In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You may feel personally rejected if someone did not want to be your friend. However, this may not be personal. Try to look at the situation somewhat objectively. If you're being honest with yourself, was the rejection truly personal? Think about relationships in your own life. Chances are, you've rejected someone's friendship in the past. Maybe a classmate or co-worker kept asking you to hang out, and you kept making up excuses. Was this personal? Probably not. You likely just did not click with that particular person, or were too busy for new friendships. The person who rejected your friendship may have done so for similar reasons. Maybe they have a lot on their plate and aren't looking for new friends. Maybe they thought you were perfectly nice, but did not feel a strong enough connection with you. There's a good chance the rejection was not a reflection of your worth as a person. Rejection can cause a major blow to self confidence. You may be left feeling bad about yourself in the wake of a rejection. Instead of indulging feelings of self-pity, try to find ways to build your self confidence. Make a list of everything you like about yourself. Think about everything you've done well throughout the week. Take stock of your talents and abilities. This will all make you feel like a worthwhile person. You should also strive to remember your current relationships. Chances are, you have a lot of good friends now. Just because one person was not interested in your friendship does not mean you're not a good friend. Take time to reconnect with someone you enjoy being around, yet have not spent much time with lately. If you find yourself engaging in a negative internal monologue, stop. Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. This will help bolster your confidence and sense of self-worth. Notice your thoughts throughout the day, particularly in regards to the failed friendship. You may, for example, hear the person who rejected you made plans with a friend of yours. You think to yourself, "I guess I'm just not cool enough to be friends with this person." Stop and redirect your thoughts. Replace negative thoughts with more positive ones. For example, "I didn't click with Sharon, but I know how much Felice values my friendship. I must be doing something right to have a great friend like Felice." Just because you're feeling rejected now does not mean it will last forever. Nothing is permanent in life. When you start to indulge feelings of negativity, stop and remind yourself of your worth. You are not going to feel bad about this rejection forever, even if it feels that way now. Eventually, you will move on and find new, better friends. Keep in mind that your emotions don't always reflect the facts. Yes, it's true that this one connection did not work out. However, that doesn't mean that connections will never happen for you.
Summary: Avoid taking it personally. Boost your own self confidence. Engage in positive self talk. Remember emotions are temporary.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Take your steak out of the fridge and place it on the counter. Let the steak rest for about 1 hour until it reaches room temperature. Let your oven fully preheat as you finish preparing the steaks. Measure out about 1 teaspoon (4 ml) of groundnut or vegetable oil; it doesn't have to be exact. Add the oil to a large, heavy-based frying pan and place the pan on a burner. Turn the heat to high and let the oil heat up until it shimmers. You can use any cooking oil that is flavorless if you don't have vegetable or groundnut oil on hand. Use paper towels to soak up any moisture on the outside of your rump steak. Sprinkle both sides generously with the sea salt, adjusting the amount to your personal tastes as needed. Carefully lower the rump steak into the hot oil in the pan. Be careful not to splash the hot oil. Sear the first side for 3 minutes. You don't need to stir or move the rump steak as it sears. Try not to splash the oil as you flip the steak over. You don't need to stir or move the rump steak as it sears for another 3 minutes. Remove the steak from the heat. Use tongs to move it from the frying pan to a roasting pan. Put the roasting pan in the preheated oven. Remove the steak after the time elapses and place the roasting pan on a heat-safe surface. Be sure to season both sides of the steak. Cover the roasting pan loosely with aluminum foil. Let the rump steak rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing and serving it. This rump steak serves 2 to 3 people, so you can slice it however you like, although thin slices usually work well. Serve the steak while it's still warm with your choice of side dishes. Refrigerate leftover rump steak in an air-tight container and be sure to eat it within 3 days.
Summary: Bring the large rump steak to room temperature. Preheat your oven to 350F (180C). Add the oil to a medium-sized pan and heat it over high heat. Pat the steak dry and season it with the sea salt. Place the steak in the pan and cook the first side for 3 minutes. Flip the steak with tongs and sear the other side for 3 minutes. Transfer the steak to a roasting pan and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Season with pepper and cover the steak with foil for 10 minutes. Slice the rump steak and serve immediately.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A website is a "must have." People surfing the Internet can find you. Also, if someone hears about you by word of mouth, they can go online and learn more about your firm. You should spend considerable time planning your website. Look at the website of your competitors. What information is included? For example, do they list pricing information? Identify what content they provide on the site. For example, they probably provide bios of each employee. But does the website include a blog that explains accounting concepts? This is a good way to showcase your expertise to the public. Hire a professional. Though you can create your own using templates, you'll benefit from having a stylish and neat website. If you provide basic tax preparation services, then you can distribute flyers around your neighborhood. This is an inexpensive way to get your name out. Post flyers at libraries, grocery stores, gyms, and community centers. Make sure to get permission from management before posting your flyers. Your flyer should have multiple ways to contact you: phone, email, and physical address. As an accountant, your services are in demand from other professionals. Accordingly, you should raise your profile at the local Chamber of Commerce and with networking groups such as Business Network International. You can also join various accounting societies. You can also do direct mail to businesses in your area. Identify your target businesses, such as small businesses with revenues below $5 million. Then buy a list from Dun & Bradstreet or Info USA. You can then reach out to them by sending a professional flyer. You'll draw clients if you reach them through public presentations and articles. Remember to identify your target audience, since this will influence where you give presentations. For example, if you want to reach ordinary workers, then you can give presentations at a local community center and publish short articles in your local newspaper. However, if you want to reach businesses, you can present at your local Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, or Elks Club. You should also publish articles in business journals and provide a link on your website. You can create Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages cheaply. They are a good way to interact with your clients. In fact, you can encourage clients to leave reviews at your Facebook or Twitter feed. Of course, maintaining social media accounts can be time consuming, and you need to balance the benefits with the costs. As you get more established, you can hire someone to manage your social media presence, including your website.
Summary:
Create a website. Distribute flyers for basic services. Network with other professionals. Showcase your expertise. Remember social media.