If you scrub your clothing with this sponge, your pilling will be gone! Depending on the number and size of the pills, you may be able to trim them away with a pair of scissors. Lay the garment on a flat surface. Pull up individual pills trim away with your other hand. You may also put your hand inside the garment in order to pull it taut, and then gently trim away the pills.  Make sure to hold the scissors close to the fabric. Be gentle and slow, so you do not damage the fabric. Small nail scissors are safer to use. They are duller and more precise, and are less likely to damage the fabric. Take a disposable razor and lay the garment on a flat surface. Pull the fabric near the affected area taut with one hand. This will prevent you from cutting through the garment. Gently shave upward with the razor in small strokes.  Start with the lightest contact possible and increase as necessary.  Once you have accumulated a pile of pillings, use tape to remove from the fabric. Wrap a large loop of packing tape around your closed fingers, sticky side out.  Press against the fabric to pick up the accumulated pillings. Replace tape when it becomes full of pills. If you do not have packing tape, small strips of masking tape will also work. Make sure to use a sharp, new razor. This will most effectively remove the pills. Avoid using shaving razors that have moisture strips or soap bars on either side. This will likely cause more pilling when rubbed against the fabric. Hair rollers are very gentle, making them ideal for use on delicate fabrics like wool and cashmere. Lay the garment on a flat surface and pull it taut. Lay the roller flat on the affected area. Gently roll upwards and out until the area is pill-free. The pilling will get caught in the hair roller. Pick it up and move it to another area if the garment is pilled in several areas. If you have a piece of Velcro you can also use this to remove pillings. Consider using Velcro found on a shoe or wallet. Apply the Velcro hook-side down to the affected area of the garment. Gently pull up and repeat until the pilling is gone. This method can damage very delicate fabrics, so do not use on cashmere or wool.

Summary: Use a sandpaper sponge. Trim with scissors. Use a shaving razor. Use Velcro hair rollers. Use a strip of Velcro.


Even if a person seems to get along with everybody else, they could be an impossible person for you. Some people simply clash or don’t get along together well. There may be nothing wrong with either of you but together you just bring out the worst in each other. When an impossible person makes a statement like, "Everyone else likes me," they are trying to shift the blame onto you. How they interact with others is irrelevant, since there is a problem with the way the two of you interact. Remember that blaming does not alter facts. You tend to pick up on the behavior of those around you. For this reason, you could find yourself adopting the very traits that you dislike on accident. You may engage in the same manipulative and irrational behavior in response to the impossible person. Catch yourself when you start to do this, and make a deliberate attempt not to mimic the offending traits. Impossible people offer valuable life experiences. After dealing with impossible people, you will be able to get along with most other people easier. Try to keep perspective, and realize that what may seem crazy to you may be another person's only way of coping. Try to view these interactions as a way to build strengths such as flexibility, grace, and tolerance. Never be misled by a person's age, intelligence or station in life when determining her maturity level. If you successfully convince an impossible person that they made a mistake, then they may suddenly have an emotional meltdown. Instead of believing they are right all the time, they will decide that if they can't be right now, then they will always be wrong. This is a coping mechanism to elicit sympathy from others.  Some impossible people will use erratic behavior in order to surprise and confuse. It's possible they didn't even expect it either. Resist the urge to let this kind of unpredictable behavior intimidate you.  Don't let these people confuse you by acting like they are being persecuted. If they genuinely feel bad for something they did, respond positively but don’t give them encouragement to manipulate you this way. Many people have some redeeming traits, so try to think of something. There might be something the person does well, or maybe there was a time you were able to connect with her. If you can’t think of anything positive, then make a statement to yourself like, “All life is precious” or "God/The Universe loves her" to help keep yourself under control—even if you don't love or value them yourself. If you know someone who will be understanding of the situation (good friend, relative, counselor, etc.), talk to that person about it. They will probably understand you, and it will definitely help you feel better. It is best if the listener doesn't know the impossible person personally and is not involved in the same situations (for example, not a co-worker).  Vent in a journal or online community if you need to. Sharing your feelings, whether to another person or in a journal, will help you avoid ruminating on negative emotions.

Summary: Consider that it might be a question of compatibility. Avoid picking up “impossible” traits. Consider what you can learn. Be prepared for emotional mood swings. Focus on the positive. Talk to someone.


Pick something that you know best, or learn about something new and tell the world what you have learned.   Determine what kind of educational video you want to make:  Will this be a “how-to” video, or will you be providing in-depth information on a particular topic? Will there be interactive activities, or will you be talking throughout the video?   Make an outline of how you want your video to proceed before you start filming. Adequate preparation for your educational video is key. Many people (especially those who are camera-shy) are more comfortable speaking in front of a camera once they have rehearsed what they want to say.  Make sure you have your facts correct. Before making an educational video, double-check to make sure that the information you will be providing is correct. You don’t know how many people will watch this video! The key to creating an educational video in which you seem like an expert is to be confidence in your message. The best way to gain this confidence is through repetition.   Practice in front of a mirror. Doing a run-through of your script with no one around to judge it can be a good way to iron out kinks and gain confidence. Practice with a friend, and have her give you feedback. It may be beneficial to have another person listen to your script before you film it and publish it. If possible, practice speaking from memory without the assistance of notes. Think about the message you are trying to convey, and locate any props that will make this message clearer and your video more stimulating.   Watch other educational videos to see if and how they effectively use props. While it is important not to directly copy any other video, you may be inspired by what you see on other videos. Remember that a prop can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. There are no specific guidelines to creating your own educational video! The props that you use in your video will be unique to the topic you are presenting. Remember that speaking in front of a camera can feel a lot different from speaking in front of your mirror. The more practice you can get, the better your video will be.    Film your dress rehearsal if possible. This will allow you to watch it over, review your performance, and identify any mistakes you may have made. Ask a trusted friend to watch your video and provide critiques. A neutral third party may be able to better identify errors or potential distractions in your video.
Summary: Identify your topic of interest. Prepare a script. Practice your script. Get any props you may need. Do a dress rehearsal.