Write an article based on this "Select a cage. Situate the cage in an ideal location in your home. Place some basic items in your conure's cage. Clean your conure's cage regularly."
article: Conures are active birds that like to keep busy. Your conure will need a cage that gives him lots of space to move around and play with his toys. If you have a small conure, his cage should be at least 18 x 18 x 18 inches (46 x 46 x 46 centimeters). A larger conure would need a cage that is at least 36 x 36 x 36 inches (91 x 91 x 91 centimeters). The cage can be either horizontal or vertical. The cage bars should be horizontal so your conure can climb on them. The bars should be spaced no further than 3/4 inches to one inch (two to 2.5 cm) apart. Consider purchasing a cage cover to give your conure a sense of security when he sleeps. Alternatively, you could use a blanket or large towel to cover his cage at night. Your conure's cage should be in a room that is not in the direct path of harmful kitchen fumes. Within the room, make sure not to place the cage in direct sunlight. Conures are most comfortable in rooms that are 70 to 80 F (21 to 27 C), which is the typical room temperature for most homes. The room should also be free of drafts. Many types of fumes are toxic to conures, including perfumes, aerosols, and fumes from cleaning products and non-stick cookware. Perches are an essential item in any bird's cage. For your conure, choose at least two perches that are 1/2 to 5/8 inches (about 1.5 centimeters) in diameter. Position the perches such that your conure's tail feathers will not rub against the cage bars when she sits on the perches. Place one perch close to your conure's food and water dishes. Consider using perches that have various sizes, shapes, and textures. This will help keep your conure's feet healthy and strong. Many types of perches are available at your local pet store. Place two to three food and water dishes in her cage. One dish would be for water and one or two would be for food. Conures love to take baths. Place another water dish in your conure's cage, preferably one that is large enough for her to step in. Look for these dishes at your local pet store or housewares store. Line the bottom of your conure's cage with newspaper or paper liners. Conures can be messy, so you will need to maintain a regular cleaning schedule for your conure's cage. On a daily basis, you should clean his water and food dishes. Conures like to dip their food in their water bowls, so you may need to clean your conure's water dish several times a day. Replace the cage lining each day. Clean your conure's toys and perches on a daily basis. Dishwater detergent is sufficient for cleaning these accessories. Make sure to completely rinse off the soap before placing the cleaned items back in your conure's cage. Depending on how messy your conure is, you will need to disinfect his cage either weekly or monthly. Since bleach fumes can be toxic to your conure, you will need to keep him in a separate room when you disinfect his cage and allow it to dry. Speak with an avian veterinarian or avian expert about safe cleaning products to use in your conure's cage.

Write an article based on this "Call a friend who owns a cat and tell him about your fear. Watch the cat from a distance. Sit near the cat. Ask your friend to sit next to you while holding the cat on his lap. Pet the cat. Hold the cat on your lap. Go near cats regularly."
article: Explain to your friend that you would like to learn to be more comfortable around cats and that you need his help. Ask him if you could come over daily for the next few weeks so that you can get used to being around cats. It may be difficult to get to your friend's home every day, however it is important to make contact with cats as often as possible. Pick a schedule and stick with it. When you gradually expose yourself to what you are afraid of, the body adjusts and eventually stops releasing stress hormones. Therefore, the more time that you spend around cats, the quicker you'll lose the fear of cats. Make sure to select a friend who has a friendly cat. Your friend will probably already know whether his pet is a good fit for this activity or not. However it's probably a good idea to ask him if the cat is friendly before starting the visits. The first time that you make contact with a cat, ensure that it is a comfortable distance away. Ask your friend to keep the cat in another room where you can see it but the animal is unable to make direct contact with you. You could also ask your friend to hold the cat as he stands across the room from you. Stay at your friend's house for about 10-15 minutes and then give yourself permission to leave. Continue to do this until you no longer feel anxious. Using an animal carrier is a great way to start start. Ask your friend to put the cat in an animal carrier and allow it to be placed close to you. Two to three feet away would be a good proximity. Remain in that close proximity to the cat for 10-15 minutes and then give yourself permission to leave. Continue this until you no longer feel anxious. This allows you to be near an unrestrained cat, but because your friend is holding the animal it is more controlled. Sit there for 10-15 minutes and then give yourself permission to leave. Continue to do this until you no longer experience any anxiety. Remember, you do not have to touch the animal at this point. The idea is to be near the animal so that you can get used to being close to the cat outside of the carrier. Although this will likely cause some discomfort, if you begin to feel overwhelmed at any point, it is okay for you to discontinue. Always try to end with success. If you feel overwhelmed and decide to discontinue, try asking your friend to put the cat back in the carrier or ask him if he could move away a little. Try to wait to leave until you are no longer feeling overwhelmed. This way you can lessen the anxiety without reinforcing the fear. Allow yourself to physically touch the animal. Start with a few seconds of touching and gradually work your way up. Be sure to only touch the cat in areas that doesn't make him uncomfortable. Dr. Marty Becker suggests that there are a few places that cats love to be pet and one place that you should avoid: Cats enjoy being rubbed at the base of the chin where the jawbone and the skull connect. The base of the ears and cheeks behind the whiskers also seem to be pleasure zones for most cats. Cats also seem to enjoy being gently stroked down their backs with slight pressure being applied when you get to the tailbone. Avoid petting cats on their belly. Although dogs like this, cats feel vulnerable and may not respond well to this gesture. After you are comfortable petting the cat, allow the cat to climb onto your lap. Let it remain on your lap for a few seconds or minutes (whatever you are comfortable with) and then ask your friend to remove it. When you are able to successfully hold the cat with no anxiety, then you have probably gotten over your fear of cats. This is very important because fears can come back if you don't keep working at it. Therefore, it is important for you to continue to expose yourself to cats on a regular basis so that your fear does not creep back in. Try to visit homes with cats on a regular so that you continue to feel comfortable around them. Going to a pet store when you don't have access to cats otherwise is a good alternative. This might be especially good if your friends who care for cats are out of town.

Write an article based on this "Evaluate why you want to become popular. Be true to yourself. Stand up for your beliefs. Remain humble. Care about your appearance."
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Before you dedicate your time, effort, and resources to becoming cool, take a moment to evaluate your desire to be popular. Are you searching for acceptance? Are you looking for attention? Are you trying to rebel or reinvent yourself? Even if you try really hard to be well-likedyou do everything perfectlyyou may never become popular in society's eyes. What will happen if you don't become popular? How can you cope with failing to fulfill this desire? What other outlets could you explore as you try to discover your authentic self? In order to become popular, you do not conform to societal norms or completely reinvent yourself. Strive to develop into the best version of yourselfthe most compassionate, spunky, authentic you. As you become self aware, your confidence will grow. You will become more adventurous, passionate, and interesting. Your social anxiety will decrease and people will be more drawn to you. Discover what you believe in and who you are independently from others. Don't alter your personality to fit in or to try to get people to like you. Never compromise your personal beliefs and opinions in exchange for popularity. Instead, openly embrace what you believe in and love. Start new trends, instead of following old ones. Never underestimate the power of humility. People that take themselves too seriously are difficult to be aroundlighten up and live a little! Likewise, it is not attractive to brag about your accomplishments, money, or things wait for others congratulate or compliment you. When you make a mistake or a social faux pas, don't be afraid to laugh at yourself. When you accomplish something incredible or do something wonderful for another person, don't broadcast your achievement. When you get a new outfit or item, don't rub it in others' faces. Taking pride in your appearance is one of the simplest ways to improve your social prospects and alter the way people think about you. You do not have to wear expensive or trendy clothes to become popular. Instead, aim to look presentable at all timesput thought into your outfits, hairstyles, and personal hygiene. Experiment with developing your own eclectic sense of style.