Q: Put your contact information on your About page as well as a separate Contact page of your portfolio Web site. Your About page or separate "Hire Me" page should identify you professionally, represent you as trustworthy, display your qualifications and show off your best work as described in the General Advice section. You can include a "Hire Me" button that either links to this information from another page or to an e-mail contact application. Linking to the Web sites of clients you've worked for or to your LinkedIn profile is valid; linking to your personal Web site or to your pictures on Facebook generally is not. Include keywords that people looking for your services are likely to use, such as the type of writing you specialize in and where you're located. If you write copy in Denver, use "Denver copywriter" or "Denver copywriter" as keywords. Place keywords in your Web page title bars and in the page text in a natural, readable way. Overuse of keywords in text will turn clients off, and many search engines will now reject sites with overused keywords. If you have keywords that people are likely to misspell (e.g., "writter" for "writer"), you may want to include those misspellings as keywords - just not as keywords that are visible on the text of any of your Web pages.
A: Make it easy for clients to contact you. Make it clear you're looking for work. Avoid irrelevant hyperlinks. Be SEO friendly.

Q: It's hard not getting what you want, and acknowledging that you're receiving a different outcome than your desired one is one way to show compassion for yourself. Think about how you feel and why you might feel that way. If you're sad or upset, don't be afraid to acknowledge and express those feelings. Say to yourself, "It's hard not being able to change something to an outcome I want." Discussing the situation with your friends can help you normalize your experience. It can be very helpful to hear that your feelings are normal and they would feel similarly, too. It is easy to get very upset with relationships do not go as hoped. But usually these are imperfections rather than "dealbreakers". A disagreement or argument typically is not as serious as abuse, for example. Example: You had a falling out with a friend and you need someone to apologize to you to feel at peace. Perhaps it feels like that is the only way to experience peace, but does it have to have that outcome? Maybe you need to simply let go of the friendship and move on, as irritating as it is. You can experience peace even when you don't get what you want. Example: Your friend dies in a car accident. Of course, there is no way around this loss. However, you accept in time that what has happened cannot be undone, and your friend's love, friendship, and lessons will always be with you even if he or she is not. You can move on from hurt feelings by choosing to do so. You don't need anything from someone else to move on or let go. Try saying "I choose to forgive this person and move on with my life." You may not feel it or believe it at first, but that's okay. Feeling in control of outcomes and the environment is associated with an increased sense of well-being. Feeling out of control can be threatening. If you're having a hard time letting go of something, think about what is actually in your control. If you cannot control a situation, control how you '''respond''' to it. For example, you may not be able to change the fact that you did not get accepted to medical school. However, you can control how you react to it and how much it affects how you feel. For example, you may feel sad, upset, and not smart enough. Yet, does this define how intelligent or worthy you are? Choose to maintain your sense of self even when you don't get what you want. While something may feel hugely impactful to you right now, ask yourself how it will affect your future. Will it ultimately matter in five years? Are there positive things that can happen, even if you didn't get what you wanted? Even if you feel disappointed now and don't know what to do, it doesn't mean that other opportunities will not arrive for you that will benefit you. Think about what other opportunities may be available for you. Maybe you didn't get your dream job, but you may find a similar opportunity, or you may decide to pursue a different direction in your career. Consider, too, past disappointments. Did you eventually get over them? Did they impact your life irreparably, or were you able to move forward and let them go? This can help you gain perspective.
A: Show compassion to yourself. Consider what you actually need, rather than what you desire. Recognize what's in and out of your control. Look at the big picture.

Q: If you feel like you can only hang out with people if it's at a party or out at a nice dinner, you may limit the total amount of time you could be spending with people you enjoy. However, if you go out of your way to plan small 'dates' throughout the week with a variety of friends, you'll fill up your free time with socializing, which will practically remove loneliness from your life altogether. Going out with friends doesn't need to take much time or money. Whether you meet someone new at the coffee shop or you call up an old friend, try some of these easy 'date' ideas: Go for coffee or to a cafe Take a walk through a local park Run errands together (specifically with a close friend/family member) Cook a new recipe together Grab lunch during your break at work It's easy to feel lonely and overwhelmed when the future seems bleak and devoid of any plans. If you have something to look forward to - whether it be a big event or a meeting with someone you miss - you'll probably feel less lonely and more excited for what's to come. Take time to make a list of possible activities you might want to partake in. Then, spend a few days planning out the event to the fullest extent, so that you are fully prepared and stress-free. If you're able, include other people in the planning process and the final event for extra lonely-punching effect. Consider plans like: Going on a weekend trip to a new place Hosting a big dinner party or bonfire Going to a music festival or other related event If spending time out with friends or away from your home isn't an option for you, you might consider getting a pet to help fight loneliness. Studies have shown that people who have pets are much less likely to experience depression and loneliness than those who do not. Cats and dogs are generally considered the best pets for fighting loneliness, as they are happy to interact with you and enjoy physical contact (for the most part). Pets provide company and a good distraction from any negative feelings that may be bogging you down. Keep in mind that getting a pet is a big responsibility, and does require a large amount of time and care. If a dog or cat won't work for your lifestyle, birds and rodents are common pets that may also help. Sometimes, a change of scenery is all that is needed to freshen up your life and make you feel a bit happier. Not only that, but getting out and about exposes to you new opportunities for friends and hobbies. Keep in mind that just because you go out, doesn't mean you have to go out with people. You can conquer your loneliness even if you go out alone, so long as you are doing something you enjoy. Try going to a new cafe for work or studying, or simply visit your favorite part of the city. Becoming dependent on your bed or couch is a fast track to loneliness. Do your best to get out and try new things, even when all you may want to do is binge watch Netflix.
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Make small plans with friends, often. Make big plans so that you have events to look forward to. Consider getting a pet. Avoid staying at home all the time.