Problem: Article: Now you can imagine what it would look like for your goals in these areas to be accomplished. Write these goals down as affirmations, knowing that you can tweak them so that they keep generating the most positivity and emotional valence for you. Similar to using vocabulary that moves you emotionally, vivid detail will also help you personalize your affirmation. As humans we connect more intimately with concrete situations. Avoid abstract language as much as possible, as it will be harder to feel, in the present, what it would be like for your affirmation to work. Focus on what you do want rather than what you want to change. Proactive phrasing (i.e. "I am", "I will", "I can", "I choose") will help you feel closer to your goals. For example, instead of writing “I am not suffering from insomnia”, a better choice may be, “I am completely free from insomnia”. In the second example, we don't see "suffering" but instead "completely free". The same message comes across, but with more positivity. The use of reactive phrases will subtly suggest that the world is working against you. These are phrases like "I hope", "I will try", and "I should". Affirmations that take into account all of the above will look like these:  “I (personal) show (present tense) that I am 100% alive (positive) by thinking, speaking and acting with great enthusiasm (emotional)” “I (personal) am currently (present) enjoying (emotional) my light and agile (positive) weight at 178lb!” “It is deeply satisfying (emotional) that I (personal) respond (present tense) with wisdom, love, firmness, and self control (positive) when children misbehave.”
Summary: Think about what you want for yourself—the situations, habits, and characteristics you'd like to change. Use vivid detail. Try positive action language. Foster an attitude of possibility rather than difficulty.

Problem: Article: When walking at night, always try to bring a friend or a dog along with you. There is safety in numbers, and you are less likely to be approached if you are with someone. If you have to walk alone at night, let someone know that you will be walking home by yourself. Make sure to tell them your plans, travel routes, and expected arrival time. There are apps that you can download, like the Companion app, that allow your friends or family members to monitor you as you walk alone at night. The app shares your departure time, your route and your current location on the route, and will notify your friends once you have safely arrived. Your instincts are your best allies when you are walking alone at night. Stop and look around if you are worried someone is following you. Let the person following you know that you are aware of their presence by looking in their direction. If you are being followed, do not walk straight back to your car or house. Instead, walk to a place that is public and safe. You can either wait there until you feel that it is safe to walk again, or you can phone for a taxi to take you to your destination.
Summary: Walk with a friend. Notify someone. Trust your instincts.

Problem: Article: When you show your boat to potential buyers, you want it to look as roomy and spacious as possible. You also want a buyer to be able to imagine his own gear on the boat, to really make it his own. Leaving your own things in the boat will add clutter and make it hard for the buyer to imagine the boat as his own. Be thorough and scrub every inch of your watercraft before you try to sell it. A dirty boat might turn off potential buyers, and even if the buyer is still interested it will be difficult to get your asking price. Try to make your boat look brand new, and your potential buyers will be impressed.  Clean any carpets and upholstery on your boat. Nothing makes a boat look worse than shabby floors and seating.  Wipe down the cabinets, lockers, and every other storage area onboard your boat. If you let a professional take a look at the boat, he can tell you about any repairs that the boat may need in the near future. Making those repairs in advance can help you get a better price for your boat. However, some boat brokers recommend holding off on replacing electronics, as sellers typically don't get a very big return on electronics upgrades. If your boat's coat is faded or scratched, it may need some minor touch ups, or even a whole new coat. Pay special attention to the bottom (if it's painted) and the outboard and stern drive skegs. If painting the hull, stick with basic boat hull colors like white or dark-blue. Buyers don't want any funky surprises when they see the boat's colors. No one wants to buy a rusty boat. Even if it's just a few minor spots, treating the rust beforehand can make your boat much more appealing to potential buyers. Use a spray-on rust converter to treat the rust. Apply a coat of paint over any rusted areas that need to be painted. You'll want the coat to look sleek and waxed when you take pictures and show the boat to interested parties. Some boaters recommend using spray-on furniture wax for a short time shine, but you can also buy wax that's made for boats that will stay on longer and look sleeker. Even a clean boat can start to smell a little stale if the windows and hatch are shut for a few days. Open things up and let the cabin air out. If an interested party comes to view your boat in person, he'll notice the difference.
Summary: Remove your gear. Clean the boat. Consider having the boat appraised. Repaint the boat. Treat rust spots. Give it a wax coat. Air out the cabin.

Problem: Article: Start a relationship from there. Hang out every now and then with him/her and a few other friends. Get to the point that you can openly talk to them about anything.  Find someone who likes you. Do they like you for you and make sure you like them the way they are. Find common interests. Maybe you two love to play soccer. Or maybe you two are both choir nerds. You don't have to be a cheerleader-quarterback couple. Find something that you both can share an interest in! Every now and then it is good to keep updated with your crush/boyfriend/girlfriend. Be clear with your communication, an "I appreciate you" or compliment is reassuring. Hug, hold hands, go on cute dates, and maybe even a little peck on the cheek or lips on special occasions, but keep it comfortable and appropriate. If you're still trying to pursue them and you feel like holding hands or kissing, the best way may be to try to sit next to them and touch their leg or arm. You shouldn't go any further than a peck on the lips unless you're okay with it. Talk to them about what you want and are comfortable with. Go on a date at the mall, movies, etc. You don't have to have intense one-on-one dates. You can go with other friends and keep it casual.
Summary:
Be friends with your boyfriend or girlfriend first. Let your boyfriend or girlfriend know that you care about them. Show affection. See each other places besides school.