Article: The people in your life can help give you support as you face your fear of thunderstorms. You can talk to them about your fear or turn to them to help you when a storm approaches. If you decide to expose yourself to a storm, ask a family member or friend to be with you and help you through it. When you are scared during a thunderstorm, call someone you trust. Talk to them to try to calm down. If you are feeling anxiety, you can focus on the conversation instead of the storm. Be aware the cellphone is no use if the power's out however. If your fear of thunderstorms is so severe that you are always scared of the next thunderstorm, or it is interfering with your daily life, you should see a therapist. Fear of thunderstorms is a real phobia that can cause severe anxiety and lead to physical symptoms. Look for psychologists or therapists in your area that deal with phobias. Try calling their offices to find out if they can help with your fear of thunderstorms.
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Talk to your family and friends. Call someone. Talk to a therapist.
Article: Your thoughts are an integral part of who you are. They often guide how you feel as well as your attitude and perceptions of situations. Monitor your thoughts and recognize the content. Are your thoughts negative? Do you put yourself down, or always think something will go wrong? Which areas of your life are you most hard on yourself? Do this in every aspect of your life. You want to make sure you think about your thoughts every day and during all different kinds of activities. To help you keep track of your thoughts everyday, start a journal and write about your day, your struggles, your goals, and your dreams. Analyze your journal entries and take note of their quality. Are the hopeful or bleak? Do you feel stuck or powerful? Continue to analyze your thoughts to become more aware of who you are. Sometimes our perceptions of situations lead us to make faulty conclusions about what happened or what we saw. For example, if you perceived that your friend was mad at you after lunch, you may be confused and automatically think that because her mood was low, you did something wrong. Becoming aware of your perception of her mood can help you to analyze why you jumped to the conclusion she was mad at you. When you have a situation like this, take time to analyze your actions and beliefs about what occurred. Write down what you saw, heard, or felt that made you interpret the situation in the way that you did. Ask yourself if there could be other causes for your friends mood or if there are outside factors that you are unaware of. Your feelings can also give you clues into who you are and why you react to certain situations or people in the way that you do. Analyze your feelings by becoming aware of your reactions to topics of conversations, tones of voices, facial expressions, and body language. Identify what you are feeling and ask yourself why you had this type of emotional response. What were you responding to? What about it made you feel the way you do?  You can also use physical cues to tune you into how you are feeling. For example, if you notice you are breathing heavier or faster, so may be stressed, mad, or afraid.  If you can't figure out exactly how you feel at first, keep writing down your reactions and thoughts about certain situations. You may need time and distance from a situation to recognize how you feel. You also can ask a trusted friend or family member to help go over your thoughts and reactions to help you figure out exactly what you feel. It may be hard for you to distance yourself enough from the ideas to truly know how you feel or what these things mean about you.
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Notice your thoughts. Write a journal. Become aware of your perceptions. Recognize your feelings.
Article: Include a copy of any certifications or degrees that you have as well as an updated copy of your resume. Place these documents at the end of your portfolio in case potential clients want to know about where you went to school, where you’ve worked, and what your certifications are. If you have any reviews or references, include them on the very last page of your portfolio. It won’t come up all the time, but it’s good to have proof that you’re a responsible and adept designer should a potential client ask. You can include 2-3 professional references as well in case any freelance work comes along. Compile your images on a flash drive and take it to a print shop or bookmaker. Explain that you’re creating an interior design portfolio and work with the print expert to lay the images and text out in a layout that looks right to you. Once you’re happy with the layout, pay to have 3-5 copies of your portfolio printed.  This may cost $40-100 depending on the options you choose, but the finished product will look incredible! Keep it simple when it comes to the cover. A black leather cover with your name on the front will work just fine. The focus should be on what’s inside, not outside! Keep the digital copy of the layout in case you ever need to have additional copies printed. Instead of paying to get the portfolio printed, you can print the images out on high-end paper and have the pages laminated. Use a hole puncher or slide the images into protective sleeves and place them in a binder. Be sure to keep this portfolio in a safe location so that you don’t need to do make it a second time! This is more cost effective than having the portfolio professionally printed, and it’s a great option if you want to go with a more DIY, authentic option. Stuff 5-10 business cards inside a pocket somewhere so that you can pull them out a moment’s notice. This is also key if you plan on attending any job fairs so that you can hand out your contact information quickly. As a designer, make sure that your business cards reflect your design philosophy. A simple black and white card with an elegant typeface is great if you’re a more modern or minimalistic designer, for example.
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Put your credentials and resume after your work. Keep testimonials and references at the very end of the portfolio. Have the portfolio professionally printed and bound for a cleaner look. Print the images and place them in a binder to do it yourself. Place a few business cards somewhere in the portfolio to hand them out quickly.