| How to Go to Bed After Watching a Horror Movie Posted: 25 Sep 2017 05:00 PM PDT Watching horror movies can sometimes lead to a person feeling frightened and unable to sleep. If you're frightened or anxious after watching a horror movie, you can face your fears by acknowledging and talking about what frightens you. You can think about your fears logically and work to overcome them. Another thing you can try is to distract yourself from your fears by watching or reading something funny, doing an activity that requires focus, or participating in a calming activity. You can also make yourself and your bedroom as comfortable as possible to help you fall asleep. EditFacing Your Fears - Acknowledge the things you are scared of. After watching a horror movie, you may be worried about zombies, ghosts, serial killers, or a myriad of frightening things. Think about what scares you, and acknowledge the things that you fear. Recognizing what is making you scared can help you deal with that fear logically....or just make you more scared (this method may not work for everyone)[1]
- For example, you may be afraid of someone breaking into your home, or you may be afraid of being haunted by a ghost.
- Talk about your fears. It can be very helpful to tell someone else how you are feeling. Talk to your sibling or parents, or call or text a friend. Choose someone who is supportive and will listen as you explain what is upsetting you.[2]
- You can go to your sibling's room and tell them "I just watched Saw IV and now I'm scared that someone is going to torture me." They may be able to calm you down and help you realize that you're not actually in danger.
- Be logical about what frightens you. Remind yourself that you are just as safe as you were before watching the movie. Tell yourself that it was a movie, not reality, and realize that the movie was designed to scare you. Hundreds of people worked hard and millions of dollars were spent creating costumes, putting on makeup, and adding special effects to create a horror flick. Consider the likelihood of your fear coming true and use rational thinking to pick apart your fears.[3]
- Though it may seem scary and plausible in the movie, zombies are not going to flood your neighborhood. There's no boogeyman out to get you, either.
- Overcome your fears. The best way to overcome your fear is to face it. Expose yourself to your fear if you have access to it, or imagine exposing yourself to it if you don't have access to what frightens you. Breathe deeply and tell yourself that you are okay, even if you are frightened.[4]
- For example, if you are afraid of the dark after watching a scary movie, turn off the lights in your room. Try to sit in the dark for a few minutes before turning the lights back on and realizing that there's nothing there to hurt you. If something in fact does attack you, then wiki how is not liable.
- For instance, you may be afraid of spiders after watching a horror movie about them. Look at pictures of spiders online. Remind yourself that while they might be creepy, but they aren't going to swell to an enormous size and try to take over your town.
- View the movie bloopers. Watching a blooper reel or behind the scenes footage of the movie can reinforce the fact that it's all fiction. Seeing the set and the characters in their regular forms may help ease your fears. Watching a scary scene dissolve because of mistakes, laughter, or other issues can help you understand that there's nothing to be afraid of.[5]
- You can also watch extras included in the film, like interviews with cast members, or short clips on how the movie was made, how the costumes were prepared, and how makeup was applied to characters to make them look scary.
- If you don't have a bonus DVD with this material, search for it on YouTube or a similar site.
EditDistracting Yourself - Watch something funny. Follow up a scary movie with a comedy. Or, watch an episode of a funny show that you like. Focusing on something other than the horror flick can help dissipate your fear. Laughter will also help to change your mood and make you feel better.[6]
- Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Napoleon Dynamite, Zoolander, Even Stevens, and Spongebob Squarepants are examples of funny programs you may like.[7]
- Do some online browsing. Get out your phone or computer and scroll through your social media feeds. You can also look up funny videos online, or browse through your favorite store's website. Thinking about something other than the movie will calm you down and push the fear from your mind.
- Perform an exorcism.
- Check out "Grumpy Cat" videos on YouTube for a good laugh.
- Catch up with your friends by looking at their online profiles or photos, or chatting online.
- Read a book. Choose a book that won't frighten you -- now is not the time to start a Steven King novel. Pick something upbeat, funny, or relaxing. You could also read a magazine or a comic book.
- Examples of funny books include Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, Half Magic, Swindle, or How to Eat Fried Worms.
- Listen to music. Choose your favorite album or artist and turn the volume up. Sing along, dance, or tidy up your room while listening to the music. Music is a great way to change your mood, and will help you think of other things, as you probably have associations with certain songs or artists.
- For example, listening to your Justin Bieber playlist may make you think of the Justin Bieber concert you attended with your best friend. Focus on remembering how much fun you had, and you'll forget about the horror movie.
- Try a calming activity. Meditate, do yoga, count sheep, take a bubble bath, try progressive muscle relaxation or simply breathe deeply. These activities will slow your heart rate and help you calm down. Focus entirely on the calming activity to help you forget about the horror movie.
- Choose an activity that requires focus. Spend time working on a crossword puzzle or doing sudoku. Work on a school project, organize your DVDs, or play a game on your phone. Focusing your energy on something other than your fear will help you feel better.[8]
EditAdjusting Your Environment - Ask someone to sleep in your room. If you are truly terrified, you may feel more comfortable if you ask someone to sleep in your room with you. Call up a friend or ask your sibling or parent if they can sleep in your room or if you can sleep in theirs. Having someone else in your room can make you feel safer and more secure, and will also distract you from your fear.[9]
- Open or close your interior doors. Some people feel more secure with all their doors closed, while others may prefer to have them all open. Decide which will make you feel better, and open or close them. Just be sure to lock any exterior doors and windows.
- Leave a light on. If you're afraid of the dark or worried about scary things entering your space, leaving a light on can help you feel beter. Choose a light in the hall or bathroom, or turn on a lamp or nightlight in your bedroom. You could also leave the television on and mute it so the soft light illuminates your surroundings.
- Get comfortable. If you are nice and cozy, you will have an easier time falling asleep. Put on your most comfortable pajamas, plump up your pillow, and snuggle into your sheets and blankets. Adjust the thermostat so you are at a comfortable temperature, or turn on a fan or heater.
- If you have a favorite stuffed animal or blanket, bring it to bed with you.
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| How to Give a Speech Without Preparation Posted: 25 Sep 2017 09:00 AM PDT Public speaking is daunting for many people, and having little time to prepare just increases the pressure. If you're called on to give a speech at a wedding, funeral, or other similar situation, stick to pre-set ideas like personal anecdotes and quotations, and keep things brief. If you have to give a speech in a professional situation, follow a tried-and-true method for quickly organizing your thoughts to keep things to the point. Take a breath, stay confident, and you can deliver an effective speech on the spot. EditUsing an Anecdote - Tell a story you know well. Speeches don't have to be invented from scratch. Telling a personal story is a great way to come up with something quickly: since you already know what happened, you'll know what to say. For example:[1]
- At a wedding, you could tell a funny story about growing up with the bride or groom.
- At a funeral, you could tell a story about how kind or generous the deceased was, or about how they influenced you.
- Kick things off with a quote. This is another way to rely on something that's already out there, rather than having to come up with something on the spot. Think of an inspiring quotation, some lyrics to a song, or a famous saying that applies to the situation when you're speaking. Start off with that, and then discuss it a bit.[2]
- For example, imagine you're giving a toast at Frank's 70th birthday. You could say something like: "They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Frank here's proving them wrong. Who else would have the courage to start running marathons in retirement?"
- Keep it short and sweet. Rambling on too long is the number one thing that can go wrong when giving a personal speech. It's much better to avoid saying too much. Keep your speech brief, focusing on two to five main points or examples.[3]
- For example, if you're toasting the groom at a wedding, stick to just two good stories about your friendship.
- If you see people in the audience do things like turn away, talk to each other, check their phones or watches, or fidget in their seats, you might be rambling on and losing their attention.
- If this happens just quickly cut to your main point and say "thank you" as a way to close.
- Speak clearly and calmly. Even practiced speakers can get nervous when asked to give a talk on the spot. Control your nerves by taking a deep breath before you begin, and taking brief pauses every so often while you are talking. Focus on pronouncing your words clearly, and not speaking too quickly.[4]
- Shore up your confidence. Many people feel nervous about giving a speech, especially with little notice. But if you show the confidence to give one, they'll applaud you. Plus, they'll all be so happy not to be the ones giving the speech that they'll probably be super supportive![5]
- Simple ways to find your confidence before giving a speech include taking some deep, slow breaths, or closing your eyes and visualising a happy place before you begin.
- You can also look out in the audience and find a few friends or people who seem supportive, and focus on them.
- If you're nervous, you could also try the old standby of imagining everyone in the audience naked!
- Above all, just remind yourself that most people will naturally admire the courage of someone who shows the confidence to get up and speak in front of a crowd.
EditCreating a Quick Speech Structure - Make a quick outline, if you have time. Any preparation for your speech is better than none. If you can find a few minutes before you're put on the spot, jot down a couple of notes about what you want to say. These can be as simple as a few bullet points to remind yourself of the main points you want to say to keep on track.[6]
- If you don't have time to write even a few notes, just make a quick mental outline, telling yourself something like: "First I'll say how generous Jim is. I'll tell the story about the time he fixed my flat tire in the middle of the night, then the one about how he baked me a birthday cake when I was sick in bed with the flu."
- Focus on delivering a strong introduction and closing. People are more likely to remember what comes at the beginning of your speech and at the very end rather than what's in the middle. Take advantage of this and give your strongest content at the beginning and end. For example, you could open and/or close with:[7]
- A moving story
- A convincing fact or statistic
- An inspiring quotation
- Structure your ideas around pros and cons. This is another formula that will help you organize your ideas without rambling. Start with the positive aspects of an issue, follow with the drawbacks, and then state your own position. For example, imagine you are asked to speak on the benefits of casual Fridays:[8]
- Begin by saying that casual Fridays boost morale, lead to greater productivity, and will make your company seem up to date.
- Follow up by acknowledging that casual Fridays mean that employees will appear less professional at the end of the week, and that they may need guidance on what kind of casual clothing is acceptable.
- End with your position that since most client meetings happen early in the week, casual Fridays overall will be good for your company and not create a disruption.
- Reframe the speech as a Q&A session. If you're in a bind and can't think of something to say, or just feel too nervous about giving speech, think of yourself as the moderator of a discussion rather than a speaker. Open the floor up to others, and just field their questions.[9]
- You could start off with something like: "I know we've all been thinking about casual Fridays, and there are a lot of opinions out there. Let's get the conversation going by airing some of those. Does anyone have any questions, or want to share their point of view?"
- You can also call on someone in particular, if you want or need to: "Frank, you've been with us the longest. Why don't you start?"
EditUsing the PREP Method for a Topical Speech - State your main point. PREP simply stands for "Point, Reason, Example, Point," and it's a simple way to structure your thoughts. Start off with the gist of what you'll say. For example, imagine you're asked to give an impromptu speech in favor of casual Fridays:[10]
- Begin by saying you think casual Fridays are good because they boost employee morale.
- Follow up with a statement about why your point is important. Keep in mind you're trying to convince your listeners. For example, you could remind them that employee morale is important because it raises productivity and reduces turnover.
- Show an example of your point. To sound believable, you'll need to give some evidence or an explanation. Providing an example will do just that. Continuing with the same example, you could mention how a competitor, like the Acme corporation, has been more successful since implementing casual Fridays.
- Return to your main point. Telling listeners basically what you already told them will drive things home. Ending with a restatement of your main point will help it stick in their minds. For instance, just close with your point that casual Fridays would be good for your company, too.
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| How to Keep a Single Canary Posted: 25 Sep 2017 01:00 AM PDT Canaries love to live alone, and they are a relatively low-maintenance bird. As long as they have fresh food and room to fly, they will be content. Even if you only have one canary, your canary needs a large cage stocked with all of the basic necessities of life. Give them food and water once a day, and encourage them to get lots of exercise so that they can be healthy and happy! EditHousing a Canary - Buy a large, rectangular cage. A good cage for a single canary will let them fly back and forth many times. Get one that is at least tall and wide with bars that are apart. It should also be wide and long, rather than tall, to give the bird room to fly.[1]
- Do not buy a round or ornamental cage. These do not provide enough space for the canary to fly properly.
- Pick a metal cage made out of iron or powder-coated steel.[2]
- Find a safe but active area to put the cage. Find a room that is frequently occupied so that your canary does not get lonely. Set the cage against the wall or in a corner away from any windows, doors, air vents, direct sunlight, or drafts.[3]
- A living or family room, home office, or dining room may be good places. Do not put the cage in the kitchen.
- Do not use any sprays, air fresheners, furniture polish, scented candles, cigarettes, or other fragrances in the same room as the cage.
- Do not place the cage on the ground. It should be at least eye level.[4]
- Line the cage with newspaper. Newspaper lining will help you clean up bird droppings easily. Replace the newspaper every day so that the cage does not become too dirty.[5]
- Avoid using cat litter or wood shavings as cage liner.
- Set out some perches. Perches give your canary somewhere to fly and roost. Two perches in their cage will keep them active and happy. Look for perches between and in diameter.[6]
- Tree branches make for great perches.
- Place the perches about apart in the cage. Place them at opposite ends of the cage to maximize their room to fly.[7]
- Put in dishes for food, water, and a bath. Generally, canaries will need three dishes—one for food, one for water, and one for a bath. Do not put the dishes under the canary's perches or else droppings might fall into them.[8]
EditCaring for Your Canary - Feed your canary a varied diet. Canaries need a varied diet of seeds, pellets, fresh fruit, and leafy vegetables. You can usually find a special canary mix of seeds and pellets at pet stores. Give them one teaspoon of this mix a day.[9]
- Some good vegetables and fruits for the canary include kale, apples, broccoli, grapes, dandelion, oranges, bananas, peas, and melons.
- Attach both a cuttlefish bone and an avian mineral block to the side of the cage. Your canary will slowly eat away at these for calcium and minerals.
- Never feed your canary avocado as it is toxic to birds.
- Replace their water daily. Canaries need constant access to fresh water. Once a day, take the bowl out of the cage. Empty it out, and wash it with warm water and soap. Dry it with a towel before refilling with fresh water.[10]
- Clean their cage once a week. The cage needs a full cleaning once a week. Put the canary in a bird carrier. Empty out the liner before scrubbing the entire cage with hot water and soap. Wash all of the dishes and perches too. Let everything dry before putting them back in the cage.[11]
- The cage liner and dishes should be washed every day.
- Cover the cage at night. Canaries are sensitive to the sun. They may stay awake if there is any light coming into their cage. To prevent this, place a blanket or a cover over the cage after the sun goes down.[12]
- Watch for signs of sickness. Canaries have delicate lungs, and they can be prone to mites or other parasites. Take your canary to a specialized avian veterinarian if they show any signs of sickness.[13]
- Common signs of sickness include fluffed, ruffled, or thinning feathers, inactivity, discolored feces, discharge around the eyes or beak, or squinting.
- To find a local avian vet, you can use the database at the Association of Avian Vets.
EditKeeping Your Canary Active - Stick a few toys in their cage. Give your canary two or three items in their cage to play with. Canaries are especially fond of swings, and yours might even play with balls, bells, or sticks from trees.[14]
- Let them fly free in a room. Open the cage door to let your canary fly around for about thirty minutes. Afterwards, lure them back to their cage by putting some fresh food or treats inside. Once they are inside, close the cage door before they can fly out again.[15]
- Close all doors and windows before releasing your canary. All windows and mirrors should be covered so that the canary does not fly into them.
- Make sure to turn off all ceiling fans before letting the canary loose.
- Teach males to sing. Typically young male canaries learn to sing from an older male, but if you only have the one canary, you will need to teach them yourself. Use CDs or nature videos of canaries singing to teach them.[16]
- While rare, sometimes female canaries can learn to sing too. Typically, however, females only chirp.
- Avoid handling your canary. Canaries generally do not like to be held by humans. Limit your handling to when you need to clean the cage or check them for illness. Your canary is perfectly happy watching and singing to you from their cage.[17]
- While you may be tempted to get your canary a companion, canaries tend to prefer to live alone when they are in cages.
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