Problem: Article: Are you trying to land a job? Do you want to go on more dates? Keeping your goal in mind will help you stay motivated to socialize regularly. Having a goal will also help you know where to direct your efforts. For instance, if you’re networking for your career, you might decide to attend more conferences. Before you even go out, think up a few topics that you’d be comfortable discussing with other people. Having some conversation topics at hand will boost your confidence, especially if you’re shy.  Talking about the weather is always a safe option, since everybody deals with the weather on a daily basis. Other good topics of conversation include work, family, and food. Keep your conversation topics light, relatable, and neutral. Avoid talking about personal or touchy topics such as religion and health. Stick with things like "How do you know the host?" or "I haven't seen your family in a while. How are they?" Your social skills get stronger the more you use them. Unfortunately, the reverse is also true: if you stay inside all day, your social skills deteriorate. To stay on top of your social game, challenge yourself to interact with people regularly in your day-to-day life.  You can practice small talk with classmates, co-workers, or the person behind you in the checkout line. Set a goal to make conversation with one stranger each day. This can be with the cashier at the grocery store or the mailman. Consider getting a job that helps you develop your social skills. Waiting tables, bartending, and working retail are a few options that give you plenty of opportunities to talk with people. A low-pressure way to break the ice with someone before you meet them in real life is to reach out to them on social media. Try following them on Twitter or adding them on LinkedIn. This way, you won’t be total strangers when you meet face-to-face.  This strategy works especially well for meeting new people at work. If you hold extroversion up as the standard of “correct” behavior, you might end up feeling inferior for no good reason. Introversion is neither better nor worse than extroversion – just different. Instead of putting yourself down for being an introvert, focus on your own unique strengths and look for ways to work on your weaknesses.
Summary: Define your reasons for socializing. Think of some conversation starters. Practice putting yourself out there. Connect on social media. Avoid comparing yourself to extroverts.

Problem: Article: Depending upon the type of trim you have, you might be able to remove it with a hammer and screwdriver. Set the trim aside to reinstall after the slate tile is finished. Be sure to remove all the tacks and nails that stick out of the subflooring. If you have a cement floor, use a leveling compound to improve the surface. If you have a wood floor, secure loose boards so that they will not squeak.  If your wood subfloor is thinner than one and one-fourth-inch (0.6-cm), install a second layer of five-eighths-inch (1.6-cm) plywood or cement board to ensure the slate has a stable foundation. Screw these sheets into the subfloor every eight inches (20.3 cm). A cement floor can be cleaned with tri-sodium phosphate (TSP). A wooden floor can be vacuumed extensively. Paint an anti-fracture membrane onto cement subfloor. You can paint or roll it on.
Summary: Remove the baseboard trim around the area you want to cover with slate tile. Remove the carpet, laminate or other flooring that is over the area. Check that your subfloor is level. Clean the floor as well as you can. Paint a coat of polyurethane on top of plywood subfloor to prevent water damage.

Problem: Article: The pocket square is a must have accessory if you wear a suit a lot. Choose a variety of colors and patterns, but make sure they coordinate with your tie and shirt color. Fold the square differently each day to add another layer of variety. Learn how to  fold a pocket square if you have never worn one before. Experiment with different colors, patterns, and textures. Choose a narrow tie over a wide one, and avoid wearing bow ties in most work settings. Don’t wear the same color tie as your shirt, but make sure they coordinate. Stick with simple colors and basic patterns for most jobs. If you’re in a casual setting, be bold and wear a graphic tie with a cool scene or favorite cartoon character. in different knots on some days. If you only have one or two ties to work with, a different knot gives the tie a different look. Start with a half-windsor knot the first day. Try out a four in hand knot the next day and a full windsor knot another day.  If you aren't required to wear a tie every day, wrap an ascot or scarf around your neck once or twice in a week. Generally avoid bow ties in most professional settings. If you work in an environment that encourages playful attire, give a bow tie a shot. Always make sure the shoes match the rest of your outfit, but try out different colors and styles. Wear heels one day and flats the next, or brogues and then loafers. Switch between laces and slip-on or leather and suede. Even if you only have two pairs of shoes to wear, switch them back and forth each day to change your style. If you have more than one watch, rotate back and forth between them. Wear a pearl necklace one day and a gold one the next. Go totally jewelry free at least once so the change is more noticeable. Even add a tie bar or pin, cuff links, or a broach of some kind on your lapel.
Summary: Stick a different pocket square in your suit each day. Play with your ties.  Tie your tie Rotate different shoes if you have enough pairs. Add a watch, necklace, or bracelets.

Problem: Article: Is your spider moving around less than usual? Tarantulas often stop moving or don't move at all to conserve energy before a molt. If your tarantula has not been moving much lately, then this could be a sign that she is about to molt. Is your tarantula eating? Before a big molt, tarantulas will stop eating for extended periods of time, ranging from a few weeks to a couple of months. If you have noticed that your tarantula has not been eating or that she has been eating less than usual, then this could indicate that she is going to molt soon. Some tarantulas secrete tiny drops of a clear fluid between the joints on their legs, and this can indicate that your tarantula is getting ready to molt. Check to see if you can see these droplets, but keep in mind that not all tarantulas do this before a molt. Some tarantulas will lose hair on their abdomens leading up to a molt. You might notice less hair on your tarantula’s abdomen or even a bald spot on your tarantula’s abdomen. If you see this, then it is a good sign that your tarantula is getting ready to molt. Your tarantula’s abdomen may also appear darker and shinier than usual before she molts. What position is the spider in? During a molt, a tarantula lays up-side down on her back or on her side to get out of the old skin easier. This happens when a tarantula is actively molting and the whole process takes just a few hours. If your tarantula is on her back or side, then she might be trying to molt her skin. Spiders curl up their legs tightly underneath them when they die. If your tarantula is on her stomach and has curled her legs tightly inwards, then she may be dead or dying.
Summary:
Watch for decreased movement. Note a refusal to eat. Check for clear fluid droplets. Look for thinning hair or a bald spot. Check what position your tarantula is in.