Problem: Article: To develop your basic skills, you must practice regularly and be dedicated. The more effort you put in, the more confident and free your voice will sound. This takes time, but it makes a big difference when singing like a pro. Have patience with yourself! Singing like a professional doesn't happen overnight. You'll feel more confident and capable if you can sing a wide variety of songs and hit many different notes. To do this, learn new songs after you nail your favorites. Try different singing exercises to reinforce new abilities.  There are countless online resources, including videos and song samples. You can also look for jobs or recreational activities that require you to sing frequently. Professional singers know their personal voice and aren’t afraid to use it! As you practice your singing voice, you will naturally develop your own style, tone, and sound. When you get a feel for this, run with it If you try to be anyone but yourself, you will put extra pressure on yourself and not get the results you want.  While looking to singing legends can help inspire and motivate you, avoid striving to sound just like them. If you are doubting your voice or are unsure of your own style, keep practicing. The more you develop your skills, the easier this will come to you.
Summary: Master the basics so you are confident in your abilities. Look for new learning opportunities often to expand your horizons. Have your own unique voice and don’t be shy with it.

Problem: Article: Boil 1 cup of water, 6 tbsp. of butter, 1 tbsp. of granulated sugar, 1 tbsp. of brown sugar, and 1/8 tsp. of salt together in a saucepan. Stir the ingredients until they are thoroughly incorporated. The dough should form a ball. This will slightly thicken the ingredients. Add all four eggs to the ingredients, one at a time, waiting for one egg to be completely incorporated before adding the next egg to the mixture. When you're finished, the mixture should be nice and smooth. This will give the funnel cake the perfect thickness. Wait at least one minute for the oil to heat up. You can swirl the dough, criss cross it, or just create a free-form pattern. Make the funnel cake pattern about ten inches wide. You can repeat this process with the excess batter later. Cook the first side for 3-4 minutes until it's brown and then use a spatula to flip it over to the other side. Cook the other side until it's brown too -- this should take at least another minute. Use a spatula to move the dough onto a plate covered with a paper towel and wait at least one minute for the excess oil to drain onto the paper towel. Add as much sugar as you'd like. Enjoy this tasty extra sweet funnel cake while it's hot.
Summary: Boil the water, butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt together in a saucepan. Add the flour to the saucepan. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and allow it to cool for 3-4 minutes. Set the mixer to the lowest speed and add the eggs one at a time. Put the dough in a piping bad with a number 12 tip. Heat 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of vegetable oil in a heavy pan or deep fryer. Pipe the dough into the oil. Cook the dough until it's brown. Remove the cake from the oil and drain it. Sprinkle the top of the dough with confectioner's sugar. Serve.

Problem: Article: It may be tempting to stay up late and sleep in on the weekends, but studies show that this can potentially wreck your whole week's sleep schedule. Instead, try to maintain your usual sleep schedule seven nights a week, going to bed around the same time and waking up at the same time every day. Napping feels great when you're really drained, and a short "power nap" may help you get through a busy day on little sleep. But even a short nap could reset your internal sleep schedule, causing you to lie awake and restless at night. Instead of napping to catch up on sleep, try going to bed a little earlier that night. You'll sleep more soundly and cut down on the risk of losing even more sleep at night. Your bedroom should be a room that makes it easy to relax and fall asleep. Bright lights upset your body's circadian rhythm, which is why it's important to sleep in as dark a room as possible. That may require thicker curtains or blinds to block out any outside light, and leaving a fan or air conditioner on (or a window open) to keep it cool.  Optimal sleep temperatures range between 60 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 to 19.4 degrees Celsius). That's because your body temperature lowers slightly when you sleep, and being in a cool room may help initiate the process.  Use curtains or blinds to block outside light, and turn off all artificial lighting in your room. If it's still to bright (say, if you work at night and sleep during the day), consider buying a sleep mask. They're fairly cheap and can be found online or at many retail stores.  Try to block out as much outside sound as possible. If need be, you may have to sleep with some type of white noise, like a fan or white noise machine. Earplugs can also help, if you live in a particularly noisy neighborhood. It may be tempting to respond to texts while you're lying in bed, or to surf the internet from your mobile phone or tablet in bed. But studies show that the glow from electronic screens can reduce your ability to fall asleep. Using electronics can also cause additional stress. For example, checking a work email or reading about upsetting news events may make it difficult to fall asleep. Turn off or set aside all electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bed. This will help you avoid stimulation and get ready to sleep. Some days you may be unaware of your evening habits and how they could be contributing to sleeplessness. Try keeping a detailed log of all your evening habits, including anything you had to eat or drink, any activities you engaged in, and the precise time you did any of those things. This may help you realize that certain habits are interfering with your ability to sleep, or if nothing else it may make it easier for your doctor to diagnose what may be causing your sleep problems.
Summary:
Maintain a regular sleep schedule. Avoid naps. Keep a dark, cool room. Avoid electronic devices. Try keeping a sleep log.