Problem: Article: Start small. You can make an effort to make eye contact during conversations. You can also do something that you've never done before (eg. changing your hairstyle). This will make you feel and become bolder over a period of time, although it may seem strange and frightening at first. If you're having trouble coming up with a conversation starter, think of compliments you could give or questions you could ask. These will quickly get the other person talking. Enroll in a class to learn a new skill or join a group with similar interests. These are great opportunities to have regular interactions with strangers that could become friends. Expect it to be awkward at first, but stick with it. Practice talking with people in the group every week. It will get easier and easier. One great organization for overcoming shyness and gaining confidence as a public speaker is toastmasters. If you find yourself struggling to come up with things to say, share what's going on in your life. Allow yourself to be the interesting person that you are and don't be afraid to let others know what's been happening with you. Showing mutual interest in another person's life will also help spur a conversation on. With enough practice, a natural conversation will easily develop. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable in a conversation can be hard at first, but it will help you to create bonds with other people and it is a natural part of conversation. Learn breathing techniques or exercise to release anxiety. Close your eyes and take deep breaths to clear your mind. Try to learn tips that will help you in social settings. For example, you could learn visualization techniques. Close your eyes and imagine being happy and confident in an imaged scenario. This can actually make you more confident, or at least relieve some of your fear. Don't wait for the perfect situation to present itself. If you want to go from shy to confident, you first need to put yourself out there in order to meet people. Put yourself in social situations and practice speaking. Accept feeling awkward. Remember that becoming confident will take practice. Don't give up after one attempt at being bold. Repeated attempts will make it easier and easier to interact. Instead of focusing completely on your shyness and anxieties, distract yourself by considering other people. Take some time to help someone you know who needs it. You don't have to do something epic. Just spending time with a relative that's lonely or sharing dinner with a friend who needs help can empower you and make others feel better. You can also show an interest in other people and ask them open ended questions to help take the pressure off of you during conversations. People usually love to talk about themselves, so this is a good conversation strategy and it will make them feel good about themselves. Talking slowly can also help to calm you down when you are feeling nervous. Practice on your own by reading something out loud slowly and then extend this into your conversations with other people and any public speaking that you have to do. If you catch yourself speaking rapidly, then stop and take a deep breath before you continue. Shyness is a common problem for many people, but in some cases it may begin to interfere with your daily life. If this happens, then you may need to seek the help of a therapist. For example, if you avoid social events due to shyness, cannot effectively perform at school or work, or if you feel extremely anxious as a result of your shyness, then you may want to see a therapist for help.
Summary: Have a game plan. Join a class or group. Don't be afraid to talk about yourself. Practice relaxation techniques. Spend more time around people. Do something for others. Practice slow talk. Seek help from a therapist if shyness is interfering with your life.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Follow the guidelines at the Florida Department of State website, which essentially includes the same information outlined in Step 1 in the previous section. Include a cover letter with a contact name, phone number and email address. There's a fill-in form at the Sunbiz.org website that you can use to draft the document and cover letter. The filing fee is $35, and the fee to designate a registered agent is $35. You must also pay the additional fees if requesting a Certificate of Status, which certifies the corporation is in good standing, and/or a certified copy of the Articles of Incorporation. Mail it to the Department of State Division of Corporations, P.O. Box 6327, Tallahassee, FL 32314. Or you can deliver it in person to the Clifton Building, 2661 Executive Center Circle, Tallahassee, FL.

SUMMARY: Draft an Articles of Incorporation. Make a check out to the Florida Department of State for the fees. Submit the document, cover letter and check by mail or in-person.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When you have found the spot in the room where you want to place the fireplace and placed the platform, set the fireplace on top of the platform. Make sure that it has the clearance it needs from any combustible materials and that its position looks good in the room. Attach as much as you can up to the section that goes through the wall. This will allow you to figure out where the hole through your wall should go exactly. You will begin by attaching a straight pipe to the starting collar on top of the fireplace using stove cement. Different fireplaces require different gaskets to completely attach the pipe to the collar. Be sure to follow manufacturer's instructions for this step. Once you are able to determine where the hole for the exhaust pipe will go, use a pencil to trace a circle around the pipe at the wall. Then move the fireplace platform and the fireplace out of the way so you can have easier access the wall when cutting the hole. This hole should be the size of the wall-pass-through that came with you ordered with your stove. The pass through is designed to keep all heat away from combustible wall materials, making it a very important part of keeping risk of fire damage at a minimum. Before just cutting all the way through your wall, make sure that there are no electrical lines or pipes in the area you are cutting out. Use a drywall saw to carefully cut a square hole around the tracing you made. Remove the drywall so that you can see into the wall, making sure all utilities are clear from the area. Drill a hole from the inside through the outside wall to show you where the corners are on the outside of the wall. If your wall-pass-through is square, it's easiest to drill a small hole at each corner. On the outside wall, use the appropriate tools based on your materials to complete the hole you started on the inside. The framing you insert will create a base on which the pass-through can be attached. Follow manufacturer's instructions when determining materials and size to make the finished hole.
Summary:
Place the fireplace in its final position. Install the exhaust piping at the top, or back, of stove. Cut the hole for the direct venting system. Frame the inside edges of the opening with lumber.