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How to Calm Down
Anger, stress, and anxiety are enough to get anyone worked up. While it might seem impossible to control your emotions, you can teach yourself to calm down. This valuable skill can help you cope with unexpected situations and emotions. Learn physical and...
How to Snap Your Fingers
Whether you're trying to get the attention of your butler or just jamming along to your favorite song, there's nothing like knowing how to give a sharp, loud snap of your fingers. Snapping comes easier for some people than for others, but with a little pr...
How to Play Backgammon
The fact that people have been playing Backgammon for over 5,000 years is proof enough that it’s really fun. It's actually one of the oldest board games! The game looks complicated at first, but it’s surprisingly easy once you get the hang of it. Read on...
How to Stop Repetitive Bad Memories
Some bad experiences seem impossible to forget. Bad memories can become all-consuming, affecting daily life, relationships and even hope for the future. Using mindfulness or exposure therapy may help alleviate the anxiety bad memories can cause. Ultimatel...
How to Calculate the Distance from Lightning
A thunderstorm is approaching, and suddenly you see lightning followed by a deafening clap of thunder. It sounded close -- really close. Calculating the distance from lightning can just give you peace of mind if you're in a safe location, or it can help y...
How to Survive a Long Fall
What can you do if you slip off a scaffolding 10 stories above the ground, or find yourself free falling when your parachute fails? It can happen any time, but it’s not always easy to fall.The odds are not on your side, but survival is possible. If you ca...
How to Make a Pair of Geta (Wooden Sandals)
Basic Construction: In the world of woodworking projects, geta are about as simple as you can get. They are just three pieces of wood. Japanese-made geta are cut out of a single piece of wood. If you don't mind sacrificing authenticity for simplicity stic...
How to Get a Stubborn Family Member to Look After Themselves
It's hard to watch family members refuse to take care of themselves. You might be dealing with an elderly parent, a sibling struggling with addiction or mental health issues, an ill relative, or some other family member. Finding ways to encourage healthy...
How to Make a Man Believe You're The One
When you have strong feelings for someone, it's easy to believe they're "the one"—and it's only natural that you'd want them to feel the same way. Unfortunately, if someone isn't into you, there's not much you can do to change their mind. In that case, it...
How to Install Custom Fonts on Windows or Mac Computer
Do you need more fonts on your PC or Mac? There are thousands of fonts you can download online in various styles, many of which are free. Whether you want to purchase a font from its creator or download one for free, installing a font in Windows is super...
How to Analyze Adverts for Job Applications
Above all else, if you're going to apply for advertised jobs, don't waste your time applying for positions that aren't suited to you. By applying for the jobs you actually have a chance of getting an interview for, you will reduce the level of rejections...
How to Get a Tan
People tend to look great when they have a bit of a tan—it adds a warm glow to the skin, masks blemishes, and helps make colorful clothes stand out. It can be tricky business, getting the right tan—there are UV rays to worry about, awkward orange colors t...
How to Organize Your Locker
Sometimes, it feels like keeping your locker organized is harder than advanced trigonometry. But it doesn’t have to be that way! If you feel overwhelmed by the state of your locker, start with a clean slate (literally) by taking everything out of your loc...
How to Overcome Short Term Memory Loss
Short-term memory loss might seem scary, but in a lot of cases, you can manage or even overcome it. Help your brain form short-term memories by challenging yourself in new ways, socializing more often, and focusing on the task at hand. Taking better care...
How to Play Bullshit Bingo
Ordinary business meetings and conference calls are usually deadly boring. Bullshit Bingo, originally created in 1993, is a classic office game that can be the answer to this problem.[1] X Research source Assembling a team of trusted coworke...
How to Pick Sunglasses
There are so many options to choose from when it comes time to pick a new pair of sunglasses, which can make the process fun but also a little daunting. Start by picking out the right size and style of frames for your face shape. From there, you can decid...