Kirsten Parker, MFA

How to Do Anything

Achieve your dreams by following these stepsWhen you imagine what your life will look like in the future, you probably picture yourself achieving your dreams. Whether your goal is running a marathon, writing a book, lear...

How to

Live

How you can fill every day with meaning and joy Life is happening all around you, but you may struggle to figure out how to really live. How you live your life is up to you, and making choices that feel right to you is ...

How to Think Before You Speak (And Why It's Important)

Learn to approach conversations thoughtfully & be a better listenerThinking before you speak is an important skill to master for all kinds of situations. This comprehensive guide will help you learn how to think before s...

How to

Have an Attractive Personality

Being attractive comes more from your personality than from your appearance, and demonstrating an attractive personality is key to making friends and having lasting relationships. To have an attractive personality, culti...

How to

Be Grown Up

Being a grown up is a lot of work, but it's very rewarding and well worth the effort. You can't live irresponsibly forever, and at a certain age you'll need to start taking care of yourself, taking responsibility for you...

How to

Let Go of Doubts

Doubts cause people many problems. They lead to a host of feelings including insecurity, reduced self-esteem, frustration, depression, and despair. Remember that doubt is normal, and everyone goes through it. In order to...

Taking Responsibility for Your Actions: How to Do It and Why It’s Important

Discover the benefits of owning up to your actions Do you want to feel like you’re more in control of your life? Taking responsibility is when you stop blaming others for your choices and recognize you’re in the dri...

How to

Be Tough

Being tough is about much more than talking a big game. Tough people handle difficult situations with strength and grace. They stay positive instead of letting cynicism rule the day, and they're the ones who volunteer to...

How to

Get People to Listen to You

What can you do when you feel like a friend, family member, or colleague isn't really paying attention to you? Thankfully, being an assertive and engaging speaker is easier than you might think! With these simple tips, y...

How to

Have a Great Personality

Personalities are our characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and having a great personality isn't about trying to be like other people. It's about finding what is great about you and making that cl...

How to

Impress Your Friends

Your friends are the people you hang out with and look toward having a good time. You may feel some pressure to impress them to prove that you are cool and likable. While your friends should never judge you for who you a...

How to

Be Unique

While you likely have a lot in common with the people around you, you’re definitely one-of-a-kind! Being unique can be an asset, so it’s understandable that you’d want to play up what makes you unique. If you want ...

How to

Appreciate Yourself

Low self-esteem can trap you in a terrible cycle: the worse you feel about yourself, the more you beat yourself up. Self-help advice often falls flat because these struggles make you feel powerless: if you don't feel in ...

How to

Develop Personality

Developing your personality starts with understanding yourself. Evaluate what traits you see in yourself, and what you want to improve. Identify and focus on the positive personality traits that strengthen your confide...

How to

Live Free

Sometimes we can't help but get stuck living inside of a box, doing the same thing over and over, worrying about what other people will think of us and our actions. If you want to break out of that box and learn to live ...

How to

Escape Your Life

Life can be hard, and sometimes you need an escape. Luckily, you have many options for escaping your life! Start by taking a mental break, which can provide you with a short-term escape. If you need something longer, try...

“I Hear You”: Definition, Usage, & Similar Phrases

Learn everything you need to know about using “I hear you” When someone says, “I hear you,” it’s not always clear what they mean. Are they being sympathetic or dismissive? It can sometimes be difficult to tell....

A Simple Guide to Feeling Alive Again

Become your most positive, energetic, and creative self Everyone feels sluggish, sad, or a bit dead inside every now and then. If you want to give your body a good shake and wake that soul back up, wikiHow is here to hel...

How to

Keep Positive During Hard Times

The old expression about seeing a glass as half-full or half-empty may have a ring of truth to it. When you’re dealing with tough times, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. A positive outlook can really help you cope with...

How to Treat People How You Want to Be Treated

A complete guide to improving how you treat others Respect in interpersonal relationships means honoring and valuing other people even if you do not agree with their views or actions. Respecting yourself is also importan...