Q: Certain sites allow users to purchase packages of phony followers to instantly increase their perceived audience. However, the people at Instagram responsible for verifying profiles can easily tell which followers are real and which aren't. For this reason, it's best to stay away from dubious offers and focus on building your following the honest wayby putting up interesting content and making sure your posts are visible. While it may seem like a smart strategy, Instagram is more likely to deny you your much-desired blue check if they catch you taking cheap shortcuts. New and automated accounts sometimes leave token comments on other user's posts in an effort to get likes, comments, or follows in return. Too many of these comments might end up reflecting poorly on you, as they make it look like you're resorted to buying followers or are happy with any attention you can get. If you notice any suspicious comments from accounts that are obviously fake, do yourself a favor and get rid of them right away. Spam comments tend to be generic, and may not have anything to do with the post itself. It's not uncommon for comments like, "Sweet pic!", "Nice!", or "Love it!" to show up repeatedly from the same sort of accounts. Be wary of new comments appearing on old posts. Bogus accounts often choose photos and videos to comment on at random. If you haven't done so already, read through Instagram's user agreement carefully and avoid posting any content that violates the terms laid out there. Instagram is unlikely to extend verification status to accounts that flagrantly break the rules. Only share photos and videos you have the original rights to. Reposting copyrighted material is a major no-no, no matter how well-known you are. Avoid uploading any content that may be deemed violent, graphic, or sexually explicit. Make sure the comments you leave on other user's accounts are respectful, courteous, and add something to the conversation. Using inflammatory or abusive language can be enough to get your account blocked.
A: Resist the temptation to buy followers. Delete spam comments. Make sure you're following Instagram's community guidelines.

Q: Prevention is much easier to maintain than stain removal and cures. Have a sample of your pool water tested for ideal chemical balances either by a professional or with an at home kit every week. If you fill your pool from a source other than "city water" you should also test the fill water because well water carries a lot of iron that can leave behind stains. Do small shock treatments every week to prevent algae outbreaks. Scrub the bottom of your pool several times a week as a preventative measure. Make sure to regularly test your water for metals, as the stains will keep coming back if you have a highly metallic pool. Remember, metals are naturally occurring and can be added to your swimming pool with fill water, or they may be introduced into the pool water through corrosion of your pool equipment or plumbing. It is important to monitor metal levels every week. Use a sequestering agents, also known as Chelators. They tie-up minerals in a solution which prevent them from floating free in the water causing stains. Just make sure they do not have phosphonic acids, as they break down into phosphates and can cause an algae outbreak. Disposable absorbent bags also remove and eliminate metals. Just drop one into your skimmer basket (or pump basket) and it will absorb metals such as copper, iron, manganese, cobalt, silver, and nickel. Either skim your pool or use an automatic pool vacuum to clear out leaves, berries and branches that fall in. You should also invest in a durable winter pool cover that you can use when you are not using your pool. Dark pool staining can occur from mudslides or mulch-slides into the pool. If you can't prevent these materials from going into your pool, try re-coating your pool with a dark colored plaster or liner to help hide these types of pool stains.
A: Make pool maintenance a regular routine. Prevent metallic stains from making a return. Keep organic pool stains out of your pool by keeping your pool water free of natural debris.

Q: Your mind determines whether you remember an event as positive or negative. Creating more positive enforcement of memories can help you form positive emotions and memories. When you focus on negative thoughts during an experience, you're more likely to look back on the experience as negative. If you notice yourself creating a negative experience, think about what is going right. Reframe events you experience and remember them more positively. This can help you retrain your brain to approach things more positively and remember them in a positive way. Most experiences can be perceived as either positive or negative, depending on your focus and mindset. For example, if you feel like you've had a bad day, think of the small things that went well or felt good throughout the day. Perhaps you can offset the difficulties of running late or forgetting your lunch in the morning with a more positive and fun afternoon by doing tasks you enjoy, buying a special treat, or talking to someone you care about. Instead of focusing on all of the things that could go wrong, find the things that are going right. Focus on possibilities and opportunities for optimism and not pessimism. If it feels like everything is going wrong, notice even the smallest thing that is going well. If you're feeling frustrated, stop and take a moment to shift your attention to something more positive. For example, if you're running late to a meeting, you might feel overwhelmed or frustrated. Stop and think, "I'm upset that I will be late, but I know I will make it on time. I've prepared for this meeting so I expect that it will go well." Having a tangible motivation can help create a bright side. For example, plan a vacation if you are feeling stressed or overworked. You can look forward to your vacation when you start feeling overwhelmed and remind yourself that enjoyment is in your future. Gratitude is a way to give thanks for what you have. Instead of focusing on what you lack, focus on what you have or what you appreciate. People who consistently practice gratitude tend to have higher levels of optimism and happiness, act with generosity and compassion, and experience more positive emotions. Get in the habit of finding things every day that you are grateful for. You can write in a gratitude journal or notice things throughout your day that you can be thankful for. Try waking up and going to bed each day by naming three things that you are grateful for. Feeling optimistic is easy when life is going well and all of your needs are met. It gets much harder when you're feeling low, things go wrong, and you're struggling. Optimism isn't about feeling happy all the time or thinking that everything will turn out fine. It has more to do with continuing positive momentum even when life gets difficult. If you engage in optimism practices, keep them up even when you're feeling low or in a bad mood.
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Create happy memories. Look on the bright side. Practice gratitude. Continue optimism when life is hard.