If you're thankful for the things in your life, it shows. It also overflows to the people in your life because you show you are grateful for them. To learn to be more grateful, try keeping a gratitude journal where you write down 2 to 3 things you are thankful for every day. You can also use social media as your "journal," making a gratitude post everyday. People like other people who have passion and who are able to have fun with their work. If you find what you're passionate about, more people will want to know you, especially if they are passionate about the same things. If you don't know where to begin, try joining local hobby clubs, which you can find through your parks and recreation department. You can also try checking out books on various topics from the library. If you're going to meet someone or going to a party, take a moment to find your center by grounding yourself. Basically, you want to make yourself be present for your encounter, so you're clearing your mind. Close your eyes. Feel the weight of your body on the ground in your feet and on the chair you're sitting on. Breathe in deeply, counting to four. Breathe out deeply, also counting to four. Focus on your center, and keep breathing until you feel your mind clearing.
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One-sentence summary -- Practice gratitude. Find your passion. Ground yourself before social events.

Q: You can advance to more difficult reading materials from there. If you attempt to read material that is too challenging initially you are more likely to become discouraged. While challenging yourself to read at a more advanced level is a wonderful goal, studies have shown that if you allow yourself to become discouraged while reading you will be less likely to achieve that goal in the long run. Skim the first few pages. If you have trouble understanding what the author is trying to say, you may not enjoy the book. If you have chosen a book with a very narrow focus, like a scientific work or a specific historical treatise, you might want to instead familiarize yourself with books on more general topics first. Use the five finger rule. Pick a book, and read the first two or three pages. Put one finger up for every word you can't pronounce or don't know the meaning of. If you've put up 5 or more fingers, the book is probably too hard. Educators have been using this method for years, and it can be applied for children as well as adults. . Building a greater vocabulary will make reading easier and more fun in the future. The more words you are exposed to, the more your vocabulary will grow. If you don't understand a word, first try to use context clues to figure out what it means. Frequently, the rest of the words in a sentence will offer hints about what a particular word means. Look up words in the dictionary that you do not recognize or understand. Write down these words to review later to solidify them in your memory and make them a part of your vocabulary. Keep of a collection of these words for your own reference. Use new words you learn in your everyday speech. Putting words into action in your everyday life will ensure that you remember them. Studies have shown that people who spend more time reading, and take in a greater volume of reading material, develop a more extensive vocabulary and greater reading comprehension. This improves their ability to take in knowledge more generally. As with anything else, developing reading skills takes work. Set aside time to read every day. Literacy experts disagree about exactly how much time you should devote to reading, given that it varies according to age, skill level, and ability. A good rule to remember, however, is consistency. Try to read every day. If you need to take frequent breaks while reading, go ahead. Even while practicing, reading should be an enjoyable experience. Take a book with you on a morning bus or train commute, or read on your lunch break. Having access to reading materials during moments of down time makes it more likely that you will read regularly. Read the words out loud. Reading out loud, alone or to someone, can improve how you read and spell. However, don't force a nervous reader to read aloud, especially in a group setting. Fear of shame and humiliation can make some unsure readers dread the experience. Visualize the story, pay attention to the introduction of characters and places. Try to see each in your mind. "Seeing" the story will make it more real to you and easier to remember.
A: Start at a comfortable reading level. Expand your vocabulary Practice, practice, practice.

Article: . Make sure they also write their names on their papers. The guest who matches the most "poo" to the correct candy bars wins the game. If you have multiple correct entries, then draw for a winner.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Provide a piece of paper and a pencil to each guest. Allow the guests to examine and sniff the diapers. Instruct your guests to write down the names of the candy bars they think are in each diaper. Place a basket at the end of the diaper table to collect the guests' entries. Check the entries. Give the winner a party favor bag filled with an assortment of the chocolate candy bars that you used in the game.

Problem: Article: Maybe you've been putting off writing a letter or email to someone. Maybe you've got a long to-do list in your head, and you should write it down. Taking a long car ride as a chance to do some writing is a great way to keep yourself entertained. You can also journal, write stories, or get caught up on homework. It's okay to use a long car ride to take a break from everything. This includes electronics, the internet, even reading. Watch the landscape roll by the window and let your mind wander. If your travel mates aren't up for a game, there's plenty you can do on your own. You can play the alphabet game: look for letters A - Z on signs and license plates. You can also play solitaire with a deck of cards. If you have a smartphone or tablet, download a few games that might be fun for the ride. You can also bring your favorite games to use with your portable gaming devices.
Summary: Write. Take a break! Play solo games.

Article: If you have not already done so, peel and slice 2 to 3 bananas, and put them into a plastic bag. Leave them in the freezer overnight so that they are nice and firm. The more milk you add, the creamier the ice cream will be. You can use almond milk or coconut milkor any other non-dairy milk. If you are making mint chocolate chip ice cream, use only 2 bananas. All other flavors will require 3. Bananas are sweet on their own, but not everyone likes their taste. You can change the flavor to a certain extent by adding some additional ingredients. Here are some ideas to get you started: To make chocolate ice cream, add teaspoon of vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder. To make mint chocolate chip ice cream, add teaspoon of peppermint extract. You can also add a drop or two of green gel food coloring. To make strawberry ice cream, add 1 cup (200 grams) of sliced, frozen strawberries and teaspoon of vanilla extract. To make vanilla ice cream, add teaspoon of vanilla bean paste or teaspoon of vanilla extract. From time to time, you may have to pause the blender/food processor, and push any lumps or clumps down towards the bottom with a rubber spatula. Keep blending until everything is evenly mixed together. At this point, your ice cream is done. You can step it up by adding in some extras, however. Toss in some chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or sprinkles, and gently fold them in with a rubber spatula. If you are making mint chocolate chip ice cream, you might want to stir in a handful of chocolate chips (dark chocolate or vegan). If you are making strawberry ice cream, you might want to stir in a handful of diced, frozen strawberries. At this point, the ice cream is ready as a soft-serve style. If you want it to be more firm, transfer it into a freezer-safe container, and leave it in your freezer for 30 minutes.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Peel, slice, and freeze the bananas ahead of time. Add all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor. Add some flavor. Blend until everything is smooth. Stir in some extras for texture. Serve the ice cream, or freeze it for another 30 minutes.