If it looks like your mom is going to say no, you might feel the telltale signs of anger and frustration: your skin starts feeling hot, your heart beats faster, your voice starts getting higher and louder.  Even though you're allowed to feel how you feel, you should know that part of winning an argument involves learning to control your emotions. Work on keeping your voice normal and level — if you notice yourself getting louder or the pitch of your voice getting higher, take calming breaths to work out that tension you feel in your throat when you get upset. Balance your logical argument and your feelings. The discussion should be more about the argument you brainstormed in the previous section than how you're feeling in the current moment. If you worry that you're going to lose your temper or cry, show your maturity by asking your mom if you can take a break until you calm down. You might say, “Mom, I think I'm getting too worked up about this, and I'm not going to help my case by crying or yelling. But I do want to keep talking about this. I just need a break to regroup. Can we do that, please?” Words can have a huge effect in how your argument comes across to your mother. There's a big difference between “you never let me do what I want” and “it would make me so happy and grateful if you let me do this.” Some language you can keep in mind includes:  'Please may I...' 'Could I please...' 'It would be really great if I could...' 'It would really help me with ______ if I could...' 'I would really appreciate...' In any argument, no matter how respectful and civil it is, you'll probably feel the urge to keep making your case, even when she's talking. This is very disrespectful, and suggests you think you deserve more time to speak than she does.  Remember that in any conversation with your mother, she's the one with the power. If you rub her the wrong way, your chances of getting whatever you want are basically zero. Control the urge to speak over her, even if you have great points to make. Wait until she's finished her line of thought. Don't just sit through it, but actually listen to it and absorb what she's saying. The more you listen, the better you'll be able to argue directly against her points. This is more effective than just making your case blindly from your own point of view. To further prove to her how seriously you're taking her point of view, use “connecting words” like “ok,” “yeah,” “uh huh,” and so on while your mother's talking to showing that you're actively paying attention to what she's saying. To persuade your mother, you want to use every tool in your kit, and nonverbal communication is a very effective tool when it comes to persuading someone.  Maintain eye contact — it shows her that you're paying close attention, not letting your attention drift like you have better places to be. Uncross your arms and legs. Many people think crossed arms and legs as a sign that you're closed off or distant. You want to show your mother that you are open to what she has to say. Nod your head when she's making her points. Just like the “connecting” words, this shows that you're following her. Every time you get caught lying to your mother, you make it that much harder to win her over the next time you need to persuade her of something. Keep the long game in mind — be upfront and honest with her about everything, even if you think she won't like it. You already anticipated her concerns and planned out responses to them when you were brainstorming for this conversation. If you did a good job of that, you'll have nothing to hide. Note that you may not get what you want every single time by being honest. However, if you get caught lying, you'll find that your mom becomes harder and harder to persuade, and she'll be suspicious even when she has nothing to worry about.
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One-sentence summary -- Stay as calm as possible. Choose your words carefully. Don't interrupt her. Use attentive body language. Be honest with her.

Q: Solitude can be uncomfortable if you're not used to it, but it can also be a valuable time to unwind. Challenge yourself to get outside your comfort zone and do more things on your own. Once you get used to being alone, you may even start to crave time to yourself.  Start small by having a meal alone once a week. Then, gradually work your way up to doing things like shopping alone or taking a solo vacation. Remember that being alone doesn't necessarily mean you are lonely. It can be a great way to find out your needs so that you are more aware when you are with others. A big part of dating yourself is learning what makes you you. When you're with a new partner, you pay special attention to what makes them happy or sad, smile or laugh, frown or revel in delight. Show yourself the same attention.  Start a running list of your likes and dislikes. You might pin this up on the inside of your closet door and add to it as you learn more about yourself. Create a private Pinterest board of your favorite pastimes and activities. One way to become more educated on your quirks is with new endeavors. When you do things outside of your comfort zone, you find out just how capable and open-minded you can be. Take a foreign language class. Join a club. Start a volunteer commitment. Or, travel to a new place. It’s common to discover new boundaries as you date and get to know someone. While partaking in new challenges, try to spot your limits. What do you not feel comfortable with?  These limits, or non-negotiables, can help guide your decisions in life, such as deciding on a career path or choosing to break ties with a negative influence. Your non-negotiables will also lend insights into the kind of partner you'd like to be with. Make a commitment to date yourself in all seasons of life. Dating yourself shouldn't be done only when you're single or lonely. It's a way to nurture and care for yourself and live your best life.  Strive to be your most vibrant self all the time. Regularly set and work towards personal goals. Explore interests that may differ from your partner's or friends'.
A: Be comfortable alone. Learn your likes and dislikes. Try new things. Find out your  non-negotiables. Live passionately.

Article: Start by splitting your hair down the middle, just like you are going to braid it. Next, divide each section in half, just above the ear. Secure each section with a hair tie or a claw clip. You will end up with four mini pigtails. Take an inch (2.54 centimeters) wide strand and apply the dye using your fingers or a tint brush. How far you apply the dye depends on how far you want the dip-dye effect to go. Keep doing this until the entire section is dyed. This will help the dyed part blend into your natural color. You won't get a sharp line this way. This will keep the dye from getting onto the un-dyed hair. It will also keep the hair damp. Start from the bottom right section, then do the top left and top right sections next. Be sure to wrap each section with tin foil before moving onto the next one. The longer you leave the dye in your hair, the stronger the color will be. Do not use shampoo or conditioner. You already put conditioner into the dye, and any shampoo might take the dye out. If you are using a towel, make sure that it is an old one you don't care about, in case the dye transfers onto it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Divide your hair into four sections to make it easier to work with. Undo the bottom left pigtail and start applying the dye. Twist the dyed hair into a rope. Wrap a piece of tin foil around the dyed part. Repeat the process for the other three sections. Wait at least one hour before moving onto the next step. Rinse your hair with some lukewarm water once the time is up. Dry your hair with a hairdryer or a towel.