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Overcoming Empty Nest Syndrome: Tips and Advice
Your kids are all grown up and off to live on their own. This is supposed to be a triumphant moment when all of the hard work you put into raising them is finally paying off. But a lot of parents feel sadness and loneliness that can be overwhelming—a cond...
How to Write a Business Plan
If you’re interested in starting your own business, by now you probably know that writing a business plan is one of the first steps. But what should a business plan include? How detailed should it be? Do you need to do research first? Don’t worry—below we...
How to Be a Teenage Role Model
While many people think of role models as famous figures or historic personalities, each and every one of us has the opportunity to be a role model in everyday life. Even as a teenager, you have the ability to inspire your peers and those younger than you...
How to Refinish Kitchen Cabinets
Refinishing your kitchen cabinets is a good way to liven up your living space and increase the value of your home. Planning and updating kitchen cabinets can produce a remarkable kitchen makeover in a few days over a long weekend. We'll give you a basic...
How to Remember the Holocaust
One of the most tragic events in history, the Holocaust was a mass genocide in Nazi Germany that killed over 11 million people including Jews, Romani people, Poles, gay people, and people with disabilities. It’s tough to think back on the horrors that occ...
How to Do Mental Health Anti Psychiatry Activism
The anti-psychiatry movement believes that modern-day psychiatric practices, particularly the use of drug treatments, are harmful to mentally ill people. This movement covers a wide variety of causes, and has had some success over the years in creating be...
How to Test Soil pH
Do you want to plant a garden? Then it is important to know about the pH of your soil. The pH is a measure of the soil's acidity or alkalinity. Different plants require different pH levels to thrive. Once you know your soil's pH, you can adjust your garde...
How to Solder Electronics
Learning to solder through-hole components is an essential skill for any amateur hobbyist or electronic professional. You can learn what equipment and skills you'll need to get started soldering electronics properly.
How to Do a 2 Card Monte Card Trick
This is a simple trick: the performer gives the spectator a heart (say it is an ace of hearts) face down between the thumb and index finger. The performer then gives the spectator a diamond (the ace of diamonds) on top of the other card. The spectator thi...
How to Set up a Private Network
A private network is one which either does not connect to the internet, or is connected indirectly using NAT (Network Address Translation) so its addresses do not appear on the public network. However, a private network allows you to connect to other comp...
How to Be a Good Piano Teacher
Being a good piano teacher requires a lot more than playing skill. You'll need to empathize with students, guide them through difficult challenges, and motivate them to improve. Be prepared to share your knowledge with students from all perspectives, incl...
How to Know When to Say No
Knowing when to say "no" takes practice. Learning this skill can help keep you safe and allow you to build and maintain strong and healthy relationships. It can also help you know when to take the best opportunities that come your way, and to ignore those...
How to Accomplish Your New Year's Resolutions
New Year's resolutions are goals or promises that people make during the New Year holiday to try to make their upcoming year better in some way. If you find it difficult to keep your resolutions, you may be helped by the following list which is intended t...
How to Forgive Someone Who Has Wronged or Hurt You
It can be challenging to forgive someone who has hurt you, but it can also be rewarding. Forgiveness isn’t a one-time thing; it’s a commitment to acknowledging, processing, and setting aside the past and expressing compassion.[1] X Trustworthy Source...
How to Massage Your Own Scalp
Scalp massages are a quick, easy, and cheap way to ease tension in your head, unwind after a long day, or even relieve headaches. They’re also shown to promote hair thickness by stimulating the blood vessels in your scalp.[1] X Trustworthy Source Pu...
How to Look Your Best During Gym Class
Looking your best in gym class is just as much about what you wear as it is about your attitude. If you treat gym class as torture, you’ll have a hard time getting through it. You can do a few things to look your best on the exterior, as well as feel your...