Consider all of the reasons that you and your ex broke up. Try to keep in mind that even if that you enjoyed being together for a while, something was not working.  Thinking about the reasons why the relationship ended can help you understand why you need to move on. You may also be able to avoid making the same mistakes in the future if you can identify areas where you contributed to the demise of the relationship. Ask yourself some of the following questions:  Did I contribute to the end of the relationship? If so, what did I do? Do I tend to choose the same sort of people to date? If so, what are they like? Are they good for me? Why or why not? Have I had similar problems in other relationships? If so, what is causing me to have these problems? What can I do differently in future relationships? Write in a journal or try writing poems. The most important thing is to be honest and don't edit yourself as you go. One of the best results of writing it all down is that sometimes you will be amazed by a sudden insight that comes to you as you are pouring it all out onto paper. Patterns may become clearer, and as your grieving begins to lessen, you will find it so much easier to understand valuable life lessons from the whole experience.  Try writing down your feelings every day after your breakup until you feel better.  For example, you could start each of your journal entries with “It has been __ days since we broke up and I feel _____” Then go into more detail about how you are feeling. Using this prompt will help you to see the progress of your emotions over time and process some of those emotions as well.  Try writing a letter to your ex, but do not send it. Sometimes it just helps to get all of your feelings out. However, sending it is not a good idea. This letter is just for you, so write out everything you wish you could have said and be done with it. It doesn't do any good to rehash the breakup over and over again, so just pretend you are telling them how you feel for the last time. Try writing a story.  Think back to when your relationship with this person began, and document it from beginning to end. This may be very painful, but it will give you a broader perspective. When you get to the final chapter, finish off on a positive note and write "The End". Feelings of anger occur when we feel we have been wronged or there has been unfair treatment. In a situation where you will not contact your ex-partner, the best way to deal with anger alone is to relax. Take deep breaths and focus on allowing your muscles to voluntarily relax. Soft music can often help. If the breakup was your decision, keep in mind that focusing on the good times you had with your partner may cause you to forget the reasons why you broke it off. By the same token, try not to second-guess the situation if the decision to end things was not yours.  It's very common to romanticize the good parts of the relationship and convince yourself that the bad parts weren't so bad after all.  Don't play this game with yourself.  Accept the situation and work on moving forward. Focusing on all of the things that you don’t like about your ex can help you to get over the breakup faster. Try making a list of all of the things your ex did that you did not like. For example, maybe your ex often burped loudly after dinner, or made plans without you, or forgot your birthday. List every little thing that bothered you about your ex. In addition to reminding yourself of everything that bothered you about your ex, you can also benefit from thinking about the positives to your breakup. Make another list of all of the reasons why you are better off without your ex. For example, maybe your ex discouraged your efforts to eat healthy, so now you feel more empowered to follow a healthy diet and take better care of yourself. Or maybe your ex never wanted to do any of the things that you wanted to do, so now you have the freedom to do all of those things. List all of the reasons why you are better off without your ex.

Summary: Reflect on your relationship. Write about your feelings. Deal with your anger. Stand by your decision. Remind yourself of your ex’s negative traits. Consider the reasons why you are better off without your ex.


Although your shave won’t be as close as a razor shave, it will give you a bald result with less friction. This means you’re less likely to experience irritation and redness post-shave.  If you’d like a little bit of hair left, you can use a 1 guard. You may want to lay down newspapers before you shave your head to collect the excess hair. Normally, you'd shave your hair in the direction of the grain. However, this isn't necessary with clipping because you won't get as close of a shave as with a razor. Additionally, clipping hair with the grain is really difficult, as it's hard to clip the hair if you're moving the clippers over the top of your hair. This is usually level with the middle of your ear. Place your clippers against your skin and move them upwards toward the crown of your head. Make several passes until you reach the area behind your ear. If you feel more comfortable starting on a different section of your head, that’s okay. Do what’s easiest for you. Position the clippers at the top of your forehead. Then, slowly glide them back toward the crown of your head. Stop shaving when you reach the back of your crown. Place your clippers at the nape of your neck. Next, slowly bring the razor up toward your crown. Continue working your way across the back of your hair until you’ve shaved your entire head.

Summary: Remove the guard from your clippers for the closest possible shave. Clip your hair in the opposite direction of your hair growth. Start at the sides of your head where your sideburns begin. Move from top to bottom when shaving the top of your head. Shave from bottom to top when finishing up the back.


Run a quick internet search for businesses in your area. These shops make their money by repairing and reselling old tires, which means they’re just the kind of buyer you’re looking for. While you’re looking up retreading shops near you, read some reviews to see what kind of experiences other customers have had dealing with them. Don’t just promise your tires to the first name on the list. Call up several different shops and ask what they’d be willing to pay per tire. By shopping around your options, you’ll be able to maximize how much you walk away with.  Most of the time, standard passenger tires are worth around $1-1.50 apiece, while larger truck tires can go for as much as $40 per casing.  If the shop doesn’t advertise a fixed rate, try haggling a little by dropping hints to the salesperson that another shop has offered you more. Find out how many tires the shop will buy in one transaction, and if they have any restrictions in place regarding the age or mileage of their inventory. You can save yourself a lot of trouble by making sure the conditions of purchase are clear upfront.  Some shops may only accept newer tires or those with a minimal amount of wear and tear. If you have a lot of tires stored away (usually 100 or more), the retreader may send someone to pick them up themselves, sparing you a separate trip. Once you’ve made your first successful sale, consider returning to the same shop for all of your future business. They may be willing to offer you a special rate if you’re a dedicated dealer. At the very least, you’ll know that you always have somewhere to offload your unwanted tires. Tires tend to be in the most demand in late summer and early fall, when retreaders begin gearing up for the treacherous road conditions of the winter months.
Summary: Find a local tire retreading shop. Compare offers to get a better price. Ask for details about the consignment process. Establish a good relationship with the tire buyer.