The best way to get a few checkers out of your area is by moving the checker on the right or left of the triangle toward your opponent's checkers. Then, you use one of the second checkers from the corner of the triangle and hop it over the third and fifth checkers. Similar to chess rules, if you keep your pieces away from the side they are less likely to become stranded. A great way to get pieces along the middle of the board is by setting up a zigzag line of your pieces. Then you can take the last piece in the line and hop over the other pieces. In Chinese checkers you can move forward by hopping over the pieces in front of your checker. So if you have one piece in the back and a zigzag of other pieces across the board, you can hop all the way down the line of your pieces. You generally want to move your marbles as a group rather than having a lead scout marble or a marble stuck in the back. If you have a marble in front or stuck in the back it is unable to use your other marbles to travel forward. Similarly, if you have a marble way in front it is of no use to the marbles behind it. Marbles can hop on one another to travel forward but they have to be next to each other for this to work. Always look to jump your last marble forward so it doesn't get left behind.

Summary: Set up your checkers correctly. Keep your pieces toward the center of the board. Avoid stragglers.

While you should not ignore your own needs, you should think highly of the needs of others and be there to take care of those needs when you can. An obvious example of service would be volunteering your time in a formal situation to help others. Less obvious, however, are informal ways you volunteer your time and energy. For example, a virtuous woman will be there for a friend who needs a shoulder to cry on, even if it means missing out on a favorite show or limited sale. Kindness is about more than nice words and pleasant smiles. To be truly kind to someone, you need to approach that person with a giving spirit. To be kind means that you should be the sort of person whom others can turn to for positive words and actions. It is not enough to simply exchange a few nice words in passing. If you are given a task at school or work, finish it in a timely manner and without procrastinating. Another way to look at this principle is to label it as self-discipline. Even if no one is watching and you are able to procrastinate on a task or put less than your best effort into it, you should still do your best with it and complete the task promptly. True virtue is not found merely in the actions that others can see, but in the actions you perform when no one is looking. You can indulge occasionally, but on the whole, you should not be irresponsible with your money, spend it flippantly, or be wasteful. Frugality is a type of virtue which involves careful stewardship of resources and money. This does not mean that you should be stingy or cheap, though. It does mean that you should take care of your financial obligations before using your money on indulgences. In other words, you should not be spending money on an exotic vacation if it means leaving bills and loans unpaid. Everyone needs time to relax, but overall, you should try to stay active rather than falling into lazy or slothful behavior. In short, you should be a good steward of the time that is allotted you. Take time to relax and recharge as needed, since you can only be at your best when you are sufficiently well-rested. Do not stay active simply for the sake of staying active, though. Be willing to do the work which needs to be done and take care to channel your efforts in ways that will most benefit you and those around you. Be not frivolous with your time.

Summary: Act in service to others. Be hospitable, generous, and kind. Do not falter on your responsibilities. Use your money and the earth's resources wisely. Use your time wisely.

During a depressive episode, it may be hard for the person to accomplish large goals, so setting small manageable goals may help. Accomplishing a small goal may also help the person feel better. For example, if the person is complaining that she needs to clean her whole house, then you might suggest just tackling something small like a coat closet or bathroom. When someone is depressed, it may be tempting to turn to negative coping mechanisms, such as alcohol, isolating oneself, or not taking medications. Instead, try to encourage the person to use positive coping mechanisms. For example, you can suggest calling their therapist, doing a little exercise, or engaging in a hobby when a depressive mood strikes. Encouraging the person during depressive phases will help them to know that someone there cares. Make sure that you avoid making promises or relying on cliches when you encourage your friend or the person. For example, don't say, "Everything will be fine," "It's all in your head," or "When life give you lemons, make lemonade!" Instead, say things like, "I care about you," "I am here for you," "You are a good person and I am happy that you are in my life." During depressive phases, the person may prefer to stay in bed, isolate themselves, or just watch TV all day. Do your best to help the person establish a daily routine so that they always have something to do. For example, you might establish a time for your the person to get up and shower, a time to go get the mail, a time to take a walk, and time to do something fun, like reading a book or playing a game. During depressive phases, people are more prone to thoughts of suicide. Make sure that you take any comments about suicide seriously. If the person is acting suicidal or indicating that they have plans to kill themselves and/or harm others, then call emergency services for help. Do not try to deal with someone who is suicidal or violent on your own.

Summary: Suggest working towards a small goal. Encourage positive strategies for dealing with depression. Provide genuine encouragement. Try to establish a routine. Watch for signs that the person may be suicidal.

This style of roll is one of the easier styles and doesn't strictly require styling cream. However, you may find it useful if you have especially fine hair or hair that is prone to flyaways. After using the mousse, brush your hair thoroughly. With one side of your hair clipped up, twist the other side of your hair into individual twists, and then combine to make another large twist. You should now have two twists on either side. Since this is a modern and elegant look, you will want to make sure that your hair is free of frizziness or bumps. Take a comb and smooth down any messy spots. Clip any fine hair in place with bobby pins. Then use hairspray on the rolled section of hair.
Summary: Use styling mousse for fine hair. Repeat the twisting on the other side. Comb down hair.