Problem: Article: The skin should start to soften. You may add Epsom salts, bath oils, or even tea if you like, but they're not necessary. Add 1 cup of apple cider vinegar if your calluses are harsh. (Warning: do not add vinegar if you have diabetes or poor circulation.) Be sure to periodically clean the stone or file. Do not overly scrub your feet/hands. 5 minutes is enough time. You want to slowly take down the callus over a month or so. If you begin to feel pain or after you have removed a couple layers of skin, stop. Do not use a pumice stone if you are diabetic. Use a washcloth to scrub your calluses. Make sure that you clean off all of the dead skin. Use a thick foot or hand lotion to hold in extra moisture. Lotions with Urea in them are particularly good. If you are about to go to bed, put on socks or gloves to hold in the moisture and lotion. Repeat this entire process at the end of every week. Reapply lotion to the callused area after showering. Use a thicker cream for the best results.
Summary: Soak your hands, feet or elbows in warm/hot water for ten minutes. Using a pumice stone, or foot file, scrub your calluses. Wash your feet/hands. Pat dry and rub lotion on your feet/hands. Maintain your soft hands/feet.

Problem: Article: Check the tag of your jeans to confirm this, but most jeans are supposed to be washed inside out. Since washing distresses the color and look of the jeans, turning them inside out reduces this a bit. Although denim isn't going to shrink all that much, it's still best to wash new jeans with cold water. Set the washer on a small load cycle and turn the agitation to high if you have the option. Let the basin fill before you put the jeans in it. For front-load washing machines, you won't have the option to fill the machine first. If you have a front-load washer, add the jeans as you normally would. Choose whichever softener you prefer. Measure out to 1 capful of the fabric softener and pour it into the water. Swirl the water around with your hand or a hanger so the softener mixes into the water. Don't add any detergent the first time washing the jeans. Only add fabric softener. For front-load washers, you may have to put the softener in the detergent compartment so it adds to the water during the wash cycle. Put the jeans into the washing machine and press them down under the water. Hold them there long enough that they soak up the water. You want to make sure they soak up the water rather than sit on the top of it. Close the lid and start the washer. If the jeans are especially stiff, stop the machine after it finishes the wash cycle and before the water drains. Add a bit more softener and start the wash cycle over again. It's okay to do this three or four times for extra-stiff, new jeans. If the jeans aren't super stiff, let the washing machine run as normal the first time through. Also, if you run the wash cycle with softener additional times, let the machine run through the whole cycle (including rinse and spin) on the last time.
Summary: Turn your jeans inside out. Fill the washing machine with cold water. Add liquid fabric softener to the water. Push the jeans into the water. Stop the machine after the wash cycle for extra-stiff jeans. Let the washing machine run through the cycle.

Problem: Article: Most of us are unaware that we are unaware of others and their feelings. You can become more aware by stepping back from your behavior and observing yourself. Once you become aware of your behavior, you can begin to make changes. To become more aware, begin by asking yourself the following questions after spending time with a friend: "What did I do make sure the conversation was not centered around me and my interests?" "What did I learn about my friend, her feelings, or her situation today?" Asking questions of others shows that you are engaged in actively participating with another's perspective. If talking to a friend or acquaintance, ask how she feels about the situation you are discussing. Ask how she accomplished a goal or completed a difficult task. People like to know that others care enough about them to find out how they handle situations in their lives. You may be surprised by how much people can open up with a few well-placed, open questions. In a work situation, you might try directly asking another person what she would do to complete a project. In this case, you should focus on listening to and caring about her suggestion, not pushing her to accept your own idea. People who are self-absorbed usually don't care about hurting other people's feelings, in part because they aren't aware of others' feelings. If you're working on overcoming self-absorption, try putting yourself in another's shoes and apologizing if you have done something that may have hurt her. Make your apologies genuine. It matters less what you say and more that you truly feel sorry and empathize with the other person's feelings. If you're new to apologizing or practicing empathy, your apology may be awkward; that's okay. It will get easier as you have more experience, and the occasion for apology may lessen with time as well. Take care not to interject your own experience before others are finished talking about their experiences. Listen to what is said by others, and try to enjoy and grow from conversations, even if you do not get the opportunity to contribute. You should have paid attention so well that you could repeat it back to them and be able to remember key phrases. These habits will let people know that you've heard them and respect them. It also helps if you're flexible when listening. Don't commit to a firm stance before a conversation. Instead, let yourself be convinced by another person's ideas or point of view. Try to pay enough attention so you can summarize someone's story and explain how she felt about the circumstance. Start thinking and caring about your friends even when you are not with them. If someone you know is going through a challenging time, send her a message or do something nice for her to show that you're thinking about her. Remember what your friends said the last time you talked. Follow up with questions or comments about what you talked about. Try doing little things that show you care. For example, pick up the phone to see how the person might be feeling. This will show them that you care about what's troubling or interesting them. Don't just tell someone that you are supportive or care about her. Show her that you do through your actions. This includes listening to her, but also going out of your way to value her opinions. For example, you might ask for her opinion about a big purchase you're considering. Asking for her advice will make her feel valued. Take a break from thinking about yourself and do something for those who need your help. Consider volunteering at a local charity or food shelter. Practice doing things without expecting anything in return. This will develop your sense of empathy and concern for others. Make sure you're valuing your friendships for what they are and not what they'll get you. You need to stop using people or activities purely for your own gain. The line between self-love and self-absorption is not an easy one to define. It is important to love and acknowledge yourself while making sure that you are noticed and heard by others. Self-esteem prevents others from disrespecting you or hurting your feelings, but this doesn't mean that you can harm others to your benefit. Self-love is all about balance. If you have compassion for yourself as well as others, then you are not self-absorbed.
Summary:
Develop awareness. Start asking questions when you spend time with others. Apologize when you hurt someone. Be mindful when having a conversation. Take a genuine interest in others. Do something for others. Support good self-esteem, or self-love.