context: How to develop a thick skin
Think before reacting.
When you receive a negative comment, your first reaction is probably defensiveness. The urge to react in anger or run to the bathroom and cry might arise.
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next sentence for the context: You may even blush or begin to sweat. Letting yourself think before acting puts you in control.

context: How to be like lemony snicket
Get the costume.
Wear a suit or a long coat, remember, secrecy is key.
The brimmed hat is iconic.
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next sentence for the context: Make sure it appears it came from the twenties; the shadow will ideally hide your face. Lemony has a tattoo of an eye on his ankle.

context: How to be happier by showing gratitude
Remember to say thank you to everyone who performs a small courtesy like opening a door.
The more opportunities you find to say thank you, the better you will feel about your life at the end of the day.
Smile at every cashier, bank teller and bus boy and say " thank you.
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next sentence for the context: " the effects of gratitude are contagious. When you show it to others, they will immediately mirror it back to you.

context: A child is sitting on a counter with a container of water colors. she
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is using a paint brush to apply the paints to her face.