Although you can measure your arm length on your own, you will get a better measurement if you have a partner who can take it for you. Avoid hunching forward or leaning as much as possible, as either may skew your measurement. Keep your arms slightly bent, with your fingers in your pockets. Position the measuring tape exactly in the center of your neck to get the most accurate measurement. Taking your measurements over the shoulder and down the hand will give you a precise reading, particularly if you are measuring your arm length for clothing. Do not go measure down your back, as you will want to get the fullest arm length possible. Instead, go across your shoulder and down your arms. If you're not sure how to take this measurement, think about what a long-sleeved shirt seam will look likethis is approximately the length you will measure. If you're taking sleeve measurements, finish measuring where you would like the sleeve or shirt cuff to sit. This should be around or just past your wrist bone, depending on how long you prefer your sleeve length to be. If you're measuring arm length for fitness-related reasons, you may need to measure past your wrist. Measure all the way to your fingertips, stretching out your fingers as far as possible.

Summary: Stand up straight with your arms relaxed and at your sides. Place one end of a measuring tape at the base of your neck. Measure your arm over the shoulder and down your arm. Take your measurements to the area just past your wrist bone for clothing. Continue measuring to your fingertips if measuring your full arm length.

There are three categories, known as ''clusters'', that divide the 10 specific types of personality disorders. These categories are based on the symptoms and shared characteristics of each disorder. Cluster A consists of behavior that is considered odd, paranoid, or eccentric. Cluster B disorders include emotional, unpredictable, or dramatic behavioral disorders. Cluster C is comprised of disorders causing anxiety or fear. Paranoid personality disorder involves difficulty with trusting and confiding in others. The person will hold an unreasonable fear of being taken advantage of. They may perceive threats and danger in many everyday situations where there is none. A person with this disorder fears being betrayed and is often seen as hostile. Schizoid personality disorder involves preferring a solitary existence and showing little emotion. There will be very little interest in seeking close personal relationships and a tendency to be indifferent to any sort of outside criticism or praise. Schizotypal personality disorder can cause someone to act eccentric, with distorted thinking patterns and perceptions. They display extreme discomfort in close relationships and may exhibit a belief that they can read minds or have a sixth sense. Antisocial personality disorder can lead people to place themselves or others in risky, even dangerous situations, without appreciating the consequences of their actions. This person may repeatedly lie, deceive or act impulsively, with little regard for conforming to normal social expectations. Antisocial personality disorder is typically not diagnosed unless the patient is at least 18 years of age. Borderline personality disorder involves very intense feelings and impulsive behavior. People with this disorder often have intense mood swings from bliss to panic to fury. They have a deep fear of abandonment and often have problems with identity. Feelings of chronic sadness and loneliness, along with the inability to make or keep stable relationships, are all a part of this very serious condition. Under extreme stress, feelings of paranoia, numbness and difficulty with memory can occur. Also, brief psychosis (seeing or hearing things that aren't there) can occur. These individuals are at high risk for self-harm and suicide. Histrionic personality disorder is a condition where one craves attention and shows excessive emotion. When they are not the center of attention, a person with this disorder will take necessary measures to draw attention to themselves. They feel the need to entertain those around them. At the same time, this person is easily influenced and dependent on the opinion and approval of others. Narcissistic personality disorder involves an inflated ego. These individuals believe they are better than others, have fragile self-esteem and a noticeable lack of empathy. They will expect to get their own way and will be quite upset if ignored or slighted. They often resent the success of others, causing them to be viewed as selfish and demanding. People with this disorder are not above taking advantage of people or situations. Avoidant personality disorder can look similar to social anxiety. This person expects the worst, worrying about disappointing others or embarrassing themselves. They isolate themselves from employment or activities where they must be around others. They avoid personal and social relationships for fear of rejection or ridicule and tend to live very lonely lives. Dependent personality disorder describes people who handle their fearfulness by relying on others to do things for them. People with dependent personality disorder like to be cared for, behave submissively and appear quite clingy. Making daily life decisions and being alone cause such people to feel very uncomfortable and helpless because of their fear of being unable to care for themselves. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder involves the need for everything to be orderly and controlled. While this person expects a catastrophe to occur if things are not perfect, they set unreasonably high goals and standards for themselves and others. They are quite frugal and worry endlessly about making mistakes, consequently their leisure activities and friendships tend to suffer as a result. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is "not" the same as obsessive compulsive disorder. Do not confuse the two. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder think these behaviors are perfectly fine and strengthen their sense of control, however, those with obsessive-compulsive disorder don't want to engage in their behaviors and see them as harmful, but feel they have no choice in the matter.

Summary: Understand how personality disorders are classified. Recognize ''Cluster A'' Personality Disorders. Recognize ''Cluster B'' Personality Disorders: Recognize ''Cluster C'' Personality Disorders.

Compliments ease tension between two people and help make their interactions more positive. If you are not very confident, you might find it difficult to take compliments from people. Maybe you become uncomfortable or reject the compliments outright. In order to become more confident, you need to learn how to accept a compliment gracefully. The next time someone pays you a compliment, resist the urge to reject it and just thank them for the kind words. For example, you can respond to a compliment by simply saying, "Thank you. I appreciate that." Or even a simple, yet enthusiastic, "Thanks!" will do. Make sure that you learn how to compliment others as well. Complimenting others will help take the attention off of yourself, which may help you to be more confident. Your ability to pay genuine compliments to others will also help to demonstrate your confidence. Sometime people lack confidence because they rely too much on how other people react to them. In order to be more confident, you will have to accept that you cannot change other people and you cannot do anything about their reactions to you. All that you can control is yourself. Work on becoming more accepting of other people as they are. Avoid lecturing others on their faults or trying to get other people to change. Part of being confident is projecting a positive attitude, even if other people try to bring you down. Remember that you are in control of your future, your goals, and your own happiness. If people try to damage your confidence, remind yourself of your accomplishments and admirable traits. Keep the glass half full! Try smiling or laughing, even if you don't feel like it. Research has shown that even forced smiling and laughing can help you to feel more optimistic and confident. Staying calm in a difficult situation is not always easy, but remaining calm when a problem arises will help you to be more confident and will demonstrate to others that you are a confident person. Try taking a few deep breaths when you become overwhelmed, stressed, angry, or upset. As you breathe, count slowly to ten and then attend to the problem.

Summary: Learn to take a compliment. Accept that you cannot change other people. Learn to stay positive. Remain calm.

Do this until it starts to feel natural. Make sure you remember the way they walk. In time you will learn to feel your tulpa's presence, even though you can't really see them. You can still feel where they are and what they're doing, and see them with your mind's eye.
Summary: Go for a walk and imagine your tulpa following behind you.