Focus on teaching students why things work. Look for understanding in student work. Use memorization only as a tool. Create opportunities for students to explore and develop rules.

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Teaching math is like teaching a system of procedures. Whether you are teaching basic addition, long division, or integral calculus, you need to get your students to understand why the procedure works. When students complete homework, quizzes or tests, you should examine their work to find out what they know. Don’t just look for the wrong answers, which show what they don’t know. Use the student’s knowledge base of right answers to set a base for additional work. Math is a sequential subject. Students who do not have a strong understanding base will have increased difficulty later. Some level of memorizing is still valuable in mathematics. Just as students learning a foreign language need to memorize basic vocabulary words, students learning math need to memorize certain basic facts. These are things that could be worked out or solved every time, but memorizing will allow the students to focus on more advanced understanding. Some examples, in increasing level of complexity, include:  Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts Squares and square roots Powers of 2 and 10 Quadratic formula Trigonometric substitutions Rather than simply lecturing and giving students rules and definitions, give them projects that can help them discover math facts for themselves. Students will remember rules or relationships much better if they find them through self-discovery.  For example, young students can be given fraction bars or other manipulatives. Through directed exploration, students can find certain patterns or equalities, like:  1=12+12=13+13+13{\displaystyle 1={\frac {1}{2}}+{\frac {1}{2}}={\frac {1}{3}}+{\frac {1}{3}}+{\frac {1}{3}}} 14+14=12{\displaystyle {\frac {1}{4}}+{\frac {1}{4}}={\frac {1}{2}}}   Older students studying geometry, for example, can use tape measures and rulers to measure round objects and discover the relationships between circumference, diameter and radius:  d=2r{\displaystyle d=2r} C/d=pi{\displaystyle C/d=pi}


Focus on technique. Visualize your speed. Use hand weights. Focus on speed in your gym sessions. Stay relaxed.

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Correct technique ensures no wasted movement. You want your punch to be as efficient as possible to make sure the movement is focused purely on speed. Avoid flaring your elbow. You want to punch with both speed and accuracy. Get yourself psychologically ready for creating speed by picturing fast objects like a fighter jet, race car, or lightning bolt as you throw your punch. Take a deep breath, relax, and throw your punch as if you are the fast object that you envision. Shadow box for four two minute rounds. Use one or two pound weights for the first and third round. Don’t use any weight in the second and fourth round and feel the difference in your hand speed. The benefits of using weights in shadow boxing are that it build strength in your shoulder muscles and arms. This not only increases speed but also power. Perform sprints, speed exercises, and speed punch combinations. Speed exercises include pushups with explosive speed and sit ups to strengthen your core. Shadow box, punch the punching bag, and jump rope all at maximum speed. Do 10 x 10 sets of pushups and situps. Do six one minute rounds of shadow boxing, punching bag, and jump rope, only resting for 15 seconds in between rounds. Tense muscles do not produce a lot of speed. You want your movement to be fluid. Do not clench your fist until the last possible second before you punch. Control your breathing and keep your shoulders loose.


Focus on the Stabilization Phase. Weigh yourself regularly. Join a Dukan Diet support group. Keep a food journal.

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Although the Consolidation phase starts weight maintenance, it's the Stabilization phase that really focuses on weight maintenance long-term.  You're allowed a significant amount more freedom in your food choices, but you need to follow a certain day to day menu.  One of the “non-negotiable rules” of this phase is that you eat 3 tablespoons of oat bran everyday.  You can add this to recipes, smoothies or sprinkled on other foods. The Dukan Diet recommends continuing one day of the Attack phase (protein foods only) to help maintain your weight loss long-term. As far as exercise, the Dukan Diet wants you to continue exercising and emphasizes the need to increase your lifestyle activity (like taking the stairs instead of the elevator). Regardless of what diet you follow long-term, one of the best ways to maintain your weight by weighing yourself regularly.  This will help make sure you hold yourself accountable to your goal weight long-term.  Many studies show that people who have lost weight are able to keep it off longer and more easily when they're weighing themselves at least once a week.  Make sure to weigh yourself weekly.  However, weighing yourself daily won't necessarily give you an accurate information day-to-day.  Natural fluctuations in weight occur daily so once or twice a week is appropriate. Try to weigh yourself on the same day of the week, at the same time and with the same clothes (or no clothes).  This will help give you a more accurate trend over time. Give yourself a small weight range that's acceptable for you.  If you go below or over that range, you'll need to address your diet and lifestyle to see where those weight changes are coming from. Another important aspect of weight maintenance outside of regular weigh-ins is a support group.  Whether you attend a support group meeting or have friends or family that support you, this is a key aspect to being able to maintain your weight long-term.  Many studies have shown that those people who have a support group not only lose more weight, but...


Focus on the argument during your first draft. Do a second draft, focusing on the organization of your essay. Let someone else read your paper.

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Don't worry about style, spelling, or length. Your first draft should focus on the argument you are making and on marshalling evidence to support that argument. It is very difficult to perfect your prose, grammar, essay structure, and argument all at the same time. You can actually save time by writing multiple drafts that focus on these elements one at a time. Once you have your main ideas and supporting evidence down on paper, it's time to move them around to create an essay that flows logically from one point to the next.  Try using a reverse outline to understand the structure of your essay. In the left hand margin, write out the topic of each paragraph in as few words as possible. In the right margin, write how each paragraph advances the overall argument. This will help you see how each paragraph fits into your paper, and which ones might be shifted for better effect.  Once your paragraph is in the right order, focus on smoothing out transitions between paragraphs. If your paragraph flows well, you shouldn't need transition words (see https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/Transitions.html for a list of such words). The end of one paragraph should logically lead to the start of the next. Once you have a paper that you feel makes a clear argument, develops that argument with ample supporting evidence, and which is well organized, it's time to get someone else's opinion. Many universities have writing centers that will provide feedback on drafts. At the very least, let a fellow student take a look. They will be able to point out areas that are confusing or statements that are poorly supported. Use their feedback to write a third draft.


Focus on the breath. Try progressive muscle relaxation. Laugh every day. Look into guided imagery. Take yoga, meditation, or tai chi classes.

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Simply focusing on your breathing is a classic relaxation technique. One  major benefit is you can do this anywhere. If you're stressed at work, for example, take a moment to breathe slowly and methodically.  Before you begin breathing, try to interrupt your thoughts, get comfortable, and release tension from your muscles. First, focus on your breath. Be aware of your current breathing rhythm. Shift from fast and shallow breathing to slow abdominal breathing. Place your hand on your chest and the other over your navel. Breathe in a way that the hand on your navel rises. You want to breathe slow enough that you take six deep breaths in a minute. This technique involves tensing and releasing various muscles in the body. It can be done to unwind after work or school. It can also be done before bed to help prep you for sleep.  Moving from your head to your feet, tense muscle groups for about five seconds and then release. Notice the difference you feel when your muscles are no longer tense. For example, tense your shoulders, count for five seconds, and then release. Spend about ten seconds paying attention to the new feeling in your shoulders before moving on to your arms. Continue the exercise until you've tensed and released the muscles in your body from head to toe. Trying to laugh even just a few times a day can have great effects on stress. Watching funny cat videos on the train to work or finding your five-year-old's  endless "why" questions amusing rather than annoying seem small, but it begins to set up a mindset in which you try to find the joy or irony in even they tough things in life. Laughter raises and then lowers your stress response, leaving you feeling more relaxed. It also releases endorphins, which are "feel good" hormones. Guided imagery involves imagining a peaceful scene utilizing all your senses. You can try simple visualization. For example, when you feel stressed, take a mental vacation to a pleasant place. You can also find many recordings that can guide you through relaxing imagery. ...


Focus on the positive aspects of Easter. Let kids know it's okay to feel sad about Jesus’ death. Encourage a focus on new beginnings as Easter ends.

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Avoid going into too much detail about Christ’s death if your children are very young. You can best determine what’s age-appropriate for your child and their understanding. Focusing your lesson on Jesus’ ascension to heaven can keep things positive.  If your child is too young to understand death, you might say, “Jesus was punished even though he did nothing wrong, which was very sad. He put up with the punishment because he loved us. But the good news is, after his punishment he got to be with God, just like we will get to be with God some day.” For children over 5, you might opt for something direct but simple: "Jesus did die, and it was very sad. But it's okay because he came back to life." Then, talk over the details of the resurrection story. Tell your children that it's okay to cry or feel sad, especially on the days of Easter weekend where you talk a lot about the death of Jesus. Remind them that feeling sad when you read or hear about sad things is normal.   While there’s no need for your child to suppress their emotions, it’s okay to keep things positive. You might say, "It's okay to be sad, but remember that Jesus died so we don't have to deal with this kind of pain alone. God loves us and is always with us." Alternatively you could say, “When I feel overwhelmed reading about the story of Easter, I remember how much hope and joy there is in the story. Can you imagine how elated Mary was to find out her son was resurrected and with God?” End Easter on a positive note by reminding your kids that anything is possible through Jesus’ love for them. The next year, your children will be eager to celebrate the holiday and embrace its religious meaning in a new way. Keep your children engaged and interested in the meaning behind Easter by looking towards the future. You might say, “I loved teaching you more about the story of Jesus this year. How should we celebrate him on Easter next year?”


Focus on the positive. Extend a helping hand to others. Offer daily affirmations. Know the difference between opinions and facts. Appreciate your own uniqueness. Surround yourself with positive social support. Consult a mental health professional.

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Instead of spending your time feeling shame for not measuring up to your or anyone else's standards, focus on all of your accomplishments and achievements. You'll see that you have lots to be proud of and that you offer real value to the world and to yourself.  Consider writing down your achievements, positive attributes or things you like about yourself, and the ways in which you have helped others. You can write in a freestyle manner or create a list of different categories. See this exercise as never-ending; always add to the list as you do new things, such as graduate from school, rescue a puppy, or win an award. Also drawn attention to things that make you happy with yourself; maybe you like your smile or like that you are goal-directed. Return to your list whenever you have doubts or feel that you are not measuring up. Recalling all of the things that you have done and continue to do will help you build a more positive self-image. There is significant research indicating that people who help others or volunteer have higher self-esteem than those who do not. It may seem counter-intuitive that aiding others helps you feel better about yourself, but the science suggests that connecting with others increases our own positive feelings about ourselves.  As a bonus, helping others makes us happier! In addition, you will also be making a real difference in someone's world. Not only will you be happier, but someone else might also be as well. There are so many opportunities out there to get involved with others and make a difference. Consider volunteering at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter. Offer to coach a children's sports team during the summer. Step in when a friend needs a hand and make them a bunch of meals to freeze. Volunteer at your local animal shelter. An affirmation is a positive statement that is intended to build your confidence and encourage you. Offering yourself positive affirmations each and every day works to restore your sense of self-worth as well as increase the compassion you show for...


Focus on the positive. Stay honest. Be confident, not arrogant. Use sexual innuendos sparingly. Avoid clichés like the plague. Leave nothing blank.

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Revise your profile and edit out all depressing or downer material. Most people are not looking for a partner in misery. It helps to focus on what you do want, not on the deal breakers. Tell your readers that you “love hiking and being outside” not that you “hate the indoors.”  Don’t discuss your ex in your profile. Nothing kills a romantic mood quicker than rehashing the past. These are all conversations that can take place if your relationship progresses.  Don’t write about how you are so surprised to be considering online dating. This can come off as dismissive and superior to those folks who are considering it a viable option (which includes you at this point!). The goal is generally to meet up with someone so if you lie it will eventually catch up to you. Look for someone who accepts you as you are, not some fantasy version of you. Provide an accurate age or age range. Include recent photos on your profile. Posting an online dating profile can make you feel vulnerable and some people respond to this by pushing aside modesty. Try to avoid the appearance of bragging in your profile, especially regarding your personal appearance. Write about your hobbies without overly praising your own abilities too. You might say, “I find that playing the piano is a great way to unwind at the end of the day. I’m actually pretty good at it too.” Unless you are after a one-night stand and nothing more, be very cautious about how you employ sexual references. Everything from your online handle to your hobbies could be interpreted the wrong way unless you closely edit them. It is not good if your final profile reads like an old-fashioned dating ad. Even if you like long walks on the beach, you may want to leave that for a later conversation. Focus instead on what makes you stand out from the crowd. Instead of saying that you enjoy eating with friends perhaps mention your favorite restaurant and dish. Or, recount a favorite dining story. “I will tell you later” comes across as more lazy than mysterious. Fill all of the blanks...


Focus on the positives. Make a list of everything that is going right in your life. Journal about the good things in your life. Ask a friend to help. Do what makes you happy.

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When life is a challenge, it can seem as though nothing is going right. Overgeneralizing is something people do often because they look at the world through negative lenses. The truth is that there are still a lot of great things about your life.  If you have a roof over your head and food to eat today, you are doing much better than many people in the world. If you have friends and family members who care about you, that's something to be thankful for right now. If you have a job, you are receiving a paycheck that help you pay the bills, and that is something to be thankful for even if it's not your dream job. These positives can be as little or as big as you want them to be. If you're having a hard time seeing the good in your life, start by practicing gratitude, even for the small things in life and write them down  Job Food Shelter Clothing Loved ones Vehicle Health Journaling has a positive effect on your physical and mental well-being.When you journal about all of the great things in your life, you will start to remember many more of them. As you start to gather all of the positives in your life, you may just start to feel better about things because you will remember your life is not so bad.  It's best to journal a little each day. That way you can go back and look at all of the great things that have happened in your life. Reserve one journal for what you're proud of, so you can read it when you're feeling down. If you like to write about the bad times too, have another journal for that. If you're having a hard time coming up with ideas on what to write, try these topics: What I Like About Myself, The Basic Needs I Have Right Now, What I Am Grateful For Today, and Why My Friends Love Me. Friends are there for you when life gets difficult. They help you remember why you're so great. Remember, they must think you are special if they are your friend. To help you focus on the positives, ask a friend to point them out for you. You can then use some of the other suggestions such as making a list or...


Focus on the present. Start by making small decisions. State the decision that needs to be made. Gather more information. Look for alternatives. Evaluate your options.

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Not knowing what you want or not being able to decide often leads to feelings of worry or uncomfortableness. At lot of this worry comes from being afraid of making a wrong decision. As you begin to make decisions about your life, keep your focus on the present or the near-present. Trying to go too far into the future can lead to stress. Research shows that our ability to predict what we’ll want in the future is skewed, so you can only make decisions that are right for you in the present with the information you have now. Don’t focus so much on getting it right for your future-self. Making decisions can be difficult and scary. You may need to decide what you want from life, or you may need to decide how to get what you want after you know. If you don’t know what you want, making decisions can be difficult. Learning how to make decisions can help you become better at deciding what is right for you. Start with small decisions first, so that you become more comfortable and confident in your ability to make decisions for yourself. Not making any decisions at all is also a deciding choice. Sometimes, not making a decision at all often causes more regret than making any decision. Being able to make informed decisions is helpful because poor decisions or no decision at all can sometimes bring about feelings of pain or regret. You can start building these skills by stating specifically the decision that you want to make.  You can write down the decision or state it mentally. You need to make it known to yourself what decision has to be made so you can start working towards what you want. For example, if you are trying to decide which college major to choose, you would write down, “Decide between engineering and nursing.” If you are trying to decide how to deal with a friend, write, “Decide how to deal with my friend who makes me feel bad sometimes.” In this stage, you should gather as much information as you can about your options. Making an informed decision is extremely important because this helps you feel like you...


Focus on the things that you can control versus the things you can not control. Visualize your race. Get in the zone. Get in the pool and swim.

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You can control your start and your turn, you cannot control the size or speed of your opponent. You can control what you eat before your race, you cannot control the traffic on the way to the meet. Sit down somewhere quiet, and visualize the race from the moment you're up on the block to the moment you hit the wall.  Visualize the exact time that you want to see on the time board. This helps keep a positive attitude. Depending on what kind of person you are, you may want to get pumped. Do jumping jacks, stretch, or anything that suits you to get you going, 5 minutes before your race. Don't tire yourself out, or go too fast. Get in and stretch out and get a feel for the water. Drills are great for this.  If you do feel the need to go fast, do a short hard set but don't go over 80 percent of your maximum speed. Make sure your intervals give you a good amount of rest. This will get the blood flowing, you will get a feel for your stroke, and you will remain rested for your big meet. The point is you need to conserve your energy while keeping your body conditioned at the same time. Focus on the races that matter most, ie if you need to get a certain time, or if it is your favorite event. The less important ones are still important, but only worry about them after an important event has passed. Wear two caps. If one comes off you will have another underneath. If you put one one, then goggles then another cap, your goggles are less likely to come off.


Focus on weight training. Work out different muscle groups. Exercise to build muscle without causing injury. Have a protein shake immediately after each workout. Rest up.

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Bodybuilders know that the way to get bigger is through weight training. It’s a form of exercise designed to make muscles larger and stronger. You can practice weight training at a gym or get the equipment you need to do it at home. Since this is an integral part of gaining weight, make plans to do it several times a week.  If you don’t want to pay to join a gym, see if you can obtain a barbell and a set of weights so you can work out at home. You can also try resistance exercises, which work your muscles without using weights.  Push-ups are an easy way to get started right away. You can also install a pull-up bar in a doorway so you can work out your arms and chest. There may be one part of your body you want to bulk up, but you’ll benefit from working all of your muscle groups instead of just one area. Spend equal time working out your arms, back, chest, abdomen, and legs. Rather than working out all of the muscle groups on the same day, rotate between them so each group gets a chance to rest in between sessions.  Plan out your week so you’re able to target each muscle group evenly. For example, you might want to work out your arms and chest one day, focus on your legs and abs the next day, then do your back and chest the third day. Work with a personal trainer to come up with a schedule and exercise plan that meets your needs. Muscle mass is built when you put stress on the fibers in your muscle tissue by pushing them past their everyday limit. This is done by lifting enough weight and doing enough repetitions to make your muscles feel tired and sore, but not so painful that you injure yourself. Find the right weight for any given exercise by figuring out how much you can lift for eight to 10 reps before you have to stop. If you can easily do more than 10 reps, add more weight. If you have to stop after 5, subtract some weight.  Compound exercises are your friend. Concentrate on complex, compound exercises that recruit as many muscles as possible: bench presses, dumbbell presses, squats, deadlifts,...


Focus on what you like about your body. Pay attention to the diversity of body types in the world. Take notice of all of the things your body can do. Use your mirror to improve your body image. Say positive things to yourself. Post body-positive sticky notes around your house. Limit your media exposure. Surround yourself with positive people. Be supportive of other people.

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Identifying your favorite features may help you to develop a more positive body image. Take a few moments each day to look at yourself in the mirror and identify your favorite features of your body. For example, you might say to yourself, “I really like the shape of my face.” As you repeat this self-talk on a daily basis, you should begin to notice more of your good features and start to feel better about your body. Bodies come in many different shapes and sizes. Paying attention to the diversity of bodies may help you to see the beauty in your own unique body shape and size as well. When you go out, pay attention to how different people’s bodies are. Note the shapes, sizes, colors, and others features of people’s bodies.  Try not to stare at people as you notice different body shapes. It may cause other people to feel self-conscious. View other people’s bodies with an open, non-judgmental mind. Avoid attaching labels to other people’s bodies, just observe so that you can begin to see how many different types of bodies there are. Don’t compare yourself to others as you observe other body types. You may be able to improve your body image by focusing more on what it can do instead of what it looks like. Even if you are not athletic, think about how you use your body every day.  For example, you might simply observe that you use your body to hug your family and friends, to breathe in, and to smile. Make a list of all the things that your body can do and look at it when you begin to focus too much on what your body looks like. Try out a new physical activity to discover more ways that you can use your body. For example, you could try yoga, tai chi, swimming, or a dance class. While your mirror may also be a tool for you to criticize your body, you can learn to use your mirror to improve your body image. Every time you look at yourself in the mirror, identify something that you like about your body and say it out loud.  For example, you could simply say, “I like the way my shoulders look in this top.” If you can’t...


Focus on what you want to remember. Use all your senses. Utilize mnemonics. Try “chunking. Lay out “memory bait.

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Often people who assume they have a short term memory problem actually have a focus problem.  Do you always forget your waiter’s name because you never actually pay attention when he gives it?  Some theorize that because 8 seconds is roughly the minimum time it takes to transfer a short term memory to long term memory, you should narrowly concentrate on an item you want to remember for at least that period of time.  Block out distractions.  If you want to remember that waiter’s name, put down the menu, ignore the restaurant’s mood music and your kids’ complaints, and look at and listen to him when he gives it. We’ve all experienced a scent or sound that triggers a memory from long ago.  Utilizing your senses when adding to your short term memory enhances focus and builds associations that serve as markers for future recall.  When you meet someone new and want to remember his name, engage as many of your senses as you can.  Listen carefully and look directly at him as he states his name; repeat it immediately afterward; shake his hand and take notice of his grip; and even take notice of his cologne if possible.  The more sensory associations you build, the more firmly the memory is encoded.  Repeating a name, or anything else you want to remember, out loud is always a good way to help strengthen a particular short term memory.  Listen to yourself saying the word or phrase, and keep doing so with regularity. Do you remember learning “Roy G. Biv” in school to keep track of the order of colors in a rainbow?  This acronym is one type of mnemonic device, a visual or verbal memory technique that allows you to build associations among pieces of information.  Construct colorful, even silly visualizations to help encode a short-term memory.  For instance, picture a pile of trash falling onto your head when the clock strikes six to remind you to take out the trash each evening.  Singing the “ABC Song” to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” is a familiar childhood mnemonic that uses an auditory cue.  For more...


Focus on what's important in your life. Take some time to center yourself before pursuing another guy. Learn how to interact with the guy on a platonic level.

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If you are constantly fixating upon what your crush is doing, you will find it much harder to forget him. Think about what demands your focus right now: maybe you have a big test coming up, or an exciting trip, or a big game this weekend. Try to divert your attention away from your crush so that you can move on. Throw yourself into your hobbies, your passions, and your obligations, and try to keep your mind engaged in the present. If you can't think of anything big that's coming up, try to focus on things that you can look forward to each day. Think about how lucky you are to be able to eat lunch with your friends on a daily basis. Think about the satisfaction that you get from practicing music, or practicing a sport, and feeling yourself gradually improve. If you have an especially rough time getting over this guy, you might want to take at least a few weeks to bring your emotions back into balance. Focus on school, on sports, friends, hobbies – focus on anything that you love. Try to bring yourself back in line with your non-relationship goals.  When you find yourself drawn to a new guy, ask yourself whether you are ready. It can be a wonderful experience to let yourself fall for someone, but make sure that you are prepared for the emotional ride. Be careful not to simply replace your crush with another guy. Ask yourself, and be honest: are you shifting your feelings onto this new guy without giving yourself time to get over the first guy? If so, consider taking it slow. Some people advocate the "rebound" strategy: find a guy for whom you have a purely physical attraction, and don't let it get too serious. You will need to decide what's best for you – but be careful not to play with someone else's feelings as a way to deflect your own pain. You will know that you have fully moved on when you can hold a normal, non-self-conscious conversation with this guy. Try to change your emotional association with him from "crush" to "friend". You may not work well as romantic partners, but you may find that you become...


Focus on whole grains. Choose a high-fiber breakfast cereal. Add flaxseed to cereals and shakes. Have a bowl of oatmeal. Make breakfast burritos in advance.

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Whole grains provide greater fiber than refined carbohydrates such as white bread, and also are generally more healthy for you. Whole wheat, bran, barley, oats, and buckwheat have some of the highest fiber content. Simply switching your morning toast or bagel from white bread to a rich whole grain variety will enable you to get more fiber at breakfast. If you normally start your day with a bowl of dry cereal, switching to a high-fiber brand is a good way to get more fiber at breakfast. There are many cereal brands, such as All-Bran and Fiber-One, that focus primarily on being a healthy source of fiber.  If you normally eat Corn Flakes, for example, you can switch to Bran Flakes and add 6 grams of fiber to your breakfast. Aim for a cereal with high bran content, or stick with your favorite cereal and simply mix in a few tablespoons of unprocessed wheat bran with it each morning. 1 ounce of flaxseed has 8 f of fiber. You can grind flaxseed in a coffee grinder or food processor so that the small seeds become like dust. Then you can sprinkle them on your favorite cereal or mix them into yogurt or smoothies to get more fiber at breakfast. Particularly when the weather outside turns cold, a bowl of oatmeal can be a warm and satisfying way to start your day, and also provides as many as 8 to 10 grams of fiber per serving.  If you don't care for the taste of oatmeal, sweeten it with maple syrup or honey. Add berries and nuts, or other sliced fruit, to further increase the amount of fiber you're getting at breakfast. Breakfast burritos made with a whole-grain or high-fiber tortilla wrap can provide between 10 and 15 grams of fiber per serving, depending on the fillings you use.  You can make a breakfast burrito from scratch in a few minutes, but if your mornings are particularly busy you can also make a batch in advance and freeze them. Include salsa and leafy greens to up the fiber content. You also might include avocado, which is particularly high in fiber.


Focus on your breathing. Distract yourself. Sit in a dark room for one minute. Count backwards from 50.

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Sometimes, all you need to do to calm down a bit is to focus on the breath rising and falling from your body. Just stop what you’re doing and work on breathing in and breathing out deeply, and letting yourself take long, careful breaths instead of taking the shorter breaths people tend to take when they’re nervous. Focusing on this can help you feel more calm and centered pretty quickly. Another trick you can try if you’re feeling nervous is to inhale through your nose and push the air out through your mouth slowly. Repeating this ten times can make you feel more calm and centered. Though you can’t ignore your fears or worries forever, if you feel like there’s nothing you can do to address it except to worry more, then you may just want to take your mind off of it for a little while. Do something that you think will help you forget your worries and feel more at ease, such as:  Reading Dancing Singing Getting absorbed in your favorite TV show. When you’re nervous, sometimes it’s because you’re experiencing sensory overload or are just feeling overwhelmed in general. Going into a dark room can help you feel more calm and in control — think of it as an exaggerated version of closing your eyes. The next time you’re feeling nervous, excuse yourself and step into a different room where you can turn out the lights. Concentrate on sitting still and focusing on your breath, and you will begin to feel more in control. If you just focus on the numbers and nothing else, repeating one slowly after another, then you’ll find your breathing returning to normal and will soon begin to relax a bit more. If you’re in public, you can also just count the numbers in your head. If this doesn’t quite do the trick, you can count back up from one to 50 after you count down to one, so you have more time to calm down.


Focus on your goals. Keep your goals reasonable. Work hard on areas of challenge. Recognize and refute negative self-talk. Remain committed.

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It's easy to get swept up in the painful experience of being underestimated, but the best way to prove your critics wrong is to focus on what you want to achieve. Instead of obsessing over what someone says, use the anger or sadness as motivation to work that much harder on pursuing your interests and responsibilities. Avoid taking it so personally that it negatively affects your performance. Focus on your own life instead, putting her critique on the back-burner. Putting your attention toward positive goals and dreams can help you be more creative and open to new ideas, which will help you prove wrong anyone who underestimates you. One of the biggest challenges to being successful is figuring out how to set goals that are actually achievable. Often, we set goals that are, instead, unachievable. Many New Year's resolutions fall under this category, such as going to the gym every day or never making another mistake at your job. Aiming high like this can actually cause you to fall flat, because when you do fail to reach the bar, you'll likely get frustrated and give up. Setting smaller, more concrete goals can help you make progress without focusing so much on perfection.  Set concrete goals such as "walk 1 mile (1.6 km)" or "try to make fewer than 3 mistakes on the job per day." Goals like these will help you feel the satisfaction of achievement while also working toward bigger things. Reward yourself when you meet a goal. This is especially important for activities that don't involve their own immediate reward, such as writing and publishing an essay or work of fiction. Many goals have delayed rewards, which means that you might not associate them with the positive feelings you receive later on. Reward yourself immediately by having some chocolate, seeing a movie, or hanging out with friends. Sometimes it's best to focus on improving your weaknesses rather than on making gains in areas where you’re already competent. If someone has identified something you could legitimately improve on, take this seriously...


Focus on your own value. Let go of shame. Realize that your crush's "games" are immature. Don't let your crush back into your life. Start to view your crush as unimportant.

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Once you start to get over the initial pain of rejection, it's time to start moving on. However, you can't do this if you don't believe you're worth it! Start to reaffirm yourself mentally. You can use whatever positive thoughts you want, but the following three work well: You are beautiful/handsome (whichever you prefer). You are intelligent. Your crush is foolish for not accepting you. Never feel like you're weak or helpless without this person. Admire your independence. Putting your former crush on a pedestal diminishes yourself. Asking someone out and getting a "no" is bad enough, but when your crush is actually rude back to you, the embarrassment can be almost unbearable. The shame you may feel will gradually start to fade — this will go faster for some people than for others. Don't continue to focus on your negative feelings from the past, replaying them over and over again in your head. Instead, let them go and pursue new, positive emotions instead. Remember that you can never change the past. This means that it's illogical to worry about it. Why worry about what you can't change? Healthy, mature people don't make fun of the people who have crushes on them after they confess the way they feel. They don't tease them afterward. If your crush did this to you, there is one silver lining: you now know that your crush is an immature, insecure person. It should feel good to know that the person you've been worrying about is definitely at fault. Over time, you should start to feel better. You should gradually start letting go of the shame and embarrassment from your experience and start focusing more on your own value. However, if your old crush works his or her way back into your life, this person can throw you off the path to recovery. If you can help it, you don't want to talk to him or her before you're 100% better. If s/he tries to get back into your good graces, don't be afraid to ask for some space. If your former crush won't get the message, be direct. It's OK to say, "I don't want to talk to you for a...


Focus on your strengths. Figure out your challenges, then set goals. Maintain relationships that build you up. Understand that everyone feels embarrassment.

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This is the first step to building self-confidence. Since embarrassment is linked to feeling inadequate, reminding yourself of your positive qualities can help you feel less embarrassed in social situations.  What are you good at? What are your best attributes? Make a list. Solicit input from your closest friends and family members. Remember to list personality traits, skills and talents, physical features, social or interpersonal skills, and anything else you can think of. Read the list every morning, and add to it! Be kind to yourself, and practice positive self-talk. When you look in the mirror in the morning, smile at yourself and say, "You deserve to be happy today!" You can also pick a physical feature that you love about yourself, and give yourself compliments. Try, "Good morning gorgeous! You have the best smile!" Identify the challenges that might cause you to feel insecure or inadequate. Try to work on these challenges and set measurable, attainable goals to improve in these areas as much as possible.  For example, if you are easily embarrassed by small talk because you don't consider yourself to have strong interpersonal skills, you can first work on your interpersonal skills, then set a goal to challenge yourself in that area. Developing interpersonal skills starts by becoming aware of the messages you are sending and then practicing sending different ones. You can team up with a friend (preferably someone with great social skills) and do some role-playing to improve your skills. Be sure to check out Develop Interpersonal Skills to learn more about developing interpersonal skills. Set a small goal to initiate conversation with one peer every week. Gradually you can increase the number of conversations until you are up to one every day.  Check out Gain Confidence for more tips on how to develop your self-confidence. Sometimes a lack of self-confidence can be traced to friends or family members who berate you or put too much focus on superficial things like having the best clothes or the most...


Focus on your weak spots. Make a mind map Use flashcards. Try audio or visual aids. Get a tutor.

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Because you are studying at the last minute, you will not have time to go through all of your class material or your study notes. Instead, you should read over the class material and identify any topics you struggle with or have trouble recalling. You should then focus your studying on brushing up on your weak spots so you are better prepared heading into the test.  You may take a practice exam and note questions that you did poorly on or scored low on. You may then focus your studying on these questions so you do not have any weak spots going into the exam. For example, you may struggle to remember certain historical dates for your social studies exam. You may then focus your attention on remembering the dates and memorizing them so you can do well on these types of questions in your exam. . You can also study quickly and efficiently by making a mind map, which is a study tool to help you remember the connections and links between certain concepts or terms. Mind maps are useful if you have already taken notes on the course material and are looking for ways to organize this material to remember it better and recall it during the test. You can draw out a mind map on a piece of paper or use mind map software on your computer to help you study. For example, you may be trying to study for your biochemistry exam. You may then place a concept in biochemistry, such as “enzymes”, in the center of a piece of paper and use your course notes to draw information and terms that relate back to “enzymes”. You may circle these terms and draw lines so they connect back to the center circle around “enzymes.” You can also use a tried and true study tool, flashcards, to create an efficient, last minute study session. You may use colored flashcards to write down different terms or phrases to help you prepare for the exam. Flashcards have been shown to improve your memory recall and help improve your visual learning abilities. For example, you may write down certain terms that will be on your test on the flashcards. Then, write...


Focus on your work, rather than your depression. Avoid office conversations around depression or anxiety.

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Depression can make it difficult to concentrate and focus, especially on task-based work or process-related work. But focusing on developing your career can help you to hide the fact that you are feeling depressed. Try to set work goals every day that are realistic and productive and make daily to-do lists. Take good notes during meetings so you do not appear to be distracted or troubled. Maintain good communication with your clients and strive to meet their expectations.  While setting goals and keeping to-do lists can keep you on track and distracted from your depression, you may start to notice that your depression is making it harder and harder to concentrate. Over time, if you do not get help for your depression, it may become very difficult to focus on your career and you may not be able to balance your career with your troubled mental state. Spend extra time on self-care during the day by taking frequent breaks, talking with coworkers, going for a walk, or getting a healthy snack. Be extra gentle with yourself as you try to continue to be productive at work in spite of the depression. It can be difficult to hide your depression when someone talks about their depression or anxiety in a conversation at the office. You may want to change the subject when depression or anxiety comes up so you do not feel obligated to share your feelings of depression as well, or excuse yourself from the conversation. Be aware that sharing your feelings of depression can often make you feel better and less alone. Though avoiding conversations around depression and anxiety can help you to keep your depression hidden and secret, it will likely not make you feel less depressed.


Focus on yourself first. Nurture an active social life. Look for common interests and values. Keep an open mind. Stay realistic.

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In general, people who place a high value and confidence in themselves are able to give more of themselves to other people. This includes tending to mind and body, as well as your lifestyle, before trying to find someone to share it with.  Taking care of your body will make you feel more like yourself. Improving your appearance will also make you more physically attractive, making it easier to attract someone.  Shifting your expectations towards others is an important part of improving yourself. Make sure your expectations of another person are realistic before you try looking for someone. It won't get you anywhere if you're being demanding. You can't expect to find a soulmate if you're cloistered away. Although it's never recommended that you go out purely for the sake of finding a lifelong partner, your chances of meeting someone special are vastly higher if you make an effort to get out of the house and into the social scene. Get out with friends, and try to explore areas and situations you're not used to. The more you get out of your comfort zone, the more possibilities you'll be exposed to. First impressions mean a lot, but they don't mean everything. If you get a bad first impression from somebody, that doesn't necessarily mean the two of you will have bad chemistry once you get to know each other. Interests say a lot about someone. A great deal of someone's time and experience of life will be based around their interests, and motivated by their values. Finding a soulmate can also mean finding someone whose values are a close match to your own. Finding out about someone's interests can be done through casual conversation. Looking for someone with similar hobbies can help you find a soulmate much faster.  You can increase your chances of finding a soulmate if you frequent places that relate to your interests. For instance, if you love music, you should make a habit of going to as many shows as possible. You'll meet lots of interesting people that way, and the mere fact that the two of you are in the same...


Focus on yourself. Cultivate interests. Ignore detractors.

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Cultivate yourself and your interests. Take some time to work and focus on yourself.  Don’t worry about being popular. Spend time with yourself first. Do only things that you want to do. Don’t focus exclusively on what others want to do. Develop a strong sense of self-worth. Focus on yourself instead of popularity. You will be more secure when talk to others. Have interests outside of those of your friends. Make sure to spend time developing things that you like to do.  Learn to play an instrument. Music can help you to learn more about yourself. Playing an instrument can be a rewarding experience.   Speak a foreign language. Picking up a new language is difficult, but it can be helpful in many ways. Learn more about a different culture while also picking up an important skill.   Read and expand your horizons. Studying is important as well as maintaining good grades. It can also help you learn more about yourself, and the world around you. Be creative. Try out different artistic experiences to see if any fit you. Don’t let others bring you down. Ignore them so you can focus on positive interactions with others.  Be the smarter person and walk away if others make fun of you about your weight. Getting angry at them is not worth it.   Don’t engage in negative thinking. If people are mean to you, that’s not a reflection of you. Instead, it says a lot more about them and their insecurities. Don’t let others make you feel insecure. Feel good because of who you are, not what other people think about you.


Focus your attention on dialogue and story over presentation. Plan a one-off or a reoccurring comic. Determine your style. Design your characters on a separate sheet of paper. Come up with your setting. Decide on your plot.

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The images you include while writing your simple comic need to be sketches that give the impression of action while taking as little time from the development of your story as possible. Your goal isn't to realize an artistic masterpieces, it's to write a simple comic. If you’re an artist, this may mean you’ll need to go against your natural inclinations and de-emphasize your attention from the image to the story.  Identify the relationship and feelings between characters in the scene. This will dictate how the characters treats each other. It'll also create dialogue and set the tone. Tweaking your dialogue and narrative text to make it concise and to the point. Too much dialogue and text can distract or overwhelm the reader. Your sketched images should centralize around some kind of action or interaction. You'll write the text of the comic around these major events in the form of narration and dialogue. Some strips won't get any more mileage than a single strip. These "one-off" simple comics don't need to go anywhere or have a long involved plot. Simply achieve your goal of your comic, like delivering a punchline, and begin a new simple comic when you're through. For episodic simple comics, you'll have to consider the plot of the strip. This way you can do things like connect ending panels so they lead into the beginning panels of the next comic. If your single, one-off comic ends up deeper or more interesting than you first imagined,  you can always develop it into a longer comic. This will influence how you approach the drawing background and characters involved in your story. Whichever style you decide upon, you’ll need to be able to sketch in it. You’re not developing a detailed artistic vision with your simple comic, you’re writing it likely to flesh out an idea or sharpen your skills. This should be reflected in your artistry.  Do some rough practice sketches to the flow of your chosen style, such as manga, noir, cartoon, western, or basic. Draw thumbnails to determine the most effective layout of your...


Focus your criticism on a particular situation. Keep criticism specific. Use objective language. Observe the impact of your comments.

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This means that rather than critiquing someone as a person, or a pattern in their behavior, you should  keep the criticism focused on one incident. This way, the person receiving the criticism will understand that the problem is not with them as a person, and that they don’t necessarily always do things poorly.  Keep criticism in the present. If you’re talking about something that happened long ago, or relating a current situation to something in the past, that may not be constructive.  Refrain from saying things like, “This is the same thing you did last time, too,” or “I’ve noticed that you always do things that way.” Statements like that are not constructive and can be hurtful. Instead, you can say, "I noticed that you were late this morning," or, "I noticed that your presentation today hadn't been edited." Constructive criticism addresses specific flaws, and provides advice on how to improve on them. The receiver of critique is left with a clear idea of what actions to take in order to do better. An example of the difference between specific and vague criticism is:  Specific: "Some of the women feel that they're being talked over. It would be helpful if you spoke up if you noticed group members interrupting each other, or brushing off what others had to say. If certain members are feeling hesitant, you might even ask for their opinion to make sure people know their thoughts are valued." Vague: "You aren't showing enough leadership. Your group is unsuccessful, and its atmosphere is unpleasant, particularly for the women. I expect to see better morale and more equal participation." Objective language lets the person know that you’re not judging them. Objective language means simply stating the facts, or things you’ve observed. Your feedback does not negatively evaluate their personal attributes or abilities. An example of the difference between objective and judgemental language when talking to an artist is:  Objective: "The anatomy in this picture resembles a child’s, which contrasts with the more...


Focus your mind on a specific person. Find a photograph of your chosen person and cut it out. Cut some fabric to fit the photograph. Sew the photograph to the fabric and fill it with stuffing. Visualize the purpose for your voodoo doll. Call upon one of the Loa to help ensure that the spell works. Baptize the voodoo doll and give it a name.

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Your voodoo doll needs to represent an individual person, so while you’re making yours, you need to picture them in your mind. Voodoo depends on a connection between the visible world that we live in and the invisible world where spirits reside. Focus on the person you want your doll to represent to channel their spirit from the invisible realm. A voodoo doll needs to represent a specific person, and an easy way to do that is to attach a picture of that person to a doll in the shape of the human figure. Collect or print out a picture of the person that you want your voodoo doll to represent and cut out their figure. If you don’t have a picture of the person, you can use a personal item that you collect from them, like a lock of hair or a piece of their clothing. You’ll need enough fabric to fit the same size and shape of the cut-out photograph. You can use felt, cotton, or any other sort of fabric to make your doll. Take a pair of scissors and cut the fabric to match the shape of the photograph. Use natural fibers like cotton, wool, or hemp as your material for a more authentic feeling voodoo doll. Take the cut-out picture and sew it to a piece of fabric cut in the shape of the photo, leaving an opening at the bottom of the figure. Fill the doll with stuffing by adding it through the opening. Once the doll is fully stuffed, sew the opening at the bottom closed. You can use any material you like to stuff your doll, but for a more authentic voodoo doll, use natural materials like moss or leaves. After you’ve added the personal effects of the person to the doll, their energy pattern is imprinted and fused with the doll. Close your eyes and set an intention with the doll. Whether you intend to harm the other person or make them love you, hold the doll and channel all of your energy into your intention. Focus on one of the Loa, or voodoo deities, and ask them to help make sure that the doll embodies the person you intend it to. Ask the Loa to help you accomplish your goal with the doll, be it good or evil.  You...


Focus your presentation. Less is more. Decide whether to use media or not. Practice. Visualize success. Dress appropriately.

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Having a long, rambling presentation that is hard to follow is not going to win you any audience interest. You need to make sure that your presentation is clear and focused and that any asides you throw into it are there to back up the main point.  It's best to have 1 main thesis statement or overarching theme and 3 main points that back-up or flesh-out your main theme. Any more than that and your audience is going to start losing interest. This means that any facts and information that are a part of your presentation should back up these 3 main points and overarching theme. For example: If you're giving a presentation about 17th century alchemy, bringing up the history of alchemy is fine (and probably necessary), but don't mire your audience in its history instead of focusing alchemy in the 17th century. Your 3 points could be something like "alchemy in public opinion," "famous 17th century alchemists," and "the legacy of 17th century alchemy." You don't want to overwhelm your audience with information and important points. Even if they're interested in your topic they'll starting spacing out and then you've lost them. You need to stick to your 3 points and overall point and you need to make sure that you only use the information that you need to support and clarify those points. Pick your very best supporting facts, information, or quotes for your presentation. Don't bury your audience in information. It isn't always necessary to use a powerpoint, or visual representation, especially if you're already an engaging speaker and have interesting subject matter. In fact, a lot of times, using visual media simply distracts from the focal point, that is the presentation.  Make sure you're using media to enhance your presentation and not to drown it out. The presentation is key. Anything else is just accessorizing. For example: to get back to 17th century alchemy, to back up your information about alchemy in the public opinion, you might want to show images from public pamphlets about the dangers of alchemy and see...


Fold a flat sheet in half.

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Fold a sheet with the short ends together, until it is the proper length for your height. It should cover from your armpits to your legs. Decide on how much leg you want to show or cover.


Fold a headband. Make a head wrap. Create a ponytail holder.

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Use a small, square cotton scarf, because it will be more secure than a silk scarf.  Lay the scarf out in a diamond. Bring 2 diagonal ends together to form a triangle. Roll the longer end of the scarf downward, until you reach the point of the triangle. Loop it around your head, just behind the ears. For a more noticeable hair accessory, tie it twice to 1 side of your head. For a subtler look, knot it at the bottom under your hair. Take a rectangular silk scarf for this style.  Fold it in half lengthwise if it is wide. Place the center of the scarf on your forehead below your hairline. Pull the remaining silk down over the back of your head. Tie the ends just below your neck. Tie it a second time to secure it well. Let the ends hang loose down your back. Loop the ends forward and tie them on top to make a turban. Gather your hair together. If your hair is hard to contain, then use hair elastic to form a low or high ponytail. Gather the scarf together horizontally. Wrap either end around your ponytail and pull tight. Wrap a second time to secure it even better.


Fold a heart Learn the popular waterbomb base by making an origami balloon.

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for a romantic craft. A simple paper heart makes a great Valentine's Day decoration or a homemade card for a loved one. It only requires easy folds so it's perfect for beginners, and it also teaches you the pyramid base.  Decorate the heart with markers, glitter, or stickers when you're finished if you're using it as a valentine or other type of card. Make lots of small hearts and hang them on a string to drape around your house as a cute garland. This base is used in a lot of intermediate and advanced origami designs, so it's a good one to master. Once you make the base, do a few more folds and then inflate the balloon to form its shape.  You can also fill the balloon with water. To make a waterbomb base, crease a square piece of paper along both diagonals and then in half, unfolding in between each new fold. Bring 2 opposite edges together so that the paper collapses into a triangle. If the paper doesn't collapse easily, you may need to re-crease the folds.


Fold a piece of paper in half.

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For a standard snowflake, normal printer paper (8.5 x 11) is just fine. To get fancy, decorate your paper beforehand in colored pencil, crayon, or marker. Or use colored paper!


Fold a piece of pink fleece or felt in half. Sew the two pieces together. Turn the tail inside out. Sew the end together.

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Cut a spiral shape out of the fabric, starting with a flat piece on one end and ending in a point. You're essentially cutting out two pieces at once so they match. Sew down either side of the fleece pieces to sew them together. Leave the flat piece at the end open. You're placing the edges of the seams on the inside so the tail looks better. You can use a pencil to help. . Some crafters use hemostats for this purpose, by pushing them inside, grabbing the other end of the tail, and then working the fabric over the hemostats. Tuck the flat end into the tail, and sew it together.


Fold a sheet in half. Wrap one end around your waist. Wrap the second end around to your frontside. Continue wrapping up and around your body. Toss the end over one shoulder.

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While standing, hold the sheet horizontally in front of you. Fold the ends together, until the sheet is the proper length for your height. It should cover from your waist to your feet. Holding the folded sheet horizontally behind you at your waist, wrap a few feet of one end around your front-side to make a skirt and tuck the top of the skirt-end into the sheet, like a towel. Keep the rest behind your back. While still holding the sheet at your waist wrap the longer end around to the front. When you cross the front, pin the top of the skirt together at your waist. Continue this longer end all the way around your body, across the front of your waist, under your arm, and across your the back. Then back to the front again, under your arm. Once the longer end is at the front again, cross over your chest and over the opposite shoulder. The end will drape over your shoulder and rest on your back. If you have a rope, use it to wrap around the small of your back to secure the loose end hanging in the back.


Fold a sheet in half. Wrap the sheet around your chest. Make halter straps. Adjust and secure your toga. Add accessories to your toga.

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While standing, hold a sheet horizontally in front of you. Fold the sheet in half, until it is the proper length. It should cover from your armpits to your legs. Decide on how much leg you want to show or cover. Holding the folded sheet horizontally in front of you, first wrap one side around your chest and then the other side, much like a towel. Leave 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 m) of one corner loose at the front of your body. Twist the 4 foot (1.2 m) length a few times to make a  rope. Run this twisted sheet over your shoulder and behind your neck. Tie the end of the twist to the sheet running across your chest. Spend some time smoothing the layers and folds, then pin the toga onto your tube top. Take extra time to pin the halter securely. Although optional, this adds interest. For example, tie a belt or rope just under the bust or at the natural waist. Pin a brooch on your chest just under one of the halter straps.


Fold a sheet of brown cardstock in half lengthwise and draw a tree.

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Along the folded edge, draw the trunk and branches of half of a tree on the cardstock. You will need to create four cutouts of the same tree.  You can make the trunk any size you would like. Be creative to create your tree's shape with branches in different directions.


Fold a square napkin in half to create a triangle. Make any final adjustments and set the napkin on top of a dinner plate.

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Bring the top-left corner over to meet the bottom-right corner. Leave a 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) border around the edges so that the bottom layer slightly extends past the top layer. Make sure you’re working on a clean, flat surface. It’ll be much easier to roll and fold the napkin this way. Your rose should pretty much be ready to go, but if there are any small sections that need to be poked into place, now is the time to do so. You can put the rose directly on top of a plate, or you could set it off to the corner for a pretty placement option. Avoid touching the rose too much. While it should be pretty secure, pulling at the material a lot could mess up the look of it.


Fold a strip if paper into a mini photo album. Fold paper into a paper airplane, then write message on the wings. Decorate mini notebooks with scrapbooking paper and stickers. Make an embroidered felt card. Paint a stone Write a message on a slip of paper, then wrap it around a wooden spool. Create a miniature message-in-a-bottle.

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Cut a 3 by 12-inch (7.6 by 30.5-cm) strip from cardstock. Fold the paper back and forth to create a 3 by 3-inch (7.6 by 7.6-cm) square. Print out 2 by 2-inch (5.1 by 5.1-cm) photos of yourself and the recipient, then glue them to each panel. Write messages under each photo or on the back of each panel.  For a nicer touch, don't add a photo to the first panel. Decorate the panel with Valentine's day stickers and illustrations instead. Red, pink, or purple cardstock will work the best. You may have to tape 2 sheets together to make it long enough. Don't use original photos. Scan them into your computer, then resize and crop them as needed. Get some printer paper and fold it into a paper airplane. Write a Valentine's day message on the wings using a red, pink, or purple marker. Decorate the wings and body with Valentine's day stickers for a nicer touch.  For a more colorful airplane, cut a sheet of Valentine's day patterned scrapbooking paper into an 8 1/2 by 11-inch (22 by 28-cm) rectangle, and use that instead. Alternatively, write your message on the back of the paper before you fold it into an airplane. The recipient will have to open it in order to read it. Trace your notebook onto cardstock or scrapbooking paper. Cut the shape out, then glue it to the front of your notebook. Decorate the cover with Valentine's day stickers or illustrations. Open the notebook and write a message on the first page.  The notebook should be small, about 2 by 4 inches (5.1 by 10.2 cm). Red, pink, or purple cardstock are great choices. You can also use Valentine's day patterned scrapbooking paper instead. If you don't have paper, cover the front of the notebook with strips of patterned washi tape. Cut 2 identical heart shapes out of red, white, pink, or purple felt. Use embroidery thread in a contrasting color to write your message on 1 heart. Place the hearts together with the message on the front. Sew around the edges of the heart using a blanket stitch and more embroidery thread.  Choose a Valentine's day color for the...


Fold an 8 ½ in x 11 in (21.5 cm by 28 cm) piece of paper in half lengthwise. Hold the airplane by the handle and fly it.

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Using plain printer paper is best -- if you pick paper that is thicker, it will fall too easily, and if you pick thinner paper, it won't be able to gather enough momentum to really fly. After you fold the paper, run your finger along the crease to secure it. Grab the airplane by the handle in the middle and gently throw it upward. You'll see that this plane creates loops instead of flying straight ahead. Keep playing with it -- experiment to see how throwing the plane faster or slower affects the movements of the plane.


Fold and/or bundle your clothes. Pack your clothes into small boxes. Use your luggage to transport your clothes. Utilize wardrobe boxes. Place your clothes in garbage, or vacuum sealed bags. Put labels on your boxes. Pack shoes separately from your clothing. Transport your clothing without packing.

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You will want to make sure your folds are neat and tight so that you can fit as many clothes into each of your boxes.  The best way to fold them is inside out, that way the creases that ensue will be easier to get out when you unpack.  Bundle wrapping is another great option if you don't mind getting your clothes slightly creased.  For bundle wrapping, lay out a large piece of clothing on a clean surface like a table.  This article of clothing could be a jacket, winter coat, large sweater. Lay clothes on top of the large article one by one.  Start with the next largest size of clothes and work towards the middle, until you are laying down your smallest articles. Finally, take one end of the largest article on the bottom in your hands.  Begin to roll until all of the clothes are wrapped tightly together in one bundle.  You can add a scrunchy, or a few rubber bands over the bundle to keep it secure. Like books, the weight of clothes can be greatly underestimated.  Because of this, it is best to pack your clothes into many smaller boxes rather than a few large boxes.  If not, the bottoms can fall out of the boxes, and they can be very hard to carry.  When you are purchasing/borrowing boxes to use, try and get 12X12 inch boxes.  Any larger than that can be hard to carry. Lift your boxes occasionally as you pack.  This will give you a feel for how heavy they are getting and when to move onto a new box. This is probably the cheapest way to move your clothes if you already own suitcases.  Simply fold them neatly, placing them one over the other.  Try to keep pants/shorts on the bottom of the suitcase, leaving room at the top for shirts and dresses.  If you can, use suitcases with wheels.  They will be much better to move, both into your moving vehicle, and into your new house. Be careful not to pack delicate garments tightly in a suitcase.  You can either pack them loosely, or use another method of packing.  Suitcases are best designed to transport t-shirts, jeans, and shorts, all of which can be ironed later on....


Fold in 1 of the narrow ends of the bias tape, if needed. Lay a strip of cording down the center of your bias tape. Fold the strip over the piping and secure it with pins. Place the strip under the zipper foot and adjust the needle. Sew along the folded bias tape.

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If you are piping the circumference of an item, like a pillow, you will need to join both ends of the piping together. Fold 1 of the narrow ends of your bias tape in by 1 inch (2.5 cm), then press it with an iron.  Make sure that the wrong side of the bias tape is facing you during this step. Skip this step if you are piping a straight seam that does not join together to form a circle or a square. Turn the bias tape so that the wrong side is facing you. Lay your cording down the middle, with the end 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the folded end of the bias tape. Trim the other end of the cording so that it is even with the other end of the bias tape.  Choose cording that is between 4⁄32 and 5⁄32 inch (0.32 and 0.40 cm). If you did not fold the end of your bias tape, then both ends of the cording should match up with both ends of the bias tape. Fold the strip in half lengthwise so that the cording is sandwiched inside. Secure the fabric every 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm) with a sewing pin as you fold it. Replace the standard foot on your sewing machine with a zipper foot. Place the folded strip under the zipper foot, then bring the foot down on it; the corded part should be under the raised part of the foot. Move the needle to the left or right so that it is as close as possible to the cording.  If you have a piping foot, place the piping in the foot's groove. Adjust the needle so that it is right on the piping's stitching.  How you replace the zipper foot depends on the type of sewing machine you have. Most sewing machines have a release clutch just behind the needle. Use a straight stitch and the longest stitch length on your sewing machine. Make sure that the thread matches the fabric. Be careful not to sew the piping too tightly.  Your seam allowances should be about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm). This may vary, however, depending on the thickness of your cording. If you folded in 1 of the narrow ends of the bias tape, stop sewing 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the folded end. You need this end to be open.


Fold large section of fabric in half lengthwise and sew the center back seam. Sew the bottom of the bag’s seam. Open the bag outward so it creates a diamond shape. Open the bag by turning it inside out.

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When you fold the bag, make sure the pattern is visible on the inside (if the pattern is not apparent on both sides). Trim any hanging thread. Perform the same action with the lining by folding the lining piece of fabric in half and sew the seam. As with the large fabric, make sure the pattern is visible on the inside of the bag if it’s not printed on both sides.    Keep pins along the seam to hold it in place while you sew.  Trim the residual fabric after you’ve sewed the bag. Sew the bottom of the lining’s bag the same way you sewed the bag.  Also, trim the additional fabric post sewing.    Using a fabric pencil, draw a line approximately 1 ½ inches from the point. Mark a twin line on the direct opposite corner, 1 ½ inches away from the point.  Sew along the marked line on both sides. Use pins to hold your sewing in place along the way.     Perform the same action to the lining by using the fabric pencil and drawing a straight line, demarking opposite sides of the bag.  Sew along the lines.    Now the pattern should be visible with the stitching hidden inside the bag.  Turn the lining bag inside out and place it inside the main bag. The lining should be slightly smaller than the main bag so it should fit snugly inside.     Pin bag and lining together in preparation to receive the binding.


Fold one corner to the corner diagonal from it. Bring the point down to the fold. Fold the handkerchief in half. Put your hair into a bun or ponytail. Tie the handkerchief around your head. Double knot the ends and tuck them in.

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With the handkerchief lying on a flat surface, and one corner point toward you, fold the bottom corner up to the top corner. Your handkerchief should not form a triangle. Smooth the crease at the bottom. Keeping the corners that are touching aligned, fold them down to the bottom of the handkerchief where it is folded. When you fold the point down, make sure it hits at the center of the fold. Pinching one end of the handkerchief with each hand, fold it in half lengthwise. Make sure that the two creases that are now touching are lined up well. Smooth the whole handkerchief down so that it is as flat as possible. If you have long hair, this handkerchief style will work best if it is pulled up rather than hanging down. Your hair should be pulled up at least higher than the base of your skull for the best results. Grip the ends of the handkerchief and lift it over your head so that the middle of the handkerchief rests against your head under the hair in the back. Then tie the loose ends at the front of your head, just above your forehead. Tie a second knot to secure the handkerchief in place. Then to make the front look better, tuck the loose ends under the band so that you can no longer see them.


Fold over and pin the edges of the bikini bottom. Sew the folded edges together. Fold the hourglass shape in half, hamburger-style, so that the outside of the bottom is facing inward. Sew the two sides together.

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Go all the way around the bikini bottom and fold in by a half-inch (1.7 cm) or inch (2.5 cm).  Pin into place. Because the bikini bottom isn't a huge garment, you can sew it by hand in a reasonable amount of time, if you want to.  However, for a straighter and swifter stitch, use a sewing machine.  Remove the pins as you go. That is, you should be able to see the folds and seams you just did. Where the bikini bottom would sit around your waist, sew the two sides above the leg holes together.  Turn the garment inside out and try it on to check the fit.


Fold sweaters rather than hanging them. Take precautions if you must hang sweaters. Hand wash your sweaters.

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You should fold your sweaters and store them in drawers rather than hanging them. Hanging sweaters can stretch out portions of the sweater. It can also leave small humps at the shoulders. If possible, fold your sweaters rather than hanging them. If you need to hang your sweaters, take certain precautions. Use thick, padded hangers to provide more support. This can help prevent stretching. You may also want to fold your sweater over and hang it from the bottom bar of a hanger. The bottom bar may provide more support, preventing stretching. You can cut open an empty paper towel tube and then fit it over the bottom bar of a hanger. This may help prevent creasing. If possible, you should always hand wash your sweaters. Hand wash them in cold water with a small amount of fabric softener and detergent. Rinse thoroughly, making sure to get all the suds out. When removing excess water before drying, press the sweater. Do not squeeze or wring it. Fold the sweater in half and hang it over the bottom bar of a hanger on a drying rack to dry.


Fold the bandana into a triangle.

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Lay the bandana flat on a solid surface (e.g. a tabletop). Smooth out any bunches or wrinkles in the fabric. Bring two opposite corners of the bandana together to create a triangle.


Fold the bottom of the jacket. Place the suit in a large plastic bag.

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With the pants on top of the top, back portion of the jacket, fold the bottom of the jacket up to lie on top of the pants. Use your hands to gently spread out any uneven and bumpy surfaces. Hold on to the entire folded suit by the jacket bottom and collar area, and flip the suit over.Again, make sure that the lapels of the suit jacket are straight and even. Open up a large, plastic zip bag, and place the folded side of the suit into the bag first. The collar should be toward the top of the bag.  As you close the zip closure on the bag, leave some room for air in the bag. Once the suit is folded in the plastic bag, you can place it in your wardrobe or drawer.  The air pocket in the bag will provide a barrier of air space, so if anything is on top of the suit, it won’t press down and cause wrinkles in the suit.


Fold the clay over to create a clean surface for the next section. Spray and "clay" an adjacent section that overlaps the first. Continue "claying" the car section by section until the job is done. Apply a coat of wax or sealant after “claying” the whole car. "Clay" your car again when contaminants build up on the surface.

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Fold the clay in half and reshape it into a disc. Examine the clay surface to make sure there aren’t any contaminants on the surface. If there are, fold it over again. Spray it lightly with lubricant once you have a clean surface.  A 2 oz (57 g) bar of clay should last for 3-4 “clayings” before it’s overloaded with contaminants. However, once you can’t find a clean surface in the clay, it’s time to discard it. If you spot a larger piece of contamination in the clay, pick it out with your fingers, then fold the clay over. Always discard the clay if you drop it on the ground. It will pick up too many large pieces of debris to be useful. Your second 2 ft × 2 ft (61 cm × 61 cm) section should overlap the first by several inches/centimeters. Spray it liberally with lubricant, and add a bit of lubricant to the clean section of your clay disc. Then, as before, rub the clay very gently over the new section in either an up-and-down or side-to-side motion.  Check your clay disc regularly for built-up debris, and fold it over to create a clean surface as needed. When the clay stops picking up contaminants, wipe the excess lubricant off the car with a clean microfiber cloth. Keep overlapping each new section over the previous one by several inches/centimeters, and keep checking your clay disc regularly for excess contaminant buildup. If you can no longer create a clean clay surface, grab a new clay bar to finish the job. You can also “clay” plastic and chrome areas, as well as the windows—basically everything but the tires! Follow the instructions on the packaging of the clay bar and the wax or sealant. Waxing or sealing protects the paint from corrosion that can form in the tiny holes that had been previously filled with contaminants before “claying.” If you also want to polish the car’s finish, do this after you “clay” and before waxing or sealing. If you're using a fine grade clay bar, you can clean your car with it as often as monthly. Limit "claying" with medium grade bars to 1-2 times per year, though, in order to...


Fold the cloth in half. Create folds in the cloth. Use the sheet instead.

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Make sure that you are folding it lengthwise. Fold the cloth just short of the halfway mark if you want the toga to drape longer across your body.  Take one end of the toga, and drape it across your left shoulder. You will want to adjust the cloth so that its bottom lands above your left ankle. Hold the toga in place with the left arm and body. Wrap the cloth around your back. Stop when it reaches across the back to the right side of your body. When wrapping the cloth around your back, wrap about three feet of the fabric about 1.5 times around your waist. Take the rest of the cloth's width in hand, and create folds or ripples in it. Some describe this as an accordion-like texture.  Wrap the cloth the rest of the way around your body, under your right arm and then across the body's front. Drape the remaining part over your left shoulder. This is the most important look of the toga: It must be draped over one shoulder, usually the left. Alternatively, bring both of the fabric ends up to one shoulder, and tie them. Then take the extra materials from the knot area, and fold it down under the rest of the fabric. Folding a bedsheet into a toga is very similar, with the exception that the sheet is likely to be rectangular in shape instead of a semi-circle.  Take a corner of the sheet in hand. Hold it in front of the top of your left shoulder. Drape it across the chest. Tuck it under your right arm. Wrap it around the back. Tuck it under the left arm and in front of your chest. Take the second corner. Bring it across your chest under your arm and around your back. Bring the corner up over your back. The toga should be about knee length. All you will need is bed sheet, some safety pins, and a decorative pin.


Fold the diaper up and over until the diaper's top center is at the child’s waistline. Flare out and position both sides of the back portion of the diaper a little (if this diaper is not a folded/elasticated one). Secure the diaper in place with diaper-pins or Velcro.

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Hold the diaper firmly as you move it around and place it properly. Lay the dry diaper temporarily on the child’s waist so that you can obtain the new pins or get ready to fix the new diaper up again. The amount of diaper you flare back out at the bottom will depend on the child’s weight and width of their waistline. Only flare out and work with one side of the child's diaper at a time. You can repeat this for the other side later. Grab any two pins that aren't in use yet and secure the diaper, reversing the pin's removal from the preparatory steps above. Insert the pin into the diaper and close the pin. Do not push each pin through all the layers of the inner diaper, so you don't risk sticking yourself and your baby. Be sure to insert the end of the pins  away  from the child’s navel/belly button. Snap the diaper pins closed from both sides. Diaper pins are created with an open section in the pin-head. Push the pin around and into the head of the pin’s opening, and push inwards so the pin-head is covering this end of the pin.


Fold the fabric with the gum facing outward. Place the clothing in the plastic bag. Seal the bag and place it in the freezer for several hours. Remove the clothing from the freezer once the gum is hard. Scrape or peel the gum off of the clothing immediately.

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You will need to fold it small enough to fit into a plastic bag the size of your choice. Avoid spreading the gum to other parts of the clothing. Seal the bag shut but make sure that the gum does not stick to the plastic bag. The gum should freeze entirely and become hard, making it easier to remove. Take the clothing out of the bag. Don't allow the gum to warm back up at all if possible. You can use any sort of blade such as a butter knife or paint scraper to remove the gum. If it does not come off, place it back in the freezer.


Fold the leggings in half so that the legs are aligned.

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Place the leggings on a hard surface, such as a table, countertop, or hard floor, and fold the leggings so that the legs are stacked. Smooth out the fabric with your hands to make sure that there are no lumps or bumps anywhere in the leggings.


Fold the long side of a bed sheet in half.

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Find a full, queen or king-sized flat sheet and fold it in half. If you want a longer toga, fold the sheet only a quarter.


Fold the lower right corner toward the opposite edge of the paper.

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This fold should form a triangle. The left side of the triangle should run parallel to the width of the horizontal paper. The top edge of the triangle should run perpendicular to the left side of the triangle.


Fold the piece of paper in half. Cut out a rectangle. Make the initial cut. Flip the paper. Alternate cuts till the end. Unfold the paper.

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Make sure you're folding so the page is wider rather than longer (hamburger fold). On the edge where you made the fold cut a long and skinny rectangle.  Leave about an inch on the page. Start on the inch stub from the previous cutout on the left side.  Cut upwards towards the edge that hasn't been cut.  Stop once you're about an inch away from the edge. Now flip the paper over and start your incision from the edge that is loose. Repeat whatever the width of the initial strip was for this strip. Do the same method as before. Stop about an inch from the edge of the page. Continue flipping the page after each cut until you've reached the other side of the paper. Carefully unfold your paper and you should have a flimsy ring that you can fit your body through.  If you had any strips that were too thin, it could turn out extra flimsy.  Practice a few times before trying to impress anyone.


Fold the ribbon into place.

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Place the raw edge of the ribbon down and squish the ribbon. The wire in the ribbon keeps the ribbon in place so fuss all you want until you get the look you like. Once you’re happy, lift up the petals and dab some glue at your desired points to set your look.


Fold the side mirrors in. Roll down the window. Remove the black safety strap on the door. Unplug the wiring pigtail. Locate the two bolts holding the door on the vehicle.

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The side mirrors on your Jeep are attached to the door and are designed to be folded in flat.  Press the mirror in toward the door and adjust it so the mirror itself rests flat against the door.  Folding the mirrors in will prevent them from being damaged when you store the doors. To fold the mirrors, simply press them in toward the door. You will need to be able to pull the door up and off of the vehicle, and being able to reach through the open window will make that much easier.  Storing the door with the window inside the body will also protect it from being broken  by accident.  Turn the window crank counter-clockwise to lower the window. It is possible to remove the doors if your windows won't go down. There is a black safety strap connected to each door designed to prevent the door from opening too far. To disconnect the strap, simply unhook it from the body of Jeep.  The other end will stay connected to the door itself. The safety strap usually keeps the door from opening up into the body of the Jeep. If your Jeep came equipped with power windows and door locks, there will be a group of wires bunched in black cloth going from the door to where they connect beneath the dashboard.  Press the release on the plastic wire pigtail and pull it backward to disconnect the wiring.  If your Jeep does not have power windows or door locks, you can skip this step. Be careful not to break the plastic clip that holds the wiring pigtail in place. On the outside of the vehicle, there are two bolts that hold each door in place.  Close the door without latching it so you can adjust how open you keep the door to best access the nuts holding the bolts in place.  The bolts can be found where the door meets the body of the vehicle. The bolts themselves serve as a part of the door hinge.


Fold the top towel down to expose their chest and neck. Focus on the Shoulder Well. Massage their clavicle. Stimulate their nipples. Move to a position behind your partner's head. Make long, smooth strokes from their waist up to their shoulders. Massage around their shoulders and up to the back of their neck. Run your hands up their neck lightly and cup their head in your hands. Rub their temples and their forehead. Finish the massage.

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Slide your hands over their upper-chest area. Rubs massage oil between your hands. This is an acupressure point in the middle of the tendons on either side of the base of their neck. It’s a center for tension that feels good when massaged. However, only work on it for a minute as massaging it any longer could lead to a headache. This is the indentation below their collarbone, as this is an erogenous zone. Press the clavicle gently with your thumb and forefinger. Move to the center of their breastbone, right over their heart. Feel for the dimple in the bone. This acupressure point is called the Sea of Tranquility, which is an intense relaxation trigger. Press it with your fingers and feel tension ease from your partner’s chest. Pour some oil on their chest and use a connecting stroke, or a long, fluid flat handed rub, to move from over their nipples. Pinch the nub lightly and roll the flesh between your thumb and index finger. Do not rub or twist their nipples too hard as this is a sensitive area. Have them lay down on their back and place a pillow under their head. Check in to make sure they are feeling good and are ready for the last part of the massage session: a massage of the neck and head. As you come back to their shoulders, gently use the backs of your hands to continue stroking your partner’s neck and under their chin. Make small pressure circles, using the pads of your thumbs, either side of the spine to the base of the skull.  Never touch the spine itself: it's uncomfortable and can cause injury. Do not wrap your hands around the front of your partner’s neck, as this could be uncomfortable. Avoid putting any pressure on the indentation behind their eyes, just above their jawline. This area, if pressed on, can cause facial paralysis so steer clear of it. Where their neck meets their skull, you will find little hollows in the bone. There hollows are acupressure points and little known erogenous zones. Put your fingers on the hollows and gradually increase pressure, but do not press too hard. Take the...


Fold the two ingredients together. Freeze the ice cream. Combine in an ice cream machine instead. Finished.

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Scoop the soft ice cream into a large container, then drop a handful of cookie dough on top. Repeat with alternate scoops, eyeballing the amount of cookie dough you'd like. Once you've scooped all the ice cream, fold the to ingredients together to distribute the cookie dough evenly.  Optionally, stir in some extra chocolate chips. Save any cookie dough you don't use to sprinkle over the ice cream. Once the two ingredients are mixed together, transfer to a freezer-safe container. To break up ice crystals as they form, set alarms to check on the ice cream frequently, as follows:  After 45 minutes, stir with an electric mixer or rubber spatula, breaking up all frozen chunks and forming a smooth mixture. Check on the ice cream every 30–60 minutes, and stir again whenever ice crystals form. After 2 or 3 hours the ice cream should start setting evenly. Leave it alone at this point and let it freeze to ice cream consistency. If you used whole milk instead of evaporated milk, you may need to churn the ice cream more frequently. If you're using an ice cream machine, freeze and churn the custard base as usual, with the cookie dough set aside. About five minutes before the ice cream is ready, drop the pieces of cookie dough into the ice cream machine. Let the machine complete the process as usual. You may not need to use all the cookie dough. Add according to preference, then keep the rest around for cookie dough lovers to nibble.