. Shinji is very introverted and prefers to spend his time alone or with a small group of people. He is also very modest and insecure. However, he eventually begins to open up a little to his fellow pilots over the course of the series. every time you can. A commuter train is Shinji's primary source of transportation. Shinji also rides the train all day to avoid his responsibilities. Additionally, the original series makes heavy use of train motifs. and approval. Shinji wants to be loved by everyone, especially his previously estranged father. Shinji cares a lot about what other people think.  Be careful with this step. Approval-seeking is associated with low self-confidence and self-esteem. While Shinji has problems with both, preserve your healthy mindset by not getting too into character.  A healthy way of gaining approval is to be actively conscientious of other people's feelings. Ask others about their needs and avoid being selfish. Because of Shinji's need for outside validation, he often does what authority figures demand. He is extremely passive.  Take care of your responsibilities, like homework and assigned chores, when asked. You can mentally compare these tasks to Shinji's obligations to protect humanity. As with the previous step, don't take this one too seriously. Shinji may pilot a giant robot, but don't put yourself in harm's way. . One of Shinji's negative qualities is that he completely lacks confidence and often blames himself for things that aren't his fault. Try not to let this act affect you too deeply. Instead, apologize only when you have done something wrong, or in instances where there is some ambiguity, such as when someone bumps into you or you and your friend have a miscommunication. In general, apologizing too much is a bad idea. If you did nothing wrong, saying "sorry" can make you lose self-confidence. or look for a fight. Be kind and nice to others. Shinji is, at heart, a very compassionate character. Although he must fight to protect humanity, he strongly dislikes violence. In addition, he is so passive that he does not outwardly react to insults, even though he is deeply hurt by them. Repeated insults or threats can be considered bullying. If you experience bullying, speak with a teacher if it occurs at school or a manager if it happens at work. If you are a minor, tell your parents. If you feel your safety is threatened, call the police. about almost everything you do. Shinji is very introspective and tends to overthink things. Introspection can be healthy. Real-time mindfulness, where you are aware of your feelings in the moment, leads to a happier, more positive life. A healthy amount of self-reflection after stressful events may also help you to better handle similar problems in the future.  Remember, Shinji sometimes worried that he was alone and not worthy of living, but in the end realizes that he is loved and controls his life. Despite these realizations, Shinji still deals with self-loathing. This is another case where you shouldn't act like Shinji; remember to always love yourself. Psychologists term unhealthy, obsessive thinking about pain and trauma "rumination." To stay healthy, avoid slipping into rumination. If you find yourself unable to stop, talk to a doctor.
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One-sentence summary -- Act shy Travel by subway Seek love Do as you're told. Apologize often Don't react to insult Debate with yourself


Stand near a table at first so you can get used to how it feels to put your weight on your heels, where your wheels are. Rocking back on your heels is how you roll. Now that you're familiar with your heelys, time to put them to the test. Rock back on the heel of one foot, and use the toe of your other foot to take a step and push forward. As you push forward, transfer your weight to the heel. Now that you're in motion, put the heels of both feet on the ground and roll. Don't lean back too far, or you might fall on your rear end!  Keep your weight balanced over your heels. Keep one foot slightly ahead of the other foot. When you want to go faster, use one of your feet to push off again, just like you would if you were riding a scooter - only the wheels are attached to your foot instead of a board. Leaning back so that the heel part of your shoes (the part behind the wheels) touches the ground will bring you to a slow stop. You can also slam your toes down, but you'll have to start running, since your upper body may keep going forward if you are moving very fast. Get comfortable with stopping both ways.
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One-sentence summary -- Lift your toes and rock back on your heels. Push off with one foot. Balance on your heels. Push again. Stop by leaning back on your heels.


Sunshine helps wake you up, nourishes your body, and improves your mood. While too much sun can damage your skin, too little sun can cause vitamin deficiency and illness. Put on some sunscreen if you are a fair-skinned and head outside in the morning.  Take a brisk walk. Eat breakfast outside if the weather permits. Get out of the sun if you feel dehydrated, dizzy, or disoriented. If you are prone to sunburns, stay out of the sun from 10am-3pm, when the sun is strongest. Fresh flowers relax you and improve your sense of wellbeing. Buy a bouquet or a potted flowering plant. If you have a garden, cut some of your flowers and bring them inside.  Buy yourself some flowers on the way to work, and put them in your workplace. If you have a garden, eat where you can see it. Take your time when eating in the morning. If you don't wake up hungry, that's okay. Have some coffee, tea, or water, and enjoy your morning until you're ready to eat. When you do eat breakfast, something rich in protein and low in sugar will give you the most energy. Go for protein, whole grains, vegetables, low-fat dairy, fruit, and nuts.  Eat egg yolks, leafy greens, cashews, almonds, salmon, sauerkraut, kefir, avocado, or asparagus to reduce any anxiety you may have.  For instance, you can make a delicious breakfast of sauerkraut, cold salmon, a poached egg, and avocado whole-grain toast. Blended almond butter, kefir, and peaches make a delicious smoothie. An asparagus and spinach omelet with some yogurt whipped into the eggs will fill you up and taste delicious.
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One-sentence summary -- Sun yourself in the morning. Display fresh flowers. Sit down and enjoy a nutritious breakfast.


Attach your footswitch to the the power supply.  The footswitch activates and regulates the power from the power supply to the needle, similar to a sewing peddle. There is a clear location at the bottom of the machine for the clip cord to connect the machine to the power supply. There should only be 2 inputs on the power supply itself. Make sure you connect the cables in their proper location. Once everything is connected and assembled, you’re ready to test the machine. If you are worried about testing the tattoo machine on yourself, just turn everything on and examine it. The needle should vibrate at a consistent speed (without stopping) upon pressing the footswitch. A good way to practice your art is by practicing on apples or pears. The skin on apples and pears are similar to the human flesh. If your fruits become damaged, then you're puncturing the needle too deep.
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One-sentence summary --
Connect your footswitch. Connect the machine to the power supply. Test the machine. Practice on fruit.