Article: When coping with the stress and the problems of day-to-day life, it can be easy to lose track of what truly motivates you. Finding these things can be really helpful in overcoming the low points in life and moving forward.   There are a wide variety of things that can be your motivation! For example, it can be your work, your hobbies, or your relationships, or a combination of all of these things. Any of these things can bring you joy, a feeling of accomplishment, and the motivation to keep moving through life. Make a list or write an entry in your journal about what motivates you most in life. This could be a quick list or a more thorough exploration of drives and propels you in life. Writing out your motivations will allow you to revisit them when you are feeling down and can't remember why you need to move forward. Try reawakening your inner child. Find a new hobby or something to take your mind off things for a period of time everyday. Volunteering is a great way to cope with life because it can show you both the wonderful things in life and the way you can specifically can make a difference in the world. If there are things in life that bring you joy, find a way to work that into your volunteer work.  For example, work with animals at a local shelter if you love pets, help out at community events even just picking up trash in your neighborhood if you are interested in the environment. It can be hard to see the beauty of life when you are weighed down by the troubles of life. However, in order to cope with life, it's important to find beauty and joy in the world. This can help you to relax and rebuild your strength when times get hard. This could include the beauty of art, moments of kindness between children, or the wonders of nature, just to name a few things. Sometimes finding motivation and purpose requires you to change a variety of things in your life. For example, it may be that you need to change jobs or manage your time differently in order to find satisfaction with your life. Whatever it is that you need to change, change in general can be scary. It may take a lot of conviction and perseverance to make the changes you need to. However, keep in mind that the ultimate payoff for following through with changing you life is a happier and more fulfilling life.
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Think about what motivates you in life. Make yourself useful. Find moments of joy and beauty. Make room for change.

First, map out where you want the stenciled designs to go. Use a light-colored washable marker to make small marks so you know where to place the stencil each time. Place one hand firmly on the stencil to make sure it doesn’t move and hold the can about 4 inches (10 cm) away from the carpet to spray in the design.  Purchase pre-made stencils from craft stores or make your own out of cardboard or thin plastic materials. It’s best to use just one stenciled design, but you can combine two different stencils if you lay them out in a thoughtful way. For instance, stick to a single celtic design to be spaced out evenly across the center of the carpet or around the edges. You can also use different floral stencils for a smart, unique look. Use painter’s tape to act as a stencil. Lay it out in stripes, chevron patterns, triangles, or any other geometric shape you enjoy. Then, spray the areas around the tape, let the paint dry for 1 to 2 hours, and peel back the tape.  Try cutting the tape into small squares and triangles and sticking them to the carpet to create your own geometric patterns. It may help to use a measuring tape to map out where you want to place the painter’s tape for a symmetrical design. Create a classic border of stripes around the edges of the carpet with lines of painter’s tape. Use a measuring tape to measure out where you want the border lines to go, then make small tick marks with a light-colored washable marker. Lay the tape according to the tick marks.  The areas covered by tape will reveal the current color of the carpet. Hold up a piece of cardboard at a 45-degree angle next to the tape line to protect the inside section of the carpet from the paint. Blot the painter’s tape or stencil with a rag to soak up any puddles of paint that may have collected on them. That way, when you peel away the tape or lift the stencil, the puddle won’t drip onto the carpet and ruin your design. Pull up the tape or remove the stencil only after you’re finished painting that area. Touch the painted area with your finger to make sure it’s dry before moving on with a new color or before laying down more painter’s tape. If your design requires adding more tape to previously painted areas, wait until those areas are completely dry.  For instance, if you spray red spray paint over blue paint that isn’t dry, you could end up with purple areas. Placing tape onto still-damp painted areas will compromise the consistency of the paint and, as a result, mess up your design. Use a paper towel to wipe up as much of the excess paint as possible, then douse a cloth with paint thinner and blot or rub the affected area until you don’t see any traces of color. Mineral spirits or acetone can also be used to remove paint. Avoid stepping on the painted areas of the carpet for the next 8 to 10 hours or until it’s completely dry. Depending on the climate and humidity of the area you live in, this could take up to 12 or even 24 hours.
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Use a stencil to create curved, intricate designs. Lay down painter’s tape in geometric patterns for a modern look. Apply stripes of painter’s tape around the edges of the carpet to make a border. Use a rag to remove any puddled paint on the tape or stencils. Allow the paint to dry before adding a new color or more tape for the design. Use paint thinner to clean up your design or erase mistakes. Wait 8 to 10 hours until the rug is completely dry before walking on it.