Q: Rather than texting, which can come across as impersonal and casual, call a few hours before a date to confirm that the time and place still work for both of you. This shows the other person that you’re engaged and invested in them. You don’t have to follow the antiquated idea that the man should pay for every single date. Instead, balance the responsibility by agreeing to pay if you suggested the date. This shows respect and fairness in the relationship. Don’t be afraid to give honest, genuine compliments like “I really like your outfit today” or “You have such a great smile.” Instead of assuming that your partner knows that you appreciate them, actively tell your partner that you appreciate and value them.  Another way to connect with your partner and show that you want to be involved in their life is to give open, genuine compliments to their friends. Affirm things like a new haircut, a personal accomplishment, or a job promotion. For example,  you could say “Hey, I heard about your promotion at work. Congratulations, you deserve it!” or “Congratulations on running that marathon! That’s amazing!” Your eye contact plays a crucial role during a date. Keeping your focus on the person you’re with shows them that you’re interested, you respect them, and you’re having a good time. Ogling or continually glancing at other people is rude and hurtful to your date. It also goes against the chivalric ideals of loyalty and kindness.  To show your date that you’re focused on them, practice good eye contact and listening skills. As a general rule of thumb, you should hold eye contact for 2/3 of the time.  Body language is an important part of listening skills. Lift your eyebrows and smile to engage with your partner as you listen.
A: Call to set up and confirm a date. Let the person who initiated the date pay for the meal. Be generous with your compliments. Keep your focus on your date.

Q: It can be fun to set out on paper everything that’s been rattling around in your brain, and it’s good to do that. But when it comes to actually planning out your hours and days, be realistic. Don’t put too many tasks on one day.  For example, you could estimate how long each task will take, writing the time beside each one. Then do some basic addition to determine how much time all these to-dos will take. If it’s more than an 8-hour work day, move your outcomes and to-dos around so that you don’t get upset when you can’t fit everything into the hours you planned. Once you have set up a realistic time frame for each to-do on your list, stick to these goals. Be determined to stay on time with your goals. If you get off track by running out of time on a day, re-set your plan for the week to accommodate for the time lost. If that means placing a few outcomes in the following week, so be it. Even if you have to re-plan a little, at least you are sticking to your goals. Don’t procrastinate by rationalizing that you can get done tomorrow what is on your list today—unless you really run out of time. Procrastinating, especially at the beginning of forming a new habit like goal setting and task completion, derails your plans. You will have to keep re-starting, getting frustrated, and you might end up quitting. When you are tempted to procrastinate, promise yourself a reward. Since habits form when the pleasure part of the brain is triggered, set up a reward system for yourself to stay motivated.For example, if you have a long day of tasks ahead, promise yourself a food treat on your way home from work, that you won’t take any work calls when you get home, or that you’ll sleep in the next morning. Be consistent until this organization method forms part of your life. Being organized requires practice and energy at first, but once you’re used to a new way of thinking, it becomes easy to do. You will be less stressed and your mind will truly start to feel organized. Habits form gradually as we discipline our bodies to new behaviors. Although the idea that it takes a specific number of days to form a habit (like 21 or 28) is a myth, the truth is that our brains do gradually work less to perform the same task once we’ve been doing it a while.
A: Be realistic in your planning. Stick to your weekly goals. Overcome the temptation to be lazy. Form the habit of planning.

Q: Comb the section of hair to be trimmed, and hold it firmly between the index and middle finger of your nondominant hand. Use the razor tool in your dominant hand to gently trim away the excess hair in short strokes. Using a razor tool instead of shears will help keep your ends from looking too blunt. The effect should be feathered and soft to help your true hair blend with the extensions. It’s best to trim conservatively at first. You can pause and inspect your first attempt in the mirror. Go back and trim again as necessary  until it looks right to you. Then, take the brushed hair in your nondominant hand and grip firmly between your index and middle fingers. You should be holding the hair about 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the ends. Notice any extra long pieces that are out of line with the overall shape of the new ends. Angle your shears so the tips are just barely pointed into the line of hair between your fingers. Trim any extra long stragglers with the scissors perpendicular to the line of hair to even out the edge. The goal should be to create a soft, polished line. Clip the rest of your hair out of the way so you can focus on these pieces. Use a gentle trimming motion to slide down the length of the hair that frames the face on both sides. You can hold the ends to provide a little resistance if necessary. The goal is to connect and blend the sides of the extensions with your polished line in the back. Doing this should create soft, face-framing layers. A blunt or trendy hairstyle with harsh lines or that removes lots of length can be difficult to achieve on yourself at home, especially with extensions. Make an appointment with your stylist for the best result, and plan to only trim your extensions yourself. Your stylist can also help install your extensions for you, if you’d prefer professional help.
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Cut off the longer section with a razor tool. Leave some length and step back to evaluate how it looks. Comb through the hair you just trimmed. Use your shears to point cut the ends. Use your razor tool to blend in face-framing pieces. Seek out a stylist for complex cuts.