Q: In order to feel secure while riding, you can hold onto the bars or handles. You can also squeeze them and release some tension caused by your nerves. You can help calm your nerves through deep breathing. Focusing on your breathing can also help to distract you from the ride and may make the experience more enjoyable. Screaming may help to relieve tension while you are riding the roller coaster. This could help to make the experience more enjoyable as you let loose and scream throughout the ride. You may hate roller coasters because you have a fear of heights. If this is the case you may want to close your eyes while you are on the ride. For example, looking down at the ground while you are climbing the first steep hill may be fear-inducing. Instead, close your eyes throughout the ride. This could help take away some of your fears. Some people will experience motion sickness while they are on a roller coaster. In order to combat this, you can keep your eyes open. This way you will be able to see what is coming and this will allow your body to predict the movements. This can help to reduce the symptoms associated with motion sickness. If your friends or family are trying to pressure you into riding a roller coaster and you really hate them, just say no. You don't have to go on a roller coaster to enjoy your experience at an amusement park. There are other rides available. You should never be coerced into riding. Similarly, if someone you know is not ready to try a roller coaster, do not pressure them. Let them make the decision on their own.
A: Hold on to the handles. Take a deep breath as the ride starts. Try screaming to calm your nerves. Close your eyes if you are afraid of heights. Keep your eyes open if you experience nausea. Don't feel pressured to ride.

Q: Maybe you’ve been putting off writing a letter or email to someone. Maybe you’ve got a long to-do list in your head, and you should write it down. Taking a long car ride as a chance to do some writing is a great way to keep yourself entertained. You can also journal, write stories, or get caught up on homework. It’s okay to use a long car ride to take a break from everything. This includes electronics, the internet, even reading. Watch the landscape roll by the window and let your mind wander. If your travel mates aren’t up for a game, there’s plenty you can do on your own. You can play the alphabet game: look for letters A - Z on signs and license plates. You can also play solitaire with a deck of cards. If you have a smartphone or tablet, download a few games that might be fun for the ride. You can also bring your favorite games to use with your portable gaming devices.
A: Write. Take a break! Play solo games.

Q: The Toyota Prius is designed not to start until the driver presses their foot firmly on the brake.  This is a safety feature intended to ensure the car can’t lurch forward or backward when the electrical engine comes on. Place your right foot firmly on the brake before attempting to start the car. If your Toyota Prius came equipped with a smart key that does not need to be inserted, you simply need to have it in the vehicle while the engine is running.  Otherwise, insert the key or key fob in the appropriate place to the right of the steering wheel.  In most newer Prius models, you need only to have the smart key in the cabin of the vehicle. In older Prius models, place the key into the ignition hole with the fob's buttons-side facing towards the roof of the car without turning the key. With your foot still firmly on the brake, press the power button to the right of the steering wheel.  Hold the button for a second, and listen for a beep to let you know that the electrical engine is starting.  If you do not hear a beep, press the button again for a bit longer. The electric motor will start, but the gasoline one may not until it needs to. The display on the dashboard of the Prius will come on when the engine starts.  The screen will show the words, “Welcome to Prius” before switching over to displaying pertinent driver information.  The word “ready” will appear on the screen to indicate that the Prius is ready to be driven. Take the vehicle out of park and put it into drive in order to begin driving.
A: Press your foot on the brake. Insert the key. Press the power button. Look for the “Welcome to Prius” screen.

Q: If you can't decide whether or not to go, try showing up for a brief amount of time. Show up for one drink or a single hour. This can work if you can't afford a full night, but want to go out. It can also work if you don't want to go out, but it's important you attend as people are expecting you. If you can't afford to go out, see if you can get people to change their plans. Instead of going to a bar, for example, invite people over to your place for drinks. Be sure to be polite when proposing this. It may be considered impolite if plans have been set for awhile. More and more people are plugged in to social media at all times. If you can't afford going out, or simply don't feel like putting in the effort, use social media to interact with others. You can video chat with a friend, make a phone call, talk to someone online, or text someone.
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Try just making a brief appearance. Have people come to you. Stay in while interacting via social media.