In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Many people who have trouble moving beyond mistakes suffer from unrealistic expectations for themselves. It is laudable to hold yourself to a high standard of behavior, but demanding perfection of yourself will only cause pain for you and those close to you. Ask yourself, "Is this mistake really as bad as I'm making it out to be?" If you examine it honestly, more often than not the answer will be "no." When the answer is "yes," all you can do is insist upon yourself that you learn even more from this mistake. Show compassion for yourself, as you would for others. Consider whether you would treat your best friend so harshly if he or she made the exact same mistake. In almost all cases, you would show compassion and support. In this case, remember that you should really be your own best friend, and act accordingly with compassion. Forgiving others for their transgressions can be very difficult sometimes, and yet it is so often still easier than forgiving ourselves for even small mistakes. If, as the old saying goes, "forgiveness begins at home," then you need to be able to start with yourself. You may see it as a foolish task, but it may help you to verbally forgive yourself as in, literally saying "I forgive myself for spending the rent money on a night out on the town." Some people may find writing down the mistake and a self-forgiveness on a piece of paper, then crumpling and discarding it, to be equally effective. Forgiving yourself serves as a self-reminder that you are not your mistakes. You are not a mistake, an error, or somehow defective. Instead, you are an imperfect being who makes mistakes like everyone else, and grows because of them. If you are struggling with letting go of a mistake, it is good to remind yourself that holding on may well be bad for your own health and detrimental to the well-being of those closest to you as well. You owe it to your body and to your loved ones to find a way to get past your error. When you experience guilt, chemicals are released in your body that can increase heart rate, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, and disrupt proper digestion, muscle relaxation, and critical thinking skills. Excessive guilt can thus be literally harmful to your health. The saying "misery has company" has real merit, because someone who doesn't allow himself a break from guilt tends to drag down all those around him as well. You will likely be more withdrawn and more critical of others because of guilt over your mistake, and your spouse, children, friends, and even pets will suffer part of the price for it. Once you have owned up to your mistake, done your best to make amends, and forgiven yourself for it, you need to be able to let it go and worry about it no longer. It should exist only in the form of the lesson learned that will benefit you going forward. When you find your mind drifting back to your mistake and the guilt you felt over it, remind yourself that you have been forgiven. Say it out loud if necessary to remind yourself that the case is closed. Some people find help in the process by using the Positive Emotion Refocusing Technique, or PERT. To do it, close your eyes and take two deep, long, purposeful breaths. On the third breath, start to picture either someone you love deeply or an image of natural beauty and serenity. As you keep breathing, explore this "happy place" and bring your guilt in with you. Find your path to letting go and finding peace within this space, then open your eyes and leave your guilt behind. Moving forward from mistakes will help you to live your life without regrets. Remember, it is better to learn from mistakes than regret not trying. What is true for toddlers trying to walk or children trying to ride a bike is true for adults dealing with a mistake: falling down is practice, and getting up to try again is progress.
Summary: Cut yourself some slack. Forgive yourself. Care for yourself and those around you. Move forward.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Each girl is different and has different needs than other girls. It can often be insulting to a girl to assume that she likes certain things just because she's a girl. This implies that all girls are basically the same, which is not true. You have to understand that every girl has her own unique personality before you will be able to respect her needs and opinions. Think about the assumptions you make regarding girls, and work to overcome them. If a girl's needs are unclear to you, ask her what she needs. You will not always understand the emotions of another person. This often comes to light when boys and girls struggle to understand each other's perspectives and feelings. Even if she doesn't feel the way you think she should, or you don't understand how she came to feel the way she does, you have to acknowledge that it is how she feels. Her feelings are valid and do not need to meet your criteria to be important. Ask her things like "How does this make you feel?" When she answers, listen and don't disregard her feelings by saying something like "Well, that doesn't make any sense." Show empathy and provide emotional validation. For example, you can say something like, "It sounds like you had a tough day. It must've felt awful to sit through that meeting/class." First of all, when showing a girl respect, understand that she is her own person in charge of her own happiness. Her happiness is not in your hands. That said, when a girl decides to trust you or lean on you, try your best to meet her needs. Be supportive in tough situations, and encourage her every day. Again, you can always ask her what she needs if you are unsure.
Summary: Avoid generalizing all girls into the same categories. Acknowledge that her emotions are valid. Attempt to meet her needs.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This may seem simple, but it's the most important aspect of any tutoring position. You need to know the subject inside and out. Don't hesitate to use books, online resources, or your own teachers as resources to brush up on algebra before you begin tutoring students. When you schedule the tutoring session, be sure to get all the necessary information from the student, so you can provide adequate assistance. Find out what they're currently studying, what they've struggled with in the past, and what their goals are. You should also request access to homework assignments, quizzes, and tests. This will give you a clear idea of where they're struggling, and how to help. Some tutors create a short questionnaire to help them make a good start. This can include all the important data like the student's name, their availability, and their current course schedule. You might want to consider making a quiz for new students. This can help you determine their knowledge level, and better prepare to offer them superior tutoring. Don't "wing it." You want to make sure you're making the most of your time. Make a brief outline of what you're going to do, how much time each thing should take, and what the student will learn, during each lesson. Continually adjust these expectations based on your student's progress. The last thing you want is to have your student arrive only to discover you can't actually work the problem. Work through every problem a few times in advance, so you're certain to be able to offer them guidance as they solve the problem. Remember there is often more than one way to solve the problem, so keep track of the student's method and give them a chance to find the right answer. Then, walk them through the simplest way to solve.
Summary:
Know your stuff. Get information from students. Create a lesson plan. Practice the problems.