If you think about it, there are both positive and negative things about social media. If social media didn’t have its benefits, you wouldn’t spend so much time with it! To live happily without social media, you’ll have to replace the positive things about it with positive alternatives. Start by making a few lists. What is it that you like about social media? Use concrete examples, like:  “I can keep in touch with my friends who live far away.” “I can find out about things happening in my area.” “I’m reminded of my friends’ birthdays.” Now that you have a list of social media positives, figure out how to accomplish those tasks (or get those feelings) without being tethered to a computer or cell phone. For example:  “I will send letters to and plan to visit my faraway friends.” “I will find events in the newspaper or by asking friends what they are doing.” “I will make a list of birthdays and pin it to my wall.” Now you’ll make a list of concrete things that bother you about social media. Consider things you haven’t done or finished because of the time you spend on social media. Examples:  “I use social media instead of [something you love to do].” “I don’t get enough sleep because of how I use social media.” “I feel insecure when I look at social media.” How will those negative things in your life turn into positives if you leave social media?  “I will have more time to do [something you love to do].” “I will be able to fall asleep earlier if I’m not looking at social media.” “I will feel better about myself if I don’t see things that make me feel insecure on social media.” In addition to getting really good at something, devoting time to a new hobby will help you fill the idle time you once filled with social media. Having a hobby will also boost your creativity and keep your brain sharp. If you’re having trouble thinking of a new hobby, take a look at some of these ideas:  Art: comics illustration, film-making, jewelry-making, making your own clothes, macramé, decoupage, interior design, makeup. Music: analog synthesizers, choir, making guitar pedals, becoming a DJ. Writing: lyric poetry, amateur journalism, short stories, personal memoirs. Exercise: martial arts, swimming, dancing, aerial yoga. Helping others: raising money for a good cause, helping a non-native speaker learn your language, training pets, sharing meals with people experiencing poverty. If part of what you like about social media is how easy it is to meet people, seek a penpal instead. When looking for a penpal, think about things that would keep you interested in writing to someone new. You’ll likely find that getting interesting things in your mailbox is more exciting than any social media notification.  Finding a penpal in another country is a fun way to learn about other places. In addition to writing letters, you can also send and receive mix CDs of your favorite music, artwork, stickers, photos, and books. Because the majority of people get their news on social media, you may be surprised to learn that there are other ways to stay connected to current events. Most areas still print newspapers, most of which you can also find on the web. News radio, podcasts, and television news networks may even expose you to a wider variety of information than what’s supplied by your social networks.
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One-sentence summary -- Take out a sheet of paper and a pen. Write a list of good things about using social media. List ways to do those things without social media. Make a list of the things you don’t like about using social media. List ways to improve the negatives by leaving social media. Throw yourself into a new hobby. Find a penpal. Stay on top of current events.


These should be fingerless, so if they're not that way already, cut the fingers off the gloves. Alternatively, purchase one. Carry it around with you. See Tips for making a Pokéball. You might want to consider getting a Pikachu stuffed animal and carrying it on your shoulder like Ash does. Alternatively, get someone to dress up as Pikachu and accompany you. All of these accessories are not necessary though.
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One-sentence summary -- Take some thin green gloves. Make a Pokéball. Obtain a toy Pikachu.


These damping materials expand as they cure, allowing them to push against nearby panels creating a sound deadening joint that absorbs and disperses the vibrating energy. Sprays and foams can be used around doors and engines spaces, but be sure to check the label of your specific spray or foam to verify.
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One-sentence summary -- Fill small spaces using the sprays or foam spray.


To figure out how much a paint job will cost, or how much you plan to charge, you need to know the square footage of the wall and/or ceiling you're painting. You can find this somewhere in the paperwork you signed when buying or renting your home. If you're painting for someone else, ask them for the information. However, if you don't have that information on hand, use a ruler or tape measure to measure the length and width of the home/room. You can enter this into an online calculator to determine the square footage. Not every inch of a home or room will be painted, so subtract as necessary. Doors, windowsills, and trim will all need to be painted, but windows will not be painted, so measure these areas and subtract their measurements from the total square footage. As a general estimate, you can subtract about 20 square feet per door and 15 square feet per window. Say a 700 square foot room has one door and two windows. You would subtract 20 for the door, and 30 for the window, resulting in a square footage of 650. A gallon of paint covers 250 square feet. So, a room that's 650 square feet would need roughly two gallons of paint because 650 divided by 250 comes out to about 2.6. However, you always need two coats, so expect to buy around six gallons of paint for a room of this size. Once you've determined how much paint you need, figure out how much your paint will cost. Paint costs vary depending on factors like color and quality. Paint is generally $20 to $40 per gallon, with higher quality paint costing more. Say you want two coats of a decent quality paint for a 650 square foot room, which requires six gallons of paint. If you plan to buy paint at $30 a gallon, expect to pay around $180 for paint. What supplies do you have and what supplies do you need to buy? You will likely need masking plastic, masking paper, paint tape, caulking, tarps, brushes or rollers, and a gallon of primer.  Find the average cost of these supplies by visiting local suppliers and adding up the total. For example, say the masking plastic costs $25, the masking paper costs $15, the tape costs $10, the caulking costs $15, and the primer costs $20. This means cost of supplies is around $115.
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Measure the home or room. Subtract areas that won't be painted. Determine how much paint you need. Figure out the cost of paint. Determine the cost of materials.