Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find a native speaker. Consider signing up for a language course. Watch Chinese films and cartoons. Listen to Chinese music and radio. Consider taking a trip to China. Don't be too harsh on yourself.

Answer: One of the best ways to improve your new language skills is to practice speaking with a native speaker. They will easily be able to correct any grammar or pronunciation mistakes you make and can introduce you to more informal or colloquial forms of speech that you won't find in a textbook.  If you have a Mandarin-speaking friend who is willing to help, that's great! Otherwise, you can place an ad in the local paper or online or investigate whether there are any pre-existing Mandarin conversation groups in the area. If you can't locate any Mandarin-speakers nearby, try finding someone on Skype. They might be willing to exchange 15 minutes of Mandarin conversation for 15 minutes of English. If you can't find someone on Skype, Try QQ (Just search it, you will find it in the first link), It's a chat tool, only popular in China, in there you can find many language learning groups/rooms, Most people there are learning English. They will be glad to talk to you, Add the group (ID:229776426), Hope you can find your language partner. If you need some extra motivation or feel you would learn better in a more formal setting, try signing up for a Chinese language course.  With the growth of Asian neighborhoods around the country, many classes taught by volunteers have popped up. They range in cost from $300 to $500 or more per year, plus other costs. You can also try an online Mandarin school. Look out for language courses advertised at local colleges, schools or community centers. If you're nervous about signing up for a class by yourself, drag a friend along. You'll have more fun and someone to practice with between classes! Get your hands on some Chinese DVDs (with subtitles) or watch Chinese cartoons online. This is an easy, entertaining way to get a feel for the sound and structure of the Mandarin Chinese language.  If you're feeling particularly proactive, try pausing the video after a simple sentence and repeat what has just been said. This will lend your Chinese accent an air of authenticity! If you can't find any Chinese films to buy, try renting them from a movie rental store, which often have foreign language sections. Alternatively, see if your local library has any Chinese films or ask if they would be able to source some for you. Listening to Chinese music and/or radio is another good way to surround yourself in the language. Even if you can't understand everything, try to pick out keywords to help you get the gist of what's being said.  Get a Mandarin Chinese radio app on your phone, so you can listen on the go. Try downloading Chinese podcasts to listen to while exercising or doing housework. Once you feel comfortable with the basics of Mandarin Chinese speech, consider taking a trip to China, or even Taiwan. What better way to immerse yourself in the Mandarin language than a journey to its native land! Learning a language is a gradual process - you have to keep at it. Chinese is one of the hardest languages to learn, so take your time.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Recognize a retweet from somebody you're not following. Go to the user's profile. Locate the gray cog on the top-right corner of the user's profile. Tap or click on "Turn off Retweets".

Answer: Occasionally, somebody you don't follow will tweet something, which will then be retweeted by somebody you do follow. You can recognize those by the gray "[Twitter user] retweeted" just above the tweet, along with a green retweet icon. Click or tap on the name of the user as it appears above the retweet. The button is just to the left of the blue "Following" button. Tap or click on the cog to see a drop-down menu of options. This will prevent you from seeing any future retweets that the user makes. You cannot delete retweets from others from your timeline, so your only recourse, should it become a problem, is to selectively turn off retweets from specific users. Also, there is no method for bulk blocking of retweets. You have to deal with each user individually. To reduce the clutter, visit the home page of the users that you follow.  You will still see the user's original tweets. Note that this is not retroactive: all previous retweets will remain on your timeline.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take it slow. Examine problematic behavior patterns. Ask yourself whether your thoughts are bringing you down. Take a closer look at your relationships.

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Fixing your whole life can be an overwhelming project. Understand that meaningful change cannot be implemented overnight. Changing even a single bad habit can be challenging. Know that it's okay, and expected, for you to take baby steps.  Remember the first step in meaningful change is awareness of where your problems lie. Just being real with yourself and shining a light on your habits is incredibly instrumental towards fixing these issues. To build confidence about your self-improvement project, start small. Pick one area at a time in which you would like to improve. Work exclusively in this area until you have seen marked improvement, and then move to a new area. You may find that the positive changes you make in one area of life trickle down into other areas without you even trying. To fix your life, you need to look closely at the factors that are contributing to you being stuck in this rut. It’s hard to acknowledge that we are the ones standing in the way of our happiness. Nonetheless, recognizing this gives you power, since you are the only one who can make changes to improve your life. Think about which behaviors you do repeatedly that result in you feeling dissatisfied about life. People who are chronically unhappy often share similar habits. These include the following: Playing the victim Using alcohol, drugs, food, sex or other addictive behaviors to cope Feeling powerless to change their emotional state Neglecting health Having rocky relationships It’s common to experience negative thoughts periodically in life. However, if your life is constantly letting you down, your train of thought might be to blame. What’s running through your head all day on a loop has the power to cripple you and make you feel powerless at improving your life. Here are the 8 negative thought patterns of chronically unhappy people. Are you guilty of any of these?  Self-defeating talk: “I can’t…” or “I’m not good enough…” Ruminating negatively about the past: Rewinding or playing back horrible or stressful events that occurred previously in your life. Assuming the worst: Presuming the negative in all situations, or looking at life with a “glass half empty” attitude Comparing yourself critically to others: Viewing others as more attractive, wealthier, or having better lives Playing the victim: Choosing to look at yourself as weak or incapable of dealing with challenging people or situations Struggling to forgive yourself: Wallowing in guilt over past mistakes Blaming: Attributing your misfortunes to others Fearing failure or mistakes: Setting unreasonably high standards and being perfectionistic If your life is undesirable right now, you may need to assess your social circle. Ideally, you want to surround yourself with people who are positive, uplifting, and who see you value as a person. Such relationships are essential to happiness. However, if your relationships drain you, de-motivate you, or contribute to you maintaining unhealthy habits, then you may need to re-evaluate them. If you are an adult, then you must take responsibility for your role in any toxic relationships. Despite what you believe, you alone have the power to break free. So, if you chose to remain in such a relationship, you must acknowledge that are doing so at the sacrifice of your own well-being.