Problem: Article: On some phones, there will be a physical button that takes you straight to your contacts. That will be indicated by a label on the main menu that says contacts, near the button that opens it. On some, you'll have to scroll through the menu to find the contacts application.  Smartphones will have an app for contacts, or it will be an option in the phone menu. Once you've opened your contacts, find the name of the person you'd like to send a message to.  You should be able to either search (entering the first letters of the person's name) or scroll to find who you'd like to reach.  On a non-smartphone, you'll hit the "Okay" or "Select" button. On a smartphone, you'll generally just tap the person's name to open the contact details. Look for something that says "send message" or, on a smart phone, a message icon (usually a cartoon-like speech bubble icon).  Selecting this option should take you to a window where you can compose your message. Type your message and select send.
Summary: Open your contacts on your phone. Open the contact of the person you want to message. Select the message option.

Problem: Article: Studies have shown that self-doubting or self-limiting thoughts affect your ability to perform well and achieve what you may already be capable of. In other words, if you have learned to doubt yourself, your abilities, and your chances of succeeding, then you may be setting yourself up for failure. It's important to remember that thinking poorly of yourself is not an accurate reflection of who you are, even though these socially-learned behaviors and thought patterns begin to feel real over time.  Any time you find yourself thinking something negative about yourself or your abilities, take a step back and question where that thinking comes from. Ask yourself what proof you have that you will fail at the task at hand, and you'll quickly see that self-doubting thoughts do not have any foundation in reality. You'll never know if you can succeed or not unless you try. Think of it as an experiment - you cannot reach an accurate conclusion without first collecting data, and each situation requires its own set of data. Simply put, the more you believe in yourself and your abilities, the more likely you are to continue trying and succeeding. Once you've silenced your self-doubting thoughts, you'll need to replace them with more constructive, useful thoughts. You can do this by acknowledging your talents and abilities, and by learning to accept the positive compliments from others.  Recognize that everyone has strengths, talents, and abilities, including you.  Identify areas that you can change, rather than dwelling on your faults or perceived weaknesses.  Exercise positive self-talk. A good way to start thinking more positively is to refrain from saying anything to yourself that you would not say to another person.  Any time a negative thought enters your head, try to respond to it with an acknowledgement of something good about you. Before you attempt to tap into your subconscious mind's abilities, it may be worth changing the way you consciously think about your goals and aspirations. Even if you dream big, it's important to be realistic by setting manageable, achievable goals. The best goals are often called S.M.A.R.T. goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results-focused, and Time-bound.  Specific - be clear and unambiguous with yourself about what it is you hope to accomplish.  Measurable - make sure that your goal's outcome can be quantified. You want to know by the end that you've accomplished your goal.  Achievable - don't set yourself up for failure by desiring a goal that cannot possibly be accomplished. Make sure your goal is something that you can reasonably achieve, given your current or soon-to-be-acquired knowledge and skills.  Results-focused - make sure your goal has an endpoint, and isn't just an endless series of activities. Again, it's important to know that you've accomplished your goal at the end.  Time-bound - your goal should be structured within a realistic timeframe. Your timeframe should be realistic enough to allow for the necessary work you'll have to put in, but also have some sense of "urgency" (like a self-imposed deadline) to prevent endless procrastination.  An example of a SMART goal would be to work towards finishing a manuscript and submitting it to publishers by a self-imposed deadline, rather than simply hoping to get a book published and never finding the time to finish writing it.
Summary: Identify learned, self-doubting thinking. Think more positively. Change the way you approach your goals.

Problem: Article: Do it during a time when you and your dog are already in a relaxed state of mind, like at the end of the day after dinner. This will make it easier for your dog to relax under your touch.  Don't massage your dog when he's worked up for some reason or another; it's better to wait until he's already pretty calm. Don't massage right after an exercise session; give him a half hour or so to rest first. Don't massage your dog if he's not feeling well; simple petting will do, but he might not be up for getting massaged.
Summary: Massage at a peaceful time of day.

Problem: Article: Sometimes, a child can get hung up on certain words, never able to remember exactly how it goes. It can help to make up a silly little phrase or saying as a reminder. For instance, some people use "there's a rat in the middle" to help them remember how to spell "separate."  Anything that helps her reminder the word is fine--the sillier, the better. For instance, try something like "That person is named Ali Ty" for "personality." Another way to help a kid remember is to use the letters to make a sentence with each word in the sentence starting with one of the letters. This method is a common mnemonic or memory device. Once again, sillier phrases can help a child remember better.  For instance, to help her to remember to spell "dessert," try "Debbie eats strawberry shakes every Tuesday." The strawberry shake should also help trigger her memory. For "trouble," try "Theresa rescued one unlucky beetle-like earmite." Practicing the spelling of a word helps commit it to memory. However, if she's not sure how to spell it, it's important to look it up. That way, she's sure she's not practicing it the wrong way.  In addition, the process of looking it up can help commit to memory. Try using an actual paper dictionary for looking up words. Sometimes, the physical act of looking up a word can help solidify it. One way to learn more words is to keep a journal of interesting words you come across. Have your child create one. She should write words down that she comes across that are interesting or she doesn't (spelled correctly). If she doesn't know the spelling, have her look it up. Writing the meaning down can help her remember it, too. Once she starts learning words, try to help her make connections between similar-sounding words. You can help her along by grouping similar words together, then try to help her find other words that fit the pattern. For instance, you might work with "television," "telephone," and "telekinesis." While the words all have different endings, they have the same basic pattern at the beginning.
Summary:
Use tricks to help her remember specific words. Make the letters in the word into a sentence. Tell her to always check the spelling. Have her keep a journal. Encourage the child to look for similar sounds.