Having a positive attitude will help you experience plenty of positive emotions. These are moments when you're not bogged down by negative emotions. A positive attitude can help you find more fulfillment and enjoyment in life. It can also help you recover from negative experiences more quickly. Research suggests that stress and other negative emotions can contribute to health issues such as coronary heart disease. Replacing negative emotions with positive ones can improve your overall well-being. Positive emotions can also slow progression toward disease. This happens because positive emotions shorten the duration of negative emotional arousal. In addition to physical benefits, a positive attitude produces a "broad, flexible cognitive organization and ability to integrate diverse material." These effects are linked to increases in neural dopamine levels, which improve your attention, creativity, and ability to learn. Positive emotions also improve a person's ability to cope with difficult situations. Building and maintaining a positive attitude can help you be more resilient to negative life events such as trauma and loss. People who experience positive emotions during bereavement tend to develop healthy long-term plans. Having goals and plans may result in an overall better sense of well-being about a year after bereavement. In an experiment on emotional resilience and stress responses, participants were given a stressful task to complete. The results showed that all participants were anxious about the task, regardless of how naturally resilient they were. But the more resilient participants returned to a calmer state more quickly than the participants who were not as resilient.

Summary: Understand that a positive attitude will reduce negative emotions. Recognize the link between positive emotions and physical health. Link positivity, creativity and attention. Recover from negative life events more quickly.

A thesis statement is a single sentence that summarizes what the reader will learn in your writing. It needs to be clear, concise, and in the first paragraph of most writing. Ineffective writing will often attempt to create "suspense" or delay the main ideas to try to include "hooks" in the early parts of writing. It's far more effective to just get to the point and let your strong ideas do the work. Don't stress too much about paragraphs. Each time you change ideas, it's probably time for a new paragraph. When you've written all there is to write about each idea, start a new paragraph. As you're writing, include all your good supporting details for each main point, and be sure that you connect each main idea back to the thesis it should be supporting. Make the connection explicit and clear. Avoid vague and abstract language. Instead of writing, "Seriously crazy weather is sometimes reported in Florida," use concrete details. Write, "Summer weather in Florida is often extremely humid and damp." " Periodically, it's important to remind the reader why what they're reading is important, and what it should be proving. This helps to transition between sentences and paragraphs. After introducing a supporting detail, use signpost phrases like, "This displays..." or "It's important to note that..." Most inexperienced writers write too short, and haven't fully explained the connections between their main ideas, support, and thesis. If you're worried about running too short in your writing, focus on explaining more, not filling the draft with fluff. As you're writing your draft, don't worry about "sounding smart." The first draft of any writing needs to focus on communicating your ideas, not impressing someone with your vocabulary.

Summary: Start with your most important main idea, called your thesis. Get right to the point. Use one paragraph for each important idea. Connect each main idea to your thesis. Be specific. Give the reader "signposts. Err on the side of over-explaining. Focus on writing your ideas, not the wording.

Various species of small aquatic worms make up the core diet of betta fish in the wild. The most common worm for betta fish is the bloodworm, which comes live, freeze-dried, frozen, or in a gel, but these aren't very nutritious and are better used as treats. Brine shrimp is a good option or glassworms (tubifex worms), but specially made betta pellets and gels are best. Live tubifex often carry parasites or bacteria, so they should be avoided. The best live worms to use are white worms, grindal worms, and black worms. These worms are available at most major pet stores. You can use either live or frozen insects. The best options are Daphnia, also known as a water flea, and fruit flies. These insects will be available at most pet stores. Flightless fruit flies are often sold live in jars for reptile use but are also useful for feeding fish. To serve the flies, shake some into a plastic bag and place in the freezer for a few minutes. This will slow down the insects. Then, quickly pour the flies into the tank. Scoop out any that are not eaten. There are various frozen meats that betta fish can also eat. You can use brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, or frozen beef heart. These options will be available at most major pet stores. Beef heart and rich meats can dirty the tank with oils and proteins, so this should be a rarer treat.

Summary: Feed it worms. Feed it insects. Feed it other options.

Dark colors tends to be more office-appropriate than bright hues, so opt for jeans in a solid color such as maroon, plum, or navy. No matter what color you select, make sure your jeans fit well and are not ripped or distressed. The best work jeans will be uniform in color, made of a thicker grade of denim, and not too tight. Skip jeans with embellishments such as studs or rhinestones to keep a more polished, professional look. Skinny or low-slung jeans may be considered inappropriate for some offices. If you work in a conservative setting, play it safe with wide-legged, higher-waisted jeans. If you work in a more formal setting, pair your jeans with a formal blouse or tucked-in collared shirt. For a more casual look, you can also try a simple tank top in a nice, silky fabric. Either way, stick with a neutral colored option. White, cream, grey, tan, and black are all good bets. At a loss? A crisp white button down goes well with nearly any colored jeans. For a more formal look, add a blazer in a dark neutral color like camel, navy, or black. A blazer will dress up even more casual colored jeans and make the whole look more office appropriate. For chillier days, a classic tan trench coat is also a good option for topping off your colored jeans outfit.. To ensure your look remains professional, finish it off with a pair of nice, office-appropriate shoes. A pair of loafers, flats, or ankle boots work well with most pants. If you work at a more formal office, you can dress your look up with some simple pumps. Skip large belts and flashy jewelry. The colored pants on their own will make enough of a statement for office environments.
Summary: Choose a darker colored denim for a professional look. Pair with a conservative blouse in a neutral color. Top the look with a classic blazer or trench coat. Keep your accessories and shoes understated.