Problem: Article: Shoes that pinch or rub your feet can cause corns and calluses. Get your feet measured next time you go to the shoe store, and make sure that you select shoes that are neither too loose nor too tight. Look for properly fitted, well-padded shoes that have a wide toe box. Bring your shoes to a cobbler to have the toe box stretched in the area where you develop corns. Go shoe-shopping later on in the day. Feet naturally swell as the day progresses. That means that shoes bought early in the day might not fit you later on in the day. Make sure the socks fit loosely and do not cause your shoe to be too snug. Also, make sure that your socks don't have seams that rub against any corns or places where you might get corns. Washing and moisturizing your feet daily will keep your skin soft and prevent new corns from developing. Take a few minutes every day to gently scrub your feet with a brush and warm, soapy water. When you're done, apply a hydrating foot cream. Change your socks daily and use a pumice stone regularly after washing your feet. When using a pumice stone, be careful not to scrape away dead skin too forcefully.
Summary: Wear shoes that fit properly. Choose thick socks to absorb pressure on the foot. Keep your feet clean and moisturized.

Problem: Article: These haters may be incredibly annoying right now, and they may even be making your life miserable, but think about how much that really matters. Odds are that before you know it, you'll be in a completely different headspace. Life is change, by its very nature. Do not let these haters dominate your life when they can be a minor unpleasant aspect of it. Think about how long you'll have to deal with these haters. Imagine yourself in five years. Consider where you want to go and what you want to do. Ask yourself whether these haters will still be a part of your life then. Odds are, you know your haters through school. There's a good chance that, after a few years, you'll never have to see these haters again. Persevere until then. If these haters will still be a part of your life in five years, ask yourself what you can do to change that. Can you change schools? Can you change yourself? Can you confront them now and take care of the problem? If the haters will not be a part of your life in five years, think about why. Perhaps you're going away to college, or you're switching to a different job, or you're shifting your social circle. Is there any way you can make this transition happen sooner? Understand that hatred reflects back upon the one who spreads it. These people are likely not hating on you because of any wrongness or deficiency on your part. Odds are that on some level, they are uncomfortable with their own identities. Some people even act hatefully because they are jealous, or because they don't stop to think about how their words impact others. Find the empathy to open your heart. If you forgive your haters, you may find that their words no longer bother you. Try to understand where they're coming from. Expand your awareness beyond your own experience and your own insecurities. Do not mistake belittlement for forgiveness. Avoid telling yourself that these haters are just stupid, or petty, or small-minded even if these things are true. Remind yourself that even haters are human beings with their own thoughts and feelings.
Summary: Maintain perspective. Remember that the experience is temporary. Forgive the haters.

Problem: Article: Depending on your topic, the Internet may be a wealth of information or a swampy region of opinions and comment streams. It's got the most current information available instantly, but it can also be difficult to distinguish between good sources and bad sources. Government websites (ones that end in .gov) are good sources of data and definitions. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention site, for instance, has lots of good data about obesity in the US, how the disease affects specific populations, and a breakdown of obesity by region. Non-profits (websites that end in .org) can also be good sources of opinions. Generally, organizations will have an "agenda" and will present a variety of information that backs up their position. This can be good in aiding your research, but can also feature a fair amount of spin on the issues. Blogs and message boards can be good for getting a sense of people's opinions and are good for coming up with ideas for questions you can ask yourself, but they're not good sources of support. They're not good for quotes, in other words. Is obesity a disease? What do we mean by calling it an "epidemic"? These are terms you can and should look up quickly online. By defining your terms and becoming more familiar with the topic--becoming an amateur expert on it, in fact--you'll be more informed when you get to the much more technical kinds of sources you'll need to use for your supportive research. One of the great things about a wiki (like wikiHow!) is that the sources referenced throughout the article are available at the bottom of the page for you to explore yourself. These are often better sources of information than the wiki itself, and the organization of the page allows for you to use it as a summary of the information in those sources, rather than a source unto itself. When you're reading online, look for a mixture of statistics and data, as well as opinions. It's not necessarily helpful to have a ranting blog full of someone's conspiracies about growth hormones in school lunches being a conspiracy to keep kids obese, but there might be something there to inspire you. What is the deal with school lunches? What research has been done? Do more exploring and find a more substantial page with similar information.
Summary: Use the Internet for exploratory research. Use the Internet to define terms quickly. Use Wikipedia as a resource, but not as a source. Find substantial articles and opinions.

Problem: Article: Pick a mild shampoo that does not have a scent. Most sphynx experts recommend using a shampoo designed specifically for cats. Some breeders recommend Johnson's No More Tears Baby Shampoo. It's best to fill the sink before you ever bring your cat into the room, particularly if they are not a fan of bathtime. Double check that the water is warm but not hot. If you can't use a sink, a large bowl will do. The bathtub will also work, but it might be difficult for you to lean over and wash your cat, and you will use much more water than is really necessary. Turn off any loud radios or televisions that might startle your cat while they bathe. Remind the other members of your household that it's bathtime so that they don't shout, slam doors, or run in and out of the room where you are bathing your cat. It's important that you not startle your cat while bathing her, because she might scratch you in her alarmed state. She might also completely escape your grasp if she is very scared. This will prevent your cat from slipping and sliding, which can be frightening and cause your cat to panic and either claw at you or try to flee.
Summary:
Select a shampoo for your sphynx. Fill your sink with warm water as high as the cat's belly. Create a relaxing atmosphere in your house. Put a towel in the bottom of the sink or tub.