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Hand gestures can be a way to add more force to what you're saying. These are often known as "illustrative gestures." It can be used to convey intensity, confidence, and even be used to garner attention to a point you're trying to make.  Use a solid shaking fist to knock home an extremely important point you're trying to make. Be careful to not use an irritated voice to accompany it or it can come off as anger. If you are giving a presentation, use your hand to highlight a particular paragraph or slide that contains important information. Pointing can be used to literally make a point , or to accompany something like, "This one's important," or "Let me tell you." It can also be used as playful gesture to acknowledge someone. Be careful about pointing directly at someone, though, as this can come off as rude or even aggressive.  Make sure your hand gestures match up to your speech. Do not try to add emphasis to a point that is not worth emphasizing, or add force to a point that is not meant to be forceful. Whether you're speaking in front of a large group of people or one individual, hands facing up usually invite positive responses from people. Combined with an outstretching of your arms, it can communicate effectiveness, acceptance, and trustworthiness.  If you use this gesture with a shrugging of the shoulders it can give off a feeling of uncertainty, so you will also want to monitor other parts of your body, too. Palms down typically gives others a feeling of confidence because they give you an aura of confidence or even dominance. Much like hands up front can show defensiveness, hands behind the back with an exposed torso shows confidence. This is especially an effective hand gesture if you are walking side-by-side with someone and communicating with them. This demonstrates that you are open to making yourself vulnerable, and not worried about protecting yourself with your hands. This gesture is especially useful to gain someone's trust.

summary: Use hand gestures to add emphasis to speech. Use open hands and palms up for a positive effect. Keep hands behind your back to show confidence.


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The human brain is an incredible organ capable of making imaginative leaps, recalling memories, and finding insights at a moment's notice, and you will never control every thought. Try to watch your thoughts come and go without any attachment rather than repressing those you don't want to have. Thinking about ignoring something, paradoxically, never works. Every time you think about not thinking about something, you are of course thinking about it! Take care of your brain by getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night, managing your stress levels, and maintaining a positive outlook on life. Eating healthy foods and exercising regularly promotes good mental health as well as physical. While you should not avoid all of your problems, be aware of the things that move your thoughts in a negative direction and prepare yourself when they arise. Structure your day so that you end on a positive trigger, like creative work, family time, or a good book, allowing you to spend downtime thinking about the things you love.   Take a few moments each day to pause and take stock of your life. Be aware of your thoughts during "trigger moments", again forgoing judgment or self-critique. Throughout the ages, meditation has been a vital tool helping people relax and take control of their thoughts. Find time to meditate daily, even if only for 5-10 minutes, especially the days when your thoughts are the most difficult to control. Meditation has even been shown to lead to a healthy heart and body. Reframing your thoughts puts them in context of the world around you, allowing you to better understand them. Consider other perspectives regarding your situation, as well as others' behavior. Work to develop empathy, as this will help you avoid taking things too personally. For example: When someone you love hasn't called in a while, it is likely because they are busy, or stressed, not sick or in danger. Don't obsess about things that you ultimately cannot control -- other people, the weather, the news -- and instead focus on yourself. When you think about things outside of your control, remind yourself that the only person you can control is yourself, and work on that. This does not mean you shouldn't try to impact the world around you -- rather that you will always have the biggest impact on your own thoughts.

summary: Do not try to choose your thoughts but control them as they come. Make your thoughts and mental health a priority. Know what events trigger difficult thoughts. Meditate. Reframe your thoughts in a positive or non-intrusive light. Recognize that there are many things you cannot control.


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. House training your Maltipoo is one of the most important and also the most difficult things that you will need to do when you first get her. House training involves developing a regular toileting schedule for your dog, cleaning up when your dog has an accident, and praising your dog when she goes to the bathroom outside.  Try placing some puppy pads or newspaper in a few places around the house in case your Maltipoo has an emergency and you are not around. Make sure that you take your dog out after he eats as well as a few more times in between. If you are often gone for long periods, then consider having a neighbor or friend stop by to let your dog out. Never yell at your dog, hit your dog, or rub your dog’s face in urine or feces. These methods of house training do not work and they will only frighten and confuse your dog.  You may also want to consider crate training your Maltipoo. Crate training can help with housetraining and it is also a good way to teach your Maltipoo not to chew on furniture, shoes, and other off-limits items. . Training your dog is an excellent way to make sure that he is well-behaved and that he listens to you. Training is also a great way to provide some mental stimulation for your dog and it can even serve as a bonding activity. Some good basic commands to teach your Maltipoo include:  Sit Stay Speak Down Heel . It is important to socialize your Maltipoo so that she will be calm in all sorts of different situations. After your Maltipoo’s first round of vaccinations at about eight weeks old, you can start to socialize her.  Be sure to expose your Maltipoo to people of all ages genders, races, and sizes, other dogs, cats, people dressed in unusual attire (hats, raincoats, boots, etc.), loud noises, crowds, and vehicles. Always keep your Maltipoo on a leash when you take her out in public. Give your Maltipoo lots of praise and petting for being curious and calm around new people and situations. If your Maltipoo gets scared, try to reassure her as much as you can or remove her from the situation if she becomes too nervous (trembling, barking, hiding, etc.) . Your Maltipoo needs lots of love, attention, and affection. You can provide her with these things by remembering to take time to play with your Maltipoo every day. Try heading out in the back yard for a game of fetch each day or take your Maltipoo with you on a walk around the neighborhood.  Provide fun toys. Maltipoos are smart dogs, so they enjoy toys that will challenge their problem solving skills. Try giving your Maltipoo a variety of interesting toys including puzzle toys, balls, and rope toys. Pet your Maltipoo. Sometimes your Maltipoo may just want some affection. Make sure that you pet your Maltipoo every day.
summary: Train your Maltipoo to go to the bathroom outside Teach your Maltipoo some basic commands Socialize your Maltipoo early Play with your Maltipoo daily