Being distracted or stressed can actually affect how you enjoy art. It’s best to go to the gallery or view the art when you’re in a relaxed state so that the art affects you in a positive way. Limit distractions around you, like your cell phone, and try to clear your mind of negative or stressful thoughts.  If you want to block out the sounds of other people in the gallery or museum, put earplugs in your ears. To relax, you can meditate, practice breathing exercises, or listen to calming music. Avoid saying things like “Anyone could make that” and dismiss prior notions or opinions you have about the artwork before you actually see it. Try to approach the art with an open mind and don't compare it to other work, especially if it's not in the same style. Instead of trying to evaluate the technical aspects of the art, ask yourself how the art makes you feel. If it makes you feel happy, sad, anxious, excited, or calm, it's a sign that it had an emotional impact on you. Be honest with yourself to determine how you really feel. Sometimes abstract art is more about the feeling and less about the brush strokes. Take this into consideration when looking at abstract art. Even if the subject matter is abstract, the composition of a piece of artwork can elicit an emotional response. Look at how the painting takes up the canvas. Does it feel balanced or in disarray? Even if the objects within the piece of artwork seem random, the composition of the painting could be purposeful and meaningful.  For example, a simple shape on a blank canvas can elicit a calming response, while different colors splattered on a canvas could elicit a frantic or anxious feeling. You can research the basics of art composition online. Move closer to the painting and examine the strokes and color up close. Take notice of how well the colors blend and the stroke consistency. Recognize the different techniques that the artist used and consider what it took to create it.  When you get closer to art, you can really evaluate its textures and colors. Never touch pieces of artwork. Research popular abstract art techniques online to develop your appreciation. After you've looked at all aspects of the abstract artwork, take a step back and reflect on how you feel about the art. If you feel like they conveyed their emotions well or composed the art well, you should have an elevated feeling of appreciation for what they created. An elevated emotional response may also mean that the art got through to you!
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Relax as you look at abstract art. Look at the artwork as objectively as you can. Ask yourself how the painting makes you feel. Note the basics of composition. Take a closer look at the painting. Take a step back and evaluate what you've seen.


Make sure the detergent is free of bleaches or chemicals that could stain the carpet. If you don't have a cotton ball, you can also use towel or wash cloth. Make sure the entire surface of the stain is covered in detergent. After 20 minutes, place a dry cloth over the silly putty and press down to absorb the detergent. The stain from the silly putty should be gone, and some of the leftover particles from the silly putty should be easier to remove.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Mix two spoonfuls of mild laundry detergent into a cup of warm water. Soak a cotton ball in the diluted detergent mixture. Use the cotton ball to blot the carpet stain and any remaining silly putty. Let the detergent soak into the carpet and leftover silly putty for 20 minutes. Use a damp cloth to wipe the stained area.


Not all people react well to something unexpected. so before planning a surprise party consider how your guest of honor will react. If you are unsure, talk to their close friends or family members to feel out the party idea before proceeding. Also consider whether they enjoy parties or like being the center of attention. Lastly, avoid planning a surprise party for someone who likes to be in charge of hosting their own event.  Rule out meticulous people who prefer to know details about an event before attending. Avoid throwing surprise parties for people who get really excited about birthdays. In your attempt to surprise them, they may think you have forgotten to plan anything and become upset.  Consider whether the guest has health issues that may result in a negative physical reaction to the shock. A trusted confidant is one who will assist you in planning the party and ensuring the element of surprise. They can help to make sure the honoree arrives at the right place at the right time. If you live with the guest of honor, your co-conspirator can help with RSVPs and their house can be used for planning purposes so you do not get caught with evidence. Choose someone close to the guest of honor and someone that you can trust to keep a secret. The most important thing to consider when picking a day and time is the guest of honor’s availability. You will have to secretly find out if they are available on the day and time that you have chosen. You can also choose a date before or after the honoree’s actual birthday, to avoid arousing suspicion.  Make sure your honoree is kept busy for a few hours to ensure the element of surprise. A short errand might not give you enough time, in which case you will have to speed up or rush the process. To ensure a seamless surprise, make sure to organize the party around the honoree's routine. You will be able to retain the element of surprise by organizing the party around the guest’s typical schedule. Consider the number of people you would like to invite and then consider with whom the guest of honor would really enjoy celebrating their special day. When contacting guests, phone calls or private Facebook invites work best. This way, information cannot be forwarded to friends who have not been invited, and it cannot be accidentally read by the guest of honor.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary --
Determine if your honoree will react well to a surprise. Grab a friend to help. Pick the day and time. Invite guests.