Instead of focusing on what you don’t like, focus on what you do. If you often get compliments on your smile or gorgeous teeth, relish in these positive traits. Move beyond just the physical and focus on positive things you like about yourself that have nothing to do with appearance. Make a list to post on your mirror. Fill the sheet of paper with all the wonderful characteristics that you like about yourself right now. You might include things like “I am strong” or “I care for animals.” Put as many items on the list as you can, and revisit this list regularly as a mood-booster. Smiling makes everyone more beautiful. When you smile, you reap a multitude of health benefits, such as assisting your body with stress-coping. You make yourself feel brighter and happier. What’s more, you can even make others feel more attractive and help spread positivity to them.  Challenge yourself to smile as much as possible, even when you don’t want to. Give it 24 hours. Practice smiling at yourself in the mirror as you get dressed and prepare for your day. Smile at the strangers you pass on your way to school or work. Notice the reactions you get from smiling. Pay attention to how this makes you feel about yourself. Every body is unique. You can’t really make a huge change to how you look, but you can start today making an impact on how you feel. Turn your focus towards leading a healthy lifestyle. When you are treating your body well, you will naturally have a greater sense of self-esteem and increased well-being.  Fuel your body with plenty of water and real, whole foods, such as vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. Exercise regularly to fend off illness, maintain (or lose) weight, and fight anxiety and depression. Reduce stress by engaging in activities that you love. Make time for rest and relaxation. Get adequate sleep to improve your focus and concentration and increase your likelihood of making healthy lifestyle choices. Say “no” to drugs and alcohol, which may make you feel better temporarily, but can cause lasting damage to your mind and body over time. Sometimes, you have to fake it until you make it. Convince yourself that you feel great about your appearance by repeating positive phrases to yourself. You can make these statements anytime, anywhere—aloud or quietly in your head. Over time, you may find that you truly start feeling exactly as the words suggest.  I am always doing the best I can. I am a work in progress. I am beautiful because there is only one me. My body is healthy. My mind is brilliant. My heart is at peace. My soul is tranquil. I will not harbor negative thoughts or feelings. I have great appreciation for my life.

Summary: Notice all the ways you and your body are amazing. Smile more. Nurture yourself. Repeat affirmations of self-love.


Hold your baby as you normally would for a feeding and hold out the bottle for them. If your baby doesn’t reach out for the bottle on their own, gently place 1 or both of their hands on the sides of the bottle to show them how to grasp it.  Then, guide the bottle towards your baby’s mouth and feed them as usual.  If your baby doesn’t want to hold onto the bottle, don’t force them. They may not be ready for self-feeding. Holding your baby is the best way to encourage them to hold their bottle since they will still get to enjoy snuggling with you. A full bottle might be too much for your baby to hold on their own, especially if they have progressed to 6  fl oz (180 mL) or more per feeding. Try filling a bottle halfway and offer it to your baby to see if they can support the weight. Make sure to refill the bottle as needed to give your baby their usual amount of breast milk or formula. Your baby might need your help while they’re getting the hang of holding their own bottle, support it with your hand and adjust the position as needed to ensure that your baby is getting the contents of the bottle and not just air. For example, you might need to help your baby tilt the bottle upwards and hold it in a tilted position while they hold it to ensure that they’re getting fluids from it. Don’t stop holding your baby once they can feed themselves with their bottle. Even if your baby has mastered holding their own bottle, it’s important to continue to hold them and cuddle them regularly for their emotional well-being. Choose a few feedings each day when you can sit and hold your baby while they feed. For example, you could continue to hold them for feedings at bedtime, first thing in the morning, and before naps.

Summary: Guide your baby’s hands to the sides of the bottle while you hold them. Start with a partially full bottle to get them used to the weight. Support the weight of the bottle while your baby holds it. Continue to cuddle your baby during some feedings.


” If you don’t mind where the recurring text appears, one way to include a string of text on each slide is by using a footer. The text will appear at the bottom of each slide rather than the top.  In PowerPoint 2003 and earlier, click “View,” then “Header & Footer.” If you really needed a uniformly-centered header on the top of the page, try using an image or text box instead. ” If you want the date and time on each slide in your presentation to display as the current date and time, select this option. If you’d prefer the date on the slide remain the same no matter when you show the presentation, type the date into the box that says “Fixed.” If you want to standardize a bit of text other than the date, type your desired text into the box. The text you type here will appear on every slide. This will add a recurring footer at the bottom of every slide. If you want the footer to appear at the top of a slide (like a header), click the footer text until it is surrounded by a dotted box, then drag it to the top of the slide. This action will not propagate to the other slides in your presentation. You’ll have to move the footer on each individual slide.

Summary: Click “Insert,” then “Header & Footer. Place a check in the box next to “Date and Time. Create a single date to be displayed on every slide. Check “Footer” and add your own text. Click "Apply to all" to propagate your changes. Drag the footer to the top of the slide.


Most, if not all, online clothing websites have a chart that explains their sizing measurements. Sometimes dresses will run bigger or smaller than your typical size, so you will want your measurements handy to check against the website's sizing guide. It's a good idea to shop at the same websites, because you're more likely to already know what size works best for you. Once you know your measurements you'll need to check out the different sizing at different stores. Many stores and many brands operate on their own sizing when it comes to dresses. A lot of times you can check the label to find where your measurements fall.  At Target, for example, a small at Target (in numeric size: 0 or 2) has the bust of 85.09 cm to 86.39, waist measurements of 66.04cm to 67.31cm, and hip measurements of 91.44 cm to93.98 cm.  At Top shop, an American size 6 has a bust of 87 cm, a waist of 69.2 cm, and a hip measurement of 91.5, which is smaller than the generic size chart. Sometimes the best way to find out the dress sizes at different stores is to ask a salesperson. You won't be the first person to be confused and salespeople know that most stores have a different sizing method for dresses. As long as you know your measurements they should be able to help you.
Summary: Always check the sizing guide when shopping online. Check the sizing at each store. Ask.