Instead of using butter to cook your vegetables use olive oil. Depending on how much chopped vegetables you have, use tablespoon to 1 tablespoon of olive oil to cook your vegetables. You can add the oil to the pan prior to adding your vegetables or stir the vegetables in the oil in a bowl or Ziploc bag. While cooking your vegetables, you can also add in meats like chicken, fish, or beef. If adding in meat, start with a tablespoon of olive oil. You can also make a marinade for your meat with olive oil. This marinade works well with poultry, meat, and seafood. Place your meat in a pan and pour the marinade over it. Then, allow it to marinate for at least one hour. You can even marinate the meat overnight for a stronger flavor. Combine the following ingredients by whisking or blending: cup of fresh lemon juice teaspoon of pepper teaspoon of salt or to taste 3 crushed cloves of garlic cup of coarsely chopped fresh parsley cup of coarsely chopped basil, cilantro, dill, oregano, or other herbs you like. cup of EVOO. Extend the life of your cake and baked goods by using olive oil instead of butter. The vitamin E in olive oil preserves the freshness of baked goods. Substituting olive oil in your baked goods increases the monounsaturated fats, decreases saturated fats, and decreases cholesterol in the baked goods. If a recipe calls for a certain amount of butter, simply use cup of olive oil for every cup of butter. For savory breads and sweets such as cakes, cookies, and other desserts, use the lighter version of olive oil instead of EVOO. This lighter version has a neutral taste and can withstand high-heat cooking methods.

Summary: Stir-fry with olive oil. Marinate with olive oil. Bake with olive oil.

Going to a rave to dance is all about having fun and releasing stress or negative emotions. Don't get too caught up on dancing correctly because it can take away from the fun that you're having. Instead, let loose and don't be afraid to act silly or over the top. Have as much fun as you can. Realize that other people are there to have fun and probably aren't even paying attention to you if you're new at dancing. Dancing at a rave should come naturally be a fun release, not rehearsed choreography. Don't get too caught up in executing the perfect dance moves or you may overthink it and it won't be fun. Instead, try to do what comes naturally to you. If you're new to raves or feel stressed about dancing in a social situation, bring some friends with you. They will make you feel more comfortable and confident to be yourself and to have fun. You and your friends can form a circle and all dance together. Don't touch or start dancing with random strangers. Instead, make eye contact, gauge their response, and ask them if they would like to dance. If a stranger wants to dance, remember to respect their space and try to match their energy.

Summary: Have fun and relax. Trust your intuition and don't overthink it. Bring friends to reduce your stress. Make eye contact and ask if you want to dance with someone.

You never know for sure what a bully might do, so confronting the bully in a place with many witnesses can make the confrontation safer. It also means there will be many witnesses if the bully tries anything physically violent. You can confront the bully it in the hall at school, in the cafeteria, etc. Choosing a place where there will be adults is also preferable because they can help keep the situation from escalating. Bullies thrive on your insecurity and will often pick on people who they think are easy targets. By physically standing up to them, you are sending the message that you aren't afraid. Sometimes simply standing up to a bully will make them back off. Tell the bully in a confident and certain tone to stop. Don't get emotional. Simply tell them, in a matter of fact way, to stop. Having a friend for moral support can make a big difference when confronting a bully. Having a friend with you can also isolate the bully and make it more difficult for he or she to continue their abuse. Therefore, having a friend with you makes you a more difficult target for bullying. Also, be there for your friends when they need to confront a bully. Your friend does not need to say anything or even actively participate. Their presence alone can make the difference. A bully wants you to be upset. Do your best to show the bully that you do not care what they say. It can be very difficult to to stay cool when you are being bullied, but it can make a big difference. Keep a neutral face. Don't show your anger, even if you feel it. No matter how mean the bully is, respond with phrases like "that's interesting" and "ok, thanks." This will help to disarm the bully. Do not be afraid to go to an adult when bullying becomes a problem. Sometimes you will be unable to deal with the problem by yourself. In these cases, get help. You may feel pressure not to get an adult involved, but when bullying becomes serious, it is the right thing to do. Staying and fighting will only make things worse and can get you in trouble too. Always report physical violence to a teacher, principal or other trusted adult in the school.
Summary: Confront the bully in public. Stand up and be confident. Bring a friend with you when you confront the bully. Show the bully that you don't care. Tell a teacher or other trusted adult. If the confrontation escalates to physical violence, walk away.