Q: First, take off your shoes so that you're in your socks. When you're ready, get a running start and jump forward. Try to land on both feet. Let yourself slide forward and come to a stop. Look at your feet — the one you put forward should be the one you put forward on your board.  For example, if you put your right foot forward while sliding, you probably have a goofy stance. This test has a small risk of slipping and falling, so only do it someplace that's clear of furniture, obstacles, and other people. If you're worried, you can always wear a helmet or try one of the other tests. Tell a friend that you want her to come up behind you in a few minutes and surprise you with a gentle shove. Your friend should pay attention to which foot you step forward with. The foot that you stick forward to catch yourself should be in the front when you ride. For example, if you step forward with your left foot, you probably have a regular stance. After a few seconds of pulling as hard as you can, have everyone freeze. Look at your feet. The foot that you put forward should be the one that you put forward on your snowboard as well. For example, if you tend to put your left foot forward while playing tug-of-war, you probably have a regular stance. Walk to the bottom of a set of stairs. Stand close enough so that your next step will be on the first step. Now, start walking up the stairs. The foot you step with first should be in the rear on your snowboard.  For example, if you step with your right foot first, you probably have a regular stance. The tricky part of this test is that it's easy to think about it too hard and use a different foot than you would naturally. Try not to focus too hard on the test — for instance, you may want to bring a magazine so you can read it for a minute to get your mind off the test, then step suddenly. Grab a good-sized ball like a soccer ball or a rubber kickball. Hold it in front of you and kick it hard as it falls to the ground. The foot you use to kick should be in the rear when you're on your snowboard. For instance, if you find that you naturally kick with your left foot, you probably have a goofy riding stance. If you skateboard or surf, the stance you use for these sports is almost always the same one that will naturally suit you when snowboarding. For instance, if you put your left foot forward when you ride your longboard, it's very likely that this regular stance is what you should use for snowboarding as well.
A: Slide across a slippery floor in your socks. Use a surprise shove from behind. Play a game of tug-of-war with a few friends. Climb a set of stairs. Drop-kick a ball. Simply check your skateboard or surfing stance.

Article: Jumping from a moving car is very dangerous, so if you must do it, you need to protect yourself. Grab any soft materials you can find in the car—e.g., clothing, newspaper, a stuffed animal—and stuff it into your clothes. Any little bit of padding can go a long way toward helping to break your fall. Before you leap from a moving car, you need to make sure you can survive the fall. 30-35 miles per hour should be about the maximum speed for jumping. Another way to determine the speed of the car is to watch the mile markers and count the length of time it takes to travel each mile. (If it takes 120 seconds to travel one mile, then you are going around 30 mph). If the car is traveling faster than 30-25 mph, you need to find a way to slow the car down. Think of a way to distract the driver, such as pointing out something on the side of the road, or making a very loud noise. Any small distraction may cause the driver to remove their foot from the gas pedal. Another way to jump at a slower speed is to wait for the car to turn. In order to turn, the driver will need to slow down quite a bit, creating an opportunity for you to jump. If you are planning to jump from the left side of the car, wait until the car is making a right-hand turn. Conversely, if you plan to jump from the right, wait until the car is making a left-hand turn.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Improvise some padding. Assess your speed. Find a way to slow down. Wait for a turn.

Q: Like everyone else, you have an inner critic that wants to tell you when you've done something wrong. However, that critic can start making you devalue yourself. If you can turn your inner critic into a positive voice, you'll begin to value yourself more.  One way to see how often you talk badly about yourself is to take a simple tally over the course of a day. Every time a negative thought enters your head, make a note on a piece of paper or your phone. That process will increase your awareness of how often you are criticizing yourself.  Once you've established how often you are talking badly, start trying to change those negative thoughts into positive thoughts. For instance, if you are thinking, "I hate my hips," try instead to think a positive thought about that body part, such as "I may not like the way my hips look, but they are strong hips that helped me produce a baby." The people you socialize with affect your mental attitude. You deserve to be around people who try to be happy, as that will encourage you to be happier. Pick positive people for your life, and try to cut out people who encourage your negative side. In the same vein, skip media and news stories that bring you down. They can impact you just as much as the people you surround yourself with. Find books, podcasts, or radio programs that inspire you to be your true self. Every day, take time to listen or read from one of these motivational programs. That way, every day you'll get a jolt of positivity, and you'll be inspired to go out there with a positive attitude. Other people will try to make your feel bad about yourself. Maybe they'll judge you on your appearance or how you drive a car. The truth is, the only opinion that matters is your own. Most of the time, what people are saying about you is not really about you, anyway; it's about them trying to make themselves feel better by putting you down. As an example, if someone makes a comment about the sweater you're wearing, don't let it get to you. Instead, remember why you loved the sweater in the first place, and respond in kind: "Well, I'm sorry you don't like it, but I really love this orange. It makes me happy to wear it." By helping other people, you are making a positive difference, which makes you feel better about yourself, and encourages you to develop a positive attitude. In addition, it can help develop your sense of gratitude at what you do have in your life.  If you're not sure where to volunteer, try asking at your local food bank, a homeless shelter, a nearby school, or a library. All of them are sure to have an opportunity for you to volunteer.
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Talk nicely to yourself. Surround yourself with positive people. Find inspiration. Value your own opinion of yourself. Help other people.