INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Speak with beggars on busy, well-lit streets. Remain standing, as crouching or sitting makes you less visible. Don't follow anyone into an empty alleyway or dark corner. If you're giving directions or handing over some food, don't look away from the beggar. Distraction is a common tactic thieves use to rob victims with good intentions. While most beggars aren't criminals, you should always use caution. While driving, you might be tempted to help a beggar at a traffic light by getting out of your car. This holds up traffic and puts you in danger of a traffic accident. Acknowledge them with a nod or a smile, but do it from your car. . If a beggar becomes aggressive, you shouldn't allow yourself to be bullied. Shout to draw attention to yourself. Walk into a nearby business and ask for assistance. If you see a police officer in the area, tell them about your situation.

SUMMARY: Stay where people can see you. Keep your eyes on the beggar. Remain in your car. Protect yourself from aggressive beggars

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Talk to your hedgehog any time you hold, feed, or bathe your hedgehog. This helps him get used to your voice and associate your voice with comfort and safety. Always use a calm reassuring tone. If your hedgehog balls up or raises his quills, you may be speaking too loudly. Talk to your hedgehog when you give him a treat. This will help him associate your voice with something positive. Your hedgehog will enjoy the sound of music and find it soothing. Having music in the background helps your hedgehog adjust to his new environment as well. If there is a constant stream of music, your hedgehog will not be as startled by new sounds. If your hedgehog is accustomed to silence, he will be more afraid of sudden noises. If a noise is loud to you, it is probably too loud for your hedgehog as well. Observe the sounds your hedgehog is making towards you as well. If he is purring, he is happy and content. Your hedgehog will become overwhelmed if you introduce too many new sounds to him at once. If you are talking to him, try to talk without the TV or any music in the background. If you are watching TV, just let the television be the only sound that your hedgehog hears. If you have frequent visitors or there are multiple people in your house, your hedgehog will have to get used to their voices as well. Even sounds such as opening and closing doors can be irritating to your hedgehog.

SUMMARY: Talk to your hedgehog. Play soft music in the background. Introduce new sounds slowly.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You may feel a sense of rejection because your love is not returned. Don't let the fact that your love is one-sided make you feel bad about yourself. Everyone, at some time, has loved someone who didn't love them back. Remember that you are an amazing person and that there are lots of things to love about yourself. Keep a journal or list of reasons why you are lovable. Update it or read it at least daily. Especially if your love doesn't know you, remind yourself that you've given her no reason not to love you. Remember that loving yourself is the first and most important step in getting anyone else to love you. One-sided love can sometimes cause you to feel anxious, stressed, and depressed, so make sure you make the time to do things that keep your attitude positive. Doing things you like will make you happier in general, which will include being happy in one-sided love. Your interests and hobbies are also what could make you interesting to your love. You could end up doing something that makes your love look at you in a positive new light. For example, if you play tennis, then keep practicing to get better and better. Develop new interests. Some research suggests that the same areas of the brain that control your feelings of love control creativity. So put this extra creativity to good use and learn some new skills or talents. Not only can they help you keep a good perspective on the situation, they can also support you. They can remind you of how lovable you are, which makes talking to and spending time with your friends is a good way to be happy when you're in a one-sided love. Talk to them about your feelings and get their opinion on the situation. Talk about things other than your love interest. Your friends want to hear about the rest of your amazing life, too. Trust them to let you know if your feelings are getting out of hand.

SUMMARY:
Boost your self-esteem. Do things you like. Rely on your friends.