Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather your materials. Place 3 or 4 sheets of tissue paper on a flat surface.

Answer: You will need tissue paper, your gift, a gift bag, any embellishments, your card and gift tag.  You will need several sheets of white paper to wrap around the gift first, then colored tissue to line the gift bag. You will need several colors of tissue paper that complement the color of the gift bag. Colored tissue paper makes a gift more festive! Make sure your gift bag is appropriate for the occasion. If you are going to curl ribbon to add as a decoration, you will need scissors to curl ribbon. Alternatively, you can use pre-curled ribbon or a pre-made bow. Overlap each of the them several inches, alternating colors.  Use more or less paper depending on the size of the gift and gift bag. If the gift is small, use half sheets of paper.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find someone to hold you accountable. Enhance your skills. Seek feedback from others.  See a therapist

Answer: Find a person who can hold you accountable to do what you say you are planning on doing, despite how you feel or the doubt you have. Accountability can be as simple as just sending a text daily stating that you accomplished your goal for the day. Sometimes, self-doubt creeps in when you feel incompetent in a certain area. As you work to stop self-doubt, it can help to hone your abilities in key areas of your life. You might do this by joining a professional development organization, taking a certification course, or reading books relating to your industry. Having an ongoing conversation with those around you about your talents and abilities can stop self-doubt in its tracks. Frequently, people avoid discussing areas in their lives in which they feel insecure. When you purposely bring these areas into focus, the self-doubt will gradually disappear. Plus, feedback helps you see both the positive and negative aspects of your abilities. The next time you catch yourself caught in a web of self-doubt, reach out to someone for feedback. For instance, you might say to your partner, “I feel like you are avoiding me. Have I done something wrong?” for chronic self-doubt. Whether your self-doubt is a recent issue or it stems from childhood insecurity, you must reach out for help if it's undermining your goals. A professional therapist will be able to help you see your situation from a different perspective and offer practical tips for overcoming negative thought patterns.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Wear a compression shirt or T-shirt underneath your gear. Pull the shoulder pads on over your head. Strap elbow pads over your forearms. Wrap a neck guard around your neck if your shirt doesn’t have one. Pull your jersey down over your head.

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A compression shirt is a great choice for your base layer. It’s a tight shirt that clings to your body while wicking away sweat. If you don’t have one, an old T-shirt works, but try to get one that fits you well. If it’s long and loose, it’s going to get in the way while you skate. If you’re familiar with compression shorts, then you have an idea of what a compression shirt is like. These shirts are a little costly, but they handle sweat better than most T-shirts if you can afford them. Choose a T-shirt that adheres tightly to your body and ends at about your waste. If it’s a little long, you can tuck the excess length into your pants. Use hockey tape if needed to keep it pinned down. This piece of equipment is a little deceptive since it’s more like a chest protector a catcher would wear than anything else. It has a hole in the top you fit your head through. When you’re in, rest the shoulder caps on top of your shoulders. Finish up by tightening the straps around your upper arms and armpits.  The shoulder pad caps are similar to the knee caps on your shin guards. Center them on your shoulders. If they feel loose or uncomfortable, adjust them before moving on to the next piece of equipment. Test the pads by lifting your hands above your head. Make sure you’re able to move freely without the pads digging into your skin. Goalies have extra-thick padding that is put on the same way as regular shoulder pads. Many goalie shoulder and chest pads have elbow pads and neck protectors built in so you don’t need to put on separate ones. Elbow pads aren’t too tough to figure out as long as you remember that the padded side covers your elbow. Hold your arm out and fit your elbow into the cap on the pad. Let your forearm rest on the forearm pad above it. Then, wrap the velcro straps around your arm to secure the pads in place.  Keep in mind that there is such a thing as left and right elbow pads. Tell them apart by determining which pad protects the outside edge of your arm. If the pad faces away from your body, it is on the correct arm. Test the fit by flexing your arm a few times. If you can’t move your arm very well, loosen the pads a little. Oversized pads can also limit your movement. Neck guards are kind of like padded bibs that fit over the area underneath your chin. Face the padded part out so the strap is behind your neck. Then, wrap the strap over to pin it to the velcro on the neck band. Tuck the end of the neck guard underneath your shoulder pads to finish putting it on.  Some types of compression shirts and athletic underwear have built-in neck guards. It’s no different than a collar on a dress shirt. If you have a built-in neck guard, you don’t need to wear a separate one. Neck guards are becoming more and more common in hockey. Consider getting one even if your league doesn’t require you to. Don’t risk taking a skate to your neck. It’s no different than putting on your shoulder pads. Jerseys aren’t there for protection, so focus on the fit. A good jersey is the perfect size to fit comfortably over you without restricting your movements. Most jerseys are a little bigger than they need to be, so tuck the fabric into your pads to hold it in place. If the jersey is too small, it will feel tight and confining against your pads. If it’s too big, it’s like a curtain caught in the wind. It gets in the way and serves as a target for some sneaky defenders to grab onto when the ref isn’t looking.