If you feel you made a painful mistake by having the relationship, allow the pain to stop you from making the same mistake in the future.  There are reasons for certain rules in life. Following them will steer you toward pleasure and away from pain. Follow this simple yet profound principle to ensure a bright future. Relying on yourself will help you cope with the dissolution of a relationship. You know what makes you happy, so participate in activities that increase positive feelings. Psychologists and Psychiatrists are available in your local area and can be located through the American Psychological Association    and the American Psychiatric Association.. You are here to live life and enjoy it. Standing up for yourself will remind you that you deserve to be happy, and the world will notice. When you reach a level of healing after a bad experience, other people perceive a positive change. You sent up a flare to signal that you are ready for good things to happen. People might say things like, “Did you do something different? You look great.” Your response can be, “Thank you. Yes, I decided to be happy and it is working for me.”
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One-sentence summary -- Learn from your mistakes. Be self-reliant in your coping strategies. Seek professional help to identify the behaviors you would like to change if you are struggling with doing it yourself. Stand up for yourself and the life you want.

Q: Metal will make back combing easier. Look for metal combs at your local beauty supply store or online. In a pinch, you can try using a plastic comb but it may take more time and effort to backcomb with it. Another option is to use a crochet hook to backcomb your hair. Get a crochet hook made of metal with a capped end so it is not too sharp. Look for the smallest sized crochet hook you can find. You can buy crochet hooks at your local craft store or online. Use a duckbill clip to separate the hair that you do not want to backcomb. Hold 1 of your dreads between your fingers so it is taut, but still a little loose. Then, comb your hair towards your scalp in the opposite direction of the hair’s growth, working from the root to the tip. As you comb, you should your hair should appear puffy and raised.  Try to get as close as you can to the root and work your way to the tip, combing up as much hair as you can. If you are using a crochet hook, run the hook back and forth through your dread from the root to the tip. This will backcomb it. Once you have backcombed your dreads, use your fingers to carefully twist the backcombed hair together from the root to the tip. Twist the hair 1 to 2 times in a clockwise direction. Make sure you twist all of the backcombed hair so it forms a locked dread. You can backcomb and twist the same dread a few times to help it lock. Get in the habit of backcombing and twisting your dreads while you are watching television, listening to music, or talking to friends. Do this at least once a day so your dreads stay locked.
A: Get a metal comb. Use a crochet hook. Backcomb your dreads. Twist your dreads with your fingers. Backcomb and twist your dreads at least once a day.

Article: Clear away any dust or dirt that’s gotten lodged in between the sole and the bottom of your shoe. After cleaning your shoe, let it dry completely. If there's old glue from the sole stuck to the bottom of your shoe, dip the rag in acetone nail polish remover and scrub at the glue until it comes off. Use a coarse sandpaper that’s between 40-60 grit. The scratches will give the shoe repair glue something to stick to. Apply the glue with a 1 centimetre (0.39 in) round paint brush. Paint the glue on with the brush so there’s an even layer over the whole top surface of the loose sole and the exposed bottom of your shoe.  You can find shoe repair glue online or at your local shoe store. Read the label on your shoe repair glue for specific application instructions. Some shoe repair glues require you to let them dry for 5-10 minutes after you apply them. Turn your shoe upside down and hit the hammer down onto the area of the sole you’re attaching. Hit the bottom of the sole several times with the hammer, moving the hammer slightly each time so you get the entire section of the sole you're reattaching. Use more than 1 clamp if you’re reattaching a large section of the sole. Attach the clamp to your shoe so one end is pressing down on the top of your shoe and the other end is pressing up on the bottom of the sole. Check to see if the sole is completely glued to the bottom of your shoe by gently pulling at the edges of the sole with your fingers. If the sole doesn't budge, your shoe is fixed and ready to wear.
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Wipe down the bottom of your shoe and the loose sole with a wet rag. Scratch the loose sole and the bottom of your shoe with sandpaper. Apply shoe repair glue to the loose sole and the exposed bottom of your shoe. Press the sole into the bottom of your shoe and hammer it into place. Use a clamp to hold the sole in place for 24 hours. Remove the clamp from your shoe after 24 hours.

Article: Even a small amount of urushiol from poison ivy leaves or stems can cause a reaction depending on how sensitive you are to it. In some people, the rash can be quite severe, so it’s best to err on the side of caution and cover yourself up completely with a long-sleeved shirt, pants, socks, closed-toed shoes, and rubber gloves.  You can also cover your hands and arms with bread bags as an extra precaution if you plan to pull the plants up by hand. For extra security, use duct tape to close any gaps between your sleeves and gloves or your pants and socks. After you finish handling the poison ivy plants, carefully remove your clothing and place it directly into a washing machine alone. Don’t place these items in a hamper or wash them with your normal laundry. Wash the items 3 times on the hot water setting and with laundry detergent.  If possible, wash your shoes as well. If you can't wash your shoes, be sure to cover them while you're working near the poison ivy so the toxins don't transfer to them. If you cannot wash the items right away, place them into a garbage bag and mark the bag clearly to indicate what’s in it. Then, wash the items separately from your other laundry when you’re able. It’s crucial to wash the items thoroughly because urushiol from the poison ivy can still cause a rash even years later. After you finish cutting and digging up the poison ivy, spray them with a hose outside to clean them. Place them on the ground away from people to do this, such as on a patch of concrete or grass. Then, dip them in rubbing alcohol or a mixture of 1 part bleach to 9 parts water to disinfect them and remove any remaining urushiol. Let the tools air dry outside before putting them away. Make sure to wear rubber gloves when handling the garden tools. Urushiol from the tools can get onto your hands and cause a reaction.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Wear long sleeves, pants, boots, and heavy-duty rubber gloves. Wash any clothing that comes into contact with poison ivy. Clean and disinfect any gardening tools you used on the poison ivy.