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Click on “Steam” in the toolbar at the top left corner of your Steam session. | |
Select “Exit” or “Exit Steam.” Your current session of Steam will close.
Alternately, right-click on the Steam icon in the notification tray on your desktop, and select “Exit.” In Windows, the notification tray is located at the bottom right corner of the desktop; in Mac OS X, the notification tray is located at the top right corner of the desktop. | |
Double-click on the Steam icon on your desktop to relaunch Steam. If the Steam shortcut icon is not located on your desktop, search for Steam in the “Start” menu in Windows, or in the Applications folder on Mac OS X. | |
Start by making a small change in your daily life. You don’t have to turn your whole life around all at once. Instead, pick something small that you can work toward today. A few small decisions are just as good as one large decision.
Good changes might include commuting by walking or biking, cutting back on alcohol or cigarettes, getting up earlier, going to bed earlier, reducing time on the internet or a device, scheduling time for yourself, or trying a new recipe each week. | |
Practice positive self-talk. Catch negative or self-critical thoughts as they pass through your head. Acknowledge that those thoughts exist as an emotional signal, then picture the negative thoughts like clouds drifting by and let them go. If you find yourself using a lot of “should,” “must,” “always” or “never” statements, that’s a good sign to ask yourself, “Am I speaking to myself the way I’d speak to a friend?”
For instance, instead of saying, “I should’ve prepared more for that presentation,” give yourself credit for what you did do. For example, “I did the best that I could given the tight deadline, and my coworkers told me it was helpful.”
Turn statements expressing worries into hopeful statements. You could turn a thought like, “I’m so nervous for this test” into a statement like, “This test is going to be tough, but I’m going to do my best.” | |
Set short-term and long-term goals. If you have any areas of your life that you want to change, try breaking them down into goals you can work toward. Create short-term goals that you can reach in a few months as well as long-term goals that might take a few years.
Short-term goals include: quitting smoking, walking for 30 minutes per day, connecting with friends and family once a week, reading 1 book a month, and setting aside 2 hours per week for art and creativity.
Long-term goals include: saving money for a deposit on a house, building your resumé to apply for a new job, having children within the next 5 years, and saving enough money to go back to school. | |
Set aside time for your passions. Pursuing your hobbies and interests can bring you closer to yourself and build your self-confidence. Reconnect with an old hobby you used to enjoy, or take a chance and try something new.
Create a list of things you’ve always wanted to try, whether it’s going to the new cafe that opened downtown or learning how to speak Italian. Take a step to cross 1 item off your list every day. | |
Take responsibility for your own actions. Instead of blaming other people or circumstances for your lack of achievements, try to take ownership over them. That way, you can feel like you have control over your own life instead of leaving it up to others. It can be tough to do this at first, but it will be helpful in the long run.
For example, instead of saying “I don’t have time to work toward my goals,” you could say, “I’m not making enough time throughout the week to work toward my goals.”
If you find yourself saying “I can’t” a lot, replace it with “I don’t want to.” This can help show you that you have authority over your own life. | |
Accept your mistakes or setbacks. You won’t be able to achieve all of your goals perfectly, and that’s okay! Remember that you’re only human, and learn to forgive yourself if you mess up.
The more you accept yourself for who you are, the more others will, too.
Remember that you should only compare yourself against who you were in the past, not against anyone else. | |
Formalize your business. Set up the appropriate business entity for your label so that you can operate legally, and protect yourself as well. You have several options, which may be called different things in different countries, but are functionally the same:
Sole proprietorship. This is the one where you do it all. A sole proprietorship is easy to start, easy to stop, and easy to maintain. You may have consultants or friends who help you out with the many things that need to be done, but at the end of the day, it's all yours. That includes all the profits, and all the liabilities. It offers little incentive for investors, very little protection for you and should your business fail, any business debts will come out of your pocket. If you are planning on making your label a real business, or want to hire people as you grow, this is not the best option.
Limited Liability Corporation (LLC). An LLC is great for a small business. You have the ability to add people to the team as you grow, and it offers personal liability protection should the business fail. It also provides for relatively easy and flexible control over finances, legal, and tax issues. If you plan on seeking investors, or are international in scope, this is not a good option.
Corporation (You, Inc.). If you are planning to make this a major business venture, are going to be seeking investors, and who like a formal structure, this is the way to go. As with LLCs, you are protected from liability for business losses. You can issue shares of stock, raise investment capital, and have decades of legal precedents to call on when necessary. There are strict rules of organization, and your accountant—as well as your attorney—will be kept busy with taxes, fees, reports, and filings. If you are the casual, laid-back type, this is not the best option for you unless you are ready to pick up the pace. | |
Bring in the talent. With your plan in place, your business in order, licenses and permits applied for and granted, and your production art created and approved, and (hopefully) some investment capital to get you rolling, it's time to get to work! | |
Get out there and listen to live music, but listen with a critical ear. Watch the audience and see how they react to the band. If they are up on their feet from the start, and swooning over the band, you might be on to something!
Approach the band and talk with them. Find out who they are, how long they've been together, have they released any music, and what their plans are for the future.
Most importantly, find out if they've been signed to a label already. That may not be a show-stopper, but for starting a record label, you might want to pick a band that's not already signed! | |
Meet the press. Your town is loaded with writers who will help you get the word out, but they have to know you. Search for them in the local papers, or local music blogs, and make contact. Invite them to lunch, or to your studio (or to the studio you like to use), and keep in touch with them. | |
Meet the engineers. Find the local recording studios in your area, and visit them. Some may be extravagant, high-end studios, and many will be modest one- or two-room affairs, with varying equipment standards. While that is certainly something to consider, more important is the quality of music that comes out of their speakers.
Get to know the engineers, and talk to them about their recording philosophy, how they relate to bands, and what irks them. This is good to know if, for example, you have a rap artist you think will be a hit, and the engineer absolutely hates rap. Ask them to play some of their favorite cuts, and listen carefully.
To be really thorough, ask them for a CD of some of their work so that you can also listen on your home speakers. Though it's rare, what sounds mind-blowing in a million-dollar studio might sound like it was recorded in the back seat of a Gremlin when taken out of the studio environment. | |
Visit the music and record stores. Big or small, they are there to sell recordings. When you get to know them, they may well be happy to sell your recordings as well. It's a small venue in the grand scheme of things, but when you're getting started, there's no venue that's too small. | |
Get to know the agents. These are the people who have their fingers on the pulse of the local music industry. The bands that have signed an agent have passed a certain threshold of legitimacy, simply by being professional enough to hire an agent.
If your services show well to agents and promoters, the next time one of their bands says, "Hey (name), I think we're ready to record an album," That person will say, "I know just the place!" | |
Trim each rose you're using down to size. You're going to be cutting the stem in half or in fourths and putting each half or quarter into a separate dye basin. Many rose stems need to be fairly short in order to do this, although not all need to be, especially if you can find a tall glass for your dye basin. | |
Cut each rose stem in half or in fourths. If you want a truly mind-blowing tie-dye experience, cut the rose in fourths. Otherwise, just cut the stem in half. Creating two semi-stems should give you more than enough flower power — don't you worry.
You don't have to cut the stem of the roses all the way up to the bottom of the flower. In most cases, cutting the stem up about halfway will be sufficient for the dyeing process. | |
Find a useful dye basin for your dyes. Popsicle molds make ideal receptacles for dyes, giving you the opportunity to dye several flowers at once. If you can't find a popsicle mold, consider using two glasses or two vases for each rose. | |
Place different color dyes in each dye basin. Only a little amount is necessary, as long as it submerges the bottom of the rose stem.
Try getting colors that match or interact well together. Red and pink work well, as do green and yellow; blue and purple; yellow and orange; green and blue. | |
Position your rose stems in your dye basin and leave them there until they soak up all the dye. After about 8 hours, you'll begin to see some very nice coloring in your rose petals. After 24 hours, your rose petals should be almost a completely different color. | |
Remove the roses from the dye basin. Your roses are ready to present or dry out for posterity! | |
Have your child’s perceptual reasoning assessed. If you are concerned about your child’s perceptual reasoning abilities, consider having them take a standardized intelligence test. The WISC-IV is a test that assesses several types of reasoning and intelligence in children, including perceptual reasoning.
Ask your child’s doctor or teacher about arranging a WISC-IV test for your child.
You may need to have your child’s perceptual reasoning tested if they struggle with fine motor skills and spatial awareness or become easily agitated when exposed to nonverbal stimuli.
Children with perceptual reasoning issues may also have trouble in social situations because they do not pick up on subtle facial expressions and other nonverbal cues. | |
Talk to your child’s pediatrician. If you have any concerns about your child’s cognitive development or perceptual abilities, make an appointment with your pediatrician. They can help determine if there are any underlying issues that may be creating extra challenges for your child, such as a vision or hearing impairment. Your pediatrician may also be able to refer you to a specialist who can help. | |
Work with a special education teacher. If your child faces challenges with perceptual reasoning, discuss these issues with your school psychologist. If your school offers special education services, work with the special ed teacher to develop an individualized education plan that focuses on developing your child’s perceptual reasoning skills. | |
Take your child to an occupational therapist. Occupational therapists are specialists who help people deal with physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities and challenges. If your child needs extra help with perceptual reasoning, take them to an occupational therapist who specializes in working with children.
Your pediatrician or your child’s teacher or school psychologist may be able to help you find an occupational therapist for your child. | |
Get everything you need. You can make flowers with pleated satin ribbon fairly easily. You will need a length of ribbon between about 18 and 24-inches long. You will also need some quick drying and strong glue. If you have a glue gun, you can use that. To form the base of the flower, you need a chipboard circle, and for the centrepiece you will need a button.
The diameter of the chipboard circle will depend on the size of flower you want to make.
A few inches diameter should be okay for a length of ribbon that is 18-inches long. | |
Glue the centre. Start rolling up one end of the ribbon in a spiral in one hand, so you have the beginnings of your flower. Place a blob of glue at the centre of the chipboard backing and press the centre of the small spiral onto the glue. The glue will dry quickly so you need to be able to work fast to stick the ribbon down. | |
Wind the ribbon around. Once you have stuck down the centre of the flower, you will wrap the ribbon around in a growing spiral. Add more glue to chipboard backing as you go and stick the ribbon down. This is tricky work, but you will still need to act quite quickly.
As you wind the ribbon and stick in down, you will see that it is developing into a flower pattern.
Once you have covered the chipboard backing circle, trim off any excess of ribbon.
Finish it off by gluing your centrepiece button into the heart of the flower. | |
Identify your skills. When thinking about where you want to volunteer, considering your skill set is important. Organizations are always looking for people with different skill sets, so no matter what you're good at, you should be able to find a place that can use those skills. First, though, you need to identify those skills.
For example, maybe you have stellar people skills, so you'd do well at a place where you interact with people often, such as a soup kitchen or homeless shelter.
On the other hand, if writing is more your style, look into opportunities that can put that skill to use. For example, maybe you could write brochures for local nonprofits. | |
Review your weekly schedule. You don't want to say that you can volunteer five times a week only to bail on the organization after a month. You need to be realistic about how much time you can give to an organization based on your other commitments.
Try not to over-commit yourself. If you try to do too much, you're more likely to give up. | |
Establish the length of time you'd like to volunteer. Maybe you really only want to volunteer at a place for a month. On the other hand, maybe you're looking for a place to volunteer for the long term. Either is fine, but you need to figure out what you want and be upfront about it with the organization.
Knowing the length of time you want to commit to can also help you choose an organization and type of volunteering. For instance, if you only want a short-term commitment, you might want to help organize an educational talk at the local art museum. On the other hand, if you want a long-term commitment, you might become a docent at the museum.
You can even find one-time volunteer opportunities, such as volunteering at a pet adoption event, helping at the library's annual sale, or joining a group park cleanup. | |
Volunteer in person or online. Some people have the time to go in person to an organization to volunteer. If that's you, great. If it's not, think about volunteering remotely by doing work online. Many organizations are now looking for people who can help with things like writing and PR work, most of which can be done online.
You'll find there are all kinds of ways to volunteer. You can run in a marathon to raise money for an organization, work as a big brother or big sister, or organize food at a food bank.
If you do want to volunteer online, you'd still need to find the right organization. You could send emails to local organizations and offer your writing or design skills, for instance, though they will probably still want to meet you in person at least once. You could also do things like tutor kids on the internet who are in need of homework assistance. | |
Go to the WhatsApp website on a computer. It's at https://www.whatsapp.com/. You can download WhatsApp's desktop version from this site.
You will need to have WhatsApp installed on your phone as well in order to log into WhatsApp on the desktop. | |
Click Mac or Windows PC. This option is toward the bottom of the webpage. | |
Click the green DOWNLOAD button. It's on the right side of the page. Clicking this button will prompt the WhatsApp setup file to download, though you may first have to select a download location, like your downloads folder.
Depending on your computer type, this button will say either "Download for Windows 64-Bit" or "Download for Mac OS X". | |
Wait for the setup file to finish downloading, then double-click it. It will likely be in your computer's default "Downloads" folder (e.g., the desktop) with a name similar to "WhatsApp." | |
Wait for WhatsApp to finish installing. Once it's done installing, you'll see the WhatsApp icon, which is a white phone on a green background, on your desktop.
A white window with a green illustration will appear while WhatsApp is installing. | |
Double-click the WhatsApp icon if WhatsApp doesn't open. Doing so will launch WhatsApp's login page, which has a black-and-white checkered box (this is a QR code). | |
Open WhatsApp on your phone. If you don't have WhatsApp on your phone yet, you'll need to install it on your iPhone or iPad or Android phone or tablet before continuing. | |
Open the WhatsApp code scanner. Depending on your phone, the path to open the QR scanner will be as follows:
iPhone - Tap Settings in the bottom-right corner of your screen, then tap WhatsApp Web/Desktop near the top of the screen.
Android - Tap ⋮, then tap WhatsApp Web at the top of the menu. | |
Point your phone's camera at the QR code. After a brief moment, WhatsApp will scan the code, which will give your computer permission to log into WhatsApp. You should now be able to use WhatsApp on your computer!
If the QR code has expired, click the arrow in the middle of it to refresh the code.
If the code won't scan, make sure that all of the QR code is displayed on your phone's screen; you may need to increase the distance between your phone and your computer screen. | |
Wash off the blade with a mild dish soap water to remove debris. Fill a bowl with about 1 cup (240 mL) of warm water, followed by 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of dish detergent. Stir in the dish detergent until it’s soapy. Then, put the blade into the water and scrub it with a clean sponge. Wash off as much loose rust, oil, and other debris off the blade as possible.
Things like dirt and oil can prevent baking soda from soaking into rust stains. Clean the blade so more of the rust comes off later.
In most cases, you can use whatever dish soap you have available. Avoid using anything harsh with added chemicals or scents. If the soap is designed for cutting through tough grease, it’s probably too strong for your blade. | |
Mix 3 parts of baking soda with 1 part water in a bowl. For example, mix about 1 tablespoon (14.40 g) of baking soda with 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of water. Stir them together until they form a paste. Make enough of the paste to cover all of the rusty spots on the blade.
Baking soda is stronger and easier to apply as a paste, but sometimes, plain baking soda is enough to eliminate rust. Just sprinkle the baking soda onto the blade, scrub it into the rusty spots, and rinse it off.
Baking soda is useful on thin and lightly-rusted blades. You can always use baking soda with vinegar as well by mixing them in equal amounts for a safe, neutral cleaner. | |
Spread the baking soda over the blade with a toothbrush. Dip the brush into the bowl to scoop up some of the paste. Make sure all of the rust spots are well-covered. To ensure you don’t miss any, start at the handle and work toward the tip.
Cover every spot. You can’t use too much baking soda on it. | |
Scrub the baking soda into rust spots with a toothbrush. Work along the length of the blade from the handle to the tip. Treat each spot to remove as much of the rust as possible. Scrub in the direction of the handle and tip rather than the sharp edge. When you’re done, remember to flip the blade over to clean its other side as well.
If the toothbrush isn’t working, you could switch to a scouring pad or another slightly-abrasive scrubber. | |
Brush the blade with super fine steel wool to eliminate older rust stains. Press the steel wool pad gently. Move it back and forth along the blade’s length. Work toward the tip, scrubbing out rusty spots as you come across them. Apply more of the baking soda paste as needed to keep the spots covered while you’re scrubbing them.
Super fine steel wool has a grade code of #0000. If you see that number, then you have the softest kind of wool least likely to scratch a good blade.
Steel wool can scratch metal, so be careful. Scrub lightly and keep the pad away from the sharp edge of the blade.
You could also use a wire brush or a slightly-abrasive sponge to eliminate older rust stains. | |
Rinse the knife under warm water to clean off the rust. Turn on the sink tap and wait for the water to warm up. Then, hold the knife under the water. Check for any remaining rust flakes still stuck on the metal and try scrubbing them out with a toothbrush.
The water won’t damage your blade as long as you wipe it dry before storing it. Take plenty of time making sure that the blade looks clean and doesn’t need another round of baking soda paste. | |
Wipe water off the blade with a clean microfiber cloth. Hold the cloth over the blunt side of the blade and wipe the sides clean. Then, look for any signs of moisture or rust still on it. Make sure the blade is completely dry before attempting to store it. If it’s still a little rusty, clean it again first.
You could try using more baking soda if the rust stains look newer and seem shallow. For example, let the baking soda soak into the rust for an hour before washing it.
If the blade has deep rust stains, try using vinegar or another cleaner first, then treat it a second time with baking soda to remove any marks still lingering on it. | |
Change the title to match your divorce settlement agreement. As part of the divorce, you need to decide who will keep the car, and who will be responsible for the payments, if there are any. Usually, these are the same. But after a divorce, things can get different. For example, you may agree that one party will continue paying the loan and insurance, while the other party will get full ownership of the car. Make the changes to the title to fit your agreement.
In most cases, a transfer is treated as a sale, and the state is likely to charge a sales tax when the title is changed. However, in the event of a divorce, some states may waive this tax if you present a divorce order along with the application for the new title. You will have to check with the registry in your state to see what applies to you. | |
Treat a gift as a transfer and correct the title accordingly. Suppose the original title had two individuals’ names on it, say a parent and child. At some point, the parent chooses to give the car completely to the child as a gift. This will require having the parent remove his or her name from the title as described in this article. Complete the form as a transfer, with the sale price as $0. This may avoid a sales tax or use tax. | |
Correct the title to show a donation to charity. Many people choose to donate vehicles, particularly older ones, to charities. This will allow them to take the value of the car as a tax deduction, as long as the organization is a recognized 501(c)(3) charity. If you are doing this, complete the title the same as any other transfer, but put the name of the charity or it authorized representative as the “buyer,” with a sale price of $0. You will then give the completed paperwork to the charity. The charity will be responsible for completing the work with the DMV in order to transfer ownership. | |
Decide what additional forms may be needed in case of a death. In case one owner on the title of a car passes away, the remaining owner will need to consider whether additional papers are needed, or even if any additional steps are necessary.
If the title was in both spouse’s names, the surviving spouse can generally submit the original title with a copy of the death certificate.
If the vehicle was left to someone in a will, then the executor of the estate will need to submit an affidavit or certificate along with the title.
In any event, it will probably be advisable to get a probate attorney involved to make sure that the transfer is completed properly. | |
Make your Libra guy wonder why you aren’t texting him back. Libras are social creatures, and they love spending all their time with their partner. You can make him jealous by widening your response times—leave him hanging for a few hours to make him sweat.
Libras don’t love being ignored entirely, so try to remember to respond to his message eventually. Otherwise, he could get hurt enough to move on. | |
Your body language can let him know you’re interested. Glance in the guy’s direction and give him a small smile when your eyes meet. Turn your body towards him so he can tell you’d like to chat.
If he sees you smiling at him, he might even come over and talk to you! | |
Interrupt the cycle of thoughts with an active distraction. One of the keys to overcoming OCD rumination is finding ways to break the cycle of negative thoughts you’re experiencing. If you find yourself ruminating, force yourself to pay attention to something else. Reading a book, watching a movie, or listening to a podcast are just a few ways you might mentally shift gears.
You could also do things like call a friend, go for a walk, or spend time with your pet. Anything that causes you to shift your focus will work, including boring stuff like chores! | |
Change your environment and focus on what’s around you. A change of scenery is a simple but effective way to stop ruminating. Ideally, choose an environment that you enjoy! Getting outdoors can be particularly helpful, especially if you’ve been cooped up inside all day. A quick walk around your block can do the trick, but if you can, try hitting a nature trail, beach, or park. Nature can provide plenty of beautiful and interesting distractions.
Try focusing on something and describing it in your mind. Aim to create a running commentary about what you see.
For example, you might think to yourself, “I see a tall tree with a thick trunk in front of me. The leaves are bright green and shaped like hearts. I see a bird's nest high up in the branches and two squirrels on a lower branch...” | |
Try exercising to snap yourself out of the negative thought cycle. Ruminating lulls you into a physically inactive state because your energy is being consumed by your thoughts. Getting up and moving your body forces you to funnel some of that energy into a physical activity instead.
Choose an exercise that you like, whether that’s running, cycling, or doing yoga. Anything that gets you moving your body is good.
Exercise also produces endorphins that can reduce anxiety and improve your mood. | |
Use meditation as a way to shift focus and manage your thoughts. Meditation and mindfulness techniques teach you to focus on the present moment and accept unwanted thoughts without judgment. These techniques can help you relax and gain control over your thoughts before you get stuck in another cycle. The goal is to eventually accept and let go of these unwanted thoughts.
Simple mindfulness techniques include focusing on things that you hear or sensations you feel in your body. For example, if you start ruminating in the shower, make yourself focus on the sound of running water instead.
Formal meditation "anchors" you in the moment by teaching you to focus on your breath or heartbeat. The goal is to accept your thoughts without judgment or analysis and ultimately detach yourself from them.
You can check out YouTube tutorials and meditation apps if you'd like to try some simple guided meditations.
You may want to talk to a mental health professional about the pros and cons of meditation before using it to help you with OCD ruminations. | |
Answer who, what, where, and why. Consider who is being addressed or discussed in the original text. Think about what is being addressed or discussed. Mention where the text is set, if relevant. Finally, determine why the author is discussing or addressing the subject matter in the original text.
For example, if you are writing about The Great Gatsby, you should address the two main characters in the novel (Jay Gatsby and his neighbor/the narrator Nick Carraway). You should also focus on what occurs, briefly, in the novel, where the novel takes place, and why Fitzgerald explores the lives of these two characters. | |
Have one to three sentences of supporting evidence. Aim to have one to three supporting points at the most, as you do not want to make the summary paragraph too long. Use events from the text as well as quotes or points in the text to support your opening line.
For example, if you are discussing an article, you may use the author’s key arguments in the article as supporting points. If you are discussing a novel or short story, you may use the key events in the story as supporting points. | |
Use your own words to summarize the original text. Do not copy or paraphrase the original text. Use your own words in the summary. Avoid using the same language or word choice as the original text, unless you are quoting it directly.
Keep in mind a summary paragraph should simply state the essential information in the original text. You do not need to present an opinion or argument about the text in the summary paragraph. This can be done in a separate paragraph or section in your paper.
Try to use varied, interesting verbs in your summary. If you use the same ones over and over, your reader will get bored as they read. | |
Keep the summary short and to the point. A summary paragraph should be no longer than six to eight sentences. Once you finish a draft of the summary paragraph, read it over and revise it so it is short and to the point. Remove any sentences or phrases that seem redundant or repetitive.
You may also show the summary paragraph to a writing instructor or a friend to get feedback on it. Ask the person to make sure the summary paragraph includes the essential information about the text in a concise, clear way. | |
Pull the two ends of the slinky apart. Hold both ends of the slinky, one in each hand. Pull them apart in opposite directions, just enough that you can see exactly where the tangle is. Keep holding them in that position.
This method is for slinkies with only a few of its loops tangled. If your slinky is too tangled to form a straight line when pulled apart, you can try this with just one small section of the slinky, or switch to the extremely tangled slinky method instead. | |
Rotate one end of the slinky. Hold the other end steady as you rotate. Rotating in one direction will make the tangled loops move farther apart; this is the direction you want. If you start rotating and the tangled loops grate tightly together, stop and reverse the direction you're rotating. | |
Lift the tangled loops up to fix them. Once the tangled loops have some space between them, look closely to see which loop is out of place. Lift that loop up away from the straight line of the slinky. If you keep the slinky stretched apart, the loop should snap back into the correct place as soon as you let go. If it doesn't, pick it up again and guide it carefully back between the right loops, rotating if necessary.
This step is easier if you ask a friend to hold one end of the slinky while you do this. | |
An enjoyable environment keeps you from getting bored. Find a place you love in the city and focus your runs there; this could be any section of the city that you find scenic and appealing. If you enjoy green areas, for example, find a city park or garden to jog around. When you appreciate your surroundings, you’ll also enjoy the run more.
Run with a group or at least one friend if you need further engagement while exercising. | |
Manage your heater so it provides exactly the warmth you need. Especially if you live in a cold climate, you’re probably going to have to rely on heating devices to provide some of the warmth in your greenhouse. An electric heater is typically the safest and most efficient choice for a greenhouse, but you can further boost the efficiency (and safety) by taking measures like the following:
Choose an electric heater that is designed for the size of your greenhouse.
Use a thermostat so the heater doesn’t run unnecessarily. Keeping a greenhouse at a minimum of 45–50 °F (7–10 °C) is preferable, but going as low as 37 °F (3 °C) is okay if you have fans circulating the air.
Do detailed heat loss calculations for precise information on your heating needs and efficiency. For more info, check out University of Georgia Extension’s publication on this topic. | |
Decide what kind of paper you will use. Regardless of which kind of fox you want to make, you will need to start with a perfectly square piece of paper. Origami paper comes in perfect squares, so so won't have to worry about cutting it. If you don't have a square piece of paper, you can start with a standard 8 1/2 x 11-inch sheet of paper and use a simple folding technique to turn it into the perfect square.
You can use any color paper you want, but orange is a popular choice for foxes, since it is close to the color of a fox's hair. | |
Fold the left corner in. If your paper is not already a square, start by folding the upper left corner of your paper down to the right side, making sure that the upper right corner is creased perfectly in half.
You should be left with a skinny rectangle at the bottom of the page.
It's very important that your edges all line up. If they don't you won't have a perfect square. | |
Fold the right corner in. Next, fold the upper right corner of your paper so that it meets the bottom corner of your previous fold.
At this point, you should have a triangle at the top and a skinny rectangle at the bottom. | |
Fold the rectangle. Fold the rectangle on the bottom under your triangle. Run your finger along this fold to make a very good crease.
At this point, you should have a large triangle with two smaller triangles protruding from behind it (one on each side). | |
Unfold and cut. Lastly, unfold your piece of paper and cut the rectangle off of the bottom. This will leave you with a perfectly square piece of paper that you can use for any origami project.
If you created a really solid crease, you may also be able to tear the rectangle off, but be careful to do it cleanly. | |
You can easily tuck pencil cases into more compact spaces. You can use either hard plastic cases or zip-up pouches to hold the pieces. Once you put all of the pieces in the case, seal it shut so you don’t lose any. Keep all of the cases in one spot on a shelf or in a closet so you can access all of your puzzles easily.
If the pencil cases have metal grommets, secure them in a 3-ring binder. That way, you store all of your puzzles in one place and can easily look through them. | |
Choose the equation you want to work with first. It doesn’t matter which equation you choose, but you might want to look for one that will give you numbers that are easier to work with.
For example, if your simultaneous equations are 1) x+2y=−4{\displaystyle x+2y=-4} and 2) 2x+5y=1{\displaystyle 2x+5y=1}, you will probably want to begin with the first equation, because the x{\displaystyle x} is already by itself. | |
Isolate the x{\displaystyle x} variable in the first equation. You could also start by isolating the y variable (or whatever other variable the equation uses).
For example, if you are beginning with x+2y=−4{\displaystyle x+2y=-4}, you could solve for x{\displaystyle x} by subtracting 2y from each side.x+2y=−4{\displaystyle x+2y=-4}x=−4−2y{\displaystyle x=-4-2y} | |
Plug in the value of x{\displaystyle x} into the second equation. Place the value in parentheses for clarity.
For example, if you found x=−4−2y{\displaystyle x=-4-2y} in the first equation, plug in −4−2y{\displaystyle -4-2y} for x{\displaystyle x} in the second equation:2x+5y=1{\displaystyle 2x+5y=1}2(−4−2y)+5y=1{\displaystyle 2(-4-2y)+5y=1} | |
Find the value of y{\displaystyle y} in the second equation. Remember to follow the order of operations.
For example, to solve for y{\displaystyle y} in the equation 2(−4−2y)+5=1{\displaystyle 2(-4-2y)+5=1}, first use the distributive property to multiply.2(−4−2y)+5y=1{\displaystyle 2(-4-2y)+5y=1}−8−4y+5y=1{\displaystyle -8-4y+5y=1}−8+y=1{\displaystyle -8+y=1}y=9{\displaystyle y=9} | |
A narcissist won’t respect the boundaries of people close to you either. If a narcissist can’t reach you, they may try getting in touch with your friends and family to find ways to keep you in their life. It’s common for a narcissist to get in touch with a mutual friend in order to get you to come back to them.
Set boundaries with your friends or family if they try to get you to resume your relationship with the narcissist. Tell them something like, “While I appreciate your concern, I want to be clear that I have no interest in discussing reopening that relationship. Please respect my decision.” | |
Predict who your ideal customer will be. Pretend that you’re shopping from your own craft business, and think about how you’d describe your crafts from a shopper’s perspective. Try and form an identity based on this experiment, like where your ideal customer lives, when they’re most likely to shop, and why they choose certain products over others.
For instance, if you make costumes for a living, your ideal customer might be a cosplayer or performer looking for costumes that are higher quality than a standard retailer.
If you make your own ceramics, your ideal customer may be a middle-aged or older adult looking for art to place in their home. | |
Cater your product descriptions to your ideal clientele. Narrow down your ideal customer’s reason for shopping, then try to address it in your product’s description and website. Think about really specific reasons why the customer might be looking for a certain craft—this can help you narrow down your description.
For instance, if you make custom lotion, you can write something like: “Our summer soap is made with aloe, which will soothe your skin after a hot day in the sun.”
If you design custom T-shirts, you can say something like: “Our T-shirts are great for a variety of occasions for all ages, whether you’re getting ready for a soccer tournament or a family reunion.” | |
Separate yourself from the competition. Look online to see what other crafters in your field are selling. Give yourself a unique angle that no other crafter has, which will really set you apart from other sellers. Advertise the unique product you offer customers, and explain why it’s noteworthy.
For instance, if you make amigurumi toys, you can use pastel yarn to give your products a unique color scheme.
If you want to open a woodworking shop, you can use local or recycled wood to make all of your products. | |
Draft a personal story that describes your backstory. Write down a few inspirational paragraphs about your origin story as an artisan. Let them know when you started crafting, and if there are any special causes that are near and dear to your heart. Keep your passage concise and to the point, so buyers feel like they can trust you and your products. Connect with your clients through this story, but make sure they can understand your background in as simple a way as possible.
For instance, you can say something like: “I’ve been sculpting clay since I was 12 years old, and it’s turned into a lifelong passion. I love challenging myself and creating unique designs for my customers.”
Let buyers know if your goods support a certain charity. | |
Design a website for your business. Build a website that helps give your customers a full scope of what you offer as an artisan. Include an “about” tab, along with a place for people to shop and view your products. Additionally, include a “contact” page that helps potential clientele get in touch with you more easily.
You can use a free website builder, like Wix or Weebly, but it’ll look more professional if you purchase your own domain. | |
List your crafts on your website or a third-party marketplace. Make an account on a third-party site, like Etsy or Handmade by Amazon, which will help you sell and ship your products to a variety of locations. These sites usually charge you per listing, and pocket a small portion of your sales. If you want to seek directly from your own website, set up your shop on a platform like Shopify or BigCommerce.Did You Know? You may not need a business permit to sell on sites like Etsy, but you’ll still have to pay taxes based on how much you sell. | |
Create social media profiles for your business. Sign up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and any other network where you think your customers will be active. Upload content on a regular basis so you can stay in touch with your customers while also promoting yourself.
You can use social media to host fun giveaways for customers, or to show off new merchandise that you’re planning to sell. | |
Sell your products at craft shows for in-person networking opportunities. Register for craft shows in your area if you’d like to interact with customers personally to get your name out there. Always bring a credit card reader with you to accommodate for all buyers. Keep in mind that many shows require a registration fee to rent a booth, so only sign up for events in your price range.
You can use craft shows as an opportunity to share your business card, or set up a mailing list. | |
Don't hold him hostage. Don't use your intimate relationship as a weapon in arguments and don't ever actually promise sex and then not deliver. This is cruel. It would be cruel if he did it to you and it's cruel if you do it to him. This also doesn't work in your favor, since it teaches him to associate sex with negative emotions and disappointment, which will really hurt your relationship long-term. | |
Keep moving. The major complaint that guys have about women is the classic "dead fish". Get yourself moving when you're being intimate. Guys need less work, but that doesn't mean they need no work. Keep your hands and legs moving, caressing him, when you're together and occasionally take some initiative and take control of the situation. You'll blow his mind. | |
Go all-natural. Take off all the makeup and go easy on the hairspray. Guys are attracted to your softness and they'll be much more turned on if they can get their fingers through you hair or kiss your cheek without getting a mouthful of powder. Gross!
Ramp up the softness even further by shaving and moisturizing. We recommend a long-term Bag Balm regimen. | |
Let him try some fantasies. Guys watch porn. Almost all of them. And they think about sex a lot. This is just a fact of life. Because they do this, they get ideas, fantasies of things that really turn them on. If you want to make your man a happy man, let him act out some of those fantasies every now and again. Wear a school uniform. Play doctor. Talk to him about what he fantasizes about and then make it a reality. He'll never know what hit him.
Just be sure that whatever fantasies you decide to play out, you're comfortable with what you're doing. Everyone should be happy!
You can be nonjudgmental and still say no to a request. These things are not mutually exclusive. | |
Wake him up. Waking up to your soft body and warm kisses can be a great way to surprise your man. You can do this on a weekend morning or be really spontaneous and do it in the middle of the night (when you know you can sleep in in the morning). He'll enjoy the spontaneity and the break from the norm. | |
Make a canopy tent with a plastic embroidery hoop. Start with a small plastic embroidering hoop. Get rid of the inner part, and unscrew the outer part. Thread on two curtain panels, each 44-inches. They should be facing outward.
To hang it, tie (1/2-inch) ribbon or yarn on each side of the hoop, where the curtains meet. Tie them in a knot or bow above the embroidery hoop. Hang it on a screw hook in the ceiling. | |
Make a canopy tent with PEX pipe and a curtain. PEX pipe is flexible plastic pipe; find it at hardware stores. You'll need 1/2 inch tubing and a 1 1/2-inch coupling to connect it. You'll also need a long curtain panel.
Cut off about 14 inches from the bottom of the curtain. If the bottom doesn't have a sleeve, sew or use fabric glue to create one. Sew or use fabric glue to attach the fabric to the top of the curtain (the unhemmed side), leaving the sleeve on the top of the curtain open.
Thread the pipe into the original curtain's sleeve. Attach it with the coupling. Thread a string through the sleeve you created. Gather up the fabric, and tie the string in a knot or bow. Attach it to the ceiling with a hook. | |
Use a convenient nook to make a permanent tent. If you have a small nook in your home, use a tension rod (the width of the nook) to make a tent. You'll also need a flat wood shim slightly smaller than the nook, as well as some screws and a drill.
Get a piece of fabric wide enough for the nook, and long enough to go from front to back and to the floor. Decide where your shim on the wall is going to go. It should be higher than the tension rod in the front, which will be the height of your tent.
Cut the fabric in two, so that one piece is long enough to go from the shim to the tension rod, with extra inches on each side. The other piece should be long enough to reach the floor from the tension rod, with extra inches on either side.
Glue or hem three sides of the top piece of fabric, but leave the top unhemmed. On the bottom edge, make three loops on the underside of the fabric, spread out along the fabric. Glue the top edge to the shim, and screw it into studs in the wall with the fabric edge towards the wall. On the bottom piece of fabric, hem three sides (bottom and both sides). Make a sleeve with the top edge. Push the tension rod through one loop of the fabric, then push in the sleeve of the other fabric. Pull the last two loops on, and hang up the tension rod. | |
Play sports. Some tomboys love sports! If you enjoy being active, spend your free time and recesses playing games. You may even want to join an organized sports team. You can try hockey, basketball, volleyball, swimming, running, football, softball, or baseball. | |
Try video games. Some tomboys prefer video games to sports games. Instead of running around outside or on the court, spend your free time gaming. You can play games by yourself or with a group of friends.
Ask your parents for permission before trying a new game. | |
Enjoy "boy" toys. Tomboys play with a variety of toys. Some prefer motorized toys, like remote control cars, dirt bikes, and drones; others like to play with skateboards and BMX bikes.
Also, not all tomboys have to like the same activities. You can be a tomboy that enjoys skateboarding but hates sports. | |
Don't be afraid to get dirty! Tomboys are unapologetically active. They don't shy away from rough and tumble activities. While most girls prefer to sit on the sidelines, tomboys don't think twice about getting their shoes muddy on the field or ripping a new pair of jeans while climbing a tree.
Be more concerned about having fun than how you look. For example, don't shy away from a game of tag on picture day. | |
Hang out with the guys. Girly-girls and tomboys don't always have a lot in common. When you're at school, you may find that you prefer to spend time with boys. Don't be afraid to spend your recesses racing around the playground with the guys. If you are having fun, that's all that matters!
Instead of going to the mall, spend your Saturday playing video games with the guys.
Instead of ballet, ask your parents to sign you up for baseball. |