By sitting in the front, you will be able to see and hear your teacher better. This way, you can pick up on your teacher’s verbal and visual cues that communicate which parts of the lecture material are the most important.  Additionally, try sitting in the same seat every time. Sitting in the same seat may help trigger your memory on exam days. Get to class five minutes early so you can find a seat near the front. You may be surprised to see how fast these seats fill up. Make sure to put away any distractions like phones, computers, iPads and other electronic devices. If you have to, put your phone on silent or turn it off. This way, you can give your teacher and the class material your full attention. Additionally, try to avoid sitting near people who do not pay attention during class since this can be distracting as well. Make an outline, type your notes on a computer, draw diagrams, or record the lecture (if it is allowed). Also, don’t write down everything the teacher says. Instead, write down keywords, short sentences of the main ideas, and examples the teacher uses to explain difficult concepts.  Additionally, write your notes in your own words by rephrasing what your teacher says when they pause. This will help you remember important concepts better on test day. Abbreviate words so you can take faster notes, and try to use them consistently so you won’t get confused. Whenever you don’t understand a concept, or the teacher says something that is not clear, ask questions to clear up your confusion. Ask the teacher to use a different example or to explain the concept differently. You can also ask clarifying questions about your notes.  For example, “Mr. Roberts, in my notes it says that a well-structured essay contains at least five components—an introduction, three supporting paragraphs and a conclusion. Is this correct, or am I missing anything important?” If your teacher talks fast, don’t be afraid to ask them to slow down or repeat what they just said.
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One-sentence summary -- Sit near the front, within the first three rows. Minimize distractions. Come up with a note-taking system that works for you. Ask questions.


Don’t chase your ex or push him to have one last conversation with you, even if you think it would give you closure. For whatever reason, he doesn’t want to talk to you, so leave him alone. You’ll regret it if you spill your feelings to someone who doesn’t care about you.  If you really get tempted to call or text your ex, call a friend instead, or turn off your phone and write in a journal. Remove him from your phone contacts, or ask a friend to do so. First things first: stop holding out hope that you and your ex might get back together. He probably wouldn’t be ignoring you if he felt the same way. Tell yourself firmly that it’s over, and make a conscious decision to start moving on. Discourage yourself from pining by thinking about all the reasons you and your ex weren’t right for each other. For example, maybe he never cared about your opinion or wasn't quite fond of your friends. You can’t pour your feelings out to your ex (and that might not be a good idea anyways), so pour them out on paper instead. Write a letter to your ex with everything you wish you could say in person. Don’t send it – put it away somewhere or throw it out. Repeat as many times as you need to. For instance, you might start by writing something like, "Dear Jamie, I'm really hurt and shocked by our sudden breakup. I thought we would last..." Give your relationship a funeral by burning or throwing away a present, a love note, or something else that reminds you of your ex. Make sure to do this somewhere you won’t set anything else on fire. You might also donate items in good condition to Goodwill.
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One-sentence summary -- Avoid contacting your ex. Accept that the relationship is over. Write down your feelings. Perform a symbolic act that represents the relationship's end.


Hold one end on one hip. It doesn't matter which side you start with. You can also pull it more towards your middle if that's easier for you. Just make sure you hold on to that end as you bring the other end around.  Cloth measuring tapes are soft and flexible tools you can find in sewing kits and craft stores. Most measuring tapes go up to 5 five or so. Most big box stores and drug stores will also carry sewing kits.  You can also print a tape measure off the internet. You can find these with a simple search online. You simply cut them apart, align the edges, and then glue or tape them together. Of course, you need to be careful with this type of tape measure, as it can rip easily. However, don't try to use card stock, as that can be too stiff to get a good measurement. Don't use metal measuring tapes. Metal measuring tapes, the kind you use for do-it-yourself improvement projects, are not good for taking measurements of your body. They aren't flexible enough, so they won't give you an accurate measurement. Wrap it around your backside, being careful to make sure it doesn't twist. Pull the tape around to the other end from the other hip. Make sure you are getting it around your rear end at the same time. You can also start out holding both ends and step over the tape so it's on your backside. This movement can help if you have trouble wrapping it around the back. Now that you've got it wrapped around, check to make sure you've got it right in the mirror. The tape should be parallel to the floor all around, and it shouldn't be twisted at all. Make sure it looks even. You'll need to shift around to check out the back side of the tape. Turn to the side so you can see. When measuring, the tape should be snug around your hips. However, it shouldn't be cutting off circulation. It should be tight enough that you can only fit a finger underneath it, no more. You can look down to find out your measurement. You measurement is where the end of the tape meets a number as the tape measure comes around. You may need to look in the mirror to read the number more easily. Now that you've figured out what your hip measurement is, write it down so you can save it for later. You'll also need other measurements to make clothing, such as your bust, hip, thighs, waist, and inseam, depending on what you're making.  Like your hips, you measure your thigh at the thickest part of your leg. The inseam is the inside of your leg from your crotch to where you want your pants to fall. If you have a pair of pants that are the length, you can measure the inseam on them instead of your body. When you make clothing, you don't make it to your exact measurements because then it would be skin-tight, which would mean it would be difficult to move. Therefore, you must add a few inches to make it more wearable.  You add inches for two reasons. One, as already stated, is to make the clothing more wearable. However, you might also add inches to create a design. For instance, if you want a really flowing, poofy skirt, you might add more inches at the hip than for an a-line skirt. How much the cloth gives also affects how many inches you add. That is, if it is especially stretchy, you probably don't need to add as many inches. Most patterns will help you determine how many inches to add. However, if you are doing it yourself, you should add 2 to 4 inches (5.1 to 10 cm), depending on how tight or loose you want your clothing. Also, if you're a bit curvier, you may want to add more inches to allow for better movement.
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One-sentence summary --
Hold a cloth tape measure on one hip. Go around the back. Check in the mirror. Make it snug. Read the measurement. Write down your hip measurement. Add a few inches when making clothing.