Before you can understand who you want to be, it is key to know what makes you stand out. Learning what makes you different is a process called differentiation, and it is an essential part of self-discovery. Everybody has special gifts and talents that make them unique from people around them. By listing positive qualities that are a core part of who you are, you separate yourself from the potentially toxic influence and pressure of those around you. Try to think of all of the things that make you smile. Perhaps you feel fulfilled when you are playing music, or maybe you enjoy being out in nature. Make a list of everything you enjoy in life. Next ask yourself why these make you happy. Do they relax you during hectic times? Do they provide excitement in an otherwise dull life? By uncovering why they make you happy, you may also learn what makes you unhappy. Once you discover what makes you happy, try spending more time on those activities and practices. Fears, anxieties, insecurities, and self-criticism can prevent you from changing yourself for the better. Such self-destructive thoughts stop you before you can even begin your reinvention. Every time you feel a burst of fear or self-doubt, stop yourself and ask "why do I feel this way?" Once you know why you are nervous, you can take steps to overcoming those insecurities. Talking through your fears with your friends or a therapist can also help you identify the causes of your self-doubt. Try writing in a journal when you feel anxious. Whenever you are feeling bad about yourself, write it down. Not only will it make you feel better but you can reflect on your entries later to figure out the source of your insecurities. Everyone has needs and desires. If you have certain psychological or spiritual demands that are not being fulfilled, you may feel something lacking in your life. Create a hierarchy of your needs, and record what is and is not being satisfied. Are your basic needs (food, water, shelter) being met? Do feel safe in your current relationships or in your physical location? Do you feel loved by those around you? Do you feel as though what you do matters? Are you fulfilled by your job/social life/school? Do you have a creative outlet?
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One-sentence summary -- Write down what makes you unique. Identify what makes you happy. Discover what is holding you back. Find out which needs are not being met.

Q: For example, do some cleaning, pay your bills, and run errands, such as buying groceries you may want during recovery. Remember, you may be incapacitated for some time, so do what you can before the surgery to minimize the demands on you during recovery. Having your home in some order before you go in for surgery will help eliminate some of the emotional stress you may experience during recovery and will make you better prepared to have a good physical recovery. Don't be hesitant to change how you organize things for a time. Daily use items, such as dishes, should be moved to a higher or lower level than normal if you're going to have difficulty leaning over to reach things. Also, think about buying equipment that could make your life easier. For instance, buying a tool to grab items that are located high or low may be key for your recovery. Sometimes after surgery, taking a shower has to be done very carefully. Place shampoo, soap, and other supplies at waist height before you go in for your surgery, so that you can reach them easily in the shower. Make sure to bring special items you may need while staying in the hospital, such as a CPAP machine and your regular medications. If you're having surgery that will affect your range of movement, mobility, or stability, make your home safe by removing obstacles or furniture that may block the entrance to the bathroom or kitchen. You also want to have a bed on the first floor, so that you don't have to climb stairs regularly. Also make sure you will have easy access from your bed to a bathroom or portable commode. You don't want wires or rugs lying around that may trip you and cause you to fall and further injure yourself. Go to your favorite beauty salon and get a haircut, manicure, facial, or pedicure. Depending upon your type of surgery, you may not be able to do this for a few weeks after the operation, so getting it done beforehand will help you to feel like yourself as you recover. However, do not apply nail polish or fake nails to your toes or fingers, as this may interfere with the machine that monitors the oxygen in your blood and you'll only have to be asked to remove it or go home. Meditation, hypnosis, or just deep breathing exercises will allow your mind and your body to cope better with the surgery and heal faster. You should also find activities which calm you down and which you can do as you heal, for example listening to music, drawing, and knitting. It's your choice how you occupy your free time, but try to make sure it is relaxing. Often hospitals lack entertainment, so feel free to bring your own, which you think won't be obstructive to the nurses and other patients.
A: Get your home in order before the surgery. Gather and move supplies that will be helpful during recovery. Rearrange your furniture to make recovery easier. Do personal grooming and pamper yourself before your surgery. Learn ways to relax during recovery.

Article: Remove all fridges from the lot, and delete the phones so that the Sim can't call to get takeout. They'll complain about being hungry, but since they can't get food without a fridge, they'll die of starvation. Children and younger Sims can't die from starvation; the Social Worker will come and get them if their Hunger bar drops too low. If there are tombstones or urns of other Sims on the lot, it's possible for the ghosts to frighten your Sims. When a ghost frightens a Sim, the living Sim's motives will drop; if their motives drop too low, they will die of fright. Generally, the angrier a ghost is, the more likely they are to try and scare a Sim. Certain types of death result in angrier ghosts (such as a Sim killed by fire), and occurrences such as a kicked tombstone, selling the bed they slept in, or their partner marrying someone else will agitate ghosts. Elder Sims will eventually pass away on their own accord, though you can't control when it happens without using cheats. Once you have an Elder Sim, just continue playing them as normal; eventually, when their time is up, the Grim Reaper will come to collect them. If a Sim dies of old age, other Sims cannot plead for the Sim's life. Sims who Grew Up Badly when aging from Adult to Elder will die sooner.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Let your Sim starve. Scare your Sim to death. Allow your Sim to die of old age.

Article: You will need two and a half times the amount of batting as you need foam core. Then, get ready to layer your foam and batting. Make sure to apply an even, thin layer atop the wood base. Let it sit according to package directions. Apply an even layer, and then wait for it to dry. Lay and center a large piece of batting on the table. It will need to wrap around the base and foam to create the upholstered look. Center it on the table so that you will have more than enough batting on every side to wrap around the back of the base. Plug in the staple gun, as needed, and refill it with staples. Affix the batting to the base with staples within the first inch and a half of the edge of the base. Work from the center of each side out toward the corner. Use a hammer to knock loose staples into the wood. Create square corners by folding one side of the batting in toward the other side of the corner. Then, pull the batting up on the second side and affix it with several staples to the base. Make sure not to cut below the staple line.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Buy a large roll of batting from a craft store. Cut a piece of batting in the exact size of the foam core and plywood base. Set your wood base on top of the worktable. Glue the foam to the wood base using foam glue. Glue the batting to the top of the foam with a layer of foam glue. Pick your wood base, foam and batting off the table. Lay the wood base facing down on top of the sheet of batting. Choose a mechanical staple gun, an air compressor staple gun or an electric staple gun to affix the batting and fabric. Starting at the center of one side, fold the batting around the bench and onto the back of the base, pulling fairly hard to create tension. Staple every inch. Create round corners by pulling the batting around the center of the corner and affixing it right at the corner. Continue stapling until the entire edge of the batting is wrapped around the foam core and secured. Cut the excess batting from the bottom of the base.