Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Develop your own interests. Be secure in yourself. Spend time with your friends.

Answer: There will be times when your extrovert makes plans without you or you need to take some "me" time or simply don’t want to participate in what they are doing. Having your own interests will make it easier for you to date an extrovert because you won’t be dependent on them for all your entertainment.  Spend time doing things you enjoy like drawing, writing poetry, swimming, or gaming. If you’re not sure what you enjoy, then make a list of things you’ve been wanting to try. Pick two or three activities off of the list and give them a shot. For example, you might want to try rock climbing or meditation. Extroverts are friendly, chatty people. Just because they are super social doesn’t mean they have eyes for anyone else. Instead of being jealous and thinking that your date is flirting, accept that your extrovert is a social person and be secure in yourself.  Trust that your extrovert is into you and only you because of all your great qualities. Tell yourself, “He’s dating me because of my great personality, good looks, and the way I make him smile.” Remember that meeting new people and socializing are two of the big traits of extroverts. It doesn’t mean your extrovert is flirting. You might say to yourself, “She’s talking to that guy, but she’s here with me. I don’t need to be jealous.” It can be easy to get caught up in an extrovert’s world —spending time with their friends, going places they want to go. While you are dating your extrovert, make sure that you are still keeping in touch with your family and friends.  Schedule time to spend with your family and friends. For example, take an afternoon or evening for a family meal every once and awhile. Invite your friends along sometimes when you and your extrovert go out. Do things with just you and your friends. For example, plan a girl’s night out without your extrovert.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Recognize that you have control. Respond with compassion. Practice assertiveness. Acknowledge how the person makes you feel. Attend to your pain. Practice mindfulness.

Answer: You may not be able to control that person’s behavior, but you can control how you respond to it. Sometimes, people are mean just to get a reaction, you can control whether they get it or not. You are in control of how you react and where the situation ends up.  If this person is from work or school, you may not be able to avoid them all the time; however, you can try to avoid them during breaks, and just try to stay away from them for as long as you can so they won't bother you. Try fighting the negative behavior with positive behavior. Go out of your way to be nice to them and create a better interaction. There may be a deeper issue that the mean person is using negative behavior to hide. Sometimes, the biggest bully is the one that has suffered unthinkable abuse elsewhere.  Meanness may appear as frustration, irritation, or impatience. If you spot any of these, you could say "Looks like you could use a break. Why don't we take 5 minutes?" or "Is there something I can help you with?" Taking the time to get to know them may clear up some things for you. Maybe you're just taking things too personally or maybe they're just misunderstood. Taking a compassionate approach can help to show them that you actually see the person and not just the behavior. Assertiveness means standing up for yourself and your needs while also respecting the needs of others. At some point, you might encounter a mean person who doesn't respond to compassion and you can't simply take the "high road". In these types of situations, it's best to be straightforward and let the person know that you will not allow yourself to be walked over. For example, you're at school, another kid might bully you into doing something you don't want to. Make eye contact and tell them "no" using a calm and steady voice. You may have to repeat this a few times, but eventually they'll stop. Being within proximity of a mean person often requires proper armory. You know, at some point, the individual might throw something vicious your way. Feel the emotions that come with being around such a person. Don’t push these feelings away or act as if they are irrelevant. Name them.  It’s easy to dismiss your feelings but this isn’t really fair to you or the mean person. You just end up bottling things up that some point might explode. Addressing your feelings might give insight as to why this is happening. Does your reaction fuel the fire and give the mean person more reason to pick on you? Sometimes, mean people target others because they want a reaction. Step back and observe how the mean person interacts with others. Is the behavior only happening with you or is it how he or she generally acts? Care for yourself. Do a self-soothing exercise. Preparing yourself for a necessary interaction can also help to take some of the sting out of what he or she might say. Breathe deeply and make positive affirmations to calm yourself. Getting upset will only encourage the mean person to continue their behavior. This means taking the time to focus on your body, how it handles stress and a way to focus on relieving that stress through meditation or concentrated thought. Dealing with a mean person can be stressful and exhausting—this is a way to let that go.  Try a body scan exercise to release the tension. Lay down or sit back in a chair and clear your mind. Starting with your toes, tense and relax each body part until you reach your face and fingers. This usually takes about 15 minutes.  You can also download many relaxation videos on YouTube if you prefer to listen to something that will guide you through the process.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use a colored eyeliner. Try a different shade of mascara. Experiment with different color eyeshadow. Choose a lip color that will accentuate your eyes. Try adding bronzer to your makeup routine. Consider your hair color.

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Although most people tend to stick with a simple black eyeliner, if you have hazel eyes, you can try experimenting with different colors to see what makes your eyes stand out.  For example, if you want to bring out the blue in your eyes, try using a deep purple, which will bring out any blue tones you have in your eyes.  If you want to bring out the green in your eyes, try using colors such as taupe, brown, green, or gold.  Brown eyeliner is also flattering for hazel eyes. Choose a warm color, like chestnut, to highlight cool tones, or a cool color, like silvery cedar, to bring out the gold in your eyes. As with eyeliner, if you have hazel eyes, you aren’t stuck with black. Try other shades, too! Some mascara comes with flecks of gold, which is a good option for hazel eyes, you can also try lighter browns, or even mascara that has a purple tint. This can be tricky for people with hazel eyes. Most of the colors that will accentuate you hazel eyes tend to be bolder colors that can end up looking clownish, if you’re not careful. You can use neutral tones, like cream, or taupe, or stick with colors in the purple, blue, green, and gold family.  Apply moderately! If you’re using a bright shade, apply it to no more than ⅓ of your upper eyelid. Avoid using too much blue. A bit of blue can accentuate your eyes if they have more blue tones than brown. However, especially if your hazel eyes tend to be more of a greenish-brown, too much blue can overpower them. Eye makeup isn’t the only method of bringing out the color in your eyes. Choosing a lip color, whether it be lipstick, lip stain, or a gloss, can also help your eyes pop. While you don’t want to overpower your eyes with a very bold lipstick, you can still accentuate them.  For example, try choosing colors that are complementary to your eyeshadow. Generally, berry colors (such as coral, pink, or red) offer good, but subtle choices.  One example of a bad color pairing would be to choose a very dark berry color for your lips, and then pairing it with a green eyeshadow. Most bronzers are made to give you a golden glow, and gold is great for making hazel eyes pop. However, apply in moderation as you don’t want to give yourself a fak- looking orange tint. Simply sweep the bronzer gently over your t-zone. This area includes the skin just above your eyebrows, your nose, and the skin just under your nose, and below your lips. Hair color plays a big role in accentuating or down-playing our eyes. If you already dye your hair, or are up for trying it, you can try warmer tones, such as red or auburn, or even a more golden shade.  If you have a more blue tone to your hazel eyes, you might also be able to work with cooler shades such as a silvery blonde or ash brown. If you are nervous about dying your hair, try using a semi-permanent color that doesn't last as long as permanent color, or you could even try on a wig in the color you are thinking of to get an idea of how it will react with your skin and eye color.