First person narrators often have a particular way of seeing the world, which is based on their backstory. Give your first person narrator a narrative voice that is distinct and particular to them. Consider the narrator's age, class, and background. Use these elements to create the voice of the first person narrator. For example, if your narrator is a Latino teenager who lives in the Bronx, they will have a distinct narrative voice that may use Spanish phrases and teenage slang as well as standard English. With a first person narrator, you want the reader to view the world of the story through their perspective. This means describing scenes, other characters, and settings from the point of the view of the narrator. Try to filter all the action in the story through the first person narrator so the reader gets a sense of their point of view. For example, rather than say, "I couldn't believe what I was seeing. A killer spider skittered towards me and I thought, I'm dead," focus on describing the action straight from the viewpoint of the narrator. You may write, "This couldn't be what I was seeing. A killer spider skittered towards me. I'm dead." Try not to let the first person narrator get bogged down by backstory or long descriptions, especially if you're writing in the present tense. Keep the pace and action of the story moving forward. Focus on keeping your narrator in the action in every scene. For example, rather than write, "I tried to talk to Sara about how I felt but she didn't want to listen to what I had to say," you may put this content in a scene with dialogue and action. You may write instead, "'Sara, why won't you talk to me?' I was determined to get her to listen to what I had to say." To get a better sense of the first person point of view, read examples of this perspective in literature. Look at present and past tense examples so you can look at how other writers use it in their work. There are several well known examples of the first person point of view in writing, including: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Moby Dick by Herman Melville The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Lucy by Jamaica Kincaid "Shooting an Elephant," an essay by George Orwell "The Death of the Moth," an essay by Virginia Woolf

Summary: Give the narrator a distinct voice. Filter the actions of the story through the narrator. Use the "I" to keep the pace and action moving forward. Read examples of first person narratives.

Quiet your mind. Sit quietly to free and empty your mind of thought. Rest frequently. Find a comfortable spot to unwind, relax or take a nap. Being well-rested is crucial to your mental and emotional well-being. Learn to meditate. Mindfulness meditation will help you to focus on your spiritual wellbeing, and can ease the anxiety and stress that hinders your inner peace. Free yourself of stress and worries. Inner peace is easier to achieve when you simplify your life and your to-do list. Try not to do everything at once. You can do anything you want, but you don't have to do everything at once. Achieving inner peace is a process; take the time to experience and enjoy your own personal journey. Don't be discouraged if the process takes a while; there is beauty in the process of becoming. Especially if you are recovering from emotional or mental trauma, allow yourself to experience the process of recovery. You can achieve inner peace and live a purposeful, self-directed life when you take the time to recover fully.

Summary: Soothe and replenish your spirit. Keep everything simple. Take your time.

If your Braxton Hicks contractions are making you uncomfortable, moving will often make them go away. If you have been walking, taking some time to sit might also stop them. Getting a massage, taking a bath, or just taking some much-needed rest time can help soothe your contractions. Reading, listening to music, or napping can all be helpful. If you can sleep through your contractions, then they are probably not labor contractions. Braxton Hicks are a healthy exercise your uterus does to prepare for labor. They occur naturally, but some pregnant people find them to be triggered by particular activities. You might experience a Braxton Hicks after exercise or strenuous activity. Some are triggered by sex or orgasm. Some people experience Braxton Hicks when they are overtired or dehydrated. Learning your triggers can help you recognize a Braxton Hicks contraction when it comes. Braxton Hicks do not need to be prevented, but they can be a good reminder to drink water and get rest.

Summary: Take a walk. Relax. Know your triggers.

Wrapping paper will work the best for this, but you can also use scrapbooking paper. Cut your paper to the following sizes: 3 large strips that are 1 by 1112 inches (2.5 by 29.2cm). 3 medium strips that are 1 by 1012 inches (2.5 by 26.7cm). 3 small strips that are 1 by 912 inches (2.5 by 24.1cm). 1 tiny strip that is 1 by 312 inches (2.5 by 8.9cm).
Summary: Cut your desired paper into different sized strips.