Problem: Article: Select the brewing stand while facing it to open the brewing stand. Click and drag your bottles into the three squares at the bottom of the page. In Minecraft PE, tap a square, then tap the water bottle icon on the left side of the page. On the console version, press Y or triangle with the water bottle selected. Place the Nether wart in the top square of the crafting page. Click and drag blaze powder onto the top-left square in the brewing stand window. Doing so will prompt the base potionknown as an "Awkward Potion"to begin brewing. Skip this step in Minecraft PE. On the console version, just press Y or triangle with the blaze powder selected. Now that you have the Awkward Potion as a base, you can add a secondary ingredient to modify the potion. Place your secondary ingredient (e.g., a rabbit foot) in the square at the top of the brewing stand. The potion will begin brewing again. Your blaze powder from the first round should be good for 20 brew cycles. Your potion is now ready to be consumed.
Summary: Open your brewing stand (Crafted from a blaze rod and 3 cobblestone). Place your water bottles in the stand. Add a Nether wart. Add blaze powder. Place the Awkward Potion(s) back in the brewing stand. Add a secondary ingredient. Place the potion in your inventory.

Problem: Article: The author of the book on being interesting, literally titled How to Be Interesting, has said that the first step to being interesting is to actually show up. Go to things, socialize, meet people. You can show up basically as an observer of other interesting people and let that be a learning experience for you, or you can show up and be a little bit more of the life of the party. But the main thing is to show up. Consider this part of the exploration process. If you're at a party, make a circuit of the room, or try something on the table you've never had before. Stepping out of your comfort zone like this instantly gives you something to talk about with another guest. Remember, being interesting doesn't mean that you left the biggest impression, or that you're the one telling the story that grabs everyone's attention. Rather, it means that you left a positive impression on the people you interacted with or had a good conversation with them, and they want to get to know you. Most captivating people are often good listeners. Impressing people can be great but it can also devolve into status jockeying, one-upmanship, and envy. People love to talk about themselves and all the while there is a dearth of good listeners. Let the other person talk. This is straight from Dale Carnegie's classic book How to Meet Friends and Influence People. Ask people what they've been up to or what their hobbies are. Then talk about that. You've become interesting simply by showing an interest. If you know about the topic, the similarity will bond you. If you don't, ask them to explain and listen as they talk about something they love. You should have at least three stories that reliably entertain, inform, and engage other people. Rehearse your "act" just like a comedian. Don't count on making up good "material" on the spot; comedians don't do this and neither should you. Keep in mind that people are generally more interested in stories about other people, rather than things. Human beings are fascinated by their own behavior. Capitalize on this. Being interesting is as much about how you say something as what you have to say. Two people can tell the same story, but one person can do it in a droning, boring way and the other in a punchy, engaging bit. You want to be the latter. Everyone has certain things about them that people tend to ask about over and over. Common topics include work, school, family, recent trips, etc. It helps to have mini-speeches and stories prepared for these topics. That way, if someone asks, you'll have something ready to go. When you're speaking, words only account for 7 percent of what is conveyed. Voice tone and body language are far more important. Inject humor and personality into what you're saying. Laugh. Smile. Be passionate. Gesture. Think about the most interesting person you know; chances are that this person had a manner of being that drew you to them - were they relaxed or confident or outgoing or enigmatic? Try to replicate this. Read other people. What you tell your parents about your recent trip to Europe will differ from what you tell new friends. If you notice people's attention wandering, try to switch it up, or ask a question. Bravery is needed to have contrary opinions and take unexpected paths. You don't have to be like everyone else and you shouldn't want to be. If you're not courageous, you're going to be hanging around the water cooler, talking about the guy who actually is. Play around. Don't be afraid to just be yourself.
Summary: Show up and talk. Be a good observer and a great listener. Talk about another person's interests. Have good stories ready to go. Learn to present what you have to say in an engaging manner. Develop an instinct. Be brave. Have fun!

Problem: Article: Admitting the problem is the first major step in dealing with it. If you first recognize the signs of your problem, you can then learn to modify your behavior. Signs and symptoms of a gambling problem include: getting a thrill from taking gambling risks, taking increasingly bigger gambling risks over time, a preoccupation with gambling, reliving past gambling experiences (through imagination or telling stories), using gambling as a way to escape problems or negative feelings, feeling guilt or remorse after gambling, and repeated failed efforts to cut back on gambling. Additional social issues associated with gambling include: taking time away from work or family life to gamble, concealing or lying about gambling, and borrowing money or stealing to gamble. Gambling excessively can cause many issues including: relationship problems, financial issues, legal problems, occupational concerns (job loss), substance use, poor health, and mental health issues (such as depression). Do you lose time from work to gamble? Do you extend yourself beyond your means by gambling away money that you have set aside to pay your rent, mortgage, or other bills? Do you use credit cards to gamble? Are you secretive about where the money's gone to after you've gambled? Make a list of all of the consequences you have encountered due to your gambling. Also, identify people you have hurt as a result of your gambling such as family and friends. Knowing the risks of gambling may help encourage people who gamble to consider the consequences before deciding to gamble. Excessive gambling can lead to depression, anxiety, aggression, increased suicide risk, relationship issues and stress-related illnesses. Gambling also increases stress levels (via the stress hormone cortisol) and your heart rate, which can lead to health risks. Pathological and addictive gambling can result in decreased decision-making skills and reduce your ability to evaluate the consequences of your actions. Don't be secretive about your finances or your gambling. Be honest with yourself and others about money spent gambling. Pay bills immediately, when you have funds set aside to pay them. Add up losses and keep a running tally. When you've added up losses from a gambling session, list the things that you might have purchased with that money, or other debts you could have paid down. Admit it to yourself and others when you have gambled.
Summary:
Recognize your behavior for what it is. Accept the consequences of your gambling. Understand the risks of gambling. Be honest about your gambling.