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There is a lot of information available about the effects of secondhand smoke, and how children might come in to contact with it. Before being able to truly protect your children from its negative effects, you need to understand the different ways they might be exposed to it. There is a lot of information available, a few examples of what you might find include:  No amount of secondhand smoke exposure constitutes a safe amount.  Infants who are exposed to secondhand smoke are at greater risk of dying from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).  Short-term effects of exposure to secondhand smoke on children include more frequent ear infections, more frequent coughs and colds (and longer recovery times), as well as tooth decay.  Long-term effects include greater risk of lung cancer and heart disease, as well as poor lung development. While you are likely to find everything you need to know on the internet, if you want to read the scientific studies that discover how secondhand smoke effects children, try searching in scholarly databases. Google Scholar offers a good way to search for scholarly literature. The advantage of reading these peer reviewed articles is that you are getting the information from the source, rather than an interpretation. Many states offer free hotlines where you can request information about tobacco use and support for those wishing to quit.

summary: Learn about how secondhand smoke impacts children. Search the Internet for reliable, scientific information about secondhand smoke. Read scientific articles about the effects of secondhand smoke. Call the Department of Health Services in your state to request information.


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One thing that often gains the admiration of men and women alike is success. Many people like to be around others they consider successful. As a result, you should strive for success at whatever you do.  If you play a sport, strive to be the best you can be. You don’t have to be the star player, just succeed at what you do. Try to get good grades in school. Do your best at work and strive for a promotion or raise. While you don’t need to be a bodybuilder or an athlete to gain the admiration of the girls around you, being fit and healthy will certainly help. This is important, because taking care of yourself signals to girls that not only do you care about your appearance, but you’re willing to do what it takes to meet your goals. At the same time, being in shape will probably make you attractive to girls.  Commit to a regular cardio workout. Consider swimming or running as two good options. Think about some light weight training. This could include working out with free weights, working on a weight machine, or simply doing pushups and crunches. Having positive body language is another thing that will gain you the favor and admiration of the girls around you. If you have positive body language and a welcoming demeanor, girls will see you as someone they want to spend time with.  Stand straight up with your shoulders up and your chest out slightly. Smile when appropriate. Avoid crossing your arms or taking any other defensive posture. Another important thing to do in your effort to gain the admiration of girls around you is to work on your appearance. Fundamentally, the little things go a long way in getting others to think of you as a likeable person they admire and want to spend time with.  Make sure your clothes are clean and free of unintentional holes or tears. Always brush your teeth twice a day. Comb your hair and groom your facial hair, if you have it. Use deodorant and cologne. Shower every day and use a good soap and shampoo.

summary: Strive for success at whatever you do. Stay fit and active. Show positive body language. Take pride in your appearance.


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Recording them and paying attention to them will help you let go of them. Getting them out in the open can help to take away some of their hold on your mind and self. Don't limit yourself in negative ways. Definition of the self determines the action. So, for instance, if you're defining yourself as someone who has bad romantic relationships, you've already lost the potential for a good romantic relationship. It is a story that you tell yourself, and then because you believe the story, you will already be behaving in ways that make the story true. You don't want to define yourself based on outside forces, because outside forces are volatile and subject to constant change. By basing your self-definition on core values, you will have a better chance of having a stable self-definition.  You won't lose your self identity if you base it on values you hold at your core, like compassion, courage, integrity. Write down a list of these values and consciously and mindfully act them out in your daily life. Therefore, if courage is one of your core values, stand up for someone being harassed at the bus stop, or if honesty is a core value, fess up to having lost your father's favorite watch. If compassion is on that list, spend time volunteering at a homeless shelter. This doesn't mean that you don't acknowledge the negative events and actions that have happened in your life. They are as much a part of you as the positive, but they do not define you.  This means don't let outside circumstances rule your identity. That comes from within in, from the core values that you have already identified as being important to your identity. Understand that the negative experiences in your life have offered knowledge. For example, if you have had negative experiences with romance, learn from those experiences. What have they taught you about the kind of person you want to be?
summary: Record your negative definitions. Identify your core values. Define yourself in positive ways.