Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Accept change Find the positives in change. Forgive

Answer: . Part of letting go is accepting change. If you were set on one particular outcome, letting go can be more difficult. Accepting change means moving out of living in the past and accepting your new present and future. Change is almost always uncomfortable at first, especially if you’re not the one making the changes. Once you move past the discomfort, consider moving into a place of accepting your circumstances. For example, if you wanted to buy a house but your offer was not accepted, acknowledge that you will not get the house. While you may feel disappointed, gather your efforts into looking at other houses that may also be a good fit. Think about the silver lining that may accompany letting go of what you cannot change. While you may feel devastated by the outcome of certain events or experience the pain of change and letting go, look for whatever positives can come from them.  You may realize you’re much stronger and more resilient than you could have ever imagined. You may become clearer in the goals you want to pursue or what direction you want to take for your life. You may even recognize who your real and true friends are. For example, if you’re struggling to let go of a breakup, you may realize that you have excellent support from friends who love you and help you through the hard times. . If you need to forgive someone in order to move forward, do so. Perhaps you resent your parents for not being there for you as a child or are bitter about a recent divorce. If other people have hurt you and you’re struggling to let go because you still resent them, consider how forgiveness may help you accept what you cannot change. Forgiving someone doesn’t mean you excuse their behavior or forget what happened. Forgiveness is about releasing yourself from the pain someone else has caused you.  For example, to a parent you can write or say, “You did your best, but I needed more from you when I was a child. Now that I’m an adult I can meet my own needs and forgive you for not being who I needed in the past.” You don’t need to offer forgiveness or let someone know you forgive them. You can do it privately, even with someone who has passed on.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Knead the fondant with your hands. Roll into a sausage or tube shape.

Answer: Make sure that it is very soft. This provides more surface for applying the color to.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Introduce everyone involved in the show. Reference the location or venue. Talk with your audience in between songs. Encourage the audience to clap or sing along. Take and post pics or video to social media sites. Listen closely to other solos.

Answer: At the very start of your show, give the audience your name and the name of your band. As the show goes on, go around and introduce each of your band member’s names. It usually works well if you do this right before a song that emphasizes their instrument or their solo.  For example, if you are introducing your bassist, you could say, “This is Andrew and he’s about to show you what he can do on the bass.” Try to repeat your band’s name frequently during a gig. You might yell,” Again, we are Orion and we are happy to be here with you tonight Milwaukee!” Otherwise, people who missed your introduction might spend your entire set wondering who you are. It’s also nice to give a quick shout-out to the organizers, the bartenders or servers, and anyone else who has helped make your show a success. Keep these remarks brief, quick, and energetic. Audiences want to feel a connection with you and talking about their city helps to create that feeling. Find something unique that stands out about the location or venue for you or your band and mention it in your introduction. For example, you could say, “We recorded our last album in this city. We love Milwaukee!” After you finish each song, take a few minutes to tell your audience a quick story about the band. You can even use the story as a transition into the next song, especially if it describes the inspiration for it. If you can connect what you are staying back to the venue or city that you are performing in that’s even better.  For example, you might say, “This next song was written two years ago right after we performed in this exact same place.” Avoid making inside jokes on stage. They separate you from your audience and can ruin their experience. Before you start a song, tell the audience that you want them to help you sing the chorus or keep the beat. When the chorus hits, angle your mic toward the audience. Or, clap along with the beat to show them how it’s done. This works best if you do it with a particularly popular or catchy tune. Your audience is likely taking plenty of photos of you, so do the same for them. In between songs, put the audience behind you and take a quick selfie for Instagram. You could also take a short video of the audience singing along and post it. Give your audience a quick warning before snapping a pic. You might say, “I’m going to take a quick video of you all. Make some noise.” When the other members of your band start to play a solo, walk over to them. Nod or pantomime encouragement for them. You can even start clapping with their rhythm. This will give you a bit of a break from performing, while also showing your appreciation for your fellow musicians.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be aware that stress begins with our perceptions. Identify types of thinking that lead to stress. Reframe your thoughts. Challenge your negative thoughts. Try writing down two categories of information about the problem impacting you. Keep a journal

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Your body has a very efficient reaction to dangerous events that pumps up your "fight-or-flight" response, allowing you to jump out of the way of an oncoming car and save your life. This reaction causes your heart to pound, your pulse to quicken, and your muscles to tense. But you may also unconsciously perceive that this reaction is necessary for non-life-threatening situations, such as traffic jams, looming deadlines, or family issues. You must learn ways to counter your body's stress response so that you can "put the brakes" on and allow your body to relax. You may be experiencing unproductive, negative thoughts that lead to worrying, which can trigger the release of stress hormones. This is a response that is appropriate if, say, you run into a stressful situation like a bear in your path, but may not be appropriate when traffic is making you late to work. Identify common stressful thoughts by noticing if they fall into these categories:   "Should" or "Must" statements: You have a strict list of things you "should," "must," or "should not" do, and feel stressed out or anxious when you do not follow these rules.   Catastrophizing: You expect the worst-case scenario or blow things out of proportion. Even small problems are "horrible" or a "disaster."   All-or-nothing thinking: You see things only in black or white, as good or bad. Instead of acknowledging the complexities (or "gray areas") of being human, things are either wrong or right and there is no in between.   "What if"ing: You find yourself having an internal conversation about things you fear, such as "What if my child is hurt?" "What if I fail?" "What if I'm late?" and so on. Sometimes, a stressful situation is just a matter of perspective. Pessimism, for example, is an excellent example of avoidable stress we put ourselves through. Instead of focusing on the negatives and the problems that are causing you anxiety, concentrate on the positives.  Negative thoughts lead to a negative mood state and positive thoughts lead to a positive mood state. When you feel down, pay attention to your thoughts. What have you been telling yourself? Try to spin negative thoughts into positives. For example, you may think to yourself "I'll never finish all my work." Change this thought by spinning it: "If I work at a steady pace and take regular breaks, I can knock this work out in __ hours." When you change your viewpoint, you can change your level of stress altogether. Do your best to see things in a positive light, and avoid cynicism at all costs. Another way to combat stressful thoughts is to ask yourself whether there's really any truth to them. Disputing and disproving your thoughts can help you view your thoughts objectively instead of immediately accepting them as truth. Make a column for evidence of/for the stressful thought and another for evidence against it. Or, if you don't have paper or time, try to do this exercise mentally. Write the evidence in the appropriate column. So if you're catastrophizing because you've been running late (and you are thinking "I'm going to be fired"), your "for" column might look like: "I was late twice last week and they're not going to tolerate me being late again;" while your "against" column might look like: "My boss said he understands that I have to drop my son off at preschool before I can drive to work," "We have a time and attendance policy that allows me to be late a certain number of times, and I'm nowhere near that point," and so on. . Although keeping a journal may seem strange or tedious, writing down your thoughts on a regular basis can help keep you stress-free. When you feel bogged down with some emotional or mental stressor, write about it in your journal. Getting it out on paper will give you a sense of relief you might not otherwise find.  Write honestly and without fear. Your journal is only for you: no one else needs to read it or see what is stressing you out. It is a safe, judgment-free place to get out all your worries, emotions, thoughts, and feelings. Once your thoughts are down on paper, they will no longer be taking up space in your brain. Journaling can help you experience clarity and see the source of your stress. Write out your problems to organize your thoughts. When your thoughts are not organized, you can't think clearly, which leads to confusion and stress. If you have a problem and can't decide between two solutions, make a two-column pros and cons list (for and against), such as dividing a sheet of paper down the center to compare two ways to handle that situation.