The size of the circle is completely up to yousmall circles will make small pompoms, and bigger circles will make bigger pompoms. You should have two identical half circles. Cut down the paper you are going to use so that it is significantly smaller than your sheet of scrap paper. Then, place one sheet of paper flat on top of the scrap piece. Keeping it flat on the scrap paper, evenly divide the honeycomb paper into 4 to 8 sections (depending on how large your paper is). Instead of folding the honeycomb paper, draw lines on the scrap paper where each fold would be. Alternate mark colors every other line. If you do not have scrap paper, you can make these marks directly on your paper, using a pencil or thin pen. If you are using a piece of paper that is 4.25"x5.5" (half of an 8.5"x11" piece of paper), consider spacing your lines between 1 1/4 and 1 3/4 inches apart. Keeping your honeycomb paper flat on the scrap paper, run the glue stick vertically across the honeycomb paper where you have made marks in that color. If you are using a thin paper, such as tissue paper, hold it firmly and gently work your glue stick from the middle of the paper to the edges to prevent tearing. Rub firmly to make sure it sticks. Apply glue along the lines of the opposite color as last time. Place another piece of tissue paper on top and rub across to ensure the glue sticks. Be sure that you alternate glue lines between each sheet to continue the honeycomb effect. For a multi-colored pompom, change the color of your paper halfway through the gluing process. For a stripe pattern, change the color of your paper every 5 sheets or so. When you're done gluing sheets of paper, place one of the semicircles on top of the paper and trace loosely around it. Then, cut out the paper so that it is very slightly larger than the cardboard. Once you have cut out the honeycomb paper, glue one piece of cardboard onto each side. To ensure a uniform effect, pull the threaded needle at the top corner of your semicircle. Tie a loose knot, cut the thread, and repeat on the bottom corner. Be sure you've left some slack in your knots, or the pompom will not open. Leave the thread long on one endyou can use this to hang the pompom up later. Pull apart slowly and round into a ball. The honeycomb pattern should become more apparent as you open up the pompom. This will allow the pompom to hold the spherical shape. Enjoy your new decorations!
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One-sentence summary -- Cut a circle out of the cardboard. Cut the cardboard circle in half. Plan the honeycomb paper. Plan the glue lines. Pick a line color. Place another piece of paper on top of the paper you just glued. Apply glue. Repeat the above process with 30 to 40 sheets of paper. Cut the honeycomb paper. Glue the cardboard semicircles onto your honeycomb paper. Use the needle and thread. Hold the cardboard on both ends. Glue the cardboard pieces together. Hang.

. If you are surrounded by people, it will be necessary for you to speak up in order to manage stress and overwhelm. Some introverts may be able to relate to your unique needs. However, not everyoneintroverts and extroverts includedwill understand how you function at your best. That's why you have to tell them. If a parent, coworker, or friend is overwhelming you or making your stress worse, say "I really need to be alone right now so I can think" or "I'd appreciate it if you gave me some time to collect my thoughts." It's a good idea to have a handful of places you can go to in a pinch. For example, at work you might go outside, to a bathroom, or into an empty office. When you start feeling stressed out, get some distance from your usual environment and the people in it that may be contributing to your stress. If you are at work or school, go in an empty office or class room, plug in your headphone and do some deep breathing exercises. If you are at home, you sanctuary may be in your bed or snuggled up on the couch with your dog. Retreat to this place for a short while and recharge. or the internet. In the age of technology, everyone is connected around the clock. If this nonstop connection of emails, app notifications, and social media friend requests is contributing to your stress, take a break from it for a few hours or a few days. There are a host of benefits that come with unplugging from technology. These benefits include getting better sleep, feeling more present in the moment, reducing pain symptoms, increasing productivity, and improving memory retention and mood. If you've never unplugged before, simply choose a full day or a few hours to do it. Let's say you start on Saturday at 8pm and unplug until Sunday at 8pm. Let friends and family know what you are doing in advance so that they don't worry when you don't answer calls or texts. Get away with just your thoughts by escaping into the natural world. Being outdoors can provide much-needed healing and quiet from the over-stimulation you may receive in the modern world. Go for a hike. Sit out near the lake. Take your dog walking around the neighborhood for some fresh air. Research shows that your mood is significantly benefited by spending time in nature. Studies have shown that people who are depressed, stressed, or anxious transform into states of calm and balance after regularly being in natural environments. So, maximize from these benefits by scheduling in a weekly nature break to fend off stress before it gets out of control. Are you suffering from chronic stress and could really use an extended period to rest and rejuvenate? Get some R&R by traveling on your own. If you enjoy going to new places and experiencing new environments, you will likely feel replenished by getting away from it all and going on a solo adventure. Book a flight to a faraway destination that you've always wanted to go to but didn't because friends or family weren't interested. Or, gas up your vehicle and go on a road trip to see various major landmarks. Just be sure to use safe practices when traveling alone, such as not venturing too far away from your hotel at night, not exposing your cash, and listening to your gut when someone makes you uncomfortable. Millions of people travel the world alone each yearso can you!
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Be assertive Locate a place that makes you feel safe and at peace. Unplug from your phone Take a walk in nature. Go on a solo vacation.