Grab a straight edge of some sort, like a pencil or a ruler. You'll also need an eyeliner pencil, or anything that you can use to mark up your brows. Using these two tools, you can create the ideal shape for your features. Hold your straight edge against the side of your nose, so that it runs parallel. The inner edge of your eyebrow should start here. Use your eyeliner to make a small dot right here, so that you have a reference when you begin plucking. Find your perfect arch. Reposition the eyeliner pencil so that it is running diagonally from your nostril to your pupil, or the black center of your eye. Where it overlaps your brow is exactly where your arch should be. Use your pencil one more time to determine where your brow should end. Angle the pencil from your nostril again, but this time running it to the outer corner of your eye. Where it meets your eyebrow is where your eyebrow should end. It may be helpful to shade in your entire brow, outlining the exact shape you want. Then, you can see exactly which hairs are outside of this. Use tweezers to carefully pluck the stray hairs. Only take a little bit at a time, continuously examining your progress. You can always pluck more, but you can't replace hairs you've tweezed. Make sure your brows are the same shape on both sides. If they aren't perfectly symmetrical, that's ok. Beauty is pain, and plucking your eyebrows can certainly create a reaction. Grab some cortisone cream at your local drugstore to help reduce any inflammation, and you can cover redness with concealer if you have somewhere to be. If you have trouble dealing with the pain and redness of tweezing your eyebrows, try doing it immediately after getting out of a hot shower. The warm water makes the process easier by opening up your hair follicles, helping you pull the hair out smoothly. Plucking your eyebrows isn't difficult, but it certainly requires a bit of practice. If you don't want to risk messing up, get your brows waxed, plucked, or threaded at the salon. If you know someone with enviable brows, ask them where they got theirs done. Otherwise, consult Yelp to find a great specialist. Waxing is quick, inexpensive, and typically lasts for over a month. However, it can also be painful and you will certainly leave with redness around your eyebrows. Getting your eyebrows professionally tweezed can be helpful because a professional can ensure they are symmetrical and properly shaped. The hair grows back quickly, however, and it is a more time-consuming option. Eyebrow threading is quick, inexpensive, and typically doesn't cause redness. However, threading can cause a little bit more pain than waxing, because it is not as quick.

Summary: Determine the perfect eyebrow shape for your face. Start plucking according to the shape you just mapped out. Calm any redness or swelling with a cortisone cream. Consult a professional if you don't trust yourself with tweezers.

When your day is filled with work, chores, or activities, you may lose touch with yourself. Through the act of mindfulness, you are making a gentle effort to be continuously present by: Being present "on purpose" through a conscience direction of awareness. Being attentive to the present moment. Your mind may be racing with things to do, and people to see, but instead you focus on the simpler things. Being non-judgmentally aware. By paying more attention to the moment, you experience more about the world around you. You may listen or see more than before, because of your heighten awareness. Studies have shown that being more appreciative about one's life and one's world will lead people to live more fulfilled lives. The act of paying attention to the good things in life, and being appreciative actually makes people happier. Surround yourself with positive people who don't always focus on the negative. Focus on the present moment, and find something in your line of vision that makes you happy. Hold that image in your mind, and focus on it in a positive way. This is a helpful practice for mindfulness, as a way to clear your head of negative or hyperactive thoughts. It can make you feel "centered" in a chaotic world. How we see the world is all a matter of the mind. Our mind can be shaped and changed. One way is through positive rather than negative statements about yourself. Affirmations can build your confidence, and keep you focused on the good things in life. In our daily lives, we are often disconnected with nature, and all its beauty. Our Earth is a reminder of how precious life is. Appreciate the little things, both big and small: Walk along a beach, river, or lake. The sound of water can be calming. Notice the birds in the trees or sky. Watching a large bird migration can be magical. Go star-gazing. The universe is big and beautiful. Take a deep breath and look around you. While there are things that you wish could be better, be grateful for the things that you have, and the beauty of living on this Earth. You only have one life to live, and it is yours. Go into a florist shop, or a garden, or even out in the wild. Flowers are beautiful, and smell oh-so-sweet. The scent of a fresh flower is like nothing else. Sometimes when we see a lot of flowers at once, we forget the beauty that each has. Look at one flower closely. Notice things about it that you never saw before.

Summary: Be mindful about the world around you. Be positive and live happier. Meditate. Use positive affirmations throughout the day. Get in touch with nature. Be thankful. Stop and smell the roses--literally.

Before the last day of school, gather your closest friends and plan some fun stuff. You all could do something crazy, or on the other hand, you could plan to do something that is more subtle. Here are some ideas for things to do on the last day to make it really stand out. Throw toilet paper around the school Break out in song during class Wear something that is unique to your friend group Create a collaborative painting during free time. A well-planned morning usually creates a fulfilling day. Make sure to do some or all of these things before the last day of school: Set an alarm the night before and wake up on time Take a shower Eat a nutritious breakfast Dress in something nice, fun, or even flirty. Experiment with a new or crazy hair style on this day if you like to do your hair. You may not need your normal textbooks, but be sure to bring these essentials: A notebook Your cell phone A book you're reading Your yearbook A pen for signatures from everyone.

Summary: Prepare with your friends. Have a productive morning. Pack a light bag.

inside and around the edges, making sure not to leave any soap residue behind. It doesn't have to be sterile, just washed down so there aren't any food remnants or other contaminants. The larger the sink, the better.
Summary: Clean the sink thoroughly Let the leaves sit for a couple minutes, to allow the dirt to settle on the bottom of the sink.