Write an article based on this "Be proactive. Gain confidence. Appreciate the benefits of being social."
article: It will take some effort on your part to build an active social life. Instead of waiting for opportunities to come your way, try being proactive and creating those opportunities for yourself. Being proactive means creating your own experiences. Actively try to meet people. Put a smile on your face and get in the habit of striking up conversations with new people. Vary your routine. Try going to new places. The more places you go, the more likely you are to meet someone new. This is a great way to expand your social circle. As your confidence grows, you will find yourself more willing and able to try new things and meet new people. There are many ways to build your confidence. Try picturing yourself succeeding. For example, think about a time that you tried something new and enjoyed it. Try to channel that experience, and picture it when you are going on a new adventure. Avoid negative thoughts. Build yourself up by complimenting yourself. Focus on your strengths. If you project a confident air, others might naturally gravitate towards you. Being confident can help you meet new people and attract new friends. Not only is having a social life fun, but it turns out that it is also good for your health. Being active socially is also great for your mental health. Socializing helps keep your mind sharp. Socialization is also good for your physical health. Research tells us that seniors who regularly socialize have lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.

Write an article based on this "Ease your cat into any transitions."
article: Cats do not do well with change. If you have to make any adjustment to your living situation, do so gradually. If you're having a new person move in with you, allow them to meet your cat a few times before making the move. Make sure your cat is comfortable with the new person and that they respect and understand the cat's boundaries. If you're moving in with someone else or changing locations, take the cat to visit the new home on a few occasions if possible. Introductions to new pets should be slow. Separate your cat from new pets initially, only allowing interaction through a door. After a week of door play, allow supervised face-to-face interaction. If there is any fighting, stay calm. Transitions can be difficult and it may take a few weeks before relationships stabilize.

Write an article based on this "Compliment your friend. Encourage your friend to try new things. Give positive feedback. Discourage negativity. Have fun with your friend."
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Let your friend know how much you care about them and that you are happy that you two are friends. This will make your friend feel like they are valued and important to you. Be specific and tell your friend the things that you like about them. You may tell your friend that you like their laugh, their sense of humor, their smile, or their kindness. The positive attributes you describe can be big or small. Just be genuine. Your friend may be surprised by how you view them. Trying new things can help your friend find talents and skills that they are good at and begin think more positively. Suggest activities that your friend may like. If you are comfortable, you can offer to try the new activity with your friend. Some new activities may be joining a new club at school, volunteering for a local charity, or taking an art class. Be sure to encourage your friend no matter the outcome. If they are successful or if they do not get it right at first, be encouraging. Celebrate the small victories with your friend. Tell your friend, "I am so proud of you for ___" or "It's great that you tried ____." Positive feedback includes praise, encouragement, and recognition of something your friend has done. It helps improve confidence and can be a source of motivation. Not only are you telling your friend that they are important and valuable, you are teaching them how to acknowledge their accomplishments. For example, if your friend did well on an assignment, you may say, "You did such a good job on your assignment." If your friend helped you with something, you may say, "Thanks for helping me. It means a lot." You may hear your friend being critical or saying negative things about themselves. Never join in if your friend is saying negative things about him or herself. Remind your friend that speaking this way will only make them feel badly about themselves. You can also help your friend focus on something more positive if he or she starts to get negative. For example, you might say something like, "I don't think so. I have always thought you are a very attractive person, not only because of the way you present yourself, but because of all your attributes. If your friend says, "I look so ugly today," then you may say, "I don't think so." Friends are there to support and help each other, but friends are also people that we can have fun with. Having fun with your friend will help your friend focus on more positive things. Also, your entire friendship should not be about you trying to make your friend feel better. You can have fun doing many things like listening to music, watching movies, going to the park, reading magazines together, or eating good food together. Anything that gets both of you to laugh will do the trick.