Problem: Article: At the end of the day, your feet are more swollen from a full day of activity. Shopping at the end of the day will help you get a better idea of how your heel will truly fit. You would hate to try your heels on in the morning and then have them be too tight when you wear them in the afternoon. Walk around in your heels before you buy them. If you feel like the heels are tight or uncomfortable in any way, you may want to choose another pair. Your feet should feel supported and balanced when you have on your heels. Any pain you feel in the store will only get worse the longer you wear the heels. For example, if the back of the shoe is rubbing your heel in the store, you will probably develop a blister if you wear the heels in real life. Try to walk on different surfaces in the store as well. Your heels will different on carpet than walking on a harder surface. Find shoes that have enough space for your toes. Cramped toes and shoes that are not wide enough will definitely cause pain. If you consistently wear heels without enough toe space, you will increase your chances of developing hammer toes, corns, bunions, and arthritis. Round toes and almond toes provide much more room than the classic pointy toes. Pointy toes with even a slightly rounded almond shape provide more room than the classic wedge-shaped pointy toes. A deeper toe box provides much more room overall than a shallower one.Pointy toes with deep toe boxes will pinch less than round toes with extremely shallow toe-boxes. The ideal heel height is between one and three inches. Walking in heels over three inches changes how you walk and puts more stress on your lower back, knees, and ankle. However, choose a heel height that you are comfortable with. Luckily, there are many different heel heights to choose from. Kitten heels are between 1.5 to 2 inches. These heels are good for all day wear. The 3 inch heel is considered a classic heel height and is acceptable to wear to work. A 4 inch heel is appropriate for after work and weekend activities. A 5 or 6 inch heel is less comfortable and more difficult to walk in. You may want to save these for when you will not do a lot of walking and only plan to wear them for a few hours. You can return your shoes as long as you do not wear them outside. Wear your heels around your house as much as you can. Wear them when you cook dinner, wash dishes, or do laundry. It is best to wear them for a couple of hours. Shoes that seem comfortable at first may not be after a few minutes, or even an hour or two. You'll notice that heels cause your steps to be shorter; this is normal.The higher the heel, the shorter your steps will be. Don't try to stride like you would in sneakers. When you walk, make sure you keep your heels vertical; do not let them roll to the side. This will lead to the heel slipping and cause you to fall.
Summary: Shop at the end of the day. Wear them around the store. Assess how your toes feel. Select a heel height. Practice walking at home before taking your heels out.

Problem: Article: A common misconception about people who are quiet or reserved is that they do not have any friends. This is simply not true. In fact, some quiet/reserved individuals find it easier to build strong friendships with people, in part because they focus on getting to know the other person instead of making idle small talk or going on about themselves. You don't necessarily need to find friends who are also quiet/reserved, but you should ensure that the people you surround yourself with are understanding of your quiet/reserved tendencies. Seek out people who are understanding and accepting. If you don't know who in your social circle might be understanding and accepting, try talking to people and getting to know them. Some quiet, reserved individuals find that their personality traits allow them to tap into their own feelings. Recognizing and understanding how you feel about a person, idea, or subject is an important part of cultivating self-awareness, which can help you better navigate the world. Make time to reflect on your day. If you're working on being more quiet and introspective, you should have some spare time to reflect on yourself and your day. Figure out which of your life's experiences have been the most meaningful or enlightening, and examine why and how those experiences changed you. When you do talk with others who are close to you, ask them for honest feedback about your behavior and your ideas. Let them know that you want to be more aware of yourself and the way you think and act, and that an outsider's perspective would be very useful in helping you learn more about yourself. Many introverted personality types devote a lot of time and energy towards something they're passionate about. Though this obviously is not an absolute for all quiet/reserved individuals, it is a common trait, and it may help you become more grounded and comfortable in your quiet/reserved personality. Think back to your childhood. What activities did you enjoy doing the most? If you loved drawing/finger painting, perhaps you could take up art. If you loved reading and writing, try taking a writing class. The things that were most meaningful to you at an early age of development are probably still lingering in your mind just below the surface. If you still can't figure out where your passions lie, think about the things in your life now that spark your curiosity. What excites you in your day-to-day life? If you're a quiet/reserved individual, chances are you feel intimidated or frustrated with many social situations. For some people, even going shopping can be stressful because of the interactions with strangers it will require. Fortunately, there are some ways you can navigate social situations which reduce your stress and discomfort, including: wearing headphones while walking, taking public transportation, or browsing in a store avoiding people who seem upset or irritated avoiding or politely disengaging from small talk with strangers
Summary:
Find friends who understand you. Try to be more self-aware. Cultivate your interests. Learn to navigate social situations.