Article: Before you attract a man, you need to love yourself and want the best for yourself. This may seem like common sense, but it's an important aspect that many people forget before dating. If you can't see your self-worth, then others will have a hard time seeing it as well.  Appreciate your small victories and recognize that while you do have imperfections, those are the things that make you unique. Don't dismiss all the negatives. Work to improve in areas that you think need improvement and be realistic with your goals and what it will take to achieve them. You can appear more confident by having a straighter posture, smiling, and making eye contact with people while you talk with them. Don't continually self deprecate or be overly critical on yourself. Think about all the positives about your personality, and work to improve in the areas that you lack. Pretending to be confident may initially land you a guy, but you must develop a healthy self-esteem if you hope to last in a long term relationship. Smelling fresh and appearing clean is something that will help you attract other people. Remember to bathe every day, wear underarm deodorant, and to keep your nails clipped and clean. Having bad personal hygiene is a huge turnoff for most people, so make sure to keep it in mind while you're looking for a mate. Having clean clothes is also important when you are dating. When you are going out to meet new guys, it's important that you feel confident and comfortable in your clothes. However, if your outfit makes you feel ridiculous or uncomfortable, it will affect your mood and the way that the date progresses. Pick out something that you would usually wear, but make sure that it's clean and looks fresh before you go out. Wear an outfit that highlights your best features. For instance, if you have muscular arms, wear a t-shirt to show them off. Eye contact is necessary when initially trying to get your man's attention. Eye contact is also an integral part of romance and feeling connected with someone else. If you're in a public place, and you don't know the guy, make eye contact first to show him that you're interested. If he returns the eye contact, smiles in your direction or keeps looking back in your direction, then you should approach him. If he looks away or ignores you then there's a good chance he isn't attracted. Make sure that he sees you looking at him and then gauge him from there. The fear of rejection can be a powerful emotion that prevents you from putting yourself out there and finding a man. Rejection can cause someone physical and emotional pain, and past experiences may shape how you see your current relationships in a negative way. To reduce fears of rejection, make sure you aren't investing too much emotionally into one moment. Another way to get over the fear of rejection is to desensitize yourself to it over time. That is, introduce yourself to many men and get used to rejection occasionally. Gradual exposure is a common treatment for people who have phobias or people with anxiety.  When you delay approaching or showing affection to someone you like, you are putting pressure on yourself and investing too much into one interaction which may end poorly.  Don't build up a scenario on how things will go because you can't foresee the future. Use the three second rule and approach a man within three seconds after noticing him. This will prevent your brain from building up unnecessary anxiety.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Love yourself. Become more confident. Take care of your personal hygiene. Dress to impress but remain comfortable. Make eye contact and smile at the guy you like. Get over your fear of rejection.
Article: You will once again need glass gems from a dollar or craft store. Make sure you get the kind with a flat bottom. You will also need black nail polish, a different colored nail polish, top coat, and saran wrap. If you have any old nail polish lying around that you no longer use, this could be used for this project. After creating your pattern, you will want to set the gem aside. Keep it in a safe place where it won't be knocked over by pets or children. Allow it to dry completely before moving forward. It should take the gem around 8 to 10 minutes to dry completely. However, some nail polish may take longer or shorter to dry. Make sure the gem is dry to the touch before proceeding. Due to the multiple layers of polish, these gems will take about 24 hours to dry. Set them somewhere safe to dry, where they will not be knocked over or otherwise disturbed. Make sure to set them with the domed ends facing downward to dry. After 24 have passed, you can turn the gems onto their flat backs. A pretty mosaic-like pattern should shine through to the other side.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Gather your materials. Allow the gem to dry completely. Dry your gems for 24 hours.
Article: If you're going to be a volunteer firefighter, you'll need to commit to hundreds of hours of training. You must be prepared to step up for your community and take action when there is a fire. Volunteer firefighting can be a rewarding way to spend your time, but you will need to be focused and committed to the role. Visit a local fire department, if you haven't already. Ask the firefighters about what it's like to work there. If you personally know any paid or volunteer firefighters, ask them to explain the risks and rewards of volunteering. Read articles and expert columns at sites like http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/.  It's important to visit the local fire station. Every fire department is different, and you should make sure that this is a place where you want to spend your time. Go for a ride-along, if possible. If you're serious about volunteering, most fire departments will allow you to ride along in the fire engine for a day while firefighters are responding to emergencies. This might help clarify your decision. Most fire departments require that you sign up for a volunteer schedule or pledge a certain amount of hours to the program. The training is difficult and expensive, so try to make it count. Be realistic with yourself. If you won't be able to commit to the life of a volunteer firefighter, consider other ways to give back to your community.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get serious. Research the role. Make sure that you have enough time.