In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Fear can paralyze you and keep you from taking an active part in your life. Some of us will do anything to not challenge our negative view of ourselves. This happens because for some reason we're afraid to act against those thoughts. It could be that we are invested in staying stuck. Growth is painful. Even though a life without growth is stagnant, it is something the individual has become familiar with. It's like wearing a pair of old, beat up shoes. They're not very pretty, but they are something you feel comfortable with. And believe it or not, even a negative self-concept can be comfortable for some of us because it doesn't involve change. Perhaps the best example of fear paralyzing people is found when we ask why battered women stay in abusive relationships. The fear actually keeps them from acting in the own best interests. The emotional dependence they have on their batterer is what prevents them from leaving a situation where their very lives may be at risk. . There may be things in your past that you're not proud of. Some of these things may actually make you dislike yourself. Once you acknowledge that you were doing the best you could under the circumstances, even some of the most harmful behavior and heinous acts can be forgiven. By holding on to the negative thoughts revolving around bad behaviors, you are not allowing yourself to grow and move past these events. . Think about how you'd speak to a friend who had difficulty liking herself. Would you reinforce the negative thoughts? Or would you focus on some of her strengths? Point out to yourself the reasons why you are a likeable and lovable person. . Believe what others are saying about you. They're not just trying to make you feel good. They genuinely like you. Start looking at yourself through their eyes. This may quiet the inner critic so that you can begin liking yourself as others do. Know that you can start small. Another reason some are afraid to change is that they think of they change one thing about themselves they will have to change everything. They are afraid that the floodgates will open and they will not be able to continue in the life they've been living because they must make monumental changes in order to be happy. Start with small changes like smiling at one stranger every day, or repeating a positive mantra to yourself, or getting more sleep every night. Making small steps one at a time can be less overwhelming than trying to make drastic and massive changes all at once. With these small steps, you might be taking yourself out of your comfort zone. Getting outside your comfort zone is something that will happen to you a lot in your life. If you can control certain instances of it, for practice, you'll find that you're better able to feel confident in yourself and your own abilities when life throws you a curveball. Remember that you are trying to undo a lifetime of negative thinking. It's not going to happen overnight, but with the right approach you can begin to like yourself. You must be willing to confront the inner critic that has been preventing you from liking yourself. You must be able to forgive all the wrongdoing you believe you've committed in the past. You must begin to look for your lovable qualities and remind yourself that others see the value in you. This will lead to your accepting yourself as a lovable and likeable person. Have trust in yourself. You are a survivor and you will do whatever it is that you need to do to improve your quality of life. If nothing else, you survived your difficult past. That takes a certain amount of strength and perseverance that not everybody has. Build on the strengths you have shown to get this far in your life.
Summary: Don't allow fear to overcome you. Forgive yourself Become your own best friend Start accepting yourself Start small with one change at a time. Be patient.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This is the fun part! Now that you have your ideas, ask your parent or friend if they can take you to a store to buy your gift. Have several solid ideas before you go, so if the store doesn't carry one item, or if you find it is out of your budget, you still have another option. Once at the store, look for your gift and make your purchase! If the gift needs other items to work, like batteries or cables, get those as well. This way, they can use their gift right away. Check online for specific items that you may not find in a store, such as sold-out figures. Ask your parent for permission first, however. Square or rectangular items, like books or DVDs, can be wrapped or tucked into a gift bag. Stick with gift bags for other items, such as teddy bears or candy. Add a ribbon or a bow to make the package look prettier. A wrapped gift will be the easiest to hide on your bag; just add the bow at the last minute so that it doesn't get crushed. A gift bag another great option, as long as you don't mind carrying it around. You could also just leave it on your locker. Use colors or themes you know they like. For example, if you know they like superheroes, choose something with a picture of their favorite action hero on it. Many people keep cards as momentos. A card is a great place to briefly write why you gave them a present ("Happy Birthday!" or "Congratulations on your leading role!") and let them know why you chose that gift or what they mean to you. You should still give them a card, even if it's an experience gift, like a movie. Mention the experience in the card so that they'll have something to remember. You can buy your card at a store, or you can make one yourself. Even if you aren't very crafty, you can make one using a computer and fun pictures.
Summary: Go shopping! Wrap your gift or place it into a gift bag. Add a card.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Solver can analyze your spreadsheet's data and any constraints you've added to show you possible solutions. This is useful if you're working with multiple variables. In order to use Solver, your spreadsheet must have data with different variables and a solution. For example, you might create a spreadsheet documenting your various expenses over the course of a month with the output cell resulting in your money left over. You can't use solver on a spreadsheet which doesn't have solvable data (i.e., your data has to have equations). It's at the top of the Excel window. This will open the Data toolbar. You'll find this option in the far-right side of the Data toolbar. Doing so opens the Solver window. Click the cell in which you want to display your Solver solution. This will add it to the "Set Objective" box. For example, if you're creating a budget where the end goal is your monthly income, you would click the final "Income" cell. Check the "Value Of" box, then type your target value into the text box next to "Value Of". For example, if your goal is to have $200 at the end of the month, you would type 200 into the text box. You can also check either the "Max" or "Min" box in order to prompt Solver to determine the absolute maximum or minimum value. Once you've set a goal, Solver will attempt to meet that goal by adjusting other variables in your spreadsheet. Constraints set restrictions on the values that Solver can use, which prevents Solver from accidentally nullifying one or more of your spreadsheet's values. You can add a constraint by doing the following: Click Add Click the cell (or select the cells) for which the constraint applies. Select a type of constraint from the middle drop-down menu. Enter the constraint's number (e.g., a maximum or minimum). Click OK Once you've added all of your constraints, click Solve at the bottom of the Solver window. This will prompt Solver to find the optimal solution for your problem. When Solver alerts you that it has an answer, you can see the answer by looking at your spreadsheet to see which values were changed. If the output that you received isn't ideal for your spreadsheet, click Cancel in the pop-up window, then adjust your objective and constraints. If you do like your Solver's results, you can apply them to your spreadsheet by checking the "Keep Solver Solution" box and then clicking OK.
Summary:
Understand Solver's use. Add your data to your spreadsheet. Click the Data tab. Click Solver. Select your target cell. Set a goal. Add constraints. Run Solver. Review the results. Change your Solver criteria.