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How to Comfort an Upset Friend
There probably has been, and will be, a time in your life when a friend comes to you upset over something that has happened to them. Maybe they ended a romantic relationship, lost their job, lost a loved one, etc. Regardless of the situation, you will wan...
How to Draw a Mandala
Mandalas are circular designs with repeating shapes and they often hold spiritual significance. The word “mandala” comes from the Sanskrit word for circle. Many people find drawing mandalas to be a very centering and expressive activity. To draw your own,...
How to Find a Square Root Without a Calculator
Calculating square root is easy if you have a perfect square. If you don’t, there’s a logical process you can follow to systematically figure out the square root of any number, even if you don’t use a calculator. You will need to understand basic multipli...
How to Write Screenplays Using Microsoft Word
There’s no need to drop hundreds of dollars for script writing software when you already own the most powerful program out there: Microsoft Word! Producing a professional screenplay with MS Word can be done in a number of ways. Whether you use macros (s...
How to Hide What You Feel
When it comes to your emotions, most experts say acknowledging and expressing them is healthy and necessary.[1] X Expert Source Nicole Moshfegh, PsyDLicensed Clinical Psychologist Expert Interview. 5 August 2021. [2] X Research source...
How to Sing in a Choir
Singing in a choir is a great way to improve your voice, your knowledge of music, and your performance skills. It can also boost your happiness and healthiness.[1] X Research source Determine your vocal range, follow the director’s instructi...
How to Tie Your Shoe Laces Differently
Over and around and through the loop — tighten, loosen, and repeat. Are you tired of tying your shoes the same old boring way, day after day? With just a few easy steps, you can ditch the monotony of your everyday "granny"-style shoelace knot and have the...
How to Prepare to Return to School After an Extended Break
Many schools offer long vacations between semesters and around holidays. But returning to school after an extended break can leave you filled with dread and anxiety. You're only going back to school - why is it so hard? If this question is something you'v...
How to Deal With Getting Dumped by a Boyfriend
It's one of the worst emotional pains a human being can experience. You spent every waking second together. You were each others' best friends, you could tell him anything, and you maybe even thought he was the "one". But somewhere down the line, he thoug...
How to Set SMART Goals
SMART is an acronym that represents a framework for creating effective goals. It stands for five qualities your goals should have. They should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. The SMART method is one of the most popular and e...
How to Work a Marionette
Working a Marionette is a lot easier than you might think, but the basic premise is still the old "practice, practice, practice"... This article will show you a few beginner methods for your puppets, but there are many different movements to create a life...
How to Make Money Blogging
Making money through blogging requires a carefully thought out topic. If you have an existing blog with a small audience, be honest when considering whether the topic has broad appeal that isn't already covered by other established bloggers. If it does, g...
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Gout?
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that is very painful and commonly impacts the big toe joint, but can also affect joints in the other toes, plus your ankles, knees, fingers, wrists, and elbows.[1] X Expert Source Siddharth Tambar, MDBoar...
How to Add Captions to Tables in Microsoft Word
This wikiHow guide will teach you how to add captions to Microsoft Word tables like you see on tutorial screenshots and textbook diagrams. You can format table captions however you'd like, and even cross-reference them in other parts of your document.
How to Convert Audible.Com Audiobooks
This wikiHow teaches you how to download and convert an Audible audiobook file. Since Audible audiobooks use digital protection which can't be removed by typical audio conversion software, you'll need to purchase a program to remove the digital protection...
How to Do a Fireman's Carry
The Fireman's Carry technique used to be a common way for firefighters to carry someone from danger but it's no longer used in that scenario because it exposes the victim's airway to smoke. However, this method is still used by soldiers and lifeguards bec...