Problem: Article: The problem with difficult people is that their negativity can be infectious. Just as positive people spread their cheer to others, difficult people can cast a pall over a room when they walk in the door. If you're dealing with a difficult person you encounter often, and it can't be helped, do your best to avoid getting dragged into negative feelings. Try to stay positive throughout the day. It's okay to vent, but resist the urge to talk about the situation too much. Don't let the negativity spread into other facets of your life. It can quickly get out of hand. Try not to hold a grudge against the difficult person. Remember that the person likely has a hidden burden to deal with that has nothing to do with you. Focus on what's good in your life and be glad you're not the difficult one. It's the antidote to spending time with someone who's difficult. Fill your time with loving, generous, cheerful people who bring out the best in you. Build up your energy reserves for the times when you have to be around the person who tends to drain you dry. It's not always possible to avoid difficult people, especially when they're your family members or coworkers. If the situation gets extremely negative or borderline abusive (like if you're being bullied), you need to avoid the person as much as possible. In fact, you might even need to cut them off entirely. Even though you might want to try to change the person, or you hope that things will get better some day, face reality and figure out if that's really possible. Try setting a firm limit on how much time you spend with the person. For example, if your mom is extremely difficult, and she always cuts you down, you might need to limit the duration of your visits. Try setting a time limit of 1 hour per week. If even that much time is too taxing, cut back even more. If the person is physically, verbally or emotionally abusing you, and this is a pattern that has happened again and again, you need to put your own physical mental safety first and stop seeing the person.
Summary: Don't get dragged down. Spend your time with positive people. Avoid them when you can.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This gives you an opportunity to gauge their potential response so that you make adjustments in your delivery, such as omitting a joke. You can also get a better idea about what they hope to get from your speech. Finally, this allows the audience to see you as a person, making them more likely to relate positively to you. Stand by the door and greet people. Introduce yourself to people as they find their seats. If you're sitting in the audience before your speech, talk to the people around you. Glance over them once or twice on the day of your presentation. This will refresh your memory so that you are less likely to forget information. Don't stress! Trust yourself to remember what you need to say. Speak in a slow, clear voice, taking the time to enunciate each word. At times, it can feel like you're talking too slowly, but it actually makes it easier for the audience to follow your speech. It helps to breathe deeply as you're giving your speech so that you're less likely to talk too fast. This can include intentional hand movements and your movements on the stage. For example, you might want to use your fingers to indicate the point you're on, or drive your hand down to emphasis a point. Use gestures that are natural for you, as forcing them will look fake. However, you should avoid nervous gestures. Make sure your movements are intentional, not a result of fidgeting. Sometimes audiences react differently than you expected, and that's okay. For example, they may not enjoy your humorous elements. If this happens, adjust your tone and delivery slightly to meet their reactions. For example, if your audience is laughing at your jokes, let the room quiet down before continuing. If they aren't laughing, but are smiling or nodding, you don't need to cut out your jokes. Recognize that larger audiences may provide more intense reactions than smaller ones, as people feel less self-conscious in large groups. If your audience seems to be lost, you might lighten your tone and give more explanations. Unnecessary audio-visual aids can be distracting to audience members. This detracts from your speech. Don't read from slides, as people don't enjoy being read to. You can use audio-visual aids in fun ways to add to your presentation. For example, you might include a short video about the latest discoveries in your field. This is one of the best ways to keep your audience engaged. It can also help them remember more from your speech. You can do this by asking them to respond to you or allowing them to ask you questions. Ask the audience to repeat your key phrases. You could also get the audience to make a particular sound or gesture at certain points in the speech. Ask the audience to offer examples or suggestions. Take audience questions. Although it might be tempting to adopt a persona, don't try to be someone you aren't. The audience is there to see you! Have the confidence to put a bit of yourself into your speech. Remember, it's possible to give a professional speech and still be yourself. For example, if you are boisterous and lively in life, then be like that when you speak. However, don't try to force yourself to act that way if it isn't natural.

SUMMARY: Mingle with the audience members before you give your speech. Review your notes before your speech. Articulate your words. Use gestures to emphasize your points. Adjust to follow the audience's reaction. Use audio-visual aids only as needed. Involve the audience. Be yourself.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: California girls are known for their love of the outdoors, especially due to access to many beautiful beaches and national parks. You can embrace this love of the outdoors by making an effort to explore the natural areas where you live on your own, with family, or with friends. This could be weekly hikes, a daily walk in a park nearby, or even a surfing trip to a coastal area with friends. Focus on emulating the California girl way of connecting with nature. Get the California girl look the natural way by going to the beach for a long swim in the ocean and a tanning session in the sun. If you do not live near the ocean, you can spend time tanning outside in your backyard during a warm day or swim in a lake close to your home. Maybe you're lucky enough to have a pool or a friend with a pool, where you can try the California lifestyle of relaxing by the water. Always wear sunscreen before going in the sun or in the water. California cuisine is known for its "fusion" approach and for its focus on natural, locally grown ingredients including fresh (often lightly cooked) vegetables, fresh fruits, and seafood. California is also known for Mexican food like burritos and tacos, Japanese food like sushi and sashimi, and anything made with avocado. You may also show a preference for In-N-Out burgers, a popular burger chain in California. Embrace the California vibes by decorating your room or your home with the laid back aesthetic of California. This means combining new furniture with vintage furniture and focusing on keeping the space open and calming. You can also choose furnishings that are light or dark wood and then adding pops of color in the frames on the walls or the light fixtures in the rooms.
Summary:
Explore the outdoors with friends and family. Head to the beach for a tan and a swim. Dine like a Californian. Decorate your home in the California aesthetic.