INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you find yourself taking it personally or doubting yourself, try to build your confidence instead. Make a list of your favorite things about yourself and spend time nurturing these traits. That way, if someone else doesn’t appreciate you, it won’t seem so important because you know and appreciate yourself.  For example, maybe you like that you are a loyal friend or maybe you like that you are kind to people. Write down the great qualities that you have and focus on these. Don’t take it personally. Your crush's rejection likely has nothing to do with you. Your crush not having feelings for you is not a statement about you; it’s a statement about them. You are a perfectly lovely person who simply wasn’t meant to be with your crush. There are so many reasons that your crush might not be interested, and almost none of them have to do with you. Maybe your crush wasn’t ready for a relationship. Maybe they don’t have time right now. Maybe they don’t want to make a commitment to someone. Maybe they have feelings for someone else. Don’t question yourself. It’s their loss! Make a list of everything else in your life, such as the people, activities, and interests that you have. This will help you to see yourself more clearly and not let one person’s rejection be blown out of proportion. Don’t let your crush's rejection define you. There are so many other important aspects of your life. All of these things that make you happy help define who you are. You are the same wonderful person whether someone notices it or not. Your worth is never dependent on any other person. Seeing all of these other great parts of your life will help you to put one person's rejection in perspective. There are over seven billion people on our planet. So one of them didn’t like you. That’s ok! That one person might have felt like the whole world to you, but they are simply one of many. There are probably millions of people who have similar characteristics as your crush. Now that you know what kind of person you are looking for, you can open your eyes to all the other wonderful people out there. Over your lifetime, there will likely be many people who you like and many who like you. Sometimes you will like someone, and they won’t like you back. Sometimes someone will like you and you won’t like them back. Sometimes you both won’t like each other. And every once in a while, you will find someone who likes you as much as you like them. This is to be expected. This is what happens when there are so many different people in the world. Think of it as an adventure and journey to finding the right person rather than a form of rejection.

SUMMARY: Make a list of what you like about yourself. Write down everything in your life that makes you happy. Look at the big picture.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you think about what is happening and what has happened, you should be able to work most issues out quickly and easily. When you find yourself confused, stop and give yourself 30-50 minutes to think through and ponder the question until you come up with an answer.  In most cases, when given all the necessary information, your natural human intellect should be able to understand even the most complex of ideas, given enough time. If you can’t come to understand something after an hour of thinking, you should probably consider reaching out to someone for help. As you think about what you don’t understand, your brain will be processing a number of different ideas and making lots of new connections. Write these ideas and connections down as you go to force yourself to articulate them in ways that are easier to understand. Write down your thoughts by hand instead of with a laptop. You’re generally better able to identify important concepts this way. If you’re stumped by a problem, an issue, or a tricky concept, it may be helpful to change your focus or how you’re looking at it and see if you’re better able to understand it from a different perspective.  For example, if you’re having trouble understanding a scientific process by reading about it, consider adopting a kinesthetic learning method and studying the process through a physical experiment. You can also change the environment that you’re in to try and change how you think about a problem. Consider going for a walk, relocating to a different learning area, or simply turning on more lights around you to refresh your brain. It’s always easier to learn or understand simple ideas and concepts than it is to understand grand theories and schemes. Break down whatever you’re having trouble understanding into its smaller components and work on understanding one component at a time.  For example, if you’re having trouble understanding how a certain machine (e.g., a car) works, try breaking it down into smaller components and learning how each of those works (e.g., the carburetor, the transmission, etc.). This will also help you to not feel overwhelmed by whatever you’re misunderstanding. If you’re misunderstanding something because you don’t have a solid grasp of the finer details, consider trying to teach the subject to another person. This will force you to explain every aspect of the subject and may help you to get a clearer picture of how it works.  If you approach a problem for the purpose of explaining it to someone else, your brain will engage in more effective learning strategies and focus on organizing the most important elements into a coherent structure. If you find you’re unable to teach something due to your own misunderstanding, this method may also help you to zero in on what exactly you don’t understand and help you think through it more effectively.

SUMMARY: Take time to think about what you don’t understand. Write down your thoughts as you think through your question. Approach the question from multiple perspectives to get a fresh look at it. Break down what you don’t understand into smaller components. Try teaching the issue to someone else.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's the grey gear icon likely found on the Home screen. This option is at the top of the "Settings" page; enabling Airplane Mode will prevent any incoming or outgoing emissions, including Wi-Fi and cellular data. With Airplane Mode enabled, you won't be able to make calls, access the internet, or text.

SUMMARY: Open your iPhone's Settings. Slide Airplane Mode right to the "On" position.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This can be taught before the child learns to read or write, such as when they are drawing with you. Start by holding the crayon yourself as an example. Then place the crayon in your child's hand and wrap their fingers around it correctly. Guide their hand to trace a shape or write their name. Show your autistic child how to do this as early as possible; most children are able to properly hold a crayon by age 4. Have the child squeeze objects (such as a stress ball or play-dough) to build finger strength. Start with very soft objects and gradually work your way up to harder ones as the child gets stronger.  Play-Doh and clay can help with dexterity. Your child can also try tasks like watering plants with a spray bottle. Get art materials such as chalk, paints, markers, crayons, scissors, coloring books, and stamps. Allow the child to make art with the supplies, without any pressure to perform. For example, have the child thread beads onto a string to increase finger dexterity. This can be a good opportunity to spend relaxed quality time with the child. Let the child choose what they want to do, and do activities together. Working on vertical surfaces helps autistic children develop crucial wrist muscles need for writing. Use an easel to encourage the child to paint or draw vertically. Magnetic and chalk wallpaper are also great for this. This can help them learn about the letters. Let them play games related to the alphabet, and learn what sounds each letter makes.   Foam puzzles where pieces are shaped like letters Alphabet fridge magnets or window clings Singing the alphabet song

SUMMARY:
Teach the child how to hold a crayon the correct way. Try squeeze exercises to help them build muscle. Improve the child's fine motor skills with art projects. Build strength by having them paint and draw on vertical surfaces. Expose the child to the alphabet with simple techniques.