bodies are biologically designed to stay awake during the day and sleep at night, studies have shown that working the midnight shift may be linked and lead to a number of health problems; such as heart disease, insomnia, mood disorders and more. However, there are specific steps you can take to ensure that you stay healthy and maintain positive relationships with others when you work a midnight shift. Read on to learn more about how to incorporate a midnight shift into your lifestyle. Edit Steps 1 Create a sleeping environment that prevents interruptions.  The average person requires at least 8 hours of sleep per night to function optimally, so you must ensure that your sleeping en...

Being behind in one’s work is not only stressful, but it can also leave you feeling defeated. However, creating an action plan where you establish a routine and set your priorities and goals for the day may help you feel empowered to get ahead in your work. Additionally, talking out what you have to get done with a colleague or friend may help you see that your tasks your manageable. Remember that setting boundaries, delegating tasks, and managing your time may help you complete your tasks at hand, as well as get ahead in your work Method 1 Edit Creating an Action Plan 1 Establish a routine.  Establish a time for going to sleep at night and waking up in the morning each day. Waking up every morning around the same time will provide the much-needed structure to accomplish your daily goals. [1] For example, wake up at 7:30 each morning so you can get to the office by 9 a.m. to start your day. Also, eat your breakfast and drink your coffee at a consistent time ...

There are many drinks that can be virtually reinvented with the addition of a little "bubbly". The easiest way is to simply mix club soda with the beverage, but that can dilute the flavor. Here are some other techniques you can try. Method 1 Edit Dry Ice Method 1 Place the entire amount of beverage in a large container that has a tight lid or cover. 2 Get dressed in a long-sleeved shirt, pants, gloves, shoes, etc.  The goal is get covered up since dry ice can burn your skin 3 Punch several small holes in the lid of the container so that the extra carbon dioxide can escape the container.  Make sure there is enough room in your container to accommodate the appropriate amount of ice. 4 Take the container outside, since the process could get messy. 5 Add 1-2 pounds of  dry ice  for every gallon of beverage, or 100-250 g of dry ice for every litre, in the container. 6 Allow the beverage and ice to sit for...

Are you tired of drinking the same old soft drink flavors? It's easy to develop your own flavors and mix up a batch for yourself and your friends. This article explains two ways to make your own soft drinks: the quick way, using store-bought soda water, or the expert's way, by brewing your own carbonated beverage. Method 1 Edit Quick Home-Mixed Soft Drinks 1 Buy soda water.  Go to the grocery store and buy a liter or two of plain soda water. Look for a brand that doesn't contain sugar or any other additives. All you need is plain, carbonated water. If you have a carbonation machine at home, there's no need to get carbonated water at the store. You can also buy "sparkling water" - sometimes soda water goes by that name. 2 Decide how to flavor your soda.  Would you like to make a fruity flavor, or something a little richer? The sky's the limit when it comes to making your own soda. Choose one of these delicious flavors, o...