Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use links effectively. Send your press releases out a few minutes past the hour. Send your press release to the right publications. Leverage technology. Consider using a distribution service.

Answer: One of the easiest ways to give your press release the largest possible audience is by linking to several outside sources in the text of your release, like this: Add a Link to WordPress. It takes practically no time to do and it helps you in several ways. For example: It gives you credibility with the audience in general. If you link to the websites of opinion leaders in your industry, you associate yourself with them in the minds of your audience. It enhances your SEO , or search engine optimization. The presence of links to a website and from a website lets Google and other search engines know how reputable your website is and how high it should show up in the results of web searches. People like to think in round numbers, and writers of press releases and reporters are no exception. Practically, it means almost everyone sends out their press releases on the hour. With everyone sending out press releases at the same time, they all tend to get lost in the crowd. To avoid this effect, send out your releases eight or nine minutes past the hour, when the rush has died down. Some companies are so large virtually any press release they send out will be covered in some way, but most businesses are lucky to get much press coverage at all. In order to maximize the chances of your press release turning into actual news coverage, you need to make sure you're sending it to the kinds of publications that will think it is newsworthy. Most small businesses aren't able to send their press releases directly to CNN and get coverage from it. A better strategy is to research the influential blogs and magazines in your industry and target those. If you're lucky, larger news sources pick up the story, but if everything plays out as expected, you've still got your press release into the hands of the publications that matter to your industry. For example, if you run a firm specializing in 3-D printing and you're rolling out a new innovation, don't waste your time sending your press releases to USA Today, CNN, and the New York Times. Instead, send them to web magazines like 3Ders.org and 3DPrint.com, which specialize in 3D printing related news.If you do reach for a national audience, send the press release off to Popular Mechanics or Science instead. Distributing press releases effectively is multi-step process, and a great deal of it involves correspondence. You'll want to keep track of friendly reporters, which press releases generate the best press in the right publications, and much more. This can be time consuming, and if you want to both distribute press releases effectively and do other things with your time, an email-marketing service would be an excellent way to do both. One of the most widely used email marketing services is Mailchimp, and you can actually use it for free if you have less than 2000 subscribers and send less than 12,000 emails per month. You can build an email list, see who's opening your emails, and even how your number compare with other similarly situated companies. There are a number of press release distribution services, and level of service they offer varies considerably. While some are barely more than glorified bulletin boards, others are extremely sophisticated, offering writing services, tracking, media contacts and targets, and much more. Generally, you'll get what you pay for, and many commentators question the wisdom of using a paid service at all if your business is small. Nonetheless, you should be aware that distribution services are out there. Some are helpful, some are free, but rarely are they both.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather a few basic materials and tools. Mark where you'd like to place your pencils. Wrap tape around your drill bit to mark the hole depth. Drill the holes into your block of wood. Give your pencil holder more character (optional).

Answer: Crafting a wooden pencil holder is a quick and easy project. You'll just need a few supplies, all easily available from a craft or hardware store: A block of wood. The size is really up to you -- just choose one that's at least a few inches in all dimensions. A drill and a 0.5 inches (1.3cm) drill bit (this will be wide enough so you can use your holder for pencils and most other writing utensils as well). (Optional) supplies for decorating your pencil holder, like paint or stain. Unlike an open canister-style pencil holder, the wooden block will have an individual hole for each pencil. Use a pencil, pen, or marker to mark the spots where you'd like the holes to be positioned -- you can place them in even rows, randomly, or in an arrangement like a zigzag or star shape. Whatever pattern you use, make sure to leave some space (at least 0.5 inches (1.3cm)) between each hole. The holes you'll drill should be at least a couple inches deep to hold the pencils securely in place. You don't want them so deep that they'll go right through the bottom, however. Take a piece of painter's tape or other take, and wrap it around your drill bit at the depth you want the holes to be. For instance, if you want the holes to be 2 inches (5.1cm) deep, wrap a piece of painter's tape that far from the end of the drill bit. Set the drill bit on the first hole mark you made on your block, and carefully drill the hole. Keep the drill vertical so that the holes will be straight, and don't forget to stop drilling when the tape you placed on the drill bit just touches the top of the block. Repeat this step for all of the holes you marked in your block. Turn the block upside down when you are finished, and lightly tap it to remove all of the sawdust. At this point, your pencil holder is ready to use as-is. If you'd like, however, go ahead and add some flair. You could paint the block with spray paint, finish it with wood stain, apply Mod Podge to the sides and paste photos on it, or use any other method you would like to decorate it.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Show compassion to yourself. Consider what you actually need, rather than what you desire. Recognize what's in and out of your control. Look at the big picture.

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It's hard not getting what you want, and acknowledging that you're receiving a different outcome than your desired one is one way to show compassion for yourself. Think about how you feel and why you might feel that way. If you're sad or upset, don't be afraid to acknowledge and express those feelings. Say to yourself, "It's hard not being able to change something to an outcome I want." Discussing the situation with your friends can help you normalize your experience. It can be very helpful to hear that your feelings are normal and they would feel similarly, too. It is easy to get very upset with relationships do not go as hoped. But usually these are imperfections rather than "dealbreakers". A disagreement or argument typically is not as serious as abuse, for example. Example: You had a falling out with a friend and you need someone to apologize to you to feel at peace. Perhaps it feels like that is the only way to experience peace, but does it have to have that outcome? Maybe you need to simply let go of the friendship and move on, as irritating as it is. You can experience peace even when you don't get what you want. Example: Your friend dies in a car accident. Of course, there is no way around this loss. However, you accept in time that what has happened cannot be undone, and your friend's love, friendship, and lessons will always be with you even if he or she is not. You can move on from hurt feelings by choosing to do so. You don't need anything from someone else to move on or let go. Try saying "I choose to forgive this person and move on with my life." You may not feel it or believe it at first, but that's okay. Feeling in control of outcomes and the environment is associated with an increased sense of well-being. Feeling out of control can be threatening. If you're having a hard time letting go of something, think about what is actually in your control. If you cannot control a situation, control how you '''respond''' to it. For example, you may not be able to change the fact that you did not get accepted to medical school. However, you can control how you react to it and how much it affects how you feel. For example, you may feel sad, upset, and not smart enough. Yet, does this define how intelligent or worthy you are? Choose to maintain your sense of self even when you don't get what you want. While something may feel hugely impactful to you right now, ask yourself how it will affect your future. Will it ultimately matter in five years? Are there positive things that can happen, even if you didn't get what you wanted? Even if you feel disappointed now and don't know what to do, it doesn't mean that other opportunities will not arrive for you that will benefit you. Think about what other opportunities may be available for you. Maybe you didn't get your dream job, but you may find a similar opportunity, or you may decide to pursue a different direction in your career. Consider, too, past disappointments. Did you eventually get over them? Did they impact your life irreparably, or were you able to move forward and let them go? This can help you gain perspective.