Problem: Article: This should be someone you who you know will be honest with you. They should also be someone who you know has your best interests at heart. You'll need to trust their opinion, and to be willing to hear them, even if it's hard. they could be a sibling, aunt, close friend, or coworker. Choose someone whom you see or interact with regularly. That way, they'll be able to notice your behaviors on a more regular basis. Make sure the person will be willing to tell you things that you might not want to hear. Make sure the person is able to be kind and compassionate, even when sharing things that may sound critical. Let them know the kinds of behaviors that you're concerned about. Ask them to keep an eye out for those. They can also tell you if they think your emotional reactions to situations are dramatic or overblown. If you don't know which behaviors to look for, you can simply tell the person that you're worried that you're an attention seeker. Ask them to point out any behaviors that reflect that. You can also ask the person if they've already noticed anything you do that seems like attention seeking. Say something like, "I'm trying to work on my attention-seeking behaviors. Have you noticed any of them? Would you be willing to keep an eye out and let me know if you notice me doing things for attention?" Attention seeking behavior is often associated with addictive behavior and personality types. If you don't struggle with any kind of addiction, it may not make sense to join a group. However, if you are aware of other addictions or compulsive behaviors in yourself, consider joining a support group. Common addictions that are often paired with attention seeking are alcoholism, drug abuse, and compulsive eating. Being an attention seeker does not necessarily mean you're at higher risk for addiction. Seeking help from a group can be useful whether or not you have one other person whom you've asked for help. You can find listings for local support groups online. If there is not a group in your area, there may be online groups that can provide support. If you don't have an individual person or a group to help you, you may want to find a therapist. Therapists can help you work through your attention seeking behaviors, as well as the underlying issues that have led to them. You can seek out a therapist for individual sessions, or see if they have a therapy group that would make sense for you. You can find listings for local therapists online. Many sites will have profiles of each therapist. You can see if they have a specific focus, or have experience dealing with your particular problems. Some therapists may accept health insurance or offer sliding scale payment plans.
Summary: Rely on friends and family. Ask for an honest evaluation. Join a support group. Go to therapy.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Regulations regarding basement apartment requirements vary between jurisdictions, but it is very common that a separate entrance is required. This ensures ease of access but also serves as a method of emergency egress in case of a fire. If your basement already has a door to the outside, this requirement is likely fulfilled. Many building codes require separate dwellings to have a certain amount of natural light. Whether or not your unit has adequate sunlight can be tested by a local building inspector using special equipment. If you can't pass this requirement, you will have to have additional windows installed along an exterior wall in order to create a legal basement apartment. Another major requirement concerns the amount of insulation between your main dwelling and the basement unit. You will almost certainly have to replace the door to the stairway separating the units with a fire door; these doors are usually made from steel and can withstand a burn for 2 hours or more before giving way. Additional insulation for soundproofing and fire resistance may also be required in the floor between the units. If your basement is currently unfinished, adding this insulation will be easy.

SUMMARY: Make sure that the basement apartment has a dedicated exit. Ensure that the basement has enough light. Improve the sound and fire insulation between dwellings.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Change is very healthy and is often unavoidable in life. But it's important to take stock of why you're trying to change your life. Many factors can motivate a person to seek change, and everyone's reasons will vary somewhat depending on their circumstances. But before you decide to change, it's important to make sure you're changing for the right reasons. Think about what your motivations are for turning a new leaf. Do you want to change for yourself, or for others? Why does change matter to you? Goals and intentions are meaningless without commitment. No matter what your goals are, make a promise to yourself that you will not give up on your goals, and that you will work tirelessly to achieve success. If you can't commit to doing it for yourself, commit to succeeding for someone else's sake: a proud parent, a supportive partner, or a caring friend. No matter what you have to do, make yourself a promise that you will not give up. . If you've suffered any kind of misfortune or unhappiness, it can easily feel like the circumstances of your past will forever determine your future. But the reality is that the past does not have to govern your future. You can make a conscious effort to let go of the past and create your own future success. If you are trying to overcome a trauma from your past but feel stuck in moving forward and progressing, counseling can be extremely helpful and is often necessary. Learning to deal with negative thoughts, stop ruminating, and overcome failure can be extremely helpful in letting go of a difficult past. Life changes rarely happen overnight. More likely it will be a long journey, filled with rewarding moments and frustrating ones. Cultivate a positive outlook and a promising future by finding little ways to change every day. Change one behavior at a time. Work on really improving one aspect of your life before moving on to the next aspect of your life. If you try to change everything at once, it may feel like nothing is improving.
Summary:
Assess why you're changing. Make a promise to yourself. Let go of the past Have realistic expectations.