How to Add an RSS Feed on Blogger

Blogger.com is a popular blogging site that provides not only the storage space and bandwidth for a blog, but also a number of tools that can make a blog more effective. One important blog capability is the ability to automatically display new entries from other blogs. Also called "Really Simple Syndication," or RSS. You can add this capability easily to a Blogger.com blog.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• An active Blogger.com account
• An active Blogger blog

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     Log into your Blogger.com account. This will take you to your Blogger Dashboard, which is a list of all of your blogs on the site along with controls for customizing them.
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     Select "Layout" for your desired blog. The "Layout" tab will be displayed, providing a graphical representation of your blog, including the area where blog posts appear and areas where you can add customized elements.
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     Click on "Add a Page Element." Another window will open with a list of elements that you can add to your blog. Select "Add to Blog" underneath the "Feed" element, which opens a "Configure Feed" dialog box.
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     Copy the RSS link URL from the external blog. Most blogs place their RSS link as either text or an RSS icon somewhere on their blog. Clicking on this link will open a Web browser page with the feed URL, often a Feedburner.com address. Select this link and copy it to the clipboard.
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     Paste the RSS link URL into the "Feed URL" box of the Blogger "Configure Feed" dialog. Select "Continue." If you make a mistake, click "Cancel" and start again.
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     Save your changes. After clicking on "Continue," a dialog box will open showing the title of the blog feed you are publishing, an option to select how many items you wish to display, and check boxes to show "Item dates" and "Item sources/authors." Make your selections, review how the feed will look on your blog, and select "Save Changes" when satisfied.
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     Place your new feed. The feed you just added will show up as the top item in your list of side page elements. Left-click, hold, and drag the feed element to move it to a different slot on the side, or to the top or bottom section of your blog. When satisfied, click on "Save." Then click "Preview" to see how your new feed appears. Use "Clear Edits" to undo the changes and start over.

Simple Way to Potty Train

Potty training is a big step in a child's life as well as the parent's. However, the task can be quite daunting. Potty training takes place when the child is around 2 years old and is able to sit and walk by herself. Other potty training readiness indicators are that the child has a desire to please their parents and the child has a trusting relationship with the person who will be potty training her. There are many different methods to potty train your child, and every method will work differently with each child.

1. Preperation

   • One popular method of potty training, called the 1-day method, claims that it will be able to potty train your child in 1 day. After you have determined that your child is ready to be potty trained, you will then need to get a few items for the potty training technique. You will need a potty training doll, party accessories and big kid underwear.

   Potty Training Day

   • Put big kid underwear on a doll that you will use for the potty training day. Have your child switch from diapers to normal underwear as well. The next step involves your child teaching her doll how to use the big potty.

     Have your child give the doll a drink of water, and then both of you will go to the bathroom. Pull the doll's big kid underwear down, and the doll will use the potty. Then to show how proud you are of the doll, throw it a big party with balloons and party hats. Lavish attention on the doll. Your child will see how special it is to use the big kid potty, and she will want to use it also.

     In the next step, give your child a large drink. Then, ask your child if she wants to go to the potty. Take her to the potty whether she says yes or no. This helps her to practice pulling up and down her big kid underwear. If your child goes potty, celebrate with a big party. If your child happens to have an accident, take her to the bathroom 10 times over and over so she gets the hang of going to the bathroom, pulling down her pants and sitting on the toilet.

     Once your child gets the hang of it, you should no longer have to use diapers. This method takes lots of patience and encouragement. Remember, even if the child has an accident, do not get upset but be understanding and positive.

Quickest Way to Potty Train

Training a child to use the potty instead of a diaper can be a quick process if you start at the right time. Some children can potty train as early as 18 months but others will need to wait as late as three years old or older. Starting the potty training process before your child is ready will cause the process to take longer. The quickest way to potty train your child is to wait until he is physically and mentally ready and provide lots of praise for success.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Child size potty
• Underwear
• Treats

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     Identify whether your child is ready to potty train. There are specific signs that a child is physically ready to potty train, including having dry diapers for stretches of time. This indicates that he is capable of holding his pee for a length of time. He should have regular bowel movements, ask to have his diaper removed after soiling it and he may inform you that he is going to the bathroom in his diaper. This indicates his awareness of the physical aspect of going to the bathroom. He may also wish to wear big kid underwear and may ask to use the big potty instead of a diaper.

     According to the Mayo Clinic, potty training child who is not quite ready will simply make the process take longer. If you wish to potty train your child quickly, then you need to ensure that your child is physically ready as well as mentally agreeable to using the potty.
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     Purchase a child size potty. This might be a small potty that sits on the floor or a potty seat that sits on top of a regular toilet. This allows your child's small bottom to sit comfortably on the potty.
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     Purchase your child underwear. You will want to purchase several packs of underwear so that as your child has accidents during the first day or two, you do not have to do laundry every day. Make a big deal about wearing big kid underwear, and always provide lots of praise for keeping the underwear dry, even for short periods of time.
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     Choose a special treat for your child. This treat is for using the potty and can be a small piece of candy or a sticker. You may need to give a treat for sitting on the potty, for going to the bathroom or for keeping his underwear or diaper dry. Along with the treat, you need to give lots of praise for any success your child has.
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     Have your child use the potty. Take your child to the bathroom frequently at first and praise and reward him for keeping his underwear or diaper dry and using the potty. If your child was physically ready to potty train, he will learn quickly what the "gotta go" sensation feels like.

     You should also watch for signs that your child needs to use the bathroom, like squirming, holding the genital area or becoming very quiet and focused during otherwise active play. When you notice these signs, quickly escort your child to the bathroom and provide lots of praise for using the potty.
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     Be encouraging even when accidents occur. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, potty training can take up to several weeks or months for the child to be completely accident free. When an accident occurs, you should not make a big deal about it; simply clean it up and encourage your child to try again.

How to Help Our Teen Girls in Real-Life Situations

Teen girls experience a wide variety of challenges including issues with body image, self-esteem problems, and learning to develop relationships with other teens. Development during these years can be confusing, and girls may often face difficult social decisions and personal stress. Adults can offer support and help teen girls build their resilience by creating steady, nurturing relationships that offer open lines of communication. These relationships offer girls a sense of safety and support, so they are more likely to seek help with real life situations that create distress.

Instructions

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     Build a positive, trusting rapport. A teen girl is likely to confide in you and ask for help if she feels a sense of trust and rapport. Whether you're a parent or an educator, you can develop this rapport by being available and showing interest in her activities, school work and social life. Asking questions, remaining open-minded, and offering positive feedback are all important ways to show that you care about her feelings and experiences.
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     Offer positive role modeling of healthy communication. Parents, educator and other adults can role model positive communication skills by talking opening about problems or feelings. Active listening skills show a teen girl how to accept another person's point of view and also assert her own needs and thoughts in a respectful way. If you're working with a girl who has problems feeling confident about expressing herself, you may want to model assertive communication skills, such as "I" statements.
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     Provide resources for health, wellness and positive relationships. Teen girls face a variety of difficult decisions and experiences regarding their bodies and their health. From body image to puberty, adolescent development can create some confusing and overwhelming feelings. It's important for a teen girl to know that she has resources regarding health questions. If you're a parent this may mean that you offer your daughter books on health or that you help her schedule health appointments. Keeping communication open about wellness and sexuality will ensure that she feels comfortable seeking out resources.
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     Set firm limits regarding unhealthy or unacceptable behaviors. As an adult you should be supportive and accessible, but you'll also need to assign consequences for any inappropriate or unhealthy behaviors. For example, if a teen girl goes out to a party and drinks, it's important to be supportive and communicate openly, but it is also critical that she has consequences and limits. She needs to know she can trust you for support, but that you will not allow her to engage in destructive or harmful behaviors.

Techniques to Help Teen Girls Develop High Self-Esteem

Many teenagers experience a drop in self-esteem, but girls may experience a drop twice as severe as boys, according to a 2002 study at University of California Davis. A teenage girl with low self-esteem may worry about body image, social skills, academic performance and other key areas of life. When a girl has strong self-esteem, that confidence will push her to excel. Techniques that boost teen girls' self-esteem will contribute to a brighter, happier future.

1. Verbal Techniques

   • Ask your daughter how her day was and show genuine interest. Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images

     Pay attention to your words and the impact they may have on your teen. If you tend to make critical comments about other women and girls, or about your daughter and yourself, start changing this habit. Even humorous or idle comments can impair a teen's self-esteem. When your daughter succeeds, offer genuine praise, and prove you notice her skills and hard work. Build a trusting connection with your teen by talking with her habitually, whether about small daily issues or about larger matters. Show that you care about her opinions on a variety of issues.

   Media Techniques

   • Magazines, movies, TV and other media influences can have a severe negative impact on a teen girl's developing self-image. Rather than preventing your daughter from exposure to media, instead have open discussions about the risks of believing media messages. Talk about the unrealistic expectations that are often presented in advertisements or by fashion models and actresses. Look for shows, movies and magazines that present a more well-balanced view of women's accomplishments and behavior and more realistic portrayals of appearance and body weight.

   Practical Techniques

   • Succeeding academically is one way to empower teen girls. Jupiterimages/BananaStock/Getty Images

     Actions speak louder than words, and your teen's self-esteem will grow through activities and participation. Encourage your daughter to engage in activities that break traditional stereotypes. This can include household activities, such as asking your teen to change the oil as well as set the table. Strongly support academic success, and encourage your daughter's interest in science or math. Some teen girls feel insecure about striving for academic success and hide their intellects and talents. Encourage your daughter to succeed at whatever interests her, despite peer pressure.

   Community Techniques

   • While self-esteem starts at home, it continues when your teen is at school, dating or around friends. When your teen girl is involved with a conflict, listen respectfully to both sides and offer guidance to your teen. Talk to your teen about resolving conflicts and standing up for herself without being aggressive. Encourage community participation, such as volunteering or team sports. These outlets will help your teen develop empathy, compassion and teamwork skills, all of which can benefit her own self-esteem and sense of self-worth and pride.

How to Drive Traffic to Your Blog

The best way to drive traffic to your blog is to write excellent articles on a topic that you care about, and to write them at a consistent intervals. In addition, there are a number of ways to help potential readers find you. The key is to remember that maintaining high quality in all dealings will win out in the long run, and help you build a solid readership that keeps coming back for more.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Blog
• Quality Writing
• Consistency

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     Write daily or at least consistently. Readers want new material to read and if you take frequent breaks, that is a fast way to lose a reader's interest. On the other hand, too much content can also drive away readers. You don't want reading your blog to become a chore. Shorter, less frequent articles that are better polished and more packed with information are better than long, rambling daily epics.
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     Visit other blogs that are similar to yours and make comments. Not only will you get to know those bloggers, but chances are their readers will decide to visit your blog as well. Your comments must be meaningful and useful. Obviously self-serving comments such as "Nice blog you got here. Visit my blog at ..." followed by your URL will be ignored. Worse, they could earn you a reputation as an annoying spammer among your target readership.
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     Join Entrecard. It's a tool for finding other people's blogs and advertising your own blog.
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     Publicize your blog. Post your new blog posts on MySpace, Facebook and Twitter. Set your blog posts set to auto-post to Facebook and Twitter with the Networked Blogs Application and Twitterfeed. Add your blog link to your email signature and your signature on any message boards that you frequent.
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     Hold a giveaway. Contact a company that sells a product or service germane to your blog and ask if they would be interested in reaching your readership. Post a call for giveaway sponsors on your blog and your social media presences. Contact book authors and companies trying to build recognition for their brand. Don't be afraid to contact big companies, too: some have sponsorship programs already set up for donating products for giveaways.

How to Get Blog Traffic

You set up a free blog account, write a few posts and nothing happens. No one seems to be reading, commenting, or caring about what you're writing. It takes some time to build up a blog audience, but there are a few things you can do at the start to build up blog traffic so your personal musings reach readers.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• A blog
• A blog obsession

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     Blog regularly. The more you post, the better chance you have to reach an audience.
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     Add the blog to blog search engines. Create a good, concise description for your blog, as well as relevant keywords.
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     Write comments on other people's blogs. People are always grateful for a comment. More often than not, they'll click on your link and return the favor.
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     Comment on people's comments. A blog is meant to be a community. Respond directly to people's comments, either in the comments or in a new blog post. This will engage readers so they'll come back more often.
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     Post on forums. If you write a niche blog, post answers to questions on forums; put your blog address in your signature. Don't spam forums; make sure your posts are relevant.
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     Write to other bloggers suggesting a link trade. Put up a link list of your favorite blogs and let those bloggers know about it. They might just reciprocate.

How to Prepare Your Kids for College

College can be a difficult time in a person's life. It's full of changes and new challenges which, without preparation, can be quite stressful. As a parent, it is your job to help your children face these challenges, and in order to do so, it is best to prepare early.

Instructions

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     Prepare your children financially. If you can, it is best to get your children working at a young age, with tasks such as a paper route, or a summer job. This way, they learn the responsibility of how to handle money and the stresses that can come along with it. You can also use this income to teach them about savings. As a parent, it may be tempting to dip into your nest egg or to take out a loan to help your child out; this is almost always a bad idea, mainly because your child will be working longer than you will. It is better to have them take out the loans. A good book to give them while they are still teens is "Rich Dad, Poor Dad For Teens: The Secrets About Money That You Don't Learn in School," which teaches them how to manage their money from a young age.
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     Prepare them for college emotionally. This can be a difficult time for both children and parents as the kids begin to leave the nest. You can't always physically be there to support your child emotionally, but having a weekly call to give them encouragement when they are down is a way to show them that you care. What one father did before he sent off his son to school was to sit down and write as many rules to life as he could think of, and this became the best-selling "Life's Little Instruction Book." If you are too lazy to do this yourself, you can buy the book. (See Resources below.)
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     Teach them to deal with failure as well as success. Life isn't always about having successes. In fact, most people will have more failures than success, and learning to deal with both gracefully is a powerful lesson. Teach them the value of persistence and struggle by giving them examples in your own life where you struggled, and when times are difficult, be there as support and a shoulder to cry on. Otherwise, it is all too easy to allow our inner voices to get carried away with criticism and self doubt. One good way to teach them about controlling their emotions is through meditation and visualization. A useful tool is the Neuro-Programmer, which will help them build a calmer, more peaceful and optimistic attitude.

How to Date During Early Adolescence

In the United States, dating is an accepted part of culture and is a natural part of the process of growing up. Many adolescents begin forming relationships with the opposite sex in the late elementary or middle school years.

1. Date With A Group

   • Group dating is a safer alternative to one-on-one dates. group of friends image by Dmitri MIkitenko from Fotolia.com

     Dating in a group allows you to explore romantic relationships without having to deal with the sexual pressures that many teens face in a one-on-one setting. Group dating also keeps the date more casual, with less of a focus on the relationship and more focus on socializing with a variety of people.

   Be Yourself

   • Young teens are already struggling with figuring out who they are, what they represent and how they choose to present themselves. This does not mean that you should not let people see the real you. You will learn that it is easier to find a group of friends that you get along well with than it is to pretend to be someone you are not.

   Date in Moderation

   • As a young teen or preteen, dating should be something that compliments your life, not rules it. Keep your focus on school and forming and maintaining friendships. Statistics have shown that teens who frequently date in early adolescence have poorer grades, increased drug use and higher rates of delinquency.

How to Be More Attractive to Women

Attracting women can be a confusing process for many people. There are numerous books and TV shows dedicated to teaching men various ways of attracting women. However, you don't need to follow a strict method or rules for women to find you attractive. Simply looking presentable, and acting respectfully and confidently, is attractive to most women. All you need to do is put in a little effort to show that you are a well-rounded person who is worth getting to know.

Instructions

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     Groom yourself well. Women are attracted to men who take care of themselves. This means keeping your facial hair looking neat and taking regular showers.
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     Wear clothes that look presentable. You don't have to look formal for casual dates, but having style will make you more attractive. If you are unsure about what clothes to wear, ask a stylish friend to help you out.
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     Do your best to eliminate bad habits that women might find unattractive. For example, many women are turned off by smoking and excessive drinking. Not only will women be more attracted to you if you get rid of your bad habits, but you will feel better about yourself too.
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     Decide what your best qualities are and emphasize them. These could be personality traits or physical aspects of yourself that you are especially proud of. For example, if you have brilliant green eyes, wear shirts in colors that complement them and make them pop even more.
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     Be confident in yourself. People are drawn to confidence. If you are not a naturally confident person, practice acting confident in short interactions with people, such as at the checkout line in the grocery store. Posture is a big part of looking confident, so carry yourself well when you stand and walk, and keep your back straight when you sit.
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     Be respectful to other people, not just women. For example, hold the door for an elderly person or be courteous to employees at businesses. Not only is being respectful considerate, but it also lets women see that you are a caring person.
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     Joke around with the girl you like. Playful banter shows her that you are confident in yourself and you aren't worried about what she thinks of you. For example, you could tease her jokingly as a friend would or tell a humorous self-deprecating anecdote.
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     Listen to what she has to say. Listening skills are valuable assets to have when interacting with anyone, but especially with someone you are trying to attract.

How to Be a More Lovable Person

Everybody needs a little love at least. We all have lovable aspects in us too. Not everyone will be your cup of tea and vice versa. So there's no reason to change everything about you, just to please the minority. You don't need everyone to love you, like you, or want you in life. So don't feel so bad if not everyone understands you. Ignore the haters in life, there's always plenty. Being different is a good thing. It really is, believe me. The people who've been the most unique and different are the kind we remember the best.

Instructions

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     Be a nicer person. So simple and easy. Great, that doesn't help much, or does it? It may seem so obvious, but are you nice to people? You may assume you are. It's easy for anyone to just assume this. It's not like someone wakes up, and decides I am going to be bad to people just for the heck of it. Truly think about how you act to others in general. Do you tend to be rude, impatient, inconsiderate, or not think how others feel, think, or what they say? How do you generally act toward others? Sometimes being shy easily gets mistaken for being rude, or not being very nice. I know it's not real fair, but it's easy for a lot of people to assume. Learn to understand and relate to what others think. That's a better way to evaluate how you've treated them. That's what I've learn to do and it works. Sometimes I've not been very nice to people, when I truly didn't mean to be.
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     Showing more of your personality. I think a lot of shy people don't come off as lovable. It's not because they aren't, it's just easy for others to make assumptions. They think they are just not real friendly, where it's not true. They are just a little nervous and not real comfortable. Really there's no reason to not be more outgoing. People are extremely receptive to this trait. You don't have to worry about embarrassing yourself, because you in fact are making them feel comfortable and more receptive to you. Don't be too aggressive and outgoing though.
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     Being funny and showing more humor. I don't want to hear that you do not have a sense of humor, or funny side to you. Everyone of us do. Everyone is capable of laughing and enjoying others in that regard.
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     Loosen up a bit. Don't be so uptight all the time. If you're constantly being a bit of a safety freak, or always concern about every little consequence. It can be a little draining and not really fun to be around. I understand that consequences are important for the most part. I'm not suggesting you should go off and rob a bank or anything crazy like that.. Don't be afraid to have a some fun and live a little though. Sometimes it's okay to do things you aren't really suppose to do. It's actually healthy. Don't be such a by-the-book kind of person all the time.
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     Being a good listener. Being able to listen to others problems and offer humble and decent advice. Nothing better than being a good listener, which attracts a lot of people to start to trust you and depend on you more. Sometimes talking constantly is not necessary. Know when to be quiet, and when not to.
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     Positive attitude. Don't always be dwelling on the negative things in your life. Don't always talk about everything that's going wrong. I've said this numerous times in articles I've written. If anyone is actually a regular reader to them, they are probably getting tired of me sounding like a broken record. Having a positive attitude will get you a lot of things in this life. It will do more good for you than you'll realize. Give it a chance. Learn to smile more, laugh, and just be a positive person. People pickup on these vibes.
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     Be different than others. Like I explain at the beginning of the article. Do not follow the logic of being more like others, to be loved more. That's the opposite way to do it. Because if you try to fit in, you aren't recognized. You are just like everyone else then. Stand out, be bold, brave and different. That's the most special gift god gave each one of us. We're all created equal, but different. He didn't clone us all. So stand out and be who you really are. Do not do what you think seems like the popular choice.

How to Be Lovable

Being lovable, by definition, means possessing qualities that make you attractive to others. It encompasses many characteristics, but overall if you follow the Golden Rule and treat people the way you would like to be treated, you will probably be thought of as lovable. Read on to learn how to endear yourself to others.

Instructions

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     Consider yourself someone worthy of being loved. This may take some work to recover from something in your past, but you must get past any negative thinking that you are somehow unworthy of being loved.
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     Smile and be pleasant to those around you. Exude a positive attitude, and don't be a complainer. People are more likely to perceive you as lovable if they enjoy being in your company.
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     Pay attention to your personal appearance. Taking care to be presentable tells people that you consider yourself worthy to take good care of yourself in all ways, and that will translate into them having the same opinion of you.
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     Take pride in your accomplishments and realize that you have something to offer to those around you. Do your fair share of the work when a project needs to be accomplished and you'll be loved for making it easier on everyone else involved.
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     Give of yourself. Recognize when a friend needs help, whether it's just an ear to listen, or if she needs someone to watch her children for her. Do something nice for someone "just because." Volunteer your time to charities that are meaningful to you.
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     Be happy and optimistic. No matter your circumstances, you can choose to focus on the good, or focus on the bad. People are going to think of you as lovable if you manage to be pleasant despite your adversities

How to Make Love Deeper & More Meaningful

Your partner's personality and your own build upon one another to form a mutual feeling of love. There are many definitions and steps to finding love, but making love deeper and more meaningful is an issue in a world of television, jobs, kids and other daily stresses. The way to a better relationship starts with the connection that you build together.

Instructions

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     Hold deeper conversations with your partner that discuss values, thoughts, feelings and opinions. Open a dialogue with your partner and try to discover beyond the surface of their likes and dislikes, into the fabric of one another's personalities. How does something make them feel? Happy or sad? More meaningful conversations bond and lead to a better understanding of one another.
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     Show that you care by doing the little things. Things happen that are stressful such as a car stalling on the side of the road or a coffee machine breaking, or emotional issues surrounding a dramatic event in a partner's life. Helping your partner when he is in a jam really shows that you care.
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     Spend time together out of the house and away from kids, friends or family. While spending time as a family is very important, as well as visiting with friends, if you cannot be alone together and hold conversations, if you constantly look to others to guide conversations between you and your partner, then you may have a communication or compatibility issue. Spending time together allows you to bond, especially if you choose a couple's bonding activity such as hiking, camping, stargazing, picnicking, walking the dog, exercising, building things, playing video or board games or gardening.
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     Take care of yourself. It is impossible to make love deeper and more meaningful if you fall out of touch with yourself. Whether that means you are not feeling sexy or healthy anymore, you become mentally unavailable to your partner. If you need to feel sexier, try buying new lingerie. If you feel yourself becoming unhealthy, add in a morning or evening run to your routine, and fill your diet up with vegetable snacks and entrees. If suffering from mental stress, talk to your partner to let them know how you feel.
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     Keep up an exciting sexual atmosphere that does not fall into routine. Focus on feeling sexy about your body and making your partner feel sexy too. Flirt with your partner, teasing her with saucy text messages, such as what you are wearing or what you wish you were doing instead with your partner. Set up a candlelit bedroom to entice your lover into bed. You could even try a friendly bet on how to go without sex, then focus on kissing and foreplay, which charges up your libido for a delayed sexual encounter.
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     Surprise your partner with spontaneity. For example, maybe you saw something in a store that you thought would look good on your partner, you could hang it up in the closet and wait for them to find it; just make sure it isn't too far out of reach for them. Also, you could simply allude to the fact that you are missing something underneath your clothes and ask them to figure out which part it's missing from.
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     Share your desires and fantasies for making love. Role-playing is an eye-opening activity into what your partner likes in the bedroom and what they want from you. Be open to new things and let your partner know what you like about their fantasies. Also, let them know this is a give-and-take and your own fantasies need satisfying as well.

How to Get a Shy Guy Interested in You

Dealing with a shy guy can be frustrating and confusing. A shy guy is usually not overt about his desires and may be hard to read when it comes to determining whether or not he is interested in you. You can cultivate a shy guy's interest in you by approaching the situation with patience and being understanding of his shy nature. Though it is a little more difficult than dealing with an outgoing guy, landing a shy guy is not an impossible task.

Instructions

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     Be confident to become attractive. Wear clothes that make you feel attractive and put on your favorite fragrance. Do your makeup and fix your hair. If you feel attractive, you will be more confident in your interactions. Confidence is an attractive quality and will help build his interest in you.
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     Take it slow. Strike up a conversation with the shy guy you are interested in, but do not put too much pressure on him. It will take a while for him to come out of his shell, so be patient while you build your relationship.
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     Give clear signs of your interest. Make strong eye contact, keep conversation light and fun, and don't be afraid to flirt. Your shy friend may never have considered acting on his interest in you because he may consider you to be out of his league. Showing your interest allows him to feel comfortable with his.
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     Make the first move. The person you are interested in may already feel the same way about you, but does not know how to approach the situation. Invite him out for coffee or a drink to give him a clear signal that you are interested.

How to Stop Being Nervous

Being nervous is human nature on many issues. We all have a sense of nervousness and anxiety before extremely important events of our lives. This is natural, though unpleasent. In the following article, I hope to really help you learn how to stop being nervous and to calm down.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• A calm quiet area

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     The first thing you must do is go to an area that is quiet, where you can do some thinking.
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     Analyze what you are nervous about. Think about what you can do about a certain situation to not be so nervous about it any more. What can you do? Most likely, the answer is nothing. There is not one single thing that will change the situation that is making your nervous. This realization should help bring you calmness. Especially in situations where you are worried about somebody or some event outside of your control.
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     If you are nervous about a task that must be completed, think about how much you have prepared for this task. Think of all that you have done and learned to be where you are. Think of the training, studying and/or work involved to be where you are at. Reflect back on these things. Understand that it was your effort that will help you in the task ahead, not your worrying.
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     Get comfortable, relax, have a soothing food to eat, take a bath, and do not think of the event ahead, rather spend the time to calmly reflect on how hard you have worked.
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     Remember not to worry about tomorrow, because each day has enough problems of its own.

How to Stop Being Shy

If you're naturally an introvert, this doesn't mean you have to spend your life watching more outgoing people have fun while you stay at home and sulk. While being shy may be inherent to your personality, you can do things that make you appear less shy. This can be just the trick to making new friends or getting dates.

Instructions

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     Make an effort to meet people. You won't meet anyone if you stay secluded in your home. You don't have to approach anyone if you don't want to or if big crowds make you nervous.
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     Start out by going to coffeehouses or bookstores. These are generally quiet places where people gather and can be less intimidating than a nightclub or loud party.
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     Strike up conversations. This may be easier if you first try this with people you know well instead of total strangers. Try talking to a coworker that you see every day. Over time, starting conversations may begin to feel like second nature.
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     Ask your friends and family to introduce you to new people. Other people who know you well should be able to determine the types of people you'd feel comfortable with.
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     Think about subjects that interest you and that you know well. You'll be more comfortable talking about topics that are familiar to you.
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     Practice talking to a trusted friend or family member first. You can role play until you feel less nervous about speaking to new people.
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     Try to approach someone who's standing alone if you attend a party and you begin to feel uncomfortable. She might be shy as well and has been waiting for someone to come up to her. It will probably feel easier for you to have a one-on-one conversation than trying to engage several people at once.

How to Do a 360 Backflip on a Trampoline

Backflips are not easy to do on a trampoline. In fact, in gyms, you practice with special equipment to help you flip. Since most people don't have the equipment that professional gyms have, doing a backflip is a lot harder. However, if you have nothing but a backyard trampoline, you can learn how to do a 360-degree backflip. This article describes how to do a 360-degree backflip on a trampoline.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Trampoline
• Spotter

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     Jump high. Before even attempting to do backflips, focus on jumping high. Height is one of the most important factors in backflip completion. Since doing a backflip is impossible without adequate height, don't even worry about the flipping part. Just jump.
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     Think safety. Make sure the trampoline is fully enclosed. It needs to be able to keep jumpers in the trampoline and off the hard ground a few feet below. To ensure you don't fall through the holes between the springs, make sure there is a padded covering around the trampoline covering the springs. When doing a backflip it is difficult to tell where the edge is, so these two safety features are very important to avoid serious injury. Check all equipment to make sure there are no tears or other malfunctions before jumping.
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     Get a spotter. Find a buddy to assist you with your backflip. The spotter has to stand really close to you, so bravery is a must. Strength is also important. The spotter stands facing your side and has one hand on your stomach and one hand behind your knees. The hand in front of your stomach stabilizes you during your backflip. The hand behind your knees pushes your legs over your head, essentially forcing the backflip to occur. After successfully helping you backflip while standing still, the spotter can flip you while you're in mid-air.
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     Start the rotation. A 360-degree rotation is extremely difficult while doing a backflip. A rotation such as this means you end up facing the same way as you started. Turn your body as it leaves the trampoline and use your arms to complete the rotation. This will take plenty of practice.
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     Keep practicing. Practice vertical jumps to gain height, which makes rotating during a flip easier. Do flips--even if they're not perfect--just to get your body accustomed to the motions. Tuck your legs during jumps to simulate the tuck during a flip. Practice makes perfect, so keep going.
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     Stay positive. It's easy to get discouraged when something doesn't come easily. However, backflips aren't easy for anyone. Remember that everyone starts out the same way, and it just takes time.

How to Become Popular in Five Days

You don't have to be beautiful, rich or athletic to be popular. Oftentimes this can help you to be popular, but you can develop your own individuality and use it to gain popularity. Sometimes changing some tiny factor like the way you apply makeup or style your hair results in an immediate social change. Read on to learn how to become popular in five days.

Instructions

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     Stop talking and start listening. To be popular, you need to focus on others rather than focusing on yourself. Listen for five days straight and watch your popularity increase by the end of the week.
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     Know someone famous and have that person come to visit. Make sure you let it slip five days before the celebrity arrives. People that seemed like they didn't know your name quickly become your best friend when you have something they want.
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     Make the winning point for a big game. Games between school rivals or championship games create the most buzz for schools. In the corporate world, lock in a high profile client or seal the deal to be popular. Popularity from this occurs overnight and grows as more and more people learn of your success.
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     Date one of the popular kids at school. The movie "Can't Buy Me Love" depicts how a nerd pays a popular girl to date him so he can be popular. It works in the movie and in real life dating someone popular can make you popular in five days.
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     Have a positive attitude. Go one week without complaining and you should be more popular by Friday. You don't have to be a cheerleader to encourage someone. Find something nice to say about every person you meet and be sincere when you say it.
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     Do something cool like toilet paper the principal's house or prank a teacher and let it slip that you did it. Or get tickets to a sold out event and let people know you have an extra ticket. You'll be popular before the week ends.

How to Be Popular

It seems to be the most important thing in your teenage years: being well-liked, important and not just another face in the crowd at school. Most definitely, times can be difficult when you want to get noticed and be popular--for the right reasons. While you shouldn't link how many people like you to your self-image, you can still be popular for the right reasons.

Instructions

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     Learn to like yourself for who you are. You might not be the prettiest girl in school or the best player on the football team, but you are special just the way you are.
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     Exude confidence. While being arrogant will drive people away from you, being confident in who you are and what you're good at will attract people to you.
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     Be cheerful whenever you can. People are drawn to those who are bright all the time, as long as it isn't fake or overwhelming. The people who are most popular are always bright and energetic.
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     Get involved with work or school activities. People can't get to know you and like you if you aren't around. Try joining teams or clubs, as long as you like the sport or the activity you're participating in.
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     Be charming. Listen to others so that you can recall minute details about them. Asking 3 questions about another person before answering 1 about yourself is a very simple way to be charming without trying.
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     Remember to always be well-groomed. People are drawn to the attractive, and even if you're not a traditional "hottie," being neat and clean will get people to take notice. If you want to use this to get attention, lightly wear an exotic perfume or change your hairstyle.

How to Do an Easy Backflip

A backflip is a basic component of gymnastics and cheerleading. As well, it can be a fun trick to do for your friends. Before attempting more complicated backflips, it's important to learn how to do a basic backflip. It's also important to remember that a backflip done incorrectly can lead to injury, specifically to your neck. For better safety, have a friend or professional nearby to be a spotter and to point out any mistakes in your backflip form.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Soft surface

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     Perform the backflip on a soft surface, such as a gym mat. This will make for a softer landing if you should do the backflip incorrectly.
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     Place your feet a few inches apart. As well, place your hands out as if you were reaching for something in front of you.
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     Bend your knees slightly, swinging your arms down as well, and jump up, fully reaching out with your hands and pulling yourself backwards.
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     Tuck in your legs as you flip backwards.
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     Land on your feet, keeping your legs still slightly tucked. Don't land with your legs fully extended.

How to Do a Backflip |

The backflip, also known as the back tuck, is an impressive and dangerous athletic feet. Once you learn how to do one, you'll be able to use it to impress friends, add some flair to your dance moves or avoid a sword strike from an unruly band of ninjas. If you can overcome your fear and commit to a little practice, you can do a backflip in no time. Follow these steps to learn how it's done.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Spotter
• Trampoline

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     Find an open area with a soft surface. Small spaces with obstacles and a concrete floor are a recipe for injury. If you have access to a gym with a mat, you should use that until you get the hang of it.
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     Stretch thoroughly. Make sure you stretch the muscles of your arms, legs, neck, chest and back. This will keep you from pulling a muscle.
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     Have no fear. If you don't commit to the backflip, you'll never make it all the way around and could end up landing on your head.
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     Stand up straight with your arms above your head and your feet shoulder-width apart. Proper balance is vital to completing the flip safely.
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     Swing your arms down and back as you squat for your jump. Bend your knees at a 90 degree angle so you can push hard off the ground with both feet.
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     Explode off the ground, swinging you arms back above the head. You should get familiar with where the peak of your jump. Timing is important.
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     Lean back and tuck your knees into your chest as you reach the peak of your jump. This will give you the momentum to flip backward.
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     Stretch out your legs three-fourths of the way through the roll to land on your feet. Timing this correctly will take practice.
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     Bend your legs as you land to soften the impact and lessen the chance of you losing your balance. If you feel like you are going to fall, you should bend down and place both of your hands on the floor for support.

How to Win a Street Fight

It doesn't matter how much you try to avoid it, but situations of violence do occur. The best way to stay safe is to be prepared to defend yourself at any time. This article is not intended to advocate the use of violence; rather it is designed to help you escape from a situation in which you are being attacked. These steps will show you how to efficiently and quickly win a street fight.

Instructions

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     Analyze the situation. How many people are involved? Do you have backup? Do they have backup? Analyzing the situation is, by far, the most important step. If you weigh 120 pounds, you will probably not be able to win a fight against three 400-pound body building ultimate fighters. Know your limits. If you know you can't win, run away.
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     Decide to fight or fly. If you must fight, the idea is to eliminate the threat as quickly as possible. Put something between you and your opponent. This could be a car, your outstretched arms or some kind of blunt weapon.
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     Assume that your opponent is a trained fighter and wants to hurt you. This is the way you must approach any confrontation. Never underestimate the person you're fighting or you could end up getting hurt. If a weapon is available, use it because your opponent certainly will. A weapon can be anything from a lighter wrapped in your fist to a baseball bat. If you are in a life or death situation, all's fair. Use whatever is available to defend yourself.
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     Catch your opponent off guard. Attack as quickly as possible. If you have a weapon, aim for the midsection or the knees. Either of these places will immobilize someone if you hit them hard enough. This will also lessen the risk of hurting someone more than you intended.
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     Go for the quick knockout. If you don't have a weapon, strike your foe with a closed fist in an upward motion. Try to connect at the point where the jaw bone connects to the side of the head. If you hit them hard enough, they won't be getting back up.
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     Continue attacking until your enemy stops attacking you. When you are no longer in danger, you should stop attacking to prevent injuring your opponent any more than you need to.
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     Assess the situation again after landing a successful attack. Remember, in the eyes of the law once you have immobilized a person you are no longer acting in self defense. This means if you continue beating someone who is laying on the ground you will not be able to claim that you were in danger. If your opponent is no longer on his feet or is no longer attempting to engage, you should get away as quickly as possible.
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     Alert the authorities of the situation as soon as you can. If the person you fought with is badly injured, you need to call for medical help as well.