Problem: Article: In order to face the past and let go of it, you will have to think about it from an objective position. Reflect on your past, and try to narrow down exactly what is holding you back. Common detractors can take several forms:  Sensual (obsession with or shame about sexual matters or material things, for instance) Aversion (pain from the past causes you to avoid a person or opportunity, for example) Ill will (wishing harm or trouble upon others) Restlessness/agitation Lack of motivation or energy Doubt Deeply-rooted beliefs often motivate our actions and thoughts in powerful ways. When you are having trouble letting go of the past, a conscious or subconscious belief might be the cause. Challenging and changing those beliefs can help you move on.  For instance, you may have told yourself all your life that you want to reach a certain income level in order to be happy. However, your pursuits might have been holding you back from things you genuinely enjoy, such as hobbies or spending time with your family. Challenge your belief, resolve to spend more time on other areas of life, and reassess how you feel. It can be difficult to change deep beliefs, especially when they are informed by powerful influences like culture, family, and religion. Give yourself time to work through your beliefs, and talk to a friend or counselor if you need help. Moving forward in life can be a scary thing. Instead of fearing the unknown, however, accept change as part of life and who you are. Focus on thinking of change as a positive force: For instance, if you lose your job, stay positive by thinking of it as an opportunity to find gather new skills and experiences in a different position or career. or pray. The strong emotional responses that pain, regret, and other past stressors cause can leave lingering effects in the mind. A calm, balanced mind is an absolute necessity when letting go of the past. Meditation and/or prayer can help put your mind in a more stable and centered place.  Mindfulness meditation helps one focus on the here and now. Typically, it involves focusing on your breathing as you attempt to clear your mind of distracting thoughts. If have or are open to personal faith or a religious belief, prayer can be very beneficial. If you follow a certain practice, you can follow set prayers. Alternatively, you can pray using your own words, silently or out loud. Journaling and other forms of writing (like a private blog) can be a great way to come to terms with your past and to move forward. Try writing about the things that bother you, have hurt you, or that you think are holding you back. The experience of expressing yourself can be cathartic. Since you are writing only for yourself, you also don’t have to fear what others will think or say, which can build confidence.
Summary: Take a step back. Shed mistaken beliefs. Accept change. Meditate Write about your past.

Problem: Article: You need to be sure how formal the wedding will be before choosing the right color.  Very formal events will always require a tuxedo, or at the least, a dark colored suit and tie.  Outdoor or less formal weddings during warmer months are great events for light colored suits.  Formal weddings require tuxedos or dark colored suits.  An all-purpose grey, blue or black suit will suffice for most. Outdoor weddings are great opportunities to wear a tan or light grey suit. Winter weddings call for darker shades.  Some brown suits may be appropriate; otherwise charcoal grey or navy blue are great choices. Job interviews require a level of formality that may not be present at many social occasions.  The all-purpose suit colors are best for job interviews.  These colors are considered “all-purpose” for a reason.  Light colored suits are often considered too informal.  Women are expected to wear skirts with a jacket for most job interviews. Charcoal or even medium grey suits are appropriate for job interviews. Navy blue suits are considered just as acceptable, but avoid brighter blues. Black suits are usually considered appropriate, but might be considered too formal. Funerals are somber occasions, so it is expected that you wear dark colors.  Black is the traditional choice for funerals, but dark greys or even dark shades of blue are also considered acceptable.  Black is the expected color to wear to funerals. Suits in very dark shades of other colors are often considered acceptable. Appropriate attire for social events can vary widely depending on the environment and who is having it.  Many social events do not require suits at all, so see if the invitation indicates a type of attire.  Spring and summer events follow similar rules to outdoor weddings.  Light colored suits and great for casual environments, especially in warmer months. Winter and fall events are usually indoors, and while a light colored suit isn’t ruled out, it can be a great opportunity to use your brown or grey suits. The accessories you adorn your suit with can make it look like a completely different outfit.  By matching different accessories to your suit you can get much more life out of the same color choice.  Ties can be various colors, but cool colors are the most versatile when matching with jackets and shirts.  Different tie colors and patterns in conjunction with shirts can make the same suit look like two different outfits. Wearing different blouses under a jacket or replacing the jacket with a sweater can increase wearing options for women’s formal skirts. Men’s belts are traditionally either black or brown, and their shoes should match.  Women have many more options of belt and shoe colors, allowing for a greater deal of flexibility in ensemble choices.
Summary: Find a suit for a wedding. Find a suit for a job interview. Find a suit for a funeral. Find a suit for a social event. Wear your suits to multiple occasions by varying your accessories.

Problem: Article: Purchase a coffee maker and learn how to brew your beans at home. Grinding your own beans allows you to use beans and roast levels you know you love. Start with standard coffee makers and, once you've got the hang of brewing coffee, consider purchasing French presses or espresso makers. When purchasing coffee beans, make sure that there is no more than ten percent faults in the beans if purchasing a high-quality coffee blend. This will give you the best deal for your money. When you're brewing coffee at home, switch around with the depth to which you roast your beans. High-quality beans should be roasted lightly so the flavor comes through. For lower-quality beans, a medium roast (also called a "city roast") or a dark roast is best. For breakfast, light roasts are ideal because of their higher caffeine content. Add milk or cream to lower the acidity and make them more palatable. If you brew coffee at home or with a friend, put the packaging in an airtight container after you have made a cup. Although packaging technology can prolong the coffee's freshness, the grounds begin losing their flavor the moment the package is opened. Place the airtight container in a room temperature environment for to preserve its flavor. Even if you don't like coffee as a drink, you might like its taste as a supplementary flavor in a food recipe. That way, you can get the nutritional benefits while enjoying its taste. Dessert recipes work best with coffee. Coffee cake is especially popular. Try a variety of recipes such as Cinnamon coffee cake, tiramisu,  brownie nut cranberry coffee cake, and many others.
Summary:
Blend your own coffee. Experiment with coffee bean roasting levels. Keep your beans fresh. Use coffee in recipes if you can't stand the taste alone.