Problem: Article: Collectors join these groups as often as artists/crafters and many artists/crafters are also buyers. Some hobbyists sell in order to fund their purchases. Read threads, be pleasant and friendly, don't engage in flame wars and compliment anything you like. It's a good way to make friends and get involved in a thriving niche community. Blog about your listings, for example, especially if you're an artist or crafter. Share them on Facebook and Twitter. People will look at things that have cheap or free shipping, which in turn may make them more inclined to buy. Your feedback score is an oft-overlooked component of buying and selling on eBay. Buyers deciding between identical or near identical listings will usually opt for the one whose seller has a higher feedback rating. Boosting your feedback rating, as a result, is very important. This may be attractive if you want people to be able to search via your own distinct URL on search engines, you want to group sales items together under unique categories of your own making and if you want to build a really interesting profile for your regular and other buyers.
Summary: If you're selling original art or handmade goods of any kind, participate in eBay groups for your product. Use the power of social networking to promote your listings. Include the shipping price in the total price or minimum bid. Sell inexpensive items to build up your feedback. After you have become an established seller, consider opening a store or shop on eBay. Finished.

Problem: Article: You will never be able to overcome something if you don't first recognize that it exists and is affecting your decisions. Doubt arises for good reasons. It is not your enemy or a sign of inferiority. What do you doubt? Where do those concerns come from? Asking questions is an important aspect to understanding your actions, so you should never be afraid to ask them, even of yourself. Focusing on what holds you back can help you see which doubts are important. You may find that, after poking through them a bit, your concerns aren't that serious. No one always sees the world clearly all the time. Sometimes we let our emotions cloud judgment, and convince us that certain things are true when they aren't. Ask yourself if you are doing one of the following. Filtering, or cutting out positive details to focus only on the negative. You may find that you are focused on one unpleasant detail, which darkens the view you have of the task in front of you. Don't ignore that detail, but instead look at all the others as well. Many situations have positive aspects you can look at as well. Overgeneralization, where we use a single piece of evidence to draw larger conclusions. If we see something bad happen once, we suddenly expect it to repeat. Sometimes these over-generalizations lead to jumping to conclusions, immediately thinking we have a larger problem figured out based on a small piece of data, rather than trying to find out more. Never be afraid to look for more information, more data, especially pieces that may challenge your generalizations. Catastrophizing, focusing on the worst possible outcome. You may find yourself asking, "What if something terrible happens to me?" This worst-case scenario thinking can lead people to overemphasize small mistakes, or minimize certain positive events that may also be important. Give yourself confidence by thinking about the best-case scenarios, and what you want to accomplish. Neither of these events may come true, but thinking about the best case can alleviate doubts that come from fearing the worst. Emotional reasoning, where we take our feelings as the truth. You may find yourself saying "If I feel something, it must be true." Remember that your perspective is limited, and your feelings can only tell part of the story. In questioning your doubts, you may find some of them are unreasonable. Reasonable doubts are based on the probability that you are trying to do something beyond your capabilities. Ask yourself if your task is similar to something you have already done before, especially if that last task required you to grow. If it is, then you don't need to doubt your capability. Unreasonable doubts tend to come from cognitive distortions, and if you identify those in your thinking, your doubts may be unreasonable. It may be good to write down your feelings, whether in a journal or diary. This can help you keep track of and sort through your thoughts and emotions. When you regularly ask others to affirm your ideas, you send the implicit message that you don't trust yourself. Seeking reassurance is not the same thing as asking for advice. Sometimes an outside perspective can help you get a clearer sense of your concerns. If your doubt is related to a skill or expertise, talking to someone who has been successful can help clarify a way forward. Remember though, that you are the one ultimately making this decision.
Summary: Acknowledge your doubt. Question your doubt. Recognize and challenge common cognitive distortions. Distinguish between reasonable and unreasonable doubts. Avoid seeking reassurance.

Problem: Article: No matter how upset you are, never involve your child in the animosity. Never assign fault to your ex for the separation. Speaking negatively about your ex will not only risk the child lashing out at them or you but will also cause the child serious tensions and a feeling of being torn between the two of you. If you learn that your ex is speaking negatively about you in front of the child, be the bigger person and don't retaliate in kind. Explain to your child that your ex is under pressure from the separation and is doing their best to get through it. Almost as important as refraining from disparaging your ex is encouraging your child to see your ex in a positive light. Say nice things about your ex whenever possible to demonstrate to your child that the end of your romantic relationship has not ended your co-parenting relationship and respect for each other. Encourage your child to appreciate the skills and parenting effort of your ex by saying things like "Isn't your father's cooking great?" or "Your mother did a great job coaching your little league team." It can be difficult to adjust to seeing your ex with a new relationship but you'll have to accept that this person will be a significant part of your child's life. Your child is likely to take cues from your perception so showing your animosity toward them could lead your child to disrespect and resent them. This will not only cause stress for your ex and their new relationship but also for your child. Try to compliment the new relationship. Ask your child questions like "What is dad's new girlfriend like?" and seem interested and impressed. Tell them explicitly that they need to respect the new relationship as an authority figure. Say something like "Remember, mom and her new husband are the adults of the house. Show them both the respect that you would show me." If your child dislikes the new relationship, give them the chance to vent their frustration but encourage them to adapt to the new situation. Try to relate to them by saying something like "This is hard on me too." Using them as a messenger will put your child in the middle of your conflict and force them to feel the tension of your relationship. Unfortunately, this is a common mistake for separated parents that don't want to deal directly with each other, but you don't have to make it too. Find more productive ways to communicate like email, phone, or even talking through lawyers.
Summary:
Keep negative thought to yourself. Compliment your ex. Encourage your child to respect your new ex's new relationship. Communicate directly with your ex.