Problem: Article: Simply asking what you can do to make things better is only half of the solution. You also have to follow through. If you want the friendship, commit to making changes within yourself to prevent similar problems from occurring in the future. For instance, if your friends were angry because you stood them up to hang out with your girlfriend, let them know that it won't happen again. It may help to set aside special times or days to hang out with friends or hang out with your partner. If you have betrayed, hurt, or humiliated a friend, they may need reassuring that you still care for them. Remind your friend that you still love them and that they are important to you. Don't grovel or overdo it, thoughthis may come off as insincere. You might say, "We all have been friends since third grade. I love you guys and I can't imagine my life without you." You might also do something nice for them, like make a card or buy friendship bracelets. The best way to strengthen the bonds of friendship is by spending quality time together. Prioritize hanging out and chatting with your buddies over the next few days and weeks. This shows them that you are making an effort. Spending quality time also backs up your claim that the friendship is important. Many people avoid conflict with those they care about because it is painful. However, fights between friends help you recognize areas where you need to grow. Plus, making up often helps you remember why you care about one another in the first place. Conflict may be useful for growth, but friends shouldn't always be fighting. Be wary of friends who are always starting fights or always blaming you for something. Arguments can also be a way to manipulate friends. Remember to offer balance during conflicts. Listen to the other person's concerns and validate them. This will encourage more constructive dialogue. Also be aware of when it is time to move forward and leave a problem in the past.
Summary: Address the problems that caused the rift. Let them know how important they are to you. Spend quality time together. Realize that conflict makes you stronger.

Problem: Article: It's important to properly prepare your seeds for storage after you've harvested them. This will ensure not only that your seeds don't mold but also that you can save them for longer periods of time. Just as when you collect seeds, it's important keep each different seed separate as you dry them for storage. It's very important to have good air circulation when drying seeds so that you can store them. Spreading out the seeds on sheets of paper or paper plates for a few days is the best way to dry them for storage. days. Don't dry seeds in or on plastic because it can promote the growth of mold or fungus. For plants from the Compositae and mint families, it's best to remove as much of the stems and leaves as possible and then place them upside down in large paper bags and envelopes so that their pods and seeds dry out. Shaking the bag so that the seeds don't clump together ensures that they will dry out evenly. There are many plants, such as tomato and cucumber, that have their seeds embedded within a moist flesh. Before you can dry these for storage, you'll need to remove and wash them. Remove the seeds from vegetables such as cucumber and tomato with a tool or your fingers. Wash them to remove any plant flesh and then dry them on paper. As each of the types of seeds you harvested dries, transfer them to small envelopes or containers for storage. Make sure to label each packet with both the type of plant and date of seed harvest so that you can easily find seeds for planting in subsequent growing seasons. Once your seeds have dried, transfer them to small envelopes, for example coin envelopes, or containers such as a clean Altoids tin. This will ensure that they stay dry and last as long as possible. Make sure to transfer one type of plant at a time in order to not mix seeds from different plants. Label each of the envelopes or contains with a pen or marker so that you can easily find seeds for swapping with friends or using in your own garden. Once you've transferred the seeds to envelopes or containers, you can create a seed bank in a jar or another container. This will help you keep your seeds orderly and in one place so that you can use them whenever you like. Desiccants such as silica gel can help maintain as little moisture as possible in your seed bank. In order to use your seeds in subsequent growing seasons, you need to store them in a cool and dry place, such as a kitchen pantry. This will help extend their shelf life and ensures that when you finally plant them, they yield the best plants. All seeds have a limited shelf-life that ranges from a few months to a few years. Seeds from annual, perennial and biannual plants, as well as herbs and vegetables are excellent for storage. Less optimal are seeds from fruiting trees, shrubs, houseplants and tropical plants. You can extend the life of your seeds by keeping them in a cool and dry place. You may also want to check your seeds regularly to make sure they haven't molded or germinated in their packages.
Summary: Prepare your seeds for saving and storage. Pour out the small seeds that develop inside of a pod. Wash and dry "wet" vegetable seeds. Transfer seeds and label seed packets. Consider creating a "seed bank" in a jar. Store seeds in a cool, dry place.

Problem: Article: If you don't have dumbbells, you can use bottles of water or heavy books.
Summary: To make this exercise more challenging, hold small dumbbells in your hands.

Problem: Article: Before determining who is at fault, what the reply should be, and what solution will be provided, try to really identify with the customer. Imagine previous scenarios where you've been unhappy with a business, and formulate the type of answer that would have satisfied you then. At times, clients may be very direct, while at other times their words may hint at additional concerns. If there is question, do not guess at the client's intentions. Get clarification by asking a question. Sift through the email to remove the concerns from vitriol. Try to break down the email into three different sections. Identify what should be directly addressed. These items need immediate and concise answers. Pick out what needs further clarification. If there are uncertain demands or complaints, be sure to find the items that need return questions to the customer. Pay attention to any time-sensitive items. If a customer is unhappy with their service or product, and needs attention before a certain cut-off date, be aware of their scheduling concerns.
Summary:
Put yourself in the customer's position. Consider the questions or concerns in the client's email. Make a list of specific issues.