INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Sit and stand with your back straight. Keep your shoulders back. Good posture conveys poise and confidence. Even when you don't feel confident, projecting confidence to the world makes you more attractive. Some studies show that good posture can act as a positive feedback loop when it comes to confidence. Maintaining good posture can actually boost your mood and build confidence on its own. Keep this in mind if you have a lot of anxiety and feel intimidated by a potential partner. Even the most confident people can hide insecurity. Reminding yourself that it's ok to feel nervous will help you to keep it from showing through. If your confidence is low, it may be difficult to make proper eye contact with others. Holding your gaze for the appropriate amount of time will make you appear more confident, likeable, and attractive to the other person. When you're speaking with someone one-on-one, make eye contact for 7-10 seconds before looking elsewhere. If you're in a group, this should be 3-5 seconds. When breaking contact, look to the side or up slightly to appear confident and self-assured. Looking down at your shoes makes you seem anxious or submissive. Don't make eye contact for too long. When you "stare," you can come off as intimidating or creepy. The more comfortable you are with yourself, the easier building confidence will be. Even if great self-esteem doesn't come naturally to you, there are many ways of cultivating it on your own. Exercise mindfulness and positive self-talk. This can be as simple as telling yourself a few affirmations every morning in the mirror. Avoid admonishing yourself when you make a mistake and instead simply resolve to do better next time. Write down a list of things you like about yourself. Read it every time you need to cheer up. Set realistic goals. Pick things that you know you can do with some effort. (For example, "learn how to mountain climb" rather than "climb Mount Everest.") Celebrate each step on your way to fulfill that goal.

SUMMARY: Maintain good posture. Remember that other men may be just as nervous as you are. Make and hold eye contact longer. Love and accept yourself for who you are.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Avoid cleaning your roof in direct sunlight. Keep in mind that metal and light-colored paint will reflect sunlight and create glare, which may drastically reduce your vision. If the layout of your roof requires you to climb onto it, do so when it's dry out to reduce the risk of slipping. Of course, once you start washing your roof, it will get wet and pose a risk. However, it's still a smart idea to reduce that risk as much as possible. Before you haul all of your gear up, set up your ladder. Climb onto the roof and judge your ability to reach all of its parts. If you feel that certain parts are too precarious for you to safely reach, err on the side of caution and do not attempt to clean it. Keep in mind that your power washer or hose will extend your reach considerably. If any out-of-reach areas look like they need scrubbing afterward, hire a professional to do so. Do not attempt to wash your roof alone. Whether you need to mount the roof itself or can do the job from a ladder, play it safe. Ask someone to spot you so they can: Assist you in bringing gear up and down. Alert you to any hazards that you may not be aware of. Call for help in the event of an accident. Protect yourself from a fall. Wear a safety harness. Attach a safety line between that and a sturdy feature of your roof (like a chimney). If none are available, use either a: Bolt-strap anchor for corrugated roofs. Ridge clamp for standing-seam roofs.
Summary: Wait for dry weather and overcast skies. Clean only those areas that are easily reached. Have a partner. Secure yourself.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Give yourself enough time in the morning to dress, shave, and apply makeup. If you need to, wake up 15 to 30 minutes early to make sure you are dressed and groomed before stepping out the door. This way you can avoid having to do these things while driving. If you don't have enough time in the morning to finish getting ready, then bring your grooming supplies with you in the car. Wait until you arrive at your destination and your car is parked before finishing your grooming routine. Before you start the car, make sure to store loose objects that can roll around and distract you while you are driving. Place them in the trunk, a secure bag, or in your glove compartment. This way you can avoid reaching for these objects in the car if they get loose, which can be dangerous. For example, place grooming supplies, clothes and shoes, books, and bags in the trunk or glove compartment. While sitting in your parked car, confirm and familiarize yourself with the route you will be taking. Also, check the traffic report while you are confirming your route. This way, you can avoid having to re-route your GPS while driving. If you are using a GPS, make sure it is set up before you begin driving, and use the voice function so you do not have to glance at your GPS. Make sure to adjust the climate controls to the correct setting. Also set your radio to the station you want to listen to and adjust the volume while your car is parked. Additionally, make sure to adjust your mirrors, seat, and steering wheel to the correct positions beforehand. Before you take off, make sure your children are fastened in their car seats or seatbelts. Also, make sure your pets are in a cage and the cage is secured with a seatbelt. By doing this, you can avoid having to reach back to adjust your child's car seat, or your pet's cage while you are driving. When driving with animals in the car, always make sure they are secured in a cage.

SUMMARY:
Finish personal grooming at home. Secure loose objects. Decide on your route ahead of time. Adjust your car's controls beforehand. Fasten children and pets.