beforehand. Stretch your wrists and ankles by rolling them gently in circles, and doing lunges will help stretch your legs and hamstrings. Do yoga to stretch your back, or practice doing a bridge to get your back ready for the backbend.  For a more thorough, deep stretch, spell out the alphabet with each wrist and foot. If you can’t do a full split, practice working towards the splits by reaching for your toes and straddling your legs. Stretch for the backbend by bending backwards as far as you can and then standing up straight again slowly. This will put your legs in a natural position to support your body once you bend over. Make sure you have plenty of space behind you so that you're able to do the backbend safely. by leaning back with your arms above your head. With your feet planted firmly on the ground, stretch your arms above your head and lean backwards. Continue leaning back slowly until your arms touch the ground. If this is your first attempt at a backbend kickover, consider getting a spotter to help keep you steady and make sure you don't fall. If you’re getting nervous as you bend backwards and don’t feel comfortable going all the way down, place a chair behind you with the seat facing your back. As you bend over backwards, reach your arms downwards until you touch the seat of the chair. It’s a good idea to use a heavy chair or push a chair up against a wall to ensure it doesn’t move while you’re practicing. If you can’t do a backbend from standing up, that’s okay! Lay down on the floor with your legs bent and your feet flat on the ground to begin the bridge. Place your hands above your head on the ground with your elbows bent as well. Push your body off of the ground using your arms and legs until you’ve formed a bridge with your body.  Both hands and feet should be flat on the ground with your back up in the air. Keep your hands as close to your feet as possible when you are in the bridge. This will facilitate your movements when you do the kickover.

Summary: Stretch your back, wrists, and splits Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Fall into a backbend Use a chair to help you adjust to a backbend. Start on the floor if you’re unable to form a bridge from standing up.


Your mother might be controlling your life through your finances. If you are a teen, talk to your mom about getting a part time job to pay for any of the things she is using to control you, like your phone or car.  If you are older, save up your money to move out and pay all your bills on your own. Try not to get so caught up in your relationship with your mom that you forget about your other relationships.  Spend time alone doing the things that you enjoy. Hang out with your friends when you can to keep those connections strong, as well. If possible, limit the amount of time that you spend with your mother. If you still live at home, this will be difficult, but you can try to spend more time alone in your room or you can engage with her less. If you are living away from home, visit and answer her calls less often. When she asks why you’re distant, you can let her know that her controlling behavior has been stressing you out. Your mom’s domineering personality might have reached an unhealthy limit, and if none of your own efforts mitigate the situation, or if she is starting to harm you physically or emotionally, get help. Talk to a trusted teacher or counselor about these issues. If your mom is open to change, see if she is willing to go to therapy with you. If her controlling behavior is beginning to affect your health, then it might be time to cut the cords. If she has done something to negatively affect your work life or to harm your children, then distance may be necessary. If she shows to you at some point that she is able to change, then consider allowing her back into your life.

Summary: Become financially independent. Spend time with others and with yourself. Limit your interactions. Get help together. Separate yourself from her completely.


It’s important that the wire in the new coils be the same thickness and have the same number of winds as the original windings. Otherwise, it may be a poor fit or cause conductivity issues.  Run a search for your engine's voltage online to see what gauge of wire it's commonly fitted with. If you don't see the voltage displayed anywhere, you may have no choice but to eyeball it.  If you’re unable to find magnet wire in the same gauge as the motor’s original windings, opt for a size larger rather than smaller. Thicker wire can slow the motor down slightly, but presents less risk of overheating. Consider using this opportunity to upgrade from outdated enamel-coated wire to a higher quality variety, such as nylon and polyurethane-coated wire. The exact configuration you use will depend on the specific type of motor you’re repairing. To ensure optimal performance, take great care to make each coil tight, precise, and compact, without any unnecessary crimping or spacing.  Leave the end of your first winding free and make sure it’s long enough to reach one of the metal tabs circling the brush pads. Unless you’re familiar with the necessary winding pattern, it’s recommended that you leave the job to a professional. Your motor may not work correctly if you make a mistake. Every time you finish a section, lower the tabs down over the coils. This will help hold them in place while you work and ensure a proper connection once the motor is operational. If you wish, you can remove a small amount of insulation paper from the spot where the wire makes contact with the tab using a sharp knife or sandpaper to improve the connection. Twist the two wires tightly around the edge of the tab. Doing so will complete the circuit, allowing energy to flow from the generator through the windings to the armature. Double-check to make sure that none of the wires connected to the tabs are touching one another. Once you’ve successfully rewound your motor, reinsert the armature into the stator and fit both pieces back into the motor housing. Replace the end-plates on either side of the unit and tighten the screws until they’re secure. If you’ve done everything properly, your motor should function like new. If you don't remember how the motor is supposed to fit together, refer to the photos or videos you took earlier. Reinstall the motor in the device it came out of and give it a trial run. If it doesn’t work, there’s a good chance you made a mistake somewhere along the way. At this point, you’ll have no choice but to take it in for professional repairs or purchase a new motor. Turn the motor off immediately if you see smoke or detect a burning smell. It's possible that the new windings are overheating, or that there's a short somewhere in one of the connections.

Summary: Rewind the armature or stator using the same gauge of wire. Recreate the original winding pattern for each set of coils. Secure completed windings using the tabs around the stator. Connect the loose ends of the first and last windings to the starting tab. Reassemble the motor. Test the motor out.


Use approximately 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of chocolate syrup to coat the inside of the glass. After you’ve drizzled it, place the glass in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours to chill. This step is optional. You can leave the glass uncoated if you prefer. To mix the martini, you’ll need a cocktail shaker. Add enough ice to the shaker to fill it almost all the way. You can substitute a mason jar for the cocktail shaker. Pour 1 ounce (30 ml) of peppermint schnapps, 2 ounces (60 ml) of chocolate liqueur, and 2 ounces (60 ml) of half and half over the ice. Cover the shaker, and shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine all of the ingredients. Place a cocktail strainer over the coated martini glass, and pour the martini through it to strain out the ice. Serve it while it’s still cold.
Summary: Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside edge of a martini glass and chill it. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the peppermint schnapps, chocolate liqueur, and cream and shake well. Strain the martini into the prepared glass and serve.