Problem: Article: Macs come with iTunes pre-installed. Similar software, like MediaMonkey (for Windows) will function similarly if you do not want to use iTunes. This menu is located in the upper left below the playback controls. iTunes will support most common formats like MP3, AAC, ALAC, or WAV. The checkbox appears on the left side of each song listing. Deselecting a file will remove it from the sync. All imported music is selected to sync by default. Your iPad will appear listed under "Devices" in the iTunes sidebar. This icon will appear in the "Devices" section of the left panel. This menu bar is located below the playback controls and will take you to the music sync options. This will unlock the sync selection options below it. You can choose "Entire Music Library" to transfer all of the music in iTunes to your iPad or "Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres". Choosing "Entire Music Library" will override your the deselection you made previously and sync the entire library. This button appears in the bottom right of the window. A progress bar will appear in the playback interface when the sync has started. Once the sync completes you can safely eject your iPad. Once ejected, you can disconnect the iPod from your computer. The synced music will appear in your library.
Summary: Download and open iTunes. Select "Music" from the Library dropdown menu. Drag and drop music files from your computer to your Music Library. Deselect the checkbox next to songs/albums you do not want synced (optional). Connect your iPad to your computer via USB. Click the iPad icon. Click "Music" from the iPad menu bar. Select the "Sync Music" checkbox. Choose your sync preference from the options. Click "Apply" to begin syncing your music to your iPad. Press the "Eject" button next to the iPad icon. Open the Music app on your iPad.

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

Problem: Article: Confident people have excellent follow through. They do not make big plans only to let them fall to the wayside. If you want to give off confidence, make plans and then follow through with them every time. Select an area where you need to grow. It can be something personal. For example, you want to be better about keeping up with household chores. It can also be something professional. For example, you want to work harder on finding a better job. Develop an action plan. Set specific deadlines and actions you can take to achieve these goals. Follow through with your plans. Even small steps will boost your confidence. You may not achieve everything exactly as you envisioned, but that's okay. Taking action in and of itself can raise your confidence. If you want to feel more confident, one way to do is to surround yourself with confident people. Seek out someone you admire. Seek out a confident woman. Ask her to help you develop your own sense of confidence. You can find someone at work. You can ask a very confident co-worker to have coffee with you so you can pick her brain. You can also ask someone in your social circle. Maybe you know a very confident friend. She can give you advice on how to raise your own confidence. Self-care should not be something thought of as self-indulgent. If you want to maintain a confident attitude, you need to care for yourself. You deserve rest and relaxation in order to maintain your confidence. Give yourself small rewards. This can be as simple as a warm bath at the end of each day, or a long walk to clear your head after work. Make time for the basics. Get enough sleep, eat well, and give yourself some downtime. Schedule regular self-care time and make sure you stick to it, even when life gets busy. Regular physical activity has a lot of health benefits. However, it can also boost your sense of self-confidence. If you work out regularly, you will feel better about your body and its capabilities. At first, work out schedules can feel taxing. It's not unusual to find yourself dreading your daily workout when you're getting into the routine. Stick with it, even if you dislike working out. Eventually, you'll find yourself looking forward to your daily workout routine and valuing the benefits to your mind and body. Your comfort zone is not the place to stay. If you want major change in your life, you must push yourself out of your comfort zone. With every step you take out of your comfort zone, you'll grow more confident. Do something that intimidates you. Go to a bar alone to make new friends. Try a new workout routine at the gym. Take up a hobby that you've always felt nervous about. Push yourself intellectually. Read a difficult book. Take a class in an unfamiliar subject area.
Summary:
Develop and follow through with action plans. Find a mentor. Prioritize self care. Exercise to bolster confidence. Experiment with new things.