If you are using a towel, make sure that you do not have any fibers from the towel on the index finger you are using to insert the contact lens. Avoid drying your hands with paper towels, as these tend to leave more fibers on your finger. With her head tilted slightly back, ask her to look forward and then slightly upward. Try not to hover immediately above her eyes; this might cause her to instinctively blink more. Instead, place her shoulder against your side, so she is standing next to you, as opposed to in front of you. This will ensure that the contact lens is not inside out. Make sure that the lens you have on your finger corresponds to the correct eye. It is likely that your child may need a different prescription strength in each eye, so make sure you have selected the correct lens for each eye. Many contact lens cases will have a label for each eye; for example, the case for the right eye's lens might read "R" on the lid. Your child will probably need to gently pull up the skin of his upper eyelid toward his eyebrow using his index finger in order to keep his eye open for the insertion. The bottom eyelid may also need to be pulled gently down, toward the cheek. The lens should stick to the eye almost like a suction cup once it comes in contact with it. Try to center the lens over the iris of the eye.  As you approach the eye, ask your child not to focus on the lens itself as this will increase her risk of blinking before you can properly insert it. Instead, encourage her to look just to the right of your finger, but while still looking upward. Make sure the lens is well-lubricated with solution so it is not too dry. If the lens is too dry, it might not come easily off your finger as you try to insert it. This will help the lens adjust to the curve of the eye. He may need to blink a few additional times to fit the lens. Be sure he does not blink too rapidly because this may cause the lens to fall out.

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Wash your hands with soap and warm water and dry them thoroughly. Position your child so she is facing you. Place the contact lens so it is curved like a bowl on the tip of your index finger. Ask your child to open his eye as wide as possible. Gently place the contact lens onto your child's open eye as your child is looking upward. Ask your child to take one slow blink. Repeat these steps for the other eye.


Don’t keep your kids in the dark when it comes to dating someone new. Let your children know that you’re dating and that your partner has children. If and when it comes time for your children to meet your partner’s children, they should be prepared without making any last-minute discoveries, especially involving other children. This may make them feel threatened. Children don’t want to be left in the dark about important things, so let them know what’s ahead.  Talk to your kids about dating someone that has kids. You may want to tell your kids about them or show them pictures of who they will meet. Speak with your children individually to inform them of your relationship and any future plans you may have. Children want to be told the truth, but you may wish to give older children more information than younger children. Be sure to keep the lines of communication open as well. Your children might not have questions right away, but let them know that they can come to you to talk or ask questions at any time. Kids may begin to feel jealous of you if you’re spending time with someone else. They may begin to resent the person you are dating for taking you away. Help to calm your children’s fears by spending time with them. While it may be easy to get wrapped up in your new relationship, set aside time to spend with your kids and assure them that they are a priority. Spend one-on-one time with each individual child. Assure them that you love them and that nobody is intentionally trying to harm or hurt them. If you’re spending time with your partner’s children, let them take the lead in your relationship. Don’t force a relationship with your partner’s kids, and also don’t force your own kids to form a relationship with your partner. Don’t force hugs or kisses or any kind of physical affection and let the children initiate affection on their own terms.  Try teaching your kids appropriate greetings, such as shaking hands and introducing themselves. Make time spent with their kids enjoyable and vice versa. Plan activities that the kids will enjoy so that they look forward to spending time with you or your partner. If your children are older or your partner’s children are older, make invitations for them to get to know your partner. If you’re focusing much effort on having your child accept your partner, you might push too hard and push them away. Provide opportunities for your teen or adult children to get to know your partner on their own terms, and encourage your partner to do the same. For example, say, “Jamie is coming over for dinner tonight. You’re welcome to eat with us if you’d like to join. I won't pressure you, but it would mean a lot to me." This last statement is helpful because otherwise it might sound like you're including them as an afterthought.

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Speak openly with your children. Give your kids plenty of attention. Let the children have some control. Make soft invitations to older children.


Mindfulness meditation is one of the most popular styles of meditation for reducing anxiety. To practice it, you must simply focus all of your attention on the present moment, which helps retrain the brain not to fixate on the past or on the future.  It's natural for your thoughts to wander, so don't get discouraged. If thoughts or emotions come up, acknowledge them, but do not judge yourself for them. Then do your best to replace them with thoughts about the present. Keeping your eyes open will help you stay focused on the present.  Many people like to consciously focus on their breathing while meditating, which helps keep breaths deep, while also preventing other thoughts from taking over the mind. If you are having trouble staying focused on your breath, you can try counting your breaths or repeating the words "inhale" and "exhale" to yourself silently. Loving-kindness meditation is similar to mindfulness meditation in that you replace unwanted thoughts with other thoughts. Instead of focusing your thoughts on the present moment, however, you can focus them on anything that involves love and kindness.  Your thoughts should express love and kindness towards yourself, as well as towards others. You can practice mindfulness meditation and loving-kindness meditation together, as they complement each other nicely. Guided meditation is sometimes called visualization. This meditation style involves thinking deeply about a place or situation that you find relaxing. When practicing this type of meditation, you should try to engage all of your senses by imagining the sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and feelings that you would experience if you were really there. Guided meditation can be done alone, but it is often done in a class under the instruction of a teacher. If you choose to practice transcendental meditation, you will repeat a mantra to yourself to help achieve relaxation. This mantra can be any word, phrase, or sound that you find comforting. The way you say the mantra is also important. You should be focusing deeply on every aspect of the mantra. Meditation does not always have to be done sitting down. In fact, there are a variety of practices that combine exercise and meditation. If you don't like sitting still, this may be the perfect option for you.  Tai chi, qi gong, and yoga are all practices that involve movement, as well as meditation. If you are interested in learning one of these practices, they are offered at many fitness clubs and community centers. You can also try watching an instructional video. If you want to add a less structured physical component to your meditation practice, you can also consider walking while you meditate. As long as you are able to stay focused, this movement should not inhibit your meditation at all.

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Practice mindfulness meditation. Consider loving-kindness meditation. Try guided meditation. Experiment with transcendental meditation. Incorporate movement into your meditation.


When you want to make instant pudding, stir ½ cup (96 grams) of the mixture into 2 cups (475 milliliters) of milk. Cook in a saucepan over high heat, stirring constantly. When it starts to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Keep stirring, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it thickens. Pour into a serving bowl, and let it set for 5 minutes. You can serve this hot or chilled. If the vanilla beans get into the pudding, pick them out with a fork after you cook the pudding, and discard them.

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Store the instant pudding mixture in a cool, dry place.


Slices of salmon and cream cheese Spreads and pates Dips Pesto Salsa or bruschetta topping Cream cheese and tomato slices.

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These little pieces of crisp deliciousness go well with any number of dishes, such as:


The ability to hear, recognize, and then match a pitch with your voice is a fundamental ear training skill. While some people have a natural ear, others can learn to develop pitch recognition. However, about 1 in 20 people are “tone deaf” (a condition called amusia) and cannot learn this skill. Find a digital tuner, piano, or acoustic guitar. Digital tuners are ideal for this exercise because the tool tells you if you are too sharp or too flat. If you don’t have access to any of these tools or instruments, there are several vocal match websites and apps available for you to choose from. A target note is the musical note that you wish to match in pitch. You can choose any note within your vocal range—you could start by trying to match pitch with the lowest "C" in your vocal range. As you move through the exercise, continue to pick random notes that fall within your vocal range and attempt to match their pitch.  Play the target note on the digital tuner, piano, or guitar. Listen to the pitch carefully. Try to hear the note in your head. This ability to hear, or visualize, a note in your head is called auralizing. This skill is developed over time and through persistent practice. Sing the target note. If you are using a digital tuner, look at the screen to see if you have perfectly matched the pitch, if you are flat, or if you are sharp. If you are off key, slide your pitch up or down slightly until you perfectly match the pitch. This can be tricky and often takes a lot of practice. Once you have matched pitch, select a new target note and repeat the process. It may take you a while to find notes that are within your vocal range and you are comfortable singing. Don’t be afraid to experiment with notes in different octaves. Scales are musical exercises that go up and down in a predetermined pattern. Major scales are the most predictable and familiar. When you sing scales, you can focus on mastering a specific technique, such as vibrato, overcoming a certain problem, like pitchiness, or increasing your vocal range.  Play a major scale on a piano or acoustic guitar, find an online video of a major scale, or use an app to play one. The C Major scale is an excellent place to start. The C Major scale follows this pattern: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C, C, B, A, G, F, E, D, C. Listen to each pitch and visualize the note in your head. Play the exercise and sing along. As you move up and down the scale, focus on matching and maintaining each pitch. After mastering one major scale, move on to another major scale. Repeat the process. Arpeggios, like scales, are musical exercises. Instead of moving up and down from pitch to pitch, arpeggios go up and down in intervals. Practicing arpeggios will not only improve your pitch, but they will also enhance your ability to jump from one pitch to another pitch as you sing.  Play a major arpeggio on a piano or acoustic guitar. Basic arpeggios follow this pattern: 1, 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), 8, 5 (Perfect Fifth) , 3 (Major Third), 1. Start with the C Major arpeggio. It follows this pattern: C (1), E (3, Major Third), G (5, Perfect Fifth), C (8), G (5, Perfect Fifth),  E (3, Major Third), C (1). Listen to each pitch and interval. As you hear the notes, visualize the pitches and intervals in your head. Play the exercise and sing along. As you move up and down the arpeggio, strive to match and maintain each pitch. Pay particular attention to hitting each interval. After mastering the C Major Arpeggio, work on another Major Arpeggio. Repeat the process.

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Match pitches on a digital tuner, piano, or guitar. Select a target note. Sing major scales. Sing major arpeggios.


Olive oil, when ingested, has powerful anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce scar tissues. When cooking, use olive oil in place of butter or vegetable oil for grilling or sautéing. This is a healthy, easy way to incorporate olive oil in your diet. While olive oil is healthy, it is also high calorie. Make sure you only use a tablespoon or two when cooking. Use it in place of butter and not in addition to butter. Another way to incorporate olive oil into your day-to-day diet is to use it in salad dressings. Vinaigrettes are fairly easy to make yourself.  Basic vinaigrettes include one part vinegar and two parts olive oil. You can add salt and pepper to taste.  You can add a variety of ingredients to vinaigrette depending on the taste you desire. Mustard powder, garlic, and other herbs can be used for a saltier taste. Fruits, honey, and apple cider vinegar can be used for a sweeter taste. Consuming olive oil can help your skin. Due to the high levels of monounsaturated fat, a healthy fat necessary to the body's development, olive oil can also help prevent heart disease and diabetes. You should aim to incorporate monounsaturated fats into your general diet. Other foods high in monounsaturated fats include avocados, nuts, and canola oil.

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Use olive oil when cooking. Make vinaigrettes using olive oil. Keep your diet high in monounsaturated fats.


They will fill up the Jedi Meter. You will need about 200,000 of these studs in order to purchase Darth Vader from the store once he appears. You will need a lot of these studs, so you will need to collect as many as you can. Here are some ideas to get you started:  You can find studs by smashing stuff open, solving puzzles, and finding secret rooms. After completing each level, consider running through it again on free play so that you can earn more studs by killing and destroying everything. Run a few pod races in Mos Espa, or complete any other  challenges that are quick and easy for you. Use multipliers with care. They are expensive and might not be worth it in the long run. Some events can cause you to lose studs; this means that you will need to go find more in order to replace them, which can take up time. Consider turning on invincibility to prevent any losses. Here are two ways you can lose studs:  If you die by falling down a pit, you will lose 1,000 studs. If you die by getting hit by a blaster, you will loose 2,000 studs. Darth Vader will not unlock if you are in free play. You can, however, use free play in order to earn studs.

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Earn the True Jedi status on all 17 levels in the game by collecting studs. Know how to collect studs. Know what causes you to lose studs. Make sure that you are playing in story mode.


There's no set limit to how big or small your piggy bank should be, but you should aim for a plastic bottle that's between 500–1,000 millilitres (17–34  fl oz). Wash it out with water and let it sit for 10 minutes so it can dry. Keep the bottle cap on the bottle. It will serve as the pig’s snout. Cut out 4 egg-holders from the carton using scissors. Then, have an adult use a low-heat hot glue gun to attach them to the bottle by applying the glue around the edges of the egg-holders. Finally, paste the legs on the side opposite the coin slot. When the pig is standing on its new legs, the coin slot should be facing up. Now that you’ve got a basic pig shape, it’s time to get artistic with your creation! Make a tail by twisting a pink pipe cleaner into a spiral. Draw nostrils onto the pig’s snout with a black marker. Cut 2 triangles out of pink paper or felt and glue them on as ears. You can give the pig eyes by hot gluing googly eyes onto its face, or by drawing, cutting out, and gluing on eyes yourself.

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Wash out your plastic bottle with regular tap water. Attach the legs to the side of the bottle opposite the coin slot. Decorate your pig with the remaining materials.


Once you've filled in your brows, you can solidify the feathered look. Take a clean brow brush to feather your brows.  Use upward motions. Again, brush the eyebrows from top to bottom. Swipe your eyebrows quickly. This will help the hair move upwards, creating the right effect. You may notice some more gaps in your eyebrows after feathering them. If you notice any gaps, take a brow pencil. Create hair strokes by moving the pencil from top to bottom in the areas where you lack hair. You can use a small touch of brow gel to solidify the feathered brow look. Gel will fill in your brows a bit more and make them look darker and more defined. Apply the gel using the same motions you used with your brow brush. Use quick, swiping motions to move across each eye, pushing the hair upward.

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Use a brow brush to push your eyebrows upward. Create hair strokes with a pencil. Finish with a touch of gel.


You should have about 1.5 to 2 feet (0.5 to 0.6 m) of loop available to you. The foot with the band on it should be on the outside, not the side with the chair.

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Loop or tie one end of an elastic exercise band around the leg of a chair or another piece of furniture. Tie or loop the other end of the exercise band to your foot, and stand sideways so that the chair is at your side.


If your knees feel like they need to be cracked often, and especially if you have associated pain, you should have them looked at by a doctor. Your doctor should be able to identify the problem and will give you options for treatment.  While some knee popping is perfectly normal, a constant need to pop your knee could signal a problem with your cartilage being worn down, a tear in your meniscus, or developing arthritis.  In many cases, treatment options will include medication, physical therapy, and, if the problem is severe, surgery. In a lot of cases, cracking in the knee occurs when the knee bones are not sitting correctly because there is excessive inflammation between them. If you can reduce this inflammation, then cracking will feel less necessary.  You can take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory, such as ibuprofen. Talk to your doctor if you think a prescription anti-inflammatory would be more effective for your condition. While it may be tempting to stop moving a knee that feels like it needs to be cracked all the time, it is important to keep it moving. Low-impact exercises that will be good for your knees include:  Swimming. Bicycling. Water aerobics. Elliptical. that are hard on the knees. While some exercises are great for keeping the knees healthy and flexible, there are other exercises that can be particularly bad for knees that are already compromised. Avoid activities that create a strong impact on the knees, particularly activities that include running. If you want to continue running, at least try to give your knees time to recover between sessions. For instance, alternate your running days with days when you do a low-impact exercise like cycling.

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Consult with a doctor. Take anti-inflammatory medication. Do low-impact knee exercises. Minimize activities


Your partner should accept you for who you are and your parents may not be able to see beyond the age difference. Once your parents see that your relationship is healthy and that you are a better person for it, it will be easier for them to see beyond the age gap. It’s easy to get swept up in the allure of dating someone older or younger than you. Look ahead and see if the age difference will affect you in any way. Your parents may be fearful that the age gap may widen as your relationship continues. A difference in age may be more of a big deal if you are younger. Your parents may be fearful that you are growing up too soon or that an older partner is taking advantage of you. A big age gap if you're a minor and your partner isn't may also be illegal. Take their perspective into account when continuing your relationship. If your partner is your professor or boss, it’s prudent to know the rules. Your parents may rest easier knowing that everyone is protected from any legal actions. Understand that being in a teacher-pupil relationship can get the teacher fired and, depending on your age, even jailed. This is one relationship that is better to be put on hold - for both of you. If you truly love each other, you can wait until both of you are adults, and you have graduated.

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Ask yourself if you feel like yourself around your partner. Keep perspective. Understand any power dynamics.


Examples include walking, running, jogging, biking, swimming, and/or hiking. Exercises like these improve your cardiovascular health and increase your metabolism, even after you have finished exercising. This way you are more likely to stick with it. If you are having trouble staying motivated on your own, being around other people might help. Plus, if you are paying for a gym membership, you will likely feel obligated more to exercise. If you can't find the time to do a formal exercise, then make simple changes to make your daily routine more active.  Park further away from your destination and walk. Walk around the local mall or park for a few hours. Clean the house or do other errands that require you to be on your feet.

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Do 30 minutes of cardio three to five times a week. Choose an exercise that you enjoy. Join an exercise class or gym. Make simple lifestyle changes.


The definition of "reciprocal" is simple. To find the reciprocal of any number, just calculate "1 ÷ (that number)." For a fraction, the reciprocal is just a different fraction, with the numbers "flipped" upside down (inverted).  For instance, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3. Any number times its reciprocal will give you 1. Again, the reciprocal of a number is always 1 ÷ (that number).  For a whole number, write that as a fraction; there's no point in calculating it out to a decimal. For instance, the reciprocal of 2 is 1 ÷ 2 = 1/2.

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Find the reciprocal of a fraction by flipping it. Write the reciprocal of a whole number as a fraction.


A large space can look overwhelming if there is nothing to focus on. Arrange the seating and other furniture to face an object of attention, such as a television, fireplace, or large painting. If the furniture needs to be arranged inward, for instance toward the dining table, create a focal point with a chandelier or centerpiece. Use portable furniture to rearrange the space if you would like to use different focal points at different times. For instance, one or two light chairs can be added to the living room in front of the television when you want to encourage conversation. If the room feels too large, even after dividing it, use furniture on a similar scale. A high ceiling can feel less imposing if there are high-backed chairs in the room to match. A coffee table could be replaced by a large ottoman to fill the space between seats more comfortably. If you enjoy gardening, pot a lemon tree, a fern, or another plant next to a corner or wall that looks empty. Tall plants are a good choice if you have a high ceiling, and add a natural appearance that can't easily be achieved with furniture alone. Tapestries are much larger than paintings, and can be used to fill walls on a grand scale. However, even a collection of small paintings hung in groups can make the room feel cozier. Place artwork on countertops and tables to draw attention to the smaller scale. Even just one or two pieces can give people something to focus on close up, rather than feeling dwarfed by the scale of the room. If you're willing to put in the work, a redesign with deep, rich colors such as burgundy or dark brown can make a room feel cozier. This can also help divide a room visually, by drawing attention to a smaller area with windows or wainscoting accented in different colors.

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Create a focal point. Use oversize furniture. Keep tall house plants in the room. Hang wall art. Add smaller decorations to surfaces. Give the room a new coat of paint.


Cook 1 cup (240 milliliters) of milk and 2 ounces (60 grams) of white chocolate chips in a saucepan over medium-low heat. When the mixture starts to simmer and the chocolate has melted, take the saucepan off the stove, and stir in ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ⅛ teaspoon of peppermint extract. Pour the hot chocolate into a large mug, and garnish it with some whipped cream, crushed peppermint candy, or mini marshmallows, if desired. Heat ¼ cup (45 grams) of white chocolate chips with ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. After the chocolate melts, stir in 1 cup (240 milliliters) of half-and-half, and cook until hot. Pour into one large mug, or two smaller mugs. Garnish with a swirl of whipped cream, if desired, and serve. Heat ¾ cup (180 milliliters) of milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam. Add 2 tablespoons (20 grams) of white chocolate chips, and stir until they melt. Pour 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of vanilla-flavored vodka into a mug, then pour the hot chocolate over it and stir. Garnish with some mini marshmallows and cocoa powder, if desired, and serve. Tie up a 6-inch (15.24-millimeter) cinnamon stick and 8 cardamom pods in a piece of cheesecloth, and put it into a slow cooker. Add 3 cups (700 milliliters) of half-and-half, 3 cups (700 millimeters) of milk, and 1½ cups (265 grams) of white chocolate baking pieces. Cook the mixture, covered, on a low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours; stir it after 2 to 2½ hours. Just before serving, take out the spice bag, and stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.  If you are in a hurry, cook the hot chocolate over high heat for 2 to 2½ hours. Stir it after 1 hour.  If you can't find any white chocolate baking pieces, try white chocolate chips instead.

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Add some peppermint for a minty treat. Try making an extra-rich white hot chocolate. Give it a boozy twist, but only if you're of legal drinking age. Try some spiced white hot chocolate for a crowd.


Once you have acknowledged your feelings, try to move past the situation by doing something that will improve your mood. Dwelling on what happened or how it made you feel will not make you feel better; it will make you feel worse. Find something else to focus on right away. For example, you can look for the good in the moment by writing down three things that you are grateful for. Or, you can distract yourself by doing something else that you enjoy. For example: If you feel like you've been stuck at home while your friends are out having fun, do something to spoil yourself. Take a bubble-bath with your favorite scented candles and a book. Take a long walk or a run while listening to music. Go into town and go shopping, or just browse the shops on your own. Whatever you do, make it all about you and making yourself happy. Rejection can be very upsetting and you might find yourself feeling worked up or stressed as a result. Research has shown that taking a few minutes to practice deep breathing can reduce stress and promote a feeling of calm.  To practice deep breathing, take in a slow deep breath as you count to five. Then, hold the breath as you count to five again. Then, slowly exhale as you count to five. Follow this exercise with two normal paced breaths and then repeat the slow deep breath. You might also try yoga, meditation, or tai chi to help yourself feel calm. Being left out can cause you to feel sad and get down on yourself. Using positive self-talk can help you to combat these negative feelings and feel better after being rejected. After being left out, take a few moments to look at yourself in the mirror and say something encouraging to yourself. You can either say something that you believe about yourself or something that you would like to believe about yourself. Some examples of positive affirmations include:  “I am a fun and interesting person.” “I am a good friend.” “People like me.” “People enjoy spending time with me.” Caring for yourself can make you feel loved rather than rejected. This can take many different forms because different people feel cared for by different means. Some examples include cooking yourself a nice meal, taking a long bubble bath, working on a project you love, or watching your favorite movie. You should also make sure that you are taking good care of your body. By taking good care of your body, you are sending your brain signals that you deserve to be taken care of. Make sure that you are devoting enough time to meeting your basic needs for exercise, food, and sleep.  Aim for 30 minutes of exercise per day. Eat a balanced diet of healthy whole foods like fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Get 8 hours of sleep per night.

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Move past the situation. Breathe to calm yourself. Use positive self-talk to encourage yourself after a rejection. Take good care of yourself.


You can use your iPhone's screenshot feature to take a screenshot of your preferred Chrome page if you don't want to download an app to take the screenshot for you. If you want to use your iPhone's on-screen AssistiveTouch feature instead, proceed with the rest of this method. Tap the Settings app icon, which resembles a grey box with gears on it. You'll find this near the top of the Settings page. It's near the bottom of the screen. This option is in the middle of the Accessibility menu. The switch will turn green {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/1\/15\/Iphoneswitchonicon1.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/15\/Iphoneswitchonicon1.png\/46px-Iphoneswitchonicon1.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":300,"bigWidth":"46","bigHeight":"30","licensing":"

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Consider using your iPhone's screenshot function. Open your iPhone's  Settings. Scroll down and tap  General. Tap Accessibility. Scroll down and tap AssistiveTouch. Tap the grey "AssistiveTouch" switch . Press the Home button. Open  Chrome. Go to the page you want to screenshot. Tap the AssistiveTouch icon. Tap Device. Tap More. Tap Screenshot. Swipe the screenshot left.


Your non-dominant hand, which for the purpose of this example will be referred to as the left hand, should be suspended over your leg. Hold the spoons in your right hand. Position your right hand between your left hand and leg. Remember that your left hand should be about 5 inches or so above your leg. You will create a clacking, rhythmic noise with your spoons by striking them down into your leg and up into your left hand. Lightly tap your spoons several times slowly until you feel comfortable with the grip. You can create different tones with your spoons by striking different parts against your left hand or leg. The two main striking points are the tip, which is the rounded end of the spoon opposite the end of the handle, and the cup of the spoon, which is the hollow part.  Striking the tip of your spoons up into your left hand or down into your leg will create a lighter, brighter sound in your spoons. Hitting the cup of your spoon up into your left hand or down into your leg will creates a stronger, more accented sound. When attempting to strike the tip of your spoons, you may find it easiest to hold your left hand at a slight angle, so that you can bring the tip of your spoon up into the meaty part of your hand where the thumb joins the palm. This posture will help prevent you from hitting too much of the cup of the spoon, creating a louder clacking. Cup strikes will be flatter against your leg and left hand. Strike one cup against your leg, and then bring it up into the meaty part of your hand, where the thumb joins your palm. Both strikes should be as flat as possible to create the strong, accented tone of a cup strike. At first, you’ll probably want to do this slowly. This will ensure you keep your spoons gripped correctly while coordinating the different strikes. Repeat the earlier exercise where you accented the second and fourth beats of your rhythm, only this time use a clap strike to accent and your tip strike on beats one and two.  As you become more comfortable, try different patterns. You might try only accenting the third beat, or the first and fourth beats. Turn on some of your favorite music and follow the beat as you play your spoons. Keep in sync with the music while alternating your strikes.

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Return your hands to the starting position with your spoons in hand. Practice the motion of striking your spoons. Identify the two main striking points on your spoons. Master tip strikes with your spoons. Perfect your cup strikes. Alternate your cup and tip strikes.


Plunge the water in the bowl. Use a towel to soak up any remaining water. Acidic toilet bowl cleaners can damage your skin. Be careful not to let these chemicals touch your skin. Acidic toilet bowl cleaners can damage bathroom surfaces, including tile. You should have a rag on hand to pick it up immediately if any spills or splashes. This chemical is sometimes listed on labels as hydrogen chloride, HCL or muriatic acid. It can be found in products like The Works Toilet Bowl Cleaner or Santeen Toilet Bowl Cleaner. Be careful not to mix these solutions with bleach. The mixture can create a dangerous poisonous gas. Many in-tank cleaners use bleach. If you have an in-tank cleaner, remove it and flush several times to rid the toilet of any bleach residue. Use a toilet brush that has nylon bristles to gently rub the cleaner into the hard water spots. Do not rub too hard or you might splatter the cleaner all over the bathroom. This can damage other surfaces. Once you have picked up the hard water spots, flush. These chemicals are abrasive and should not sit around in bathroom longer than is necessary.

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Dry the bowl. Put on gloves and a plastic apron. Keep a wet rag on hand. Apply a cleaner with diluted hydrochloric acid to the bowl. Rub the toilet gently with a toilet brush. Flush immediately after cleaning.


This process works best if at least 1 of the bottles curves outward from the neck, preventing the distilled water from sliding back into the other bottle. Stop filling about 5 in (12.7 cm) from the top.  You want just enough water to cover the bottle filled with tap water. The angle makes it easier to collect the evaporated distilled water. This will create a hot/cold barrier, causing the evaporation of water in the filled bottle to condense into the cooler bottle.

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Get 2 glass bottles for making distilled water. Fill 1 bottle with tap water. Join the 2 bottles together at the neck and secure them tightly with duct tape. Use a 5-gallon (18.927 L) stainless steel pot of boiling water to distill the water. Tilt the bottles at about a 30-degree angle, leaning the top, empty bottle on the inside of the pot's rim. Rest an ice pack or a bag of ice on top of the bottle on top. Continue the distillation process until you collect enough distilled water in the bottle for your needs.


You can use any web browser on PC or Mac. Enter your Apple ID email address and password, then click →. This will open the security questions page.  If this opens the two-factor authentication page instead, use your iPhone to complete the authentication instead. If you do not have two-factor authentication enabled, answer the security questions or click Get Support PIN.  Write down the support PIN and contact Customer Service. It's at the bottom of the page below "Delete your account" next to the icon that resembles a trash can.  This displays a page that explains everything you should do before deleting your account. Alternatively, if you do not want to permanently delete your account, you can click Request to deactivate your account to request to put a temporary pause on your account.  It's next to "Temporarily deactivate your account" next to the icon that resembles a person. Use the drop-down menu labeled "Select reason" to select a reason for wanting to cancel.  It's near the bottom of the screen. If none of the reasons in the drop-down menu describe your situation, select "Other" and type your own reason for wanting to quit. It's the blue button below the drop-down menu. There is another page of important information you need to know before deleting your account.  Read the information and click the blue button that says Continue at the bottom of the page. This indicates that you agree to the Deletion terms and conditions.  You can read the terms and conditions in the text box.  Click the blue-button that says Continue when you are ready. This is how Apple can contact you if they have information about your account.  Click radio button next to the alternate email on file, "Use another email address", or "Use phone number". Use the space provided to enter your phone number or email address and click Continue when you are ready. The verification code is sent to the email address or the phone number you entered.  Check your email or text messages and enter the verification code to confirm the address belongs to you. You can use this access code if you need to contact Apple Support regarding your account.  Write down the code or click Print Code to print it.  Click Continue when you are ready. Enter the access code you got from the previous page and click Continue. It's the red button in the lower-right corner of the pop-up window.  Click Delete Account to send your request to delete your account.

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Go to https://privacy.apple.com/ in your computer's web browser. Log into your Apple ID account. Scroll down and click Request to delete your account. Select a reason for wanting to delete your account. Click Continue. Read the information page and click Continue. Click the checkbox  and click Continue. Select a contact method and click Continue. Enter a phone number or email address and click Continue. Enter the verification code and click Continue. Write down or print the access code and click Continue. Enter the access code and click Continue. Click Delete Account.


Many country clubs offer different levels of membership, and each level has different costs associated with it. Regular or full members will have unrestricted access to the country club's services and grounds, but this level of membership also carries the most expensive fees. House or social members have limited access to many of the grounds. Some parts of the club, like the restaurant and pool, might still be open without restriction, though. Nonresident members pay the least amount in fees, but the club only opens certain services to them. The amount of time you can use those services and grounds will also be restricted. Many posh and executive country clubs will only allow you to join on referral. In these instances, it is best to look for 1 or 2 sponsors before you fill out the application. In many cases, these referrals come from your friends or work associates. The sponsor and co-sponsor will usually need to submit a letter of recommendation in your favor. If you don’t know anyone who belongs to a country club, ask around at your work to see if someone is a member. Get to know that person and then, when you feel comfortable, ask them for a recommendation. In most cases, applications can be obtained by contacting the Membership Director of whichever country club you’re looking to join. This application will ask for basic contact information, a photo ID, and the names of your sponsors. The application will also ask about your family and hobbies. Additionally, many country clubs will require you to agree to a credit and background check.  These checks are done to verify that you will be able and likely to pay your membership. Some country clubs make the application available on their website. A poor credit rating will decrease your odds of acceptance. Once your application, background check, and credit check clear, you will be asked to schedule an interview. It takes about 2 weeks for the club to process your information and set up an in-person interview. You’ll speak with a few current members about a wide range of topics, such as your background and how you plan on using the club’s amenities. Once they’ve completed the interview, the membership committee members will speak with the Board of Directors and could potentially recommend you for admittance. This is why it’s incredibly important to give a good impression to the interviewers. During or after your interview, you might be invited to tour the grounds and test the facilities. Touring the grounds will give you an opportunity to meet the members. Both you and the voting members will get a better idea of whether you'll fit in with the others at the club.  If you already know one of the members, you might be able to tour the grounds before you have to submit the application or sit through an interview. Once the interview process is done, you’ll have to wait about 30 days for a response. If the voting board of the country club accepts you for membership, you'll get a call or letter with congratulations and an invoice. Initiation fees are a one-time payment that could range anywhere from $1,000 to $100,000 depending on which club you’re trying to join. If your application is rejected, you will need to start the process over with a different country club.  Some clubs may give you a reason for rejecting your application, but not all country clubs will do so. One reason a club might reject you is because it didn't get a great impression of you from the interview. Applying to the same club more than once is not recommended unless the circumstances you were rejected upon change. For example, the club could come under new management, in which case it would be okay to re-apply for admission.

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Inquire about the different membership levels. Find a sponsor to give you a referral. Fill out the application. Attend an interview with membership committee members. Tour the grounds with the membership committee members. Pay the initiation fee invoice if you’ve been accepted.


You will need a soft bristle toothbrush (an old one that you don't plan on using again will work fine), some dish soap, a small bowl with water in it, and a lint free towel.  This method of cleaning your Swarovski crystal jewelry works best for deep cleaning or occasional maintenance. Don't use this method too often because it may wear off some of the thin protective plating on the crystals. You may want to keep a small bowl of water handy to moisten the toothbrush as you clean the crystals. Only use a small amount at first and add more as you go if needed. Use the toothbrush to gently remove dirt from each crystal individually.  Do not scrub the crystals. Move the toothbrush in a circular motion to gently clean away dirt. Focus on cleaning one crystal at a time. Hold your crystals under a stream of warm running water to rinse away the soap.  (CAUTION: The crystals will be slippery. You may want to place a small bowl or colander over the drain just in case you drop your crystals.) Gently pat dry your jewelry using a soft lint free cloth. You may also want to lay out your jewelry on the cloth until you are sure that it is completely dry.  Do not put away your jewelry until it is completely dry.

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Gather your materials. Moisten a soft bristle toothbrush. Apply a small amount of dish soap to the  damp toothbrush. Clean the crystals. Rinse away soap. Dry your crystals.


Mouse ear headbands can be purchased from many department and party stores, especially around Halloween. When you need to make a mouse costume in a hurry, these are a great start.  You can also easily make your own mouse ears headband. Just cut two small (about two inches) rounded ears out of felt or furry fabric (gray, brown, black, or white) and glue them to a plain headband. You can also glue a pipe cleaner to each ear and attach its ends to the headband for more stability. Some clothing that is the same color (usually black, brown, gray, or white) as the pre-made mouse ears will make a quick and simple mouse body for your costume. You can use clothing you already have, or purchase new items.  Women can use things like a tank dress, leggings and a tank top, a solid color dress, or sweatpants and a sweatshirt. Men can use things like sweatpants and a sweatshirt, or pants and a t-shirt of the same color. Anyone can also use some black, brown, gray or white footed pajamas as the mouse’s body. You can use a strip of cloth, or stuff a sock (or one half-of a pair of leggings) with newspaper or fiberfill. Just make sure that the tail is the same color as the clothing you are using for the mouse’s body (or pink). Use makeup to draw a mouse face on your own once you put the rest of the costume on. Use pink lipstick to draw a dot or triangle on the end of your nose to form the mouse’s nose. Draw a few whiskers on your cheeks using eyeliner (black, brown, or white). You can put socks on your feet and socks or mittens on your hands to use as the mouse paws, if you would like. If you are using footed pajamas as your mouse body, you will just need a pair of socks or mittens to put on your hands.

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Buy a pair of pre-made mouse ears. Use clothing for the mouse body. Attach a tail. Paint on a mouse face. Put on paws.


When the water reaches a boil, add 1 pound (450 g) of fresh lo mein noodles and allow them to cook until they are soft but still slightly firm. While you should consult the package instructions for cooking times, it typically takes about 3 minutes. If you can’t find fresh lo mein noodles at your grocery store, you can use Asian style egg noodles or even thin spaghetti in their place.

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Add the noodles and cook until al dente.


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Attempt to start your computer. Hold down ⇧ Shift as your computer starts up. Click Troubleshoot. Click Advanced options. Click Start-up Repair. Select your account name. Enter your password. Allow Windows to diagnose your computer. Follow any on-screen instructions. Reset your computer. Reinstall Windows using installation media.


You might have noticed going over potholes and bumps isn't as smooth as it used to be in your ride, which is probably a sign that your shocks are worn out and need replaced. A good easy way to test your shocks and make sure they're worn out enough to be replaced is to push down hard on the trunk or the hood directly above the wheel well. Good shocks should bounce up once and settle relatively quickly. If the body bounces any more than that after pushing, it's time for a new set. You also need to know if your vehicle uses stand-alone shocks that attach to the vehicle suspension or frame, or if it uses shock-absorber units which integrated into a suspension strut, such as the MacPherson or Chapman strut. Your car may even have a combination, using shocks in the front and struts in the back. Struts can be difficult to replace, so it's best to let a professional handle that job. If you're unsure what type of shock absorbers you need, speak to someone at your local auto parts store or an auto mechanic to be sure you buy the right shock absorbers or piston for your vehicle. You can get identical replacements of the shocks you have in your car currently, but taking the time to change out your shocks is also a good opportunity to perform any upgrades, if you're interested. Performance shocks are appropriate for heavy-use daily drive vehicles, especially trucks.   Coil shocks are manufactured with a coiled spring around the body of the shock, which supports the weight of the vehicle and controls the movement of the suspension. These are adjustable, which means you can alter the height of your truck for optimum performance.   Twin-tube shocks have a set of tubes, one inner and one out, that house the piston, along with a layer of shock fluid and air, which can have a tendency to create a foamy, frothy mixture that can affect performance, though some modern variations feature a nitrogen mixture that addresses the issue. These are common on off-road vehicles.   Monotube shocks feature a tube and two pistons, which work essentially like the twin-tube shocks work, with one piston separating the layer of nitrogen from the air. It runs cool and is a popular performance choice for trucks.   Reservoir shocks are filled with fluid, and either pressurized air or nitrogen. As the shock absorbs bounce, the fluid contacts the gas, causing resistance and dampening the spring action. Park your car on a level surface and loosen the lug nuts on both sides of the front or back end. Secure your vehicle with ramps and/or jack stands. Check your owner's manual for the correct jack positioning. When you've got the car up, remove the wheels and locate the shocks. Shocks will be affixed with a vertical bolt that has to be extracted from within the engine bay or the trunk, or may be positioned at the top by a horizontal bolt that has to be unfastened and knocked out of position. The most difficult part of the job is removing the old shocks, which can have a tendency to be really gunky with both age and road-grit, making the bushings and bolts somewhat difficult to remove. Check out the mountings to see if they're loose enough to get off, or if you're likely to crack the rubber around the bushing. It's ok if you do, since you're changing out the shock anyway, but it's usually easier to spray some WD-40 or PB Blaster in there and let it sit for a few minutes to try to loosen things up before you get to work.

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Make sure you need new shocks. Purchase new shock absorbers. Consider upgrading your shocks. Jack your vehicle in an appropriate location. Check the shock mountings and spray them with metal cleaner.


Open the letter by helping the principal or recipient understand who you are, in case they do not know. State the grade, class, or any further identifying information that is necessary given the size of the school. Do this in 1 sentence.  For example, “With due respect, I am a 12th grade student in Mrs. Williams’ homeroom.” Or “I’m a part-time sophomore living in Fox Hall.” If you are a parent writing on behalf of a student, introduce yourself and your relationship. You might say, “I’m writing on behalf of my daughter, Molly Walsh, a 4th grade student in Mr. Belden’s class.” State the reason for the leave of absence, whether due to personal or medical reasons. Try to remain dispassionate, while still explaining the situation fully. Do this in 1 or 2 sentences, including the length of the proposed leave and dates you will be out.  For example, “Due to some recently discovered kidney stones, I will need surgery this month. My doctor recommends that I miss class for 3 days, from September 9-11, to have this procedure and recover. For example, “Following the recent death of my mother, I respectfully request one month bereavement leave from school, from September 10 to October 10.” If you are a parent writing on behalf of a child, you might say, “Due to a stomach virus, I am respectfully requesting that Molly be allowed to recover at home for the next two days, September 10 and 11.” While you might feel nervous about asking, understand that many people take a leave of absence to restore their mental health. In this sensitive situation, explain how school is disrupting your ability to be well.  For example, you might say, “My declining mental health is disrupting my ability to participate in academic and campus life. I am respectfully requesting 1 month of leave, from September 8 to October 8, to address my depression in therapy at home.” If you are a parent writing on behalf of a student, you might say, “James is currently experiencing a mental health crisis and is not able to access needed services on campus. I am respectfully requesting 60 days of medical leave on his behalf, from October 17 to December 16, to receive treatment at an in-patient facility.” Make your formal leave request in 1 or 2 sentences. You can introduce any corroborating materials at this point, such as a professional opinion from a doctor or therapist.  For example, “Therefore, I ask for you to please consider my leave request as outlined above. I am enclosing a letter from my doctor for your reference.” If you are a parent writing on behalf of your child with a mental illness, you might say, “I kindly ask for you to consider this leave request due to these extenuating circumstances. I am enclosing a note from our family psychiatrist for your reference.” Include a doctor or psychologist's note if it is important to understanding your leave request. If a surgery or illness will require an extended absence, a professional’s explanation may be required. Ask your doctor or mental health professional to write a statement for you to attach.

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Say what grade and class you are in. Explain the reason you needs leave and for how long. Know that mental health is a valid reason to take leave. Ask to be granted leave. Enclose any relevant supporting materials.


Never help someone crack their back if they claim to be in severe pain. Cracking someone's back if they're in intense pain can result in serious complications. Severe back pain should only be treated by a medical professional. If you or someone you know feels a constant need to crack their back, this can be a sign of an underlying medical problem related to the muscles or the bones in the back. While back cracking can temporarily relieve pain, it will not help address the bigger cause of back pain. Frequent back cracking is bad for your overall health. Instead of relying on back cracking to address pain, the following actions can help prevent back pain to begin with:  Eat a well-balanced diet for bone strength. Work on exercising regularly to stretch your muscles and reduce excess weight. Wear shoes that fit properly  If you smoke, quit. Nicotine can increase back pain.

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See a doctor if the pain becomes severe. Avoid constant back cracking. Take steps to prevent back pain in the future.


Laminitis is a disease that causes lameness in horses. It was once associated primarily with overweight ponies, but it can affect any age or size of horse.  With this disease, the laminae weaken, which attach the pedal bone to the inside of the hoof. The horses pedal bone detaches from the inside of the hoof. Therefore, the pedal bone can turn, and sometimes, it even pushes through the sole. When it pushes through the sole, it's called "founder." This bond is composed of a non-living layer and a sensitive living layer, much like nails and the nail beds. The detachment happens when this layer disconnects. The early stage of laminitis is called the acute stage. In this stage, the horse has developed laminitis, but the hoof hasn't detached yet.  Pay attention to your horse's mood. He may seem down, and his appetite may be less than normal.  He'll try to avoid exercise, as walking will be painful. He also might be standing differently than normal because he is trying to relieve the pain. For instance, he may push his front feet forward to relieve stress.  Look for changes in walking, such as not being able to turn easily, especially on hard surfaces. Even if he seems fine while walking on soft surfaces, how he acts on hard surfaces can be a dead giveaway. Also, the horse may want to shift from foot to foot all the time. The hoof may grow in differently, creating odd rings. Also, the white might grow out larger than normal in a ring. You may notice flaky hooves or hooves that are crumbly around the edges. Also, feel the hooves, as they may be warm to the touch during the early stages. When your horse is entering the early stages of laminitis, his heart and respiratory rate can begin to increase. The heart rate may move up to 60 to 120 beats per minute, while the respiratory rate may move to 80 to 100 breaths per minute. The subacute stage of laminitis is when the laminitis has gone past 3 days, but it still hasn't detached. Symptoms are actually less noticeable in this stage, but they are the same as the acute stage, such as increased heart rate and changed walking stance. His feet are painful so he wants to take the weight off them. A typical stance is to rock backwards, putting most of his weight on his heels. This makes the horse look as if he's leaning backwards. It is also difficult to get the horse to move. Having found a relatively comfortable way of standing, he's reluctant to move and cause pain.The chronic stage begins anytime the hoof detaches. Watch for the horse wanting to rest. If the horse wants to lay down or rest more often than normal, that can be a sign of a problem. Similarly, if the horse refuses to come out of his stall or is reluctant to walk, that is likely a sign that laminitis has reached the chronic stage.

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Understand what Laminitis is. Look for early signs of laminitis. Check for hoof changes. Check for increased heart rate and respiratory rate. Check for signs of the subacute stage. Look for changes in the way the horse stands.


When storing firewood, it's important to keep convenience in mind. Firewood can be heavy to carry from outside into your home, and this can be especially stressful during the colder months. Seek out an appropriate space away from the home to avoid infestations from termites and carpenter ants, but nearby enough for convenience. Keep in mind, if there aren't any appropriate spaces very close to your home, you can invest in a wheelbarrow to make transferring the firewood easier. When firewood is stored directly on the ground, it will rot quicker. Bacteria and bugs can get into the firewood, causing it to go bad. Look for a place off of soil.  Surfaces like concrete, asphalt, and clean gravel can be good surfaces for firewood. If you can't find any appropriate surfaces, you can use sticks to elevate firewood off of the ground. You can also lay down a tarp underneath firewood. If you have an outdoor storage shed, this a great place to store firewood. Inside a shed, firewood will be protected from things like rain. The shed will also provide a barrier between firewood and the soil. If possible, store firewood in an outdoor shed. Be careful of termites and carpenter ants taking up a home in wooden sheds as they can cause significant structural damage. You can also store firewood in your garage. Bugs, including termites and carpenter ants, can hitch a ride on the wood and cause significant property damage to wooden structures.   You can store firewood in an old trunk, if you have one. Some fireplaces have compartments built into the wall next to them where you can store firewood. Make sure firewood you store indoors is fully dry. If you chopped or collected your own firewood, you should store it outside until it dries. It takes firewood around six months to fully dry out.

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Seek out a location close to your home. Find a location off of soil. See if there's room in an outdoor non-wooden storage shed. It is never recommended to store firewood inside homes.


Quizzes such as the AQ and RAADS can help give you a sense if you're on the spectrum. They are not a substitute for a professional diagnosis, but they are a useful tool.  Some professional questionnaires are available online. A truly autism-friendly organization is usually run partially or completely by autistic people, such as the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network and the Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network. These organizations provide a much clearer view of autism than organizations run exclusively by parents or family members do. Autistic people best understand their own lives and can offer the most insights.  Avoid toxic and negative autism organizations. Some autism-related groups say terrible things about autistic people, and may push pseudoscience.Autism Speaks is a prominent example of an organization that uses disaster rhetoric. Look for organizations that provide a more balanced point of view, and empower autistic voices instead of excluding them. Many autistic people love the blogosphere, where they can communicate freely. Many bloggers will discuss signs of autism and offer advice for people who are questioning whether they're on the spectrum. Many autistic people can be found in hashtags such as #ActuallyAutistic and #AskingAutistics. In general, the autistic community is very welcoming to people who are wondering if they are autistic, or who are self-diagnosed. What types of therapies do autistic people sometimes need? Do any of the therapies sound like they would help you? Check which therapies have scientific backing.   Remember that every autistic person is different. A therapy type that is useful to someone else may not be useful to you, and a therapy that someone else found unhelpful may help you. Be careful: scammers often target autistics and their families with fake therapies that may waste your money or even cause harm. Some therapies, notably ABA, may involve cruel methods or goals that focus on training you to act "normal" instead of helping you be healthy and happy. Many autistic people have co-occurring conditions that can benefit from treatment. It's also possible to mistake another condition for autism.   Autism can come with sensory processing disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, epilepsy, gastrointestinal issues, ADHD, sleep disorders, and other conditions. Autism can be confused with conditions like sensory processing disorder, ADHD, social anxiety, schizoid personality disorder, complex PTSD, reactive attachment disorder, selective mutism, and others.

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Search for autism quizzes online. Turn to autism-friendly organizations. Read the work of autistic writers. Turn to social networking. Start researching therapies. Research similar conditions.


High cholesterol, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure may not cause symptoms until cardiovascular disease has become severe and resulted in organ damage. For this reason, it is important to schedule annual visits, or physicals, with your doctor to assess your risk of heart disease. You doctor can measure your blood pressure and order blood tests to look at cholesterol levels.  If any of these measurements are abnormal, she may prescribe medication that could be crucial for preventing a heart attack. You should start cholesterol screening no later than age 45. Medication that help with blood clots are called antiplatelet agents. Platelets are a component of the blood that are triggered to form blood clots when there is injury. Aspirin is the most commonly used medication in this group. It is a pill generally taken once a day in a dose of 81 to 325 mg. Side effects for regular use include stomach upset and, in rare cases, GI bleeding. Other types of antiplatelet agents include Plavix, Brilinta, and Effient. These are also pills that are generally taken once daily. The common side effect of taking these is easy bleeding and bruising. Cholesterol medications are called statins. They work by lowering bad cholesterol in your system and raising good cholesterol. This prevents the development of plaque in the heart. There are a number of different types, including Lipitor, Pravachol, Crestor, Mevacor, Altoprev,  Zocor, and Livalo. These are pills that are generally taken once daily.  In general, this class of medication is very safe and has very few and infrequent side-effects. Studies have suggested that they can rarely cause minor injury to the liver and kidneys. They can also cause muscle toxicity, injury and breakdown.   Statin therapy plays an especially important role in reducing cardiovascular risk in diabetic patients. Frequently, lifestyle changes are not enough to reduce blood pressure to healthy levels and prescription medications must be used. Thiazide diuretics reduce fluid volume and cause relaxation of vessels in your heart. This medication is taken once daily. Side effects include low potassium, which can cause muscle weakness and irregular heartbeat, as well as low sodium, which can cause dizziness, vomiting, and fatigue. The most effective regimen for lowering blood pressure is a combination of both lifestyle changes and medication. Sometimes more than one type of medication is necessary. ACE inhibitors stop a hormone called Angiotensin II, which results in narrowed vessels and increased fluid retention in the heart. It is generally taken one to three times daily. Major side effects include low blood pressure, which can cause dizziness and fainting, elevated potassium, and cough. Up to 20% of patients taking an ACE inhibitor will develop a dry, hacking cough, generally within one to two weeks of starting the medication. There are three other types of medications that are classified as blockers. Beta blockers, alpha blockers, and calcium channel blockers. Alpha and beta blockers may be used if you do not respond to other medications. These work by blocking signals from nerves and hormones in the body that cause narrowed blood vessels. They are taken one to three times daily.  Side effects for beta blockers include cough and shortness of breath, low blood sugar, high potassium, depression, fatigue, and sexual dysfunction. Side effects for alpha blockers include headache, nausea, weakness, and weight gain.  Also try calcium channel blockers. Calcium channel blockers are potent vasodilators, which work by relaxing the muscle in the wall of vessels. These are generally taken one to three times daily. Side effects include swelling in the lower extremities and decreased heart rate.

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Visit your doctor to get assessed. Take medicine for blood blots. Get cholesterol medication. Ask your doctor about thiazide diuretics. Try angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Use blockers.


You want to stand out and be memorable without revealing too much. Keep your essays short, punchy, playful, and positive. Reveal enough personal detail to create a quick connection but not so much that you remove the mystery. Resist the temptation to include out-of-date photos when you had 30 percent more hair and 20 percent fewer pounds. You should be smiling in at least one of your photos; unless you never smile in real life, 2-5 unsmiling photos will make you look uncharacteristically moody and sinister. Even if you've got a great 6-pack, don't go shirtless in any of your photos. Another bad idea, don't have an open shirt, plus unbuttoned pants to demo your "attitude", six-pack or designer underpants. Even if you look great in that photo with your ex, don't post a cutout of yourself with a phantom manicured hand on your shoulder. It is very worthwhile to have a good photographer friend or a professional take some nice shots of you. Some readers will check your profile for accuracy at an online dating review site. And every other member will just avoid a second date if you are not the man your profile presented you to be.

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Remember that when creating your profile, less is more. Upload 2 to 5 flattering, but accurate pictures. Keep it real.


If you have a messy shed, it’s probably because you have limited storage options within the shed. Consider the following solutions to improve your storage and raise things off the floor of your shed: Install shelves.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e5\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e5\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet1.jpg\/aid5063184-v4-728px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

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\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Install pegboard.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/ad\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/ad\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet2.jpg\/aid5063184-v4-728px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

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\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Install tool hooks or velcro tidy straps.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f7\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet3.jpg\/v4-460px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f7\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet3.jpg\/aid5063184-v4-728px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

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\n<\/p><\/div>"}  A cheap shoe tidy hung on the back of the shed door adds valuable storage for smaller items.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/60\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet4.jpg\/v4-460px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/60\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet4.jpg\/aid5063184-v4-728px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

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\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Consider hanging items from the ceiling. For example, overhead storage racks, hooks, bike pulleys or lifts, or even jelly jars attached by their lids to the ceiling offer increased storage.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/62\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet5.jpg\/v4-460px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/62\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet5.jpg\/aid5063184-v4-728px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

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\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Consider a fold-down workbench or get one with integrated storage cupboards underneath.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/3d\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet6.jpg\/v4-460px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/3d\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet6.jpg\/aid5063184-v4-728px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-4Bullet6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

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\n<\/p><\/div>"} Consider using old ammunition boxes or stout wooden crates to store your sharp hand tools.  You can also store them upright in a rigid plastic bin, such as an old dustbin. This will prevent any contact with the blade. It’s best if you don’t jumble bladed tools together to avoid blunting the edges. Don’t neglect to hang things from the roof. Here are some ideas for roof storage:  Bikes can go on a bike rack or pulley system on the ceiling.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-7Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-7Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-7Bullet1.jpg\/aid5063184-v4-728px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-7Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

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\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Ladders can also rest in a simple frame holder you can hang from the ceiling.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/33\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-7Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-7Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/33\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-7Bullet2.jpg\/aid5063184-v4-728px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-7Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

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\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Also, consider hanging a length of rigid plastic pipe such as a water pipe length from the ceiling. You can slot long narrow items such as garden canes or lengths of dowling rod into this.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/7c\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-7Bullet3.jpg\/v4-460px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-7Bullet3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/7c\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-7Bullet3.jpg\/aid5063184-v4-728px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-7Bullet3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

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\n<\/p><\/div>"} Sheds are usually filled with all sorts of useful smaller objects that defy categorization, such as the fitting for a hose pipe, different sizes of screws, and tulip bulbs.  One way to store smaller items is to glue the external lid of a jelly jar to the internal roof of your shed. Just reach up and unscrew the jar lid to access the contents. Avoid nailing through the roof as this will ruin the water seal. You can also nail or screw jars to the underside of shelves. Clear jars help you see what’s inside. Glue old cans or short sections of water pipe to the walls to make easy storage for small items like gardening gloves.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f7\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-8Bullet4.jpg\/v4-460px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-8Bullet4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f7\/Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-8Bullet4.jpg\/aid5063184-v4-728px-Organize-a-Messy-Garden-Shed-Step-8Bullet4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

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\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Cut the spout and the top few inches off an old plastic milk jug. These make good storage for smaller items and have a carry handle.

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Raise things off the floor to improve your storage space. Store sharp hand tools in a rigid container. Take advantage of your shed's ceiling for storage. Use jars and cans to store miscellaneous items.


Although sin ultimately breaks relationship with God, other people are often hurt, too. When you know that God has forgiven you, it’s important to seek forgiveness from others. Tell the person you are sorry you hurt them and ask them to forgive you.  Remember that you can’t make someone forgive you, and you can’t earn it from them. They will either accept that you are sorry for what you did and forgive you, or they won’t. Don’t pester them if they refuse to forgive. You can’t make them change. Once you have apologized and asked for someone’s forgiveness, you must release yourself from the guilt. Even if they don’t forgive you, you’ve done your part in seeking to make amends. Once you are forgiven by God for your sin and by others for any hurt you caused, you must turn away from that sin. Make a conscious decision that you will not purposefully commit the same sin again after being forgiven.  You must remember that you will always sin again, but it’s important to say in the moment that you are turning away. The only way to get further from habitual sin is to tell yourself you are not going to do it again. Acts 2:38 is helpful in this process. It says, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Forgiveness is an important step, but walking away from sin is necessary, too, to remain close to God. Part of your goal in following Christ is to move further from sin, and this takes committed work. You won’t stop sinning immediately, but if you work on it, you will grow stronger. In Matthew 5:48, God calls you to become perfect, as he is perfect. It’s a goal that you must work toward.  Find people who can help you avoid repeated sins. Learn scripture to combat temptation. Remember that sin only harms and you don’t need it. Spending time reading your Bible, praying to God, and talking with other Christians are all vitally important to living a life that is free of sin.

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Seek forgiveness from people you hurt by what you did. Repent of the wrong behavior. Work to keep from doing the same wrong thing again.


You need one with a good head that still has all or most of the grip on it. If you're a beginner, choose a beginner paddle – they're designed for less spin and speed on hard-to-return balls. If you're ready for something a bit more advanced, get a medium-fast blade for optimal control and emphasis on technique.  If you use the European "shake-hand" grip, purchase the correct bat as opposed to the Asian "pen-hold" grip which has a shorter grip. When selecting your first bat, do not purchase a bat which is advertised as being extremely spinny and/or powerful, tempting though it may be. Know your level. If you don't, it will be detrimental to you as you begin playing. Your body needs to be balanced, relaxed, and ready to move in any direction. In fact, after every stroke, you should aim to return to ready position. Make sure your playing arm is ready to hit the ball, too.  If you have a better forehand, stand a little more to the left and vice versa if you have a stronger backhand. If you are right-handed, stand generally to you're left with your right foot slightly forward. If you are left handed, stand generally to your right with your left foot slightly forward. The ball can go just about anywhere depending on how it is placed and how it is curved. If you stick to your ready stance, you'll have more physical speed at the get-go. Use it! A speedy opponent is often hard to beat. Stay reasonably fit. Go jogging and do some dynamic stretching before playing to warm your body and reflexes up. If you manage to get the ball to land in a corner, it is almost impossible to hit even for experienced players. Edges of the table work, too. However, if you're not skilled enough to aim the ball precisely, don't risk it. You could lose a point if the ball goes off the table. This can be a highly strategic move when combined with speed. One minute you're sending a fastball to the far edge of the table and the next you're sending a snail just in front of their net on the right ledge. Corners are especially tricky when your opponent doesn't know what to expect. Remember this rule: less space means less angle. The lower you send your ball over the net, the harder it is for your opponent to put some fancy angle on the ball. It will also be difficult for them to hit the ball with significant power. There is, however, an exception to this rule: lobs. In this case, send the ball incredibly high over the net and place it on the very edge of the table, encouraging your opponent to miss. There are many fouls and things that are considered points for the other team. For example, if you bounce the ball twice before it goes over it is a loss of point. Also in serving, it is compulsory to throw the ball up 6 inches (15.2 cm) above your hand or it is a foul. Don't know your fouls? Then you could lose the game anyway – sort of like not knowing that you can't scratch on the 8-ball in pool. Make sure you're familiar with the basic rules of ping-pong before you go into any seriously competitive games.

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Purchase a good paddle. Start playing in a ready stance. Be ready to move swiftly. Aim for corners. Keep your returns low over the net. Know your fouls.


You may have waited an hour or longer for this person to meet you somewhere in the past.  Let them know that from now on you will wait no longer than thirty minutes for them. Stick to your rule and go home or invite someone else if you have tickets to something. If you are working to encourage your employees or friends to be punctual, be sure always arrive on time each.  When possible, arrive ten to fifteen minutes early.  If you are regularly late, it will be harder for others to show up on time. Talking with someone who is chronically late and setting boundaries with consequences doesn’t work with everyone. Other approaches you could take include:  Give your friend an earlier start time than everyone else. For example, if you are having a party, then you could give your friend a special invitation that specifies a start time 15 to 30 minutes earlier than everyone else’s invitation. Avoid inviting your friend to time sensitive events. Stick to activities where time is not an issue. Don’t do anything. Another option is to simply let your friend be late and allow them to deal with the consequences of that. For example, if you have a dinner party and your friend arrives late, then the might be naturally embarrassed if everyone is already there and halfway through the meal. When they implement the constructive feedback that you provide them, tell them that you are grateful.  Let them know that you have noticed their punctuality. If this person is missing major milestones in your life, then are they really a friend? If they are late for your wedding, graduation, or events for your children, then this person might not be a good friend to you. You don’t necessarily need to cut off the friendship, but spend less time together and share less details about your life. If they are your employee, then it might be time to fire them.

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Set a limit on how long you’ll wait. Model punctuality. Try a less direct approach. Show appreciation when they are on time. Distance yourself if they are being a bad friend.


Think about the subjects you excelled in in school. Though it may not be your favorite thing to do, choosing a career based on something you are skilled at can help you excel and provide yourself a secure future. Look at the examples from the previous step if you need ideas. If you are particularly good at certain skills, such as fixing things or making things, this can provide you with a great future career. Schooling may or may not be necessary, but skilled labor is often in demand and you will find it fairly easy to find work.  For example, carpentry, auto repair, construction, and electrical work all benefit from people who are good at fixing things or working with their hands. These also tend to be stable, well-paying jobs. Other skills, such as a skill for cooking, can also be easily turned into a career. If your skills lie more in helping and communicating with other people, there are jobs for you as well. People who communicate and interact with others well can easily get careers as social workers or in marketing and similar business positions. If you’re more the type to take care of others, consider nursing or work as an administrative assistant or office manager. Sometimes it’s hard for us to see the areas in life where we excel. If you don’t think you’re good at anything, ask your parents, other family members, friends, or teachers what they think you’d be good at. Their ideas might surprise you! Your friends and family can also help you network and get you in touch with people in your chosen field. You can also join a MeetUp to meet others that are involved with the work you hope to do.

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Think about what you are or were good at in school. Consider what skills you excel in. Assess your interpersonal skills. Ask someone if you don't know.


Do you find yourself running a lot of errands for your boss that are not in your job description, constantly babysitting your cousin’s children, bailing your son out of trouble every time you turn around, doing your “study” partner’s work just so you can be done? Do you cancel plans because the other person had a rough day and needs to talk? If you’re doing these types of things for someone on a regular basis – for free – consider yourself being taken advantage of, unfortunately.  It's important to set boundaries when dealing with someone you think is taking advantage of you. Your boundaries should limit the impact their behaviors have on you. For example, you might tell them that you won't answer your phone after 9:00 p.m., even if it's an "emergency." Be sure to follow through with consequences if they violate your boundaries.  Unless they are doing as much for you, even if in other ways, pull back on your support. You will likely meet resistance, so kindly explain your reasons. It’s in their hands at that point. Rent is due in three days, but your friend still hasn’t returned the $300 you lent her three weeks ago. A colleague “borrows” an idea, then basks in the glory when others rave about his or her brilliance. If someone is constantly borrowing from you but not returning (or crediting) what’s borrowed, that person is, essentially, stealing from you right under your nose. Stealing from you and using you are on the same side of the coin, which is not heads up for you.  In the case of borrowed items, ask the person to return what’s been borrowed before you lend anything else. If nothing’s returned, don’t loan again. In the case of borrowed ideas, decide if addressing the issue would create a bigger issue. If not, talk about it and in the future be careful about what you share and with whom. Pull out your calculators and add up how much the person is costing you. Is your partner living with you for free, or only paying the utility bills, for instance? Do you find yourself always picking up the restaurant bill when you’re out with your family? If your final calculation reveals a high figure, at a minimum your relationship isn’t balanced (maybe right along with your checkbook). At the most, you’re being used, both financially and emotionally. Now decide what you can afford, or if you want to continue assisting the other person at all.  For the big things like living expenses, let the other person know what you’ve decided, why you made the decision and both how and when you will implement the changes. For smaller things like picking up a bar tab, simply pay only your portion. If your friend conveniently “forgot” her wallet, the next time you meet for drinks slip in a sly, “Hey, don’t forget your wallet if you’re swapping purses again.” Now tally the number of dire emergencies, such as needing a truck to move furniture, that only you’re able to help with and the number of last minute but critical needs, such as pet sitting while the other person is on vacation, that only you can handle. Add to that the frequency at which the other is in the midst of some kind of drama and needs you, right now. Subtract how often he or she is there for you when you need someone to talk to or need help (particularly serious help), and the result will strongly correlate with whether or not you’re being used.  In fact, think back to the last time that person did you a favor without you asking. Or surprised you with a present, card or dinner. Now determine if your return on investment, or ROI, is paying off for you. Because you feel a need to be in the relationship, you might find yourself working harder to make it work, in spite of being and feeling used. Often you do so much that you fail to take care of your own needs. At times you convince yourself that it doesn’t bother you because you love the person or you feel the person needs you. Yet this feeling is typically fleeting because healthy relationships require a give and take. Other times you feel stuck because it’s a relationship you can’t easily avoid, like those at work or even those with certain family members.  Be careful that you don't adopt the persona of a caretaker or martyr. Taking care of other people may make you feel valuable and needed, and it can even meet some of your unmet needs. However, it's harmful for you in the long-run. When you find yourself wanting to please the other person, write down what you’re feeling, why you’re feeling this way and if doing what you planned to do for the other person will a) take away from what you need, b) go unappreciated and c) fail to solve the problem. If the answer to all three questions is yes, do something for yourself instead. When you recognize the imbalance in the relationship, and are no longer able to brush it off, you often begin feeling resentful. This may lead to feeling irritated with the other person. Depending upon your personality, that irritation can show itself in a variety of ways, some of which could result in consequences you may not want to pay, that could make you feel poorly about yourself or cause you to live with regret. To avoid reaching this point, talk calmly in a neutral environment with the other person about how you’re feeling resentful. And, remember: It may not go the way you want, but it wasn’t going well prior to the discussion, either.

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Cut back on how much you help. Try to ensure that what's borrowed is returned. Don’t spend more than you can afford on the other. Stop coming to their rescue so frequently. Resist the desire to try harder. Discuss your feelings of resentment.


You'll find the ingredients in a list above. The great thing about parfait ingredients is that it is completely customizable. Keep them in a place near each other on your work station. You'll be putting the ingredients in this container, so try to keep it near the food items. Chill this glass beforehand in the freezer or fridge. This makes the food cool and keeps it fresh. Don't add all of the yogurt yet; you still need room in the glass for the other ingredients. At this point, you may add any other ingredients to the parfait. It is your choice; this is what makes a parfait so unique. You can add strawberry jam for some sweetness, cereal, oatmeal, granola, fruit, or whatever else you like. Be sure to leave some room in the cup for the final step. You want to have more yogurt on the top than on the bottom. If you have too much on the bottom all of your cereal and fruit will sink and get soggy in the yogurt. I recommend using plain yogurt so the real flavor of the ingredients come out but if you want to intensify the taste of the fruit then add a flavored yogurt. You can substitute a flavored yogurt for a fruit. Serve the dish fresh, preferably right after you have prepared it. If you don't like I said the granola or cereal will get soggy.

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Locate and organize your ingredients. Place the glass in the middle. Add a quarter cup of yogurt. Add the other three-fourths of a cup of yogurt. Finished.