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https://www.wikihow.com/Make-the-Best-from-a-Broken-Ankle	How to Make the Best from a Broken Ankle	If you have a broken ankle, you're going to face many unexpected challenges in everyday life, but there are easy steps you can take to make the best out of your situation. For example, try to get out of the house as much as possible, which will help alleviate feelings of depression and isolation. Take a short walk with your crutches, go and relax in a nearby park, or catch a movie to distract yourself. If you're feeling lonely or depressed in your house, try learning a new subject with an online course or teaching yourself a new hobby. You can also be creative by cooking a new meal, writing something, or learning to knit.	Recognize the situation. It's a bummer to break your ankle! Your patience and physical comfort are going to be tested. You will be experiencing more disappointment and irritation than normal. You can handle it. Put yourself in the right mental space to do so. Accept the reality of your situation to empower yourself emotionally. Practicing acceptance is a good way to feel better about your situation. As the Serenity prayer states, “Change what you can and accept the things you cannot change.” Stay calm and recognize that you will recover. This will make the recovery process go more smoothly, and allow you more pleasure along the way. Recognize that you have an opportunity to organize your time and energy however you'd like to do so. Though it may seem forced, tell yourself that you have the freedom to choose how you're going to benefit from (and enjoy!) your new found time. Try meditation, deep breathing, and practicing mindfulness to help you stay calm. Stay active! Throughout the recovery process, you can remain active in plenty of ways. However you choose to do so, the important thing is to get some type of exercise despite your injury. For instance, you can use exercise tools such as weights or resistance bands, or go for a walk (with crutches! – instructions in this article). Be sure to stretch after doing any kind of physical activity. You can do upper and lower body stretches while sitting. Get out of the house. Many parks are designed to be extremely accessible. Find a park in a neighborhood you haven't been to. If the weather is dreary, movie theatres often have seats with more room for those with things like crutches and casts. Be wary of situational depression. The blues come quickly to those who have to spend large amounts of time sitting around at home. This is part of the reason it is important to stay active. Join an online support group if the stress and discomfort of recovering from an ankle injury do get to you. There are even support groups online specifically for people recovering from leg injuries! Keep in mind that to be diagnosed with depression you have a to have at least one or two depressive symptoms ongoing for at least two weeks. Get creative. Everyone has a project they've been wanting to do but haven't had the time for. Here's your chance! Or pick up a new skill you've always wanted to learn. Who knows, this injury might end up leading you to a new hobby. One idea: learn to knit. This will pay of next winter, when your ears are the warmest on the block, and you're ready to make inexpensive, high utility, and heartfelt gifts. Cook something. Cooking is a creative and practical pursuit that you can still do with a broken ankle. Check out online resources for getting different recipes. You can find recipes for everything from dinner to baking a cake. Learn. Check the course list at your nearest community college. Classes are often remarkably cheap, and you'll likely see something that peaks your interest. Alternatively, there are many high-quality learning opportunities you can access online, including free lectures from universities like MIT. You can even learn specific and highly marketable skills like coding or photo editing online at no cost! Maybe it's fall and you want to take a photography class, or perhaps it's summer and you want to take a gardening class, either way this is great for self-improvement and personal growth. Write. Writing is great way to express yourself creatively. It can also help you organize your thoughts for future plans. Best of all: contribute productively to an online organization or website that you already enjoy, and would like to be a part of. You could even write your own “How To…” article for WikiHow, or edit this one! Re-evaluate your position, and your progress. Whenever you're feeling yourself get frustrated or demoralized by discomfort or malaise, throw your brain a curve ball and congratulate yourself for getting through a tough week, or even just a tough day. Likewise, after moments of unexpected (or totally expected) joy, congratulate yourself for enjoying life despite your injury! Rest. Keeping weight off of your injured leg is vital to your initial recovery. Your doctor will tell you when it is OK to place any weight on your injured ankle. Most of the time, this will be at least 6 to 10 weeks. Do not put weight on your ankle too soon, as this may cause your bone to heal improperly. Rest is the first letter in a sports injury care acronym known as RICE, which stands for: R=Rest. Prop you ankle up on a pillow and rest. I= Ice. Ice for twenty min cycles. C= Compress. Compress the ankle with an elastic ankle wrap or compression stocking. E=Elevate. Elevate the foot and rest. Ice. Make a cold compress by wrapping ice in a moistened towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin. Hold the compress to your ankle for 20-30 minutes every 1-2 hours, especially for the first few days you're able to do so. After 2 or 3 days, use the cold compress for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 times a day as needed. Compress your ankle. You can compress your ankle by wrapping it in an elastic ACE bandage or by wearing a compression stocking. Ask your doctor about the best option for your situation. Elevate to reduce swelling. Elevating your ankle is helpful throughout various stages of the recovery process, but particularly when you are experiencing discomfort from swelling. Sit with your foot resting above your knee periodically, perhaps when you are icing. Increase physical activity gradually. You may end up in a splint or walking boot as you heal. Even once your actual bone has fully healed, the muscles and ligaments in your ankle, feet, and leg will be stiff and weak. Undergo physical therapy with a professional if you feel especially weak or out of sorts. Do not increase your physical activity without talking to your doctor or physical therapist first. Do not return to sports or long-term standing until you have full strength in your calf muscle and have full or nearly full range of motion in your ankle and foot. Keep yourself clean. This may be harder than normal, especially if you're wearing a task. To take a shower, set an upside-down plastic bucket or stool in your tub, wrap your cast in a garbage bag, prop it up and off to the side, and shower the rest of your body normally. Scratch! Note: This one might not come with a formal doctor's recommendation, as they tend not to like it when you stick stuff in your cast. That said, the plastic sticks that are attached to the balloons in the aisle of your grocery store may have something to say about that itch just out of your fingers' reach. Aerate your casted ankle. There are a few ways to get air in your cast to prevent the growth of odor-causing bacteria and other sources of unpleasantness inside your cast. Perhaps the best way is with a vacuum, which can draw air through the porous material that makes up your cast, forcing fresh, dry air to replace it and refresh your skin. You can buy vacuum attachments designed for this purpose, or simply try the attachments you may already have. You just need something of a seal between the vacuum hose and the wall of your cast. Eat nutritiously. We should all be paying attention to the quality and quantity of what we consume. This is especially important when our body is working to repair itself. There are some surprising facts associated with bone recovery in particular. Some helpful points to know: You may actually need to increase your caloric intake. This may seem odd, since you'll likely be more sedentary with a broken ankle. However, bone recovery processes sometimes lead to increased metabolic demand, so much so that your ideal caloric intake will be much higher than normal. If you're your metabolic demand is not met by your caloric intake, your healing process may be slowed. Eat more protein. Research has indicated that even small increases in protein consumption will speed up your bone's recovery process. Make sure you're getting your nutrients. Zinc, calcium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and silicon are particularly important to bone health and recovery. Take your vitamins. In fact, step up your vitamin intake. Whereas protein and minerals provide the materials with which bones are rebuilt, vitamins make it happen. Vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin K, and the B vitamins have been proven to play a role in this process. Ask for a physical therapy consult. If you have been admitted to the hospital for a broken ankle, then you can ask to have a consult with a physical therapist. A physical therapist can show you how to properly use your crutches and offer other important information about moving safely while you have a broken ankle. Learn how to use crutches. If you want to walk around while wearing a cast or splint – and you should – you're going to need to use crutches. Crutches will help with both balance and stability, and will allow you to walk without putting pressure on your injured leg. In order to walk safely on crutches, be sure to wear a rubber-soled, non-slip shoe on your strong, uninjured leg. Place your weight on your uninjured leg, and grip your crutches comfortably. Move each crutch forward simultaneously. Take care not to hit your injured ankle. Place the crutch about a foot in front of you, a bit wider apart than your shoulders. Lean your weight into the support of the crutches and step forward with your uninjured leg. The crutches will hold you during the step, until you land on the same leg you stepped forward with. Only your uninjured leg should ever touch the ground. Turn by pivoting on your good foot, and never let your injured ankle touch anything. Go slow! Repeat the process until you've arrived wherever you want to be. Sit down safely. Having one operable foot and two crutches makes sitting down more difficult. You can handle it. Back up towards whatever you want to sit on until it is touching your legs. Move your injured leg in front of you and out of the way while balancing on your strong, uninjured leg. Your crutches could help here – they can act as a second foot to help stability. Hold both crutches in the hand corresponding with the side of your body with an injured leg, putting your weight on your strong leg and weak-side crutch. (If you are unable to hold both crutches in one hand, set your strong-side crutch down within reach.) Reach back with your free hand and grab something firmly attached to whatever you're going to sit down on. Sit down slowly. Stand up safely. Standing will require additional effort with only one operable leg. Position yourself on the front edge of your seat. Set your injured leg gently in front of you. To stand up: Hold both crutches in your hand that corresponds with the side of your body with the injured leg. (If unable to do so, set the crutch up in such a way that you will be able to easily reach it while maintaining stability once standing.) Use your free hand to help push yourself from your seat as you stand up with your uninjured leg. Carefully balance on your strong, uninjured leg as you position a crutch in each hand. Learn to climb stairs. Do not attempt to walk up or down stairs on crutches until you are comfortable using them. Until then, sit down and move yourself up and down stairs one at a time. It may feel silly, but it will feel less silly, and less painful, than re-injuring your leg or busting your other ankle! Once you're ready to use your crutches on stairs: Up: Step up with your strong leg first, then bring the crutches up at the same time, one in each arm, placing them on either side of your body. Down: Place your crutch ends on the next step down, one in each arm, a bit wider apart than your shoulders. Move your weak leg forward and down, without resting weight on it. Move your strong leg down last. With handrail: Hold the handrail with one hand if you feel more stable. Hold both crutches on your other side in your other hand. Go especially slow when you are on stairs, ramps, or uneven ground. Keep your crutches and home safe for movement. Check the tips of your crutches frequently and replace them when they are visibly worn down. Decrease obstructions in your home. Remove loose rugs, rugs with corners that stick up, and cords that could trip or tangle you or your crutches. Keep floors free of clutter, clean, and dry. Use IcyHot. IcyHot can be used to treat minor aches and pains of the muscles and joints. Products like IcyHot use menthol and methyl salicylate to cause the skin to feel cool and then warm. This effectively distracts your sense of feel away from the ache or pain beneath the surface of your skin. Use IcyHot only on the skin. Do not use IcyHot on your face or in your nether-regions. Do not touch those areas of your body when IcyHot is on your hands. Apply a thin layer to the uncomfortable area up to 4 times a day, but no more. Rub the ointment into your skin gently, but thoroughly. Wash your hands after applying this medication. Do not use IcyHot, Biofreeze, or Bengay on skin that is cut, scraped, sunburned, or otherwise injured. Do not use this medication in proximity to activities or environments that will increase your skin temperature. Since there are many products similar to IcyHot available at varied strengths, always read your medications' labels and consult a doctor with any questions. Consider your painkiller options. You're going to be dealing with a lot of aching, itching, and swelling. Consider taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). However, be aware that the chronic use of NSAIDs can lead to gastric bleeding and ulceration. Therefore, be careful how long you are on the medication. NSAIDs are available as various types of over-the-counter pain-relievers including: Aspirin (such as Bayer or Excedrin). Take 650mg (usually two pills) every fours, with food. Do not give aspirin to children. Naproxen sodium (Aleve). Take 400-440mg twice a day, with food. Do not take more than 500mg in one day. Talk to your doctor about Aleve for patients under 13. Ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin IB). Ibuprofen may be ideal for ankle injuries because it is both a pain medicine and an anti-inflammatory. Take 200-400mg every 4-6 hours. Do not take more than 1,200mg in one day unless advised to do so by a doctor. Ask your doctor about NSAIDS if you are unsure about what to take. If you are overwhelmed by your choices, then ask your doctor. Other reasons to talk to your doctor first are if you: Are over 60 years old. Are pregnant or nursing. Drink three or more alcoholic beverages daily. Have liver, kidney, or heart disease. Are taking medication to thin the blood, for high blood pressure, or have other bleeding problems. If you're already taking aspirin to help prevent blood clots, always take your aspirin 30 minutes before any other NSAID. Talk to your doctor. When taken for less than ten days straight, NSAIDs are safe for most people. That said, several studies have raised concern about bone healing and NSAID use. More studies have been recommended. Without definitive proof of negative effects, NSAIDs are widely considered useful medications in fighting pain for those with leg injuries, though some medical professional encourage the use of acetaminophen (such as Tylenol), which relieves pain but does not have anti-inflammatory properties. Do not take NSAIDs if you are at a high risk of bone healing impairment.	Recognize the situation. Stay active! Get out of the house. Be wary of situational depression. Get creative. Cook something. Learn. Write. Re-evaluate your position, and your progress. Rest. Ice. Compress your ankle. Elevate to reduce swelling. Increase physical activity gradually. Keep yourself clean. Scratch! Aerate your casted ankle. Eat nutritiously. Ask for a physical therapy consult. Learn how to use crutches. Sit down safely. Stand up safely. Learn to climb stairs. Keep your crutches and home safe for movement. Use IcyHot. Consider your painkiller options. Ask your doctor about NSAIDS if you are unsure about what to take. Talk to your doctor.
https://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Poisoning-Your-Dog-with-Lawn-Chemicals	How to Avoid Poisoning Your Dog with Lawn Chemicals	To avoid poisoning your dog with lawn chemicals, you should purchase dog-safe pesticides for your lawn and garden. Look at the labels to find a pesticide with no poison or danger warning for pets. Once you've applied the pesticide, you should also keep your dog off the treated area for a week to be safe. Additionally, make sure to keep potentially harmful chemicals behind closed doors or on high shelves where your dog can't access them. You might also consider putting up a fence around your yard to reduce the risk of your dog running into neighboring yards and ingesting harmful chemicals.	Recognize harmful chemicals for your dog. There are a variety of different pesticides that can harm your dog. These can cause diarrhea, seizures, and even death. Knowing which chemicals are toxic to your dog can help you avoid products that may harm your dog. The following pesticides can be harmful to your dog: Organophosphates such as Chloryprifos and Diazinon Carbamates such as carbamyl Phenoxy and bezoic acid herbicides such as MCPA and MCPP Pyrethroids including permethrin Organochlorides including PCBs, PCE, and DDT Identify safe pesticides for your lawn. Chemical companies and commercial manufacturers are increasingly producing law and garden products that are safe for man's best friend. Recognizing what pesticides you can use on your lawn and garden can ensure plenty of enjoyment for you and your dog. Safe pesticides for your dog include: Bacillus thuringiensis or BT Insecticidal soaps used to control fleas Purchase a dog-safe pesticide for lawn and garden. If you are using a chemical on your lawn, it may be confusing which products to select. Reading the labels of potential pesticides or herbicides can provide you information on its safety for pets. You can also ask your vet or a local pet store for suggestions. Look for the following information on labels to alert you to potentially harmful chemicals for your dog. Poison, danger, warning or caution alerts Active ingredients Target pests Hazards Precautionary statements Usage, storage, and disposal Apply the pesticide to the lawn. Once you've found a safe pesticide for your dog, it's time to spray it on the lawn. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions closely to ensure that you don't inadvertently use it in a way that may harm your dog. Limit application to areas that need the chemicals. You should also avoid over applying the chemical to the lawn. Keep your dog off the treated area for a week. Fence in your yard. Think about fencing in your yard, especially if it is large. This can keep your dog from running into neighboring yards and ingesting harmful chemicals. Ask neighbors what type of pesticides they use. This can help you figure out if it is safe to let your pet roam. Neighbors with pets may want to consider using dog or pet safe pesticides. Consider your area and needs when deciding on a physical or invisible fence. If you live in a rural area with a lot of wildlife, a physical fence may be a better choice because it can keep out predators such as bears, cougars, and wolves. More suburban areas may be better with invisible fences. These don't change the appearance of your home and still keep your dog from straying outside of your yard. Petscape your garden. You and your dog can have a lot of fun in the lawn or garden. Using dog-safe herbicides and pesticides on plants as well as your lawn. Caring for your garden and lawn while thinking of your dog's needs can ensure its safety while outside. Check for any plants that are poisonous to your dog. Beautiful plants such as daffodils and azaleas are toxic to dogs. Check with the ASPCA's extensive database of toxic plants for dogs to figure out if you have potentially poisonous plants. Parasites such as fleas, ticks, and worms can harm your dog. The easiest way to prevent them from harming your dog is by getting a broad range flea and tick or heartworm medication. Be aware that most heartworm medications can prevent other worm and flea and tick infestations. Store chemicals properly. Attached or stand-alone garages can also contribute to poisoning your dog if pesticides are not stored properly. Putting potentially harmful chemicals in places your dog can't reach can help prevent accidents or death. Store chemicals and pesticides in secured containers. Set them on high shelves or behind secure doors. Keep the floors clean to minimize the risk of your dog ingesting pesticides that may have leaked onto them. Inspect the lawn and garden at dog level. You want to make sure that you've made your lawn and outdoor area as safe as possible for your dog. Getting down to your dog's level can help you see if there are any potential areas that your dog could access harmful lawn chemicals. Ask questions as you inspect each area including: What can I eat, drink or chew in this space? Can I climb or use “ladders” to access forbidden chemicals? What items can otherwise injure me? Fix problem spots. If you identify areas where your dog can access harmful lawn chemicals, take the steps to remove these spots as soon as you can. This can prevent injury and even death to your dog. Enjoy local parks and outdoor spaces. In addition to your lawn and garden, you may want to spend some time walking your dog at a local park. Outdoor spaces and parks can present the same poisoning hazards to your dog as your own home. Finding local parks or outdoor spaces designated pet safe or that use pet-safe lawn chemicals can minimize your dog's risk of poisoning. Look for local dog parks, which are generally safe for your dog. Contact local officials and your county extension to see what types of lawn chemicals are used in public spaces. You can also ask for suggestions on public spaces that are safe for your dog. You can find your local county extension at http://npic.orst.edu/pest/countyext.htm. Recognize how chemicals can poison your dog. Lawn chemicals can affect your dog in a variety of different ways. Fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides can irritate the sensitive skin on your dog's paws or body. These chemicals can also transfer to your dog's system through licking itself. Your dog can also ingest chemicals from your lawn and garden by licking or eating plants and grass. Watch your dog closely when walking outside to minimize the risk of it eating any grass or plants that may contain harmful chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. Wipe off your dog's paws after every walk to minimize the risk of ingestion or skin irritation. Watch for potential poisoning. If you've treated your lawn, it's important to watch for signs of poisoning even if you use dog-safe chemicals. Identifying symptoms in a timely manner can ensure that your dog gets proper treatment to avoid injury or even death. Seek immediate veterinary attention if your dog has any of the following symptoms: Fever Vomiting Diarrhea Anorexia Depression Seizures Muscle tremors Hypersalivation Constricted pupils Increased heart rate Lack of coordination such as trouble walking Respiratory failure or trouble breathing Visit a veterinarian. If you suspect poisoning, schedule an appointment with your dog's vet as soon as possible. The vet can diagnose poisoning and provide prompt treatment for your dog. This can minimize the risk of potential injury or death from lawn chemicals. Contact your vet's office as soon as you notice any signs or suspect poisoning. If you cannot reach your vet, take your dog to an emergency animal clinic. You can also call the Animal Poison Control Center at 855-764-7661. They are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.	Recognize harmful chemicals for your dog. Identify safe pesticides for your lawn. Purchase a dog-safe pesticide for lawn and garden. Apply the pesticide to the lawn. Fence in your yard. Petscape your garden. Store chemicals properly. Inspect the lawn and garden at dog level. Enjoy local parks and outdoor spaces. Recognize how chemicals can poison your dog. Watch for potential poisoning. Visit a veterinarian.
https://www.wikihow.com/Recharge-Batteries	How to Recharge Batteries	Recharging your batteries is easy if you have the right charger. You can get battery chargers that plug into an outlet and charge a variety of different batteries. Never try to recharge single-use batteries, since this can damage the charger. Make sure your rechargeable batteries are aligned properly so the positive and negative terminals match. It's best to leave your batteries to charge fully before you take them out, or their charge will be significantly reduced. Most chargers have a light that will come on or change color when your batteries are fully charged.	Get an appropriate charger for the batteries you need to charge. Rechargeable batteries are most often charged in an A/C adapter, which you can plug into a basic home outlet. These chargers feature terminals sized in a variety of ways, from AAA to D. Depending on what kind of batteries you want to charge, you can usually find a charger appropriate for the size at any electronics or hardware store. Some chargers feature a variety of adaptable sizes, meaning you can charger AA and AAA on the same terminals. If you've got a lot of different-sized batteries, this would be an ideal choice. Rapid-chargers are similar to regular chargers, but often don't have a charge-control mechanism that halts or slows the flow of voltage. These are effective at quickly charging batteries, but can reduce the life of the battery more significantly. Use only the appropriate batteries in the charger. Never try to recharge single-use batteries, or you risk causing corrosion and damage to your charger. Only try to recharge batteries specifically labeled "rechargeable." If you've got some dead single-use batteries, dispose of them properly and buy rechargeable ones. Nickel–metal hydride (NiMH) batteries are common in consumer products, especially power tools, while lithium-ion batteries are common in electronics. Both varieties of battery are commonly used and both are rechargeable. When you first start to use a new set of rechargeable batteries, run them completely down before recharging them. This will decrease the possibility of a phenomenon called "memory effect," which is when the battery's capacity diminishes from being recharged prematurely. Use a battery tester to determine if there is life left in a battery before attempting to recharge it. Many battery testers are inexpensive, easy to use and provide an instant reading. Plug the charger into an outlet. With most A/C adapter chargers, a power light should come on automatically, or by flipping an "On" switch. Make sure that any power indicator lights come on, and you'll be ready to start charging your batteries. Always defer to the manufacturer's instructions. Read the battery charger instruction manual thoroughly, which should contain important information, including the time it takes to complete charging, a key to indicator lights and safety information specific to the batteries being used. Insert each battery to be charged into the charger in the proper configuration. This means putting the positive (+) ends into contact with the charger's positive terminals and likewise with the negative (-) ends. On most A/C chargers, there should be a diagram showing you how to orient the batteries properly. Generally, the flat side of the battery should rest against the spring, and the "bump" on the battery should rest against the flatter side. Allow the batteries to fully charge. Most chargers should change a light from green to red, or vice versa when the batteries are fully charged. Do not interrupt the process by unplugging the charger's cord or by removing the batteries early, or the battery life will be significantly diminished. Remove the batteries when the charging process is complete. Overcharging of batteries is the primary cause of a reduction in the life of the battery, especially in rapid charge chargers. "Trickle charge" is a technique of lowering the charge to roughly 10 percent of the capacity of the battery, which is usually enough to keep a battery fully charged, without triggering the discharge that results in a diminished capacity of battery life. Most manufacturer's don't recommend long-term trickle charging, but if you have a charger with an adjustable charge rate, dropping it to a lower rate can be an effective way of keeping your batteries juiced. Remove the battery from the vehicle, if necessary. Make certain that the vehicle is shut off completely and remove the grounded terminal first, to prevent arcing, then move the battery to a well-ventilated area to charge it. It is possible to charge a battery without removing it, but you need to know whether or not the battery is grounded to the chassis, to avoid clipping the negative in the wrong place. If it is grounded to the chassis, clip the positive to the positive terminal, and the negative to the chassis. If it isn't, then clip the negative charger to the negative terminal, and the positive to the chassis. If you want to know how to jump your vehicle, read this article. Clean the battery terminals. On most well-used car batteries, corrosion will typically build up around the terminals, and it's important to clean these periodically to make sure that your battery terminals make good contact with the leads. The best way to do this is to use plain baking soda and water, and brush the terminals with an old toothbrush to remove the corrosion. Refill each cell with distilled water, to the proper manufacturer levels, if necessary. Do not overfill. Some lead-acid batteries won't have removable ports, so defer to the manufacturer's instructions as always. Determine the voltage of the battery. Usually, you'll be able to find this in the owner's manual for your vehicle, if it isn't listed on the battery itself. If you're unsure, you can also usually visit any auto parts retailer and have them check for your, at no charge. Use a charger with the appropriate output voltage. Depending on your vehicle and the battery in it, you'll need a charger with enough capacity to recharge it. Typically, batteries will be either 6 or 12-volts, but depending on whether or not your battery is a Standard, AGM, and Deep Charge model, you may need a stronger charger, depending. Some chargers are manual, which means you'll have to shut them off when the battery is fully charged, while other automatic batteries will shut off when the battery is full. Other than that, and slight differences in design, all chargers work in essentially the same way. Again, if you're not sure, head to the auto-parts store for a quick check. You don't have to pay for it, and you'll be sure you've got the right info. Set the output voltage to the correct number. After you know the voltage of your battery, you can set the output voltage to match. Most chargers have digital readouts, which just let you toggle up or down to the appropriate voltage. Some chargers have adjustable rates, but it's always better to start lower and slower than you think your battery might be able to take. Attach the leads. Chargers come with two clips, one of which you should attach to the positive battery terminal and one of which to the negative. Switch the charger to the "OFF" position and remove the plug from the wall to be safe. Don't let the clips touch each other at any point during the process, and turn away from the battery itself when you make the final connection. First, connect the positive cable, which is usually the ungrounded one. Next, connect a jumper cable or an insulated battery cable that's at least two feet long to the negative post, and connect the negative battery cable to this cable. If the battery is still in the car, you'll want to clip the ungrounded cable to the ungrounded peg on the battery, and the grounded cable somewhere to the chassis of the car. Never clip a charger to the carburetor, fuel lines, or the body of the vehicle. Keep the charger and battery as far away from each other as possible. Stretch the cables as far as they go, and never place the charger directly above the battery that's being charged. Corrosive gasses will sometimes be emitted from the battery, which can be dangerous. Let the battery charge fully. Depending on the battery and the charger you're using, it may take as many as 8-12 hours to charge your battery. If you're using an automatic charger, it should shut off as soon as the battery is charged. If you're using a manual charger, you'll need to check and make sure the battery is charged before you do. If you want to know how to use a voltmeter to do this, read this article.	Get an appropriate charger for the batteries you need to charge. Use only the appropriate batteries in the charger. Plug the charger into an outlet. Insert each battery to be charged into the charger in the proper configuration. Allow the batteries to fully charge. Remove the batteries when the charging process is complete. Remove the battery from the vehicle, if necessary. Clean the battery terminals. Determine the voltage of the battery. Use a charger with the appropriate output voltage. Set the output voltage to the correct number. Attach the leads. Keep the charger and battery as far away from each other as possible. Let the battery charge fully.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Desk-Organizers	How to Make Desk Organizers	To make a desk organizer, line up a few cups or jars for storing small items, like paperclips or thumb tacks. If you want a pencil or pen holder, use a mason jar or a coffee cup. You could also wash out an old soup tin, tear off the paper, and use the tin to store small things. If you're looking for something to put letters or documents in, glue a bed spring to a piece of plywood. Then, store files or paperwork in between the springs. Alternatively, cut your old cereal boxes down to size and place your papers inside them.	Convert drinking cups into receptacles for loose supplies. Hunt around for a set of suitably-sized disposable drinking cups and lay them out in a single row on your desktop. These will be perfect for stashing small items that are prone to getting dropped or misplaced, such as paper clips, thumbtacks, and staples. Shot glasses, mason jars, or coffee mugs could also double as easy desktop storage if cheap paper cups aren't your thing. If you're worried about losing or mixing up your most-used supplies, group your containers inside a separate tray to ensure that they all stay together. Fashion a rustic pen and pencil holder out of a piece of wood. Slice a thick tree branch or small stump into a disc that's roughly 6 inches (15 cm) across and 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm) high. Drill a series of holes into the upper surface of the wood using a ⁄ 2 in (13 mm) drill bit, then slip your writing utensils inside to reduce the clutter inside your desk drawers. Unlike store-bought pen and pencil holders, a quaint wooden organizer can introduce a charming natural element to your workspace. Cutting the wood will require you to use a hand saw, circular saw , or similar tool. Always take the necessary safety precautions when operating cutting tools to prevent an accident or injury. Stack wooden crates into makeshift shelves. Place the crates directly on top of one another in neat rows or columns, or offset them for a more bohemian look. Once you've decided on the best way to configure your shelves, use a few lines of wood glue to fasten them into a single unit. The possibilities are virtually endless! Another option is to ask around at supermarkets for the kind of disposable crates that produce and other fragile goods are often shipped in. Line up a row of cubbies from empty soup cans. Remove the label from each can and wash out the inside thoroughly. Turn the cans onto their sides and glue them to a custom-cut scrap wood base, making sure the openings all face the same directions. You can even glue one or more additional layers of cans on top to make multi-tiered cubbies. You might also try this with paint cans if you need to maximize your storage space. If you like, you can spray paint the cans to add a touch of color. Metallic shades will look particularly good on the sleek, round cubbies. Beautify wire holders with some homespun embroidery. If you're handy with a ball of yarn, upgrade an uninspired basket or caddy by weaving colorful threads in and out of the individual openings. You can stick to a single color, go two-tone, or even incorporate simple designs like hearts, diamonds, or your favorite superhero's trademark logo. Cover drab metal caddies with 1-2 coats of enamel spray paint before you begin embroidering. The addition of a little yarn can give cold, impersonal accessories a more homely feel. Put together a modern-looking inbox using cheap shadowbox frames. Cut a plastic coat hanger in half just beside the hook. Set it inside one frame with the cut ends down and drive flat-tipped screws through the wall of the frame into the coat hanger to join them. Position the second frame 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) above the first, then screw it down the same way. Together, the two frames will serve as trays for ingoing and outgoing mail or other documents. A pair of clear shadowbox frames should only run you a couple of dollars at your local arts and crafts store. If you want a little more flash, some vibrant spray paint or a few sheets of funky contact paper can enhance the look of the clear trays instantly. Assemble a sturdy paper tray out of plywood. Cut a sheet of 1 in (2.5 cm) plywood into five or six 10 in (25 cm) squares. Paint each square in your preferred color using acrylic paint. Once the paint has had time to dry, stand 2 of the squares up vertically and space the remaining 3-4 squares evenly between them horizontally. Drive drywall screws through the edges of the horizontal squares to hold them in place. A standard 2-slot tray will call for a total of five 10 in (25 cm) squares. Plan on cutting an additional square for each extra slot you want to add. You'll also need to make one more square if you want to enclose the backside. Turn an old bed spring into a functional letter organizer. Salvage a spring from an old mattress or box-spring (or simply a purchase a new spring of a suitable size). Glue the spring to a painted or stained board that's been cut to the same size. There will be enough space between each spiral to neatly hold even an overstuffed business envelope. You can pick up a single compression spring from any hardware store or home improvement center for as little as $5. Liven up a boring file holder with scrapbooking paper. If you already have a useful organizer or tray that isn't much to look at, don't throw it out—give it a makeover. Measure the holder and trace its dimensions onto a sheet of decorative scrapbooking paper. Cut out the paper and attach it to the outside of the holder using high-strength PVA glue. Try mixing-and-matching different designs and patterns of paper to make a holder that's totally one-of-a-kind. Use a partitioned drawer as a simple desktop solution. Dig up an old compartment-style desk drawer, the kind with walls dividing it into separate compartments. Station the drawer in one corner of your desk and fill it with anything that will fit in the compartments. Remove the knobs from the drawer and decorate it with paint, paper, or other accents to make it look like it belongs on top of your desk rather than inside it. If you can't find a partitioned drawer, consider making your own removable divider frame using a few pieces of scrap wood. Make a spacious one-piece open organizer from fencing wire. Snip a sheet of welded fencing wire into a section that's about 2–2.5 ft (0.61–0.76 m) long by 1.5–2 ft (0.46–0.61 m) wide. Bend the sheet into a “U” shape with the aid of a scrap board or other slender, squared object. Spray-paint the organizer with enamel paint and arrange books, folders, notepads, or small storage containers inside. Trim the cut edges of the wire as close to the crossbars as possible. Otherwise, they could pose a risk for accidental cuts or scrapes. One major benefit of wire organizers is that you can plainly see what's in them at a glance. Whip up a quick-and-easy organizer set using only cardboard. Hold onto your empty cereal boxes and spent paper towel rolls. Once they're all used up, cut the cardboard down to whatever size best fits your workspace. File away paper items in the box pieces and use the tubes to hold pens, paint brushes, scissors, and other supplies. Glue some patterned fabric or decorative scrapbooking paper onto the outside of the cardboard to hide brand markings and give the completed set a uniform appearance. You can also use tissue boxes or other types of cardboard packaging to vary the size and shape of your containers. Stitch up a leather catchall for your keys and other go-to accessories. Cut a piece of leather into a 6–8 in (15–20 cm) square. Pinch the material together in the corners and sew a stitch about 1 in (2.5 cm) from the end to help it hold its shape. When you're done, drop in your car keys, wallet, ID badge, phone charger, and anything else you want to keep within grabbing distance. Use acrylic paint to emblazon your catchall with colors, symbols, or other unique decorative elements. Depositing all of your important pocket items in one central place will make you less likely to lose them in the future.	Convert drinking cups into receptacles for loose supplies. Fashion a rustic pen and pencil holder out of a piece of wood. Stack wooden crates into makeshift shelves. Line up a row of cubbies from empty soup cans. Beautify wire holders with some homespun embroidery. Put together a modern-looking inbox using cheap shadowbox frames. Assemble a sturdy paper tray out of plywood. Turn an old bed spring into a functional letter organizer. Liven up a boring file holder with scrapbooking paper. Use a partitioned drawer as a simple desktop solution. Make a spacious one-piece open organizer from fencing wire. Whip up a quick-and-easy organizer set using only cardboard. Stitch up a leather catchall for your keys and other go-to accessories.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-Your-Parent-You-Want-to-Live-With-Your-Other-Parent	How to Tell Your Parent You Want to Live With Your Other Parent	Telling your parent you want to live with your other parent can be difficult, but by explaining your reasons and staying calm, you'll find it easier. Tell your parent that you need to talk about something that's important to you. That way, you won't catch them off guard. When you talk to them,Calmly explain your reasons for wanting to move out. This means you should provide valid reasons to back up your request, like living closer to your school or having more space to do your homework. Then, it's important to listen to what your parent has to say and give them time to think things over. If your parent gets angry, try to stay calm and avoid shouting at them, because this will only escalate the situation into an argument. If they say no, explain why you disagree with the reasons they give you. Wait several weeks or a month before bringing up the issue again, since they may change their mind after thinking about it for a while.	Understand that your parent may feel sad. As a child of divorced parents, you probably already know the tug-of-war that goes on for custody, and it may be painful for you to watch and deal with. Try to remember, though, that, in most cases, your parents are trying to do what is best for you, and if you tell them you don't want to live with them anymore, they may feel like they have failed you, or that you don't love them. On the other hand, you don't need to think that you are supposed to live with a parent if you are unhappy just because you don't want to hurt them. In the end, it's not up to you to keep your parents happy. Just try to keep in mind that it may hurt them to hear that you want to move out, so it's important to try and be gentle. Think about why you want to move out. Sure, your other parent may let you do whatever you want, so it will be way more fun, but is that the only reason? Take some time to think about all the reasons you want to move out, and if they are good ones or not. It is very easy for the parent you don't live with full time to look like the “fun parent,” However, remember that they don't bear the brunt of responsibility for you, so it's easy to give you whatever you want one or two days a week. Remember that the parent you live with is responsible for making sure you are happy and healthy most of the time. This means that they have to make lots of tough decisions about what is best for you. Will you have to change schools? Changing schools may be the biggest reason you want to move with your other parent, but if you are very happy at your current school, and living with the other parent requires changing schools, then you may have to go somewhere you don't like. Try not to say things out of anger. Has the parent you live with done something that made you angry? If so, it can be very tempting to tell them you want to live with your other parent in the heat of the moment. It's important to remember that you should not use your other parent as a weapon to hurt the other when they make you angry. If you really do want to live with the other parent, then you should have a conversation with the parent you live with when you are calm, and have thought out the reasons why you want to do so. List your reasons for wanting to move. There may be many reasons why you want to live with your other parent. Many of those reasons may have nothing to do with the parent you live with, but some might. Before you have the conversation, take time to make a list of the reasons you want to live with your other parent. You don't need to give this list to the parent you live with, and it may be hurtful for them to simply read a list of all the reasons you don't want to live with them without hearing you explain these reasons. Instead, make the list so that it is clear for you why you want to leave, and so that you can talk about these reasons clearly with your parent. For example, maybe you want to live with the other parent because they live much closer to your school, or maybe it's a different reason altogether. Maybe the parent you live with is dating a lot of different people, and you don't like being around all their boyfriends/girlfriends. Know exactly what you want from the conversation. Do you want to live with your other parent and never see the one you live with now? Do you want to see them on the weekends? Do you want to continue living with the same parent, but spend more time with the other parent? There are lots of ways that custody can be split between parents. Before you tell them you want to live the other parent, know exactly what kind of custody arrangement you would like. This way, during the conversation, you can show your parent that you've really thought about it. Be ready to talk with your parent about when you want to see them, too. Consider the lifestyle of your other parent. It may be the case that your other parent does not want you to live with them, maybe because they have a very busy work schedule, and won't have time to give you the support you need. Before having a potentially difficult conversation, think about whether or not your other parent will allow you to live with them. Maybe your other parent has some problems they have to deal with. These problems may mean that they can't take care of you as a parent should. Maybe they travel all week, and are never at home. Talk it out with someone you trust. Find someone you trust, and tell them how you're feeling. This may be the parent you wish to live with, or it may be a grandparent, or someone at school, such as a guidance counselor. Talk to them about your wish to live with the other parent, and the reasons why. Talking to someone may help you understand your reasons for wanting to move. The person you talk to could also be able to give you advice on how to start this conversation with your parent. Be aware though, that if your parents don't get along very well, talking with the parent you wish to live with may not be the best idea if you are looking for an unbiased ear. Ask your parent if they have time to talk about something important. Don't just say you want to live with your other parent out of nowhere, this will make them feel angry and/or very sad. If they are shocked by what you say, they probably aren't going to be able to really listen because they will be dealing with the emotions they are feeling. Tell them you need some time to talk about something that is important to you. They may be able to talk right away, but if they're busy with something it may have to wait. They may get mad, even if you try to ease into the conversation without shocking them. Don't ask them to have this talk when you've just had a fight, or if you can tell that they are in a bad mood. Tell them that you love them. Depending on the reasons you want to move out, you may be afraid that you will hurt your parents. While it might be hard to hear that you want to leave, reassuring them that you love them very much, and that you don't want to move out to hurt them will help them understand that you want to stay close with them. For example, you can say, “Before I tell you what's going on, I want you to know that I love you very much. It might be hard to hear what I am about to say, but please don't think I don't care.” Tell them the reasons you would like to live with your other parent. Start by saying, “I would like to live with Dad” (or Mom, if that's the situation). The reasons that I would like to live with them are….” Try to explain each reason calmly and clearly. If the reasons you don't want to live with the current parent anymore are because of how they treat you or because they have problems that are affecting you, then bringing up these reasons may make your parent mad or embarrassed. Try to remember that it's important to be honest. Give them time to think about what you have said. It's hard to predict how your parent will react. They may get angry, they may cry, or they may not seem upset. Either way, give them a chance to think about what you have said. If they want to talk, then listen to what they are saying. They may ask for some time to think things through. Give them that time. They may say “no” outright. In this case, there may not be much you can do. You can try talking about the matter with your other parent to see what they think. It may be possible for them to convince the parent you live with to reconsider. Keep calm. If your parent reacts in a way that you don't like, do your best to stay calm. Don't start yelling at them. Instead, try to keep talking in a mature way. If they have simply said, “no,” ask them if they can explain why it's not a good idea. If they have given you many reasons, then try to think through those reasons to see if they make sense. If your parent is the type who believes that you should do as they say without ever asking why, they may say that they don't need to explain the reasons for their decision to you. If this happens, you may be wasting your time, but try to remember that the best thing you can do is to try to keep talking to them so that they see they can't just blow you off. Bring it up again later. If your parent has said “no”, tell them again in a month or two. This way, they will see that you really do want to live with the other parent, and that you weren't just trying to cause problems. If you do have to try again, try to approach the conversation in the same way. If you always bring up the conversation as maturely as you can, it will show them that you are growing up, and that you can make some decisions on your own.	Understand that your parent may feel sad. Think about why you want to move out. Try not to say things out of anger. List your reasons for wanting to move. Know exactly what you want from the conversation. Consider the lifestyle of your other parent. Talk it out with someone you trust. Ask your parent if they have time to talk about something important. Tell them that you love them. Tell them the reasons you would like to live with your other parent. Give them time to think about what you have said. Keep calm. Bring it up again later.
https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Seeing-the-Girl-You-Have-a-Crush-on-with-Another-Guy	How to Deal With Seeing the Girl You Have a Crush on with Another Guy	Seeing the girl you like with another guy can get you down, but it just means she's not right for you at this time. If it hurts you to see them together, then try to avoid the places she hangs out. It might help to unfollow her on social media for a while so you don't get reminders of her. Keep yourself busy and focus on things you enjoy doing. Physical exercise can be a great way to clear your head. Get out and meet some new people. Your next crush might be right around the corner!	Breathe. Seeing your crush with another guy is not a good feeling, especially if you had no idea she was with someone else already. You thought you had a chance with her and suddenly you realize that you don't. Your first instinct might be to panic or even get angry. Getting upset is a normal reaction. You might find yourself breathing very fast or holding your breath when this happens. This can make your anxiety a lot worse, unfortunately. Take a moment to focus on your breathing. Breathe slowly and deeply. If it helps, close your eyes for a moment. Inhale while counting to five, then exhale while counting to five. Look away. The more you look at her with someone else, the more it will hurt. It's going to be hard, but force yourself to look away. If you don't, you might start getting visibly upset, which will make you feel even worse. If you're staring, she might notice and get uncomfortable. Her boyfriend might also notice and get angry. You'll feel better if you focus on something else. Pull out a book or your class notes and focus on reading. Even if you're too upset to read, do what you can to keep your eyes on the page. If you're not in class, pull out your phone and text a friend or play a game. Get out of the situation. This isn't always going to be an option, but if you can, get up and leave the room. Try to do this as calmly and naturally as you can. Keep your pace normal as you head for the door. Find a quiet place where you can have a moment of privacy. Your thoughts will probably feel really negative at first. You might feel angry at yourself, or not good enough. This is normal. For every negative thought you have, try to immediately follow it up with a positive one. For instance, you might think, “He is way more popular than me and better at sports, too. Of course she likes him over me.” Try to counter this with a positive thought right away. You could think, “But I'm popular, too. I have lots of friends. Maybe I'm not good at sports but I'm good at other things.” Find a friend to talk to. One of the best ways to cope with this situation is to immediately track down one of your friends and talk to them. Make sure it's someone you trust and can be open with. Tell your friend what happened, even if you feel a little embarrassed about it. Chances are, your friend has experienced this very same situation. It tends to happen to everyone at some point! Talking about it with a friend can help you feel a lot better. Unfollow her social media accounts. This can be a tough one, because you'll naturally want to see what she's doing. Unfortunately, her social media will probably involve lots of pictures and posts of her with someone else. Stop following her Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr accounts. You don't have to unfriend her on Facebook – she will probably notice this and it could make your friendship awkward. Instead, use Facebook's privacy settings to block her updates from showing up in your feed. Having to deal with her presence constantly online will make the situation so much harder for you. Unfollowing her on social media will help you think about her less and keep you from obsessing over what she's doing. Avoid the places where she hangs out. You probably know where she tends to spend a lot of her time, which makes it easy for you to avoid these places completely. This doesn't have to be a permanent thing, and you should never feel like a place is “off-limits” to you because of another person. However, you'll probably feel better if you avoid her known hang-outs for a short time, at least at first. “Out of sight, out of mind” is an old cliché that can be very useful when you're trying to get over a crush. You'll make it harder on yourself to get past the situation if it's in your face all the time. Stay busy. It can be easy to isolate yourself when you feel sad about a crush. You might not feel like being around people and it may seem preferable to be alone in your room. Make an effort to focus on your school work or find a new hobby that will keep you actively thinking about other things. Look for activities that will get you out of the house and around other people. It might take a little extra energy to focus on something other than your crush, but you can do it. Trying out new hobbies and making plans with your friends can help you keep your mind distracted. Get support. If having this crush is affecting you too much or in a negative way, talk to your friends and family about it. Ask your friends to distract you and change the subject when you bring up your crush. Sometimes it helps to vent to someone you trust, like a parent or sibling. If you feel too shy to talk to your parents or friends about your crush, consider talking to a guidance counselor or school therapist about your feelings. Sometimes it's easier to talk openly with someone who you don't have to see every day. Find an outlet for your feelings. Many people find that writing their feelings down in a journal helps them feel better about bad situations. If you don't enjoy writing, there are lots of other ways to express your emotions. Try doing something creative, like art or music. If you respond better to physical activities, get involved with a sport or take frequent walks. Try loading your favorite songs into your iPod and hitting the jogging trail. Physical activity can help you focus on something else and it can have positive effects on your well-being. Take care of yourself. Being upset about a crush can have a lot of negative effects. You might have a hard time sleeping at night. Sometimes people lose their appetite and they start skipping meals. These are normal reactions to sad feelings. Even if you don't feel like it, try to practice self-care during this time. Drink plenty of water and eat well. Get as much sleep as you can. Whenever your body gets run down, dealing with emotional issues is much harder. Keeping yourself physically healthy will help you move on faster. Be open to a new crush. Make an effort to hang out with people who you share similar interests and hobbies with. Not only will this keep you distracted, but it puts you in a good position to meet a new crush. For a short time, it might feel like your current crush is the only girl in the world. You may think you'll never like another girl as much as her ever again. This is a normal feeling and it will pass. Remember, there are other girls out there! It's okay to feel sad for a little while, but not forever. Meeting someone new can help you get over your crush and move on. Build your resilience. Resilience is a quality that helps you to keep moving forward when you encounter difficult situations. Try to develop your resilience to help make moving forward easier on you and to protect yourself in the future. Some things you can do to develop your resilience include: Develop a positive view of the future and of yourself. Set realistic goals. Get to know yourself. Learn how to handle disappointment. As you move forward, it is important to recognize that this is probably not the only time that you will experience disappointment. However, you can develop your ability to deal with disappointment so that you will be better equipped to handle it in the future. Some things you can do include: Facing your disappointment head on. Instead of avoiding the situation, acknowledge it and look for learning opportunities and solutions. Let yourself feel the emotions you are having for a little while. It is okay to feel express your feelings when you are disappointed. Just make sure that you do not dwell on these feelings. Try telling a friend how you feel or writing about your feelings to help you get them off your chest. Do something nice for yourself. When things don't go your way, you might also find it helpful to do something kind for yourself, like you might do for a friend who is feeling down. Buy yourself a new book, pair of shoes, or an outfit. Take yourself for a massage or manicure. Or, just give yourself permission to spend the day doing whatever you want, whether that is playing video games, watching movies, reading, or hiking in the woods.	Breathe. Look away. Get out of the situation. Find a friend to talk to. Unfollow her social media accounts. Avoid the places where she hangs out. Stay busy. Get support. Find an outlet for your feelings. Take care of yourself. Be open to a new crush. Build your resilience. Learn how to handle disappointment.
https://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-the-Sustainable-Growth-Rate	How to Calculate the Sustainable Growth Rate	To calculate the sustainable growth rate, start by dividing your sales by your total assets to get the asset utilization rate. For example, if your sales are 25,000 dollars and your total assets are 100,000 dollars, your asset utilization rate would be 25 percent. Next, divide your net income by your total sales to get the profitability rate. If your net income is 5,000 dollars and your total sales are 25,000 dollars, the profitability rate will be 20 percent. Now, divide your total debt by your total equity to get the company's financial utilization rate. If your total debt is 50,000 dollars and your total equity is 50,000 dollars, the financial utilization rate is 100%. Once you've found the asset utilization rate, the profitability rate, and the financial utilization rate, multiply them all together to get your return on equity. Then, find the dividend rate by dividing your net income by your total dividends. If your net income is 5,000 dollars and your total dividends is 500 dollars, the dividend rate would be 0.1 or 10 percent. Subtract your dividend rate from 100 to get your business's retention ratio. If your divided rate was 10 percent, your retention rate would be 90 percent. Finally, multiply your earnings retention rate and return on equity to arrive at your sustainable growth rate. For example, if your return on equity was 5 percent and your business retention rate was 90 percent, your sustainable growth rate would be 4.5 percent.	Divide sales by total assets. This is the asset utilization rate - the number of sales you make each year as a percentage of your total assets. Example: Total assets at year end - $100,000. Total sales throughout year - $25,000. Your asset utilization rate is $25,000/$100,000, or 25%, which means every year you produce about 25% of your assets in sales. Divide net income by total sales. This is the company's profitability rate, or the percentage of total sales that the business keeps at the end of the year after paying all of its expenses. (Net income is sales minus expenses.) Example: Net Income - $5,000. Your profitability rate is $5,000/$25,000, or 20%, which means every year you keep about 20% of what you earn, and the rest pays for the cost of business. Divide total debt by total equity. This is the company's financial utilization rate. Calculate total equity by subtracting total debt from total assets. Example: Total Debt: 50,000. Total Equity: 50,000. Financial utilization is 100%. Multiply the asset utilization, profitability, and financial utilization rates. Take the three percentages you just calculated and multiply them together. This is the business' return on equity (ROE). The ROE is the amount of the company's profits that it keeps for itself, and can use to generate future profits. Example: multiply the three rates together - 25% x 20% x 100% - to calculate the ROE of 5%. Divide net income by total dividends. This is the dividend rate, which is the percentage of your earnings you give back to shareholders. (If you own a small business, anything you take out for yourself at year end, in addition to your salary, is a dividend.) Example: Net Income: $5,000. Dividends: $500. $500/$5,000 = 10% dividend rate. Subtract the dividend rate from 100%. This is the business' retention ratio, or the percentage of net income the business keeps for itself after it pays dividends. Example: 100% - 10% = 90% business retention rate. The business retention ratio is important because it factors into the sustainable growth rate any amount you will be paying in dividends, and assumes that you will continue to pay dividends at that rate in the future. Multiply the earnings retention rate and the ROE. This is the sustainable growth rate. This figure represents the return on your business investment you can achieve without issuing new stock, investing additional personal funds into equity, borrowing more debt, or increasing your profit margins. Example: multiply the calculated ROE by the retention rate - 5% x 90% - to calculate the final sustainable growth rate - 4.5%. This business can increase the earnings it turns back into equity by 4.5% year over year. Calculate your actual growth rate. The actual growth rate in a company is simply the increase in sales over a given period of time. Divide the sales figure from your starting point by your most recent sales figure. The actual growth rate should be calculated based on the same time period used to calculate the sustainable growth rate. Your actual growth rate will vary by month, quarter, or whatever period you use to report financial results. Because actual growth rate is just the percentage change in your sales, it changes frequently. When calculating the actual growth rate, take care that your sales figures represent the same amount of time each. If you compare your sales from the 4th quarter of the year to the 1st month of the year, your growth rate will appear much larger than it actually is. Ensure your are comparing apples to apples, or more specifically, weeks to weeks, months to months, quarters to quarters, years to years, and so on. Compare your actual and sustainable growth rate. Your business may be growing faster, slower, or just at the sustainable growth rate. While rapid growth might seem like a positive indicator, a growth rate that exceeds the sustainable growth rate means the business doesn't have enough cash on hand to meet business needs at the rate the business is growing. If your calculated sustainable growth rate is higher than your return on equity, this may mean your business isn't performing as well as it could. As an example, imagine a construction company that builds houses. To start the company the owner invests $100,000, and he also borrows $100,000 from a bank to start the business. After a year of sales the business owner calculates his actual and sustainable growth rates, and notices his actual growth rate is much higher than his sustainable growth rate. As he has increases his sales, he needs additional funds to finance the costs of labor and materials to build additional houses in order to earn revenue. While these increase in sales may be good for business, the business owner won't be able to finance all of these costs without getting additional money from somewhere. By knowing the differences in growth rates, the owner can plan ahead for where he will secure additional funding, or whether he should slow company growth. While a high actual growth rate isn't by default a negative, it does mean the business will need to finance increases in operations by either issuing new stock, taking on new debt, reducing dividends, or increasing profit margins. Most new business owners prefer not to borrow more debt or issue more equity in the beginning years, and may need to slow growth to the sustainable growth rate. A lower actual growth rate than the calculated sustainable growth rate may serve as evidence that your business isn't performing up to snuff. Adjust your business. Use what you learned about your sustainable and actual growth rate to adjust your business plan. If you want to maintain a growth rate that is higher than your sustainable growth rate, you will need to pay for the growth in costs somehow, before you can reap the increased income. Consider borrowing, issuing additional equity, investing personal funds, or reducing dividends. If you don't want to take any of these actions, slow your company growth to the sustainable growth rate so you will not need additional funds to finance your costs. If your actual growth rate is below your sustainable growth rate, you may have more assets on hand than you need to get the job done. If you aren't planning on increasing your production, you may consider paying back some debt or issuing a dividend to stockholders. Maintain perspective. Remember that growth rates are calculations based on past performance, and cannot perfectly predict the future. Your actual and sustainable growth rates will probably never perfectly match, and you should use the rates as a tool to guide business decision making, not a metric to paralyze your decision making or stunt your business. The sustainable growth rate gains more and more meaning as time passes and your business becomes more reliable - in the first year, your actual and sustainable growth rates may fluctuate drastically, which is expected.	Divide sales by total assets. Divide net income by total sales. Divide total debt by total equity. Multiply the asset utilization, profitability, and financial utilization rates. Divide net income by total dividends. Subtract the dividend rate from 100%. Multiply the earnings retention rate and the ROE. Calculate your actual growth rate. Compare your actual and sustainable growth rate. Adjust your business. Maintain perspective.
https://www.wikihow.com/Memorize-Quickly	How to Memorize Quickly	If you want to get better at memorizing information quickly, make a list of the things you need to memorize, then read that list several times. Try covering part or all of the list with a piece of paper until you can recite the whole thing without looking. If you have a lot of information, try breaking it up into smaller chunks, then memorizing each chunk one at a time.	Imagine you're memorizing a few states and their capitals from west to east. For the following steps in this method, we'll be trying to memorize these states and their capitals: For rote memorization, we simply repeat and repeat what we need to memorize until it's committed to memory. This repetition makes your brain form new connections and patterns to help you produce what you're memorized - as neurologists say, "neurons that fire together wire together". Know that rote memorization is better for some types of memory than other types. Memorizing through repetition encourages your brain to form the necessary connections to say or do what you've memorized. Rote memorization is very good for manual tasks and short lists of items like a shopping list, starting a car, or ironing a shirt. Rote memorization is not very good for memorizing a large number of separate items or single complex ideas like the elements of the periodic table from left to right, the idea of dialectical materialism, or the components of a car engine. Make a list of what you need to memorize. Make sure your list is complete and in the sequence that you need it. Practice reading what you've memorized. For these states, that's simply reading off your table, over and over again, the names of the states. Practice producing what you've memorized without looking at your list. Try covering part or all of your list with a piece of paper and reciting what you've just covered over. Scroll down so that the previous table is covered - can you remember what goes in the last two blanks. At first you'll get a lot wrong - don't get frustrated! This is just your brain getting used to the work. Keep at it, and within a few minutes, you'll be able to remember everything you've memorized. Imagine you have to memorize the countries on the UN Security Council. There are 10 countries that could be organized according to some scheme or another. Know what chunking is good for. Chunking works well when you're memorizing things that are composed of smaller things in a sensible order. Our example could subdivide by continent; the elements of the periodic table could be broken down by type; or if you have to memorize the components of an engine, you could divide it up into sub-assemblies (intake, engine, exhaust, electrical). If you've ever memorized a phone number, you might have noticed the way we write them - they're set up to be chunk-memorized. For instance, the White House phone number, (202) 456-1111 is easier to remember as three numbers - 202, 456 and 1111 - than it is to remember as a single complex number, 2,024,561,111. Chunking isn't a great strategy for big, complex things and concepts that don't break down into parts easily. For example, it's not easy to figure out what "memorizable" chunks would be for memorizing the concept of civil rights, the definition of nationhood or a list of similar phone numbers. Divide what you have to memorize into smaller, easier-to-memorize pieces. Since you'll have to create smaller pieces from big ones, this strategy works best with items that you can actually break down according to some sensible scheme. Practice producing your small items (the chunks) from memory. For our UN Security Council example, you might try reciting one of the continents and their countries from the list above: Practice combining the chunk. Mastering each individual portion or chunk is just the beginning - to fully memorize something using this method, you'll need to get the entire list down. Try scrolling down so the previous list is covered. How much of this list can you remember? Imagine you have to memorize a shopping list. Your list is composed of a bunch of different items that have no relationship to each other. Understand what chaining is good for. If you have a very large number of things to remember, this will be unwieldy; for this reason, the chaining method is best for shorter lists of hard-to-remember items. Chaining is great for a limited number of items in an arbitrary list without any seeming relation to each other (for instance, the list tree, bird, keyboard, bottle ). It's hard to apply a strategy like chunking because there aren't any real categories to break stuff down. Make a sentence or image composed of all the items you have to memorize. This is the fun part of this method: the more outlandish and weird your sentence or image is, the easier it will be to remember. For instance: Peanut butter and espresso bean sandwich wrapped in ethernet cable with a screwdriver going through it. Repeat and memorize your sentence or image then practice producing the items you've memorized from your sentence or image. You'll use your sentence or image as a key that will bring up what you've memorized. Peanut butter and espresso bean sandwich wrapped in ethernet cable with a screwdriver going through it = peanut butter, espresso beans, bread, ethernet cable, screwdriver bit Imagine you need to memorize basic trigonometry. Suppose for this task we're memorizing how to figure out the sine, cosine, and tangent of the base angle of a right triangle. Understand what mnemonics are. Mnemonics is simply a fancy word for a process you're probably familiar with from grade school. If you've ever used ROYGBIV to remember the colors (red orange yellow green blue indigo violet), or a nonsense sentence like "My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas" to remember the planets (Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto), you've used a mnemonic. Know what mnemonics are good for. If you have to memorize more items than you can make a short sentence or phrase for, this will be hard to work with; for this reason, the mnemonic method, like chaining, is best suited for limited numbers of items you have to memorize that can fit into a scheme. Mnemonics are better suited for memorizing a list of words, for instance; it is not as good for memorizing big lists without clear organization, like a list of phone numbers or the digits of pi. Create a mnemonic scheme. A mnemonic scheme is simply a "key" sentence or a phrase for what you have to memorize. For our example, we can make up a simple, easy to remember nonsense word. Practice remembering your mnemonic and what you have to memorize from your mnemonic. Your mnemonic serves as the 'key' to your memory. Scroll down to cover the previous list - can you remember what the mnemonic stands for? Suppose you need to memorize the components of a 1911 handgun slide. From the front to the back, a list of what you have to memorize would look like: Slide Barrel bushing Barrel Firing pin Extractor Hammer stop Understand how the associative method works. The human mind is very good at associating things. This talent runs so deep, in fact, that it's possible to use that ability to memorize things. For this memory, you'll create an imaginary journey or walk-through that you'll associate with what you have to remember. Going on your imaginary journey or walk-through will bring up your memories. Know what the associative method is good for. The associative method is very powerful, especially if you have a strong imagination. Throughout history, people have used some variation on the associative method (like imagining walking through mental houses, looking around an imaginary room or flipping through a pretend book) to organize memories. Memories that are easy to split up and spatially organize are best suited for the associative method - things like the stanzas of a poem, components of a machine or the procedure for cooking eggs. Memories that can't be divided up are less well-suited - like the basic idea of Abstract Expressionist painting, the history of the War of the Roses or remembering how to ask someone out. Imagine a set of second memories and associate them with what you have to remember. You'll use your second set of memories as a "key" for what you have to remember. For this reason, if you have a list of discrete items that don't fit together in any way, it'll be harder to shape your second "key" memories. For our example, we'll simply imagine being a tiny little man walking around inside a 1911 slide. Rehearse walking through or traversing your mental map and bringing up what you have to memorize. This can be as cool and interesting or simple and easy to remember as you want to make it. For our example, a tiny man walking through a 1911 slide might say: " First we'll encounter the barrel bushing, and inside it, I can see the barrel poking out. Behind the barrel and the breech face as we walk further back I'll see a tiny hole through which I can see the firing pin, and to its left will be the extractor against the side of the slide; when I make it to the very back, I'll reach the hammer stop. " Practice traversing and exploring your mental map. A few times a day, concentrate and visualize going back through your walkthrough. The more that you practice, the easier it will be to remember. Rehearse producing what you've memorized from your mental map. As you perform this visualization exercise, your mind will get better and better at shaping your "key" visualization, but that's not enough - you need to remember the individual components you fit into your key. Try "working backwards" - starting from a list of items, see if you can reproduce your original mental journey or "key".	Imagine you're memorizing a few states and their capitals from west to east. Know that rote memorization is better for some types of memory than other types. Make a list of what you need to memorize. Practice reading what you've memorized. Practice producing what you've memorized without looking at your list. Imagine you have to memorize the countries on the UN Security Council. Know what chunking is good for. Divide what you have to memorize into smaller, easier-to-memorize pieces. Practice producing your small items (the chunks) from memory. Practice combining the chunk. Imagine you have to memorize a shopping list. Understand what chaining is good for. Make a sentence or image composed of all the items you have to memorize. Repeat and memorize your sentence or image then practice producing the items you've memorized from your sentence or image. Imagine you need to memorize basic trigonometry. Understand what mnemonics are. Know what mnemonics are good for. Create a mnemonic scheme. Practice remembering your mnemonic and what you have to memorize from your mnemonic. Suppose you need to memorize the components of a 1911 handgun slide. Understand how the associative method works. Know what the associative method is good for. Imagine a set of second memories and associate them with what you have to remember. Rehearse walking through or traversing your mental map and bringing up what you have to memorize. Practice traversing and exploring your mental map. Rehearse producing what you've memorized from your mental map.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tickle-Your-Girlfriend	How to Tickle Your Girlfriend	Before you try tickling your girlfriend, talk to her first to make sure she likes being tickled. Some people find it unpleasant to be tickled, or might not like it in certain settings, like in front of other people. If your girlfriend is OK with being tickled, try surprising her by creeping up from behind and running your fingers up and down her sides, which will likely make her giggle. If you're sitting on the couch and are intimate, tickle her around her belly or under her arms. You can also tickle her intimately with your mouth by brushing your lips against her neck or ear. Always remember to stop if she has problems breathing or asks you to do so several times.	Make sure you are in the right setting. If you tickle her in front of a bunch of people, it can be embarrassing--both for her and for the people around you. It is best to tickle her somewhere private where you both feel comfortable. Make sure she is in a good mood. Tickling is not always appropriate. If she is very angry, sad, or she is trying to focus on something important, it's probably not a good time to tickle her. It might make you seem insensitive and upset her further. If she is sad, try giving her a hug instead. You can maybe give her a little tickle around the ribs if she starts feeling better. Try and remember if she has ever told you that she hates to be tickled. You should take her at her word and know that tickling is not a welcome touch. Know which areas are off-limits. Your girlfriend might not be comfortable being touched in all of her ticklish spots. After all, our most ticklish areas are also the most vulnerable. You may want to do a couple quick tests before trying to tickle her. If she makes any indication that she's uncomfortable, know that spot is off-limits for tickling. When you are laying down, try running your toes lightly along the bottoms of her feet and see how she reacts. When her arms are raised or you are hugging her, put your hand near her armpit. Some girls might be worried about sweat and won't want you to touch them there. Place your hand on her hip or stomach. Notice if she removes your hand or seems to welcome your touch. Sneak up from behind and surprise her by tickling her sides. Gently poking or wiggling your fingers (move them like you are typing really fast) up and down her sides will probably make her giggle, especially if you catch her off-guard. Do this for no more than 10 seconds. When you stop tickling her, you can pull her against you for a sweet hug and kiss. Tickle under her arms and around her tummy when you are sitting together on the couch. This works well if you have just been kissing, since the physical contact won't come out of nowhere. It may also lead to more kissing! Make sure you aren't tickling her too hard. Tickling can be pleasurable, but only when you use a light touch. Too much pressure and it can become painful. Use your lips to tickle her neck or ear. Gently brushing the slope of her neck with your lips or breathing into her ear is a very intimate way to tickle her. It may even cause her to squeal! Stop if she starts yelling, is having trouble breathing, or if she asks you multiple times. Tickling can be tricky, because she will be laughing when she asks you to stop, and you may think she doesn't really mean it. But the laughter is involuntary, and she might be in pain, getting mad, or feel very uncomfortable and want you to stop. Only tickling her for a few seconds at a time is a good way to avoid an awkward situation. If she really doesn't like it, you will have only tickled her briefly. If she tells you she really didn't like being tickled, then you know not to do it again.	Make sure you are in the right setting. Make sure she is in a good mood. Know which areas are off-limits. Sneak up from behind and surprise her by tickling her sides. Tickle under her arms and around her tummy when you are sitting together on the couch. Use your lips to tickle her neck or ear. Stop if she starts yelling, is having trouble breathing, or if she asks you multiple times.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Easy-Pizza	How to Make Easy Pizza	To make a quick, easy pizza, preheat your oven to 450 degrees and unroll a pre-made pizza dough onto a greased baking sheet. Spread on pizza sauce with a knife or spatula, sprinkle on some mozzarella cheese, and add whatever toppings you want, like pepperoni, olives, mushroom, or sausage. Bake your pizza for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Let it cool for a couple minutes and enjoy!	Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). While your oven is heating, prepare the ingredients. Make your dough or buy it pre-made. Of course, using pre-made dough from a supermarket is about as easy as it gets, although you can make your own in a matter of minutes. Grease a baking sheet lightly. You can use cooking spray, olive oil, or butter. Transfer the dough onto the baking sheet. You can also use a pizza stone or pizza sheet if you have one. Some cooks like using cornmeal on the bottom of a baking sheet or pizza stone. Cornmeal helps the cooked pizza slide off the baking sheet or pizza stone easier. Plus, the cooked cornmeal adds a nice crunch to the dough. Add sauce. From here on out, the sky's the limit. You can spread a traditional pizza sauce , spread your pizza with pesto , or even try an Alfredo sauce on your pizza. You can choose any of these sauces from your local grocery store to speed up the pizza-making process. Spread as much sauce as you want, using a knife, spatula, or the back of a spoon. If you are in a rush and don't have time to go out and buy a pre-made sauce or make your own, you can always use ingredients lying around the house. For instance, spread your pizza with simple tomato sauce. If you are in a real rush, you could even use ketchup. Add your toppings. Again, anything is possible when it comes to the toppings. Stick to veggies if you're a vegetarian, try every kind of meat if you're not. Get wild and try some exotic items like artichoke hearts, pineapples, BBQ chicken, potatoes — try everything and anything. Make sure to cook any meat that needs to be cooked beforehand and wash any vegetables. Some traditional topics include : Pepperoni Olives Sausage Mushrooms Bell peppers Add your cheese. The traditional cheese topping is mozzarella, but you can try any cheese you like. Ricotta cheese works well on pizza, as does feta. If you want to get a little fancy, you can purchase fresh mozzarella, cut into large discs, and spread them evenly over the pizza to make a traditional Margarita pizza. To speed up the process, buy pre-shredded cheese to help speed up the process. Shredded cheese, rather than thick slices of cheese, will melt more quickly, ensuring that you are eating your delicious pizza as soon as possible. Pop the pizza into the oven and cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until brown. Once you have loaded your pizza with all of the toppings you want, slide it into the oven. Let your pizza bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the crust is a golden brown and all the cheese has melted. Keep an eye on your pizza so that it doesn't burn. In particular, burnt cheese can ruin a pizza. A slightly burnt crust, however, can be a tasty mistake. Take the pizza out of the oven, let rest, and enjoy. Once your pizza is golden brown, remove it from the heat. It's going to be very hot, so use caution. Place the pan on the stove top. As torturous as this will be, you have to let the pizza sit for at least a few minutes to let the doughy crust settle. Enjoy! Use an alternate crust instead of dough. The dough is great if you've got it, but let's face it — it's often a hassle to make, and it can be finicky to cook. If you want to reduce pizza down to it's most basic elements and don't mind cheating (or improvising) a bit, try using naan bread. Naan comes pre-cooked and makes for an excellent pizza base. If you don't have naan, try any of these options: Pita bread English muffins A piece of toast Tortillas Slather on some pizza sauce, pasta sauce, or even ketchup onto the bread. If you've got it, pizza sauce works great. But pasta sauce tastes almost identical, and ketchup or barbecue sauce works in a pinch. Pile on all the toppings. For this super-easy pizza, think kitchen-leftovers. Start with a vegetable or two, like roasted bell peppers and sauteed mushrooms. Maybe add some pepperoni or salami. Top it off with a condiment like black olives. If you want to experiment with some other classic pizza combinations, here are some ideas: Chicken breast, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and black olives Caramelized onions, sausage, and fennel Walnuts, prosciutto, and blue cheese Cover your toppings with as much cheese as you want. Mozzarella, asiago, and Parmesan make for a classic pizza taste, but any cheese will do. If you're using a strong cheese like Gorgonzola or a crumbly cheese like feta, plan on adding a little bit less to your pizza. Too much of these cheese can overwhelm the pizza. Cook the pizza in a toaster oven or improvise in the microwave. For bread-based pizza crust like naan, a toaster oven is ideal. Toaster ovens take a shorter amount of time to heat up compared to ovens. Plan on toasting at medium high for 5 minutes to start and then check in every minute thereafter. If you're not using pizza dough and you're really crunched for time, you can even cook your pizza in the microwave. Microwaves are excellent at getting the cheese and toppings piping hot, but be prepared for a soft, squishy crust, rather than a baked, crunchy crust. Plan on cooking for 2 minutes to start and then checking in every 30 seconds thereafter. Enjoy your super-easy, phenomenally quick pizza. Make a heart-shaped pizza. Nothing says 'I love you' quite like a heart-shaped pizza. If you have a pizza lover in your life, give this recipe a try. Make mochi pizza. If you're a lover of mochi, or just anything Japanese-related, this umami recipe might get your tastebuds doing karaoke. Simple, quick, and something different! Make a candy pizza. If you prefer sweet to salty, you don't have to miss out on the pizza fun. This pizza calls for chocolate, marshmallows, and sprinkles rather than pizza sauce, pepperoni and cheese. Try a pizza sub. If you've grown a little bored of standard circular pizzas, try making a pizza sub. Its great for a pizza lover on the go. Try Chicago-style pizza. If you don't have the time or the money to fly to Chicago, you can still sample a taste of the “windy city” by trying this recipe.	Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Make your dough or buy it pre-made. Grease a baking sheet lightly. Add sauce. Add your toppings. Add your cheese. Pop the pizza into the oven and cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until brown. Take the pizza out of the oven, let rest, and enjoy. Use an alternate crust instead of dough. Slather on some pizza sauce, pasta sauce, or even ketchup onto the bread. Pile on all the toppings. Cover your toppings with as much cheese as you want. Cook the pizza in a toaster oven or improvise in the microwave. Enjoy your super-easy, phenomenally quick pizza. Make a heart-shaped pizza. Make mochi pizza. Try a pizza sub. Try Chicago-style pizza.
https://www.wikihow.com/Apply-for-a-Schengen-Visa	How to Apply for a Schengen Visa	Before applying for a Schengen visa, plan and book your trip, since you'll need to submit this information when you apply for the visa. Then, download the visa application from the government website of the country you're applying in. After filling out the application, make an appointment to submit the application in person at the appropriate embassy or consulate. Make sure to bring along the required fee to your appointment, and be prepared to be fingerprinted if this is your first Schengen visa application.	Check the visa requirements before booking your trip. Though you book your trip before you apply for a visa, you should check with that country's consulate before booking. You should make sure you will be able to satisfy all the requirements prior to booking. Plan and book your trip before you apply for a visa. You will need to submit information about your trip when you apply. Therefore, go ahead and plan your trip, booking flights and hotels. Keep documentation. As you plan your trip, keep documentation of your trip. You will need to submit that documentation as proof of where and why you're traveling to a country in the Schengen area. Check the length of your trip. With this visa, you are allowed to be in the Schengen area for up to 3 months, spread out over a 6 month period. Make sure your trip does not exceed this time period. Wait to apply. In most countries, you cannot apply earlier than 3 months in advance of your trip. Even if you plan far ahead, you have to wait for the visa application. It's a good idea to buy travel insurance, just in case your visa does not get approved, and you must cancel your trip. Understand how a Schengen Visa works. You apply for a travel visa as you normally would. However, you do not have to apply for visas for each country, as long as you stay in the Schengen area. Find out if you need a Schengen Visa. You only need a Schengen Visa if you are not one of the approved countries. You can use an inquiry tool, such as the one The Netherlands has on their visa website, to see if you need one. For instance, United States citizens do not need a visa to enter this area, as long as they have a blue passport. They can stay up to 3 months. Nonetheless, you should still check the passport requirements for the country you are visiting. For instance, your passport may need to be valid for 6 months out from your date of entry. However, a whole list of countries do not have this benefit, such as Russia, Bahrain, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, Turkey, Yemen, and Zimbabwe. Choose the country where you will apply for your visa. The first method you should use is to choose the country where you will spend the most time. So if you're planning to spend 10 days in Germany and 5 days in France, you'd apply with Germany. If you are staying an equal amount of time in every country, choose the one you're going to first. Check whether your whole trip is in the Schengen area. Though you can leave and come back within the 6 month period, you should check to see if your whole trip falls within the boundaries of the Schengen area. If it does not, you may need to apply for a visa in the other countries you're visiting. Download the application. The Schengen Visa application form is the same in every country. However, you should be able to download it from the government website of the country you are applying for the visa in. Therefore, if you plan to apply in France, you can download it from France's government website. Fill in the application. You will need basic biographical information, such as your name, your date of birth, your country of birth, and your current nationality. You will also need passport information, such as the type of passport, the passport number, and the date it was issued. Next, you will provide information about your trip, such as how long you will be in each country, the type of visa you're applying for, and the reason you are going. You also must give information about where you're staying, as well as information about how you're supporting yourself while there. Finally, you must identify your spouse and children, as well as identify any family members that you are visiting and are dependent on. Gather your documents. You will need documents such as your passport, proof of residency, and a passport photo. You'll also need documents about your trip, such as a copy of your flight schedule and proof that your health insurance will cover you throughout the Schengen area, as well as documents that show why you're visiting. You also need to verify your employment and provide pay stubs from the last 3 months. For a business trip, you'll need to get the company that's hosting you to provide a letter, as well as your own company. Both should state why you're visiting on business, and at least one should say who's paying for your trip and provide the place you're staying. For a fun trip, you need information such as your hotel reservations, which includes the proper contact information for that hotel. You should also provide info if you're going on a tour. If you're visiting people, you may need a special form to verify that. For instance, in The Netherlands, the form is called the Proof of Private Accommodation and/or Sponsorship, which the host needs to have certified by the Dutch City Hall. The country will also need a copy of that person's passport or residence permit. Submit the application. Most countries require that you apply at their embassy or consulate in person in your host country. Most of the time, you will need to make an appointment before visiting. You can use either the foreign country's government website or your own country's government website to find the consulate nearest you. Give your fingerprints. You will be fingerprinted at the consulate's office if you haven't before for a Schengen Visa. If you have before, the consulate should be able to look it up. Pay the fee. The fee will vary both by the country you're from and the country you're applying to. The foreign country's website should have the current fees, or you can call the consulate before you arrive to find out the fee.	Check the visa requirements before booking your trip. Plan and book your trip before you apply for a visa. Keep documentation. Check the length of your trip. Wait to apply. Understand how a Schengen Visa works. Find out if you need a Schengen Visa. Choose the country where you will apply for your visa. Check whether your whole trip is in the Schengen area. Download the application. Fill in the application. Gather your documents. Submit the application. Give your fingerprints. Pay the fee.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-the-Love-of-Your-Life-Back	How to Get the Love of Your Life Back	Breaking up with the love of your life can be tough, but if you want to get them back, there are a few ways you can improve your chances. First, take some time away from your ex so you can both get some perspective. Let yourself cry and work through your emotions, so you can be calm when you talk to your ex again. If there were any issues that caused you to break up, try to fix them and make yourself the best version of yourself you can be. For example, if your ex thought you were a bit insecure, work on your confidence and self esteem. After a few weeks, start a casual conversation with your ex to see how they're doing. Then, tell them how you feel and that you'd like another shot at making your relationship work.	Think back. Relationships rarely end suddenly and with no forewarning, even if you missed it at the time. Try to remember anything your ex has said or done that might have indicated they were unhappy. This might be things like: Complaining that you are away too much, or don't pay attention to them enough Doubting you when you tell them something, such as where you were, or why you did something. Saying that they feel like you never give them time alone (healthy relationships need to give each person room to breathe and be on their own sometimes) Saying that they wanted something you aren't giving them Complaining that you never help out around the house Don't get angry. Crying is a natural part of working through difficult emotions, but even if you're angry, it's important to stay calm. Yelling at the other person isn't likely to make them want to get back together with you. If you're having difficulty keeping your cool, here are some good things to try: Take a break. You can simply tell the other person something like "My emotions are taking over, can we take a break so that I can calm down and say what I actually mean?" Sleep on it. Before starting a conversation with your ex, take 24 hours to make sure that you actually want to say what you're planing to tell them. Consider how they might react, and consider how you would react if they told you something similar. Take deep, calming breaths or visualize yourself in a relaxing place. Write a letter(or email), then wait a day before sending it. It can be really helpful to write things down because then you have time to think about what you said before the other person hears it, and you can't accidentally change or forget what you planned to say at the last minute. Ask questions. If you don't know what you did wrong, and can't figure it out, then ask. Even if you do know something you did that upset your partner, ask if there's anything else you can do to make things better. Some examples are: "Can you help me understand why you were angry?" "What can I do to make our relationship stronger." "Is there anything you want me to do more of?" "What are the things that really bother you about how I act?" "Is there anything you need from me that I'm not doing?" Apologize and admit responsibility. If you have figured out what you think the source of the break-up was, tell your ex that you're really sorry about what happened. Even if you don't know what went wrong, apologize for something like 'whatever I did'. Take full responsibility for the mistake, and explain why you haven't done anything about it before. Some good things to say might be: "I'm really sorry I didn't notice that you wanted ___________" "I don't know why you left me, but I'm really sorry for whatever I did. Can you help me figure out what it was so that I can fix it?" "I know I really screwed up when I did___________, but losing you has helped me see how much more important you are than _________. I'm really sorry I ______ and I will never be tempted to do it again." "I know I haven't been as good about ________ as you asked me to me, but I didn't realize it was this important to you, and I'm really sorry I misunderstood what it meant to you. I promise to make it my first priority from now on." "I know I'm away a lot right now for ___________, and I hate it too, but this is a temporary problem, and once I finish it things will be better for both of us. It's just as hard for me as it is for you and I'm really sorry it has to be this way. Is there anything I can do to help you get through this tough patch with me?" Change what they complained about. After you apologize, it's important to make good with more than words. Whatever problem you found from thinking back and asking about, now's the time to fix it. If you still don't understand exactly what you need to do, more questions are always a good way to straighten this out. Some examples are: If they complained that you weren't around enough, make more time for the relationship. Try going out for dinner together, or cooking a meal together at home regularly one night a week (or more often!) Give up other things you do to show that you care more about the relationship and your partner. If they said that they didn't feel appreciated enough, try saying thank you (and meaning it!) more often, and picking up any tasks you can to make their life easier. If you cheated on them, make sure that they have no reason to question where you are all the time. You need to show that they can trust you. Come home when you say you will, and when you are out with a friend, offer to let them talk to the friend to prove that you are with who you say you are. If they have complained that you never do anything, get out and have hobbies! Some other ideas are to take some classes and gain some skills (whether they can make you money or not) Try to find a compromise. This is especially effective if both of you have issues with the other one that led to the break-up. Discuss what the problems are (making a list can help) and then agree to a compromise that has you both making equal sacrifices for the health of the relationship. Remember to take into consideration that some things may be more important to one person than the other, and compensate according to how much it matters to you, or how difficult it is for you. For example, if being on time is really important for one of you, and the other one doesn't care about being late (and often is), then a fair compromise could be that when you're getting ready to go somewhere together, the person who doesn't mind being late allows the person who wants to be on time help arrange their schedule so that they can be on time. Listen. When your partner talks to you, make sure you are engaged and focused on them, and that they know you are focused on them. Some ways of doing this are: Put down and close anything you are reading or looking at, and turn off the TV. Don't doodle, look at your watch or pick your nails. Watch your partner when they talk. Repeat what they said. When they are done talking, start a sentence with something like "What I hear you saying is that ___________" and fill in a summary of what they've told you. If they agree that your summary is accurate, move on, if not ask them to clarify until you are sure you understand what they have said. Pay attention to body language, watching for concealed emotions. Some signs that there might be more to what they're saying than the words are: Tension in how they are standing or sitting (arms crossed is a good sign of anger and impatience) Any expression other than a neutral one on their face (if they are very excited, this is a request that you participate in their excitement and are excited for them, if they are sad, they will probably want sympathy) Touching their neck, ears and face is a sign of insecurity, probably means that they feel uncomfortable about what they are trying to tell you. Don't be defensive and don't jump to conclusions. People tend to jump to conclusions when they are angry and this can often mean that you hear something (often a criticism of you) that your partner isn't trying to say. If they are trying to explain something that you do that they don't like, remember that its in both of your best interests to understand what you are being told and respond. Communicate. When something is bothering you, bring it up. If you feel like your partner is hiding something from you, ask about it. Keep the channels of communication wide open. It's important to be honest but kind. Some tips for making communication easier are: Avoid saying things like "you always_____" or "You never_____" These are unlikely to be true, and will probably make your partner get defensive. Start sentences with "I feel like______." You're always right about your feelings, and this is a great way to make the other person NOT be defensive because you're not complaining about their behavior. Try to avoid "I feel like you____" This can be rephrased in a way that only uses "I." For example, rather than "I feel like you never do the dishes" say "I feel like I always do the dishes" Don't interrupt. If you're not sure if your partner is finished talking, give them a few seconds of silence, and then ask if they are done. Schedule time to talk. This is a really helpful tip to avoid tension building up in your relationship, and the fear that comes with the words 'we have to talk'. Schedule a time once a week, or once a month, to talk about any issues (big or small) in your relationship, and you will be less likely to have more difficulties that can make you break up. You can also schedule time during which you don't talk. If, for example, you're always very tired when you get home from work, agree that the first 15 mins (half an hour, two hours, or whatever) is going to be relaxation time during which you leave each other alone. Don't act miserable. It's okay to make it clear that you would like to get back together, and that your upset the relationship ended, but don't give in to your emotions. Smile, be cheerful and positive, and don't put on a show of misery. Instead, put on a show of happiness, and slowly the show will become reality. Make new friends. This is an especially important step if most of your friends were primarily friends with your ex. Any activity, such as those listed in the next step, can be a good way to meet new people. It can be helpful to tell them that you're trying to make new friends after a breakup, but remember not to bog them down with too much information about how miserable you are! Get out and do things. Pick up a new hobby, meet new people, and have fun! Some things you can try include: Going out with your friends (you can make a no dates allowed rule if you like) Join a new club and participate in their activities Work on a project you've been wanting to do for a while Take some classes - this is a great way to combine meeting people and picking up a hobby. Cut your ex out of your life. Thinking about them all the time isn't going to help you recover, and it's good to not get distracted by them whenever possible. Some good ways of doing this are: Delete them from any social networking websites you use Delete their number from your phone. Ask your friends not to discuss it. Try to resist bring up the topic yourself. If you're having difficulty with this, ask your friends for help. You can do this when you find yourself wanting to bring up the topic pif your ex, or ask them ahead of time to change the topic whenever you try to start talking about the breakup. Date other people. Even if you don't think you're likely to find anything, get in the game, and give your dates an honest shot. Don't compare them to your ex, but look for things you like about them. Try online dating websites if you're having difficulty meeting people, or just go out with some old friends and make it known that you're looking for a new relationship.	Think back. Don't get angry. Ask questions. Apologize and admit responsibility. Change what they complained about. Try to find a compromise. Listen. Pay attention to body language, watching for concealed emotions. Don't be defensive and don't jump to conclusions. Communicate. Schedule time to talk. Don't act miserable. Make new friends. Get out and do things. Cut your ex out of your life. Date other people.
https://www.wikihow.com/Dispose-of-Dog-Poop	How to Dispose of Dog Poop	To dispose of your dog's poop in public, pick it up in a bag and throw it in the trash or a dog poop unit. If you're at home, pick it up with a shovel or bag. It's important to pick up your dog's poop at home, since the poop can contain bacteria and other parasites. Drop it in your regular trash or flush it down the toilet without a bag. Alternatively, dig a 1-foot deep hole and bury the poop to avoid contaminating your garden. Don't put the poop in your yard waste.	Pick up dog poop, even from your own yard. While it may seem like it's fine to leave dog poop in your own yard, it can contain bacteria and other parasites. They can infect you if you do any gardening, as well as any kids who play in the backyard. If the dog poop gets in the storm drain, those same bacteria and parasites can show up in local lakes and rivers where people swim. It can infect people who swim in those areas or even end up in shellfish consumed by people. Place the dog poop in a plastic bag. Once you've scooped it with a shovel or other type of dog poop scooper, place it in a bag with no holes. Bagging the poop to send to the landfill is the best way to contain and kill any bacteria living in it. You can even use the bag to scoop up the poop. Put it over your hand, inside-out. Grab the poop with your hand covered in plastic, then flip the bag around it. Tie up the bag neatly. Seal up the bag as well as you can. Tie a double knot if it has handles, for instance, such as with a grocery bag. If it's a straight bag, like a bag meant for scooping poop or a grocery bag for vegetables, tie a single knot in it by making a loop with the top half of the bag and pulling the top end through the loop. Sealing up the bag helps ensure bacteria and other parasites won't get out. Put the bag in the trash can. If you need to, you can bag it with other trash, then drop it in your trash cans or dumpsters to be picked up by the city. Don't put it in with the yard waste. If you're away from your home, stick it in a public trash can or a disposable unit specifically designed for dog poop. Always carry plastic bags with when you take your dog out. Wash your hands thoroughly. Even if you didn't technically touch the poop, it's still a good idea to wash your hands. Use warm water and soap, and scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds before rinsing. Flush the poop down the toilet. After all, your waste goes there, as well. Use a flushable bag, specifically made for this purpose, which you can find online. You should never flush a regular plastic bag, as the city's septic systems won't be able to handle it. Once you put the poop in it, simply flush it away. You don't have to buy special bags; you can simply dump the poop out of the bag into the toilet and toss the bag into the trash. You can even buy what amounts to a toilet for the backyard, specifically made for dog poop. One such product is called the Powerloo. It's connected to your sewer line, and you can scoop the poop directly into it. Dig a hole in your backyard that's 1 ft (0.30 m) deep. Bury the waste at this depth to prevent it from contaminating the rest of your yard. Don't dig near any vegetables you may be growing, and always call your city to find out where lines are buried first. Don't use the same spot all the time. Try a mini septic tank meant specifically for dog poop. This works basically like a regular septic tank. Start by digging a hole for it in your backyard. Then, set the bucket in the ground. Scoop your dog's poop into it, and add the enzyme powder once a week. Water the powder into the poop. This tank breaks down the poop safely and returns it to the ground. Hire a composting company to haul the poop off. Search online to find local composting companies that are willing to pick up your dog poop. Check with the company to find their policies; some may want you to use biodegradable bags for the poop, for instance. While you can compost dog poop at home, heat-composting may not get hot enough to kill off all the bacteria and parasites. Use worms to get rid of the poop. A worm farm is a way to turn kitchen waste and even pet poop into fertilizer for your garden. Find a worm kit online to keep in your backyard, which will include a bin to hold the worms. Scoop the poop into it for the worms to eat. They will turn it into usable fertilizer for your yard. You can even build your own worm bin.	Pick up dog poop, even from your own yard. Place the dog poop in a plastic bag. Tie up the bag neatly. Put the bag in the trash can. Wash your hands thoroughly. Flush the poop down the toilet. Dig a hole in your backyard that's 1 ft (0.30 m) deep. Try a mini septic tank meant specifically for dog poop. Hire a composting company to haul the poop off. Use worms to get rid of the poop.
https://www.wikihow.com/Feed-Baby-Rabbits	How to Feed Baby Rabbits	To feed your baby rabbit for the first 6 weeks of its life, buy Kitten Milk Replacer and add 1 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream to each can, since rabbit milk is naturally high in calories. Use a syringe or eye dropper to feed your baby rabbit twice a day. Give it 5 cc's of formula at each feeding the first week, 10-15 cc's the second week, and 15-30 cc's after that. When your baby rabbit's eyes are open, you can feed it solid foods, too. Start by giving it oat, timothy hay, and alfalfa hay, which all rabbits can eat.	Confirm that the mother is not feeding the kittens. Before you take a baby rabbit away from its mother or think it's orphaned, make sure the mother is not feeding it or that she is a risk to the kitten. Mother rabbits feed their kittens about twice a day and only for five minutes. The babies also do not need the mother to keep them warm. If the babies do not seem distressed, even if the mother is away from them a lot, the mother is likely just taking a break and you should not interfere. Neglected baby rabbits are cold, cry for more than a few minutes at feeding time, are blue, or their skin is shriveled from dehydration. Some mothers may reject their babies, and in these cases you should separate the babies from her so that she doesn't harm them. Don't assume an unattended nest of wild baby rabbits is orphaned. Check on them frequently before you take them in to feed them. If they seem content, it is unlikely that they have been abandoned. Only 10% of hand-reared rabbits survive, so it is better to leave them in the wild whenever possible. Purchase replacement milk for the baby rabbits. If you are going to feed baby rabbits, you'll need to purchase replacement milk for them. Rabbit milk is the most caloric of all mammals' milk, so you'll need to make sure you get the proper replacement and amounts. Buy Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR) or goat milk to feed the babies. You can purchase these at pet stores or sometimes at a local vet's office. You can supplement each can of KMR with one tablespoon of sugar-free 100% heavy whipping cream to increase the calories and mimic the rich mother's milk. You can also supplement the KMR by adding a bit of acidophilus to the formula. This can help baby rabbits maintain healthy intestinal bacteria. Acidophilus is available at most health food stores. Buy syringes or eyedroppers for feedings. Baby rabbits won't usually eat from a bottle, so make sure to have some sterile oral syringes or eyedroppers on hand to feed them. This will help you control the amount the kittens eat and help mimic the size of a mother's nipple. You can buy oral syringes or eyedroppers at most pharmacies. Vet's offices and pet stores may also have special options for pets. Mix the replacement milk formula. Baby rabbits will nurse from birth until they are about 6 weeks old, and you'll need to mix enough formula to feed them at different ages. By splitting the formula into two equal feedings a day, you can help ensure your baby rabbit is getting sufficient nutrition. Remember to mix one tablespoon of 100% sugar-free heavy whipping cream with each can of Kitten Replacement Milk. You can also add the pinch acidophilus at this time, too. Newborn rabbits up to a week old get 4 – 5 cc formula. Rabbits that are 1 – 2 weeks old get 10 – 15 cc formula. Rabbits that are 2 – 3 weeks old get 15 – 30 cc formula. Rabbits that are 3 – 6 weeks old or until they are weaned get 30 cc formula. Give the baby rabbit its formula. Once you've mixed the formula, you can nurse your baby rabbit twice a day. It's important to feed them similarly to how they feed from their mothers to help them stay healthy and grow. Mother rabbits generally feed their babies twice a day — at dawn and at dusk. Allow the kitten to eat at its own pace. It's essential that you let baby rabbits to feed at their own speed. Not doing so can suffocate or kill the kitten. The baby may suckle the syringe and you can gently squirt a small amount of formula as they want it. If the baby isn't suckling the syringe willingly, give it time to adjust. You might want to stimulate the kitten with a gentle squirt. You may also want to pet your baby rabbit while feeding her for comfort. Stimulate defecation and urination. It's crucial that baby rabbits defecate and urinate either before or after each feeding. This helps keep their intestinal tract and urinary system healthy and running smoothly. You only need to stimulate defecation and urination for the first 10 days of a baby rabbit's life, or until their eyes are open. Use a cotton ball moistened with warm water and gently stroke the anal and genital area of the baby rabbit until it starts defecating and urinating. Continue this until the kitten is finished. Don't worry that you're doing something wrong, this mimics the same behavior a mother rabbit would do. Wean your baby rabbits. Continue to feed your baby rabbit formula and solids until she is ready to wean. Depending on what type of rabbit you have, she will wean at anywhere from 3 – 4 weeks of age to 9 weeks of age. Domestic rabbits wean at about 6 weeks. Wild rabbits such as cottontails wean at 3 – 4 weeks, while jackrabbits wean at about 9 weeks. Wait until the baby's eyes are open. Baby rabbits may begin eating solid foods when their eyes open, at about 10 days after birth. You can slowly add solid foods to their formula diet until they are weaned at about 6 weeks old. Don't feed baby rabbits solid foods before their eyes open. Their intestinal tracts cannot handle solids before this point. Introduce solid food. Once your rabbit's eyes are open, you can start incorporating solid food into its diet. However, domestic and wild rabbits feed on different solids, so know what kind of rabbit you have. Both can eat oat and timothy hay and alfalfa hay; domestic can also eat pellets; wild can also eat vegetables. Domestic rabbits: oat and timothy hay; alfalfa hay; pellets. Do NOT give them vegetables. Wild rabbits: oat and timothy hay; alfalfa hay; fresh vegetables like dark leafy greens, carrot tops, parsley. Do NOT give them pellets. Leave the solids in the corner of their box where they can easily eat them. Make sure to change hay, pellets, and vegetables often so that they don't go bad and harbor bacteria. The vegetables should be fresh and moist. You can buy hay and pellets at most pet stores or a vet's office. Greens and carrots are readily available at grocery stores or farmer's markets. Provide water for baby rabbits. In addition to formula and solid foods, consider giving your baby rabbits water. This can help keep them hydrated and feeding properly. Don't leave a deep dish in the box. Baby bunnies can drown in deep dishes filled with water. Fill a shallow dish with a small amount of water and place it in the corner of the box. Clean and refill the water dish frequently. This can not only help your baby rabbits stay hydrated, but can also help ensure that the water doesn't harbor any bacteria.	Confirm that the mother is not feeding the kittens. Purchase replacement milk for the baby rabbits. Buy syringes or eyedroppers for feedings. Mix the replacement milk formula. Give the baby rabbit its formula. Allow the kitten to eat at its own pace. Stimulate defecation and urination. Wean your baby rabbits. Wait until the baby's eyes are open. Introduce solid food. Provide water for baby rabbits.
https://www.wikihow.health/Wake-Up-Easily	How to Wake Up Easily	If you have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning, try placing your alarm clock across the room so you have to walk to it to turn it off, which will wake you up along the way. Then, since you're up, try taking a refreshing shower. While you shower, try giving yourself a quick massage and alternating hot and cold water to get your blood circulating. Be sure to drink some water and eat a nutritious breakfast with energy-boosting foods like eggs, yogurt, or almonds. If you have time, get your heart rate up with a brisk walk or jog. Not only will exercise wake you up, but it will give you energy and a mental boost for several hours.	Prepare mentally. Put yourself in the right frame of mind the night before. Make a note of good things that will happen to you the next day – things to look forward to. If you have an alarm clock or a bedside table, get a sticky note and write down something good or exciting that will happen after you wake up. Visualize your day. If you imagine yourself alert and energetic, you will fire up the same parts of your brain you use when you actually are alert and energetic Ease yourself out of bed. Design your bed and bedroom so that getting up in the morning comes more easily. How? There are a few things that you can do, including color schemes, temperature, and décor. Some people think that colors can have an effect on how restful our sleep is. For example, yellow and soft blues seem to promote relaxation, while reds and purples are stimulating. Find colors that suit you and use them in your bedroom, on throws, blankets, or pillows. Make your bedroom cooler. Your body will have trouble staying asleep if the surrounding temperature is too cold. The ideal room temperature for sleep is between 65 and 70 degrees F, so lower your thermostat below that range. Increase the sunlight in your room in the morning. Natural light makes you feel more awake, and signals your biological clock to stop making melatonin, which makes you sleepy. If waking up is a problem for you, keep the window shades and curtains open to allow in the morning sun. If you wake up before the sun comes out, and you can't have sunlight, you can buy a dawn simulator and set it so that it hits maximum brightness when your alarm goes off. Take a refreshing shower. What could be inviting first thing in the morning than a shower? A good hot shower will open your eyes, give you time to collect your thoughts, and get you fresh and ready for the day. If you are bold, try to take a cold shower. Some people find cold water very invigorating. Once finished with your cleaning, make the water as cold as you can for about thirty seconds. Then, return it to normal. The alternation of cold and hot water opens capillaries and will increase blood flow in your body. You might also consider using an invigorating herbal body wash, some of which are designed to help you wake up. Find one that you like. Give yourself a quick massage, too, while showering. This will boost your circulation and wake you up even more. Rub your temples, massage your shoulders, and drum your fingertips on your face. Exercise first thing. One great way to wake up in the morning is to raise your heart rate and breathing. Not only will exercise wake you up, but it will give you energy and a mental boost for several hours. The natural light and fresh air will help, as well Pick an exercise that you enjoy and that will motivate you to get out of bed. Try biking, running, swimming, or even just walking. Aim for at least 20 to 30 minutes of exercise per day. Eat breakfast. During the night, our glucose levels drop, which affects how we perform mentally and physically. Breakfast is critical to raise glucose levels and get you the energy to start your day. Make sure that you eat fairly soon after you wake up, ideally within one hour and no later than 10am. Choose foods that are nutritious and will boost your energy levels. For instance, eggs, yogurt, some nuts like almonds, and chicken have chemicals called dopamine and norepinephrine. These stimulate your brain and body. Drinking water can help, too. When you wake up, you're most likely a bit dehydrated, and even a 2% drop in water stores can make you more tired. Drinking cold water will trigger your heart rate and increase blood flow to the brain. Brew some coffee. A little bit of caffeine won't hurt – seriously, most studies show that caffeine from coffee and tea is perfectly healthy in moderate doses. Have a cup or two. Just don't overdo it, as more than that might make you jittery and anxious. Plain coffee and tea (i.e. without milk and sugar) are low in calories and also contain beneficial antioxidants. You can also look to sodas and energy drinks for a quick pick-me-up, but these contain a lot more additives, particularly sugars, which might cause your energy to crash later on. One way to make waking up easier is to drink your coffee and then take a 45-minute nap. This way, you give your body time to process the caffeine while you finish resting and you'll get up feeling totally alert. Create a sleep schedule. The best thing that you can do in the long run to make waking up in the morning easier is to retrain your body, especially by sticking to a regular sleep schedule. Set a routine. Get to bed on time and be strict about getting up in the morning at the same hour. To feel refreshed you'll need to get enough deep sleep. Try to get between 8 to 10 hours of sleep nightly. Don't stay up late in the evening. Aim to be in bed by 10 pm or 11 pm and to get up at the same time each and every day. After a week or two, and if you stick to it, your body will adjust to waking up earlier. Try easing yourself slowly into the new schedule by setting your alarm clock two minutes earlier per day. By the end of the week, you'll be up almost a quarter hour sooner. Relax progressively in the evening. Just like having a sleep routine, it's important to establish a pre-sleep routine so that your body can anticipate bedtime. This routine will slowly power you down and prepare you for rest. Start it one or two hours before your normal bedtime. For instance, slowly darken your room. Just as natural light wakens you, dim light signals your body to shut down for sleep. Turn off one light at a time or use the dimmer switch until your body is ready. Read a book. Taking out a good book can be relaxing and also taxing enough to tire you out. It doesn't need to be a potboiler, just anything that is easy to read. Your eyelids will soon get heavy. When you sleep, sleep in darkness. Exposure to light stops your body from releasing chemicals that you need to sleep well, especially melatonin, while at the same time signaling you to wake up. Turn out all the lights for the best quality sleep. Power down your devices. Remove or turn off any electronics in the bedroom, like your phone, iPad, computer, or television. Seeing these distracts the brain, keeping it alert and awake, and will damage the quality of your sleep and make you more tired in the morning. Electronics usually have back-lit screens, which suppress the body's production of melatonin, which we need to sleep. Resist the urge to use such devices in the one or two hours before your bed. It may keep you from sleeping. When you wake up in the morning, don't look at your phone immediately. Give your brain a few minutes to start processing information before you pick the phone up to ensure you start the day right. Stay away from certain foods and beverages. You can easily undermine your rest by eating or drinking the wrong thing before bed, and end up tired and haggard the next morning. Stay away from heavy meals in the one or two hours before your bedtime, for example, as they can affect your sleep quality. Also avoid alcohol and caffeine. Caffeine stays in your system for anywhere up to 8 hours, so restrict your use of it to the morning or early afternoon. Likewise, alcohol before bed can keep you from getting the most restful, restorative kinds of sleep. Instead, try a beverage with sleep-inducing or soporific qualities, like camomile tea. You might also try other varieties of herbal tea, like peppermint, ginger, or valerian tea. Don't press that button! Whatever you do, avoid pressing your snooze button. Sinking back into sleep can feel delightful, but it's actually working against you. You won't get any restorative sleep and, in the long run, it will push you off schedule and make you feel groggy. You will have an easier time getting up if you hold out. The snooze button essentially tricks your body into thinking that it is still time to sleep. This is called “sleep inertia,” as it deceives your body. It will make you groggy and confused and disrupt your normal sleep routine. Instead, if you have a hard time resisting the snooze button, try placing your clock strategically across the room so you have to walk to it, waking you up along the way. Stay on schedule. Once you have reset your body to a new sleep routine, you should try to stick to it. By resisting temptations, going to bed and waking up on time, and practicing self-discipline, you should be to wake up more easily in the morning. Naps can help refresh you during the day, but don't sleep too long and try not to nap within a few hours of your bedtime. The first will make you groggy, while the second can disrupt your sleep. Don't sleep in too often or too long. You can get away with an extra hour or two on the weekends and holidays, but going much beyond that will push you off schedule.	Prepare mentally. Ease yourself out of bed. Take a refreshing shower. Exercise first thing. Eat breakfast. Brew some coffee. Create a sleep schedule. Relax progressively in the evening. Power down your devices. Stay away from certain foods and beverages. Don't press that button! Stay on schedule.
https://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Cookie-Business	How to Start a Cookie Business	To start a cookie business, begin by developing recipes for unique, delicious cookies that people will love. You can also come up with a catchy name and logo to get people's attention. When you're first starting out, you might want to sell your cookies at places like farmers markets or in gift baskets over the internet. Then, once you become more established, you can look into opening a store or selling your cookies in retail locations like grocery stores.	Write a business plan. The first step to starting any business is to write a business plan that outlines your plans and goals, including financial projections. You will need to have a good idea of who will work for you, what your expenses will be, how much you will charge for your product, how you will market your product, and who the competition is. It's essential to have the right employees that is trustful and responsible. Think about how you can differentiate your product from the competition. It helps if you can fill a specific need and tailor your products to a specific audience. For example, you might offer cookies in more unique flavors than your competition, thus catering towards an audience that wants a more adventurous cookie. Alternatively, you could cater towards an audience with certain dietary restrictions by offering cookies that are vegan or gluten free. Now is also the time to figure out financing. Once you know how you plan on operating your business, you should have some idea how much it will cost upfront and on a monthly basis. Most lending institutions will want to look at your business plan when deciding whether to loan you money, so make sure your business plan is very thorough. You should also come up with a name for your business, and maybe even a logo or some sample promotional materials. If you've never written a business plan before, you may want to consider hiring a professional to help you. Incorporate your business. You have several options for how to incorporate your business, depending on how many people are involved, how you want to be taxed, and how much personal liability you are prepared to assume for your business. You may want to discuss your option with a qualified attorney and/or CPA. Limited liability corporations (LLCs) are popular among small business owners because they help you avoid double taxation and protect you from being personally liable for money owed by your business. There are other options as well, including sole proprietorships and corporations. Have a plan for taxes. As a self-employed individual, you will be responsible for paying estimated taxes on a quarterly basis and filing an annual tax return. If you do not pay the proper amount, you may end up owing a large tax balance, which will continue to grow with penalties and interest if you don't pay it right away. If you are not knowledgeable about accounting for businesses, you may want to consider hiring an accountant to help you. If you plan to sell in a state that has a sales tax, you will need to register your business with the state's Revenue Agency. Apply for an EIN number. Most businesses will need an Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number. This number is the business equivalent of an individual's Social Security Number, and is used for tax purposes. You can apply for an EIN on the IRS's website by answering a few simple questions about your business. If you do not plan to open a bank account for your business or hire employees, you may not need an EIN to operate certain types of businesses. Check with your local government to learn more. Get insurance coverage. Insurance can protect you from liability in the case of an accident and can also protect your personal assets. Talk to a local insurance provider to find out what kind of coverage you need. Find an approved facility. The requirements for commercial kitchens vary drastically from state to state, and even from county to county. It is illegal in some places to sell food that was produced in a residential kitchen. In other areas, you may be able to make certain changes to your existing kitchen or create a new kitchen in a different part of your home that meets the requirements. In this case, you will almost definitely be required to have your kitchen inspected on a regular basis. Contact your county's health department for information specific to your area. If you plan to operate your business from home, you will also need to get approval from your local zoning board. If you are not permitted to use your home kitchen for your cookie business, you may be able to find an established local business that will allow you to rent out their kitchen during off hours. Some states have special provisions for the cottage food industry, which might exempt you from needing a licensed kitchen. There are also restrictions, however, regarding what kinds of products you can produce, where you can sell your products, and how much money you can make. Check with you state's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to learn more about the local laws you must abide by. Apply for a business license. In order to legally operate a business, you will need to obtain a general business license from your local city or county government. Depending on the state you live in, you may also be required to apply for licenses or permits specific to the food industry. Make sure you ask about these requirements when applying for your general business license. Follow good food safety practices. Even if you are allowed to operate your business from your home kitchen, you will still be required to comply with local health codes for the safe handling of food. If you are not familiar with safe food handling, you may want to consider taking a class. It is essential to keep accurate records regarding the sourcing of your ingredients and the ultimate destination of each ingredient. The purpose of this is to enable the government to track food borne pathogens in the case of an outbreak. Label your products correctly. In order to be compliant with federal laws, you must make sure to properly label all of your products with a complete list of ingredients and allergens, as well as nutritional information. The USDA provides guidelines for calculating the nutritional values of your products, but if you do not feel comfortable doing this yourself, you can outsource the task to a specialized company. Make sure you understand the legal definitions of special phrases like "organic" or "gluten free." If you cannot prove that your products actually meet these stringent requirements, you may not be allowed to use the term. Keep in mind that your labels will have to change whenever you make a change to your recipe. Get the right equipment. Depending on local laws and the volume of product that you intend to produce, you may find that you need new equipment. To get your business off to the best start, ensure that you have everything you need to safely and effectively produce and distribute your product. Make sure to consider major items, like ovens and mixers, as well as smaller items, like mixing bowls, sheet trays, and packing materials to neatly pack the cookies. Think carefully about what equipment is absolutely necessary for the production of your product and what equipment is optional. You may want to save money upfront by only buying essential items, and then upgrading with fancier equipment when your business becomes more established. Figure out who you will sell to. You have many options for how you will sell your cookies. You could open your own store, sell gift baskets on the internet, sell your product at farmers markets, or attempt to sell them to retail locations like grocery stores. The right choice for you will depend upon the amount of money you have to invest in the business upfront, the regulations imposed on you by federal and local laws, and the buying habits of your target market. Keep in mind that certain wholesale customers may demand specific food safety procedures beyond those that are required by law. Make outstanding products. If you love to bake cookies, this should be the best part of your new job! You may feel overwhelmed by all the other aspects of running your own business, but try not to lose track of your passion for creating amazing cookies. Coming up with new and exciting products will keep your brand relevant and your customers happy. Make sure to always keep up with industry trends, as well as the products your competition is offering. You might want to get some feedback on different recipes with friends and family, or even from a random sampling of potential customers, before deciding which to produce. Market yourself. You will never sell your cookies if you can't sell your brand. Make sure that everything about your brand looks professional and that you have a solid plan for how you will effectively communicate with your customers about your latest offerings. Never stop doing market research! You need to make sure you are actively meeting your customers' most relevant needs, and these are always changing. You might want to consider hiring a marketing agency or a dedicated employee to help with marketing, especially as you grow. Between a professional website, an active social media presence, and print materials, it's easy to get overwhelmed with marketing. Once you've sold a customer on the idea of your product, you need to follow through by always providing great quality and a fantastic customer experience.	Write a business plan. Incorporate your business. Have a plan for taxes. Apply for an EIN number. Get insurance coverage. Find an approved facility. Apply for a business license. Follow good food safety practices. Label your products correctly. Get the right equipment. Figure out who you will sell to. Make outstanding products. Market yourself.
https://www.wikihow.com/Do-the-Hustle	How to Do the Hustle	To do the hustle, stand with your feet close together and walk forward to the beat in a right, left, right pattern. Bring both feet back together on the fourth step and tap them together. Next, take small steps backward in a left, right, left pattern and tap your feet together on the fourth step. Then, twirl to the right, clap, twirl to the left, clap, and start the entire sequence over again. Don't forget to choose music with a disco beat!	Locate some disco music to dance too. You do not need the exact "Hustle" dance song, but something similar would be appropriate. Hustle music is in 4/4 time, which means there are 4 beats per measure. You will want a disco song that has 4 beats per measure. "Shake Your Groove Thing" and "Disco Inferno" are classic examples of disco songs in 4/4 time. To determine the time of a song, listen to the song for a while. As you feel the rhythm, clap your hands every time you hear a major beat in the song lyrics. This will get you your "top" number, which is usually always 4 or 8. For the "bottom" number, listen closely to the baseline. Clap your hands every time you hear a major beat in the baseline. The "bottom" number is also, almost every time, 4 or 8. You can find more information about the time of songs here How to Calculate the Time Signature of a Song. Pick out a location to practice. This could be your living room, bedroom, or a larger dance studio. Before you begin practicing, clear away any clutter in the room so that you don't trip and fall. It is best to first practice on a carpeted floor, especially if you have a tendency to trip over your feet. If you are not in a dance studio, try to find a long mirror (usually hang on the back of bedroom/bathroom doors). Seeing yourself dance in front of the mirror will improve your presentation when you go to dance in front of other people. You will be able to see whether you are moving your upper torso enough, how wide your steps are, etc. If you are dancing on hardwood floors, try and wear tennis shoes, especially for first time dancers. Wearing socks, ballet shoes, or Toms can cause you to slip on waxed hardwood floors. Learn to count the beats. The count for the hustle dance is "1, 2, 3, And. 1, 2, 3, And. Etc." The "And" is the transition between one major part of the dance and the next. Practice stepping to the beat. Turn the music off and just count aloud to yourself. Step right, left, front and back while staying in rhythm. Maintain the beat in your head and allow your footsteps to follow the beat. Practice moving your upper torso as well. While your feet are the most crucial part of the dance, your upper body shouldn't be stiff. Your body should move in and out, up and down with the beat as well. Dress appropriately for the dance routine. When you are practicing you will want to wear loose fit clothing. This is because there are arm, leg, and hip movements. You need room to move freely and loose. Sweatpants, and a loose t-shirt are great to practice in. When you go out to parties and show off your dance routine, you will want to wear something different. Once more, you will want something loose. Don't wear skinny jeans, or tight fitting blouses when dancing the hustle. You will want a shirt with a little extra room, and pants which give an extra inch or two. You can also wear 1970's style clothes to go with the dance. Bellbottoms, disco shirts, and hippie jackets are all great. Go all out, and really recreate the 70's scene. Find an experienced partner to practice with. While this isn't an absolute necessity, you will be able to critique one another on how to make each other's dance better. The hustle is traditionally a line dance, meaning that you dance in a line with other people, turning 90 degrees between full dance routines. Having a partner nearby, dancing with you, will get you accustomed to having other people nearby as you dance. The person you choose does not have to be a professional. Having two novices learn the dance at the same time together can greatly improve one another's skills. Having a partner with you as go out to clubs/parties and dance will also increase your self-esteem as you dance. The goal of any dance is to have fun, so having a partner with whom you have practiced with can increase your motive to go all out. "Cha-Cha Slide" is an example of a famous line dance done at parties. Walk forward at a steady beat. Begin by standing upright, with your hands to your sides, and your feet closed together. Walk forward in the following pattern: right, left, right. The fourth step is to bring both feet together and tap them. If you are following the correct beat, "1, 2, 3, And" is "right, left, right, tap." Each of your steps should be fairly small steps, about 6 inches (15 cm) in front of the other. You do not want your steps to be too long, otherwise you could bump into someone else in front of you. As you are making the steps, keep your hands to the side, but move them in circular motions. Try to keep your hands moving in the same way your feet are. Every time you move your right foot, move your right hand forward, left foot, left hand, etc. Your hands should move similarly to pedals on a bicycle. Take steps backwards as you follow the beat. After you have tapped your feet together, move your feet backwards in small steps. The pattern should go: left, right, left. The fourth step is to tap your feet together. If you are following the correct beat, "1, 2, 3, And" is "left, right, left, tap." After you get done this sequence of moves, you should be back in the original position you were in at the beginning of Step 1. Each of these backwards steps should be fairly small, about the same size as the forward steps (6 inches in front of one another). Do not make them too large otherwise you could bump into another dancer behind you. As you are taking the steps backwards, move your hands backwards as well. Every time you move your left foot backwards a step, move your left hand backwards in a circular motion, right foot, right hand, etc. Your hands should look similar to bicycle pedals moving backwards. Twirl to the right. After you have finished moving forwards and backwards, you are ready to twirl. This move is commonly referred to as a "step-turn-step-clap." You first step your right foot slightly to the right, about 6 inches (15 cm). This foot will be your plant foot for the turn. Lift up your left foot, and turn clockwise about 270 degrees. As you are turning, lean your body weight on your right foot. After you have turned, you will take another step forward with your right foot. Finish off this sequence by bringing your hands together and clapping them once. The "step-turn-step-clap" should follow the "1, 2, 3, And," beat. Keep your arms out at 45 degree angles as you are twirling. Twirl to the left. After you have clapped, you can then move on to turning back the other direction. Take an initial step with your left foot, slightly to the left, about 6 inches (15 cm) away. This left foot will be your new plant foot. Lift up your right foot and twist your body counter-clockwise 270 degrees. As you are turning, lean your weight on your left plant foot. After you have turned, take another step forward with your left foot about 6 inches (15 cm) away. Finish off this sequence of dance moves by bringing your hands together in front of your chest and clapping once. Keep your arms out at 45 degree angles as you are turning. Just like before, this "step-turn-step-clap" will follow a "1, 2, 3, And," beat. When you get done this sequence of moves, you should again be right back where you started. Point up and down. This move was made famous by John Travolta in the movie "Saturday Night Fever." Plant your feet about 6 inches (15 cm) apart from one another. Then make a "Number 1" sign with your right hand (right pointer finger sticking out). Take your right arm and place it in the air as high as it will go. Point rightward toward the ceiling. Then immediately take your right arm and place it down as far as it will go. Point leftward toward the ground. You will do four sets of these. This means that you will go, with your right arm, "up-down-up-down-up-down-up-down." The sequence follows the basic beat you have been using all along: "1, 2, 3, And. 1, 2, 3, And." As you are moving your right arm upwards, and towards the right, do the same with your head/eyes. Simply follow your right hand with your eyes. When your hand goes down, and to the left, follow again with your head/eyes. This is a great time to bring in some hip movement. When your hand is pointing upwards, and towards the right, twist your hips slightly to the right. When your hand goes to the left, and down, turn your hips to the left. Perform a chicken dance. After you are done pointing, move directly into the chicken style dance. First, you will make fists with both hands. Then roll them over one another directly in front of your chest. You will do this for the first two beats of the "1, 2, 3, And" rhythm. Count "1, 2" in your head before you move onto the next part of the routine. Next, place your hands on your hips and bend your elbows outwards at 90 degree angles. For the third beat of the rhythm, turn your upper body towards the right, and move your "wings" (elbows) once. Then, for the fourth beat, move your upper body to the left, and move your "wings" once again. Each time you move your "wings," lift your feet up so that you are on your toes. Click your heels together. You will do this for both beat 3 and 4. The basic beat "1, 2, 3, And" should be "roll hands, roll hands, wings right, wings left." Change the position of your body. Because the hustle is a line dance, you will need to turn your body 90 degrees before you begin all of the steps all over again. Move your right foot backwards about a foot. Then move your left foot backwards a foot as well. After you get this second step backwards complete, place your entire weight o your left foot. Lift your right foot an inch off the ground. Turn your body 90 degrees clockwise (or counter-clockwise, depending on the movement of a particular dance group) while leaning your weight on your left foot. Finally, reposition your feet, and close them together. You can even click your feet together to perform a more accentuated move. The basic beat "1, 2, 3, And" will be "right, left, turn, close." Commit the moves to memory. Try practicing the basic steps first without music. This will give you a chance to take the different steps in sections. You also won't have to worry so much about having to constantly stop and restart the music. Once you have the moves committed to memory, turn on the music and perform the steps with the beat. Do this for at least two songs. Remember each disco song is slightly different. If you get so used to dancing to one song, you won't be able to apply the moves to others. After you have practiced for a while. Wait about an hour before you begin to dance again. See if you can get up, and do all of the moves without being prompted by the beat of music. If you can do the steps right then and there, you should have them successfully committed to memory. Use a partner in your dance routine. If there isn't a line at your party, you can still do the hustle by yourself, and even with a friend. Take your partner's hands in the first two steps as you are moving forwards and backwards. Note: your partner will start the hustle by moving backwards, while you are moving forwards, and vice versa. When you are turning in the next few steps, release your hands and turn at the same time. When you are both finished a turn, you will both clap in front of one another. You can also take turns twirling, watching the other partner do one twirl, and then you do the next twirl. When you do the John Travolta "point" you should do it facing one another. You can point in the same directions, or alternate for a neat effect. For example, when you point right and upwards, your partner will point left and downwards. Perform the chicken move in front of one another. Vacate the step where you turn 90 degrees clockwise. Move your right foot back, then your left. Move your right foot forward, then your right. Then begin the steps all over again. Throw in some additional moves. The hustle is a very forgiving beat, and as long as you keep the basic rhythm as outlined above, you can throw in moves from swing, salsa, merengue, west-coast swing, and cha-cha with relative ease. You can toss in different moves between major steps in the hustle, or after you have completed all of the major steps one time through. Some examples: hips thrusting forwards as you keep your hands in the air; side slides to the left and right; and/or lifting your right leg up with your right arm, lifting it four times. Whatever moves you choose, make sure that you are still following the basic beat of "1, 2, 3, And." If you are doing the hustle with a friend, stand and clap as you watch them do some extra moves. They can do the same as they watch you bust some new moves. Then join back together and go back into the routine hustle steps.	Locate some disco music to dance too. Pick out a location to practice. Learn to count the beats. Dress appropriately for the dance routine. Find an experienced partner to practice with. Walk forward at a steady beat. Take steps backwards as you follow the beat. Twirl to the right. Twirl to the left. Point up and down. Perform a chicken dance. Change the position of your body. Commit the moves to memory. Use a partner in your dance routine. Throw in some additional moves.
https://www.wikihow.com/Survive-Alone	How to Survive Alone	Being alone can feel scary or intimidating, but with a little preparation and the right mindset, you can survive being alone. If you plan to live alone, find a place that is near friends or family or close to the places you plan to go to the most, like work or school. When you live alone, you'll need to learn to deal with lots of little things that may feel new or scary, but try not to get overwhelmed. For example, if you're scared you'll burn the house down if you try to cook, start small and learn how to make a simple dish or two. You can also try to embrace your freedom by personalizing your space and making your own rules and schedules.	Choose the right spot. You'll want to find a house or apartment that is the right size for one person and is in a convenient location for you. If you have friends or family in the area, choose a location that will make it easy for them to visit you. If you're moving to a new city and don't know anyone, choose an area close to the places you plan on frequenting the most. This may be your job, your school, downtown restaurants, or local parks, depending on your preferences. Make sure you look into the safety of your new neighborhood. You can investigate by asking locals, looking at local crime maps, and touring the area yourself. Be confident. Try not to get scared living on your own. There will probably be lots of little things that you will have to learn how to deal with that will be brand-new to you, but try not to get overwhelmed. When you're on your own, you won't have anyone else to take care of everyday things for you, so you'll need to learn to face your fears. If you're afraid of bugs, try standing up to the next spider you see instead of running away. If you're convinced you'll burn the house down if you try to cook your own meal, start small and learn how to make a simple dish. Make sure you have proper security at your house or apartment, including outdoor lights, good locks on your doors, and maybe even an alarm system. Embrace your freedom. Living alone can be great, and there are lots of things you can do to live alone happily. Take some simple steps like personalizing your space, inviting friends over frequently, and creating a schedule for cleaning and maintaining your home to make living alone more fun and less stressful. One of the great things about living alone is that you get to make your own rules. If you want to have a giant beanbag chair or a hammock in your living room instead of a couch, there's no one to tell you you can't. Get out. Living alone doesn't mean you need to be alone all the time. Staying social can make living alone much more enjoyable. Stay in touch with old friends. Even if you're far away from them, talking to someone you've known for a long time can make you feel so much better when you're feeling lonely. Introduce yourself to your neighbors. Being friendly with your neighbors will come in super handy if you ever need some help with something. Socialize with coworkers or classmates if you can. Join clubs or connect with people on social websites like meetup.com. Try volunteering for a cause you're passionate about to stay busy and meet like-minded people. Be self-sufficient. When you live alone, you have to learn how to manage your finances and plan for the future. Make sure that you get a house or apartment that you can really afford. Spending all of your income on an apartment will leave you with no money to have fun, which can make living alone much harder, so don't go over-budget. Budget for the essentials like food, gas, healthcare, insurance, and utilities. When it comes to non-essentials, carefully consider how much you can afford to spend each month. Try to put some money away in an emergency fund and in a retirement savings account. Avoid loneliness. In addition to inviting friends over to your home and getting out regularly, you will also need to learn how to be comfortable spending time alone at your new place. If you're accustomed to living with friends, a partner, or your parents, this might be a bit of an adjustment, but if you commit yourself to being independent, you'll learn how to combat your loneliness. Try to develop hobbies that you can do yourself. You can try anything from working on crossword puzzles to knitting sweaters to watching exercise videos. You're likely to feel more lonely when you're bored, so any enjoyable activity that can be done alone at your home will help keep these feelings at bay. If you're really feeling lonely, you might want to consider getting a pet. You will not only have a companion, but you'll also be busy taking care of your new animal, so you won't get as bored. If you rent your home, make sure to check with your landlord before getting a pet. Pay attention to the kinds of situations that typically make you feel lonely and try to make a change. For example, if you tend to feel lonely when you come home from work and watch television until bedtime, fill those hours with a more stimulating activity. If you get lonely because you used to cook elaborate meals for your family and now that you live alone you're eating TV dinners, learn how to cook for one. Don't be afraid. Many people are intimidated by the thought of going out to the movie theater or to a restaurant alone because they think that other people will judge them. The truth is that no one is likely to even notice that you are alone, and you'll still have a great time, so don't worry about going places alone! If you're having trouble getting over your fear, try starting small and working your way up to bigger feats. For example, if you really want to be able to go out to a nice restaurant alone, start by going out for coffee alone, then going to a casual restaurant alone, and finally going to a nicer restaurant. There are so many things you can do by yourself and still have a great time. Think about seeing a movie or a play, going to a sports game, getting a drink at a local bar, going ice skating, visiting the zoo, going to a gallery, or playing some games at an arcade. There is no reason why you can't enjoy any of these activities solo. Decide if you want to be open to meeting people. Sometimes you might just want some quality time by yourself when you're out, but other times you might really be looking for an opportunity to socialize. If you want to be alone at a place like a restaurant or coffee shop, you might feel more comfortable having something to do. Consider reading a newspaper or doing a crossword puzzle while you wait for your food. If you want to meet people, put all distractions, especially your phone, away. Being on your phone will make you appear less approachable to others. Make small talk with people and don't be shy about asking a group of people if you can join them. Use common sense. No matter where you are and what you are doing, be safe and use extra caution when you're alone.This means always being aware of your surroundings and avoiding places that seem unsafe. Depending on where you are going, you may want to bring a small can of mace with you. If you're walking to your car by yourself, it is wise to hold your keys in your hands so you will not be distracted by looking for them. You can also use your key as a weapon if necessary. Be careful about drinking too much and always make sure you have a safe way to get home. Travel alone. Once you've mastered the art of going out for an evening by yourself, you might consider going on a trip alone. This will allow you to plan a trip that is perfect for you without having to worry about anyone else's preferences. When you travel alone, you are in control of every aspect of your trip, from where you stay to how long you spend roaming the city each day. Take advantage of the opportunity to plan your dream trip. Use your social skills to meet people. If you know how to meet people at home, you can meet people while on a trip as well. Use the same cautions as you would at home when meeting new people, and have a great time! Don't panic. Getting stressed out will reduce your chances of surviving because you won't be thinking clearly. Take a deep breath and try to think about the situation logically. Try making a list of things you need to do in order of importance. Thinking about survival as a series of manageable tasks can help you stay focused and avoid panicking. Try not to dwell on all of the bad things that could happen. Instead, focus on the proactive steps you will take to prevent bad things from happening. Resist the urge to feel sorry for yourself or doubt your abilities. Keep reminding yourself that you're up to the challenge and will survive. Keep yourself motivated by making plans for what you will do when you make it back home. Resilience is just as important as calmness, so never give up! Be prepared. If you take some time to properly prepare yourself before any potentially dangerous outing, you will greatly increase your chances of surviving. Make sure you understand the environment you're in and the particular threats it poses. Surviving in the desert will require a different technique than surviving in the mountains or in the woods. Think about wildlife that might pose a threat. If bears are a concern, be sure to store your food away from your sleeping area. If snakes are a concern, be extra careful about watching where you step. Bring the proper supplies, including food and water, appropriate clothing, water purification tablets, a knife and/or hatchet, a fire starter, a first-aid kit, a map of the area, and a compass. If you plan on being out in the wilderness, consider taking a class to strengthen your survival skills. Before going out on any kind of adventure, always let at least one person know where you will be going and how long you plan on being out. Make sure this person knows to call for help if he or she can't get in in touch with you. Keep your basic needs in mind. Your main concerns should be getting adequate food and water, protecting yourself from the elements, and preventing illness and injury. Make a shelter appropriate for your location. Try to keep the climate in mind when choosing the materials to use. If the area is very hot, you will want to make sure your shelter protects you from the sun, but allows a breeze to come in. If the area is very cold, you will want to prevent as much wind penetration as possible. Building a fire will provide warmth, allow you to cook your food, keep predators away, and help you signal for help. If you don't already have one, try making a weapon like a spear to protect you against predators and hunt for food. Find clean water. Staying hydrated is essential, but it's also important to think about the safety of the water you are drinking. Boil or otherwise purify your water to avoid illness. Forage or hunt for food. Depending on your location you may be able to forage for fruits and nuts, hunt small animals, or fish. Be very cautious about eating any plants or insects that you do not recognize, as they may be poisonous. Always cook your food if possible. Treat any injuries right away. If you are bleeding, apply pressure to stop it. If you break a bone, you may have to create a splint using sticks and a piece of fabric. Always use antiseptic ointment for open wounds if you have it. Try to make contact. Use whatever means you can think of to let other people know where you are and that you need help. If you have a cell phone but do not have good enough reception to make a phone call, try sending a text instead. Use an emergency radio or flares if you have them. Use clothing or other items to spell out a message that can be read from above, such as SOS. Reflect the sun using a mirror or other shiny object to increase your visibility. Build a signal fire. Try to burn materials that create a lot of smoke, like evergreen boughs, in the daytime to keep your signal visible. The universal signal for help is three columns of smoke. If you're lost, stay put so someone can find you. If you attempt to find your way out on your own, you may just get lost further in the wilderness.	Choose the right spot. Be confident. Embrace your freedom. Get out. Be self-sufficient. Avoid loneliness. Don't be afraid. Decide if you want to be open to meeting people. Use common sense. Travel alone. Don't panic. Be prepared. Keep your basic needs in mind. Try to make contact.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Aquarium-Into-a-Gerbil-Cage	How to Make an Aquarium Into a Gerbil Cage	To make an aquarium into a gerbil cage, you'll need an aquarium that has at least 5 gallons of space for each gerbil you want to keep in it. You should also get a mesh lid with aquarium lid clips for the top of the tank so your gerbil can breathe. To set up the aquarium for your gerbil, line the bottom with aspen bedding or shredded paper, and attach a water bottle to the side of the tank. Also, add a food dish and some toys to keep your gerbil entertained.	Provide at least 5 US gal (19 L) of space for each gerbil. Get a new aquarium at a pet store or clean out an aquarium that was previously used for fish. Check the aquarium for cracks or other damage before you use it for your gerbils. Use a 10 US gal (38 L) tank for 1-2 gerbils, a 15 US gal (57 L) tank for 3 gerbils, a 20 US gal (76 L) tank for 4-5 gerbils, and a 30 US gal (110 L) tank for 6 gerbils. Never use a plastic gerbil habitat. They look like fun, but gerbils can easily chew through them and escape. Aquariums are easier to clean and safer for your gerbils than a wire cage. Gerbils can damage their teeth by gnawing on the bars of a wire cage. Clean the aquarium with a sponge and a water and bleach solution. Fill the tank with 1 in (2.5 cm) of warm water and put in 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of bleach. Use a clean sponge to wipe the sides, then dump out the water, rinse the tank thoroughly with clean water, and dry it with a clean towel. You can use this same method to clean out your gerbils' tank anytime it gets dirty. Just be sure to rinse it thoroughly to remove any traces of bleach and dry it off with a clean towel before you put your gerbils back in. Measure your aquarium and buy a mesh lid and aquarium lid clips. It's important to use a screen lid so that your gerbils can breathe in the aquarium. Slide the lid clips on to the lid and the sides of the tank to clip the lid securely in place. You can get a mesh lid for your aquarium at a pet store. They are the same kind that they use for reptile tanks. You can find a mesh lid with a door in it, or cut one in the middle of it yourself, so that you can easily reach into the gerbil cage without removing the entire lid. Fill the bottom of the aquarium with aspen bedding and some shredded paper. Put at least 2 in (5.1 cm) of aspen bedding in the bottom of your gerbil cage. Add a shredded sheet of clean paper or 3-4 torn up tissues for the gerbils to build nests with. Never use pine or cedar bedding in your gerbil cage. Pine and cedar bedding may cause respiratory problems, liver damage, and skin problems in gerbils. You can also add old toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls to the cage for the gerbils to chew on and make nests from. Install a water bottle in the aquarium. Buy a rodent water bottle and water bottle holder that you can hang or attach to the inside of the aquarium. Make sure the spout is at least 2 in (5.1 cm) above the bedding. Gerbils will pile up the bedding in the cage, so it's important that the spout of the water bottle is high enough that it won't leak onto the bedding or get clogged with wood chips. Put in a glass, ceramic, or metal food dish. Gerbils will chew through anything plastic, so don't use a plastic food dish. Get a food dish from the pet store or use something suitable you already have at home. Wash it out with warm water and soap before you put it in the cage. Make sure the dish is heavy enough that it will not tip over. A dish about 3 in (7.6 cm) in diameter and 1.5 in (3.8 cm) deep is suitable for your gerbils. They love to scatter their food, so it is not necessary to provide a bigger dish because they will most likely grab some food out and go eat it somewhere else rather than all be eating out of the dish at once. Add a mesh exercise wheel and some toys. Buy a mesh wheel and toys like chew toys and ramps or houses to climb on. It's important to use a mesh wheel and not a wire one because gerbils can get their tails caught between the slats of a metal wheel. You can find all kinds of toys and wheels for your gerbils in the rodent section of a pet store. Ask the employees if you need any help picking things out. Gerbils are very active and curious animals who need lots of exercise, so it's important for them to have a variety of activities available in their cage. Provide at least 2-3 toys and things to climb on for every 2 gerbils to stimulate them without overcrowding their cage. Put food and water in the cage and introduce your gerbils to their home. Fill up the water bottle with clean tap water and put some gerbil food mix in the food dish. Gerbil food mix is a special mix available at pet stores that will provide the main component of your gerbils' diets. Supplement your gerbils' regular food with some fresh fruits and vegetables. Put small amounts in at a time because the gerbils will probably cover it up with bedding when they are full. Try fruits like apple, orange, pear, and melon. Some good vegetables for gerbils are carrot, cucumber, and cauliflower. You can also scatter some food mix around the cage to allow the gerbils to practice their natural foraging behavior. Put the cage in a room where the temperature stays between 65 °F (18 °C) and 80 °F (27 °C). As a general rule, if the temperature in the room is comfortable for you, then it is fine for the gerbils. Don't put the cage next to a radiator, air conditioner, or other sources of hot or cold air. In the wild, gerbils have burrows to keep them out of the hot or cold, but in their aquarium, they do not have enough space for a burrow. It's important to keep them in a comfortable temperature range in your home. Keep the cage away from windows where the sun would shine directly into it. Place the aquarium where you will have daily contact with the gerbils. Make sure the cage is somewhere where you will see it every day so you remember to interact with your gerbils. This will help you keep a close eye on their food, water, and litter too. It's easy to get used to having your gerbils and leave them to themselves, but it's important to keep an eye on them and interact with them regularly to build a good bond with your pets. Choose a location where you can easily supervise if you have young children. Gerbils are small and delicate creatures. Make sure that young children handle them where you can keep an eye on them and teach them how to properly handle the animals. A public space like the living room where the whole family is together is a good location for your gerbils' home. Make a rule that your kids can only take the gerbils out when you are around until you are confident that they know how to handle them with care.	Provide at least 5 US gal (19 L) of space for each gerbil. Clean the aquarium with a sponge and a water and bleach solution. Measure your aquarium and buy a mesh lid and aquarium lid clips. Fill the bottom of the aquarium with aspen bedding and some shredded paper. Install a water bottle in the aquarium. Put in a glass, ceramic, or metal food dish. Add a mesh exercise wheel and some toys. Put food and water in the cage and introduce your gerbils to their home. Put the cage in a room where the temperature stays between 65 °F (18 °C) and 80 °F (27 °C). Place the aquarium where you will have daily contact with the gerbils. Choose a location where you can easily supervise if you have young children.
https://www.wikihow.com/Take-CBD-Oil-for-Pain	How to Take CBD Oil for Pain	CBD is a compound sourced from hemp. CBD affects a system in your body called the endocannabinoid system. Receptors from this system are found in immune tissue, which is responsible for controlling inflammation in the body, and in the hypothalamus and amygdala - brain structures involved in managing the stress response. Because of this, CBD oil may be able to help alleviate certain kinds of pain, like muscle pain, stomach pain, and pain caused by inflammation. If you're interested in taking CBD oil for pain, you can take CBD capsules, eat CBD edibles, or place drops of CBD oil under your tongue. Start with 5 to 10 milligrams per day, and gradually increase how much you're taking until you find a dose that helps with your pain. You can also apply CBD-infused lotions and balms directly to your skin if you have tense or sore muscles. Always purchase your CBD products from a reputable seller since CBD oil isn't regulated. Talk to your doctor before taking CBD oil for pain to make sure it's safe. CBD oil can interact with certain medications, so it may not be right for you if you're currently taking other medications for your pain.	Try capsules to ensure a consistent dose. CBD oil capsules are pre-measured, making them a convenient and discreet pain-relief option. As long as you choose a product that's been lab-tested to verify the concentration and purity, this is the most reliable way to get a consistent dose. If CBD oil is going to help you, you should feel the effects of the capsule in about 30 minutes. Use a tincture if you want to take CBD oil orally. CBD oil tinctures typically either come with a dropper or in a spray bottle. If you have a dropper, measure out 1-2 drops of the tincture and squeeze the drops under your tongue, then hold the drops in place for about 30 seconds before you swallow. If the tincture comes in a spray bottle, spritz the tincture one time on the inside of each of your cheeks. If the CBD oil works for you, you should start to feel some pain relief within about 15-30 minutes. You can also put tinctures in your drink if you don't care for the taste. However, it will likely take 30 minutes or more to take effect. Apply a CBD balm directly to the area that hurts for targeted relief. CBD extracts are often mixed with a substance like beeswax or coconut oil to create a balm. You can then massage this balm into your skin wherever you're experiencing pain. You may feel instant relief, but you're more likely to notice a difference after 30 minutes or more. Topical massages with CBD oil may be especially helpful at relieving neuropathic pain and pain due to inflammation. If your CBD balm doesn't work, consider trying a different carrier. For instance, some people may find a balm made with coconut oil more effective than one made with beeswax, and vice versa. You can also try a higher concentration of CBD if your balm doesn't work. Consume an edible made with CBD oil if you don't mind waiting for the effects. When ingested, CBD oil can take 2-4 hours to take effect. However, the effects tend to last longer than with other forms. Edibles come in many forms, including CBD-infused honey, drinks, brownies, cookies, and gummy candies. Edibles are especially helpful for widespread pain and soreness. CBD may make the edible taste faintly of grass, although it might not be noticeable in edibles with stronger flavors like chocolate. It can be very difficult to maintain a consistent dose with edibles. The amount and concentration of the CBD oil can vary between products, or even between batches of the same product. In addition, the way your body metabolizes the edible can be influenced by things like the time of day when you take the dose, as well as any other food you've eaten that day. Opt for a vape for quick delivery, but be aware of the risks. CBD oil is often sold in cartridges designed to fit on vape pens. The vape pen heats the CBD oil until it comes to a boil, and you inhale the vapor that's produced. You'll feel the effects almost instantly, but the long-term effects of vaping are still being studied. Because vapes use CBD oil in high concentrations, it's easy to accidentally take too high of a dose. High doses of CBD oil might lead to fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, and irritability. Choose a commercial CBD oil with third-party lab testing. No matter what type of CBD oil you decide to try, it's important to ensure that the label accurately lists the product's concentration, active ingredients, extraction method, and purity. The best way to do this is to choose a product that has been tested by an independent laboratory. Typically, the results of these tests will be posted on the website of the company that made the CBD oil. If a product does not list this information, consider choosing a different brand. To ensure you don't choose a product that contains harmful chemicals, opt for a CBD oil that was extracted with CO2. Talk to a doctor about your dosage and potential medication interactions. Before you start taking any new supplement, including CBD oil, it's important to talk to your doctor. They can help you determine what dosage you should start at, and they can also advise you whether the CBD oil might interfere with any medications you're currently taking, such as blood thinners. CBD oil can raise the level of some medications in your blood, such as blood pressure medicine, so it's especially important to talk to your doctor if you're currently taking any prescriptions. Read the label for dosing instructions on a specific product. In order to make sure you know exactly how much CBD you're taking, find the per-dose CBD amount for the product you're planning to use. If that information isn't listed on the product label explicitly, you can determine the amount of CBD in each dose by dividing the total CBD in the product by the number of doses the product contains. For instance, if you have a 30 milliliters (1 fl oz) bottle of a CBD oil that contains a total of 600 mg of CBD, then there would be 20 mg of CBD in each 1 ml dose. Start by taking a dose of 10-15 mg of low-concentration CBD oil. To avoid getting a higher dose of CBD than you're comfortable with, start with a small dose—no more than 10-15 mg, at first. That will allow you to get a feel for whether the CBD oil will affect your pain level, but your risk of unpleasant side effects will be lower. Although this dose is smaller than most people will require, it's still best to stick to a lower-concentration CBD oil, such as a 250 mg concentration. If you need to, you can move up to a higher concentration later on. Taking too high of a dose may cause drowsiness, lethargy, upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea. Increase the dose gradually if a smaller dose doesn't work. If you don't feel any pain relief from the CBD oil, or if you feel some effects but they aren't strong enough, you may want to try a higher dose next time. Try increasing your dose by about 5 mg until you get up to 30 mg. If that still isn't strong enough, try a higher concentration of CBD oil, such as 500 mg or 1000 mg concentrate. However, be sure to drop the dosing back down when you're trying CBD oil that's a higher potency than what you're used to. Do not increase the dose once you find what works for you. Unlike many other medications, you will not develop a tolerance to CBD oil. Once you find a dose that works for you, continue to take that same amount, and do not increase the dose. To avoid unpleasant side effects, always take the lowest possible dose that works for you. Stop taking CBD oil if the side effects bother you. Some people may experience dry mouth, drowsiness, fatigue, diarrhea, anxiety, irritability, or a reduced appetite when they take CBD oil. If you experience these side effects and they bother you, discontinue using CBD oil, or try a lower dose. Typically, these side effects are relatively mild, and they'll usually go away on their own after a few hours.	Try capsules to ensure a consistent dose. Use a tincture if you want to take CBD oil orally. Apply a CBD balm directly to the area that hurts for targeted relief. Consume an edible made with CBD oil if you don't mind waiting for the effects. Opt for a vape for quick delivery, but be aware of the risks. Choose a commercial CBD oil with third-party lab testing. Talk to a doctor about your dosage and potential medication interactions. Read the label for dosing instructions on a specific product. Start by taking a dose of 10-15 mg of low-concentration CBD oil. Increase the dose gradually if a smaller dose doesn't work. Do not increase the dose once you find what works for you. Stop taking CBD oil if the side effects bother you.
https://www.wikihow.com/Win-Your-Ex-Back	How to Win Your Ex Back	To win your ex back after a break-up, first take a step back and take some time to focus on yourself without talking to them. This might be hard, but you can turn to your family and friends for support while you get back on your feet. When you're ready to talk to your ex again, send them a simple message explaining how you have been working on improving your issues. Be patient with them, and don't try to rush a connection. When you eventually meet with them in person, pay close attention to their body language and tone of voice. If they smile, flirt with you and make lots of eye contact, it might be a sign that you can start talking about getting back together.	Limit your contact with your ex-partner. Once your partner tells you the relationship is over, avoid begging for another chance or calling your partner over and over again. Take a step back and respect your partner's desire for space and distance. Use this time apart to focus on your issues and what went wrong in the relationship, rather than try to talk to your partner directly. Limiting your contact may mean avoiding any messaging via text or social media. If you really feel you need more distance and space, you might want to consider unfriending your partner from Facebook and removing their number from your phone. This will prevent you from being tempted to drop in your partner's life while you are apart and can help you re focus on your issues and needs away from your partner. Identify the issues that may have lead to the break up. You can do this in an active way by keeping a journal and writing down your thoughts and feelings around the break up. Think about factors that may have lead to the break up, such as infidelity, a lack of trust, or a lack of sexual desire. Make a list of these factors and consider if you are responsible for any of these reasons. This can help you take ownership of the part you played in the break up and help you focus on issues that you may need to work through on your own. In the event your ex-partner does give you a second chance, you want to be sure you can step up and be a good partner. Part of this is acknowledging your shortcomings in the relationship and being willing to work on your shortcomings. Lean on family and friends. Break ups can be very difficult emotionally and mentally, so it is important that you reach out and lean on your support systems. Contact your family and close friends, and explain the situation to them. Try to find someone close to you that you can talk to and that you know is a good listener. Often, it is helpful to verbalize your feelings of anger, pain, hurt, or shame to a sympathetic listener. Depending on how close you are to your family or your friends, they may have seen you and your ex-partner together or they may have known you both well when you were together. They may be able to give you some insight and perspective on some of the possible issues in your relationship and ways that you can work on these issues. Be willing to listen to their advice, but remember that ultimately you will need to figure out how to work through your issues on your own. Seek professional support. If you are struggling with the break up with your ex-partner and are not sure how to unpack your issues, you may want to look for a therapist or a counselor you can talk to. A therapist can guide you through any anger, pain, or guilt you are experiencing as a result of the break up and help you work on addressing your personal issues. Working on your issues with a good therapist will also show your ex-partner that you are willing to acknowledge any mistakes you made in the relationship and that you are focusing on cleaning up your act. This is particularly important if the relationship ended due to infidelity, boredom, sexual issues, mental health issues, or even communication issues. Contact your ex-partner after a period of time. Rather than aggressively call or text your partner several times soon after the break up, take some time to think about the relationship and to recover from any high emotions you may be experiencing. When you feel you might be ready to reach out to your ex-partner, do so with one call or one text. Explain that you hope your ex-partner is well and that you have taken this time apart to work on your issues with the help of a therapist. Avoid acting bitterly towards your ex-partner if they tell you they are seeing someone else and try to respond with generosity. You do not want to be a source of negativity for your ex-partner and you do not want to turn them off in your attempts to reconnect with them. Begin the dialogue slowly and carefully. Once you make the first contact with your ex-partner, do not try to push the dialogue further or put pressure on your ex-partner to talk to you. Instead, remain casual about keeping the lines of communication open and try to space out your conversations via text message, email, or phone. It may take time for your ex-partner to feel comfortable enough to spend time in person with you or to have longer conversations with you. Be patient and do not bully or nag your ex-partner as you try to re establish a connection with them. Every relationship is unique, so it may take several weeks for you and your ex-partner to reconnect or it may take several months. Gauge your ex-partner's comfort level by gently suggesting meeting up in person for a coffee or a drink after a period of talking back and forth via text, email, or phone. Choose a place that you know will be comfortable for your ex-partner, preferably a public place, and be accommodating to your ex-partner's schedule when choosing the meeting time. It's important that your ex-partner feel that you are willing to meet them on their terms, as this will demonstrate respect and care for their needs. Look at your ex-partner's body language and tone of voice. As the communication between you and your ex-partner re opens, avoid jumping right into a discussion of whether or not your ex-partner would want to get back together with you. Instead, pay attention to your ex-partner's body language and tone of voice. If they appear distracted, bored, or disinterested, it may be a sign that it is not the time to ask them if they would like to get back together with you. If they make a lot of eye contact with you, appear engaged, and even flirt with you, these are all good signs it may be the right time to broach the subject of getting back together. You should also listen to your ex-partner as they speak as a way to tell if they are interested in getting back together. If they use terms like "we" or "us", they may be open to entering back into the relationship. Your ex-partner may also discuss how they feel, using "I" statements, and be willing to discuss your issues without judgement and with honesty. Own up to your issues. If your ex-partner agrees to meet with you in person, you should start the conversation by owning up to your issues. It's important that you focus on being generous, open, and honest with your ex-partner when you reconnect. You may decide to bring a list of your issues and details on how you are going to work on dealing with them, or you may explain how you have been working on your issues while you and your ex-partner have been apart. During this conversation, try not to criticize your ex-partner. Your focus should be on what you can do to change or shift your old habits so your ex-partner will consider getting back together with you. Broach the subject of getting back together when you both seem comfortable and open. After spending some time together talking in person, you may feel it is an appropriate time to tell your ex-partner that you would like to renew your romantic relationship. Do so in a direct, clear way and use "I" statements. For example: "Now that we are talking and reconnecting, I feel like I should be honest with you and tell you I would like to get back together." It's important that you follow this statement with a discussion of how you will approach the relationship this time around and how you are willing to shift or change your habits so the relationship is stronger. "I know I made mistakes in the past and I am working on my own issues outside of our relationship. But if you are willing, I would like for us to try to be together again." Discuss how you can make your relationship better the second time around. Once you feel you and your ex-partner have a good dialogue going about possibly building a new future together, you should ask your ex-partner what they feel you can do to make the relationship stronger the second time around. Be willing to listen to your ex-partner's suggestions and discuss possible ways you can both make the relationship more sustainable. You and your ex-partner may decide to go to therapy together to work on your issues with a professional. Often, couples therapy works best if both parties are invested in the future of the relationship and want to try to work on issues together. With some honest conversations, time spent together in therapy, and a commitment to change, you may end up winning back your ex-partner.	Limit your contact with your ex-partner. Identify the issues that may have lead to the break up. Lean on family and friends. Seek professional support. Contact your ex-partner after a period of time. Begin the dialogue slowly and carefully. Look at your ex-partner's body language and tone of voice. Own up to your issues. Broach the subject of getting back together when you both seem comfortable and open. Discuss how you can make your relationship better the second time around.
https://www.wikihow.com/Apply-Lip-Liner	How to Apply Lip Liner	To use lip liner, sharpen your liner for a precise application, part your lips slightly, and trace your natural lip line by using light, short strokes for a clean line. If you want a natural look, blend the liner into your lips and follow up with gloss. Otherwise, fill in your lips with liner before applying lipstick. Finally, to make lips look larger, use concealer on your lips and surrounding areas to blur the natural lip line and line just outside this area. To make lips look smaller, follow the same steps except draw slightly inside your natural lip line.	Exfoliate your lips (optional). If you don't have an exfoliating balm or scrub (available at most drug stores and shops that sell makeup), you can exfoliate your lips by applying a moisturizing lip balm and then gently scrubbing them with a clean toothbrush. Some experts recommend against exfoliating your lips, as this can cause small tears in the skin of your lips, making them dry and chapped in the long term. Having healthy, well-moisturized lips is better than exfoliating your lips, but if your lips are flaky, exfoliating is a quick way to make them smooth. Moisturize your lips. Before applying anything else to your lips, apply a light moisturizing balm. Make sure the balm isn't too waxy — you want it to sink into your lips, not sit on top of them. If your lips are dry, chapped, or cracked, it will be difficult to apply a smooth line to them, particularly if you intend to fill them in completely with liner. Wait for the balm to dry. Some experts recommend waiting 20 minutes to apply anything else to your lips after putting on a moisturizer. If you don't have that kind of time, wait at least a couple of minutes, and then dab your lips with tissue to remove any excess moisturizer. You want your lips to dry but well moisturized before you apply anything else to them. If you find your balm takes too long to dry, try applying it right before bed. This will help ensure that you have hydrated lips for when you do your makeup the next day. Prime your lips (optional). A primer isn't 100% necessary, but some makeup artists do recommend it, as it can help smooth your lips and hold both the liner and lipstick on your lips longer. If you intend to wear lipstick, you can apply a lip liner to your entire lips, and this will also help hold the lipstick in place. Concealer or foundation can be used in place of primer. These are good options if you're planning to change the shape of your lips. You can also apply concealer around your lips to highlight them. Choose your lip liner color. Choose your lip liner color based on what you intend to do with it. If you're planning to wear red lipstick, go for a red liner; if you're planning to keep your lips looking natural, go for a nude or soft pink liner. You can also look for a lip liner that matches your natural lip color. This will work with any shade, though it may mute some bolder colors a little bit. Sharpen your lip liner. Always sharpen your liner before using it. A sharp liner will give you a good, precise line. When your liner is dull, it's closer to the wood of the pencil, and if any pieces are sticking up from the wood they might scratch your lips. Sharpening your liner before each use helps to remove bacteria before you use it. A trick to make sharpening easier is to place your lip pencil in the freezer 20 minutes before sharpening it. This is supposed to help prevent the tip from breaking off, and should produce a cleaner, sharper point. Warm up the lip liner. Before using your lip liner, warm up the tip by drawing on the back of your hand. This way it will go on to your lips more smoothly. Another way to warm up your lip liner is to rub the tip between your thumb and index finger. Part your lips slightly. Parting your lips slightly will help you stick to their natural shape as you line them. Trace your natural lip line. Many artists recommend sticking to your natural lip line, as overdrawn lips can look unnatural. A common thing to do is to start at the center-top and center-bottom of your lips and then work outward. Another common lining method is to start at the center, drawing an “x” at your cupid's bow, and then outline the corners and bottom of your mouth before lining the rest of your lips. This helps get achieve an even shape. You can even do this, then fill in your liner on your lips if you want to skip lipstick. As you trace your natural lip line, be extra careful to ensure that you've applied liner to any creases or cracks in your lips; this will help prevent your lipstick from bleeding. To get a fuller look without over lining, trace from the outside corner to the center of your lips instead of from the center out. This helps create a fuller, rounder shape. Move in light, short strokes. Moving in light, short strokes will give you a more precise line than trying to trace over your line in one smooth movement. If the liner tugs at your lips at all, it's too hard. Try warming the tip up by rolling it between your thumb and index finger, or drawing on the back of your hand; you can also see if sharpening it helps. Complete your look. What you do after lining your lips depends on whether you plan to keep your lips looking natural, or to wear lipstick. If want a natural look, you'll blend the liner into your lips and follow it up with gloss. If you want to wear lipstick, you'll fill in your lips with liner before applying the lipstick. Blend a nude liner into your lips for a natural look (optional). If you're not wearing lipstick and simply want to use liner to define your lips, use a nude liner and fill in your lips with the pencil after you've outlined them. You could then finish the look off with a clear gloss. Even if you're not wearing lipstick, a little bit of lip liner lightly applied to your natural lip line can do wonders for helping to define your lips. If you're going for a natural lip, your lips should now be done! Fill in your lips with liner. Using swift, short strokes, fill in your entire lips with liner. This will give you a good base that will help your lipstick stay put longer. It will also help keep the lip color even, meaning the lipstick won't change color where it overlaps with the liner. Some people fill their lips in with liner and just wear the liner itself. If you do this, consider using a gloss or similarly colored lip balm over top of the liner to help it look smooth and even. Apply your lipstick. Starting at the center of your lips and working outwards, apply your lipstick to your lips. For a lighter and/or more precise application, use a lip brush to apply your lipstick. Even if you want your lipstick to go on thick, you can use a brush — it'll just take a couple of layers to get the same thickness as using the lipstick. Refine your line. Once your lips are lined and filled, the last thing you'll want to do is clean up and even out your line. You can clean up the line with a bit of moisturizer or makeup remover on the edge of a cotton swab or kleenex. If you need to refine the line, simply draw over the necessary areas with your lip liner, then use your lip brush to blend where needed. Apply concealer or foundation around lips (optional). This is particularly helpful if you're wearing a dramatic color that has left small stains around the edges of your lips; it also helps prevent your lip color from bleeding out to the skin around your lips. Use a small brush or a foundation brush to paint a small amount of concealer or foundation around your lips, as needed. You can also set the foundation/concealer with a small amount of powder. Blot between applications (optional). It's really common to apply one layer of lipstick, blot it and then apply another layer. Blot the finished look, too, to keep lipstick from transferring to your teeth. To blot your lips, open them, stick some tissue or blotting paper between them, and then close them gently in an “mmm” position. If you're going to use tissue paper, make sure it's a thick, good-quality tissue that won't leave any bits of fluff on your lips. Set your lips (optional). Makeup artists often set lipstick by laying a thin layer of tissue over the lips and then dabbing a translucent powder over the tissue so that a small amount of powder gets on to the lips and helps hold the lipstick in place. Choose your colors. Choose a nude liner and nude lipstick for a natural look, or a more dramatic liner and matching lipstick if you're feeling more adventurous. Note that darker colors and mattes can make lips look smaller. Apply a concealer to your lips and the surrounding area. This will help blur your natural lip line. It will also help your liner and lipstick stay put. Keep it natural (optional). To make your lips look slightly larger, line just outside your natural lip line. To keep it looking natural, only go a very small step beyond your natural lip line. Go big (optional). If you want your lips to look significantly larger, you're better off using a two-toned method, with a liner that's slightly darker than your lipstick. Use a darker colored lip liner at the outside corners of your mouth and bring it in toward the center. Then, use a lighter color in the center of your lips. In 2014 Kylie Jenner sported newly plumped lips with a '90s-inspired lining style of having a darker liner and a lighter lipstick. Experts say it's important to use a darker liner and then lipstick that's only slightly lighter (e.g., a burgundy liner and a cranberry lipstick) for this look. Return to your natural lip line at the corners of your mouth. Regardless of what size you go, make sure that you return to your natural lip line as you near the corners of your mouth. If you don't, you'll end up with clown lips. Heavily apply lipstick to the center of your lips. As you do this, be sure to leave space between the lipstick and the lip liner, as you'll be pulling the lipstick up into the liner and blending the two in the next step. Go thick with this application, as you'll need to be able to drag it up and blend it into your lip line. Use a brightly-colored lipstick to make your lips look bigger. However, if you'd prefer a more subtle look, you can use lip gloss instead. Blend the liner and lipstick together. Use a lip brush to pull the lipstick up to your lip liner, and blend the two. Run your ring finger or pinky finger over your lips. Do this gently back and forth until you've smoothed out any remaining hard lines. You want your lips to look smoothly graded, with just slightly darker edges leading into a lighter, plump center. You're done! If you'd like you can dab a tiny amount of gloss or shimmery powder in the center of your bottom lip, which will help make it look a bit more plump. Choose your colors. Choose a nude liner and nude lipstick for a natural look, or a more dramatic liner and matching lipstick if you're feeling more adventurous. Note that darker colors and mattes can help make lips look smaller. Apply a concealer to your lips and the surrounding area. This will help blur your natural lip line. It will also help your liner and lipstick stay put. Draw slightly inside of your natural lip line. Using short and swift strokes, line just inside of your natural lip line. Use a nude lip liner for nude-looking lips, or a darker shade for a more dramatic effect. Darker colors can help make lips look smaller. Clean up around your lips. Once you're done lining and filling in your lips, remove any stray lines with a kleenex or cotton swab, then use a concealer brush and some foundation or concealer to clean up around the lip liner and further hide your natural lip line. Buy a good-quality lip liner. Good-quality lip liners are available at drugstores and makeup shops: you just need to know what to look for. Always try before you buy. A good liner should easily draw a smooth, richly colored line on your hand. You should try to get a new pencil every 3-6 months. Avoid liners that go on translucent, chalky, and/or crumbly. If it's at all difficult to draw a line on the back of your hand with a liner, avoid it. Know what colors to buy. Some makeup aficionados have a matching lip liner for every color of lipstick they own. If you only buy one color of lip liner, however, make it a nude or natural one. A solid beginner's set of lip liners would include one nude, one red, and one pink. Get a good sharpener. Unless you're using a liner stick that twists up (these usually come in plastic casings), you'll be using something similar to a pencil crayon. You'll need a pencil sharpener to keep your liner in good shape. There isn't a lot of advice available as to how to purchase a good-quality sharpener; it's best to ask friends or do an online search for highly reviewed sharpeners within your price range. Sharpeners can cost anywhere from $2 to over $40, but it's certainly possible to get a good-quality one for under $10. Have some tissue paper or cotton swabs available. Especially when you're new to lining your lips, you may need to clean up the lines. It's a lot easier to do if you have a cotton swab or tissue paper handy. For particularly stubborn marks, put a little bit of moisturizer or makeup remover on some tissue paper or the tip of a cotton swap, and gently rub at the mark until it disappears. It can help to dab a tiny amount of moisturizer on the mark then use the dry side of the cotton swab to rub the mark away. Get a good lip balm. Moisturizing your lips before applying a liner can help prevent them from drying out, which can make your liner look dry and crumbly when it sinks into the cracks that form in your lips when they're dry. A good lip balm will sink into your lips and make them feel moisturized. Avoid anything too goopy, which will make it difficult to apply anything else to your lips. Get a lip primer (optional). Some makeup artists suggest applying a lip primer to your lips before doing anything else, as this can help lengthen the life of your liner and lipstick once they're on your lips. If you don't have a primer, you can also use concealer or foundation to prime your lips.	Exfoliate your lips (optional). Moisturize your lips. Wait for the balm to dry. Prime your lips (optional). Choose your lip liner color. Sharpen your lip liner. Warm up the lip liner. Part your lips slightly. Trace your natural lip line. Move in light, short strokes. Complete your look. Blend a nude liner into your lips for a natural look (optional). Fill in your lips with liner. Apply your lipstick. Refine your line. Apply concealer or foundation around lips (optional). Blot between applications (optional). Set your lips (optional). Choose your colors. Apply a concealer to your lips and the surrounding area. Keep it natural (optional). Go big (optional). Return to your natural lip line at the corners of your mouth. Heavily apply lipstick to the center of your lips. Blend the liner and lipstick together. Run your ring finger or pinky finger over your lips. You're done! Choose your colors. Apply a concealer to your lips and the surrounding area. Draw slightly inside of your natural lip line. Clean up around your lips. Buy a good-quality lip liner. Know what colors to buy. Get a good sharpener. Have some tissue paper or cotton swabs available. Get a good lip balm. Get a lip primer (optional).
https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Facial-Hair-Permanently	How to Remove Facial Hair Permanently	If you want to permanently remove unwanted facial hair, schedule consultations with several skin clinics near you to find a licensed, experienced electrologist who performs needle electrolysis. Be prepared to undergo as many as 10-12 electrolysis sessions to fully remove the hair. Avoid shaving or plucking the hair on your face for 3 days prior to treatment, and drink 8 glasses of water the day before your appointment to ensure your skin is hydrated. After each treatment, apply a lightweight lotion to your skin to moisturize the area.	Search online to find electrologists in your area. An electrologist is a person who has gone through special training to perform the electrolysis procedure. Research different electrologists in your area and make a list of the ones you think are most qualified. Try to find at least 3-4 electrologists to start with. Look for electrologists with at least 5 years of experience in the field, with positive reviews on their business page and social media and a professional-looking website. Many cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists offer electrolysis in their offices, so you might want to start by searching for these. Ask your family and friends for recommendations. Read online reviews to get a good idea of an electrologist's previous work. Check the credentials of the electrologists on your list. In many states, electrologists must be licensed or certified in order to practice. If you live in a state with these requirements, make sure that the electrologist's license is on display when you visit the office. If your state doesn't require licensure, choose an electrologist who has obtained certification from an accredited electrology school. Even if your electrologist is licensed, check to see if they are registered with a professional organization, such as the American Electrology Association (AEA) in the U.S. This indicates a commitment to ongoing education in their field. Do not undergo a procedure from someone who is not certified. Attend several consultations before you make a decision. Write down any questions you have before your consultations and make sure you feel that they have been answered fully. Be sure to ask whether the electrologist uses needle electrolysis, as this is the only kind approved by the FDA and American Medical Association (AMA). Some of the questions you might ask could include the length of each session, how many sessions the electrologist estimates you will need, and the cost of each session. You may also want to ask about how the procedure will feel and how long the clinic has been in business. Make sure you talk to the electrologist about the results you hope to achieve. Show them where unwanted hair on your face is located, as this might affect the final results. Ask about sanitary procedures. Since electrolysis leaves your skin vulnerable to infection, ask the electrologist what procedures the clinic practices to protect its patients. Do they wear gloves? Do they use proper sterilization procedures, such as wiping down all equipment with sanitizer or using individual needles for each client? Look around while you're in the office. Ask yourself if the office and exam rooms seem neat and clean. Do the technicians and staff seem to be practicing sanitary methods? Check to see if the technician washes their hands before examining your skin. Most importantly, ask yourself if you feel comfortable. If the answer is no, keep looking. Be prepared for several sessions. Each individual treatment session may take only a few minutes or up to an hour, depending on how many individual follicles must be treated, but electrolysis often requires 10-12 treatments over a period of several months for desired results to be achieved. The appointments should be scheduled no closer than 1-2 weeks apart so that your skin has time to recover. Do not shave or pluck the hair on your face for 3 days prior to treatment. The technician has to be able to grab the hair with a pair of tweezers in order for the electrolysis treatment to be effective. Refrain from shaving or tweezing before your appointment as you prepare for electrolysis. Drink 8 glasses of water the day before your appointment. Dehydrated skin is more difficult to treat with electrolysis, so make sure you drink a full 8 glasses of water the day before your appointment. Hydration will help your skin to heal more quickly, as well, so keep hydrating after treatment. Avoid caffeinated drinks the day of your appointment as they can increase your skin's sensitivity. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser prior to treatment. Electrolysis can leave your skin vulnerable to infection as you recover, so it's important to make sure to thoroughly wash your face before treatment. Use a gentle cleanser and a light moisturizer. Avoid harsh skin care treatments prior to electrolysis. Chemical peels, waxes, and other facial treatments can leave your skin feeling sensitive. This can lead to an uncomfortable reaction to the electrolysis treatment, so avoid these treatments for about a week prior your first treatment. Since your followup appointments will probably only be 1-2 weeks apart, wait until you have finished electrolysis completely before resuming these treatments. Take deep breaths and listen to music to stay calm. To stay calm during the procedure, take deep breaths and focus on the results you hope to achieve. You can also bring headphones and listen to your favorite music. During the procedure, the electrologist will insert a very thin needle into the hair root, then remove the hair using tweezers. This process takes about 15 seconds per hair follicle. You may be given a topical numbing cream, or you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever prior to your appointment if you are concerned about discomfort. Moisturize your skin after your appointment. The best way to treat your skin after electrolysis is to behave as though you have a mild sunburn. Use a lightweight lotion to make sure your skin gets plenty of moisture. This will help it to heal faster, help prevent scabbing and will relieve discomfort. Do not touch or scratch your skin after treatment. Electrolysis leaves the hair follicle exposed for a short time after treatment. Touching or scratching your face can transfer bacteria to your vulnerable skin, leading to breakouts and infection. Try not to touch your face for the first 1-2 days after treatment. If you do need to touch your face, wash your hands first. If scabs form, allow them to fall off naturally. Picking at them can lead to scarring. Do not wear makeup for 1-2 days after electrolysis. If makeup gets into the hair follicle while it is healing, it can lead to irritation and possibly infection. Translucent powder is okay, but avoid all other forms of makeup for a day or two so your skin can heal. Wear a hat and SPF 15 sunscreen if you will be in the sun. Make sure to protect your face from exposure to UVA and UVB rays after you undergo electrolysis. Sun exposure on recently treated skin can lead to a form of discoloration known as hyperpigmentation. You should always wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 when you will be out in the sun, but it's especially important for the first 1-2 days after electrolysis, Avoid strenuous exercise for 1-2 days. Sweating shortly after electrolysis can cause skin irritation and clogged pores, which can lead to an infection. Take a day or two off from the gym after your electrolysis treatment to ensure you get the best results.	Search online to find electrologists in your area. Check the credentials of the electrologists on your list. Attend several consultations before you make a decision. Ask about sanitary procedures. Be prepared for several sessions. Do not shave or pluck the hair on your face for 3 days prior to treatment. Drink 8 glasses of water the day before your appointment. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser prior to treatment. Take deep breaths and listen to music to stay calm. Moisturize your skin after your appointment. Do not touch or scratch your skin after treatment. Do not wear makeup for 1-2 days after electrolysis. Wear a hat and SPF 15 sunscreen if you will be in the sun. Avoid strenuous exercise for 1-2 days.
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Critical-Essay	How to Write a Critical Essay	To write a critical essay, develop a thesis that expresses your essay's main focus and states an arguable claim. Next, write an introduction that gives a basic overview of your paper and introduces your thesis. Then, create paragraphs that discuss your specific ideas, focusing on one main idea per paragraph. Be sure to start each paragraph with a claim and use examples from primary and secondary sources to support that claim. Finally, create a conclusion that summarizes your main points.	Make sure that you understand the assignment. As soon as your teacher assigns the paper, read the guidelines and highlight anything that you do not understand. Ask your teacher to clarify the instructions if anything seems unclear or if you just don't understand the assignment. Perform a critical reading of your source(s). A critical essay assignment asks you to evaluate a book, an article, a movie, a painting, or some other type of text. In order to perform a critical analysis of any text, you need to become very familiar with the primary text. Get to know the text inside and out by reading and rereading it. If you have been asked to write about a visual text like a film or piece of art, watch the film multiple times or view the painting from various angles and distances. Take notes as you read your text. Taking notes as you read will help your to remember important aspects of the text, and it will also help you to think critically about the text. Keep some key questions in mind as you read and attempt to answer those questions through your notes. What is the text about? What are the main ideas? What is puzzling about the text? What is the purpose of this text? Does the text accomplish its purpose? If not, why not? Is so, how so? Don't: summarize the plot — you should already be familiar with it. Do: jot down thoughts that may guide your paper: Does he mean __? Does this connect to __? Review your notes to identify patterns and problems. After you have finished reading and taking notes on your text, look over your notes to determine what patterns are present in the text and what problems stand out to you. Try to identify a solution to one of the problems you have identified. For example, you may notice that Frankenstein's monster is often more likable than Doctor Frankenstein, and make an educated guess about why this is. Your solution to the problem should help you to develop a focus for your essay, but keep in mind that you do not need to have a solid argument about your text at this point. As you continue to think about the text, you will move closer to a focus and a thesis for your critical analysis essay. Don't: read the author's mind: Mary Shelley intended Frankenstein's monster to be more likable because... Do: phrase it as your own interpretation: Frankenstein's monster is more sympathetic than his creator, leading the reader to question who the true monster really is. Find appropriate secondary sources if required. If you are required to use sources for your critical essay, you will need to do some research. See your assignment guidelines or ask your instructor if you have questions about what types of sources are appropriate for this assignment. Books, articles from scholarly journals, magazine articles, newspaper articles, and trustworthy websites are some sources that you might consider using. Use your library's databases rather than a general internet search. University libraries subscribe to many databases. These databases provide you with free access to articles and other resources that you cannot usually gain access to by using a search engine. Evaluate your sources to determine their credibility. It is important to use only trustworthy sources in an academic essay, otherwise you will damage your own credibility as an author. Using the library's databases will also help to ensure that you are getting plenty of trustworthy sources for your paper. There are several things that you will need to consider in order to determine whether or not a source is trustworthy. The author and his or her credentials. Choose sources that include an author's name and that provide credentials for that author. The credentials should indicate something about why this person is qualified to speak as an authority on the subject. For example, an article about a medical condition will be more trustworthy if the author is a medical doctor. If you find a source where no author is listed or the author does not have any credentials, then this source may not be trustworthy. Citations. Think about whether or not this author has adequately researched the topic. Check the author's bibliography or works cited page. If the author has provided few or no sources, then this source may not be trustworthy. Bias. Think about whether or not this author has presented an objective, well-reasoned account of the topic. How often does the tone indicate a strong preference for one side of the argument? How often does the argument dismiss or disregard the opposition's concerns or valid arguments? If these are regular occurrences in the source, then it may not be a good choice. (Note, however, that literary criticism often presents a very strong preference for one reading; this is not usually considered "bias" because the field of literary study is inherently subjective.) Don't: dismiss an author for favoring one point of view. Do: engage critically with their argument and make use of well-supported claims. Publication date. Think about whether or not this source presents the most up to date information on the subject. Noting the publication date is especially important for scientific subjects, since new technologies and techniques have made some earlier findings irrelevant. Information provided in the source. If you are still questioning the trustworthiness of this source, cross check some of the information provided against a trustworthy source. If the information that this author presents contradicts one of your trustworthy sources, then it might not be a good source to use in your paper. Read your research. Once you have gathered all of your sources, you will need to read them. Use the same careful reading strategy that you used when you read your primary source(s). Read the sources multiple times and make sure that you fully understand them. Take notes while you read your sources. Highlight and underline significant passages so that you can easily come back to them. As you read, you should also pull any significant information from your sources by jotting the information down in a notebook. Clearly indicate when you have quoted a source word for word by putting it into quotation marks and including information about the source such as the author's name, article or book title, and page number. Don't: highlight a phrase just because it sounds significant or meaningful. Do: highlight phrases that support or undermine your arguments. Develop your tentative thesis. Once you have developed your ideas about your primary source and read your primary sources, you should be ready to write a thesis statement. Effective thesis statements express the main focus of a paper and state an arguable claim. You may find it helpful to use a multi-sentence thesis statement, where the first sentence offers the general idea and the second sentence refines it to a more specific idea. Make sure your thesis provides enough detail. In other words, avoid simply saying that something is "good" or "effective" and say what specifically makes it "good" or "effective." Place your thesis statement at the end of your first paragraph unless your instructor tells you to place it elsewhere. The end of the first paragraph is the traditional place to provide your thesis in an academic essay. For example, here is a multi-sentence thesis statement about the effectiveness and purpose of the movie Mad Max: Fury Road : "Many action films follow the same traditional pattern: a male action hero (usually white and attractive) follows his gut and barks orders at others, who must follow him or die. Mad Max: Fury Road is effective because it turns this pattern on its head. Instead of following the expected progression, the movie offers an action movie with multiple heroes, many of whom are women, thereby effectively challenging patriarchal standards in the Hollywood summer blockbuster." Don't: include obvious facts ( Mad Max was directed by George Miller ) or subjective opinions ( Mad Max is the greatest movie of 2015 ). Do: present an argument that you can back up with evidence. Develop a rough outline based on your research notes. Writing an outline before you begin drafting your essay will help you to organize your information more effectively. You can make your outline as detailed or as scant as you want. Just keep in mind that the more detail you include in your outline, the more material you will have ready to put into your paper. You may want to use a formal outline structure that uses Roman numerals, Arabic numerals, and letters. Or, you may want to use an informal "mind-map" type of outline, which allows you to gather your ideas before you have a complete idea of how they progress. Begin your essay with an engaging sentence that gets right into your topic. Your introduction should immediately begin discussing your topic. Think about what you will discuss in your essay to help you determine what you should include in your introduction. Keep in mind that your introduction should identify the main idea of your critical essay and act as a preview to your essay. Don't: start with a cliche such as In modern society... ; Throughout history... ; or The dictionary defines.... Do: open on an intriguing fact, an anecdote, or another attention-grabber with relevant content. Other good techniques to open an essay include using a specific, evocative detail that links to your larger idea, asking a question that your essay will answer, or providing a compelling statistic. Provide background information to help guide your readers. Providing adequate background information or context will help to guide your readers through your essay. Think about what your readers will need to know in order to understand the rest of your essay and provide this information in your first paragraph. This information will vary depending on the type of text you have been asked to write about. Don't: summarize parts of the plot irrelevant to your essay. Do: tailor your introduction to your audience. A conference of English professors needs less background info than a blog readership. If you are writing about a book, provide the name of the work, the author, and a brief summary of the plot. If you are writing about a film, provide a brief synopsis. If you are writing about a painting or other still image, provide a brief description for your readers. Keep in mind that your background information in the first paragraph should lead up to your thesis statement. Explain everything the reader needs to know to understand what your topic is about, then narrow it down until you reach the topic itself. Use your body paragraphs to discuss specific components of your text. Rather than trying to talk about multiple aspects of your text in a single paragraph, make sure that each body paragraph focuses on a single aspect of your text. Your discussion of each of these aspects should contribute to proving your thesis. For each body paragraph, you should do the following: Provide a claim at the beginning of the paragraph. Support your claim with at least one example from your primary source(s). Support your claim with at least one example from your secondary sources. Develop a conclusion for your essay. Your conclusion should emphasize what you have attempted to show your readers about your text. Before you write your conclusion, spend some time reflecting on what you have written so far and try to determine the best way to end your essay. There are several good options for ending an academic essay that might help you decide how to format your conclusion. For example, you might: Summarize and review your main ideas about the text. Explain how the topic affects the reader. Explain how your narrow topic applies to a broader theme or observation. Call the reader to action or further exploration on the topic. Present new questions that your essay introduced. Don't: repeat the same points you made earlier in the essay. Do: refer back to earlier points and connect them into a single argument. Set aside your paper for a few days before revising your draft. By taking a break after you have finished drafting your paper, you will give your brain a rest. When you revisit the draft, you will have a fresh perspective. It is important to begin writing a paper far enough ahead of time to allow yourself a few days or even a week to revise before it is due. If you do not allow yourself this extra time, you will be more prone to making simple mistakes and your grade may suffer as a result. Give yourself sufficient time to do a substantive revision that clarifies any confusing logic or arguments. As you revise your paper, you should consider multiple aspects of your writing to make sure that your readers will be able to understand what you have written. Consider the following questions as you revise: What is your main point? How might you clarify your main point? Who is your audience? Have you considered their needs and expectations? What is your purpose? Have you accomplished your purpose with this paper? How effective is your evidence? How might your strengthen your evidence? Does every part of your paper relate back to your thesis? How might you enhance these connections? Is anything confusing about your language or organization? How might your clarify your language or organization? Have you made any errors with grammar, punctuation, or spelling? How can you correct these errors? What might someone who disagrees with you say about your paper? How can you address these opposing arguments in your paper? Complete your paper by carefully proofreading a printed version of your final draft. Read your paper out loud to make sure that you have identified any typos, grammatical errors, wordy or incomplete sentences, and other minor mistakes that may negatively affect your grade. Once you have identified any minor errors, revise your paper and print a fresh copy to turn in. If you are submitting your paper online or through email, check with your teacher or professor to find out what format s/he prefers. If you have used any textual formatting in your paper, you may wish to save it as a PDF file to preserve your formatting.	Make sure that you understand the assignment. Perform a critical reading of your source(s). Take notes as you read your text. Review your notes to identify patterns and problems. Find appropriate secondary sources if required. Evaluate your sources to determine their credibility. Read your research. Take notes while you read your sources. Develop your tentative thesis. Develop a rough outline based on your research notes. Begin your essay with an engaging sentence that gets right into your topic. Provide background information to help guide your readers. Use your body paragraphs to discuss specific components of your text. Develop a conclusion for your essay. Set aside your paper for a few days before revising your draft. Give yourself sufficient time to do a substantive revision that clarifies any confusing logic or arguments. Complete your paper by carefully proofreading a printed version of your final draft.
https://www.wikihow.com/Amend-a-Divorce-Decree	How to Amend a Divorce Decree	While a divorce decree is the final order of a judge, it can be amended if certain circumstances have changed. While you can't modify the division of property after the appeal period has passed, you can appeal ongoing responsibilities, like child support or visitation. Go to the website of the court where your original divorce case was heard to download modification forms. You can also find this paperwork at the clerk's office. To modify your decree, show that there has been a change in circumstances. For example, if your ex got a raise, you can ask for more child support. Once you fill out your motion, take it to the clerk's office, pay a filing fee, and schedule your hearing.	Find the correct forms. Most courts provide a form for divorce decree modifications. Especially in cases involving children, modifications are common as circumstances change. Keep in mind that after the period for appeal has passed, you can't have the division of property modified. However, any ongoing obligations or responsibilities such as child support, spousal support, or child visitation are subject to modification if circumstances change. You may have to use a different form depending on whether you want to modify custody and visitation, child support, or spousal support. Go to the website of the court where your original divorce case was heard and see if there are modification forms available for you to download. You also might find paper forms at the clerk's office. Draft your motion. To have a divorce decree modified, you must demonstrate that there has been a significant change in circumstances since the decree was entered. For example, if your ex-spouse recently got a promotion and should be paying more child support as a result, you can have the divorce decree modified to account for this change. In some states such as Alabama, court rules establish a rebuttable presumption that child support should be modified if the new amount calculated using the child support guidelines varies more than 10 percent from the original amount. Sign your motion in the presence of a notary. If you're making factual statements in your motion, you should sign it in front of a notary public. If you don't know where to find a notary, check and see if your bank provides free notary services to its customers. You also can find notaries at some private businesses such as check-cashing companies, or in the courthouse. Nearly every aspect of child or spousal support and visitation can be modified. If you're the one filing the motion for modification, it's up to you to prove that the change is great enough to require the decree be changed to accommodate it. For example, suppose your original decree had your kids coming to visit you every other weekend. However, your employer is about to transfer you to a new plant 500 miles away, which would make such frequent travel for such short periods of time unfeasible. In these circumstances, a judge might be willing to enter a modification with a more reasonable visitation schedule. Assemble your motion and make copies. Once you've signed your motion, assemble it and all attachments and make enough copies to send one to your ex-spouse and keep at least one for your records. Include any evidentiary documents as attachments. For example, if you are requesting the amount of child support be modified because you've changed jobs and have a significant change in income, you might attach copies of paycheck stubs. You also should attach a copy of the original divorce decree. Make sure you have a certificate of service and notice of hearing. These forms usually are available at the same place where you got the forms for your motion. File your motion. Take your originals and copies to the clerk's office of the court that issued your divorce decree and file your motion to modify. The clerk will stamp your originals and copies "filed" with the date after you pay the filing fee, usually around $100. The clerk also will schedule a date and time for your hearing and include this on the notice of hearing attached to your motion. Serve your ex-spouse. After your motion has been filed, you must send copies to your spouse to provide notice of your request for modification and the hearing scheduled. You can contact the sheriff's department or a private process serving company to serve the papers in person, or you can mail them certified mail. Attend mediation or pre-trial conferences as required. A motion to modify can become as lengthy and formal as a divorce trial itself. For this reason, many jurisdictions require you to complete mediation or attend a pre-trial conference before the motion is heard by a judge. Appear in court for your hearing. If your ex-spouse continues to contest your request for modification, or you are otherwise unable to reach an agreement, a judge will hear your motion and make a final decision on whether to modify the decree. Arrive at the courthouse early so you have plenty of time to park and go through security. Dress conservatively and professionally, and bring copies of all the documents you've filed along with any witnesses or evidence you wish to present. In court, rise when your name is called and speak only to the judge. Since you filed the motion, you will have the opportunity to speak first. After you've presented the reasons you believe the decree should be modified, the judge will give your ex-spouse the opportunity to present her side. Do not speak to her directly or interrupt her; speak only to the judge. After hearing both sides and any witnesses, the judge will issue her final ruling on your motion. You may receive the final order that day, or it may be mailed to you later. Determine whether you qualify to appeal. You have a brief period of time, usually 30 days, after your decree is entered to appeal some portion of the judge's decision. Either spouse can appeal a trial court's decision to an appeals court. An appeal turns on what happened during the trial, not what has happened since the trial. You can't introduce new facts or evidence on appeal – you're only arguing that the trial judge's decision was incorrect based on the information he had at the time. Keep in mind that settlement agreements typically can't be appealed, because you both agreed to the terms. You may be able to modify the agreement if circumstances have changed. Consider hiring an attorney. Even if you didn't have an attorney represent you at trial, appellate practice is considerably more complicated than trial practice, and divorce decisions are rarely overturned on appeal. If you did have an attorney, she may be willing to continue to represent you, or she may refer you to another attorney who specializes in appeals. Appeals arguments typically focus on issues of legal interpretation rather than factual disputes. Appellate judges generally won't second guess a trial judge's factual conclusions. An attorney will ensure that you have solid grounds for appeal and that all necessary documents are filed ahead of any deadlines. Draft your appellate brief. The appellate brief contains your legal argument as to why the trial court judge's decision was wrong and should be overruled. Unlike your initial divorce petition, you likely won't find forms to fill out for an appellate brief. You may be able to find briefs filed in other cases in the same court to use as guides. Typically an appellate brief argues the judge made a mistake either in applying or interpreting the law – not that the judge made a mistake of fact. For example, if the court concluded that your total income was $100,000 a year, you can't appeal that factual conclusion. However, if the judge arrived at that conclusion because he included money that legally should have been excluded from your legal income for the purposes of calculating child or spousal support, that would be an issue for appeal. File your appellate brief. When you file your brief, you must also follow your appellate court's rules for "perfecting" your appeal. These vary not only among states but also among appellate courts within a state. In addition to paying a filing fee, you typically will have to file a notice of appeal and order a trial transcript along with a written order asking the trial court clerk to send the trial court record to the court of appeals. Attend the appellate court hearing. After the appellate court receives all the documents for your case, it may hold oral arguments on either party's request. No testimony or evidence is presented; rather, appellate attorneys argue their cases based on the record of the case at trial. Once arguments are heard, the appeals court, typically consisting of a three-judge panel, will decide whether to accept or deny your appeal. In most cases, unless your judge made a serious error, the appellate court will uphold the original decree and you will have to follow it.	Find the correct forms. Draft your motion. Sign your motion in the presence of a notary. Assemble your motion and make copies. File your motion. Serve your ex-spouse. Attend mediation or pre-trial conferences as required. Appear in court for your hearing. Determine whether you qualify to appeal. Consider hiring an attorney. Draft your appellate brief. File your appellate brief. Attend the appellate court hearing.
https://www.wikihow.com/Eat-Bitter-Melon	How to Eat Bitter Melon	If you want to eat bitter melon, select the best fruit at the market by picking out smaller fruits that are light green. Wash the bitter melon in cold water before use, then slice it in half lengthwise and scoop out the core. Before cooking, sprinkle salt on your bitter melon pieces and leave them to sit for 10 minutes. To cook the bitter melon in a stir fry, fry onions and garlic in oil before adding the bitter melon slices and frying for 2-3 minutes. Finish by beating 2 eggs into the stir fry and seasoning with salt.	Look for a long, green warty fruit at the summer farmer’s market. Despite its name, bitter melon doesn't look like typical melon. Head to the farmer's market in July and August and keep an eye out for a vegetable that resembles a cucumber, but with much bumpier skin. Choose small, firm melon. When choosing from a group of bitter melon, it's best to go for the smaller, harder ones that are light green, as these won't be quite as bitter. As bitter melon age and grow, they become more bitter. If you see any bitter melon with a touch of orange or yellow, get them. These tend to be milder in flavor. Store bitter melon in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Once you've acquired some bitter melon and have brought them home, put them in an airtight container. Keep them stored in the vegetable drawer in your refrigerator until you're ready to prepare, cook, and eat them. Don't wait longer than 5 days or so, or else the bitter melon may start to spoil. Wash the melon. Before you cut and cook your melon, turn the kitchen faucet on cold and hold it under the water. Rub it with your hands or scrub it softly with a clean sponge to remove any dirt and/or pesticides. Slice the melon in half lengthwise and scoop out the core. Put the bitter melon on a cutting board and carefully slice it in half down the middle. Then take a spoon and scoop out the pith and seeds. Finally, slice the melon into thin half-moon-shaped pieces. Sprinkle salt onto the melon. Lightly and uniformly sprinkle salt all over the bitter melon pieces and let the salt sit on them for about 10 minutes. This will minimize the bitter taste of the melon, making it more palatable. Heat some oil in a wok on the stove. Get a wok or large, deep saucepan and pour in 1 tablespoon (14.8 mL) of vegetable or olive oil. Place the wok on a burner and turn the burner on medium-high heat. Add chopped garlic and onion to the wok. Use a knife to finely chop one small onion and 3-4 cloves of garlic on a cutting board. Put the chopped garlic and onion into the wok and stir it with a large wooden spoon until it's cooked and appears brown. For more flavor, chop and stir in tomatoes once the garlic and onion have browned. Add the sliced melon and stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Put 2 sliced melons into the wok and continuously stir it while it cooks. After about 2 or 3 minutes, you should notice that the melon is beginning to turn slightly translucent, which means it's almost cooked. Beat and pour 2 eggs into the wok. After the melon has been cooking for 2-3 minutes, whisk 2 eggs and slowly pour them into the wok and over the melon pieces. Continue to stir fry until the eggs are cooked and dry. Remove the wok from heat, and season with salt. Move the wok to a cold burner and turn off the warm burner. Use your wooden spoon to scrape the food out of the wok and into a bowl. Sprinkle in some salt to taste, and serve with rice or noodles. Make a bitter melon smoothie. Use a knife to chop the bitter melon as finely as possible on a cutting board and put it into a blender or food processor. Add in some pomegranate seeds and/or chopped mango to create a nice flavor. Either blend the chopped melon and fruit into a thin liquid and drink it as a juice, or add in some yogurt to make a smoothie. Drink bitter melon tea. Oftentimes, Asian markets carry bitter melon tea in the form of tea bags. The taste is similar to green tea. Drink a cup in the morning and cup at night to get a healthy daily dose. Have a cocktail made with bitter melon extraction. If you're of legal drinking age and are looking for a more creative way to consume bitter melon, try it in a cocktail. Use a box grater to finely grate the skin of one medium melon. Wrap the skin in a cheesecloth and twist it to squeeze out the juice. Put 1 tablespoon (14.8 mL) of juice into a cocktail shaker and add in 1 oz (29.6 mL) of simple syrup, ¾ oz (22.2 mL) of lime juice, ¾ oz (22.2 mL) of gin, and ice. Shake and pour the drink into a glass. Stir in 2 oz (59.1 mL) of soda water and enjoy!	Look for a long, green warty fruit at the summer farmer’s market. Choose small, firm melon. Store bitter melon in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Wash the melon. Slice the melon in half lengthwise and scoop out the core. Sprinkle salt onto the melon. Heat some oil in a wok on the stove. Add chopped garlic and onion to the wok. Add the sliced melon and stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Beat and pour 2 eggs into the wok. Remove the wok from heat, and season with salt. Make a bitter melon smoothie. Drink bitter melon tea. Have a cocktail made with bitter melon extraction.
https://www.wikihow.com/Erase-Negative-Influence-and-Live-Positively	How to Erase Negative Influence and Live Positively	To erase negative influence and live positively, start by identifying any negative people that might be dragging you down with their words or actions. Then, distance yourself from them by only inviting them out when you're with a group of positive friends, or, reducing how often you see them on the weekends. If you have to spend time with them, try counteracting their negativity with something positive. For example, say something like, “It might be raining now, but tomorrow's going to be sunny.” To combat a negative mood, try saying positive affirmations like, “You are what you think.”	Identify negative people in your work life. Take a moment to identify any negative company you may be associating with in the office. Ask yourself if any individuals take your time for granted on a regular basis or if they demand—overtly or covertly—that you divert effort from your task set in order to appease them. Such individuals may act selfishly by squandering their time while siphoning yours. They may show up late for work, meetings, or group activities may consistently contribute little, thereby placing undue burden on you and your coworkers. A negative individual may also display envy or jealousy towards you and make you feel bad about your accomplishments and achievements at work. They may tell you that you are not accomplished or that you did not deserve recognition for something you did. For example, when you receive a promotion or a bonus, the negative individual may tell you that "you got lucky" or "you didn't deserve such a pay bump". Think about any negative people you interact with at school. This could be individuals in your group of friends, peers in your class or even a professor or teacher. The negative individual may talk over you in class, put you down in front of others, or tell you your thoughts are stupid or incorrect when you share them at school. They may also try to embarrass you in front of your group of friends and make you feel worthless as an individual. A negative person may think the worst is going to happen and always see things as only good or bad, with an emphasis on the bad. This could be a friend who likes to remind you that "we are all doomed and alone" or a peer who tells you that you are "not smart" or "not unique". Identify negative people in your home life. A negative person in your home life, like a parent or sibling, may try to change you or convince you that you need to improve upon who you already are. You may doubt who you are and what you stand for due to the influence of this person and start to feel like your opinions and ideas are not valid or not worth sharing. The negative person may also continuously remind you that your opinions are not worthwhile or correct and try to chip away at your self-esteem and self-confidence. They may tell you you are "stupid", "worthless", or "dumb". They may also disregard your opinions when you talk by telling you to "shut up" or disregard what you have to say completely. Focus on spending less time and energy with negative people. To remove a negative person from your life, you should first put some distance between you and this person, whether they are at school, at work, or at home. This could mean not spending every weekend with a negative friend or not answering a negative friend's calls right away. Try to allow yourself time and space to release yourself from this person, especially if she is a close friend or relative. This could also mean shifting the amount of time you spend with negative individuals so it can be more positive and productive. Invite a negative person out with your more positive friends so she can see what being around positive conversation and attitudes can feel like. You could also limit the amount of airtime the negative person receives by going out together in a big group rather than one on one so you both have a chance to talk to others, rather than talk to each other about negative things. Establish boundaries with negative people. Though you may be tempted to cut out negative people from your life completely, you may be forced to work with a negative person on a project or live with a negative person as a roommate. Rather than let the person's negativity drive you crazy, you can try to create boundaries so you feel in control and safe around the negative person. Try to talk to others more than the negative person when you are working together on the group project or maintaining a different schedule than your negative roommate so you are both never home at the same time. Try to maintain these boundaries even if the negative individual attempts to encroach on them. Remind yourself that setting these boundaries will help both of you avoid a potential conflict and allow you to still work or live around this person out of necessity. Adopt a positive attitude around negative individuals. Take back the positivity in your life by adopting a more positive and open attitude when you are around negative individuals. If the negative person makes a negative comment about the weather, for example, remind her that tomorrow will be sunny and better than today. Or, if the negative person comments on a person in a negative or hurtful way, point out that the person is actually very nice and generous. Countering negativity with a positive attitude can also help you defuse the negative perspective of your friends or relatives and address the negativity in a way that feels proactive and open. Identify your unhealthy habits. Everyone has their own personal unhealthy habits, from binge drinking, smoking, and partying to eating unhealthy foods or having unhealthy emotional habits like self-hate and low self-esteem. Take a moment to write down any unhealthy habits you are currently practicing in your life. Think about any habits that make you feel unhappy or sucks away all your energy. Though more obvious unhealthy habits like partying and drinking may be an issue, other habits like unhealthy eating or unhealthy relationships with others can also bring you down and contribute to the negativity in your life. Because it's easy to get stuck in destructive habits and relationships, try to raise self-awareness of those things in your life by keeping a trigger log of what makes you feel or behave negatively. Cut back on these unhealthy habits. Activities like binge drinking, smoking and partying may feel good in the moment, you will likely wake up in the morning with a pounding hangover and negative feelings. Cutting back unhealthy habits will allow you to use your time on other activities that could lead to progress in your career, your personal passions, and your development as an individual. Rather than stop doing all of these activities cold turkey, you can try to reduce the amount of time you devote to them. This may mean going out only one or two times a week instead of every night after work, or choosing one night a week as your going out night with friends or your partner. Blowing off stress by being social with friends does not always have to mean drinking at bars; instead you could try to spend more time at home by inviting friends over for a relaxing night in or cooking for friends as a way to socialize. Avoid negative self-talk. Negative self-talk can sometimes be just as damaging as negative habits. You may practice negative self-talk by only focusing on the negative aspects of a situation or an event, rather than the positive aspects. For example, maybe you had a great, productive day at work and rather than come home to celebrate it, you can only focus on all the tasks you will need to get done the following work day. You might also consciously or unconsciously blame yourself when something bad happens, making every bad moment personal for you. For example, a friend may cancel a night out with you and a group of friends, and rather than let it go, you may convince yourself that plans were changed because no one wanted to hang out with you. You may think, "It's all my fault" or "No one likes me". When you have negative self-talk, you may convince yourself the worst is going to happen and that disaster is imminent at every turn. You may also have a very either/or view of the world, where situations are either good or bad and there is no grey zone or possibility for the positive. You may think, "Everything sucks" or "Nothing good is happening to me". Learn how to transform your inner critic, who puts down everything you do, to an inner coach, who can encourage you to grow. This is a powerful strategy for deepening your self-acceptance and liberating your creative potential. Use positive affirmations. Turn your negative self-talk into a positive force by focusing on healthy self-talk that makes you feel good. This means never saying anything to yourself that you would not say to anyone else. Evaluate any negative thoughts that enter your mind, consider it, and then respond with a positive thought instead. Say positive affirmations out loud to yourself every day, focusing on the phrase “you are what you think”. Vocalize positive thoughts in the morning to start your day on a good note and focus your energy on positivity for the rest of the day. This means phrases that start with “I can” and “I will”. For example: “Today, I will acknowledge and celebrate my accomplishments”, “I am a powerhouse; I am strong”, “I can overcome negative thoughts”. Follow a healthy, balanced diet. A big part of positive living is doing self-care through what you consume every day. Follow a healthy diet that includes lots of home cooked meals and healthy portion sizes, with at least three meals a day. You should consume a healthy balance of protein, grains, vegetables, fruits, and dairy every day, three times a day at close to the same time every day. You should also drink lots of water throughout the day so you stay hydrated, especially if you have a physically active lifestyle. Avoid sugary drinks like soda and carbonated drinks. Get eight to nine hours of sleep a night. A full night's rest will ensure you are not exhausted the next day and in a negative frame of mind. Get ready for bed by following a strict sleep schedule and by ensuring your bedroom is set up to help you get to sleep. Stay physically fit. Try to exercise at least three times a week on a consistent basis to up your endorphins and give your body a healthy stress release. Commit to a workout class one to two times a week or a running schedule where you work out at the same time every day. Working out will help you to feel positive about yourself and positive about others around you. Focus on building positive relationships with others. Pursue relationships with people who make you smile or laugh out loud, rather than individuals that make you feel depressed and lonely. You should try to create social situations where you feel welcomed and supported by everyone around you. Building new relationships with positive individuals or strengthening your existing relationships with positive people will help you let go of the negative.	Identify negative people in your work life. Think about any negative people you interact with at school. Identify negative people in your home life. Focus on spending less time and energy with negative people. Establish boundaries with negative people. Adopt a positive attitude around negative individuals. Identify your unhealthy habits. Cut back on these unhealthy habits. Avoid negative self-talk. Use positive affirmations. Follow a healthy, balanced diet. Get eight to nine hours of sleep a night. Stay physically fit. Focus on building positive relationships with others.
https://www.wikihow.com/Find-Your-Engine%27s-Top-Dead-Center-(TDC)	How to Find Your Engine's Top Dead Center (TDC)	To find your engine's top dead center, locate the crank pulley near the bottom of the engine and use a wrench to turn the nut in the center of the pulley. Turn the pulley with the wrench until the piston in the first cylinder comes into contact with the other piston. When it stops, use a marker to mark the pulley location on the harmonic dampener, or the metal housing over the pulley. Then, use the wrench to rotate the engine the opposite way until it comes back into contact with the piston and mark the second spot on the harmonic dampener. After that, find the top dead center point between the marks by measuring the distance and dividing by 2.	Disconnect the battery. Before beginning the project, use a hand or socket wrench to loosen the nut holding the black “ground” cable on the negative terminal of the battery. Pull the cable up off of the terminal and tuck it to the side of the battery to prevent it from coming back into contact with the terminal until you're done. Disconnecting the battery will prevent you from shocking yourself or causing any blown fuses while you work. The car will not be able to start with the battery disconnected. Disconnect the plug wire from cylinder one. Refer to your vehicle's service manual for help identifying which spark plug coincides with cylinder one. Once you've found it, grip the spark plug wire at the base where it connects to the spark plug and pull it backward to remove it. Make sure you check the service manual for your specific year, make and model vehicle. Do not pull on the spark plug wire itself, but rather from its base, when removing spark plug wires. Remove the spark plug from cylinder number one. Use a spark plug socket and a long extension on your wrench to remove the spark plug in the cylinder one position of your vehicle. Rotate the plug counter clockwise to unthread it before pulling it out. The spark plug will stick in the spark plug socket thanks to a rubber ring inside it. Check the spark plug for any signs of damage , then set it aside someplace safe. Install the piston stop tool into cylinder number one. Take your piston stop tool and insert it into the spark plug socket you used to remove the spark plug. Lower it into the same hole you removed the spark plug from, and thread it into place carefully by turning it in a clockwise direction. Be extremely careful not to allow any debris to fall into the spark plug hole as you switch it out for the piston stop tool. You can purchase a piston stop tool and most auto parts stores. The piston stop tool doesn't have to be too tight. Simply make it snug by hand. Use a wrench to slowly rotate the motor. Locate the crank pulley near the bottom of the engine. This circular pulley provides power to accessories like your power steering and air conditioning through the serpentine or accessory belts. At the center of the pulley will be a nut. Place an appropriately sized wrench on the nut and turn it counter-clockwise to rotate the motor. Be sure to use the correct size wrench or socket, otherwise you could damage the bolt on the pulley. It may take a decent amount of force to rotate the motor. Larger motors will be even more difficult than smaller ones. Never use the starter to rotate the engine. As you go about determining top dead center, you will need to rotate the engine assembly. Do not turn the key in the ignition to use the starter to do so, as it can cause serious damage to the engine if the piston strikes the piston stop tool you inserted. With the battery disconnected, you won't be able to start the engine. Never attempt to start the engine while you have portions of it disassembled. Mark the pulley when the piston hits the stopper. Continue to turn the pulley with the wrench until the piston in cylinder one comes into contact with the piston stop tool. When it stops, mark the pulley location on the harmonic dampener surrounding the pulley with a marker. Be sure you can clearly make out the mark you draw on the harmonic dampener. A sharpie or paint pen will both work to make your mark on the harmonic dampener. Rotate the engine back the other way. Once you've made your first mark, use the hand or socket wrench on the crank pulley to rotate the engine back in a clockwise direction until it comes into contact with the piston stopper tool once again. Mark the second spot on the harmonic dampener where the pulley stopped turning because of the stopper tool. Be sure both marks are clearly visible on the harmonic dampener before moving on. Find the center point between the two marks. With both marks clearly visible, find the center point by measuring the distance between them and dividing by two. That should allow you to measure from on of the two lines and identify the exact center point between the two. That center point is top dead center. Be sure to remove the piston stop tool and return the spark plug prior to starting the engine. Reconnect the battery to restore power to the vehicle once you're done. Remove the spark plug from cylinder one. Instead of removing the spark plug to replace it with a stopper tool, you can use your thumb to get a good approximation of top dead center that will be accurate enough for you to install your distributor or spark plug wires, but will not be specific enough to align your camshafts. Make sure to remove the spark plug using a spark plug socket, otherwise it will simply unthread and remain in the hole. Be extremely careful not to allow anything to fall in the hole while the spark plug is removed. Place your thumb over the spark plug hole. As the engine rotates, the piston will rise inside cylinder one and you'll be able to feel the increase in pressure. Take your thumb and insert it into the hole the spark plug came out of so you'll be able to feel the change in pressure within the cylinder. Make sure your thumb is positioned to it creates a seal over the hole. Have a friend rotate the crankshaft with a wrench. As you keep your thumb over the spark plug hole, have a friend rotate the engine counter clockwise using a wrench of the appropriate size. Have them continue to rotate the engine until the increase in pressure pushes your thumb off the spark plug hole as it nears top dead center. Pay attention as your friend rotates the motor so you'll notice when your thumb is pushed off the hole. As soon as your thumb moves it will relieve the pressure, allowing you to place it over the hole again. Look into the hole with a flashlight to find TDC. Once your thumb has been pushed off the spark plug hole, use a flashlight to peer down into the hole at how close the cylinder is to the hole itself. Have your friend rotate the motor very slowly as you watch to get it as close as possible to top dead center. This process is accurate to within 15 degrees, so it should not be used to install new camshafts. Make sure to reconnect the battery after reinstalling the spark plug.	Disconnect the battery. Disconnect the plug wire from cylinder one. Remove the spark plug from cylinder number one. Install the piston stop tool into cylinder number one. Use a wrench to slowly rotate the motor. Never use the starter to rotate the engine. Mark the pulley when the piston hits the stopper. Rotate the engine back the other way. Find the center point between the two marks. Remove the spark plug from cylinder one. Place your thumb over the spark plug hole. Have a friend rotate the crankshaft with a wrench. Look into the hole with a flashlight to find TDC.
https://www.wikihow.com/Say-Happy-Birthday-in-French	How to Say Happy Birthday in French	The easiest way to say “Happy Birthday” in French is to say “Joyeux Anniversaire” ((jhoy-OOS ah-knee-verh-SAIR). You could also say “Bon Anniversaire” (bon ah-nee-verh-SAIR), which translates to “Have a good birthday.” If you're in French-speaking Canada, the most common birthday greeting is “Bonne Fête,” (bon fet), or “Have a good celebration.”	Exclaim "Joyeux anniversaire! " This is the first of two standard “happy birthday” greetings used in France. Note that you can use this saying in Quebec and other French-speaking parts of Canada, but it is not the most common way to offer birthday wishes there. This phrase translates directly into "happy birthday." Joyeux means "happy," "joyful," or "gleeful." Anniversaire can mean "birthday" or "anniversary," but when said alone, it most commonly refers to one's birthday. To refer to a wedding anniversary, you would say "anniversaire de mariage." Switch to "Bon anniversaire! " This is the second of two standard “happy birthday” greetings used in France. As with joyeux anniversaire, bon anniversaire can be used and understood in French-speaking parts of Canada, but it is not the most common birthday greeting there. Bon usually means "good" or "well." As such, this phrase translates more directly to "have a good birthday" rather than "happy birthday." Use "bonne fête" in French-speaking Canada. This is the most casual and commonly used way of saying “happy birthday” in French-speaking portions of Canada, like Quebec. Unlike "joyeux anniversaire" and "bon anniversaire," "bonne fête" cannot be used in both France and Canada. In France, "bonne fête" would usually be used when wishing someone a good "name day." One's "name day" refers to the feast day of the saint one is named after. Bonne is the feminine form of the word "bon", meaning "good" or "well." Fête means "celebration." Translated more directly, "bonne fête" means "have a good celebration." Offer "Passez une merveilleuse journée! " In English, this statement means “have a wonderful day.” Passez is a conjugated form of the French verb "passer," meaning "pass" or "spend." Merveilleuse translates into "wonderful." Une journée means "a day." Tell someone "meilleurs vœux. ” Use this phrase to express your "best wishes" to someone on his or her birthday. Note that this is not an especially common birthday greeting, but it is acceptable to use. Meilleurs translates into "best," and "vœux" translates into "wishes" or "greetings." State "félicitations. " Use this greeting to congratulate someone on his or her birthday. This is not an especially common way to wish someone "happy birthday," but it is slightly more common to congratulate someone on his or her birthday in France than in the United States. Félicitations translates directly to "congratulations" in English. Ask "quel âge avez-vous? " This question is used to ask someone how old he or she is. Only ask this if you know the person well and have already wished him or her a happy birthday. This can easily be misconstrued as rude. You wouldn't ask a stranger how old they are in English, after all! Quel means "what" or "which." The French word "âge" means "age" in English. State "Je vous souhaite plein de bonheur en cette journée spéciale. " This sentence roughly translates to "wishing you every happiness on your special day" or "I wish you lots of happiness on this special day." Je means "I" and vous is a direct object pronoun used to refer to "you." Souhaite means "wish," plein means "full," de means "of," and bonheur" means "happiness." En means "on," cette means "this," journée means "day," and spéciale means "special." Tell someone "Que vous puissiez être heureux (or heureuse, if your interlocutor is female) encore de nombreuses années! " This sentiment means something along the lines of "many happy returns" or "many happy years to come." You are essentially wishing someone many more happy birthdays to come. Que here means "may," vous means "you," puissiez means "(to) be able," être means "(to) be," and heureux (-se) means "happy." Encore means "still" or "yet" and expresses the "still to come" part of this sentiment. Nombreuses means "many" and années means "years." Wish "Que tous vos désirs se réalisent. " This sentiment means "May all your dreams/wishes come true." Tous means "all" and vos means "your." Désirs can mean "desires," "dreams," or "wishes." Se réalisent means "to be brought about."	Exclaim "Joyeux anniversaire! Switch to "Bon anniversaire! Use "bonne fête" in French-speaking Canada. Offer "Passez une merveilleuse journée! Tell someone "meilleurs vœux. State "félicitations. Ask "quel âge avez-vous? State "Je vous souhaite plein de bonheur en cette journée spéciale. Tell someone "Que vous puissiez être heureux (or heureuse, if your interlocutor is female) encore de nombreuses années! Wish "Que tous vos désirs se réalisent.
https://www.wikihow.com/Prune-Tomatoes	How to Prune Tomatoes	You only need to worry about pruning your tomato plant if it's an indeterminate variety, meaning it continues to grow and produce fruit until it's killed by frost. If your tomato plant is a determinate variety, meaning it has a shorter, predetermined lifecycle, there's no need to prune it. If you're growing an indeterminate variety, remove any flowers from the plant until it's between 12 and 18 inches (30 and 45 cm) tall, which will send more energy to the roots. You should also pinch off any suckers that grow beneath the first flower cluster on the plant. Suckers are small shoots that grow where the leaf stems meet the main stem on the plant. Removing the suckers will direct more energy to the fruit. If the suckers are too thick to pinch off, use clean pruning shears to snip them off instead. Avoid pruning suckers above the first flower cluster since they will eventually flower and produce fruit.	Determine which variety you're growing. Before you make any cuts, figure out whether you're growing an indeterminate or determinate variety of tomato plant. Indeterminate varieties grow like vines, and they must be trained upright on poles and pruned in order to grow correctly. Determinate varieties contain themselves before they grow into a bush, and they naturally direct their energy toward fruiting without needing as much intervention. Here are the common varieties of each: Indeterminate: Big Boy, Beef Master, Black Prince, German Queen, most cherry tomato varieties and most heirloom varieties. Determinate: Ace 55, Amelia, Better Bush, Biltmore, Heatmaster, Heinz Classic, Mountain Pride and Patio. Check the plant for signs of yellowing. One way to know when it is time to start pruning is to wait for the stems and leaves below the first set of flowers to turn yellow. When you notice this color change, you can start pruning. Check for suckers. Look for the tiny new branches sprouting in the spot where a branch meets the stem on an indeterminate plant. These are called "suckers" and they're what you want to remove. Suckers left to grow will take energy from the rest of the plant and cause the plant to bear more fruits, but can cause the tomatoes to be smaller. This isn't always a bad thing, but strategically removing suckers will help your plant bear large fruit all season long. Look for flowers. It is a good idea to start pruning your tomato plants early, as soon as there are flowers on the plants. At this point, the plants should be between 12 and 18 inches. Remove all suckers and their leaves below the first flower cluster. Do this no matter what kind of tomato plant you have. This keeps the plant strong by helping it grow a sturdy central stem. This should ensure that the majority of the nutrients are sent to the fruits, instead of being wasted on the unwanted growing tips. To remove a sucker, grab a growing tip by the base between the thumb and forefinger and bend it back and forth until it snaps cleanly. This should ideally be done when the shoot is young and supple. The small wound will heal quickly. This is called "simple pruning". As for stems and leaves, not the suckers, growing below the first flower cluster: If you live in a warmer zone such as Zone 9, you should leave them on until they turn yellow. They are important for helping to shade the ground until the plant matures. On the other hand, if your plant is in a humid environment (such as a greenhouse), remove everything below the first flower cluster to improve ventilation. Humidity can make it easier for sicknesses to flourish, and it also causes the wounds that are created while pruning to dry up more slowly making the plant longer vulnerable. By improving ventilation, you're helping to protect the plant. Leave the thicker shoots. Thicker suckers should not be snapped off, since this could damage the whole plant. If it's thicker than a pencil, use the "Missouri pruning" method and pinch out just the tip of the sucker, leaving one or two leaves behind for photosynthesis and to protect developing fruit from sun scald. The drawback is that suckers will develop from the stem that you leave behind, which will require additional pruning. This technique is better when you're dealing with large suckers; if the wound becomes diseased, it will be further away from the main stem. This method also leaves a few inches on the sucker to reduce the shock to the plant. Prune suckers all summer long to keep the plant healthy. They grow quickly, so you may need to prune once or twice a week. Pinch off all but four or five fruit bearing trusses for indeterminate varieties. These are the branches that grow from the main stem above the first flower cluster. Four or five will produce large, healthy fruit, but any more than that and the fruit will be small and scant. Choose four or five sturdy trusses to keep, then pinch out any additional side shoots, leaving the plant's top shoot intact, known as the terminal shoot. Make sure the vine-like plants are tied to supports after flowering occurs. Otherwise, the vine will grow along the ground and won't produce healthy tomatoes. Determinate plants already have a predetermined number of stems that will naturally grow, so there's no need to do any pruning above the flower cluster. If you prune above the flower cluster, you'll be removing fruit-bearing branches without helping the plant. Remove yellow leaves. Yellow leaves are leaves that use up more sugar than they produce. As the plant begins to mature, the lower leaves will naturally begin to yellow and wilt. This is perfectly normal, so pull these from the plant when they appear. It will keep the plant fresh and help ward off disease. Top the plant. To get the best out of the last growth of the season, it is necessary to "top" the plant. About a month before the first expected frost, or when the plant hits the roof of your greenhouse, remove the plant's terminal shoot. At this point in the season, the tomatoes currently growing will have a limited time to reach maturity, so all nutrients must be directed straight to the fruit.	Determine which variety you're growing. Check the plant for signs of yellowing. Check for suckers. Look for flowers. Remove all suckers and their leaves below the first flower cluster. Leave the thicker shoots. Pinch off all but four or five fruit bearing trusses for indeterminate varieties. Remove yellow leaves. Top the plant.
https://www.wikihow.pet/Keep-Orphaned-Kittens-Warm	How to Keep Orphaned Kittens Warm	To keep orphaned kittens warm, start by holding them against your bare skin to raise their temperature slowly. Then, line a cardboard box with towels or a blanket to make a nest, and put a well-wrapped heating pad set on low in the bottom of the box. Alternatively, fill a bottle with hot water, wrap it in a towel, and put it in the nest. You can also fill an old sock with uncooked rice or beans, microwave it for 60 seconds, and place it in the nest to warm the kittens.	Determine the kittens’ age. Knowing how old the kittens are will give you a better idea of the type of care they'll need and how long you'll have to keep them in a nest. As a rule, kittens gain about one pound per month. Use these other guidelines to determine the kittens' age: Kittens less than two weeks old will have closed eyes and folded down ears, while kittens between two and three weeks old will have open eyes and wobble or crawl. Kittens between three and four weeks will have open eyes, erect ears, and can walk. Kittens older than four weeks can run and most likely won't require nesting. The average kitten weighs 3.5 ounces (99 grams) at birth, and will gain about 1 pound (.5 kilograms) every month. Dry the kittens if they’re wet. If you've found a litter of wet orphaned kittens, thoroughly dry them with a towel as soon as possible. If the kittens are wet, they're at a greater risk of developing hypothermia. If the kittens are at least a week old, you can use a blow dryer on a low setting to dry them. Make sure the air stream isn't hot and avoid blowing the kitten's face. It's not recommended to use a blow dryer on kittens less than one week old. Check if the kittens are chilled. Touch the kittens' ears, inside their mouths, and the pads of their feet. If any of these feel cool to the touch, that kitten's body temperature is too low. If you have a baby or small pet rectal thermometer, you can also take the kittens' temperatures. Newborn kittens should have a body temperature at 1 week of 95-99 degrees Fahrenheit (35-37.2 degrees Celsius), 97-100 degrees Fahrenheit (36.1-37.7 degrees Celsius) at 2 to 3 weeks, and 99-101 degrees Fahrenheit (37.2-38.3 degrees Celsius) from 3 weeks on. Hold a chilled kitten against your bare skin to warm it gradually. If a kitten is chilled, you'll need to warm it promptly but gradually. Hold it against your bare skin and periodically rub it with your hands to raise its temperature slowly. If possible, have someone put a towel in the dryer on low heat for 10 minutes while you hold the kitten. Once the towel is warm, wrap the kitten with it. Avoid submerging the kitten in hot water or taking any other measures to warm it too quickly. Avoid feeding a kitten until it’s warm. It's essential to only feed a kitten once you've increased its body temperature. Feeding a kitten with a temperature less than 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32.2 degrees Celsius) can be life-threatening. A kitten can't digest food if it's chilled. Do not attempt to feed the animal with a syringe, as it may not be able to swallow and could inhale the food and die. Try to get medical care for the kitten, instead. Create a nest by lining a cardboard box with towels or a blanket. Line the bottom of a high-sided cardboard box with clean, dry towels or a blanket. Keep the box away from drafts, air conditioning vents, or other sources of cool air. Cardboard is an insulator, so it makes a great kitten nest. Change the bedding at least daily to maintain a clean environment. Purchase a heating pad. Snuggle disks are the most effective heating pads, as they are specifically made for small pets like cats. You can purchase a snuggle disk at your local pet supply store. If you unable to purchase a snuggle disk, use a normal heating pad. Snuggle Safe is a good snuggle disk brand. Keep the heating pad at an appropriate temperature and wrap it well. It's important to ensure the heating pad won't burn the kittens. If you are using snuggle disk, follow the instructions on the box--these are typically microwaveable. If you are using a normal heating pad, keep it on a low setting. For both types of heating pads, wrap them securely with a thick towel to make sure the kittens can't access the pad itself. Check the pad and its wrapping regularly to make sure it's not too hot. Heat one side of the box with a heating pad. Place half of the box onto a heating pad. You can also place the heating pad in the box beneath the bedding. Your goal is to create a heated zone in half of the box and a cooler zone in the other half. The kittens will move from one side of the box to the other to warm or cool themselves. Monitor the nest’s ambient temperature. You should routinely check the nest's temperature using an air thermometer. The ideal ambient temperature for kittens up to two weeks old is around 85 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 30 degrees Celsius). Ambient nest temperature for three and four week old kittens should be between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (24 to 27 degrees Celsius). Keep the kittens in the nest and routinely monitor the ambient temperature for four to five weeks. Fill a bottle with hot water and wrap it in a towel. If you don't have a heating pad, you can use a bottle of hot water to keep the nest warm. Fill a bottle with water heated to around 100 degrees Fahrenheit (around 38 degrees Celsius). Wrap it securely in a towel, and place it in the nest's bedding. You'll have to check the temperature frequently and replace the water bottle at least every two hours. Try heating a sock filled with uncooked rice or beans. Placing a hot sock in the nest is an alternative way to warm the kittens. Fill an old sock with uncooked rice or white beans, then tie the open end into a knot. Microwave the sock for 60 seconds, then place it in the nest. Like the water bottle method, you'll have to check the temperature frequently and reheat the sock at least every two hours. Place a heat lamp over the nest. Some vets and kitten fosters prefer using a heat lamp instead of an electric heating pad. If you opt for a heat lamp, hang it over the nesting box and position it towards one side of the box. Make sure the heat lamp is out of the kittens' reach, especially as they get older and become more mobile. Be very careful when using a heat lamp with cardboard– it is a fire risk. Avoid direct contact between the heat lamp and the cardboard.	Determine the kittens’ age. Dry the kittens if they’re wet. Check if the kittens are chilled. Hold a chilled kitten against your bare skin to warm it gradually. Avoid feeding a kitten until it’s warm. Create a nest by lining a cardboard box with towels or a blanket. Purchase a heating pad. Keep the heating pad at an appropriate temperature and wrap it well. Heat one side of the box with a heating pad. Monitor the nest’s ambient temperature. Fill a bottle with hot water and wrap it in a towel. Try heating a sock filled with uncooked rice or beans. Place a heat lamp over the nest.
https://www.wikihow.com/Become-an-Officiant	How to Become an Officiant	To become an officiant, start by researching the laws for the area where you'll be officiating. In most cases, you'll need to be ordained, which you can do quickly and easily by taking an online course through a professional organization. If you just want to perform a single marriage, you may be able to skip ordination and apply for a temporary officiant license that will be good for one day. Visit your local county clerk's office to confirm you've met all of the requirements and, if needed, register as an officiant.	Decide if you need to become ordained online or if you can simply apply for a temporary officiant license. Several states offer a license that is good for one day and you can apply directly to the county clerk's office. Notary publics are allowed to officiate weddings in some states without additional ordination. Check to see what is allowed in your state. If you are planning to start an officiating business, you're required to actually become an officiant or hire one. Research the laws for the state where you'll be officiating. While each state differs and laws change, many states expect that you're over 18 and have completed an officiant program. Residency requirements vary, but all states require that you are part of an organization with the authority to officiate. Some states have more stringent rules, such as: You must be a minister in an organized church in the same state. You have to provide a letter of good standing from the organization you represent. You must be a resident of the same state. Determine if the county where the marriage license is being issued will require you to register. Registration rules can vary widely from county to county, with some counties always, sometimes, or never requiring officiants to file or provide documentation. There are also states that don't require official registration, but ordination documents must be presented if requested. Registration is mandatory in: the District of Columbia Hawaii Massachusetts Ohio West Virginia Louisiana Minnesota Nevada Oklahoma Virginia Connecticut New York City Note that sometimes registration is required for non-residents of the state, whereas residents don't have to file. Register with the county clerk's office, if required. You'll submit an application that usually contains a letter of good standing from someone within your congregation or community and your ordination credentials. You may also be required to pay a small application fee. If you become ordained online, you may want to pay for an officiant package that includes your printed, signed, and sealed officiant certification. Many programs even offer to include the letter of good standing and provide extra information to the county clerk. Submit your registration application. You'll typically need to wait a few days before your application is processed. If it is accepted, then you are allowed to begin officiating. Research programs and organizations online. Find an organization with a philosophy or principles that match your own. The site should be professional and offer certification. If you are looking to create a professional officiating business, taking online officiating courses will bolster your credibility and allow you to confidently answer questions from clients. Compare several organizations before you request ordination or take an online course. Call them and speak to someone directly. If you leave a message, see how long it takes for them to call you back. This will give you an indication of their availability when you need help. Consider the time it will take to become an officiant. While most online programs offer instant authorization, others can take time to officially process your request. Be aware of any time delay if you need to officiate on short notice. Fill out the online request form for the organization you've picked. These are usually straightforward and ask you to confirm that you'll uphold the organization's values and principles. Pay any required fees. Print any certification documents once you've been approved. Get a hard copy of your credentials--one that has an original signature and a seal. Make sure your credentials are official legal documents (not just a xeroxed copy or an email) so you can present it to couples. This will further validate your professionalism. Decide what to call your business. Once you've become an officiant, you can simply go by your name and credentials, or you can create a professional business name. This can be descriptive about your location or romantic. If you create a business name, check to make sure no other officiants in the area currently use the same name. You'll need to register your business and begin keeping track of business expenses and income. Consider working with an accountant. Make a business website. You should purchase your domain name and make sure your site is easy to navigate. Include pages about what services you offer, information about yourself, contact information, and positive references. You should also set up a professional email account that you can list on your website. This is a good way to separate your work and personal correspondence and shows professionalism. Create professional letterhead and business cards. This can be done inexpensively through online printing, and some online ordination services offer this product. You should also make a brochure to provide to potential clients. Pack it full of tips, sample vows and a bio about yourself that is warm and welcoming. Don't print your business materials on cheap paper or use low-quality printers. Clients will be looking for quality, and professional materials will lend credibility. Advertise online and in local publications. Money well spent on advertising will bring dividends your way. Place ads in newspapers, on community boards at the library, and other public places. Work with a wedding planner or event coordinator who can then refer couples to you. Attend wedding and event shows that feature informative booths. Be prepared with business information for prospective clients. Officiate for free when you start out. Offer to officiate for friends and family in order to get some experience. Keep information and reviews to put in a portfolio which you can show clients. Start your fee structure a little below the going rate in your area. Once you have performed a few weddings, you will have letters of recommendation to include in your brochure or portfolio and you can gradually raise your fees. Consider offering discounts to veterans and the disabled. You will feel good about your decision, and others will benefit and thank you for it.	Decide if you need to become ordained online or if you can simply apply for a temporary officiant license. Research the laws for the state where you'll be officiating. Determine if the county where the marriage license is being issued will require you to register. Register with the county clerk's office, if required. Submit your registration application. Research programs and organizations online. Compare several organizations before you request ordination or take an online course. Fill out the online request form for the organization you've picked. Decide what to call your business. Make a business website. Create professional letterhead and business cards. Advertise online and in local publications. Officiate for free when you start out.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Macaroni-and-Cheese	How to Make Macaroni and Cheese	To make macaroni and cheese, first bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a dash of salt to give the macaroni more flavor. Next, pour 1 box, or 8 ounces, of macaroni into the pot, and let it cook until it's cooked through but firm when you bite it. This should take about 8 minutes. Drain the macaroni and set aside. Now, melt ¼ cup (55 g) of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add ¼ cup (32 g) of flour, ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt, and a dash of black pepper to the pan, then stir everything together until the mixture is smooth. Next, stir 2 cups (475 mL) of milk into the mixture until it's bubbling, which should take about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups (250 g) of shredded cheddar cheese, and stir everything for a few more minutes until the cheese is melted. Finally, fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese mixture, and enjoy!	Gather all of your ingredients. To make this tasty macaroni and cheese dish on the stove, you'll need dry elbow macaroni, salt, vegetable oil, butter, flour, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese. Bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. The water should be at least 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm) below the rim of the pot. Set the stove burner to medium-high for best results. Add a pinch of salt to the water. You need plenty of water in the pot to give the macaroni enough room to cook and expand. If you don't have enough water, the macaroni will get lumped together and won't cook nearly as well. Stir in the macaroni after the water reaches a boil. Pour in the macaroni and stir it around to keep it from sticking. Cook the pasta for about 8 minutes, or until it's al dente -- that is, tender, but still chewy, and definitely not mushy. Try a piece with a fork (carefully) in order to see if it's ready before turning off the stove. Stir every 1-2 minutes to desired taste or until tender. Just make sure to check the instructions on the box of pasta you are using, because some types of pasta take longer to cook than others. Place the strainer in the sink and pour the pasta and water into it. Once all the water has drained, return the macaroni to the pot and set it on an oven mitt or the stove top (just make sure the burner beneath it is turned off!) to let it cool. In a separate, large saucepan, heat oil and butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted into the oil, add flour and mix it well with a whisk (a fork or slotted spoon will also work). Continue to gently stir this mixture for about three minutes, or until it's smooth and begins to turn light brown. This is the beginning of the sauce you will use over the cooked macaroni. You can also begin to make the sauce while the noodles are cooking to save time. Slowly add the milk to the mixture and continue to stir. You can also use a fork or a slotted spoon. Let this mixture cook for a few minutes, stirring it frequently, until it reaches a low boil (bubbles reach the surface, but don't break immediately) and starts to thicken. Make sure you have fully incorporated the ingredients in the mixture. Stir in the shredded cheese, one half a cup at a time. Continue stirring until all the cheese has melted. Season the sauce to taste. Carefully taste the sauce, putting it on a spoon and waiting for it to cool down a bit before you try it. Then, add salt, pepper, nutmeg, or any other spices you'd like to use until the sauce is perfectly delicious. Stir the sauce more to fully add the seasonings to it. Pour the sauce over the cooked macaroni. Gently stir until the macaroni is completely coated in sauce. Serve. Enjoy this tasty dish on its own, with a healthy salad, or with a piece of chicken or another protein of your choice. You can also add some meat, such as chicken or pancetta, to the macaroni to add another layer to this delicious meal. Macaroni and cheese is pretty hearty, so you won't have to put too much else on your plate! Preheat your oven to 350ºF (176ºC). Fill a pot with 4-6 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Throw a pinch of salt in the water before you boil it. You should have plenty of water in the pot to give the pasta enough room to cook and expand. Cook the pasta to al dente. Al dente pasta is cooked, but still firm. Read the instructions on the box of elbow macaroni to see how long it should be cooked. It should usually take around 8 minutes, but each type of pasta will vary so it's important to read the instructions. Combine the butter, flour, and mustard in a separate pot. First, melt the butter in the pot and then whisk in the flour and mustard, continuing to move it for about five minutes. You can begin to make this sauce while you're cooking the pasta noodles to save time. Make sure to keep stirring the sauce to keep out any lumps. Stir the onion, bay leaf, spices, and milk. Simmer the mixture for about ten minutes. After you're done, remove the bay leaf -- it should have imparted its flavor already. Temper the egg into the mixture. Add 3/4 of the cheese into the mixture. You'll use the rest of the cheese later. Add salt and pepper to the mixture to taste. Fold the sauce into the macaroni. Now that you've made the sauce, you have to carefully fold the macaroni into the mixture. Place the macaroni in a casserole dish. Put the cheesy mixture in a 2-quart casserole dish. You can top the macaroni with the remaining cheese. This will give it an extra tasty flavor after it's baked. Make the topping. Just melt the butter for the topping in a pan and add the panko bread crumbs to the mixture. Stir the mixture to incorporate the butter and the bread crumbs. Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs. Now, pour the topping from the pan right onto the macaroni in the casserole dish. After that, it should be ready to go! Bake the macaroni for 30 minutes. Your oven should be ready to go at this point. Just put in the macaroni and wait for your tasty meal to finish cooking. When it's ready, you can take it out of the oven and let it sit for five minutes before serving it. Serve. Enjoy this tasty dish on its own or with a salad or a protein of your choice. And if you have any leftovers, the next time you want to eat it, you can just take it out of the fridge, put a bit of oil on a pan, and fry it up, making delicious fried macaroni and cheese! Make packaged macaroni and cheese. If you're at home with a box of macaroni and cheese but aren't sure what to do, read this article to find out how to quickly and easily make your own mac and cheese out of a box. Make hamburger macaroni and cheese. Add some protein to your mac and cheese in a creative way by reading the linked article. Make creamy macaroni and cheese. Read this article if you want to learn how to make your macaroni and cheese extra creamy. Make Worcestershire sauce baked macaroni and cheese. If you love this tasty sauce as well as the taste of baked macaroni, this dish is for you.	Gather all of your ingredients. Bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Stir in the macaroni after the water reaches a boil. Place the strainer in the sink and pour the pasta and water into it. In a separate, large saucepan, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Slowly add the milk to the mixture and continue to stir. Stir in the shredded cheese, one half a cup at a time. Season the sauce to taste. Pour the sauce over the cooked macaroni. Serve. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (176ºC). Fill a pot with 4-6 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Cook the pasta to al dente. Combine the butter, flour, and mustard in a separate pot. Stir the onion, bay leaf, spices, and milk. Temper the egg into the mixture. Add 3/4 of the cheese into the mixture. Fold the sauce into the macaroni. Place the macaroni in a casserole dish. Make the topping. Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs. Bake the macaroni for 30 minutes. Serve. Make packaged macaroni and cheese.
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-Poetry-for-Beginners	How to Write Poetry for Beginners	If you're a beginner trying to write poetry, start by deciding what your poem will be about, like love or a meaningful experience. Then, choose a structure that you're comfortable with, like rhyming or free-form. Next, come up with an interesting or mysterious first line that entices your reader to keep reading. Once you have a good opening line, use as many strong, descriptive words as you can in the rest of the poem to express your thoughts and feelings to the reader.	Read famous poems as examples to follow. People like Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Frost, and Walt Whitman all changed the way people perceive and write poetry. Look up some poems by famous writers to see what you like and what you don't like about each of them. Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, and Sylvia Plath are also famous poets that have varying styles. You can also see some examples of different styles and tones in poetry by comparing and contrasting authors. Get in tune with your emotions. A lot of poetry is saturated with feelings. You can easily inject emotions into your poetry if you understand what you are feeling throughout the day. Try to note whenever you are feeling a strong emotion and what made you feel it. Understanding your own emotions can be difficult. Try to dissect how you feel on a daily basis, and what situations disrupt your mood often. Emotions are a great tool to use in poetry because people feel them universally. Set aside time to write every day. The only way to get better at writing poetry is to practice it. Try to write poetry for at least 10 minutes a day, or more if you have time. Write about anything that you are inspired by. If you think you will forget to write, set an alarm on your phone to remind you. Keep a poetry journal with you to write when inspiration strikes. You never know when you might see something in your daily life that you want to write about. Carry a small journal or notebook around with you so that you can write down ideas or small poems in your daily life. Use writing prompts to give you inspiration. If you're having trouble getting ideas about what to write, look up writing prompts that are specific to poetry. Be as creative as you can when reacting to the prompts, and don't be afraid to take them in an unorthodox direction. For example, answer a prompt like, “Write about your first birthday party,” or, “Convey an emotion using only colors.” You can often find poetry writing prompts on sites that accept poetry submissions. Choose the type of poem you want it to be. Your poem doesn't have to be among an already-set category. Poem structure is purely dependent on the poet and the poem itself. As a beginner, rhyming poems are a good structure to start with. A poem doesn't have to make sense grammatically. What matters is that your audience gets the message you want to communicate using your own formation of the words. Common poetry formats include: sonnets, limericks, haikus, acrostics, and free verses. Decide on a theme for your poem. A theme is your topic plus your opinion on the topic. Something like “a sunflower” is just a topic. In order to create a theme, you have to explain your opinion on what you are writing about. Use descriptive language to convey emotions. To evoke feeling and depth in your poem, try describing an element, object, or emotion. You could write a whole poem just describing something. To help you get started in this descriptive process, ask yourself questions. Taking the sea as the example, here are the types of questions you'd ask yourself: How does the sea look? Use descriptive terms relating to colors, motion, depth, temperature, and other standard features. The sea might be foaming, producing whirlpools, looking glassy, or turning grey at the advent or a storm; describe whatever comes to mind for you. What are some of its aspects that are noticeable in your sea? The froth of the waves, the fish under the surface, the height of waves during a storm, the lull when the wind dies down, the mounting garbage greys, a school of dolphins passing through, sea level rise along coastlines, the mournful cries of the Pacific gulls––these are all things you might notice in relation to the sea of your poem. Use rhyming words if you’d like your poem to have a rhythm. Some poetry uses rhyming words at the end of each line or every other line to create a flow. If you'd like to use rhyming in your poetry, try to insert them as you write, instead of thinking of them before you start writing. For example, a poem could use words that rhyme with the last syllable of “seen,” like “clean,” “mean,” and “glean.” Try to think of these words yourself rather than looking them up in a dictionary or online so that your poem flows better. Stressed and unstressed syllables also create rhythm in a poem. In the sentence “He'd like some pumpkin pie,” “like,” “pump-,” and “pie” are all emphasized based on how you say them. Write your poem using metaphors and similes. Use language that doesn't exactly describe what you want to convey, but instead uses metaphors and similes to portray emotions, settings, and people. Similes use the words “like” and “as” to compare something, while metaphors don't. Don’t feel like your poem has to be a certain length. There is no limit as to how long a poem is. Some are a mere sentence long, while others are paragraphs long or even the length of a tale. It all depends on when you are satisfied with your work. Your first poem can be short. You can work your way up to longer poetry over time. Revise your first draft of your poem. When you first write something, it might not be the quality or the length that you would like. Come back to your poem after a few hours or days and take a second glance. Check for spelling mistakes, areas where writing could be tightened up, or places that need more information. Remember that you are the poet, expressing your feelings through your poems so intuition, above anything else, is key. Create a final draft of your poem. Once you have revised your poem and you are satisfied with it, make a final draft by copying your finished poem to a clean sheet of paper. You can write it out, type it on the computer, or keep it in your notebook. If you will be submitting your poem anywhere, it is very important to make sure your final copy looks exactly how you want it to.	Read famous poems as examples to follow. Get in tune with your emotions. Set aside time to write every day. Keep a poetry journal with you to write when inspiration strikes. Use writing prompts to give you inspiration. Choose the type of poem you want it to be. Decide on a theme for your poem. Use descriptive language to convey emotions. Use rhyming words if you’d like your poem to have a rhythm. Write your poem using metaphors and similes. Don’t feel like your poem has to be a certain length. Revise your first draft of your poem. Create a final draft of your poem.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Baby-Mobile	How to Make a Baby Mobile	You can easily make your own baby mobile to save money and personalize it for your child. You'll need a metal hoop or embroidery hoop, yarn, strong thread, and fabric, cardstock, or ribbons. Start by wrapping your hoop in yarn to make it soft and colorful. Then, cut out shapes like stars, clouds, and animals from colored cardstock or fabric. Hang them from your hoop using strong thread of different lengths. You can also add strips of colored ribbon to your mobile. When you're finished, mount a hook in the ceiling and hang your mobile from it.	Purchase your supplies. For this kind of mobile you will need a metal hoop or ring, about 10 inches in diameter, several different colors of felt and/or fabric, strong thread, cotton balls or batting, and yarn. The felt, fabric, yarn, and thread, can be in any colors you want. For this project you will also need a pair of scissors and a needle. You can choose to use hot glue or tacky glue if you aren't comfortable with your sewing skills. Wrap the hoop in yarn. Taking the metal hoop that you bought, wrap it in your yarn until you have completely covered the metal. This is what the fabric and felt will hang from. Start by tying a bow when you first begin to wrap your yarn. After you have wrapped the entire hoop, untie the first bow that you made, and then tie it in a knot with the other end of the yarn. Cut any remaining yarn. It could be fun to wrap the hoop in a brightly colored yarn, or you can keep it simple by wrapping it in a white yarn. Make sure that you keep the yarn tight together as you wrap it so that none of the metal will show through. You'll want to give yourself a good thirty minutes to do this, and try to do it in one setting so the yarn doesn't unravel. Create your fabric/felt shapes. Here you have lots of room to create whatever shapes you like and be creative. Cut your fabric or felt out in your desired shapes, making sure to cut two of each shape so you can sew them together. You can make as many shapes as you want, but a good start is making at least three shapes, with two cut-outs of each shape. To come up with shape ideas, think about the theme of your baby's room. Maybe you want to make little clouds, flowers, hot air balloons, dinosaurs, or stars. Use your creativity to make different shapes suited for your baby. If you aren't sure what to make or you need help creating the shapes, you can find pictures of the shapes online, print them out, and then trace them onto your felt or fabric. Sew your shapes together. Take your needle and thread, and sew your cut-outs of your shapes together. Flip your pieces around so that their fronts are against each other, and then match the pieces of fabric or felt up so that they are lined up together. Begin by sewing around your shape until you have about an inch left of fabric to sew. Then, turn your fabric right side out. You can sew your shapes with a needle and thread, or you can use a yarn needle and your yarn for a thicker seam. It's your personal preference what kind of seam you want. A yarn seam can be a really cute addition to a baby mobile, especially if you have used felt fabric, but a regular thread stitch looks great too. If you sew with yarn, you'll want to match the shapes with their right side out, because you won't be flipping them once you have sewn. The yarn stitch will be outside of the fabric instead of inside the fabric. Stuff your mobile pieces with batting. Now that you've sewn most of the way around your pieces, you'll want to stuff them with cotton balls or batting to give them some depth. Fill your shapes with as much stuffing as you want, and then sew them up so that the stuffing does not come out. Then, cut off any remaining thread. Cut pieces of thread. You will need the same number of pieces of thread as the number of fabric shapes you have made. You can cut your thread equal lengths, or you can cut them in different lengths so that some shapes hang down lower than others. Make sure you use light weight thread here as your shapes may not be heavy enough to pull down heavy thread. You can also use fishing line here if you want your connections to be less noticeable. Whatever connection you choose to use, make sure you cut pieces that are longer than your desired length, as you'll need some extra thread to sew into your shapes. To figure out the length of your thread you may try holding your mobile up above your crib or in your baby's room, and then holding the shapes underneath it at your desired length. Then, cut a piece of thread for each shape that is long enough to connect the shape to your hoop, with a few extra inches for sewing. Attach thread to the fabric/felt pieces. Take pieces of thread and attach them to your fabric pieces by sewing them to one of the seams. Make sure to start sewing the thread into the side of your shape, and then finish once you have reached the middle, top of your piece. This will ensure that your shape hangs straight. Once you have reached the middle of your shape, tie a knot in the thread but don't cut it. You can also sew a line straight down the middle your shape. Start the thread in the middle, center of your shape and sew a line upwards, to the top middle of your shape. This could be a good idea if the color thread you are using is the same as the color of the shape. Connect your thread to the hoop. With your remaining thread, bring it up to your yarn hoop, and connect it by tying a secure knot around the hoop. You'll want to space your thread out evenly around the hoop so that your shapes hang an equal distance from each other. If you want more security with the knots, after you have tied them you can glue them to the inside of your yarn hoop with hot glue. Attach strong thread to the hoop to hang. In order to hang your hoop, you'll need to attach three pieces of thread to your hoop, equal distance apart. The pieces should be about 36 inches long. Once you have attached your pieces around the hoop, tie a loose knot in the middle of the thread by taking the three pieces of thread and wrapping them around each other. Position your mobile. After you have tied your loose knot, hang your mobile to figure out the perfect angle. You'll want the hoop to lie flat, so you'll need your knot to be in a place that doesn't cause your hoop to lean one way or another. Once you have the right angle for your hoop, secure the knot on the thread. Once you have done this you should see your hoop with three threads connected to it, that meet in the middle to form a knot. Then, the rest of the threads will be used to hang your mobile. Hang your mobile. With your remaining thread, tie a loop at the very end of it so that you can hang it onto a hook. To make the loop, loop the end of the thread so you have a small loop, and then tie it to the hanging thread with a double knot. Hang your mobile up, and if you decide you want it shorter you can cut some of your thread and tie the loop lower. Gather your supplies for making the paper mobile. For this type of mobile you will need different colors of construction paper or card stock, an embroidery hoop, yarn or thread, and hot glue or tacky glue. Your mobile will be more secure if you use a sewing machine instead of glue, but you can use glue for the sake of simplicity. Cut out circles in your paper. You can cut any shape you choose, but circles are the easiest. If you want an ombre or multi-colored paper mobile, use five different colors and cut them as follows: Color #1: twenty-two, two inch circles Color #2: seven, two inch circles, and 11, 1.6 inch circles Color #3: 19, 1.6 inch circles Color #4: 11, 1.6 inch circles, and nine, 1.3 inch circles Color #5: 22, 1.3 inch circles Position the circles. Lay out the circles on the ground, in the order that you want them. To use the above circle numbers and colors, create 11 columns of circles. You will then lay the colored circles in rows across the columns until you have used all of the circles. Your columns will not be an even length, but this will make your mobile look more fun. First, lay the color #1 circles in two rows with an inch between each row. You will have two rows of the same color with 11 circles in each row and two circles in each column. On the third row, you will start by laying your color #2 circles, alternating between sizes. In your first column, lay one of the two-inch circles. In the second column, lay a 1.6 inch circle and underneath that in a fourth row lay your two inch circle. In the next column, lay the two-inch circle, and in the fourth column, repeat the second column (lay a 1.6 inch circle and below that, lay a two-inch circle). Continue to alternate these until you have used all of that color. For the third color, you can begin to place the circles out randomly. For example, on column one you can use two circles, on column two you can use two circles, and then on column three you can use one circle. Place the circles in these columns with one inch separating them, but have fun in placing them randomly. There doesn't have to be a specific order, and it's okay if on one column you already have a ton of circles and on another you only have three or four. You will fill in the gaps with the remaining colors. Place your remaining circles until you have used them all. As with the previous step, you will begin to place your remaining circles in a random order on your mobile. It looks best if you place all of one color at once, meaning you don't place color #3, then #4, then #3 again in the same column. Try to group the colors together when you place them. After you have placed all of your colors, you can go back and make the changes you want. Your columns should be all relatively even, with only one or two circles difference between the column length. You don't want one column to have 5 circles and another column to have 15, so make sure that they are somewhat close to the same length. They don't have to be perfect, though, meaning the space between your circles doesn't have to be the exact same length. Sometimes it looks better if it looks like you didn't try to make the space perfect -- then it looks like the randomness was intentional. Attach your yarn or thread to the circles. Take the yarn or thread and cut out 11 pieces, each piece long enough to cover the length of your circles with two inches remaining. Then, place the yarn along the circles and begin to glue each circle to the yarn. Make sure you glue the yarn to the entire diameter of the circle so that the circle doesn't bend over. This is the step where it may look better if you use a sewing machine. If you choose to take on that task, use thread instead of yarn and push each circle through your machine. To use your machine simply place a circle under the presser foot, sew it, and then pull the thread some before you place your next circle down. Don't stop your machine between each circle. You won't need any special thread or needles -- so it can make this project much easier by using a sewing machine. If you choose to use glue, yarn is better to use than thread because it will hold better against your paper. Paint your embroidery hoop. Choose a color for your hoop and paint it before you attach the circles. It can look good to use the same color for your hoop as your first row of circles, so that there is some uniformity. Let your hoop dry before you attach the yarn. Attach the yarn to your hoop and hang the circles. Take the end of the yarn and tie knots around your hoop, securing all your strings to the hoop. You'll want to space these out somewhat evenly, but because there are so many strings, it won't be very noticeable if some of your circles are closer than others. Hang your mobile. Following the final steps in the previous section, attach your thread to your hoop, and tie a knot to connect the three strands. Then, position your hoop as you would like it and secure the knot. Hang it on your wall and enjoy! Gather your supplies. For this mobile you will need about 10 to 20 spools of ribbon and an embroidery hoop. You can choose to use different colors of ribbon, or you can use one or two colors, depending on the variety you desire for your mobile. Basically, you'll need enough ribbon so that you have enough to cover the circumference of your mobile, with each ribbon being doubled up. Cut your ribbon. You will use your ribbon to cover the entire circumference of your embroidery hoop. Each piece of ribbon needs to be long enough to double over and knot around the embroidery hoop. So if you want your ribbons to be a foot in length, then you'll want to cut your length of ribbon to be about 26 inches in length. Your ribbon might look better if you cut different lengths, so you can vary each length of ribbon by one or two inches. To figure out how much ribbon you will need, place your embroidery hoop on the floor. Then, take a piece of ribbon and place it over the hoop. Do this until you have covered the entire hoop with ribbon. Then, you'll know how much ribbon to cut for your mobile. Tie the ribbon around the mobile. With each piece of ribbon you cut, double it over, so that both ends meet each other. Then, place the folded end over your embroidery hoop. Take the rest of the ribbon and stick it through the loop of the fold, creating a full circle around your hoop. Pull tight, and your ribbon should create a knot around your embroidery hoop. It's best if you use relatively thin ribbon here, because you will be able to create tighter knots. If your ribbon is too thick, your knot won't stay secure and you may have to glue the ribbon to the hoop. Tie the ribbon to hang your mobile. Take two pieces of ribbon, about three feet long, and tie each end of the ribbon to the hoop. Tie one end of the ribbon to one side of the hoop, and tie the other end to the opposite side, exactly across from the previous end. Then, take your second ribbon and tie one end in between the other two ends, exactly in the middle. Then tie the other end across from the previous end. Once you are done tying you should have your ribbons evenly spaced on your hoop, at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 hands of a clock. Hang your mobile. Attach a hook to your ceiling and hang your mobile by taking the middle of the ribbons you just tied and placing them on the hook. Your mobile may lean one way or another, so you may have to position your ribbons so that the hoop of your mobile lies flat. Visit a craft store for your supplies. For this mobile you will need silk flowers, thick ribbon, straight pins, and a straw or styrofoam wreath. A 12 inch wreath will be a good size, and you'll need several bouquets of flowers. Wrap the wreath in ribbon. Start by attaching the ribbon to the inside of your wreath with two straight pins (push the pins into the wreath). Then, wrap your wreath in the ribbon until it is fully covered. If you have lots of ribbon to spare you may want to wrap it tightly so that the ribbon continually overlaps. This will prevent your wreath from showing through. Then, secure the end of the ribbon inside your wreath with two more straight pins. It's easier to wrap your wreath if you leave the packaging on. Styrofoam wreaths don't always have packaging, but straw wreaths generally do. This will keep the straw from falling out of the wreath. Cut your flowers. Take your flowers and cut off any excess leaves, stems, or parts of the flower that you don't like. The flowers will need to be relatively flat, and you want each bloom to be an individual, meaning you don't want to leave the flowers connected to one another. You can use different colored flowers here, but one flower would look pretty as well. Pin your flowers to the wreath. Hold your wreath and place each flower on the outside of the wreath, securing it with pins. Make sure you place the pin as far inside the flower as you can so it doesn't show. Cover the entire wreath with flowers. You can use glue here instead to attach your flowers, but pinning is easier and will provide a more secure hold for the flower. You don't want to place the flower on the wreath as if you were hanging it from a door. Instead, imagine your wreath is flat on the ground. You want to place your flowers on the side of the wreath, that is more perpendicular to the ground, rather than the top of the wreath that is parallel with your ground. Place your flowers around the wreath as if you are creating a crown. Attach ribbons to the wreath. Take two ribbons and attach them to the wreath as you did in the previous section, on the 12, 3, 6, and 9 points of a clock. Because your mobile doesn't have anything hanging from it, your ribbons will need to be much longer. Cut your ribbons four to five feet each so that when you hang them the mobile will hang down about two to two and a half feet from the ceiling. It may be better to start off with longer ribbon, because you can always cut it if it's too long. If you cut your ribbon too short, you will have to cut another length of ribbon to make it longer. Position and hang your mobile. Hang the ribbons from a hook attached to your ceiling and position your mobile so that the wreath is parallel with the ceiling. If you find it is too long you can always trim the ribbon and reattach it to your wreath. This wreath is a simple, yet elegant mobile. You can make it more exciting by adding different types of flowers, or you can keep it elegant by using a white or off white flower with a solid color ribbon.	Purchase your supplies. Wrap the hoop in yarn. Create your fabric/felt shapes. Sew your shapes together. Stuff your mobile pieces with batting. Cut pieces of thread. Attach thread to the fabric/felt pieces. Connect your thread to the hoop. Attach strong thread to the hoop to hang. Position your mobile. Hang your mobile. Gather your supplies for making the paper mobile. Cut out circles in your paper. Position the circles. Place your remaining circles until you have used them all. Attach your yarn or thread to the circles. Paint your embroidery hoop. Attach the yarn to your hoop and hang the circles. Hang your mobile. Gather your supplies. Cut your ribbon. Tie the ribbon around the mobile. Tie the ribbon to hang your mobile. Hang your mobile. Visit a craft store for your supplies. Wrap the wreath in ribbon. Cut your flowers. Pin your flowers to the wreath. Attach ribbons to the wreath. Position and hang your mobile.
https://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Rash-on-the-Neck	How to Treat a Rash on the Neck	Neck rashes can be uncomfortable, but if you keep your rash clean and address any underlying causes, it should heal soon. Wash your neck with warm water and gentle soap, then pat it dry with a soft towel to keep bacteria away. If you started using any new skin products, avoid them in the future. If you don't know what caused your rash and it doesn't go away or it gets worse, visit a doctor as soon as you can. Neck rashes can get itchy, but you can apply some aloe vera gel or calamine lotion to help soothe your irritation. If you think your rash was the result of an allergic reaction, take an antihistamine to relieve your symptoms.	Evaluate your circumstances before the rash appeared. Where you were and what you were doing before the onset of the rash can provide important clues as to what caused the rash. Think about anything new or unusual that you might have been exposed to. If you wore a new necklace for the first time, tried a new lotion or soap, or ate a new food, your rash may be an allergic reaction. Make note of how much time passed from the initial exposure until the development of the rash. This might give you some insight into the severity of your allergy. Retinoids, found in many personal care and cosmetics products, may sometimes cause a rash or irritation around the neck. Allergic reactions may develop with age. Consider substances you haven't come into contact with in awhile, even if you never had a reaction to them before. Your rash may have resulted from an insect bite, poison oak, or poison sumac – particularly if you've recently spent time outdoors. Make a list of accompanying symptoms. Sometimes a rash appears in isolation. However, you may have other symptoms that occurred at the same time, or shortly after, the rash itself. Only eliminate symptoms if you know they are unrelated. If your throat feels tight or you have difficulty breathing, that may be a sign of anaphylaxis – a severe allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention. Examine the rash more closely in a mirror. The appearance of the rash can give you some clues as to what caused it, as well as how you should treat it. Note the rash's color, texture, and location. It may cover a relatively continuous area, or be more spotty. Consider the condition of your skin as well. If your skin is dry, flaky, or scaly, it may need to be moisturized. If your skin is swollen or inflamed, this typically indicates some sort of allergic reaction. This type of rash may also be itchy. Do your best to avoid scratching a rash – scratching usually makes it worse and may prolong the healing process or result in spreading the rash to other locations. Look for a sting or bite mark. Insect bites and bee stings are common causes of rashes. Commonly, the rash will seem to emanate from the bite or sting mark. However, look for a mark not just on your neck, but also along your scalp, shoulders, back, and chest. For example, a bull's eye rash surrounding a tick bite may be a sign of Lyme disease. Figure out if the rash is spreading. A rash may spread on contact, or it may gradually spread on its own. If you can't tell whether the rash is spreading, you might draw a line around the rash with a pen or marker. Check later to see if the rash has extended beyond your line. If the rash was caused by contact with poison oak, poison sumac, or similar, it will easily spread. If you've touched or scratched at the rash with your bare hands and then touched somewhere else on your body without washing your hands, you'll likely have the rash there as well. A rash from an insect bite or bee sting may continue to expand after the bite or sting occurs. This typically indicates that the venom or other substance that caused the rash is still in your system. Stop using any new skin products. If you have recently started using a new skin product such as a lotion, soap, or facial treatment, stop immediately. If the rash goes away, you may want to consider discontinuing the use that product permanently. Wash the area well with gentle soap and warm water. The skin on your neck is delicate under ordinary circumstances, but you want to take special care when that skin is inflamed by a rash. Use lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser, and don't rub or scrub the skin. If your rash was caused by contact with an item or substance you're allergic to, the rash may start to calm or disappear the moment that item or substance is removed from your skin. For example, if you wore a new necklace and developed a rash, taking off the necklace and cleaning your neck may be all you need to do to treat the rash. After washing your neck, dry your skin well by patting it down with an absorbent towel. Avoid rubbing your skin to dry it – you could spread the rash. Make a baking soda compress. To make a compress, use one part baking soda to three parts lukewarm water. Dip a clean washcloth into this mixture and press it gently to your neck. You can also use coconut oil instead of water. After 10 to 15 minutes, remove the compress and wash your skin gently. Leaving baking soda on your skin for too long may cause further irritation. Use an ice pack to calm heat rash. If you've been out in the sun and have a heat rash, cool the skin with an ice pack (or a bag of frozen vegetables) wrapped in a soft towel or an old t-shirt. Leave the ice pack on your skin for no longer than 20 minutes. Avoid placing an ice pack (or ice cubes) directly on your skin. It could burn your skin and irritate it even more. Add a nutritional supplement to your diet. There are several nutritional supplements available that can treat and help heal an inflammatory rash. If your rash was likely caused by inflammation or an allergic reaction, these supplements may provide you some relief. Vitamin C has antihistamine properties that can reduce inflammation, and is also a powerful antioxidant that boosts your immune system. Take up to 2,000 mg daily. Nettle leaf extract has antihistamine properties as well, and can be effective in treating hives. Take up to 300 mg three times a day. Quercetin is the anti-inflammatory flavonoid present in green tea, red wine, and onions. In supplement form, it can reduce inflammation and calm allergic reactions. Take up to 1,000 mg three times a day. Try essential oils. If you have access to essential oils, mix 2 or 3 drops of geranium, rose, or lavender oil with about a half a teaspoon (2 to 3 ml) of coconut oil and apply it directly to the affected area. Chamomile oil also has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat a rash. Clean your neck thoroughly. Before applying any medicine to the affected area, make sure your skin is clean. Pat, don't scrub, using a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water. You may want to simply splash your neck if it is irritating to touch it. After cleaning, make sure your neck is completely dry. Pat your skin gently, rather than rubbing it. Take an antihistamine for an allergic reaction. Over-the-counter antihistamines, such as Benadryl, may help treat rashes caused by exposure to something you're allergic to. Avoid taking an antihistamine if you're unsure about the cause of your rash. If you feel a tightness in your throat or have difficulty breathing, that may be a sign of anaphylaxis. Seek medical attention immediately. An over-the-counter antihistamine may not start working quickly enough to remedy these symptoms. Use a hydrocortisone cream or ointment. Numerous 1 percent hydrocortisone treatments are available over-the-counter in creams, ointments, or gels. Applied directly to the affected area, they can help calm inflammation as well as relieve itching or burning. If your skin is particularly dry, choose an ointment or thicker cream over a gel. The gel may dry your skin further. Long term use of these products can seriously damage your skin. If your rash persists for longer than a day or two despite treatment, consult a doctor. Calm itching with aloe or calamine lotion. Calamine lotion works just as well for other rashes as it does for bee stings or insect bites. If you have any aloe lotion or gel, such as those used to treat sunburn, that can calm a rash as well. Unlike hydrocortisone creams, aloe and calamine lotion are gentle enough to use on a longer-term basis without damaging your skin. Consult your healthcare provider if the rash worsens. Generally, if your rash doesn't get any better after a few days of treatment, get a doctor to take a look at it. Let them know how the rash developed and what you've been doing to treat it. They may order allergy tests or prescribe medication. If you try a treatment and it has no effect on the rash, stop doing it. You don't want to risk further irritating your skin or making the rash worse.	Evaluate your circumstances before the rash appeared. Make a list of accompanying symptoms. Examine the rash more closely in a mirror. Look for a sting or bite mark. Figure out if the rash is spreading. Stop using any new skin products. Wash the area well with gentle soap and warm water. Make a baking soda compress. Use an ice pack to calm heat rash. Add a nutritional supplement to your diet. Try essential oils. Clean your neck thoroughly. Take an antihistamine for an allergic reaction. Use a hydrocortisone cream or ointment. Calm itching with aloe or calamine lotion. Consult your healthcare provider if the rash worsens.
https://www.wikihow.com/Respond-to-a-Job-Performance-Review	How to Respond to a Job Performance Review	The best way to be receptive during a performance review is to nod and acknowledge criticism seriously. Show that you care about your job by sharing what makes you a beneficial part of the company, and set achievable goals to improve your performance, if necessary. After your performance review, check in with your supervisor regularly to show them your progress.	Have a list of items to talk about ready beforehand. No matter whether you're given lavish praise or scathing criticism, your supervisor will want to see that you're taking the process seriously. One great way to do this is to have a brief list of talking points prepared beforehand (either written down or memorized). No matter how bad things get, a smart boss will have respect for an employee that puts in the extra effort necessary to get as much as possible from their review. Two things you'll definitely want to be ready to talk about are your biggest accomplishments and your biggest challenges — these topics of conversation can lead to valuable advice from your supervisor. Be alert, upbeat, and ready to talk. Most reviews are a back-and-forth dialog between an employee and a supervisor, rather than a simple one-way lecture. You'll probably be expected to open up about your feelings about your job, your successes, your struggles, and your working relationships with your other employees. For this reason, it's best to show up alert, well-rested, and prepared to talk all about your job. Try to stay focused on the conversation during your review — your review demands your full attention, so don't let yourself daydream or lose track of the proceedings. For people who naturally get nervous before performance reviews, it probably won't be hard to muster the energy necessary to give the appearance of being alert and focused. In these cases, however, you may want to take steps to ensure you're not too jittery — avoid coffee, take deep breaths, and, if you can, get plenty of exercise the day before to keep yourself relaxed. Be completely open. A job performance review is no place to be shy. Treat your review like a chance to be completely frank about any opinions you have about the job, whether they're positive or negative (without being rude, of course). This includes opinions about your pay, your working conditions, your coworkers, and even your managers. You don't get this opportunity very often — normally, employees are expected to be much more guarded. Keep in mind, however, that the supervisor giving the review has the opportunity to be just as frank about you. If you're naturally shy or have a hard time talking about your closely-held opinions, it can help to practice talking about these points beforehand with a close friend or a coworker you trust outside of work. You may also want to try body language-based confidence-boosting techniques, especially straightening your posture, talking slowly, looking the person you're talking to in the eye. These basic tricks can help you loosen up in a wide variety of stressful social situations, including those related to your job. Be ready to discuss your role in the “big picture. ” Most supervisors love when their employees have positive or insightful ideas about how they fit into the company as a whole. All companies want to be as cost-efficient as possible — they are always looking for ways to keep their costs low and get the greatest possible use out of their existing assets. Thus, showing that the work you do plays a role in the company's continued success can help paint yourself as a valuable employee even if your job isn't an extremely important one. This is something you'll definitely want to bring up if you're being heavily criticized during your review — showing that you understand what you mean to the company can tell your supervisor that the poor behavior you're being criticized for isn't a result of you not taking your duties seriously. Be honest about what isn’t working for you. It can be stomach-churning to talk to a supervisor about problems you have with your job, especially if those problems have to do with their management style. However, since a performance review is likely one of the only times you'll be directly asked about these things, it's an opportunity you won't usually want to pass up. Smart supervisors will appreciate polite criticism — they, too, have supervisors, and they want to be able to demonstrate that they're doing everything they can to make their employees as happy and productive as possible. As hinted at above, a positive performance review is an especially smart place to bring up things that are making your job harder. A supervisor who considers you a competent, valuable employee is much more likely to take your problems seriously than one who considers your work sub-par. React to criticism seriously but never angrily. Criticism is a very real possibility during your performance review. Nearly everyone has some aspect of their work that they can improve on, so try not to be offended or scared for your job security if you receive some gentle suggestions for improvement. Acknowledge the criticism and move on — don't lose your cool, even if you think your supervisor's criticisms aren't particularly true. Note that there is such a thing as criticism that's too harsh or personal for a job performance review. If, for instance, your supervisor insults you, makes inappropriate remarks about you, your family, or your personal life, or otherwise attacks you for something other than your work, hold your tongue during your review and contact your Human Resources department afterward to discuss your supervisor's behavior. Consider your criticism objectively. It's easy to feel personally offended by criticism during a job performance review. However, unless your supervisor attacked you personally (as described above), you have no reason to be offended. A performance review is meant to be a constructive exercise aimed at improving your work, not one aimed at undermining you or making you feel bad about yourself. The only thing being judged is your work, not you personally. If you're having a hard time taking your mind off of the criticism you received during a difficult review, try using a technique called "Thought Awareness." As you feel yourself getting angry, sad, or discouraged in the face of criticism, take the opportunity to think about your thoughts. Think about why you feel the way you do and critically observe your own stream of consciousness. By "getting out of your own head," you give yourself a chance to react logically to your criticism, rather than reacting to the way it makes you feel. Set reasonable goals for improvement. Once you've had a chance to calmly and objectively think about the criticism you've received, give yourself a few goals for improvement. These should be challenging, but completely within your grasp. Even more importantly, they should be sustainable — the sorts of things you can achieve consistently. They shouldn't be the sorts of things you can achieve once but won't be able to stick to — this can leave you looking even worse than when you started. The best goals are ones with definite, quantifiable goals, not those focused on vague self-improvement. For instance, if you've been criticized for showing up late to work, it's much smarter to say to yourself, "I will go to bed at 11:00 PM and wake up at 7:00 AM every day so that I have plenty of time to make it to work," than it is to say, "I will try much harder to make it to work on time." Get the help or training you need to improve. It's possible that the criticism you received during your review was a result of you simply not having the skills necessary to perform well in your job. If your supervisor didn't lay out a path for you to get this training, contact the Human Resources Department and ask them for guidance. If your company is interested in grooming you for more responsibility, take your initial criticism as a hidden compliment — training is expensive and a sign that your company is invested in your growth with them. Look for opportunities to show your improvement. If your supervisor has seriously criticized your work, they'll be looking for some sort of measurable improvement in the near future. Don't let your hard work go unnoticed. Make a point to bring up your improvement during your next meeting or one-on-one talk and be ready to back up your claim with evidence. To make a great impression after being criticised during a review, make an effort to start “checking in” with your supervisor to discuss your progress. As soon as you've made some sort of accomplishment that demonstrates your progress, bring it up during your "check in" session. For instance, if your boss originally brought up the fact that your level of output in terms of progress on your projects has been slipping, you'll definitely want to mention when you finish your next project early. Keep the results of your review to yourself. Usually, performance reviews are the sort of thing you'll want to keep to yourself about. Like your salary, this type of information can lead to jealousy and hurt feelings if you're too open about it. Don't bring up the results of your review in casual conversations. Instead, only consider discussing your review with your family, your friends outside of work, and select coworkers you have a great amount of trust in. If, for some reason, you do need to discuss your results with others, be tactful. Don't brag or joke about your results — you'll never know how they'll compare to your fellow coworkers'. Move forward. Nothing can change the past, so don't spend time worrying about it. If you continue to fume and wallow over negative aspects of a performance review long after it's over, you won't have the energy or focus to improve your work. Instead, once you have accepted the review (and, if necessary, have sought help or training), let go of the negativity. Look to the future, seeking out new ways to do your job better than before. It can be difficult, but try to keep a positive mood after a negative review. Being visibly sad or sullen on the job can reflect poorly on your work, making you look like an under-performer even if you're taking other steps to improve your output. It can also call unnecessary attention to yourself, prompting your coworkers to wonder or ask about your sudden change in mood. Since supervisors know that their employees' morale can affect the business's productivity, this can get you in even more trouble. Take pride in your accomplishment. Congratulations! A positive performance review is something to be very proud about — it's a sign that your supervisor is happy with your work and that your position is most likely secure for the near future. A positive review is almost always something you have to work hard to earn, so take the opportunity to feel good about yourself. You may even want to have a small celebration with your family and friends after a good review. This is a great idea, but be careful not to spread the word about your celebration among your fellow employees — this can hurt the feelings of people who didn't get good reviews. Look (and listen) for opportunities for continued improvement. Never stop trying to improve your work. Demonstrate your long-term dedication to your job by trying to improve even after you've been told you're doing a good job. Remember that a positive review isn't an invitation to take a break — rather, it's a sign that your employer loves the work you're doing and wants more. Keep in mind that, at most jobs, there are very real rewards to striving for excellence. For instance, if your supervisor only has one promotion to give to their employees, they'll probably give it to the person that strove to improve their work, rather than one that was content getting mostly positive reviews. Don’t neglect any minor criticisms you were given. A positive performance review doesn't necessarily have to be 100% positive. Take note of any criticisms you do receive during your review and give them the same amount of attention you'd give the criticisms from a negative review. Supervisors love employees who aren't satisfied with "good enough", so look for opportunities to go the extra mile and earn a 100% positive review next time. In addition, it's worth remembering that, at your next review, your supervisor will probably bring up these past criticisms. It can be very embarrassing to explain to your supervisor that you haven't taken any action based on these criticisms, so don't put yourself in this position. Don’t rest on your laurels. Don't make the mistake of slacking off after you've been given a good review. This signals to your boss that your continued effort at your job is dependent on the level of praise you receive, rather than a result of your personal dedication. Over time, an employee who's content to rely on past achievements to justify their existence can make a prime candidate for downsizing, so never stop setting (and meeting) ambitious goals for yourself.	Have a list of items to talk about ready beforehand. Be alert, upbeat, and ready to talk. Be completely open. Be ready to discuss your role in the “big picture. Be honest about what isn’t working for you. React to criticism seriously but never angrily. Consider your criticism objectively. Set reasonable goals for improvement. Get the help or training you need to improve. Look for opportunities to show your improvement. Keep the results of your review to yourself. Move forward. Take pride in your accomplishment. Look (and listen) for opportunities for continued improvement. Don’t neglect any minor criticisms you were given. Don’t rest on your laurels.
https://www.wikihow.com/Express-Sympathy	How to Express Sympathy	If you want to express sympathy, try to acknowledge the person's pain by saying something like, “I can see you're hurt. Do you want to talk?”. If they do, listen to their perspective and try to understand how they feel. Give them your full attention by putting your phone away, making eye contact, and nodding to show you understand. Refrain from giving them advice or telling them things will be okay, since they probably don't want to hear this. In addition to listening to them, you can also offer your assistance with things like watching their kids or cooking for them. Sometimes helping with simple, every day things can relieve a lot of the stress they're feeling. You can also offer the person a hug or touch their arm, if you think it would be welcome. Another thing you can do is bring them a gift, like flowers or a card, to show that you're thinking about them.	Be direct. Tell the person that you care and are sorry for the troubled time they are experiencing. Most people feel awkward in situations in which they feel sympathy, and so they are unsure of how to comfort their loved one. Telling them you care is a great first step, and it opens the door for them to ask you for help if they need to. Say something like “I am so sorry.” Then try to offer assistance in a concrete way. Instead of saying, "Let me know if I can help," suggest a specific way in which you can help. Try, "I can watch the kids while you meet with the funeral planner," or "Let me bring you dinner tonight." Acknowledge their pain. Avoid comparing their pain to any other pain. Even if you have experienced a similar situation, do not assume that they feel the same way you did. Allow the person to feel pain in the way that they need to work through it. Saying things like “I know how you feel,” can be offensive. Instead of assuming things such as, “I know how you feel,” try saying something like “I can see you are hurt. Do you want to talk?” Stay on topic. When you are expressing your sympathies to a loved one, avoid rambling. If your loved one is going through a hard time, jumping from topic to topic might be hard to follow, or they may lose interest altogether. Instead, reassure them that you are there for them, and then give them the space they need. Make sure that it is well understood that they can open up to you as much as they want/need to. Avoid giving advice. In trying times, few people welcome hearing about what they should be doing. Only issue advice in rough times if the person specifically asks you for your input. Otherwise, saying things like “It'll all work out, just give it time,” implies that you think you know more about their situation than they do. Aim for simply being available. Say things such as “If you need anything at all, just call me.” Avoid talking about faith. People often want to interject faith into hard times. While your faith may give you comfort or strength, the person you sympathize with may or may not share the same views on faith. Assuming that they share your views can come off as offensive and rude, and you should avoid pressuring them to discuss what they do or do not believe during hard times. Lower your tone. If your tone is high pitched and loud, you will come off as flustered or excited. Neither of these are conducive to expressing sympathy for another person. When you speak, speak quietly and in a lower register to convey your sympathy. Make physical contact with the person. Making physical contact can reassure someone that you care and are available to them. Put your hand on their shoulder, or give them a hug. If you are not that comfortable with the person you are sympathizing with, shake their hand. Cease any unwanted physical contact. If the person seems to be moving away or uncomfortable making contact with you, do not force it. Be aware of your facial expressions. How you say something is as important as what you say. Make sure that your facial expressions match the condolences you are offering in a bad situation. For example, you should not say “I am so sorry for your loss/luck,” with a huge smile. A neutral expression is usually best. This means relaxed eyebrows, making eye contact, and a neutral mouth (not smiling or frowning). Send them a gift. The gift you send does not need to be expensive or elaborate. In many cases, just sending a card would be sufficient to express your sympathies. You can also send flowers to someone to express your sympathy for their current plight. Coordinate people to send them meals. Another way to show your sympathy and help in a tough time is to bring the person meals. This can free them of the need to cook for several days or weeks, and allow them the time and space to cope with their situation. The more people you can get to participate, the easier it will be to provide steady meals. There are websites that allow people to sign up for specific meals on specific dates, which may make it easier for you to organize meal delivery. This way, the meals can be spaced out and you won't make the mistake of bringing multiple meals on the same day. Check in every week. When a person goes through a difficult time, such as the loss of a loved one or job loss, they usually have a swell of support. As time passes, other people move on and continue their lives, leaving the person in distress to fend for themselves. You should check in every week with the person you sympathize with to be sure that they are still doing well. This does not have to be an awkward check in. You could simply have coffee with them once a week and say things like “So how are doing this week?” Be a good listener. Your friend may need to talk about what they are experiencing. Let your friend know you are available to listen, and make it clear they have your undivided attention. Put away electronics like your phone and turn off the television or other distractions. Make eye contact, nod and make sounds where appropriate (such as "Uh huh," or "I see,") to show that you are listening. Put aside judgement and don't think about your response or what you think they should have done/should be doing. Let them talk and don't interrupt. Don't rush the person. They may not be ready to talk, or it may take them a while to articulate their thoughts. Avoid judgement. People often judge others harshly if they do not remove themselves from a bad situation (such as a hostile relationship) or “get over” a tragic event (such as a death in the family) in a certain time frame. Keep in mind that everyone fights their own battles on their own time, and it is not your place to decide when or how someone else moves to the next phase of their life. Remain caring and compassionate toward the person you sympathize with and reserve judgment for how the deal with their situation. This does not mean that you have to condone any behavior that they exhibit. You are free to cut ties with the person if/when the connection becomes unhealthy for you. Make yourself available to help. Aside from frequent check-ins, you should make it clear that you are available to the other person any time they need someone to lean on. Answer their calls, texts, emails, etc. and be willing to help them do chores or other daily tasks. If there is a big project to be done, such as remodeling a room after a spouse passed away, volunteer to help out.	Be direct. Acknowledge their pain. Stay on topic. Avoid giving advice. Avoid talking about faith. Lower your tone. Make physical contact with the person. Be aware of your facial expressions. Send them a gift. Coordinate people to send them meals. Check in every week. Be a good listener. Avoid judgement. Make yourself available to help.
https://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-Razor-Burn	How to Prevent Razor Burn	To prevent razor burn, wait and shave after you've taken a warm shower so your hair and skin are softer. When you do shave, make sure you're shaving with the grain of the hair, or the direction your hair grows in. Also, always use shaving gel or cream when you shave. After you shave, splash your skin with cold water to help prevent bumps and ingrown hairs. Remember to rinse your razor thoroughly after each stroke, which will prevent buildup that can cause razor burn.	Use fresh razors. Razors that have been used many times become dull and grow bacteria - two problems that significantly worsen razor burn. Use new razors every two weeks or five uses, and clean your razor well after every use. Go in the right direction. Shave with the grain of the hair, in short, deliberate strokes. Shaving against the grain increases the odds of ingrown hairs , irritation, and inflamed skin. Long strokes often cause one to press down too hard on the skin, increasing razor contact and making razor burn more likely. Shave at night. Shaving your hair in the morning typically precedes the application of some product - for example, deodorant after shaving your armpits. Additionally, throughout the day you are likely to sweat and come into contact with bacteria and toxins from the air. The combination of all these things with your freshly shaved face greatly increases the likelihood of razor burn. Prevent this by simply shaving at night before heading to bed, where you will be less likely to dirty the area. Shave in the shower. Even when you dampen your skin before shaving, your hair doesn't have enough time to soften and become easier to shave. Take a hot shower and shave after a few minutes; the heat and moisture will soften your hairs and make them easier to remove. Don't wait too long, though, as waiting ten minutes or longer will swell up your skin and leave you with a bit of stubble after you've cooled down and dried off. Clean your razor regularly. If you shave without rinsing your blade, you might be increasing your chances for razor burn. The buildup of hair and product in the blades of your razor forces you to push down with more pressure on subsequent swipes, making it more likely that you'll irritate or cut the skin. Thoroughly rinse your razor after every pass you take on your skin to remove all hair and buildup between the blades. Splash your skin with cold water. After every finished shave, splash your skin with cold water to close up the pores. This will constrict the skin and help to close any small cuts or ingrown hairs that are forming. Dip the blade in rubbing alcohol after the final rinse. Blades last much longer than most people think. The apparent dulling of the blade is due to the formation of microscopic "teeth" on the edge, made up of mineral crystals from the water. These drag against the skin, causing the blade to grab and producing cuts and much of the razor burn. The alcohol will displace the water and the minerals within it, and evaporate without leaving a residue. Store the razor with the blade edges upward. Use a face wash. Even if you aren't shaving your face, using a face wash containing salicylic acid will help to kill bacteria and reduce the likelihood of razor burn. Rub the area you are going to shave with a gentle face wash and rinse off before shaving. Use shaving gel. Never dry-shave with just water, and avoid using a shaving cream that can clog pores. Instead, apply a coat of shaving gel to the area you will shave, and rinse your razor after every swipe. The gel will help to protect your skin from the blades without clogging your pores. Apply Aloe Vera. After you finish shaving, put a little Aloe Vera gel on the area. This will help to soothe irritated skin and prevent razor bumps. Allow it to set for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off with cold water and patting dry with a clean towel. Use an oatmeal mask. Oatmeal has been used for decades as a remedy for skin irritants and works great for razor burn. If you know that you are prone to razor burn or are already experiencing the mild rash, blend oatmeal with a bit of milk and dab it onto your skin. Leave it for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off with warm water. Put on some sour cream. Although this may sound odd or gross, the sour cream contains nutrients that are great for healing razor burn. Additionally, the cold cream feels good on the irritated skin. Swipe on a dollop of sour cream to the area you have finished shaving, and then rinse off after about 10 minutes. Try an antibiotic ointment. After you finish shaving, rub some antibiotic cream into your skin. This will kill the bacteria that clog pores and lead to the unsightly razor rash you are experiencing. Do this for several days or until your razor burn has reduced or disappeared completely. Check for allergens. Look through all the products you apply to your skin to see what they're made of. There might be something in the ingredients list that you are allergic to, and therefore are reacting to with a rash. Cut out all your skin products for a few days after shaving, and slowly incorporate them back in one at a time to find out which one is the culprit.	Use fresh razors. Go in the right direction. Shave at night. Shave in the shower. Clean your razor regularly. Splash your skin with cold water. Dip the blade in rubbing alcohol after the final rinse. Use a face wash. Use shaving gel. Apply Aloe Vera. Use an oatmeal mask. Put on some sour cream. Try an antibiotic ointment. Check for allergens.
https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Debris-Stuck-in-a-Cat-Paw	How to Remove Debris Stuck in a Cat Paw	If there's large debris stuck in your cat's paw, like glass or a large splinter, take your cat to the vet so they can treat it. However, if the debris is small, you should be able to remove it at home. First, wrap it in a towel with its injured paw left out, so it can be comfortable and stationary while you work. Then, gently wipe its paw with a washcloth to remove any dirt or debris on its pads. If there's anything sharp, like a splinter or piece of glass in its pads, use tweezers to carefully remove it. When everything is out, use a cotton ball to apply a few drops of antiseptic to the area so it doesn't get infected. If there's anything you aren't able to remove, make sure to visit the vet for help.	Gather your materials. To remove debris from your cat's paw, you will need a damp washcloth, a towel to wrap your cat in, and a pair of tweezers. If you suspect the debris has punctured your cat's paw, you will also need a pet-friendly antiseptic. Some pet friendly antiseptics include Betadine (cleanser or solution), Burrow's Solution, and witch hazel. Wrap your cat in the towel. Gently pick up your cat. Pet your cat to make it feel comfortable. Then carefully wrap your cat in a towel, leaving the paw or paws with the debris outside of the towel. Be careful to not wrap the towel too tightly or it could injure the cat. If your cat does not like being held, you should grab a friend or family member to help you. Wrapping the cat in a towel will help prevent you from being scratched by the cat. You can also calm the cat with a treat. Wipe your cat’s paw gently. Using the damp washcloth, gently wipe your cat's paw or paws. If you are cleaning debris from multiple paws, wipe them one at a time. Gently rub between the pads of your cat's paws to remove debris like cat litter, gravel, or food. Once you clean a paw, place it back inside the towel. If you are cleaning front and back paws, clean the front paws first. Then gently slide the bottom of the towel up so that you can clean the back paws one at a time. You can also use your fingers to gently dislodge debris, such as kitty litter, from the cat's paw. If there is a splinter in the cat's paw, you should avoid this step until after the splinter or other sharp object is removed. It is also okay to scruff your cat while they are on a surface. However, never pick a cat up by the scruff. To scruff a cat, grab the skin on the back of their neck and hold it firmly. Use tweezers to remove sharp objects. Once you have gently cleaned your cat's paws with a damp washcloth, check to see if there is a splinter or other debris, like glass, lodged in the paw. If you find a splinter or other material lodged in the paw, use the tweezers to gently grasp the splinter. Then slide the splinter out of the cat's paw at the same angle it entered the skin. Exercise caution when removing the splinter. Apply antiseptic. If you remove a splinter or other material lodged in the cat's paw, you should apply a pet-friendly antiseptic to the area after removing the debris. You should also apply the antiseptic to any scrapes or injuries you locate on the cat's paws. In general, you should put a few drops on a cotton ball and use the cotton ball to apply the antiseptic. If the debris is stuck on, you may even want to soak the cat's paw in warm water with a little soap added to it. Try filling a bathtub a few inches with warm water and a little soap and have your cat stand in the water for a few minutes so the paw can soak. You will probably need to hold onto their scruff to keep them there for a few minutes. Make an appointment with your vet. If you find a large splinter, shard of glass, or similar debris lodged in your cat's paw, you should contact your vet immediately. Large pieces of debris can cause significant puncture wounds that will need to be treated by a veterinary professional. You should also see the vet if you notice blood, pus, or unusual odors in your cat's paws. Clean your cat’s feet daily. Each day you should gently wipe your cat's paws with a damp washcloth. As you wipe, keep an eye out for debris that might be stuck in the paw. You should also watch out for debris that is caught in the hair between the paw pads. Use a litter mat. Litter is a common type of debris that can get stuck in your cat's paws. One way to minimize the chance of this happening is to use a litter mat. Choose a litter mat that has angled ridges that are engineered to pull litter out of a cat's paw. Place the litter mat outside of the litter box so that your cat will have to walk across it when they exit the litter box. Trim long paw hair. Some longhaired cats have excessive hair that grows on their paws and between their toes. This can create an environment for unwanted debris. If your cat has long hair sprouting in between its toes, gently trim it with a small pair of rounded scissors.	Gather your materials. Wrap your cat in the towel. Wipe your cat’s paw gently. Use tweezers to remove sharp objects. Apply antiseptic. Make an appointment with your vet. Clean your cat’s feet daily. Use a litter mat. Trim long paw hair.