If you’re making the file for a school project, go over the project guidelines provided by your teacher. Be sure to follow any formatting or decorating instructions. For instance, your teacher may not allow clipart or printed images on the file. The style and theme of the project file should have something to do with the project itself so everything is cohesive.  For instance, if your project is about marine life, you could make the project file blue and decorate it with pictures of coral and fish. Alternatively, if your project is about a specific book, you could draw pictures of the characters or sketch a scene from the story. Once you know how you want your project file to look, map it out on a separate piece of paper with the same dimensions as the file. If you outline your design first, it can save you time spent correcting mistakes later.  You can use a ruler to figure out how much space you’ll use for each element as well as to help you center text or pictures. You don’t need to add tons of details; simply map out a quick sketch with text boxes, stick figures, and the like. You don’t have to cover every square inch of space! You can simply add a border and put the title of the project and your name in the middle. Even if you want to make a more detailed design, be sure to leave some blank space on the page.  Aim to leave at least a quarter of the page blank. If you decide to add text or a title, leave room around it so it’s easy to read. Take your time and pay attention to the details. Check all your text to make sure there are no spelling or grammatical errors. Avoid crossing out misspelled words—cover the area with a new sheet of paper or start over, instead.

Summary: Review the project guidelines. Match the project file to the theme of the project. Outline your ideas before you begin decorating. Don’t make the project file too busy. Keep your work as neat as possible.


Studies have shown that blueberries in particular help protect the brain and may reduce the effects of age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Aim for 1 cup of blueberries a day; they can be fresh, frozen, or freeze-dried. Pomegranates (or pomegranate juice without added sugar) are also a good source of antioxidants. Many fish, including salmon, are rich in the omega-3 essential fatty acids that are necessary for brain function. These acids also reduce inflammation. Aim for a 4-ounce serving 2 to 3 times per week. Avocados offer another source of healthy fat — monounsaturated, which helps lower blood pressure and contributes to healthy blood flow. Nuts and seeds are great sources of vitamin E, which can help minimize the cognitive decline that accompanies age. Aim for 1 ounce each day of nuts or unhydrogenated nut butters. Raw or roasted doesn’t matter, but be careful of salt content. Eating whole grains promotes cardiovascular health, which promotes blood flow throughout the entire body, including the brain. Aim for 1/2 cup of whole-grain cereal, 1 to 3 slices of bread, or 2 tablespoons of wheat germ each day. Beans help stabilize blood sugar (glucose), upon which the brain depends for fuel. Aim for 1/2 cup of beans every day. Aim for 2 to 3 cups per day of either hot or cold tea. The small amount of caffeine that tea contains can help enhance memory, focus and mood. Tea also contains antioxidants.  Make sure the tea is loose leaf or in a tea bag: bottled or powdered teas are not effective. If you suffer from stress, you may need to reduce your caffeine intake as this can increase your anxiety/stress. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants and several natural stimulants, including caffeine, to enhance focus and concentration, and boost one’s mood. Aim for 1/2 to 1 ounce (but no more than that) per day. The brain is made up of roughly 80% water; when your brain is chronically dehydrated, it does not function properly. To calculate how much water you need to drink each day, take your weight in pounds and divide it by 2. That is how much water you should drink each day, in ounces.  If you weight 150 pounds, you'll need to drink 75 ounces of water each day. You may need to drink more water on days where you sweat more, for example, from exercise or hot weather. There is not enough scientific research to prove that any of the popular “brain boosting” supplements actually work. Ones that have potential include ginkgo biloba (improves blood flow), omega-3 fatty acids, Huperzine A, Acetyl-L-carnitine, vitamin E, and Asian/Panax ginseng.

Summary: Eat antioxidants. Eat healthy fats. Eat nuts and seeds. Eat whole grains. Eat beans. Drink freshly brewed tea. Eat dark chocolate. Drink enough water. Consider taking supplements.


After you've completed the initial motion and verbal training process, you can now try to rear with your horse. Make sure to do so in an appropriate setting, with someone watching you in case there is an accident. Also, make sure to lean forward when your horse rears. Leaning backwards could result in you falling off, your horse falling over, and both of you being injured. When you're on your horse, try to use your command. He may not respond, so use leg pressure, tug lightly on the reins, and press hard into the saddle. Continue to say "up" the whole time until he responds. Don't kick or yell at him if he does not respond the way you want him to. When he raises slightly, sit lightly, release the reins, take away your legs, and praise your horse. Reward him with a treat afterword. Also, make sure to use a positive tone when you talk to him. Over time you'll be able to perfect how your horse rears, how high, and when. Again, you need to be patient in this process and work with your horse as a member of your team. Don't show your frustration, and never take it out on your horse.

Summary: Ride your horse and rear. Use the same "up" cue when riding. Release pressure when your horse raises slightly. Continue this process until he gets confident, and rears on cue.


Try to avoid joining a universe you've never heard about or don't like. It is perfectly acceptable to create your own universe.
Summary: Pick a universe you know well. Do some general research into it before joining.