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How to Practice Gratitude
Although it may not always be easy, being thankful for the good things in your life can be a rewarding practice to pick up. Practicing gratitude has been shown to have real health benefits, boosting people's mood and their personal sense of well-being.[1]...
How to Conjugate French Verbs
Learning to conjugate verbs in French is often the biggest hurdle students face when learning the language. Luckily, the basics of conjugation are the same as in English: you change or modify the verb (to run, to talk, etc.) depending on the subject (I, s...
How to Compare Commercial Mortgages
A commercial mortgage is a loan that is secured by a piece of commercial property as collateral, possibly with some other business assets as well. Usually, business owners or entities take commercial mortgages in order to pay for commercial real estate or...
How to Pay Off a Car Loan Faster
There are many benefits to paying off a car loan quickly. You save money on your loan interest and improve your credit rating, to name just two. Although most financial institutions may expect you to make a car loan payment each month, there are methods y...
How to Write a Letter of Recommendation for a Nanny
Writing a letter of recommendation for a nanny is a nice way to thank a person who has provided quality care for your children and family. It can help your nanny find his or her next job. Know who to address the letter to ahead of time. Include a lot of s...
How to Work at a US Embassy
Working for a United States Embassy can be a tremendously enriching and rewarding experience. Embassy workers are considered Foreign Service Officers (FSOs), and are required to pass a number of examinations before being appointed to one of these prestigi...
Becoming a Detective: Requirements, Skills, & More
Are you ready to become a detective or start a career in private investigation? Detective work can be exciting, but it also requires discipline, perseverance, and long hours spent following leads and waiting for developments. Here, we'll review the requir...
Becoming a Detective: Requirements, Skills, & More
Are you ready to become a detective or start a career in private investigation? Detective work can be exciting, but it also requires discipline, perseverance, and long hours spent following leads and waiting for developments. Here, we'll review the requir...
How to Stay Mentally Strong
Enjoying strong mental health means understanding the meaning of well-being, functioning normally in everyday life, and having enough confidence to overcome the hurdles that confront you on a daily basis. In many ways, mental health is no different than p...
How to Install a Linux Operating System to a Flash Drive and Install Portable Versions of Your Favourite Applications
Ever wish there was more you could do with a USB stick other than saving or copying files? Like get it to make you breakfast, take the dog for a walk, or do all your school assignments? Well….you can’t!! But instead, you can install a portable operating...
How to Write and Give a Memorable Maid of Honor Toast
If you've been asked to act as maid of honor in someone's wedding, you probably feel pretty confident about helping with the showers, parties, and gifts. However, it's normal to feel a little nervous about giving the maid of honor speech at the wedding or...
How to Create a Gradient in Gimp
You can use gradients for masks, visual effects, and added reality to your images. This article will show you how to use the gradient ability of Gimp.
How to Deal With Problems
Every person has problems: even the wealthiest individual on the globe has challenges in life. There are times when problems feel overwhelming and like you might not be able to get past them. But by taking responsibility for your problems and setting a pa...
What to Do When You're Falling in Love with a Married Man
Falling in love with a married man is never simple, and that’s understandable. You both have entire lives already in progress and in need of attention. But it’s important to check in on yourself and think about what you want from the relationship, as well...
How to Look Like a Doll
Dolls are beautiful, and their most prominent features are flawless skin and large, stunning eyes. If you want to look like a doll, you need a lot of makeup and the right accessories. Follow these tips on how to apply makeup and put the finishing touches...
How to Make a Garland With Scrap Fabrics
Do you need to recycle your left over bits of fabric? Is your fabric stash outgrowing its allotted storage space? This is an opportunity to up-cycle those fabric leftovers and decorate for holidays at the same time!