| How to Make Good Decisions Posted: 28 May 2019 01:00 AM PDT Whether at work or in your personal life, making informed decisions is crucial for you to succeed and be happy. It can feel overwhelming to think about how many decisions each person is required to make in a lifetime, but learning different strategies for improving your decision-making abilities can make it all seem more manageable. EditUnderstanding Your Choices - Know your objectives. Understanding the desired outcome of a given situation can help you work backwards and take steps to achieve that outcome.[1]
- Objectives should anticipate the future, taking into account what you hope to accomplish. Articulating what you want is a crucial first step before you begin trying to achieve your goals. Keeping these factors in mind will help you formulate the best plan to meet those objectives.
- Think about how your goals and objectives fit in with your larger plans. For example, if you're considering whether to leave your current job for a new career opportunity, ask yourself what your long-term career goals are. Think about how a new job might help you reach those long-term goals, or if there is any chance a new job could prevent you from achieving those goals. You should also consider all aspects of your life--for example, think about how your professional goals might affect your personal goals, and vice versa.
- Gather evidence and weigh the pros and cons. Evaluate your sources of evidence and understand the trade-offs of each choice. Having a clear idea of what might happen, both good and bad, can help you make a more-informed decision.[2]
- Writing out your pros and cons and comparing them side-by-side can help you compare the trade-offs.
- Manage your time. If you have a series of decisions to make, it's important to be mindful of which choices need a decision first. Some decisions may even be contingent on the outcome of another decision.[3]
- In addition to organizing situations that require a decision by time requirements, you may also need to adjust your priorities in order to best meet your goals. Day-to-day situations will change, but some decisions will require you to reevaluate your values and goals. Give time and priority to choices that require you to reflect and adjust to change.
- Write down what needs to be done. Seeing it all in a manageable list can make it easier to weigh the possible outcomes of your decision and prioritize which decisions need to be made first.
- In addition to the pros and cons of a given choice, consider the unknown variables. Every decision may have unpredictable outcomes, but anticipating those outcomes can help you evaluate whether or not a possible outcome is worth the risks involved.[4]
- Sometimes it will be necessary to make decisions without all of the information that you want. It's important to remember that you will need to make decisions with the best information you have available at the time. It's a good idea to leave yourself an opportunity to make adjustments in your decision once more information comes in.
- Remember that no plan is exempt from unforeseen obstacles. Build in alternative plans or prepare "what-if" scenarios for each of your choices.
- Consider whether a deeper issue may be complicating things. Certain developmental issues have a direct effect upon many parts of your life. If an underlying issue is not successfully resolved at the appropriate time, there may be significant repercussions related to your ability to make wise decisions.
- For example, fear and discomfort can prevent you from making good decisions. It's easy to justify a decision that helps you avoid discomfort, even if it's not the best decision. Try to be self aware and recognize when you are lying to yourself or avoiding something when making a decision.
EditSeeking Assistance - Make a list out of your support system. Think about the people you know, personally or professionally, who have had to make similar decisions in the past. Do your best to find a trusted source that has experience and knowledge about what you're dealing with.
- Sharing similar values and interests is a crucial factor in building your support system. You certainly want a broad spectrum of advice, but it should be from people who, if put in your situation, would make a decision based on the same values and goals you have in mind. It's also a good idea to ask them about their background.
- Make sure that you only take advice from people who are knowledgeable and experienced. Some people will eagerly offer advice, even if they don't know anything about the topic.
- For example, the Small Business Administration is a great support system for small business owners. You can get more information by visiting their website here: https://www.sba.gov/.
- Reach out to the people you listed in your support system. Tell the people you trust about the decision at hand, and ask for advice on the matter. Having a support system can help you emotionally, by providing comfort, and physically, by lowering stress levels and blood pressure.
- Ask for advice, not validation. You don't want people to tell you what you want to hear; you should be asking others in order to make an informed decision.[5]
- Ask a variety of people with varying backgrounds. Having a pool of responses can help you evaluate how a majority of other people view the decision. Just be sure that everyone you ask has your best interests in mind.[6]
- Don't forget that you are the only person who can make the final decision. You can ask for advice on how others might approach the situation, but ultimately, the decision must be yours.
- Ask your support system for advice by email. That way, you can carefully consider how best to ask your question, and they can think carefully about how best to respond. You'll also have a written record of the conversation, in case you can't remember a piece of advice someone offered to you.
- Give context to the people you are asking for advice. Let them know the details of the decision you must make, and what the stakes are regarding that choice. And of course, always thank your support system for their time and assistance.[7]
- Be comfortable asking for assistance. There's nothing wrong with needing to ask others for advice. In fact, some research suggests that asking for advice is perceived by others as a sign of intelligence.[8]
EditFollowing Through - Set a deadline for yourself. Having a deadline and a step-by-step plan of action will allow you to have a better understanding of the issues at hand and to know that you've thoroughly considered the situation.[9]
- You may find it helpful to set a series of deadlines for yourself. For example, make a decision by one deadline, then formulate a course of action by a second deadline, then implement that course of action by a third deadline, and so on.
- Put your choices into action. Now that you've carefully considered every angle of the issue and consulted with trusted sources, implement your choice by the deadline you've set yourself.
- Assess whether you've made the right decision. Examine where your decision falls with relation to your principles. Clear values, a consistent commitment to dealing with reality, and the formulation of a constructive personal philosophy are important elements that contribute to the decision-making process in the future.[10]
- Give yourself a performance review. Ask yourself whether you were open and honest with others about this decision. Did you make the best, most-educated decision you could make? Considering questions like these can help you honestly evaluate your choices and make better decisions in the future.
- Anticipate that not everyone will agree with your decision. That does not necessarily mean that you made the wrong choice. It could merely reflect on the difficulty of the choice you had to make. Be sure to communicate all of the factors and circumstances surrounding the issue to those who will be affected by your decision.[11]
- Some people may disagree with your decision simply because they are fearful of change. Do not let one or two negative reactions lead you to believe that you were wrong; instead, seek out feedback, and inquire into why the decision was poorly received.
EditMoving Forward - Don't let the past inform your decision-making process for the future. Just because you may have made poor choices in previous circumstances, it does not mean you cannot begin to make better decisions immediately. Also, just because something worked in the past, it does not guarantee that it will work well in the future. Treat each issue that arises as a unique situation and a valuable learning experience.[12]
- Don't beat yourself up if you make a bad decision. There is no right or wrong, there is only what works and what doesn't work. When you have unpleasant experiences, think of them as learning experiences.
- Take your ego out of the equation. Doing this will help you evaluate whether the choice you made was honest and well-informed, rather than simply seeking affirmation and praise.[13]
- Don't personalize rejection or criticism. Rather than looking for "proof" of a decision being good or bad, or thinking that the value of your decisions determines your own value, look for opportunities to learn and grow from your decision-making process.[14]
- Cultivate your intuition. By making informed decisions, you are gradually learning to trust your intuition and teaching yourself to think things through in the best way possible. Over time, you will learn to feel good about the choices you've made as you become more confident in your decision-making abilities.[15]
- Don't let fear guide your decisions. Fear is one of the biggest obstacles toward developing and trusting your intuition.[16]
- Focus on one single event or situation that requires a decision and try meditating on that issue. Think deeply and openly about all of the implications, possibilities, and circumstances of the issue, and then consider the most likely outcomes of each choice you could make.[17]
- Keep a diary or journal to document your intuitive reaction to various issues and how each decision played out. This can help you look for patterns in your judgment and learn to better trust your intuition.[18]
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| How to Get Glitter Eye Shadow to Stick Posted: 27 May 2019 05:00 PM PDT Glitter is a fun way to make a dramatic statement with your eye makeup. The problem, though, is getting it to stay put. Thankfully there are a few new products that make it fast and easy to get the glitter to adhere perfectly to your eyes and stay there all night. If you don't have one of these products yet, but really want to use your glitter eyeshadow, you can make your own primer using items you probably have on hand. EditApplying a Glitter Primer - Purchase an eyeshadow primer at your local department store. Look specifically for glitter primer. You can use a regular pigment primer, but glitter primer works the best because it is specially formulated for getting glitter to stick and stay.[1]
- There are a wide range of products that are priced to fit any budget. Glitter primers typically range from about $7.00 - $20.00, and can be purchased at the cosmetic counter at your local department store or at a drugstore.
- Brush some primer onto your eyelid after applying your regular makeup. The primer can be put on top of existing pigment, so don't worry about messing up your eyeshadow color. After you have applied your eyeshadow, use a flat shader brush to gently smooth the glitter primer onto your eyelid.[2]
- The glitter will adhere everywhere the primer is applied, so make sure you only put the primer where you want the glitter to be.
- If the primer is for use with regular eyeshadow, then put it on before you apply your other eye makeup.
- Sprinkle some glitter onto the lid of its container or another flat surface. Sprinkle just enough glitter for what you need. It's better to start off with less and sprinkle more out if you need to. This helps you avoid wasting glitter or having to deal with trying to dump it back into the container.[3]
- Sprinkling the glitter onto another surface allows you to mix glitter colors together to create custom shades, and also gives you better control so you don't get too much glitter on your brush.
- Dab some glitter onto a flat shader brush and apply it to your eyelid. Softly pat the glitter onto your eyelid. Pressing too hard or brushing it across your eyelid can smear the rest of your makeup and make the glitter too thin.[4]
- Dab on extra layers until you reach the desired look.
- Remove glitter fallout by gently pressing tape on the glitter specs. Take a small strip of transparent tape and gently press it against your face where the excess glitter has fallen. If you make sure to press lightly, the tape will remove the specs of glitter without ruining your makeup.[5]
- You can use other types of tape or sticky items like labels to remove the glitter fallout, but be careful not to use anything too tacky (like duct tape) because it can ruin your makeup and even damage your skin.
- If you only have super sticky tape, press the strip of tape against your hand a few times to remove some of the tackiness before using it on your face.[6]
- If you don't have any tape, then just apply a heavy layer of loose powder to your undereye area before you apply your eye makeup, and then use a fluffy brush to sweep away any glitter that falls onto this area.
EditUsing Other Common Beauty Products - Use lip balm or petroleum jelly if you are applying glitter only. Lip balm and petroleum jelly are just sticky enough for the glitter to adhere. Use a cotton swab to spread a thin layer of the product where you want the glitter to be on your eyelid.[7]
- Do not apply these products on top of eyeshadow because it will smear. Use them when you are applying glitter only.
- Make sure that you check the ingredients of any lip balm you decide to use on your eye area. Some of them contain salicylic acid, which is an eye irritant. Don't apply this type of lip balm to your eyelids.
- Use eyelash glue if you want to wear glitter on top of your eyeshadow. After you have applied your eyeshadow, use a small brush or cotton swab to gently spread a thin layer of eyelash glue over your eyelids. Only apply the glue where you want the glitter to stick.[8]
- Wait about 30 seconds to allow the glue to become tacky before dabbing on the glitter. If the glue is too wet, it can get messy; once the glue dries a little, it is much easier to work with.[9]
- Try eyeshadow cream if you want to color coordinate and adhere glitter. Choose an eyeshadow cream that matches the color of glitter you are using. Gold glitter on gold cream, and silver glitter on grey cream, are popular choices. Apply the eyeshadow cream as usual, then use a flat shader brush to dab the glitter on top.[10]
- Because eyeshadow cream isn't super sticky, start with a thin layer of glitter and add more layers until you get the desired look.[11]
- For a more blended look, dab a small amount of eye cream onto a cotton swab, then dip the cotton swab in the glitter and apply it to your eyelid.[12]
- Place tissue or a wool pad under your eyes when applying glitter to protect your foundation from fallout.
- Keep your eyes closed when applying glitter to avoid loose specs from falling into your eyes and causing irritation or damage.
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| How to Clean with Lemon Juice Posted: 27 May 2019 09:00 AM PDT There's nothing more refreshing and clean-smelling than a freshly-squeezed lemon. Instead of relying on the citrus fragrances found in harsh chemical cleaning products, you'll be delighted to find that fresh lemons can be used to clean the kitchen, bathroom, and other surfaces around the house. Whether in combination with salt or baking soda, or simply mixed with hot water, a lemon's acidic juices will eliminate a variety of stains and leave your home sparkling. Pick up an extra lemon at the grocery store and it might just become your go-to cleaning product. EditCleaning Kitchen Surfaces with Lemon - Remove food stains from laminate kitchen countertops using a lemon. First, wipe away all crumbs and debris from the countertops using a paper towel. Cut a lemon in half crosswise. Then squeeze fresh lemon juice directly from one half of the lemon onto the laminate surface. Rub in the juices using either the remaining lemon half (with the cut-side down) or a cleaning cloth. Once the stains are gone, wipe down the whole area with a damp washcloth.[1]
- Leave the lemon juice to soak on stubborn food stains for 5 to 10 minutes if necessary.
- For a deep-clean, remove all items from the countertop before cleaning. This way, you can reach all the nooks and crannies.
- Avoid using this method to clean porous stone countertops.
- Scrub a wooden cutting board with salt and a lemon half. Sprinkle coarse salt over the surface of a wooden cutting board or chopping block. Then cut a lemon in half and place the cut-side down onto the board. Scrub over the salt and any food stains, using the lemon like a sponge. Leave this lemon-salt solution to soak in for 5 minutes or so, then scrub it with a bristle brush. Finally, rinse off the board under hot water, scrubbing it with the brush to remove any residue.[2]
- Squeeze out some of the lemon juice as you scrub, and add more salt as it starts to dissolve. The acidity of the juice and the abrasive texture of the salt will work together to remove tough stains.
- This approach can also work on plastic cutting boards. However, the lemon juice and baking soda process recommended for use on plastic food containers may produce better results.
- Soak food-stained plastic containers with lemon juice and baking soda. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon directly into a stained plastic food container or lid. Sprinkle 1-2 tbsp (14-28 g) of baking soda onto the juice and scrub the resulting paste onto all stained sides of the container. Let it sit for a few hours, or overnight, before cleaning the container with hot water and dish soap.[3]
- This method works especially well on tomato-based residue and spice stains.
- Use steaming-hot lemon water to loosen food residue from a microwave. Pour of water into a microwavable bowl. Add the juice of 1 lemon into the water and then drop the remaining lemon pieces into the bowl. Put the bowl in the microwave and heat it on the high setting for 3 minutes to bring the water to a boil. Keep the microwave closed and leave the steamy lemon-water inside for another 5 minutes.[4]
- Once the food residue has loosened up, remove the bowl and wipe down all of the microwave's inside surfaces, including the door and turntable, with a cleaning cloth or sponge.
- To dislodge any stuck-on pieces, dip a corner of the cleaning cloth or sponge into the lemon-water and use the damp corner to scrub away the food residue.
- Be careful when removing the bowl and the turntable as they will be hot! Use oven mitts, a potholder, or a towel to protect your hands.
- You can use a similar technique to clean your oven. Fill a baking dish with water and lemon juice, then leave it in the oven on for 30 minutes so that the steam can loosen up grimy buildup. Wipe the interior of the oven with a damp sponge after it cools.[5]
- Polish tarnished copper pots using a lemon paste. Squeeze the juice of a fresh lemon into a small bowl. Sprinkle either coarse salt or baking soda into the bowl until a paste forms. Use a cleaning cloth to buff the paste onto the tarnished copper surface. Once the tarnished areas are clean, rinse off the copper with warm water to remove all the lemon paste. Lastly, dry the copper thoroughly with a microfiber cloth or paper towel.[6]
- This works well for copper pots as well as decorative copper objects. It can also clean stainless steel pots and pans. However, you should refrain from using lemon to polish other types of fine metal.
- Alternatively, you may sprinkle the salt or baking soda directly onto the sliced lemon. Scrub the lemon over the copper to remove the tarnish, adding more salt or baking soda to the lemon as it dissolves.
- Freshen up a garbage disposal with lemon chunks. Slice 1 or 2 lemons into eighths. Squeeze some lemon juice into the garbage disposal and let it sit for a few minutes. Then run a stream of cold water down the drain, turn on the garbage disposal, and drop in 1 lemon piece at a time. The coarse rinds will clean off the blades and the acidic juices will break down food residue while leaving a pleasant, clean smell.[7]
- You can toss in coarse salt and ice cubes with the lemon pieces as well. Alternate adding in the lemon, salt, and ice cubes continuously as you run the garbage disposal. Salt will work with the lemon juices to eliminate food residue, while ice will help clean off the blades.
- You can also try freezing small lemon chunks directly into some ice cubes in an ice tray. Add the lemon ice cubes to your garbage disposal along with some coarse salt.
- This is a great way to use up and dispose of leftover lemons from cooking.
EditUsing Lemon to Clean Bathroom Surfaces - Scrub bathtubs with salted lemon halves to remove soap scum. Both porcelain and acrylic bathtubs can be cleaned with fresh lemons. Slice a lemon in half and sprinkle coarse salt onto the cut side. Scrub the surfaces of the tub with the salted lemon.[8] Let the juice sit on the tub for 5 minutes before rinsing out the tub with hot water.
- Try scrubbing over the cleaning solution with a bristle brush to remove stubborn soap scum and hard water deposits.
- Bleach dirty tile grout with lemon juice and baking soda. Mix up a paste with 1 part lemon juice and 2 parts baking soda. Use an old toothbrush to scrub the paste onto moldy, stained tile grout lines. Be careful not to get the mixture on the actual tile. Let the paste sit on the tile grout for 10 minutes or so and then wipe it away with a damp cloth. Finally, rinse off the tile and grout with hot water.[9]
- Porous tile and stone will be damaged by exposure to acid, so avoid directly cleaning them with lemon juice. Keep a paper towel handy to quickly wipe any lemon paste off of the tile as you go.
- If you are using this method to clean all of the grout within your floors or shower, you may need to juice upwards of 6 or 7 lemons to create enough bleaching paste. For small patches, the juice of 1 lemon will be sufficient.
- Remove limescale buildup from taps with a lemon half. Cut a lemon in half crosswise. Press it directly onto the end of the tap so that the lemon flesh is "hugging" the tap and totally covering the calcified area. Place a plastic baggie over the lemon and tap, pulling it upwards to hold the lemon in place. Pull the open end of the bag closed around the tap and secure it in place with a rubber band. Leave the lemon in place overnight.[10]
- The following day, remove the lemon and wipe away the loosened limescale buildup with a cleaning cloth. Finally, rinse the tap off with hot water.
- This can be done on shower heads, bathtub faucets, and bathroom or kitchen faucets.
- Eliminate hard water rings from a toilet bowl with a salted lemon. Hard water can leave a stubborn ring around the water line of a toilet bowl. To remove these stains, slice a lemon in half crosswise and sprinkle coarse salt onto the cut side. Scrub over the hard water stain with the salted lemon and watch as the acid and abrasion erase the stain. Finally, use a toilet brush or damp sponge to wash away the lemon pulp.[11]
- Shutting off the water to the toilet before you start cleaning can be useful, especially if the stain is sitting at or just below the waterline.
EditWashing with Lemon Around the House - Spray glass and mirrors with a lemon-water solution. Mix of warm water with the juice of 1 medium-sized lemon, which is about .[12] Pour this solution into a clean spray bottle. Seal it up and shake it to mix the liquids. Spritz the lemon-water solution onto a dirty glass surface. Wipe away the grime using a microfiber cleaning cloth or paper towel.[13]
- This solution works well for a variety of glass surfaces, including window panes, shower doors, glass mirrors, and even vases and stemware.
- Multiply this recipe and soak glassware in a bowl filled with the solution.[14]
- Mop and polish hardwood floors with hot water, lemon, and olive oil. First sweep or vacuum the floors to remove crumbs, dust, and other debris. In a bucket, mix a solution of of hot water, of olive oil, and of lemon juice. Submerge a mop into this solution and wring it out until it's just damp. Then mop the floor with this solution and let the hardwood dry completely.[15]
- The water and lemon juice will clean the floors, while the olive oil will condition the wood and leave your floors gleaming.
- For engineered hardwood floors, consult the manufacturer's maintenance directions and complete a spot-test before using this method. Avoid cleaning porous tile flooring in this manner, as it may get damaged.
- Bleach white linens and garments with hot water and lemon juice. Fill a sink or basin with of hot water and add of fresh lemon juice. (This will require about 2 lemons.) Soak the linens or clothing items in the lemon-water. Depending on how discolored the items are, you can leave them to soak for just 1 hour or overnight. After they've soaked in the lemon bleach, launder the garments as usual.[16]
- You can slice 2 whole lemons and add them to the water instead of extracting the juice.
- You may also pour the lemon-water into the laundry machine to continue the bleaching process.
- Avoid using this method for cleaning silk. It works best on cotton and polyester.
- Scrub rust stains out of clothing using lemon juice and cream of tartar. Squeeze approximately of fresh lemon juice directly onto the rust stain. (A lemon half should yield more than enough juice.) Then, sprinkle about of cream of tartar over the stain and scrub it in with your fingers. Let the stain-removing paste soak into the garment for 15 minutes and scrub the stain again until it disappears. Finally, rinse off the paste and launder the item as usual.[17]
- Reduce or increase the amount of lemon juice and cream of tartar depending on the size of the stain.
- You may need to repeat the process 2 or more times for stubborn stains.
- This method is suitable for cotton and polyester, but should not be used on silk.
- Use a salted lemon half to clean grill and barbecue grates. Prepare by slicing a lemon in half crosswise and dipping the cut end in coarse salt. Then turn the grill to a high heat setting and allow the grates to warm up. Once they're hot, turn the heat off (or to a low setting) and put on heat-protective gloves. Take the lemon and roughly scrub the salted side over the grates. The acid and abrasion will remove baked-on food residue.[18]
- If you like to clean with white vinegar, you can use lemon juice to help neutralize the scent. Just mix in a little lemon juice with the vinegar, and adjust the amount if you'd like a little extra lemony freshness.[19]
- Always test lemon juice (alone or mixed with any other cleaning agents) on a small inconspicuous area before cleaning.
- Select fresh lemons instead of store-bought lemon juice for best results. Older lemons or already-used lemons can also be used as long as they still retain some flesh and juice.
- Use a citrus juicer or citrus reamer to extract the fresh lemon juice. Or simply squeeze the juice through a strainer into a small bowl.
- Place a cut-up lemon or a bowl of lemon juice in your fridge to mask unpleasant odors and keep it smelling fresh.
- Add of lemon juice to your dish soap when you wash the dishes. This will enhance the scent of the soap and increase its grease-fighting power.[20]
- Never mix lemon juice and bleach, since doing so can produce toxic chlorine gas.[21]
- While lemon juice is wonderful at removing food stains, if the surface you're cleaning (such as a food storage container, a cutting board, or a countertop) has come into contact with raw meat, you should clean it with a more powerful disinfectant before its next use.[22]
- Lemon juice will go off after a few weeks. Use up your homemade cleaning solutions quickly and prepare fresh batches the next time you need them.[23]
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