The first step to preparing an effective apology is to realize what you did wrong. Don't make up excuses for why you did what you did or blame others. Be brutally honest with yourself, and determine what offense you committed that contributed to the conflict. Consider how what you did or didn't do effected the other person and his or her life. You can now comprehend the Taurus personality a little better, so take a moment to think of how he or she feels both during and after the offense. Put yourself in the other person's shoes, and use the Taurus perspective to imagine these emotions very clearlyanger, hurt or disappointment. Recognize that you wish you hadn't done the action or said the words you did but don't beat yourself up about it. Everyone makes mistakes, but your apology will only be effective after you forgive yourself. This is because guilt is very distracting, and an apology is not about you but the person you wronged. Forgiving yourself, apologizing to the person you hurt and trying not to make the same mistake again are the best things you can do for a guilty conscience. The purpose of guilt is to discourage you from going against your values, moral codes or beliefs. Know that holding onto guilt serves no positive function. Every conflict has 2 sides and at least 2 people contributing to the problem. If the conflict occurred with a Taurus, then chances are you were also hurt in some way. Your apology will not be sincere if you have not gotten over the harm he or she caused you. Even if you don't say anything about it, you will not be able to forget the things that hurt you, and resentment may slip through in other ways. Think of at least one reason that the other person reacted the way he or she did. Consider the earlier exercise when you put yourself in the other person's shoes. It is easier to forgive someone when you see their point of view and understand motivations, emotions and personality traits. This type of compassion may encourage others to forgive you more easily as well. Forgiving yourself and the person you wronged is not just fair but freeing. It allows you to take the first step to actually make the apology and then move on. Resolutions can strengthen relationships and allow you to let go of people who can't forgive. You want your apology to be a positive experience for both of you because you probably won't get a second chance at it, so don't be impulsive. Think about the words you want to use to express your apology based off what you did wrong and how the person likely feels. A simple, "I'm sorry" can work well but may not be enough for larger mistakes and transgressions. Don't worry so much about the best way to make an apology. An apology of some sort is better than no apology. Overcome your anxiety and fear of being judged so you can make the apology. You may choose to apologize in person, by phone or in writing. Face-to-face apologies are usually the best way to apologize to a Taurus because it shows your courage and sincerity--qualities this sign respects. However, it can be very stressful and remembering what to say under pressure can be difficult. Choosing to apologize by phone may be a better option here. Apologizing in writing will allow you to perfect the message, especially if you have a hard time expressing yourself verbally. It gives both you and the person you wronged the time and space to consider your apology and forgive you. Though it is less stressful for you, it may not be the best option for a Taurus, unless he or she lives far from you. Focus your energy on finding a remedy that will satisfy the other person. Ask yourself questions, such as: "How can I fix this issue and restore his or her faith in me?" or "What can I improve to ensure this situation won't happen again?" The solution may be something simple or it may take more time and energy.

Summary: Admit what you did wrong to yourself. Understand how the other person feels. Forgive yourself. Forgive the Taurus. Plan your apology. Think of a solution.

Choose a magazine/file holder made of plastic, wood, metal wire, or sturdy cardboard and secure it in place with 2-4 screws. Most standard hairdryers fit perfectly into this spot. Alternatively, use several removable adhesive strips instead of screws. These take up much less space, since each hook can hold 2 large towels. The towels may also dry faster than if you use towel rods that are stacked one in front of the next. Buy peel-and-stick magnetic strips, or use removable adhesive strips to secure the magnets in place. Use the magnetic strips to hold tweezers, bobby pins, cosmetic brushes, and other magnetic objects. Check to see how many of your personal care items are magnetic before trying this. Instead of relying on elbow grease alone to scrub a tub or toilet, let your drill do the hard work! Look for different types of scrub brush attachments where cleaning supplies are sold. Set the drill to its lowest speed first, then increase it as needed. Follow the brush attachment's instructions carefully. Don't use the attachment to clean fiberglass, laminate, wood, stone, or other surfaces unless the brush is specifically marketed for that purpose. Place the bucket on the floor directly in front of the sink. Place the larger end of the dustpan under the faucet so that the pan's handle is resting over the front edge of the sink. When you turn on the water it will flow through the channel in the handle, go over the edge, and fall like a waterfall into the bucket. Have some towels handy the first few times you try this. It may take a bit of practice to get the placement and water flow just right. This is a great hack if you have a bunch of similar-looking keys on your key ring. Gel nail polish adheres best to metal keys, but any type of polish will do. Hang or attach the shoe hanger to the back of a closet or pantry door, then fill the pockets with your cleaning bottles. Choose a shoe hanger with mesh or clear plastic pockets so you can easily differentiate the cleaning bottles. If you have a hanging rod in the closet, get a shoe hanger with hooks. For safety, add a lock to the door if there are kids around. Different DIY removers may work better for different materials. Give the following a try: For fabric, try hand sanitizer. For your skin or for wood surfaces, try rubbing alcohol. For painted walls, try hairspray or toothpaste. For ceramic or glass, mix 1 part white toothpaste and 1 part baking soda. After 30 minutes, use a wire brush or paintbrush cleaner to remove the loosened paint. Then, wash the brush with soap and water, rinse it, and let it air dry. If you heat the vinegar to nearly boiling in a pot on the stove, you can reduce the soaking time to 10 minutes. When painting a room, stir in 1UStbsp (15ml) of vanilla extract per 1USgal (3.8L) of paint. The vanilla will mask the unpleasant odor of the paint. Essential oils like peppermint work as well. This hack doesn't work on oil-based paint, since the vanilla extract or other essential oil creates a solution with the oils in the paintwhich may negate the pleasant scent you're aiming for or make the paint smell even worse. The oils aren't soluble with water-based paint, though, so they remain separate and help mask the paint odor.

Summary: Screw a magazine holder onto the back of a cabinet door to hold a hairdryer. Use coat hooks instead of rods to hang towels in a small bathroom. Apply magnetic strips behind cabinet doors to store personal care items. Buy a scrub brush attachment for your drill to clean tile and ceramic. Use a clean dustpan to fill a bucket that won't fit under the sink. Paint your keys with nail polish to color-code them. Store your household cleaners conveniently in a shoe hanger. Try different home remedies to remove permanent marker. Soak a crusty paintbrush in vinegar for 30 minutes to ease cleaning. Reduce the odor of water-based paint with vanilla extract.

Safe Mode runs Firefox with your add-ons disabled. Follow these steps to start Safe Mode: Select "Mozilla Firefox (Safe Mode)". Read the Troubleshooting Extensions and Themes article on the Firefox Support website for more information.
Summary: Sometimes add-ons for Firefox (extensions or themes) can cause problems. Make sure Firefox is closed (open the "File" menu, then select "Exit") Click the Start button, open the All Programs list, and navigate to the Mozilla Firefox folder. When the Safe Mode dialog box appears, click "Continue in Safe Mode" If the problem does not occur in Safe Mode, and extension or theme is likely the cause.