| How to Cope with Being Bored Posted: 26 May 2021 01:00 AM PDT Everyone gets bored sometimes, but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with! If you're looking for a few creative ways to beat boredom, we've got you covered. Below you'll find a list of fun activities you can try to pass the time on a dull afternoon. We'll also touch on some things you can try if the boredom is starting to get you down or making you feel a bit lonely. [Edit]Crank up the music. - Music tends to make almost everything more fun. Whether you're stuck doing boring chores, trying to pass a dull day at work, or just aren't sure how to fill your free time, listening to a few good tunes can help. Stick with upbeat music that you enjoy to help you feel reenergized and engaged.[1]
- Try making a playlist of your favorite tunes on Spotify or tuning into an internet radio station that you're unfamiliar with.
- Check online to see if any of your favorite artists have any live streams coming up.[2]
[Edit]Have a solo dance party. - Close your door, put on some tunes, and bust a move! Dancing is cathartic, it boosts your mood, gets your heart rate up, and it's just plain fun. Since you're alone, you can really let loose without worrying about being judged or feeling silly. Put on something with a beat and dance an afternoon away.[3]
- If you like disco, anything by Donna Summer or the BeeGees will get you moving.
- If classic rock with a beat is more your speed, try Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now."[4]
- If you love a good club hit, check out Lady Gaga's "Applause," Rihanna's "Don't Stop the Music," and Beyonce's "Countdown."
- If you're a K-pop fan, you can't go wrong with BTS! Start with "Telepathy" and go from there.[5]
[Edit]Create a vision board. - Vision boards allow you to set goals and get crafty all at once! Start by choosing any goal or project you want to focus on. Then, grab a stack of magazines and cut out images that reflect your goal in some way. Arrange the images on poster board and glue or tape them in place. Then, prop up the board somewhere in your room where you can look at it often and feel inspired.[6]
- If you don't have magazines, print images from Pinterest or Instagram.
- Create a digital board if you prefer to work that way. For example, use Pinterest or Tumblr, or download a vision board app.[7]
[Edit]Take a class. - Learning something new is a great way to pass time. You can check out your local community college for classes or browse available classes online (some of those might even be free!) You never know what you might end up being awesome at.[8] If you're looking for ideas, you might consider:
- Signing up for an online art class.[9]
- Checking out improv classes at a local theater.
- Streaming a cooking class from your kitchen.
- Taking a foreign language class or using a language learning app.[10]
- Learning to knit on YouTube.[11]
[Edit]Put together a puzzle. - Stimulate your mind with an epic jigsaw puzzle. Putting together a jigsaw puzzle is a fun way to spend an afternoon indoors, and you can do it alone or with friends/family. All you need is a large, flat surface where you can spread all of your pieces out.[12]
- If you aren't feeling super motivated to work on personal projects, completing a puzzle might provide the mini confidence boost you need.
- As an added bonus, studies show that working on puzzles reduces stress![13]
[Edit]Play a game. - You have tons of options whether you're solo or with your crew. If you're stuck at home by yourself, try playing a video game, doing crosswords or Soduku, or dealing out a few rounds of Solitaire. If you have friends or family around, board games and card games can be a blast.[14]
[Edit]Build a fort in your room. - Grab some blankets and embrace your inner child. Building a fort is just good, silly fun! Gather some blankets, pillows, and couch cushions and build your masterpiece. Sprawl out on a few comfy pillows and spend an afternoon reading or watching movies in your fort.[15]
[Edit]Let yourself daydream. - Daydreaming can help you feel more relaxed and content. Allowing your mind to wander freely can be a beautiful thing. If your mind tends to wander into negative places, picture yourself in your happy place, like on a gorgeous beach or in a beautiful forest. Give yourself permission to unwind and let your mind go.[16]
- You might also spend time thinking about a fond memory or mentally reliving an amazing experience you had as a child.
[Edit]Stream a TV series or read a trilogy. - There's nothing wrong with binge-watching a show occasionally. Coping with boredom doesn't have to mean filling up your time with as many productive tasks as possible! If you're feeling mentally or emotionally exhausted, honor those feelings. Let yourself binge-watch a series or read all day! Think of it as a mental vacation so you can recharge.[17]
[Edit]Connect with friends and family. - Spend some quality time with your tribe. Boredom can feel lonely and claustrophobic, especially if you're stuck in the house. Try reaching out to a friend or family member online or calling them up for a chat. Or you can set up a Zoom meeting with friends or host a streaming party with your siblings![18]
[Edit]Turn mundane tasks into games. - Dull activities don't have to be relentlessly monotonous! It may sound silly, but this can help you engage more with what you're doing and pass the time faster. For example, if you hate doing dishes, challenge yourself to do them as fast as you can. Can you beat your time from yesterday?[19]
- If you're in a boring meeting, make a game of counting how many times Bill in Accounting shakes his head or how often Ellen from Sales clears her throat.
[Edit]Join a group or volunteer. - Try this if boredom is starting to make you feel a bit lonely. Do what you can to get outside of your own head a little! Join a club or sports team so you can mingle with people who share your interests. Or you could volunteer at a soup kitchen or women's shelter, sign up to read to the elderly at a nearby nursing home, or mentor a young person in your community.[20]
- If you're interested in activism, consider volunteering at an animal shelter or joining an environmental preservation group.
- If you can't physically volunteer, look into ways you can help community organizations remotely.[21]
[Edit]Create a to-do list if you feel aimless. - Structuring your day can make it feel more meaningful. Boredom can make everything seem a little pointless. If you want some structure, try starting your day by making a list of tasks you want to accomplish. If that sounds too boring, make a list of things you want to explore or learn that day![22]
[Edit]Try journaling if boredom is making you anxious. - Writing in a journal can help you explore thoughts and emotions. If boredom is bumming you out a bit, you're not alone—a lot of people feel this way when they get bored. Writing or drawing in a journal can help you work through emotions, process thoughts, and learn more about yourself. It can also be fun! Give yourself freedom to put whatever you want in your journal and see what emerges.[23]
- If you aren't sure what to write, try making a list of things you're grateful for or describe the events of your day in detail.
- Avoid negative coping mechanisms like drinking, smoking, drugs, gambling, or stirring up drama. Those might seem like good ideas in the moment, but they aren't healthy and won't fulfill you.[24]
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| How to Edit Google Sheets on Mobile Posted: 25 May 2021 05:00 PM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to open and edit a spreadsheet in Google Sheets on your phone or tablet. Before you get started, you'll want to upload your spreadsheet to your Google Drive if you haven't already done so. You'll also need the Google Sheets app, which you can download for free from the App Store or Play Store. [Edit]Opening the Spreadsheet - Upload the spreadsheet to Google Drive. If you made the spreadsheet yourself or someone else shared it with you, you can skip this step, as the file is already in your Google Drive. If you haven't already installed Drive, you can download it from the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iPhone/iPad). Then, use these steps to upload the spreadsheet:
- Tap the + at the bottom-right corner and select Upload.
- Tap Browse.
- Select your spreadsheet to upload it.
- Open Google Sheets. It's the icon with a green sheet of paper and a white table inside.
- If you haven't already installed Google Sheets on your phone or tablet, you can get it for free from the Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iPhone/iPad).
- If you're not already signed in, tap SIGN IN at the bottom-left corner to log in with your Google account.
- Tap the folder icon. It's in the bar at the top of the screen. This opens the "Open a file" menu.
- Tap . This takes you to your Google Drive.
- If you received an email or notification that someone shared a Google Sheets file with you, tap Shared with me to view shared files. You can also tap the link in the message you received from the person sharing the file to open it in Sheets.
- Tap the spreadsheet to open it. This opens the spreadsheet for editing.
- You can close the spreadsheet at any time by tapping the back button at the top-left corner.
- Any changes you make to the spreadsheet while editing will save automatically.
[Edit]Editing a Cell - Double-tap a cell. This opens the keyboard and allows you to edit or enter data.[1]
- You can also tap the cell once and tap the pencil icon at the bottom-right corner to open the cell for editing.
- Type into the cell. If you want to enter a value, just type it right into the cell. If you want to enter a formula, type it into the "fx" bar above the keyboard.
- Format text inside your cell. To change the way the text looks while editing a cell, tap and hold the text you want to format, and then choose one of the formatting options at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the B to make the text bold.
- Tap the underlined A to select a text color.
- Tap one of the sets of horizontal lines to align the text in the desired position.
- Tap the tilted paint can to select a cell background color.
- For additional options, tap the A at the top to expand the formatting panel at the bottom of the screen. See the Formatting Cells method for more information on the formatting options.
- Tap the checkmark to close the keyboard. This returns you to the primary spreadsheet view.
[Edit]Formatting Cells - Select the cells you want to format. If you want to add special formatting to one or more cells, such as colors and text styles, you'll need to select the cells first. To do this, tap one cell you want to format, and then drag one of the blue dots at its corner to highlight all cells you want to format.
- Tap the at the top. This opens the formatting menu at the bottom.
- Use the options on the tab to format text. Here you can:
- Make the text bold, italicized, underlined, and/or strike-through.
- Tap one of the alignment options (the horizontal lines) to left-align, right-align, or center the text.
- Use the options with horizontal lines and arrows to align the text to the top, middle, or bottom of each cell.
- Scroll down to adjust the font size, text color, font face, and rotation.
- Use the options on the tab to format the cell(s). This tab is to the right of the Text tab at the top of the menu panel. Here you can:
- Tap Fill color to apply a color to the background of the selected cells.
- Tap Borders to customizes the lines around each cell.
- Choose to wrap text in each cell.
- Merge the existing cells into a single cell.
- Adjust the number format (for dates, times, currencies, etc.) and decimal places.
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| How to Dry Black Pepper Posted: 25 May 2021 09:00 AM PDT Drying the pepper berry into a peppercorn is the most important step in the production of black pepper. Doing it right leaves you with glossy, beautiful black peppercorns full of flavour, ready to show you why this spice a cornerstone of cooking. Like most good things, this takes labour and time, but it can be done without any expensive equipment. [Edit]When do you harvest pepper berries to dry into black pepper? - Harvest each spike when it is just beginning to change colour. Look at the spikes on your plants and pick any that have mostly green berries, with 1-2 berries turning a brighter colour (yellow or red).[1] Black pepper is made from pepper berries that are just barely starting to mature. Spikes at different stages of maturity won't end up black.
- There are several cultivars of black pepper plants, and their green fruit colour can range from grey-green to dark green to yellow-green.[2] The exact colour change depends on the cultivar, but it should be easy to notice.
- If you are drying pepper for yourself, you can speed things up by picking all the spikes at the same time, even if some aren't fully mature yet. Keep in mind you'll end up with a mix of green, black, and white peppercorns, though (farmers don't do this because they want all the peppercorns to be black).[3]
[Edit]How do you prepare fresh pepper for drying? - Ferment the intact spikes in the sun to improve the scent. After harvesting, leave the spikes intact without removing any berries. Place the spikes out in the sun in a single layer. This initial 'fermentation' or 'first drying' is optional but recommended, as it helps breaks down some compounds in the plant to create a better black colour in the final peppercorn.[4]
- This step may vary the most between different growers in different parts of the world, when it is done at all; it can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days.[5] The details aren't important for a home project, but if you're growing to sell, you can try experimenting with different lengths to see how it affects the final result.
- If they're outside, they'll need constant supervision to prevent birds from eating the riper berries. If you're making a small batch at home, it's easier to place them next to a window.
- Blanch the berries in boiling water for 5-6 minutes to kill microbes. Put the pepper spikes inside a fine mesh sieve, or (for large batches) a clean, food-safe cloth bag on the end of a stick. Lower the container into boiling water and leave it for several minutes. Blanching improves the flavour, colour, and scent of the pepper and can help the berries dry more quickly.[6]
- If you're in a hurry, it's fine to blanch the berries in water as low as 60ºC (140ºF) for 30 seconds or so.[7]
- Knock the individual berries off the spikes. Let the spikes cool a bit after blanching them. Then, rub the spikes between your hands, trample them with your feet, or put them in containers and beat them with sticks.[8] This helps separate the berries from the broken stems and other plant parts.
- Wash your hands, feet (if you're trampling berries), and equipment thoroughly before separating the berries from the stems.
- For larger harvests, you can use automated threshing equipment to make the process easier.
[Edit]How do you sun-dry pepper? - Lay the berries on a clean, dry surface in direct sunlight. Keep the layer as thin as possible, with minimal overlap of berries. For large harvests, leave pathways between the berries so you can walk between them and reach them all with a rake.[9]
- Rake the berries every 3-4 hours to turn them over. This promotes even drying and helps prevent mould from developing on the berries. Supervise constantly to protect the berries against animals and rain.[10]
- Don't be too discouraged if some of the berries get wet, fouled by birds, or just go mouldy on their own. It's normal to lose a large percentage of the crop.[11] Just throw them away and focus on the rest.
- Gather the peppercorns after several days of drying them. Let the berries dry for at least 2-3 days in very hot, dry weather, or as many as 12 days in cool, humid weather.[12] A quick test used in Sri Lanka is to stop drying when you can put your hand into a pile of peppercorns and they stick to your hairs.[13]
[Edit]How do you dry pepper in a drying machine or oven? - Place the berries in a single layer inside the machine. Any forced-air dryer or convection dryer will work as long as it doesn't get too hot. You can even use an oven with a low-temperature "warm" setting, if you have a very small amount of pepper to dry.
- Dry the pepper at 55ºC (130ºF) until it reaches 12% water content. This temperature is recommended for best colour and flavour.[14] Higher temperatures work as long as the pepper never gets above 70ºC (160ºF).[15] The amount of time varies based on many factors, but this often takes less than a day.[16]
- Many drying machines don't stay at a constant temperature, so check often.
- If you are drying pepper for your own use, the exact water percentage doesn't matter. Just take out the pepper when they turn into black peppercorns.
- If you are growing pepper for sale or transport, measure the water content with chemistry equipment. You can use a Dean-Stark apparatus with toluene, or the Karl Fischer method (by hand or with an automated Karl Fischer titrator).[17]
[Edit]How do you process black peppercorns for storage? - Clean and sort the dried peppercorns. In a typical harvest, only about ⅓ of the green berries end up as usable black peppercorns.[18] Remove any stems or leaves that you see and toss out any peppercorns that are broken or the wrong size/colour. If you're selling the pepper, you could sell some of the defective ones separately to be turned into black pepper oil.[19]
- A sieve and/or a winnowing basket can help you remove dust and separate out different grades of pepper. Other types of sorting can be done by hand, but this is much easier with specialised machines. If you sell your pepper to a processing plant, these machines might be available there.
- The main factor in how many black peppercorns are usable is the cultivar of pepper. In Malaysia, for example, the cultivars "Semongok Emas," "Nyerigai," and "India" can have a yield over 40%.[20]
- Store whole peppercorns in clean, airtight containers for 3-4 years. Ideally, these should be brand-new, but you can reuse containers if you clean them thoroughly. Never reuse a container that has been used for non-food products, and keep the containers away from gardening products like pesticides.[21] Store the peppercorns in a cool, dark area and use them within 3-4 years.[22]
- An airtight material such as glass or plastic is best to prevent the loss of flavour and excessive drying. If using polypropylene plastic, seal the edges with heat to make them airtight. Avoid polythene, which does not stop flavour loss.[23]
- If using jute bags or other cloth bags, do not label them with ink, since it can seep through the bag. A paper tag is better.[24]
- If you are processing a large amount of black pepper for sale, store it in its own room away from other foods.[25]
- Although 12% is the maximum moisture content, drying the pepper further helps protect it during transport.[26] Of course, as it loses more water, the pepper also loses weight, so you'll have fewer kilos of pepper to sell.
- Some people dry the intact spikes, which makes it easier to remove the dried peppercorns afterward. To do this, you'll need a way to hang the spikes in the air and revolve them regularly to dry them on all sides.[27]
[Edit]Warnings - Always transport black pepper in cool, dry, well-ventilated vehicles. Protect the containers from moisture with absorbent cloths, mats, and/or anti-condensation films and paints. Black pepper also releases its own water into the air, so do not ship it with other moisture-sensitive products.[28]
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