Explain to them that you are going to tell them what number they chose at the end. Put on an act that you are reading their mind while they are thinking of a number. This is a super easy math trick that is easy to figure out at the end, but it’s still fun to put on a show! ” Notice that there is no “8” in the second sequence of numbers. Make sure they multiply the number they chose by "9", then by “12345679,” with no “8” in order for the trick to work. Keep pretending you are reading the person’s mind while they perform the multiplication. Tell them you will divide what number they chose at the beginning from the result on the calculator. Have them hold the calculator to face you so you can see the number or hand it to you so you can look. If you have an audience, don’t let them see the result on the screen in order to create a more dramatic effect. Whatever number you see repeating on the screen is the number they chose at the beginning. There will only be a string of a single repeating number. For example, if they chose “1,” then the calculator will show “111111111.”

Summary: Tell someone to pick a number from 1-9 without telling you. Have them multiply their number on a calculator by "9," then by “12345679. Make them show you the results or pass you the calculator. Look at the number to determine what their original number was and tell them.


If you don't have a YouTube account you will have to click on the "Create Account" link to create a new account and then return to the YouTube homepage to sign in. The link is located near the search bar at the top.  It will ask you to provide the following information.  Title: a short title for your video. Description: a brief paragraph describing what your video is about. Tags: keywords that people should type in the search bar to find your video (separate each tag with a space in between). Video Category: select the category that the video belongs to, such as Comedy, Sports, Music or Film and Animation. Language: use the drop-down menu to select the language that your video is in. Share your video with the world" under the Broadcast options.

Summary: Go to the YouTube homepage and log in using the "Sign In" link in the top-right corner of the page. Browse to the page that allows you to upload videos by clicking the "Upload" link on the YouTube homepage. Click the "Select File" button to browse to the video file on your computer and select it. Fill in the form on the Upload page. Select "Public: Mark a dot next to "Enabled" in the page that appears next asking if you want to allow external sites to embed the video that you have uploaded. Select "Publish" to make your video live. Copy the "Embed HTML" code that appears after you enable the embed feature and paste it within the HTML of your blog where you want it to appear.


Pick a quote you like, and consider what wall you want to paint it on. Then, choose a wall without many other decorations in an easy-to-see spot, such as across from your door. You should place your quote about 2/3 of the way up your wall.  You can paint short phrases or longer expressions, depending on how much wall space you have. Paint things like, "Follow your dreams," "Always kiss me goodnight," or "Be grateful." Paint the name of your son or daughter over their bed, for example. Once you select your quote, go online and search for fonts appropriate for your quote. There are countless font generating websites online. When you find a font you like, type in your quote, and press the “Print” button to download your font.  For example, look up “Dr. Seuss font generators” if you are using a Dr. Seuss quote. Use kids script if you are painting your son’s name above his bed. When you download your font, select a photo file option like JPEG. Then, copy your image into Paint or Microsoft Word. Make a new document, and select "Insert" from the options at the top. Click on "Image" or "Picture," and go to your Downloads folder to select your image. Adjust the sizing to your liking with the image resize tools. Press “Print” when you are finished.  Depending on the desired size of your quote, you can print out your quote on 1 page or print each letter on their own pages. Print on letter or legal sized paper. If you don't have a printer, you can purchase a plastic stencil with a quote or go to a copy center, such as the UPS store or your local library.

Summary: Select a quote or phrase you enjoy and want to paint onto your wall. Find a font for your quote online. Print out your quote on paper so you can trace it onto your walls.


Recognizing that you have the Sunday Blues and what they stem from can go a long way to helping you work through them. Keep a log of specific actions, tasks, or times of days that trigger your blues. Write down exactly what you feel, what time it is, and why you think you feel that way. After a few weeks, look for patterns in your log to see what is causing your blues.  If your Sunday blues come from leaving unpleasant tasks for the week ahead until Sunday night to complete, then you can help yourself feel better by changing your weekend and work routine. If your Sunday blues stem from anxiety about an upcoming presentation or assignment due on Monday, allow yourself to acknowledge your nervousness as normal, and then tell yourself that Monday will go well. Set aside prep time that weekend to make sure you are prepared. If your Sunday blues stem from your job, and none of the steps you take to address them work, then it may be time to look for new employment. Schedule a little time on Sunday's to update your resume and search for work. Taking positive steps forward will help you cope with returning to your job the next day. If you think of Friday as the end of the week, you'll be anxious about what you haven't gotten done. Similarly, if you think of Sunday as the end of the weekend, you'll worry that you haven't maximized your time. But these days aren't ends. They are a part of an unending procession of days and nights, each one a part of a larger process. If you don't finish what you hoped to on Sunday, that's fine. You have the next week to do it. So instead of creating artificial units of time, separate from the rest of life, during which certain tasks have to be accomplished, try to weave those tasks into the overall fabric of your life.  If Sunday evening is approaching and you still have tasks to accomplish, don't try to cram them in that night. Instead, make a to-do list of how you will accomplish them during the week to come. Space out fun activities. Trying to cram all your fun into the weekend can be more stressful than enjoyable. Be sure to space out fun activities over the course of the week. That way you won't be disappointed if your weekend isn't as fantastic as you hoped. If after adjusting your weekend routine, organizing your Fridays, and trying to make Monday a fun day, you still suffer from the Sunday Night Blues, it is time to get professional guidance to help you explore the deeper causes of your negative feelings. They might stem from experiences earlier in your life, such as fearing school on Mondays because you were bullied or had a learning disorder. Or they might reflect unease with the type of work you do. A professional counselor can help you talk through and, hopefully, resolve your negative feelings.
Summary: Confront your feelings. Make Sunday just another day. Get professional counseling.