Q: Curiosity is a great tool for overcoming a judgemental attitude. When you would normally think judgemental thoughts, instead explore your curiosity about something you don't understand. Let yourself see possibility instead of something wrong or different. For example, you may see someone cut the line at the lunch counter. Instead of judging them to be a rude person, consider if they might have a pressing appointment or have a health issue. Actively seek out new experiences that are different from the things you normally do. At first this may be scary, but it can also be a lot of fun! Invite a few friends to join you as you try new things. Here are some ways to step out of your comfort zone: Use a different mode of transportation to get to work. Try a cuisine that you've never sampled. See a movie with subtitles. Go to a religious service outside of your belief system. Do something that scares you. Stand on top of a tall building, go mountain climbing, or eat raw fish. Making an effort to hang out with people who are different from you in many ways can help open up your mind. Whether your friends are different because of their race, culture, religion, interests, class, ideas, hobbies, careers, or whatever else, being around people who come from a variety of backgrounds and have a variety of perspectives can help you have a better sense of all of the ideas that are out in the world. You don't have to recruit friends of a variety of backgrounds, but you should make an effort to get to know more people who aren't exactly like you. You'll only grow from the experience. Befriending someone you always thought you had nothing in common with can help you be more understanding and open-minded. Let your friends know that you're interested in attending events with them, if they'd like to invite you. Say, "It's so cool that your family moved here from Japan. I'm really interested in Japanese culture, so I'd love it if you let me know when public events are happening." Choose an activity that you would normally think was boring, stupid, or lame. Challenge yourself to go and participate. Try to learn something new! Doing this once will let you meet more different people, understand different perspectives, and will also make you more likely to do something that will open your mind in the future. For example, attend a poetry reading, salsa dancing class, or political rally. Talk to the other people there and try to get to know them. If you feel tempted to judge them, remember how you would feel if they were judging you, especially since you're not normally a part of their scene. Traveling can broaden your horizons and show you how other people live all over the world. If you don't have a big budget, you can travel to the next town or take a weekend trip to the next state. What's important is that you'll see that there are an infinite amount of ways to live your life and that no one person is right about what to say or do. You can save money when traveling by staying in hostels. Make a goal of traveling at least once a year. This will take you out of your comfort zone and will expose you to a variety of people. You can also try armchair traveling. Pick up a travel book about a faraway location and immerse yourself. Take it further by watching a movie based in that location. This will help you see that other families operate in completely different ways from yours. Even if you do a lot of things the same, you likely have some differences. This is okay! Ask your friend to include you in a special event, such as a cultural activity or religious service. However, don't push them to include you if they aren't comfortable doing so. Every person you meet offers value for your life because they all come with lessons you can learn. Ask yourself what each person has to teach you, whether it's knowledge, a skill, or a lesson about yourself. For example, a person from another culture may be able to share knowledge about their practices with you. Similarly, a person who has a talent for art may be able to show you a new skill. Pay it forward and share something from yourself as well. Be the first to open up and share. This will help you better understand people and where they're coming from. It'll also help you expand your understanding of different backgrounds, cultures, and practices. If you want to get to know a person for real, then you have to learn more about where they're coming from. You might ask questions like these: Do you have siblings? Where are you from? What are you studying? How do you earn a living? What do you enjoy doing on the weekend? Don't press the person to answer your questions. However, showing an interest in them may make them want to open up.
A: Be curious. Step out of your comfort zone. Hang out with a diverse group of people. Attend an event that would normally not appeal to you. Travel as much as you can. Spend a day with a friend's family. Learn something from every person you meet. Ask a lot of questions.

Q: More activity burns more calories. An active cat will lose weight much more effectively than a cat that never gets any exercise. In addition to the extra calories burnt, exercise for your cat will also reduce her appetite and increase her metabolic ratewhich can counter the slowed metabolism related to reduced-calorie diets. Engage in a game of chase by projecting a laser pointer on the ground and having your cat chase it. You can also use toys attached to string to play with your cat and get her burning calories. If you have trouble getting a lazy cat up and running, then try a catnip toy. Water is important in keeping your cat active as well as aiding metabolic function. As with people, drinking fluid can also assist in making your cat feel fuller while on a restricted diet. Ensure that you keep her water dish consistently clean and full. Like people, cats can eat out of boredom. Many cat owners make the mistake of providing attention mostly in the form of providing food and treats. Instead, spend more time playing with your cat and brushing her to cut down on potential boredom. Do not place all of your cat's food for the daywhether a diet formula or otherwiseout at one time for your cat to eat freely throughout the day. Cat's do better with controlled portions provided at intervals, so you should divide your cat's meals into two or three servings a day. You should cut back heavily on the amount of treats you're giving your cat since these amount to empty calories. Instead, use play, grooming, and other attention as positive reinforcement. Another behavioral strategy you can try is to get your cat to mimic hunting behavior. A feral cat living off mice makes a kill three to four times a day, and is used to having several small snacks throughout the day. To mimic hunting behavior, fill several small food bowls and hide them around the house. This will force your cat to go 'hunting' and exert some energy to try to find her food bowls. This faux hunting helps to engage your cat both physically and mentally. Another option is to use a play ball filled with food. These sort of balls require the cat to play with the ball and bat it around in order to make the kibble fall out.
A:
Exercise your cat. Provide plenty of water. Entertain your cat. Provide a higher frequency of smaller meals. Reduce treats. Use your cat's hunting instincts.