Article: It is easy to get lost in thought, daydream, or otherwise fail to see things around. In this case, you are much more prone to clumsiness. Being aware of your surroundings will help you to avoid common clumsy mistakes like bumping into things. Look at and note the small things around you. This will help you become more aware of your surroundings and build good habits that reduce clumsiness. If you are rushed, you are much more likely to do things wrong, because you think you don't have any time. When in a rush, it is easy to stop paying attention to the things around you, and therefore easier to trip, fall, bump into someone or spill your drink. Practice doing things slowly. If you are in the habit of rushing, you will rush even if you are trying not to. Pay close attention to being slow and deliberate with your actions. If you suffer from "time urgency," a constant and ever-present feeling that there is not enough time, you will likely always be focusing on the deadline, the next thing you have to do, or the next place you have to be. Focus on the present moment to help avoid making clumsy mistakes. Trying taking twelve, slow, deliberate breaths to help return your focus to the present. This will help take your mind off other things and move it to the present. Paying attention to detail will help you notice things around you, and also help you to pay attention to present moment. This is particularly important if you are making mistakes in the workplace. Pay attention to detail when working, to help build good habits. It will help you avoid making avoidable mistakes in work and in other parts of life. Don't over-book yourself. If you are always worried about getting to the next thing, you will be unable to pay attention to details. Create to-do lists in order to stay organized and on-task. Often your mouth says things that you don't have time to think about. Think everything through before you say it. If you have trouble stumbling over your words, applying many of the same practices that you would to stop physical clumsiness can help you speak more clearly. If you are not sure what to say, pause for a moment, rather than trying to fill the silence. The silence may feel intimidating at first, but you will be able to speak more clearly if you practice. A lot of times, clumsiness comes from being insecure, and caring too much about what people think of you. Confidence builds on itself. As your confidence grows, you will become less clumsy, causing your confidence to build! Practice doing things outside your comfort zone. This will grow your confidence by expanding the things with which you are comfortable.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Pay attention to your surroundings. Slow down. Focus on the present moment. Pay attention to detail. Speak slowly and deliberately. Practice being more confident and positive.
Article: You will need to join the organization that grants Grandmaster status, the Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE), also known as the World Chess Federation. There is no minimum experience requirement to become a member and you can join through their website. An FIDE membership costs 25 (roughly $27) per year. There is also a premium membership available for 50. You'll need to attend FIDE registered tournaments to develop your rating. One of the requirements for a Grandmaster ranking is to get 3 high-level finishes at these tournaments, known as "norms." Find an official list of qualifying tournaments. These tournaments often include fees that range from $40-200. A finishing rank needed to achieve a norm is defined by the size and quality of the tournament which is arbitrated by the FIDE. For example, a relatively large tournament might only require a quarterfinal placement to achieve a norm while a relatively small tournament might require you to win first place. Your FIDE rating develops as you compete in registered tournaments. Your rating is calculated based on your record, the rating of your opponents, and the quality of the tournament. You can track your rating by searching your membership ID or name on the FIDE website.
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Get an FIDE membership. Score 3 norms at FIDE tournaments. Reach a 2500 FIDE rating.
Article: If you have PCOS, you will likely have irregular, infrequent, or no menstrual period. Look for noticeable menstrual irregularities, including long intervals between menstrual periods, the prolonged absence of menstrual periods, very heavy or very light menstrual periods, and bleeding between menstrual periods. Check for the following: Length of time between periods is longer than 35 days Fewer than 8 periods per year No period for 4 months or longer Lengths of time when you have either very light or very heavy periods Studies show that about 50% of women with PCOS have prolonged intervals between their menstrual periods (this is known as oligomenorrhea). About 20% of women with PCOS have no menstrual periods (this is known as amenorrhoea). Infrequent or irregular ovulation is called oligoovulation. Anovulation is the complete absence of ovulation. If you suspect that you are not ovulating whether the root of the problem turns out to be PCOS or something else you should see a doctor. Healthy women have small amounts of androgens ("male" hormones) present in their bodies. Polycystic ovaries tend to produce larger amounts of androgens due to higher levels of the luteinizing hormone (normal levels of this hormone regulate the menstrual cycle and the production of eggs) and insulin. This problem may produce upsetting symptoms, including increased facial and body hair. This is called hirsutism. Extra hair might grow on your face, stomach, toes, thumbs, chest or back. Increased androgens in the body may also cause hair loss, thinning hair, or male pattern baldness. You may lose hair gradually. Check for more than normal amounts of hair in the shower drain, for example. Hyperandrogenism (increased androgens) may also cause oily skin with increased acne. You may also experience dandruff, which is a scalp condition in which skin flakes off. Dandruff A polycystic ovary is an ovary with more than 12 cysts, each measuring 2 to 9 millimeters in diameter. The cysts are located around the periphery of the ovary, leading to an increase in ovarian volume. In some cases, you may need surgery to remove these cysts. To determine if you have polycystic ovaries, your doctor will need to order an ultrasound. You should have a reproductive endocrinologist review the results of your ultrasound. A reproductive endocrinologist specializes in reproductive and fertility issues, such as PCOS, endometriosis, in-vitro fertilization and uterine abnormalities. If the ultrasound is reviewed by a non-specialist, a polycystic ovary is often called 'normal,' meaning no tumor is seen. This is because this doctor is not trained to see specific abnormalities. Sometimes, doctors might misdiagnose the problem, or suggest that the patient exercise more to lose the weight caused by PCOS.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Track your period. Look for increased facial and body hair. Monitor for hair loss and baldness. Look for oily skin, acne or dandruff. Ask your doctor about polycystic ovaries.