How To
How to Get the Confidence to Speak in Front of a Class
Speaking in front of a class may make your thoughts race and your palms drip with sweat. It's something a lot of students dread, but it's also something almost everyone will have to do at some point. Although speaking in front of a group of your peers is...
How to Make Yourself Cough
Most people want to get rid of a cough instead of deliberately inducing one. But there are certain reasons why you might want to make yourself cough, including clearing phlegm out of your throat during a cold, or if you’re getting ready to speak in public...
How to Avoid Having Sagging Breasts as a Young Woman
While there's nothing wrong with aging or having saggy breasts, many young people worry about losing their youthful appearance. You can prevent aging from happening early by taking care of your body. When it comes to sagging breasts, you can easily avoid...
How to Play Soccer: Skills, Rules, Positions, and More
Soccer (known as football outside of the US) is an action-packed team sport with simple rules and minimal equipment—no wonder it's the most popular sport in the world![1] X Research source Ready to get out there and start playing? Read on to...
How to Convert Pictures to JPEG or Other Picture File Extensions
Need to change the file format of a photo? Most pictures are easy to convert to other formats, including JPEG, PNG, and BMP using simple software, and we'll show you how to do it!
How to Overcome Fear of Disease
Illness anxiety disorder, also known as hypochondria, is a potentially debilitating mental health condition in which a person believes they have an illness without any symptoms.[1] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one...
How to Clean Your Shoelaces
Shoelaces have historically been made of materials like leather, hemp, or cotton—typical rope making materials.[1] X Research source However, advances in the production of synthetic fibers like nylon and polyester and elastics have made a va...
How to Improve Your Reflexes
Reflexes are nerve signal-induced muscular reactions to external stimuli. For example, if you spot a baseball flying toward your head, your brain will send a signal to your hand to block the ball before it can hit you. Having good reflexes aids performanc...
How to Differentiate Between a Real Skater and a Poser Skater
Plenty of people say they are real skaters when they don’t actually skateboard at all. These people are posers. To them, skateboarding is mostly a fashion statement and they have no interest in actually riding. Most posers will brag about what tricks they...
How to Draw a Treble Clef
Many people read music, but it's very difficult to record it if you don't know how to draw a treble clef (also known as the G-clef). This symbol is needed for most musical voices (soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, and tenor), most woodwind instruments, string...
How to Open a Restaurant
Opening a new restaurant can be a risky business venture, but with the right planning, financing and plenty of hard work it's definitely doable. Owning a successful restaurant could be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life. So wh...
How to Use Body Sugaring Paste
Sugaring is an inexpensive, easy way to remove unwanted hair. If you know what you’re doing, it’s a process that you can easily do yourself at home. Because of its non-toxic ingredients, it’s great for sensitive skin, and the results last much longer than...
How to Make Book Earrings
Book earrings make a great gift for anyone who loves to read, including yourself. You can make your own in a matter of hours and express your status as a bookworm or your belief in literacy. Use this step-by-step guide to get started, and click on any pho...
How to Obtain a Copy of Your Birth Certificate in Florida
Having a copy of your birth certificate is useful for many different purposes, including applying for a passport or getting a driver’s license. Or maybe you want a copy of a birth certificate of a family member to construct a family tree. The State of Flo...
How to Obtain a Copy of Your Birth Certificate in Georgia
Your birth certificate is an important document to prove your identification, and you should keep at least one copy in a safe place with your other vital records. If you were born in Georgia, you can obtain a copy of your birth certificate in person, thro...
How to Deal with a Jealous Sister-in-Law or Mother-in-Law
Jealousy between in-laws is all too common. One reader writes: “My husband’s brother is such a nice guy, but I just can’t get his wife to like me. I want everyone to get along, but she refuses to give me a fair chance. She's pretty nice to my husband and...