Article in English: Every time you start being lazy, stand back and do a little assessment of what's been really happening. Laziness is generally a symptom and not the problem itself. What's the cause of your lack of motivation? Are you tired, overwhelmed, afraid, hurting, or just plain uninspired and stuck? Most likely, the sticking issue is smaller than you think, and you can get past it more easily than you realize.. Whatever it is that is holding you back, do your best to unearth it. In most cases, it'll be one single specific problem or detail. Finding the cause is the only way you can actually address it. Address it like you want it to happen. Once you address it, you can deal with it effectively. Now that you're thinking about the cause of your laziness, start focusing on it. It may not be the quick fix you were looking for, but it'll be permanent. Consider the following:  If you're tired, start devoting some time to relaxing. Everyone needs down time. If your schedule doesn't allow for it, you may have to make some sacrifices. But your output will be all the better for it. If you're overwhelmed, take a step back. How can you simplify what's on your plate? Can you parse it into sections and make it smaller? Can you make a list of priorities and tackle them one at a time? If you're afraid, what are you afraid of? Obviously this is something you wish you were doing. Are you afraid of reaching your potential? Of finally hitting your goals and being unhappy? How can you see that your fear is irrational? If you're hurting, maybe the only answer is time. Grief, sadness, all those negative emotions won't go away at will. Our wounds need time to heal. Putting less pressure on yourself to stop hurting may be the catalyst for change you seek. If you're uninspired, what can you change about your routine? Can you put yourself in a different environment or is a mental demon you have to conquer? How can you vamp up everyday life? Think in terms of your senses. Music, food, sights, sounds, etc. Having clutter around us -- even when it's...

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Определите, в чем заключается проблема. Сосредоточьтесь на настоящей проблеме. Наведите порядок! Следите за собственными мыслями. Действуйте осознанно. Подумайте о преимуществах.


Article in English: Every time you step onto the field, whether it be the office or the playing field, you need to go in expecting that you're going to walk out having done your best and proven your worth as a champion. Visualize yourself winning and doing what will be necessary to be the best and believe that it will happen.  Eliminate mental distractions when you're competing. When you're on the field, it's not the time to worry about your partner at home, whether or not you're going to be able to score concert tickets this weekend, or where you're going to party after the game. Focus on what needs to happen to win. To help with your confidence, you have to train effectively. When you're about to compete, it isn't the time to be wondering if you could have worked your reps in the gym better, or if you could have watched more tape of the opposing team. Train hard and you'll know that you're at your best. When you compete, you need to compete like a champion, which means saving absolutely nothing of yourself in the tank. All your energy, all your heart, all your soul, all your competitive fire needs to explode from you during the course of the contest. You can't be left wondering if you could have chased down that shot along the baseline a little faster, or if you could have been a little more energetic in your presentation. A champion shouldn't have to wonder. All athletes and champions of the mind have to confront exhaustion at some point. Losers pack it in, close up the shop, and cash out. Champions dig deep and find a little bit more where it seems like there shouldn't be any. Work hard in your training regimen and you'll have enough endurance and stamina to see the competition through. When the whistle blows and the game is over, an athlete can reveal the grace and humility of a champion, or the childish behavior of a loser, regardless of the outcome.  If you win, treat it like business as usual. It's ok to celebrate, but you should act as if you've been there before. It shouldn't be a big surprise if you expected to win in...

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Рассчитывайте на победу. Оставляйте все на поле. Побеждайте и проигрывайте с достоинством. Отдавайте должное, где это необходимо. Возьмите на себя ответственность за успех и неудачу.


Article in English: Every time you talk of a character being "sad" or "happy," or even "miserable" or "ecstatic," cut it. Chop it right out; you don't need it. It's not driving your story ahead or giving it any momentum. These things can and should be made clear in other ways. Unless it's in dialogue, it needs to be scrapped. In other words, another character could ask, "Why are you so sad?" but the character at hand would never explore their world confined by the titles given to emotions. After all, "sad" or "miserable" are just words. If we called them "gobbledegook," it'd mean the same thing. These terms have no resonance emotionally. Even "she glanced over and grinned," is a good start for your first draft. Anything that moves away from, "she was happy" is a step in the right direction. This will evolve and grow over the course of your writing; right now, you just need something to hold it together. This is just laying the foundation of your story. Its purpose is just to be cohesive and hold the story together. You'll change everything later once you have the story pieced together. Why did she glance over and grin? What was she thinking to herself? Was she thinking that the boy in the corner was kind of cute? Did he remind her of anyone? What was the motivation for the emotion? Explore the techniques discussed above. Painting an image through dialogue, subtext, body language, and the senses will create a 360-degree picture for your audience to feel fully engrossed in the story. Instead of "she was happy," your audience will actually know how she feels. They won't drive your story forward -- they're too trite to do so.  Few things are less communicative than "I was so happy I could die" or "I felt my world falling apart."  If your character's that happy, have her spontaneously hug someone and then laugh aloud.  If you were that upset, say what happened.  People can understand the emotional impact of any major event; if you describe it, they'll know what it does to the people involved.  Never end a clear, intimate description...

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Пройдитесь по тексту и перепишите места, в которых вы называете чувство. В первой версии текста замените название эмоции простым действием или образом. Во второй версии добавьте больше деталей. Избегайте клише и заезженных фраз. Следите за стилистикой. Когда вы почти подошли к концу, постарайтесь проникнуться теми чувствами, о которых вы пишете.


Article in English: Every time you walk into that practice room, have a purpose in mind. And it shouldn't be "to practice violin," either. It needs to be something specific – a goal you can work toward. Whether it's fixing a problem spot, polishing a piece, or starting on a new one, have that lined out at the start. And then at the end you'll know if you accomplished it or not. You'll note that with every session, your purpose likely changes. One by one, each little goal will get crossed off, until you're working on more and more skilled issues. This will give you a sense of progress and accomplishment, too, aiding in your motivation to keep going. When we're in the heat of the moment, whether it's violin or otherwise, our brains are so focused on getting the job done that we often don't realize what we're doing wrong. Our foot went too far to the right on the dismount, we sang a note a third too high, or we didn't notice the music in front of us indicated a full rest, and not a half. But if you record yourself, you'll be able to look back and hear where you went wrong, even if you didn't notice it in the first place. If you keep flubbing up on a fast passage, break it down. Play the series of notes, only repeat each note three or four times before moving on (d-d-d-d-e-e-e-e-a-a-a-a), sort of like a bowed tremolo. As you get used to it, you'll have the pattern down and can take out the extra notes. Imagine handing a computer a piece of music and having it play it. Technically, it'd be correct, but it wouldn't be good. Your musicality is your ability to interpret and play the piece with feeling. If your notes are lacking something, this very well could be it. To get started finding this, experiment with different phrasings and variations in tone, style, and intensity. And once it's memorized, you'll be even freer to explore. Once it's ingrained, you'll be able to make it your own.

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Определите цель занятия. Сделайте запись своей игры. Думайте над своей музыкальностью.


Article in English: Every time you write a new post, tweet about it. If you post new pictures, put a few on Facebook with a link to your site. If your company is looking for new employees, write a short article and post it on LinkedIn. Social media is how most people find things on the the internet these days, so you need to be active.  Post to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at least once a day.  Use sub-Reddits, which are topic specific forums, to dial into the right markets. There are thousands, so even your page on "Tractor Maintenance" will find traction on the sub-Reddit /r/tractors. Learn how to use hashtags and links to be effective on social media. Your headlines need to attract readers from across the internet. Luckily, there are some trends that have proven to be extra-clickable. As you promote your page, use words like this for extra success:  Top Ten Lists "....Before you die." Modifiers like "awesome," "cool," "unbelievable," etc. "You'll never believe..." Get yourself swept up in rising trends by staying topical. It does not have to be much -- a small post commenting on a recent movie, a picture celebrating a winning sports team, or a tweet about the most recent scandal will tap into Getting a viewer on your site is tough. But getting them to stay is even tougher. You want to make sure there are a few other links they might click on. Try linking words in your page to other parts of you website, or place a "Suggested Reading" section on the side of the page so that people want to keep exploring your site. This promotes return readers, which will boost traffic. Paid methods include Facebook and Google advertisements. You pay a company to show your website on relevant pages, where you become one of the top links. Think of the small, yellow links on the top of every Google search — those are paid ads. Paying for ads can be a great way to get started. The more people go to you website, the easier it will be to get other viewers. This means, however, that the first few months are the hardest. Be patient and keep...

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Подключите сайт к социальным сетям. Пишите броские, заманчивые заголовки. Следите за текущими событиями. Следите за тем, чтобы на странице было достаточно контента, чтобы удержать пользователя. Платите за рекламу. Помните о том, что все будет проще, когда вы привлечете посетителей.


Article in English: Every type of piece moves differently. Here are the names of every piece and how they move (with one or two exceptions, that we'll cover in a bit):   The pawn: The most basic piece in the game (you have 8 of them).  On its initial move, it can move forward one or two vacant spaces, but it is only allowed to move forward by one vacant space afterwards.  Pawns cannot move forward if they are blocked by an enemy piece but can capture those that are situated one space diagonally in front.  The pawn is the only piece that cannot move backwards and is also the only piece that captures in a way that is different from how it normally moves.  The rook: It looks like a castle tower. It can move horizontally or vertically as many spaces as are available.  It can capture enemy pieces in its path.  The knight: It's represented by a horse and is the most complicated unit.  It moves in an 'L' shapes that consist of two spaces horizontally then one space vertically, or one space horizontally then two spaces vertically.  The knight is the only piece that can jump other pieces (both friend and enemy).  However, he only captures an enemy piece if it is in the space where he settles.  The bishop:  It can only move diagonally, but it can move an unlimited amount of spaces in that direction.  It can capture enemy pieces in its path.  The queen: She is the most powerful piece (usually has a more feminine crown).  She can move either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally by any number of spaces and capture from any of those directions.  The king: He can only move one space each turn in any direction and captures in the same manner.  He is the unit you do not want to lose at all cost but is never actually captured.  It is an illegal move for a player to move his own king into check.  A check that occurs as a result of an opponent's move must be resolved immediately, and checkmate loses the game. Remember the strong points of the pieces.  The king is valuable and must be protected. The queen is the most versatile piece and is the...

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Изучите виды фигур и то, как каждая из них ходит. Узнайте, что такое шах. Поймите основной принцип шахматной игры. Расставьте фигуры. Если вы настроены всерьез, изучите шахматную нотацию.


Article in English: Every vector can be numerically represented in the Cartesian coordinate system with a horizontal (x-axis) and vertical (y-axis) component. It is written as an ordered pair v=<x,y>{\displaystyle v=<x,y>}. For example, the vector above has a horizontal component of 3 and a vertical component of -5, therefore the ordered pair is <3, -5>. When you draw the horizontal and vertical components, you end up with a right triangle. The magnitude of the vector is equal to the hypotenuse of the triangle so you can use the Pythagorean theorem to calculate it. The Pythagorean theorem is A2 + B2 = C2. “A” and “B” are the horizontal and vertical components of the triangle while “C” is the hypotenuse. Since the vector is the hypotenuse you want to solve for “C”.  x2 + y2 = v2  v = √(x2 + y2)) Using the equation above, you can plug in the numbers of the ordered pair of the vector to solve for the magnitude.  For example, v = √((32+(-5)2)) v =√(9 + 25) = √34 = 5.831 Don't worry if your answer is not a whole number. Vector magnitudes can be decimals.

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Определите компоненты вектора. Начертите векторный треугольник. Чтобы вычислить величину вектора, запишите теорему Пифагора. Найдите величину вектора.


Article in English: Every vinyl seat is a bit different from all the others.  The care and maintenance guide provided by the manufacturer when you obtained your vinyl seating will provide special tips and tricks for cleaning that apply to your specific seat or set of seats. For instance, you might find recommendations or proscriptions for certain cleaning products and methods, or advice about how to tackle hard-to-clean areas of your vinyl seating. If your vinyl seat includes removable cushions, take them off before you start cleaning.  Clean them separately from the main “base” of the seat.  This will allow you to better clean the back and underside of the cushions, as well as the “base” upon which they sit. Only clean your vinyl seats with soft sponges, dish cloths, and soft-bristled brushes.  This will ensure your vinyl seats last for many years.  Using steel wool, sharp cleaning tools, or similarly abrasive cleaning implements could cause your vinyl seating to tear. Dip a sponge or cloth into distilled water.  Wipe the seats down gently as needed.  Then, dry them with another cloth or sponge afterwards.  This will get your vinyl seats clean and dry. Distilled water is your safest bet. If cleaning your vinyl seats with water didn’t do the trick, try again using soap and water.  Mix a small amount of mild dish soap with warm water until the mixture is sudsy.  Dip a soft-bristled brush in the water.  Scrub the vinyl seats until clean.  This might best be accomplished outdoors.  If you can take your vinyl seats outside, use a hose to rinse them off.  This will both keep your floors clean and enable you to enjoy the washing and rinsing process in the open air. Alternately, you might want to clean your vinyl seats in your tub, if they fit. If you cannot easily take your vinyl seats outside, rinse them with a damp cloth. Vinyl seats are pretty tough – that’s why they are so widely used in boats, cars, and interior furniture.  But vinyl can still be damaged.  Undiluted bleach, for instance, is too caustic to use on vinyl.  Over...

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Сверьтесь с инструкцией по эксплуатации виниловых сидений. Снимите чехлы. Используйте мягкие предметы для чистки. Промойте виниловые сиденья дистиллированной водой. Промойте сиденья мыльной водой. Не используйте абразивные чистящие средства.


Article in English: Every wine store is different, and you will find that each store offers different selections, different price ranges, and different styles of business.  Stores with organized wine tastings, or those that allow you to buy a glass of wine in order to try it, can lead you in your quest to purchase good wine. Find a store where you feel comfortable going in and asking questions. You want a wine store with a staff that will not only help you understand your wine choices, but also make you feel comfortable coming to them with your questions. Be willing to try more than just specialty shops. Some liquor stores as well as grocery stores carry a wide variety of wines. Look in different places to find different selections. Consider the price of the wine, but do not solely base your decision on this factor. These days, it is not uncommon for wines to be priced based on factors not related to taste.  The business costs of the winery, including start-up costs and investment amounts, can be factored into the price of a wine. Wines from newer vineyards may cost more but may not taste any better. The location of the winery can affect the cost as well. A bottle from a traditional wine region may cost more than a better tasting bottle from a lesser known region.. Some established wineries sell their wines under a different label at a cheaper price. Ignore the idea that bottles of wine with screw caps are not considered to be good wines. An increased number of wine producers are forgoing corks.  Screw caps can prevent corkiness, which is when the natural corks produce a smell similar to wet cardboard. Screw caps also keep bacteria out of wine and allow opened wines to stay fresher longer. Seriously consider a screw cap if you are buying a bottle that will take longer than one night to consume. Some wines get better with age, but many wines are finished aging by the time they are bottled. Look for the freshest wine you can get to ensure you have a good bottle.  Wines labeled or stocked as “fine wines” in your wine store may be...

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Найдите хороший винный магазин. Обратите внимание на цену. Обратите внимание на бутылки с закручивающейся крышкой. Присмотритесь к выдержанным винам. Подберите еду к вину. Вступите в винный клуб. Используйте приложения в смартфоне.


Article in English: Every woman is her own person, with her own qualities, just like you are. Be very careful that you do not get into a frame of mind in which you come to negative conclusions about her. She is not a new car, in which you can pick and choose options as you please. You have to decide if that quirk, personality, or other thing about her is something you can handle, or not--but not try to change her into something you want.  If you decide you can live with whatever quirks she has, stick to that decision. Don’t try to change her. Don’t criticize or nitpick her for her quirks. Accept her as she is.  Her personality doesn't make her a bad person. Even if you decide that something is a deal-breaker, there’s no need to be mean to her about it. In fact, if you can eliminate most of your “expectations” about her, you will probably be happier in your relationship. We often expect unreasonable things from other people that can make us feel anxious and unhappy when we don’t get them.  Now, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have certain expectations or that you let yourself be mistreated. It’s perfectly okay to expect a person to show up when s/he says s/he will (unless something unavoidable happens), to treat you with kindness and respect, and to show compassion and kindness to others. However, if you expect your girl to read your mind about your needs, you will probably be disappointed because no one is a mind-reader. Furthermore, people’s personalities tend to be pretty set. If your girl always seems to be running late and you’ve talked to her about it bothering you but nothing’s changed, chances are this problem may not go away. You can decide that it’s too big for you to deal with, or you can decide to let her be her (late and all), but you can’t expect her to change. Don't get too hung up on getting one particular girl to fall in love with you, and don't try to "force" love on a girl who just isn't feeling it! Desperation is never attractive.  Get to know more girls and give love more opportunities to blossom. Go to...

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Не осуждайте ее. Не ожидайте, что она изменится. Откройтесь возможностям.


Article in English: Every woman’s body is different and the fit of clothing can enhance your shape. Knowing parts of your body you’d like to highlight can help you find the most flattering maxi dress for your shape. Keep in mind you may be petite if you are under 5’4” (162 cm) or plus size if you wear larger than a US size 16 . Research different styles to decide on what you like and might look great on you. Consider the following dress types:  Play up an hourglass figure with a strapless column maxi dress. Highlight your curves with a spaghetti-strap maxi that falls in a column or has a slight A-line Consider a classy capped-sleeve maxi if you are big busted. Play up an athletic physique with a belted maxi that skims your body or makes a long, slim silhouette.  Try waistline-cinching and simple silhouettes to downplay larger busts and diving necklines, open backs, and details like ruching to boost your bust.  Empire waist or shape skimming fabrics for curvier figures and skin-bearing options to elongate smaller bodies. Just as body shape, style, and fabric can affect how you wear a maxi dress, so can the color and print. Choose an optimal color and fabric for your shape to best wear your maxi dress.  Wear simple and small prints or a solid color if you are smaller. Try bolder prints or larger floral prints if you are curvier. Solid colors will also work.  Consider your skin tone when figuring out what colors and prints might work best for you. Ask your friends to let you know what colors best suit you. There is a wide range of maxi dress lengths, from foot skimming to floor skimming. Getting the right length can keep you from tripping or getting caught in your maxi dress.  Aim to have the dress touch the top of your toes.  Make sure the dress hits at least at your ankles.  Give the dress a test run. Walk around in it for a couple of minutes to make sure that you don’t step on it and that it doesn’t trip you. Before you make any trips to buy new maxi dresses, look in your closet to see if you have any that might work or even...

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Знайте особенности своей фигуры. Подумайте о цвете и рисунке. Подберите правильную длину. Покопайтесь в своем шкафу. Купите платья макси.


Article in English: Everybody feels sad or disappointed at some point in his or her life. If you never knew what it felt like to be down, you would have no reference point to understand what it means to be happy. The important thing is to keep a balance in your life between the ups and downs, and not letting the downs spiral out of control. A major reason why people feel inadequate or dissatisfied with their own lives is because they constantly compare their own circumstances with those of people who seem to be better off. What's more, people tend to compare the low points of their own lives with the high points of other peoples' lives, without taking into account that even the most "fortunate" people deal with their own struggles behind closed doors. Rather than comparing your life to people who seem to be better off then you, take a moment to compare your life to people who are suffering from poverty and disease. This will help you notice how fortunate you are, and realize that perhaps a lot of your so-called "woes" are actually quite trivial in the grand scheme of things.

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Помните, что чувствовать себя подавленным - это естественно в определенные моменты нашей жизни. Перестаньте сравнивать свою жизнь с жизнью других людей.


Article in English: Everybody feels shy or insecure from time to time, but if you feel inhibited by your shyness, it is probably because you have been telling yourself you are somehow inadequate. These feelings of inadequacy are reinforced on a daily basis by the negative things you constantly tell yourself. Learn to pay attention to negative thoughts and distinguish the rational thoughts from the irrational ones.  Do you constantly tell yourself you're unattractive? Do you tell yourself you're boring? That you're weird? Irresponsible? Negative thoughts like these are what keep you from feeling confident enough to be a social person. More importantly, they keep you from living a fulfilling life. Until you've addressed your insecurities and told yourself you're a worthy person, you won't be able to truly socialize. Sometimes we get so accustomed to these negative thoughts that we no longer notice them. Start paying to attention to the kinds of thoughts you are having. Once you have learned to recognize when you are having a negative thought, you can slowly train yourself to silence these thoughts so that they no longer inhibit your life. When you catch yourself having a negative thought, try one of the following exercises:  First, acknowledge that the thought is there. Now, close your eyes, and visualize the thought in your mind's eye. Label it as a "negative" thought, and then let it slowly dissolve until it disappears completely. Turn a negative thought into a constructive one. Let's say you're overweight, for example. Instead of constantly telling yourself "I'm fat," tell yourself "I'd like to lose weight and get healthy so that I'll have more energy and feel more attractive." This way, you can turn a negative thought into a positive goal for the future. For every negative thought, think of three positive thoughts. Being a positive person will also make it much easier for you to socialize and make friends. Nobody wants to be friends with a Negative Nancy. Unfortunately, we spend so much time trying to improve ourselves that we...

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Неуверенность в себе. Избавляйтесь от негативных мыслей. Составьте список ваших положительных качеств. Перестаньте сравнивать себя с другими. Помните, что вы не центр вселенной. Преодолейте страх получить отказ.


Article in English: Everybody has a skill or interest that they excel in and genuinely enjoy. If you don't think you have a talent, you probably just haven't found it yet. It's often necessary to be persistent and try many things before you find one that suits you.  Similar types of people may also be attracted to the same activities. For example, adrenaline junkies may not be drawn to the quiet, slow pace of a knitting club, but someone who enjoys other quiet activities might be. Determining who you enjoy being around may help you figure out what you'll enjoy. Be patient. Change does not come all at once. It requires practice and time. It can be difficult to break out of old routines and meet new people or try new activities, especially if you're busy (and who isn't?). Persistence is the key. Enroll in a class you're interested in, or pick up a new instrument or sport. Not only will you learn something new, you'll meet others who are interested in learning too. Trying to learn something new can also be a safe and productive way to push yourself out of your comfort zone. No matter how much money you make, you will not be happy if you spend your entire life doing something you hate. While not all of us are lucky enough to make a career out of our favorite hobby, it's important to at least devote some of your time to things that make you happy.  Doing things that are meaningful to you will help you feel more happy and fulfilled. Creative pursuits, such as art or music, can help you express your feelings and thoughts in productive, healthy ways.  It's a common myth that the people who succeed most in life are the most single-minded. They don't let anything get in the way of their one goal, including taking time for themselves. Unfortunately, that can be a very unhealthy way of living. Try not to allow yourself to focus so much on one aspect of your life that you forget to nurture the other ones.  If you're chronically unhappy at your job, consider why. It's possible that some changes could change how you feel about it. If the...

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Исследуйте ваши таланты. Делайте то, что любите. Экспериментируйте.


Article in English: Everybody has their own signature style, even if they don't know it. You have a favorite pair of jeans, a favorite cut of dress, a favorite style of shoe, etc. Figure out what your wardrobe essentials are and embrace them.  When you create a capsule type of wardrobe, you'll be able to put together polished outfits instantly, and know that you'll look great.  Get rid of clothing that you don't wear and clothing that isn't figure flattering. Filling your closet with fewer pieces that look great is much better than tons of pieces that don't look that good. Your edited wardrobe might include pieces that can easily go together, such as a couple pairs of skinny jeans, a nice pair of black slacks, a blazer, a few blouses, and your favorite flats in a few different colors. Adding a nice blazer, sweater, or jacket can improve any outfit, so invest in these pieces. You'll be able to pair them with the majority of the clothes in your wardrobe. Get a nice pair of denim jeans as well, as high quality denim always looks great. Women should always invest in a little black dress, and men should always invest in a nice fitting suit. These can be re-worn over and over again, so invest in something nice. Accessories can make or break any outfit. Overdoing the accessories can cheapen your look, and wearing too few accessories can cause you to look lack-luster. Picking out a few staple accessories – including jewelry, handbags, and shoes – will help you polish up any outfit.  A pair of diamond (or rhinestone) studs can dazzle up any outfit, and a pair of gold and silver hoops can go with nearly any outfit. Add these earrings to your staple accessories and add them to an outfit whenever you're in doubt. Adding belts, necklaces, and bracelets to outfit can polish up a look when done right. Stick to simple accessories as opposed to gaudy ones. Invest in a pair of go-to flats and go-to pumps (or a go-to pair of sneakers and dress shoes for men). These shoes should be versatile and comfortable so that you can pair them with almost...

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Продумайте свой базовый гардероб. Чтобы повысить уровень своего гардероба, не пожалейте денег на несколько ключевых вещей. Правильно подходите к выбору обуви и аксессуаров. Обратите внимание на сочетания цветов.


Article in English: Everybody is attracted to people who can do cool things. Now, you probably already have a talent or the potential for a talent that you don't know about. You need to find that talent and feed it. Even if it isn't a classically attractive talent like playing an instrument, nurturing your talent and spending time with people who do the same thing will give you the opportunity to meet girls who enjoy the same things you do. You can always learn a new talent too. Drawing is a good one, since it is a skill that can be learned, rather than something that really requires innate talent. Don't be the guy who sits at home all weekend, eating Funyuns and playing COD. There's nothing wrong with being introverted, but you still need to spend your time doing exciting things. If you're introverted, start writing a book or teaching yourself an art. If you're more comfortable talking to people and getting outside, go do those things. Join a club, go hiking, volunteer, whatever. Just make your life about something. You want to have something to talk to women about, don't you? If you're going to insist on playing COD, you better plan on becoming a championship winning competitive player because that's basically what it's going to take. While you're probably not walking around, if you have a bad attitude and you treat other people poorly, you are going to have a hard time attracting women. Even if you're nice to women you want to date but a total jerk to everyone else, women will notice. Be nice, legitimately nice, and respectful towards everyone and women will be reasonably assured that they can always expect the same. Be stable by having a good job, doing the things you say that you will, and generally being responsible. Don't think that women want you to have an awesome job so that they'll be taken care of; they just want to know that you won't be a dead weight! Just like you might not want to have to support a woman who does nothing, women don't want a guy who sits around all day eating Cheetos. If you show her that you can...

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Откройте в себе таланты. Будьте интересны. Будьте добры и относитесь ко всем с уважением. Будьте стабильны. Будьте рыцарем в сияющих доспехах. Не будьте мерзавцем.


Article in English: Everybody likes to hear positive things about themselves. Make this girl feel good about herself by giving her compliments. Compliment her on her sense of humor, her hairstyle, how well she does her job, and so on.  Some people start to feel uncomfortable with too many compliments. Keep your compliments light yet meaningful, and don't go overboard. Personalize the phone call by using the girl's name periodically throughout your conversation. Don't say her name at the start of every sentence, but throw it in casually every now and then so she feels special. It can be difficult to convey that you are listening to someone, since you can't rely on eye contact and body language. But you can do other things to show that you're listening to what the girl is saying. Try agreeing with or reacting to her statements, such as, “Really?” or “Oh no!” If you pay attention to what she says, she'll feel encouraged to keep talking. Keep the conversation going by focusing only on her. Don't check your email or surf the internet while you're talking to her. She can tell when you're distracted and will feel like you're not interested in giving her your full attention.

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Скажите ей комплимент. Постарайтесь почаще упоминать ее имя. Слушайте, что она говорит. Старайтесь не отвлекаться во время разговора.


Article in English: Everybody plays multiple roles in their life based on their personal relationships, work responsibilities, and social interactions. Once you have listed your roles, write down what each one means to you. Some examples of roles include:  Parent Friend Team leader Emotional support Mentor/Mentee Confidante Creator Problem solver VITALS is an acronym that stands for values, interests, temperament, activities, life goals, and strengths. In a notebook or word processor, try to define each of these categories for yourself.  Values: What is important to you? What characteristics do you prize in yourself and others? What motivates you to complete something? Interests: What types of things are you curious about? What do you do like to do in your free time? What fascinates you? Temperament: Come up with ten words that describe your personality. Activities: How do you spend your day? What are the most and least enjoyable parts of your day? Do you have any daily rituals? Life goals: What have been the most important events of your life? Why? Where do you see yourself in five years? What about in ten years? Strengths: What are your abilities, skills, and talents? What are you really good at? While personality tests are not scientific, they do ask questions that force you to consider different aspects of your character. There are many reputable tests that you can take online. These include:  Meyers-Brigg Type Indicator Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment Big 5 Personality Assessment While you should not define yourself by what other people say, asking others for their opinion can help you understand things about yourself that you may not have realized.  Start by asking loved ones how they would define your personality or characteristics. If you’re comfortable, ask your boss, mentor, or acquaintances about how they see your personality. If you disagree with anyone’s observations, that’s OK! These comments don’t define you, and you might find more acceptance from other...

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Определите роли, которые вы играете. Выпишите свои главные показатели в жизни. Пройдите в интернете тест на оценку личности. Обратитесь за комментариями к другим людям. Оцените свое удовлетворение результатами.


Article in English: Everybody seems to value their own property above the market value. If you want a quick sale, you should be realistic. Look at other properties in the area and get the opinion of a reputable real estate professional. Be prepared to lower your expectations if you genuinely want a quick sale.  The key to selling quickly is positioning. You must identify your competition and then price your home so it's obviously the best value. Some questions that you can ask your real estate agent are:  What other properties will the likely buyer of my property also give serious consideration to? How does my property compare to these properties in terms of price and attractiveness? Where do we need to price my property against the competition to make mine stand out as the best value for money?   Sometimes, a lower-than-expected price on a house can be a good thing. A low price can spark a bidding war, causing the price of the house to go up. A bidding war isn't guaranteed, but it's a lot more likely to happen when the price is lower than it is if the price is higher. Comparables are what other similar houses are being listed for in your neighborhood. If you have a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, look out for other 3 bed, 2 bath homes in your area to get a good idea of how to price for a quick sale. What's your final number actually going to be? There's a little bit of science and strategy involved in figuring the exact price of the listing. Here are two big things you can keep in mind as you arrive at the magic number:  Use charm pricing and "under a century" numbers. Instead of choosing to list your house for $407,000, consider listing it for $399,000 so that it fits just under the psychologically important century mark. You see retail shops and businesses using charm pricing all the time, and for good reason: People favor these numbers because they have the allure of not tipping a certain scale they have in their heads. $399,000 sounds so much more intriguing than $400,000, even though they are functionally the same. On the other...

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Не просите слишком много. Сравнивайте с подобным, перед тем, как установить цену. Будьте щепетильны в выборе определенного числа. Оцените свой дом и разместите свое предложение на рынке недвижимости весной или осенью. Определите, когда вы готовы снизить цену в случае, если не получите предложений.


Article in English: Everybody wants to be with someone who makes them a better person. It makes us feel good about ourselves and reassures us that we can be good people if we try. Make this guy the best version of himself by encouraging him to do the things he loves and giving him the space to do those things. However, don't push too hard. If he tells you dot back off, listen.  Remember: don't be condescending, push unwanted advice and help, or try to change him into what you want him to be. Helping him to be his best self is about helping him make the changes that he wants in his life, not turning him into what you want him to be. Don't criticize him harshly when he does something bad or wrong. This will make him feel horrible and he will begin to feel bad when he is around you. Instead, if he does something you don't like, lead by example to show him a better way to be. You can certainly tell him when you don't like something he does, but don't be mean or controlling about it and help him find a good way to change.  If his grades are low and he struggles in school, set up a time to spend together studying and tutor him in subjects where you do better than he does. Don't do his work for him, but help him to realize that he can do it on his own and develop good study habits. If he has trouble holding down or finding a job, help him by showing the importance of good work habits or helping him look for a job. Offer to go with him to workshops for writing or building resumes, talk with him about ways that he could learn to enjoy work more, or help him find a job that he would be more interested in going to every day. It is especially important not to criticize him in public or in front of his friends or family. Show him that you excel as a person when you're around him. Show that he makes you a better person. Just as you look to see that he is better when he is with you, he will be looking for the same. Pursue things you love and make him feel included in that part of your life. Ask him for advice on how to better yourself. Be...

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Подчеркивайте его достоинства. Помогайте ему совершенствоваться. Сами станьте лучше. Покажите свою независимость. Поощряйте его самостоятельность. Будьте собой


Article in English: Everyone argues with those they feel close to. The strongest relationships involve partners who argue, but do so with resolution in mind. If you don't argue at all, it's a bad sign. If even the simplest arguments turn into week-long drama-fests, it's also a bad sign.  When couples don't fight, it usually means that one or both people are not being entirely honest. When needs, desires, and difficulties are not voiced, they are not addressed, and the relationship remains weakened. Healthy arguments are free of violence in all its forms: verbal and physical. The fights are fair, and no one tries to manipulate the other party. The two of you should be able to laugh with each other and at each other. There should be room for seriousness in a serious relationship, of course, but you also need to balance that out with a healthy dose of humor. The teasing that goes on between you two should be gentle and playful, though. If one person routinely breaks into tears, you're doing something wrong. If the two of you need constant chatter and excitement to make your relationship work, it could be a sign that your relationship won't work, or it may just mean that your relationship is still too new to predict the future.  Enjoying the mundane means wanting to learn the little details about your partner's past and present life. Enjoying the ordinary also means feeling content to sit in and spend a quiet evening together. It's natural to crave excitement from time to time, but you need to be able to enjoy your partner's presence during the dull times, as well. The two of you should connect in little ways and big ways. Look for shared interests and similar quirks. Also ask yourself if the two of you share similar priorities and goals.  If the two of you have different goals, your lives will naturally move in different directions. For example, if you want to settle down, marry, and have children, but your partner wants to explore the world and has no interest in raising kids, the things you want out of life may simply be too...

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Решайте конфликты, но откажитесь от драмы. Смейтесь. Наслаждайтесь простыми земными вещами. Устанавливайте связь. Уважайте сами и пусть уважают вас. Говорите о будущем. Делитесь всем. Ищите искры. Расценивайте «мы» как более важное понятие, чем «я». Проживайте отношения больше, чем вы о них говорите.


Article in English: Everyone changes a little when they get into a new relationship. You start watching football because your boyfriend is into it, or you watch drama movies because that’s all your girlfriend wants to watch. If you feel like everything about you is changing, there might be a problem.  Ask yourself if you’re compromising your values, opinions, or clothing preferences for your partner. Remember who you were before the relationship, and consider how that differs from your current state. Not everyone is going to like your significant other as much as you do, but if multiple people close to you raise concerns, it might be time to listen. A relationship should be mutual in all aspects, so the big decisions should be made by both people.  If you are constantly going where he wants to on dates or visiting his family and friends, you need to think about why. If your girlfriend never wants to go to parties, go out for dates, or always makes you stay in, you need to consider if this is the kind of relationship you want. However, make sure to account for the possibility that your girlfriend is dealing with something that makes it hard for her to go out, such as unresolved anxiety issues. Your significant other should not control every aspect of your life. In a relationship you will want to be around your partner; however, you should still be an individual.  If your significant other starts to restrict who you hang out with or how much you see your family, consider this a warning sign. If you and your girlfriend are too dependent on each other for everything, then you may be in a codependent relationship. This is when 1 or both partners base their self-esteem on the other person, and it creates an unhealthy dynamic.  Telling you what type of clothes to wear, restricting the music you listen to, or deciding who you are allowed to be friends with are examples of controlling behavior. Mutual trust is an important component of a relationship. Without it, relationships easily turn bad.  Constant questions are an indication of a...

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Будьте честны перед собой. Прислушайтесь к обеспокоенности со стороны друзей и семьи. Принимайте решения для себя. Будьте внимательны к проявлению контролирующего поведения. Оцените уровень доверия в отношениях. Обратите внимание, насколько критично относится к вам партнер.


Article in English: Everyone engages in negative self-talk at some point or another. While some people may find it motivating, studies show that it actually contributes to stress, depression, and poor coping skills. Learning how to identify negative self-talk can help you catch yourself when you're thinking poorly of yourself, which can make it easier to then consciously engage in a more positive way of thinking. Some common forms of negative self-talk include:  Filtering - this behavioral problem involves ignoring or "filtering out" all the positive aspects of your life or a given situation, and instead focusing on only the negative aspects. An example might be overlooking everything you accomplished at work and instead focusing on the one problem you were unable to successfully resolve. Personalizing - this entails blaming yourself for everything that happens. It can also involve interpreting any situational criticism as something that you are or should be blamed for. An example of this might involve hearing that your friends can't make it to a party and assuming that they canceled their plans to avoid seeing you. Catastrophizing - this means automatically preparing for or expecting the worst possible scenario. An example of this might be assuming that the rest of your day will go wrong because of one minor setback early in your day. Polarizing - this involves seeing things, people, and situations as always good or always bad. An example might be assuming that because you had an off day at work, you are automatically a bad employee. . Thinking positively does not mean that you ignore the bad or unpleasant things in life. It simply means that you approach every situation in life, both good and bad, with a positive outlook and a productive mindset. You can work on engaging in positive thinking in little ways every day. To start thinking more positively, try to:  identify the things you think negatively about, and recognize why evaluate your thoughts and feelings throughout the day seek humor in everyday situations and allow...

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Ограничивайте негативный внутренний диалог. Старайтесь мыслить позитивно. Практикуйте осознанность. Придерживайтесь здорового питания. Управляйте стрессовыми ситуациями. Ведите здоровый образ жизни.


Article in English: Everyone feels nervous when they are around a crush, and that is okay! It is actually very common. Some people become skilled at acting confident, but inside, they are really nervous. Even if your crush is acting very cool and confident, he/she very well may be just as nervous about spending time with you as you are. Every person is unique and is attracted to different things. While there are many people who are attracted to confident, outgoing individuals, there are also many people who find shy, nervous qualities attractive. Admitting that you feel nervous is perfectly fine, because it gives your special someone the opportunity to do the same. You might also want to include that you feel nervous for some positive reason, like that your crush looks very beautiful/handsome or that you like him/her. This reassures your crush that you are nervous for a good reason and not because you dislike him/her and do not know how to get out of the situation. In the event that something embarrassing or awkward happens, like stuttering over your words or spilling a drink, ease the tension by making light of it. Crack a joke or be willing to laugh at yourself. If it is your special someone who does or says something awkward, be sure not to laugh at him/her for it. Smile and say something reassuring, such as, “It happens to the best of us” or “I did the exact same thing the other day! It's okay.” It is tempting for a lot of people to treat their crushes like people of huge importance or to put them up on a pedestal. However, taking a step back from that and reminding yourself that your crush is just a normal person will help you to calm down a bit. Be kind, generous, and polite to your special someone, but there is no need to worship the ground on which he/she walks. Treating your crush like a higher being only puts unnecessary pressure on yourself to act in a certain way at all times. This might be easier said than done, but the more you try to force yourself to act a certain way, the more noticeable and fake it seems. Take...

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Напомните себе, что этот человек, скорее всего, тоже волнуется. Подумайте, а вдруг человек посчитает ваше волнение очаровательным? Пошутите в неловкой ситуации. Относитесь к предмету обожания, как к обычному человеку. Ведите себя естественно рядом с предметом обожания.


Article in English: Everyone gets down sometimes, but persistent feelings of hopelessness, despair, loss of interest or anxiety lasting more than two weeks can be indicative of clinical depression.  If the symptoms become severe enough that they are disrupting daily activities or your quality of life, a counselor or health professional might be able to get you feeling more like your old self. Although no one knows what causes bipolar disorder, it seems to run in families and is a mood disorder that can severely affect your life.  Bipolar disorder can be tricky to diagnose and its symptoms vary. But the main signs to look for are dramatic and unpredictable mood swings. A person with bipolar can have bouts of mania where they become excessively happy, a swell in energy and grand, racing thoughts. This mania is often followed by bouts of depression that can bring anxiety, sadness and even suicidal thoughts. Contrary to public opinions on schizophrenia, it rarely comes with multiple personalities and is almost always a non-violent mental illness. If you’re dealing with any of the symptoms of schizophrenia, see your doctor quickly to manage the illness.  Schizophrenia is a serious disease and can cause difficulties in distinguishing between reality and the imaginary. This can mean you are seeing things that aren’t there, paranoia, extreme fixations, and other bizarre behaviors that can rapidly erode one’s ability to live a normal life. We all feel anxiety from time to time but for some people it can be a crippling experience. If you’re having anxiety that affects your ability to function either at work or socially, you may have a generalized disorder.   Anxiety can be marked by excessive worry regularly for at least six months, irritability, sleep problems and other general negative feelings. There are different types of anxiety that can be brought upon by certain situations or triggers. For example, if everyday social situations trigger anxiety you may have social anxiety disorder. Other types of anxiety include panic disorder, a...

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Научитесь узнавать признаки депрессии. Научитесь распознавать признаки биполярного расстройства. Узнайте больше о шизофрении. Решите проблему тревожности. Поймите, можете ли вы пережить травму самостоятельно. Разберитесь в своих отношениях.


Article in English: Everyone grieves in a completely different manner and over a completely unique time period. Don’t focus on how long the grieving period should take based on the length of the relationship or anything else like that. Accept that your friend will need to find his or her own way and in his or her own time. This process is likely to continue testing your patience, but you simply cannot force the situation to click. It’ll click when the person is ready for it to. Grief often feels all-encompassing in a way that may make your friend put off going grocery shopping or keeping up with other errands that we all hate to do even when we’re not getting over a breakup. While you shouldn’t mother your friend completely, offering to pick up some basic necessities or even help with the laundry can mean more to the person than you might think. By offering briefly to take something even so simple and mundane off your friend’s plate, you will help in a way most others won’t even offer. While you should allow the friend to work through the pain and sadness in the short term, don’t feel as though you cannot have fun together in the weeks and months after the breakup. Especially in cases of long-term relationships and cohabitation, being single again can feel a bit to anyone as though they’ve lost part of themselves or their identity. If you and the friend had standing dinner plans on the same night every week or other common friend rituals, resume them as soon as the friend seems ready.  These gestures can reestablish a sense of normalcy that helps the friend move on. Remember that getting over someone isn’t a perfectly linear process. Even after resuming fun routines, your friend will still have good and bad days. Resist the urge to push or cajole to get the process back on track. The friend is still seeking a safe, nonjudgmental place in your friendship.  This may be the perfect time for you to try out a new adventure together. Sign up for a new experience, like a hot balloon ride, or leave town for the weekend. While not...

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Помните, что у каждого человека свой собственный путь, и ваш друг не исключение. Помогайте другу с повседневными делами. Продолжайте развлекаться вместе. Следите за тем, чтобы ваш друг не искал утешения в алкоголе. Подумайте, что поможет вашему другу почувствовать себя лучше. Позвольте другу выражать свой гнев. Попросите друга не спешить с новыми отношениями.


Article in English: Everyone has a "to-do" list, and it is rarely completed. The problem with a to-do list is that it lacks urgency. Instead, a must-do list are the critical things that have to happen in order for you to advance.  Studies show that individuals who are constantly in motion towards their goals are generally more satisfied with life than those who reflect on issues. Keep the list tight and focused. Put down two or three goals that you need to accomplish that day. Keep your list handy. Reference it throughout the day to make sure you're on track to reach your goals. Make sure the goals are obtainable. Lofty goals are good for motivation, but make sure that your must-do list has concrete, obtainable goals for that day. " You will be more successful reaching your goals if you map out when and where you will tackle it. By writing a statement on your must-do list like "I will perform [an action] when I encounter [a situation]," you increase your motivation and help fight procrastination. Keep the end goals in sight, and update them as your life and situation change. Don't dwell on what you haven't accomplished yet. Instead, focus on your journey towards attaining your goals.

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Составьте список под названием «Должен сделать». Придерживайтесь принципа «Когда» и «Где». Постоянно подтверждайте свои желания.


Article in English: Everyone has a different way of organizing their desk and their tools. Yours will depend on the kind of work you do at your desk. Make sure that whatever you do, it keeps the space usable and clear of distractions.  You might want to use different kinds of containers for different items. You might need file folders or a bulletin board to pin things to. You may have lots of tools that need to be hung on hooks. If you mostly use your desk for office work, don't keep your craft supplies there. Choose a different place in your room or office to keep those things.  If you have noticed that a certain item rarely or never gets used, don't keep it at your desk. If there's a tool or resource that you use a lot but have been keeping elsewhere, create a space for it at your desk. If you've been having a hard time staying organized or keeping your desk clean, this could be a sign that you need to create a different organizational method. If you've kept everything in drawers, maybe shelves or hooks would be better for you. If you have a hard time focusing on your computer screen, maybe you need to clear everything else out of sight. Ask other people who work in your field how they organize their desks. They might have valuable insights for you!

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Разложите вещи так, как вам будет удобнее. Под рукой должны быть только самые необходимые инструменты. Пробуйте новое.


Article in English: Everyone has a different way that they like to receive love, whether it’s through touch or receiving gifts. Pay attention to what you or other people do that makes him happiest to determine how he likes to be loved. Then focus on doing more of that so he feels like you truly understand him. For example, if he likes being told that he's special, make sure you say things like, "Thanks for helping me with my homework. You're so smart!" or "I love the way you always know how to cheer me up." If you can give him what no one else can, he will likely develop very strong feelings for you. For example, if he doesn’t have anyone who supports his dream of being a professional athlete, be his biggest cheerleader.  Think about your strengths, too. If you’re a great listener, you can be the person he tells all of his deepest feelings to. For example, if he always mentions how he has trouble talking to his guy friends when he's sad, you can say something like, "I'm always here if you need someone to talk to. I won't judge!" Don’t try to “fix” him. There’s a difference between being there for someone versus trying to change them into who you think they should be. Being open and vulnerable shows him that you trust him and want to be closer to him emotionally. Tell him things about yourself that not many people know and make sure you really listen when it’s his turn to open up.  Start small, then share bigger, deeper things about yourself as the relationship progresses. For example, on the first date, you might confess that you love trashy reality shows. Then on the 10th date, you might tell him about your parents’ divorce. Instead of completely focusing on how to get him to fall for you, think about yourself. How can you be the best version of yourself and be the confident, self-assured girl he wants and deserves? Work on yourself as much as you work on your relationship by pursuing your own interests, spending time with your friends, and learning to love who you are.  Don’t try to be someone you’re not. Instead, improve the...

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Выясните, что в большей степени заставляет этого парня чувствовать себя любимым и значимым? Заполните дыру в его жизни, чтобы он понял, как сильно вы нужны ему. Чтобы стать еще ближе, делитесь друг с другом секретами. Постарайтесь показать, насколько вы классная.


Article in English: Everyone has a particular skin type: normal, dry, sensitive, oil or combination. Knowing your skin type allows you to find the right skincare products and create an effective treatment while minimizing irritation. If you don't know your skin type, you can ask a dermatologist, a make-up artist or an employee at a skincare/make-up store. They can test your skin and give you recommendations on skincare.  Normal: barely visible pores, no sensitivity, good complexion. Dry: small pores, patches of red, less elasticity, dull complexion. Sensitive: you experience redness, itching, burning or dryness when exposed to an irritant. Oily: larger pores, shiny complexion, presence of blackheads, pimples and other blemishes. Combination: normal in some areas, dry or oily in others, especially in the T-zone. Try to be as gentle as possible on the affected area and use warm, not hot, water. Brands such as Dove, Jergens and Dial make mild soaps that are designed to clear skin without further drying or irritating it. You could also use a facial cleanser with salicylic acid, a compound that helps remove and prevent acne. Wash with clean fingers and avoid irritants like buff puffs, loofahs, or cloths. Your hands are a perfectly acceptable way of washing your face. Anything else will probably irritate your skin more than it helps it. Drinking more water helps your body stay healthy and functioning at a high level. And drinking water means you're probably not drinking sugary drinks, such as juices, sodas, and energy drinks. Because, yes, there is growing evidence of a connection between what you eat and how much acne you get. Keeping your body hydrated in turn keeps your skin hydrated. This gives skin that plump, healthy look and feel. once a week. This will help remove dead skin cells, soften skin and smooth out your skin tone. You can buy a scrub or exfoliant. Just remember that more is not always better. Exfoliating more than once a week can dry skin out and actually irritate it. While getting a little bit of sun is healthy, too...

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Определите свой тип кожи. Умывайте лицо два раза в день мягким мылом или моющим средством. Избегайте обезвоживания. Отшелушивайте кожу Используйте солнцезащитный крем. Прыщи возникают по самым различным причинам. Не выдавливайте прыщи и не прикасайтесь к коже лица.


Article in English: Everyone has a slight different style in the way they communicate. Those styles may affect how your ex will understand what you’re saying. If you have a better understanding of your personal way of communicating, you can gain a better understanding of how you may be interpreted. This could help avoid confusion and conflict, but it might also help you alter your style if you know your ex won’t react well to your typical style.  For example, if you are normally someone who comes across as very direct, but you know your ex scares easily, you may want to tone down how direct you are, at least at first.   Affiliative communicators tend to like collaboration.  When they need to make a decision, they obtain multiple opinions from different people before coming to a conclusion.  This means they are very likely to listen to what their partners suggest and take that opinion into consideration when making their decision.  Competitive communicators like power and dominance.  They tend to make decisions on their own without collaboration.  They’re likely to be assertive (but not necessarily aggressive), direct and will sometimes challenge others who may disagree with them.  Direct communicators are exactly that - direct.  They say it like it is, and don’t beat around the bush.  If they want something specific, they’ll tell you.  If they don’t like something you’re doing, you’ll know.  This directness allows this type of communicator to be understood pretty quickly.  There is usually little confusion about what it is that they want.  Sometimes direct communicators may come across as forceful or aggressive.  Indirect communicators have trouble telling others what they think, want, or need.  They may make implications about things that they hope someone will understand by reading between the lines.  There tends to be a lot more confusion and misunderstandings with this type of communication, but it may also seem less aggressive. Listening is a vital part of any communication. Being aware of what your ex is telling you (what...

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Учитывайте свой личный стиль общения. Не забывайте быть активным слушателем. Оставьте пространство для общения. Говорите о своих чувствах, используя слово «Я». Не превращайте разговор в спор. Исследуйте источник своих чувств. Будьте открыты, честны и уважительны.


Article in English: Everyone has an imagination, but not everyone is good at accessing it. One of the easiest ways to have fun by yourself while tapping into your imagination is to sit down at a table with pens, pencils, markers, or crayons and start drawing. Be sure to set out plenty of scrap paper, and don't hold back: just keep drawing and drawing until you hit on something you like. Expand it, add details (and color, if you have colored items), and keep building on it until you're satisfied. You don't have to show your doodles to anyone else if you don't want to. Just recycle them when you're finished, if you don't want to keep them. Playing with dolls, action figures, and other such figurines is a time-honored children's tradition the world over, and for good reason: It's a great way to pass time when there's nothing else to do. If you don't own toys, you can buy some, make some, or use decorative figurines. Assign each of them a name and title, and move them around to act out stories. Give them distinct voices and personality quirks. Try using a crumpled blanket or stacked books to create “scenery” for your characters. Perhaps one figure is a lone U.S. Marshal riding down a box canyon made of books, about to be ambushed by a desperado; maybe it's a witch on a broomstick, about to rescue someone from jumping off a bridge. The possibilities are endless. You're at home alone, so why not? Pick some music, crank the volume, and start shaking to it. You might be surprised how much fun it actually is. Mix things up by putting on music you don't think you could dance to (such as a slow piece of classical music) and try to dance to it anyway. Let your body express the sounds and emotions of the songs. This is a great way to improve your mood and get some exercise, too.  Be sure the front door is locked before you go wild, unless you want someone who lives with you to walk in and see you dancing around crazily. The time it takes them to unlock the door is all the time you need to stop dancing and try to make your face look serious....

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Нарисуйте что-нибудь. Поиграйте с фигурками. Потанцуйте. Играйте в игры на одного игрока. Играйте в видеоигры. Используйте наборы для хобби.


Article in English: Everyone has countless things to be grateful for in life, but in the chaos of day-to-day life, it can be easy to forget to practice gratitude. Increasing your gratitude in every situation and circumstance in life can help you feel better, and may help you find a greater sense of purpose.  Write a letter to someone you appreciate (a parent, a friend, your romantic partner, etc.) and let that person know why you appreciate them. Thank that person for everything they've done for you, and let them know that you value their friendship. Keep a journal of things you're grateful for. You can write about the big things in life, of course, but carry your journal around every day and write about the little things, too. Perhaps a hot latte prepared perfectly at your favorite cafe was what you needed to feel better on a gray, rainy day. Often it's the little things that can have a tremendous impact on your day-to-day life. Take time to dwell on pleasant places and things you encounter. Allow yourself to stop what you're doing and watch the sunset, or slow down your walk through the park to enjoy the colors of the leaves around you. Share good news and joyous occasions with others in your life. Studies have shown that sharing good news with someone you care about can actually increase your joy, and it allows your friend to engage with you in your moment of happiness. It can be hard to hear what other people think of your performance, but learning how to identify and use the constructive feedback that you receive can help you to develop your skills and work towards a happier life.  Keep in mind that criticism can be constructive or non-constructive. For example, if after giving a presentation someone tells you that you made a bunch of mistakes and that it was really boring, then this is not constructive. This statement is mean and it does not offer an opportunity for you to improve your next presentation. However, if a classmate tells you that she really liked your presentation, but sometimes had a hard time following along...

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Выражайте благодарность. Учитесь различать и использовать конструктивную критику. Умейте прощать себя и других. Практикуйте сострадание.


Article in English: Everyone has days when it seems like nothing goes right. Maybe you are dealing with a stressful event in your life, relationship, or work, or maybe you just feel drained from the daily grind. Sometimes it can be very helpful to take a timeout. Take a few moments to yourself to honor your feelings and let go of sad, painful, frustrating, or negative emotions. Some situations —if the negative emotional energy is due to an argument, for instance—make it harder to get up and walk away without being rude. In these situations, always be polite and suggest a time to begin talking again. Look around. See what kind of people influence your thoughts. Whom do you hang out more often? Choose the right friends and accept the right thoughts from them. You can practice belly breathing anywhere. Breathe deeply into your belly and notice how your body responds. Notice places in your body that are tense and feel them relax.  Try closing your eyes and breathing in slowly through your nose. Continue filling your lungs, fully expanding your chest and lower belly. Finally, breathe out slowly and naturally—your mouth or nose is fine. Let go of all your worries with that long exhalation. You can also throw in a small affirmation, such as, “Let go.” On your inhales, say to yourself “let,” and on your exhales, say or think to yourself “go.” Try not to think about or analyze the negative energy you are feeling—simply let it go. Dragon breathing is another type of deep breathing that you may find helpful. Use the same deep breathing technique but picture your negative energy as a cloud of grey smoke that you exhale with every breath. You can also picture yourself inhaling a calming color energy, like a blue mist, with each inhale. You can walk anywhere—around your home, your workplace, or just a quick jaunt around the block. Moving your body can help trigger positive emotional feelings and help elevate your mood in general. Think about your feet consciously hitting the ground as you walk and imagine the negative energy flowing through...

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Сделайте перерыв. Притягивайте позитивных людей. Практикуйте дыхание животом (диафрагмальное дыхание). Пройдитесь. Смейтесь. Расслабьтесь. Выпустите пар. Потанцуйте. Потянитесь. Побалуйте себя чем-нибудь, что приносит вам удовольствие. Поиграйте с домашним животным. Обратитесь к своему хобби.


Article in English: Everyone has different preferences for romantic partners. You should think beyond physical attributes about what personalities you enjoy, what you need in a partner, and what you want out of dating. That said, there is no need to be super picky -- just give yourself some guidelines. For example, you might ask:  What kind attributes do I look for in my friends (funny, serious, creative, etc.)? Do I want a serious relationship or to casually meet new men/women? What are the "deal-breakers" that I absolutely do not want in a relationship? Many people want to find a partner who will "solve all of their problems," but unfortunately such a knight-in-shining-armor rarely exists in real life. By having self-confidence, taking care of your body with diet and exercise, and looking presentable you signal to people that you are ready to meet a partner and are capable of having a relationship.  Remember that you are not trying to trick someone into liking you. If the feeling is not mutual than that person is not worth your time.   Keep yourself clean and hygienic. This is one of the most obvious reasons someone would turn down a date with you. Having a solid social life not only helps you find people to date, it gives you a chance to go out into social settings without being alone. A strong group of friends will support you when dates go wrong and help you navigate the world of relationships as you start dating.  Building a social network exposes you to many new people and personalities that can help you find dates. Ask your friends if they know anyone who might be interested in a casual date.  Friends can often make the best romantic partners, when done correctly. Flirting is often viewed as a secret art form, but in reality it is pretty easy. Study after study has shown that eye contact and smiling is the single most effective flirting technique around, so be happy and respectful and connections will follow. Flirting is great way to try "pre-dating." Smile, make eye-contact, and have casual conversations to see if you...

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Определите свои ожидания от потенциального партнера. Проявляйте заботу о себе. Развивайте отношения с друзьями. Учитесь флиртовать.  Зарегистрируйтесь на сайте знакомств Сообщите свой номер телефона. Пригласите человека на свидание. Выберите время и место.


Article in English: Everyone has neighbors who are noisy from time to time, and we are generally able to accommodate for this with little difficultly. However, you may have  something big coming up such as a job interview or a change in work schedule, and are worried that your neighbor's noise may become a problem for you.  If this is the case, it's better to be proactive and let your neighbors know ahead of time that you'll need a bit more quiet than normal. For example, in the days before your important event or schedule change, stop by your neighbor's with a plate of homemade cookies and try the following: “Hey Sam, I've got final exams all next week, and will need extra quiet time. Would you mind rescheduling your band's practice on those days, or maybe even temporarily moving it to a different location? It would help so much.” While talking to your neighbors directly is probably the most mature strategy, and is often the most effective—particularly if you are able to connect with them personally and get them to sympathize with your predicament—there may be times when you'd feel more comfortable writing them.  If you don't know your neighbors at all or if your schedules don't line up to where you ever see them outside of their home (at the mailbox, in the driveway, etc.), then leaving them a very politely worded note in their mailbox or on their door could be an effective way to alert them to the problem. Make sure that your note explains specifically what the problem is: For example, explain that you can hear their television at 11pm when you are trying to get to sleep, and note that it is loud enough that you can hear all of the dialogue on the program. Be sure to offer a proposed solution in your note: For example, suggest that they reduce the volume by a third, or ask that they move the television to the opposite side of the room, away from your shared wall. In case the situation is not resolved, you should keep a dated copy of the note for your records. Keep in mind that just because you can hear your neighbors, this...

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Действуйте сами и старайтесь предотвратить проблемы с шумом. Напишите записку. Подумайте, действительно ли соседи сильно шумят и досаждают вам.


Article in English: Everyone has special skills and talents, no matter what sort of disabilities they may have. The same rings true for the visually impaired. Take some time to think about what you have to offer to other people. Are you a skilled talker? Are you good with money and number-crunching? Do you have a tender artistic side? Just about any skill you have can be effectively monetized and employable in some way. Studies have shown that the best prospects for the blind in the current workforce lie with technological vocations. Because technology like computers and phones can be customized to suit the circumstances of the blind, it's easier for the blind to succeed in these cases as opposed to a job that's largely physical in nature. Take night classes in computer technology or something of a tech-based nature and see if you like it. You may find you have a talent you didn't previously know about. Assistive technology is available for most sorts of work in a modern society. Any kind of desk job should have utilities, like direct speech word processing, to help make things easier for you. Although you may have a disability, there are lots of tools available for most kinds of work that will help pull up the slack.  Writing jobs can be conceivably done by using a speech dictation program.  Larger-than-average monitors and braille display can be added onto someone's workstation if they have difficulties with vision. There is a chance you'll need to attend school to learn skills before you're ready to work. Whether it's going to a post-secondary school for a degree, or learning basic life skills in relation to your disability, getting some help in skill building looks good on anyone in search of employment. Most post-secondary institutions will offer special services to the disabled. You should look into them and advantage of whatever benefits you can.

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Сосредоточьтесь на своих достоинствах. Подчеркните навыки в технологической сфере. Используйте вспомогательные технологии. Поступите в учебное заведение.


Article in English: Everyone has their own ideas of what is pretty and what isn't -- and these ideas even change amongst different countries. When reading this article, you should consider what you think is pretty. If you think that wild, curly hair is pretty, then go for it. Don't be afraid to be yourself and set your own standards.  Remember that true beauty comes from the inside and uniqueness is also beautiful. If you've only believed that beauty was physical before, redefine this idea and contemplate the possibilities. At the same time, try to set realistic expectations. For example, instead of drastically trying to change your figure, skin color, or hair, try to accept the way you look first. Take good care of your hair and skin and focus on the parts you do like about yourself (such as your eyes or your curly hair). Sometimes, people can be their own worst critics. Take a moment and treat yourself like a friend -- would you be as harsh on yourself? What are your best qualities (both inside and out)?  Maybe you value certain features about yourself because they are inherited from a loved one. Accept yourself as you are, and recognize that you are not perfect -- but no one is, it's human. Appreciate your uniqueness, develop the qualities you want that you have control over (such as your personality, intelligence, and health), and trust that your beauty will grow day by day.

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Подумайте о том, что для вас является привлекательным. Поверьте в собственную красоту.


Article in English: Everyone has things that are important in life, but what do you ultimately value above all else? Don't think about physical, tangible things. Instead, focus on what you want in your life that will give your life a sense of meaning and purpose. Some commonly valued elements of a meaningful life include:  faith family friendship/connections with others compassion excellence generosity/service to others Personal growth can give you a tremendous sense of meaning and purpose. One of the best and most-fulfilling ways to accomplish this is by finding a career that challenges you to grow and develop as a person.  Figure out what you're passionate about doing. You might begin this by examining what your values are. Do you value compassion and generosity? Perhaps a career helping other people might be personally fulfilling for you. Push yourself out of your comfort zone. Just because you are getting by at your job, it does not mean that you derive any real satisfaction or fulfillment from it. Try finding ways to pursue your passion through volunteer work, and if you like it, see if there is any way you can transition into doing that work professionally on a full-time basis. Having a fulfilling career will most likely give you a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment than having a lot of money would. You need to be financially secure, of course, but it's more important to live with a sense of purpose than to acquire meaningless wealth. Being spiritual may mean a religious life for some people, but spirituality does not require any organized religion. It's entirely possible to live a spiritual life without ever identifying as religious, though some people find religion itself to be quite fulfilling.  Practice self-reflection every day. Learn to control and take responsibility for your thoughts, words, and actions. Find ways to increase your compassion for others. Work to help others in need, no matter what their circumstances might be. Try to maintain hope and a positive attitude, even during stressful or tragic...

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Определите свои ключевые ценности. Выберите смелый карьерный путь. Развивайте духовный аспект жизни. Развивайте чувство принадлежности к коллективу.


Article in English: Everyone has things that they enjoy doing in their spare time. Express interest in other people’s hobbies by asking about how they got into it or how they got good at something. People enjoy talking about things that they’re good at. You may even end up finding a new hobby for yourself! Be honest about what you’re interested in. If you know that you absolutely hate dancing, don’t lie about wanting to learn a new dance routine. Everyone appreciates listening to music and watching movies. Music is a great way to connect with people through shared tastes. Movies provide a great platform to talk about a lot of different topics. If both of you enjoyed the last Star Wars movie, ask if they’d like to see the next one with you!  When people are talking about music that you’ve never heard before, ask them to show it to you. If you’ve never seen a movie that others seem to enjoy, bring up the idea of watching it together one night. If you enjoy playing cards, bring a deck along and break it out during lunch. If you love playing catch, take a football with you to camp and keep it under your arm. Other people that enjoy the same things you do will notice and ask to join you! Try to bring things that are easy to carry. If it won’t fit in your pockets or backpack, it’s probably too big to take with you.

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Проявляйте интерес к хобби других людей. Говорите о музыке и фильмах, которые вам нравятся. Возьмите в лагерь вещи, которые вам нравятся, чтобы найти людей с подобными интересами.


Article in English: Everyone in the house needs to wash their hands often. You should especially wash your hands after doing a tape test or after coming in contact with your infected child. Wash your hands before you eat or put your hands in your mouth. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly with lots of soap.  Start by wetting your hands. Lather your hands well. Make sure you get the soap between your fingers and around your fingernails. Use a soft brush to scrub under the fingernails — eggs can get lodged under fingernails, especially if the patient has been scratching. After washing, rinse well with warm water. Then dry your hands thoroughly. Keep fingernails short and clipped to prevent irritation and decrease the possibility of spread. When you or your child has pinworms, you should shower after waking up. Pinworms lay eggs at night, so the anal area will have thousands of eggs on it. These eggs can be spread to others, or they can hatch. As soon as you or your child wakes up, remove the contaminated clothing and take a shower. Take a shower instead of a bath. Bathing carries the risk of the eggs getting into the water and then on the body or in the mouth, which can lead to reinfection. Since the pinworms lay eggs on the anus, you need to make sure that the infected person changes her underwear every day. Don’t put the soiled underwear in the hamper with other clothes. Keep the infected person’s underwear separate to reduce the risk of spreading any pinworms or pinworm eggs.  Wash all clothes, bed sheets, and towels in the hottest water available. If you don’t want to wash them every day, keep them in a sealed plastic bag until you wash them. Rinse all the clothes at least twice. Make sure no one reuses towels during this time to help reduce the risk of spreading the eggs. Consider using disposable gloves when handling potentially infected material. Don’t shake any of the contaminated clothing or linens before they have been properly washed. This can cause the eggs to travel and spread, which may lead to reinfection.

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Мойте руки. Принимайте душ по утрам. Следите за чистотой нижнего белья.


Article in English: Everyone is a little shy on the first few days of camp, even the most outgoing people. However, camp will only last for 2 months or so, so it’s important to start making friends as soon as you can so people don’t break up into social groups and leave you hanging. Just smile, be friendly, say hi to new people and ask them where they’re from. You can also ask kids to join you at a certain activity, whether you’re swimming in a lake or heading to an archery class. The sooner you make an effort to make friends, the sooner you’ll be having a great time at camp.  One way to quickly make new friends is to give people a sincere compliment. Just saying something like, “I like your necklace,” can make a person feel that you’re friendly and approachable. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. You don’t have to start looking for your best friend right away or only talk to kids who look like people you’d be friends with in school. Go out on a limb and talk to someone who may not look or act like your “type” of person; you may be pleasantly surprised. Sharing your things is a great way to make new friends. Offer a new friend some of your homemade cookies, a magazine, or an accessory or game, and you’ll be able to bond more quickly. Summer camp is all about going out of your comfort zone and taking risks. While you may be wary of horseback riding or archery, you should sign up for those classes precisely for that reason. Don’t limit yourself and try as many new things as possible so that you can find something you really care about in the process. Even if the activity you choose doesn’t end up being your cup of tea, you may make a new friend — or three — in the process.  If you’re not sure what to pick, try to pick an activity that is the most social, so you’d be likely to make a lot of friends. However, if there’s something you’ve really wanted to try, such as painting or woodworking, and it’s less popular with the kids, don’t let that stop you from exploring something you’re interested in. It’s fun to go outside your...

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Как можно быстрее познакомьтесь с ребятами. Посещайте столько кружков, сколько вам хочется. Уделяйте себе время, чтобы снять стресс. Не жалуйтесь. Сконцентрируйтесь на положительных качествах вашего вожатого. Добровольно помогайте другим людям (будьте волонтером). По окончании лагерной смены оставайтесь на связи с вашими друзьями.


Article in English: Everyone is different when it comes to the type of rooms they like best, so prioritize focusing on the room(s) you desire. Some rooms are sparsely decorated with modern furniture and stark white walls; others are richly decorated with plush furniture, heavy fabrics, and dark colors. The key is to find what you love best and want to live in, then find ways to bring that to life in the particular space you are designing. There are many online quizzes you can take to determine your design esthetic; to begin, think about which of these best describes your personality:  Cozy and rustic: You might have a rustic design personality if you love the countryside and are drawn to natural surfaces like warm wood, rich leather, and stone.  Modern and urban: You might have a modern esthetic if you love the big city, traveling, and are drawn to bold, crisp lines, geometric shapes, and surfaces like chrome and glass.  Casual: You might enjoy a casual design approach if you like modern colors and textures, but with clean lines and sparse décor. Casual designs feature natural surfaces, cheery colors, and comfort. If you're not sure what your home décor style is or how to begin with room design, you have to start by observing the types of things that you are drawn to. You can use a large cork board, a poster-board, or a virtual board (such as on Pinterest) as a place to organize your inspiration and figure out what unites the different things you like.  It's best if you pin the items on the board temporarily (rather than attaching with glue) so that you can remove things as you like.  Look for things like fabrics, patterns, paint colors, photos of rooms, "mood" images of things that inspire you (like nature photos, pets, cityscapes, children, etc),  and pictures of furniture, appliances, or fixtures that you love. As you begin to gather ideas, don't worry about price points; you can usually find something in the same style or color at various price points from luxury to bargain. There are many places you can look for...

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Проанализируйте свои предпочтения. Создайте доску идей. Воспользуйтесь примерами. Критически оцените жилища друзей и близких. Учитывайте психологию цвета.


Article in English: Everyone is different, especially in their teenage years. There's really no "way" to enjoy being a teenager except for the "way" you make on your own! Some teens prefer to spend their teenage years with friends, while others prefer to study and work; some prefer to be quiet wallflowers, while others are loud and don't care if they stand out. Saying that there's any one way to enjoy your teenage years is wrong—this article is only a guideline and doesn't need to be followed to the letter!  What is enjoyable for you may not be for someone else, and that is OK. Some things are commonly enjoyed by teens, but not by all. Turning 13 does not mean suddenly you wake up and everything has changed. Being a teenager is not necessarily any easier or more difficult than any other life stage. Although adolescence is a time of great change, this does not necessarily mean it will be the most difficult time of your life. If you get wound up with concerns that this new life stage will be fraught with ever-present drama, the truth is that this is just another stage of your life which you will get through as much as you did toddlerhood long ago.  Remember the media presents teenagers inaccurately. Teens and their lives are often very narrowly portrayed on TV, movies, and literature. Be careful on basing your assumptions on what it is like to be an adolescent based on the Disney channel, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central,  MTV, or "High School Musical", as well as some of the older shows such as "The Brady Bunch" or "Father's Knows Best."These are typically fictional stories that while may dramatize aspects of secondary education, may not be your reality. Likewise, be careful of comparing yourself or others to actors in teenage dramas. Often these actors are in their 20s, sometimes even 30s,  atypically model-like, spectacularly talented, and otherwise not necessarily be like your reality.  The homemade videos on YouTube that feature actual teenagers are far more realistic and accurate than the movies and TV.  Many teen movies,...

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Осознайте, что не существует правильного образа жизни для подростков или надежного способа  жить в свое удовольствие. Не оценивайте себя по канонам средств массовой информации. Каждый год юности не похож на предыдущий.


Article in English: Everyone is different, so just because a friend, sibling, or cousin started their period already doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong. You can start your period any time between the ages of 10 and 15 and it’s perfectly normal. You might even start a little earlier or later than this and that’s fine, too. Talk to your doctor if you’re 15 and still haven’t started your period. This might be perfectly normal, but in some cases it could indicate a problem, such as malnutrition if you’re underweight. If you’re wearing a training bra or starting to notice that your breasts are growing, this is a sign that your period may be on its way. Most girls get their periods within 2 years of their breasts developing. The size of your breasts doesn’t matter regarding when your period will start. You can have small breasts and still get your period, or large breasts and not start it for another year or 2. If you’ve spotted discharge coming from your vagina that resembles mucus, your period might arrive within 6 months. You may notice the discharge when you wipe after going to the bathroom or see it in your underwear. If the discharge bothers you, try wearing a panty liner to absorb it. This will also provide you with some protection if you start your period unexpectedly. Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) are strong signs that your period is about to start. However, not all girls experience PMS symptoms, so you might not notice anything right before a period starts. Some things to watch for include:   Cramping in your belly or lower back Bloating in your belly Breaking out in pimples Having sore breasts Feeling tired Having mood swings, such as suddenly feeling angry, sad, or anxious

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Обычно первой менструации стоит ожидать в возрасте от 10 до 15 лет. Если вы заметили, что у вас начала расти и набухать грудь, стоит ожидать наступления первой менструации в течение двух лет. Стоит ожидать менструации также в том случае, если вы заметили выделения из влагалища. Если у вас начался предменструальный синдром (ПМС), скорее всего, месячные наступят в течение 1 недели.


Article in English: Everyone is familiar with the cat’s meow. This all-purpose “talk” can mean many things, but primarily it means “pay attention to me as I want something from you.” Your cat may want food, attention, petting or may even be signaling that it doesn't want to be touched. Cat owners soon learn to interpret the nuances of their cat’s meowing knowing precisely what’s on their cat’s mind. After spending some time with your cat, you should be able to understand the difference between your cats meows depending on a variety of variables, such as the time of day or the location of your cat when it meows. Purring is another familiar cat vocalization. While not all cats purr when they are happy, it is a good sign if you are actively petting your cat and it begins to purr. Just don't be discouraged if your cat never purrs, it might just not be in its vocabulary. Contented cats purr, but cats in distress have also been known to purr. It is believed that purring in these situations, such as when a cat is ill, is a way for the cat to “call” for help. Hissing and growling is understood to mean that a cat is afraid and/or angry. NEVER pick up a hissing or growling cat, as it may display aggression and bite you. Leave hissing or growling cats alone if you can or approach them cautiously with a thick towel and leather gloves if you absolutely need to pick them up.

Summary in Russian:

Узнайте, что значит кошачье мяуканье. Поймите, что значит кошачье мурлыканье. Узнайте, что кошка пытается сказать, когда шипит или рычит.