Gather a pencil or pen and a pad of paper. Find a timer—an egg timer, stop watch, or your phone will work—a set it for 5 or 10 minutes Settle into a quiet, distraction-free environment. Set your phone to silent. Avoid using a computer or tablet—they provide you with too many distractions! Sit in a comfortable position and take a deep breath to center yourself. Start the timer and begin writing. Never approach stream of consciousness writing with an agenda but allow your thoughts to flow naturally from one to another. As the thoughts enter your head, record them on paper. Don’t avoid writing down the mundane thoughts or ignore the odd thoughts—these may have arisen from your subconscious mind. Don’t judge the thoughts or stop to analyze them. Just write. Continue recording your thoughts until the timer buzzes. When the session is complete, read over your thoughts. Reflect upon your words. Identify recurring thoughts or odd phrases. Try to find a link between two disparate ideas. Make note of any potential subconscious thoughts. As you continue to execute this exercise, read over your work from previous sessions. Trace your progress with stream of consciousness writing and assess if your unconscious mind has revealed itself.
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One-sentence summary -- Get prepared. Begin writing. Analyze your writing.


Cementing your place in politics requires a great deal of networking and socializing. Ensure that you do not get in the wrong side of people by being fair in your actions and judgments. Know when to roll up your sleeves and really make an effort -- with all types and walks of life; remember: Both a rich and poor person get one vote apiece. You must be the servant in the eyes of your people. Do not be self-righteous and do not expect people to serve you just because you are in politics. Instead, you must extend your help whenever you can, and you must be willing to sacrifice some personal time for your constituents whenever they need you. Tackle the harder sectors of society, like the middle-class. Aggressive campaigning works well, but not all the time. Careful budgeting of your campaign could also gain you points, as you will not be accused of trying to "reimburse" your expenses via  graft and corruption. So if the money is rolling in, don't feel allowed to flit off to the Canaries. Your reputation is what you're banking on right now -- don't smear your good name. If you have existing adulterous relationships, questionable sources of income, and other scandalous assets, know that they will come out. There are few secrets in politics that don't eventually get exposed. Do your best to avoid even being an accomplice in such a circumstance. There will be dozens of people who like to see you brought down a peg -- don't let them have the satisfaction. When you have the time, organize gatherings and speeches. It's better when the people have listened to you personally rather than remembering you on a banner. It makes them trust you and appreciate the fact that you took the time to talk to them and to reach out to them.  When you're in said town hall or high school gym, be approachable. Offer help to anyone and go out of your way to shake hands. The more down-to-earth and real you are, the more of an impression you'll leave upon your people. Don't forget to exude a positive aura everywhere you are. Positive energy attracts publicity, but negative energy will only give mosquito press a chance to downplay your campaign. Not only that, your possible competitors will capitalize on your negativity and they will use it against you later in your future campaigns. You likely already have political ideologies. But make sure you have a firm stance on every issue likely to come up during your campaign, and any potential issues that could come up if you are in office. So called “flip floppers” are politicians who change their opinions on issues. They tend to be regarded very negatively by voters. Have opinions and stick to them. Never, ever, ever cater your views to a certain demographic at a certain time. Your stances at a formal business dinner full of donors and your stances in a town hall should be the same. Sure, change your dress and your verbiage, but don't say what you don't mean. With all the types of media and technology available, everything you say can and will get recorded and be compared to your previous statements. You'll be automatically dismissed.
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One-sentence summary -- Befriend everyone. Spend your money wisely. Avoid scandals. Get yourself out there. Solidify your views.


If your parents don’t know your views, share them. Whether you’re trans or not, you can stand up for your views and for trans people in general. Tell your parents why you are an ally to trans people and why it’s important to you to stick up for them. Being transparent with them will help them understand you better and learn your views. It will also help you because it will allow you to express yourself without hiding your true feelings.  For example, say, “I think it’s important to stand up for trans people. Many trans people already feel marginalized, so it’s important to me to be there and support them.” You can also say, “I don’t know what it feels like to feel unsafe, but they do. I want to help trans people feel safe.” If you know you disagree with your parents, set some boundaries for how you interact. Even if you strongly oppose one another, both you and your parents deserve to be treated with respect. Don't let anyone use name-calling, derogatory remarks, or curse words. Ask your parents not to say things about trans people around you or in public.  If you can’t talk about trans issues without getting upset or blowing up at each other, you might want to drop it. You can’t change their minds, and you may have to agree to disagree. Your goal should be to allow both you and your parents to make yourselves heard, not to change each other's opinions. . You might have ignored some transphobic comments your parents made at first, but you may want to start saying something. A polite (not angry) confrontation can help change their attitudes and behaviors. Control your anger and don’t take it out on them. See it as a way to share your views and kindness with them.  For example, say, “That was an unkind comment. Please don’t say that.” You can also say, “Please don’t say those things, especially around me. I think all people should be treated with respect, whether they differ from me or not.” You might have to accept that your parents just don't understand, no matter how hard you try. It’s upsetting when you feel like your parents don’t understand or support you or the things you care about, but it can take time for them to see things differently. Acknowledge their feelings and where they are at.  If you’re trans and feel unaccepted, don't completely lose hope for your parents. Tell them that you love them and that they must accept who you really are. Expect it to take a little time. Make sure you are getting what you need without their support in the meanwhile.
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Tell them your convictions. Draw some boundaries for comments and behavior. Confront negative remarks Accept them where they’re at.