| How to Operate a Nest Thermostat Posted: 12 Dec 2019 04:00 PM PST The Nest Thermostat, or Nest Learning Thermostat, is a smart thermostat that you can use to keep the temperature in your home exactly how you like it throughout the day. Once you've installed your Nest Thermostat, it's time to learn how to use all of its features. Using the basic controls is simple to do by spinning the ring around the thermostat and clicking the thermostat in to make selections. Use it to schedule different temperatures throughout the day, as well as change the many different settings of the Nest Thermostat. You can also use the app on your smartphone to operate the thermostat remotely. [Edit]Using the Basic Controls - Turn the ring around the thermostat to change the temperature. The temperature is displayed in the middle of the round screen. Place your fingertips around the ring and turn it to the left to lower the temperature or to the right to raise the temperature.[1]
- You can change whether your thermostat is set to heating or cooling by accessing the control menu and switching between selections.
- Press the thermostat in to access the basic control menu. Hold the thermostat by the edges so you don't smudge the screen and push it in to pull up the menu. This is where you can do things like switch between heating and cooling, schedule temperatures, and change settings.[2]
- If you accidentally click the ring when you don't need to access the control menu, just click it again without selecting any function to get out of the menu.
- Turn the ring when you are in the basic control menu to select options. Spin the ring to the left or right to switch between icons. The calendar icon is for scheduling temperatures, the gear icon is for changing settings, and the icon with several little squiggly lines is for switching between heating and cooling.[3]
- There is also a stopwatch icon that shows you the temperature history.
- Press the ring in again to choose an option from the menu. Push the ring in after you have selected a control function from the menu to enter that function. Change any settings you want for that function by using the ring as a dial.[4]
- For example, if you select the scheduling feature, you will be able to spin the ring to schedule temperatures at different times. If you select the settings icon you will use the ring to switch between the different settings and change them.
- Exit the Quick View menu by selecting the back arrow. Turn the ring until the back arrow is highlighted. Press the thermostat in to go back to the home temperature screen.[5]
[Edit]Scheduling Temperatures - Select the calendar icon from the control menu to access scheduling. Click the thermostat in to pull up the control menu. Spin the ring until you land on the calendar icon, then click the thermostat in again to access the scheduling function.[6]
- You will know you have landed on the calendar icon when it is at the top of the screen and is brighter than the rest of the icons. It will also say "schedule" in the middle of the screen.
- Spin the ring left and right to choose the day and time you want. Turn the ring to the left to go back in time or to the right to go forward in time. The day is displayed at the very top of the screen and the time is right under it.[7]
- Note that you have to set a schedule for each day of the week.
- Click the thermostat in when you have chosen the time to set the temperature. Press the thermostat in once and you will see a menu at the bottom of the screen that says "New," "Cancel," and "Done." Click the thermostat in again to schedule a new temperature at the selected time.[8]
- If you want to exit without scheduling anything, you just need to scroll down to where it says "cancel" and click the thermostat in again to go back.
- Turn the ring to move the temperature up and down, then click to schedule it. Spin the ring left to decrease the temperature or right to increase it. Press the thermostat down when you have selected the desired temperature to schedule it at the chosen time.[9]
- You can access any scheduled temperature following the same steps to change the temperature, move it to a different time, or remove it completely.
- Press the thermostat in and select "Done" when you are done scheduling. Click the thermostat in as if you were going to set a new temperature on the schedule, but scroll down to where it says "Done." Press the thermostat in again to exit the scheduling function and go back to the home temperature screen.
[Edit]Changing Settings - Choose the gear icon from the control menu to access the settings. Press in the thermostat ring to pull up the control menu, then scroll to the gear icon. Click the thermostat in again to go to the settings menu.[10]
- When you have selected the gear icon, it will be at the top of the screen, lit up, and the screen will say "settings."
- Scroll through the settings and select any you want to change. Turn the ring to the left and right to move through the different settings options. Click it in when you have landed on a setting that you want to modify. Here are what some of the main settings do:[11]
- Lock: Allows you to lock the thermostat so no other changes can be made.
- Eco: Lets you change the thermostat's eco temperature. This is the energy-saving temperature range for your home.
- Home Away Assist: You can set the temperature for when you aren't home or tell the thermostat to turn off when you leave.
- Reminders: Lets you set reminders to do things like change your air filter.
- Brightness: Allows you to lower or increase the brightness of the display.
- Farsight: You can change what info is displayed on the thermostat's home screen.
- Scroll all the way to the left or right and press the ring in to leave the settings. Spin the ring all the way in 1 direction until you see the temperature displayed instead of a setting. Click the ring in to exit the settings menu and go back to the home screen.[12]
- It doesn't matter which direction you scroll the ring in, both ways will let you exit the same.
[Edit]Using the App - Download the app and sign up for an account or log in. Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Sign up for a free account on the login screen by entering your email and choosing a password or log in if you already have an account.[13]
- Once you've signed up for an account, you'll receive a confirmation email and you can now pair your thermostat with the app.
- Pair the app with your Nest thermostat. Enter the settings menu on your thermostat, turn the ring to "Nest app," press down on the thermostat to select it, then select "Get Entry Key." Go to settings in the app and click "Add product." Tap "Continue without scanning," then follow the instructions on the screen and enter the key you got when you are prompted to do so.[14]
- You'll now see your Nest thermometer on the home screen of the app and can fully control it from the app.
- Change the temperature by using the circle around it or the arrows below it. Open up the app on your phone and select your thermostat. Move your fingertip left or right around the temperature circle displayed on the screen or tap the up and down arrows to set the temperature.[15]
- The thermostat in the app looks just like a digital version of the actual thermostat.
- Schedule temperatures from the calendar in the app. Open the app on your smartphone and select your thermostat, then click the calendar icon. Choose the day you want to schedule a temperature for, then click the "Add" button. Move the temperature up and down to set it and drag it side to side to change the time.[16]
- You can remove any scheduled temperature by tapping the "Remove" button, then clicking on the scheduled temperature to delete it.
- Adjust your settings by entering the settings menu in the app. Open up the app on your smartphone, select your thermostat, and click on the gear icon in the top right-hand corner. Scroll through the list of settings and select any that you want to alter.[17]
- You can change all the same settings from the app as you can from the thermostat itself.
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| How to Raise Your Self Awareness Posted: 12 Dec 2019 08:00 AM PST Becoming more self aware helps you understand your personality, values, and deepest desires. Additionally, learning more about yourself helps you create your best life and make positive changes to improve your weaknesses. Being self aware boosts your emotional intelligence, so it's a valuable trait that might help you relate to others. Raise your self awareness by learning about yourself, building emotional awareness, and getting feedback from others. [Edit]Learning about Yourself - Rank your top 5-10 priorities so you know what's important to you. Make a list of the things you most value in life, such as your family. Then, choose 5-10 items on your list that are most valuable to you. Rank them in order of importance, with 1 being your top priority. This helps you understand what's truly important to you.[1]
- For instance, your list might include 1) Your partner, 2) Your friends, 3) Your family, 4) Helping your community, 5) Self-expression.
- Make a list of your personal goals to find what you want in life. Imagine your ideal life and what you would be doing. Then, write down what goals you'd need to accomplish to get your dream life. Rank these goals in order of importance so you know what you want to achieve in life.[2]
- For instance, let's say you dream of living by the beach and helping animals. You might set goals to move to a city near the beach, get a job at a vet clinic, and volunteer for an animal welfare group.
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses helps you understand yourself so you can live your best life. Discover your strengths by assessing your knowledge, skills, and traits. Additionally, think of 3-5 times when you felt most successful in life. Then, make a list of areas where you want to improve to find your weaknesses.[3]
- For example, you might write down that you're good at math, are a fast runner, and are creative.
- As another example, you may decide that a time you felt most successful was when you helped your friend with their homework. This might help you realize that you're good at teaching and enjoy helping others.
- When it comes to weaknesses, focus on what you can improve. For instance, you might struggle with public speaking, which could be a weakness for you.
- Take online psychometric tests to learn more about your personality. Do an online search for personality tests that can help you learn more about your personal traits, your learning style, and your strengths. Do several different tests to help you learn more about yourself. Keep a copy of your results so you can review them when you're reflecting on yourself.[4]
- For example, you might take an online test to find your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which helps you understand your personality.
- You might also take quizzes to evaluate your verbal and numerical reasoning skills.
- Write about your feelings and experiences in a journal. Journaling helps you better understand your thoughts and emotions. Set a goal to write in your journal every day, even if you just write a little. Discuss what's happening in your life and how you feel. Then, review what you've written to help you self-reflect.[5]
- To get the most out of your journaling habit, set a time to revisit your old entries. For instance, you might reread the prior month's entries on the first weekend of the month.
- Do your best to write every day. It's okay if you only have time to write a quick list or jot down incomplete sentences.
[Edit]Building Emotional Awareness - Allow yourself to feel your emotions so they pass. Part of self awareness is being able to understand your emotions. Acknowledge how you're feeling and give yourself permission to experience the emotion. This allows your feelings to pass.[6]
- Fighting or suppressing your emotions can make them boil over and makes it take longer for you to work through them. Be honest about how you feel and give yourself time to deal with it.
- For example, you might feel sad after getting passed over for a promotion. Don't try to fight the feeling! Tell yourself, "I'm sad right now because I thought I was going to get the job. It's okay to feel this way."
- Incorporate stress relievers into your routine to prevent burn out. Stress is a normal part of life, but it can be harmful in large doses. When you're under a lot of stress, you might not be able to deal with your emotions. To help you manage your stress, identify stress relievers that work for you. Then, incorporate them in your daily routine.[7]
- For instance, you might call a friend after a stressful day at work, color in an adult coloring book to decompress, or take a warm bath to release the tension in your body.
- Try out different stress relievers to see what works for you. Options include things like going for a walk, journaling, sipping on hot tea, playing with your pet, reading, or engaging in a hobby.
- Determine what triggers you emotionally to understand yourself. Think about the times you've gotten really upset in the past. Then, identify what was happening in that moment. This is an emotional trigger that you have. Knowing your triggers helps you better manage your emotional reactions to them.[8]
- For example, let's say you blew up at your friend for yelling at a dog. You might realize that seeing people be mean to animals is an emotional trigger for you. In the future, you might take a deep breath and count to 10 before you address your concerns about how animals are being treated.
- Use mindfulness to stay focused on the present moment. Mindfulness helps you stay grounded in the present so you aren't worrying about the past or future. To be more mindful, engage your 5 senses of sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. Here are some ways to do this:[9]
- Sight: Describe what you see around you or focus on a specific color.
- Sound: Notice the sounds you hear in your environment or turn on some music.
- Smell: Pick out the smells around you or sniff an essential oil.
- Touch: Feel the texture of an item or rub your hand on your skin.
- Taste: Stick your tongue out to taste the air or chew a piece of gum.
- Meditate for at least 10 minutes a day for a clear mind. Daily meditation helps you calm your mind so you can think better. Additionally, it helps you stay relaxed so you're better able to control your emotions. For a simple meditation, sit in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Then, focus on your breath.[10]
- If your mind wanders, bring it back to your breath.
- Look for guided meditations online or use a free app, such as Headspace, Calm, or Insight Timer.
[Edit]Getting Feedback from Others - Ask people whose opinions you value to give you feedback. Identify people in your life who you think will give you an honest, constructive evaluation of yourself. Then, ask them to tell you how they perceive you, what they think your strengths are, and how you can improve. Collect their feedback and review it to better understand yourself.[11]
- For instance, you might send 5 of your closest friends and family members an email asking them for their opinion about you. You might ask the following questions: 1) What 10 words would you use to describe me? 2) What are my top 5 strengths? 3) What are 3 ways that I could improve myself?
- Pay attention to how others react to you. Watch other people's body language when they're around you. Notice if they appear comfortable and approach you with ease or if they keep their distance or close themself off. Look for trends in how people act around you to get an idea about how you're perceived.[12]
- A person has open body language when they face you, keep their arms open or at their sides, and don't cross their legs when sitting. They have closed body language when they turn away from your, fold their arms across their body, or cross their legs while sitting.
- Keep in mind that how people act around you is partially based on their personality and what's comfortable for them. Don't assume that someone who is folding their arms in front of their body is offended by you. They might just be a nervous person.
- Review the feedback you get at work or school. You probably receive regular feedback about your job performance or academic progress. Read the critiques or job reviews that you receive. Additionally, talk to your supervisor or instructor to ask questions or learn more about your progress. Then, implement the feedback to improve your performance.[13]
- For example, read over your performance review at work. Similarly, review your grades and written comments on school assignments.
- If your workplace or class doesn't have built-in reviews, ask your supervisor or instructor to give you regular feedback. For instance, they might review your performance monthly or quarterly.
- Get a friend to film you so you can watch yourself. Watching yourself on video allows you to view how others see your facial expressions and mannerisms. Ask your friend to make a video of you while you're having a conversation or giving a presentation. Then, watch the video to see what you can learn about yourself.[14]
- Ask your friend to film you during different activities. For instance, they might film you talking with a friend, interacting with an authority figure, and giving a presentation. This allows you to evaluate yourself in different scenarios.
- It's best to make several different videos at different times so you can watch yourself on different days.
- Developing self awareness takes time, so be patient!
- If you keep a journal, revisit it periodically to see how you've grown and changed over time.
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| How to Make Gingerbread Men Cookies Posted: 12 Dec 2019 12:00 AM PST One of the all-time favorite treats for the holidays are gingerbread men. Their chewy, spicy goodness warms the mouth and warms the tummy, and are favored by everybody from little elves to Santa himself. (It's rumored that eating gingerbread is what keeps Rudolph's nose glowing when needed!) We'll show you how to make them, and add a rosy glow to your cheeks, too! Read on. - Makes: About 10 large cookies
[Edit]Ingredients - 2 ½ cups (310 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup (110 grams) softened butter
- ½ cup (100 grams) sugar
- ½ cup (125 milliliters) molasses or syrup
- ¼ cup (60 grams) water
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Decorative toppings (Icing, frosting, sprinkles, small candies, etc.)
- Mix the dry ingredients. In a medium sized bowl, mix the salt, baking soda, flour, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon together.
- Mix the wet ingredients. Get a large bowl and mix the butter, sugar, water, molasses, and vanilla together. You can use an electric whisk or mixer in case the butter is not be soft enough to mix by hand.
- Mix the dry with the wet. Add small amounts of the flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix slowly with a wooden spoon until the whole mixture becomes a soft dough. Be careful using electric equipment for this may splatter flour out of the bowl while mixing.
- Prepare the dough. Divide the dough in half and use plastic wrap to cover each half. Place both pieces in the refrigerator for two hours or until it gets firm and hard.
- Preheat the oven. Set to 375° F (190° C), or on the gas mark 5.
- Create the men. Lightly flour your surface, either a counter top or a cutting board. Use a floured rolling pin to roll out the dough to either 1/8- or 1/4-inch thick. Use your cookie cutters on the dough, cut out the men shapes, and place them on your baking sheet. Recycle the dough by rolling the leftovers and cutting out more men.
- Bake your cookies for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned. Remove them from the oven and leave them on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. If you remove them from the sheet immediately, some body parts may fall off in the process. If they do, eat them.
- Decorate. This is always the fun part of making cookies (besides eating them, of course!) Use different colors of icing, frosting, and sprinkles to create facial and other features. You can also "glue" other candies such as gumdrops with a dab of frosting on the bottom.
- Have kids decorate their own gingerbread men along with their own house.
- You could also put fondant on it.
- Use M&Ms for the eyes and sour worms for the streams along the arms and legs.
- Put two pieces of parchment paper in between when rolling.
[Edit]Warnings - Take caution not to burn yourself while baking. Always wear oven mitts and be wary of hot pans.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Mixing bowl
- Mixer or whisk (hand or electric)
- Parchment paper
- Cookie sheet
- Plastic wrap
- Cookie cutters
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