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This should take place in person and not via email or social media. Talking face-to-face allows the other person to not only hear what is being said but also see that you are concerned.  Try to be careful to label the behavior and not judge your roommate. Since moodiness can sometimes have a very real and physical cause, it’s not fair to focus on the roommate being “wrong” or "bad." Say something like “Hey, I’ve been noticing you’re in a bad mood a lot lately. Do you want to talk about it?” Discuss observations of the behavior instead of evaluations of the roommate. You might tell him or her that “You come off as rude to my guests” or “Your attitude makes the living environment tense.” Set clear boundaries so that you can be helpful with the process, but you don't want to end up acting as a therapist to your roommate. Approach the issue as you would a friend, with a compassionate tone of voice.  Bring up the subject by saying something like "Hey, I've noticed you've been really stressed lately. I get stressed sometimes, too. How about we brainstorm some ways we can both manage or prevent stressful situations?" Work with your roommate to identify what causes the majority of his or her stress and offer to help with possible solutions. Your roommate may become moody around finals because he or she puts off studying. If this is the case, offer study tips or to help with better time management early in the term. You can work with your roommate to let him or her know that a break or chill time is needed. Remember that you do not need to become best friends, but you need to set some sort of ground rules to enable the two of you to live together peacefully.  For example you may tell your roommate that he or she is getting upset by telling them you can see that their mind is “working a mile a minute” or another key phrase you agree on. This will trigger them to reflect on what is currently happening and take a break to perform self-care. Having a signal that is not obvious to those around you can be helpful to not call attention to your roommate’s moods outside of your room.

summary: Call out the moody behavior in conversation. Help your roommate learn to manage stress. Come up with a signal.


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If you struggle to edit your writing on your own, you may try showing it to a friend or a colleague to get their feedback. Choose a friend who will be critical of your writing but also offer constructive feedback and useful notes. You may also show the story to a colleague at school or at work who is interested in writing and reading.  You may try reading the short story out loud to a friend or colleague in addition to giving them a hard copy. You may get more detailed feedback if you read the short story out loud to them, as they can tell you right away when a section does not sound right or as strong as it could be. Remember not to take any criticism you receive of your short story personally. You are getting your writing critiqued after all, and any feedback does not reflect on you as a person. Instead, try to view feedback as valuable and part of the revising process. You may also try bringing the story to a writing group in your local area or online. Submit the story to the writing group for critique. Then, sit back and listen to what the writers in the group have to say about the story. Take notes and try not to interrupt anyone when they are discussing your story. Listen and process the feedback you get from the group. You may also try taking a writing class where you can workshop your writing with other writers. You may find it useful to discuss the craft of writing and several different approaches to writing in the class, in addition to getting your short story edited by other writers. If you are still struggling to revise your short story, you may consider hiring a professional editor to help you tackle the issues in your story. You can hire a professional editor by searching for one online or by asking peers in your writing community for a reference to a good one. You may end up working with a professional editor if you submit the short story to a call for submissions at a literary magazine or a journal. The editor can help you adjust minor issues in the story so it is set for publication.

summary: Show the story to a friend or colleague. Bring the story to a writing group. Hire a professional editor.


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Make sure that no one is angry or emotional beforehand and that you have plenty of time to talk about any issues. Don't bring this up in front of younger siblings. You might make notes for yourself, so you don't forget to touch on every point. Explain to them exactly why you think you can handle this particular freedom, and don't raise your voice. Becoming angry or upset will only prove to them that you are not yet mature enough to handle additional freedom.  Identify which specific freedoms you want. This might be a later curfew, more computer time, or permission to go to a concert. Be prepared that this might be an ongoing conversation. They may need to think about it before making a decision. Talk through any concerns that they might have. For instance, if you're asking to go out with a friend, see if you can get them in contact with that friend's parents. Remember to remain calm, even if they say things you disagree with. Think about any possible risks or consequences, and be ready to answer any questions your parents might have. Perhaps you get decent grades consistently, do your chores without complaints, and interact well with your siblings. Remind them of how responsible and hardworking you've been acting recently. If you've done anything particularly special, such as cooking dinner for your parents or taking on more chores, be sure to include that as well.
summary: Choose an appropriate time to discuss this topic. Ask them in a calm and mature manner. Consider their point of view. Give recent examples that prove that you are dependable.