You're activating the 'fight or flight' response which leads to a surge of adrenaline and an analgesic effect. A test showed that people who swear are able to hold their hands in ice-water twice as long as people who don't.   Use your A List for pain swears. "Ouch" is nice.  But something a bit stronger, harsher has a better chance releasing emotion and easing the pain. When you're faced with a bad situation, swear! It can give you a sense of power and control, rather than a feeling that you're being passive and letting things happen to you.  Use your A or B List for control swears. You're fighting back when you swear. This can help confidence and self-esteem.  Cursing can jump-start you to take further action. Cursing is the beginning of action and can spur you to continue along the action path.  "I'll fix this #*@&! thing if it's the last thing I do." Swearing allows you to respond forcibly to other people's offenses without resorting to physical violence. You're resorting to verbal violence instead which is, of course, preferable (remember the 'sticks n' stones' poem).  Use your A List for this situation. Channel your anger into using sharp/insulting words by swearing.  Swearing also serves as a warning, like an animal's growl.  Swearing is sort of the halfway step between doing nothing and throwing a punch. "Only an #*@&! would do that." Swearing with your friends can be fun. Exchanging curses without really meaning them is like a verbal toss n' catch. Creative curses are a release from the normal constraints we face in less friendly circumstances.  Use A, B or C Lists for this one. Combine curses.  The odder the combination, the funnier. "My #*@&! head feels like a #*@&!   #*@&! cantaloupe." You can verbalize emotion, relief, humor all at once.  Use your A, B or C List for this. "Holy #*@&!.  We almost hit that car." Swearing in a group can show that you're being your down-to-earth self. It signals that you're honest and open. It makes others comfortable around you and can help them to trust you more.  Experiments rating the believability of court testimonies, found that believability was improved when swears were used. Empathy for political speeches was improved when the speakers used mild swears.  Use your B or C List for this. "Sometimes I don't know what the hell I'm doing.  But I try my damnedest, don't I?" It shows that something is important to you. Swearing while playing a sport, for instance, is quite common.  Use your B or C Lists for this. "I've got to get my head out of my #*@&! and start getting my serves in." Cursing affects our bodies. It increases circulation and elevates endorphins.  Cursing also has psychological benefits. It helps to establish an overall sense of calm and well-being, as long as you're not angry or out of control.  A, B or C Lists for this one. "#*@&!.  I'm not going to die from this.  Calm the #*@&! down!" You're sharing your true impressions with fellow-workers. For your professional associates, cursing is a window into your thoughts.  Witty uses of coarse and casual swears boosts morale and lowers stress among low-level workers, according to research.  Research shows that the liberal use of four-letter words allowed factory workers to bond over shared frustrations and to build solidarity.  B and C Lists for this. Less often, use the A List. And be careful to choose the right situation and the right audience! "Let's get this damn thing finished and go home."

Summary: Swear for pain. Curse to take control. Swear to replace violence with verbal retribution. Curse to get a laugh. Swear to relieve tension after a close call, like an accident. Swear to bond with others. Swear softly but with feeling to add emphasis to what you're saying. Curse for your health. Swear for good business.


Calisthenics includes basic bodyweight exercises that help build up your muscles. Because you don’t need any equipment, you can do calisthenics anywhere to build strength and agility. To improve your vertical leap, do calisthenics that target your leg muscles.  Some examples of calisthenics include push-ups, jumping jacks, sit-ups, and lunges.

Summary: Perform calisthenics every day to increase flexibility.


You should only use an unlocking service if your carrier refuses to unlock your phone. Reputable services include "Free Unlocks" and "CellServices (around $20), as well as UnlockBase (around $10).  This menu contains information about your carrier (e.g., Verizon or Sprint), your phone model number, and your IMEI number. The unlock service will need this International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number in order to issue a code to you. The unlock service should not ask you for personal information such as your home address. You may have to enter your phone number and name as it appears on your contract. Most unlocking services support PayPal--your most secure option--in addition to standard Visa cards. If you want to use PayPal but don't have an account, set one up for this transaction. Most services will send you your code within an hour, though some take as long as three business days. Most unlock services will tell you approximately how long you'll be waiting for the unlock code on their website. You will need to enter this number into your phone after installing a new SIM. To activate the unlock code input, you'll need to replace the current SIM. You can find SIM cards at their respective carrier stores (e.g., a Sprint SIM card would come from a Sprint store). Turning off your phone will prevent the SIM card from being damaged when you remove it. It should be located on the side of your phone, on the same side as the Power button. The SIM card tray should slide out.  Your card removal tool should have come with your phone, but you can also (gently) use a bent paper clip for this step. Your service provider can also open your SIM slot for you. Set it aside in a safe place, such as a plastic bag. It should only fit one way, with the gold strips pointing down (away from the screen side of the phone). This should turn your phone back on.  Your phone may reboot after this point. If you switched from AT&T to Verizon, for example, the service provider name in the information bar at the top of your screen should say "Verizon" instead of "AT&T".
Summary: Ask your carrier if your phone is eligible for a free unlock. Search for "HTC phone unlocking service". Open your "Settings" menu. Select the "About Phone" tab, then open "Phone Identity". Scroll down to find your IMEI number, then write it down. Enter your IMEI number and email address into the unlock service's site. Purchase your code using a secure payment method. Check your email for an unlock code. When you receive your unlock code, write it down. Purchase a SIM card for your new network. Hold down the power button, then select the "power down" option. Find the SIM card access slot. Insert your card removal tool into the hole next to the slot. Remove the old SIM card from the tray. Insert your new SIM card into the tray. Hold down the power button. If you have a SIM pin number, enter it now. Enter your unlock code. Confirm that your unlock was successful.