Article: If your parents have hidden something big, then it will be hidden in a very different place than something small, like your favorite DVD. Think about where something fits and is concealed best.  Very small items like DVDs can be hidden in very tight places. Look between books, inside bags, under lightweight items. If you're looking for something like a bicycle, avoid rooms where it obviously won't fit without being noticeable, like the bathroom. The parents' bedroom is normally off-limits, so it's the most obvious place to hide something. Think about whichever place is the most private, the location you'd get in the most trouble for investigating.  Check their drawers. Sock and underwear drawers are definitely off limits, and a bit odd to sift through. This is a very natural hiding spot. Look in their closet. The space in the closet allows for a lot of hiding spots. Make sure you check the shelves, between folded clothes, and in any messy looking location. Crawl under the bed. For some reason, people think under the bed is a good hiding spot. For adults it's a more difficult location to see because it requires getting on the floor. Take a peek behind the TV. The spot behind the TV is often dusty because the TV is heavy and hard to move. This is a natural hiding spot because people don't see the spot often. Spot-check their bathroom. There aren't a lot of great hiding spots in your parent's bathroom, so look in a few obvious locations. The more items in a room, the easier it is to camouflage something. Colors, shapes, and patterns blend into a background when there are multiple items in the way. Additionally, the more items that need to be moved, the less likely someone is to go through the effort of searching.  The pantry is a perfect hiding spot. Lots of heavy cans, cookbooks, and assorted odds-and-ends obstruct the view. Moving a bunch of food all around makes it harder to find. Check the linen closet. If you don't change your own sheets or towels, the linen closet could be your jackpot. This is a great hiding spot for thin items like DVDs, books, and games. If your parents have a home office, there is a good chance a bunch of stuff is in there. Papers litter the desk, multiple drawers too. Sift between every item and leave no page unturned. Yes, search your room. Hiding something where you'd least expect it – like your drawer full of dress socks – is actually a pretty creative idea. More than likely, they'll hide it where you don't look. If they are always harping on you about cleaning your room, it's very possible they just hid your item within your mess.  Check your closet. If you rarely look at the top of the closet, that could be a good location. Most people rarely look behind dressers or cabinets. If you're searching for something thin, try taking a peek behind either location. The garage is full of nearly unlimited hiding potential. Check behind or inside trash cans, recycle bins, boxes, and paint cans. Other cases, like those for power drills, usually have a few small spots to hide things as well.  The garage opener shroud is an easily removable casing.  Look in large containers that appear to be old junk. A foot-locker or plastic tub is a seldom touched place that's perfect for hiding.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Consider the size of the item. Search their bedroom. Look in cluttered rooms. Search your own room. Scour the garage.
Article: Shyness doesn't necessarily equate to being introverted or not liking yourself. It simply means that for some reason you get embarrassed when the spotlight hits you. What's the root of your shyness? It's generally the symptom of a larger problem. Here are four possibilities:   You have a weak self-image. This happens when we evaluate ourselves and that voice in our heads is negative. It's tough to stop listening to it, but at the end of the day it's your voice and you can tell it what to say.   You have issues believing compliments given to you. Whether or not you think you look good, someone did, and that's why they told you so. You wouldn't call them a liar would you? Lift your chin, say "thank you" and accept it. Don't try to tell the person who paid you a compliment that they're wrong.  You are preoccupied with how you come off. This happens when we focus too much on ourselves. Because we spend all day monitoring our actions and making sure we don't mess up, we assume everyone else is too. We'll talk about turning the focus on others if this sounds like you.  You are labeled as shy by others. Sometimes, when we're little, we're shy. Unfortunately, people latch onto that and treat us as such, even when our personalities grow out of it. It's possible that others have lumped you into this category and you're trying to accommodate them. The good news? You only have to accommodate yourself.Whatever your reason, it's doable to get over it. They're all ways of thinking and thinking is the one thing you have control over. Yes! One of the first steps to overcome your shyness is try to accept your shyness and be comfortable with it. The more you will resist it unconsciously or consciously, longer it will prevail. If you are shy then accept it and embrace it totally. One way it could be done is by saying to yourself repeatedly 'Yes I am shy and I accept it'. Do you become shy in front of new audiences?  When learning a new skill?  When venturing into a new situation?  When surrounded by people you know and admire?  When you don't know anyone somewhere?  Try to pinpoint the thoughts that go through your head right before the shyness hits. Odds are not all situations make you shy. You're okay being around your family, right? How are they that different than the strangers around you? They're not -- you just know them better and what's more, they know you. It's not you, it's just the situations you're in. This proves that it's not a global, 100% of-the-time thing. Excellent. Order them so that those things that cause you the least anxiety are first and those that cause you the most anxiety are last. When you put things in concrete terms, it feels like a task you can tackle and tackle successfully. Make them as concrete as possible. "Talking in front of people" may be a trigger, but you can get more specific. Talking in front of those who have more authority than you do? Talking to those you find attractive? The more specific you are, the easier it will be to identify the situation and work through it. Once you have a list of 10-15 stressful situations, start working through them, one-by-one (after you read the article, of course).  The first few "easier" situations will help build your confidence so that you can continue moving to more difficult situations on your list. Don't worry if you have to go backwards on the list sometimes; take it at your own pace, but make an effort to push yourself.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Think about the root of your shyness. Accept your shyness. Figure out your triggers. Make a list of situations that make you feel anxious. Conquer the list.