how to Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/tag/how-to/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:49:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Seize The Moment! How To Conquer Performance Anxiety https://youthareawesome.com/seize-the-moment-how-to-conquer-performance-anxiety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seize-the-moment-how-to-conquer-performance-anxiety https://youthareawesome.com/seize-the-moment-how-to-conquer-performance-anxiety/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:49:04 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117369 Whether is a piano recital, dance competition, or big presentation, performance anxiety makes itself known in every field, whether its sports or music. Performance anxiety can get so severe that it can impact your everyday life and mental health, hindering your ability to do your best. There’s nothing worse than working hard just to get […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/seize-the-moment-how-to-conquer-performance-anxiety/feed/ 0 Finals Week or My Final Week? How to Survive Exam Season https://youthareawesome.com/finals-week-or-my-final-week-how-to-survive-exam-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=finals-week-or-my-final-week-how-to-survive-exam-season https://youthareawesome.com/finals-week-or-my-final-week-how-to-survive-exam-season/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:03:22 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117019 When it comes to studying for exams and surviving exam season, there are a multitude of resources online. They tell you to study every day, eat certain foods to keep your brain sharp, and to take breaks every half an hour or less. These tools work perfectly for some people, but aren’t so ideal for […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/finals-week-or-my-final-week-how-to-survive-exam-season/feed/ 2 First Time Volunteering? Here’s What No One Tells You https://youthareawesome.com/first-time-volunteering-heres-what-no-one-tells-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-time-volunteering-heres-what-no-one-tells-you https://youthareawesome.com/first-time-volunteering-heres-what-no-one-tells-you/#comments Wed, 14 May 2025 15:26:35 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116844 Volunteering is often known as a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but for those new to it, it can feel pretty intimidating. Signing up is the easy part, but actually showing up? That’s where most people feel the most anxious. My first time volunteering was nerve-wracking, but I ended up learning so much along the way. […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/first-time-volunteering-heres-what-no-one-tells-you/feed/ 1 Create Your Own Lava Lamp: A Fun DIY Experiment https://youthareawesome.com/create-your-own-lava-lamp-a-fun-diy-experiment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=create-your-own-lava-lamp-a-fun-diy-experiment Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:59:53 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116442 Remember the mesmerizing glow and soothing motion of lava lamps? While they might feel like a retro relic from the ’70s, they’re still a favorite for creating a little magic at home. The good news? You don’t need to buy one—you can make your very own with just a few simple materials and steps! Not […]

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]]> How to Make A Tomato Soup https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-make-a-tomato-soup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-a-tomato-soup Sun, 20 Apr 2025 05:11:23 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116570 A simple homemade dish, and yet super delicious Personally, I have never made a tomato soup on my own. However, when I go out to eat, often I cannot help but be drawn to that delicious picture of a tomato soup on the menu. Since I was small, I have always liked the unique taste […]

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]]> Tips for a Better Vision https://youthareawesome.com/tips-for-a-better-vision/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-for-a-better-vision Sat, 29 Mar 2025 19:06:54 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116162 Possessing a good vision: an indispensable part of health In our modern age, nearsightedness, or myopia, is rapidly rising in rate, particularly for kids and teenagers. In fact, it is estimated that about 30% of Canadians have myopia with this percentage expected to only grow higher in the years ahead. According to the Cleveland Clinic, […]

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]]> Tips for better movie-watching experiences https://youthareawesome.com/tips-for-better-movie-watching-experiences/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-for-better-movie-watching-experiences Sun, 23 Mar 2025 02:11:16 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116021 Movies: A Great Way of Entertainment Chances are, we have all seen films in our lives. Whether it’s that horror film which keeps the audience alert the entire way, or the cartoon movie from your childhood that evokes a special sense of nostalgia, our society has access to many different options of films. In school, […]

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]]> Beautiful Banana Bread https://youthareawesome.com/beautiful-banana-bread/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beautiful-banana-bread Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:03:23 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113611 Have you tried banana bread before? If you haven’t – What. Are. You. Doing? delicacy ranks very highly amongst the list of my most favourite sweet treats. And on top of tasting so good, it’s somewhat healthy too! Today, I’m going to give you a quick and easy recipe for making some superb tasting banana […]

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]]> How to Build a Snowman https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-build-a-snowman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-build-a-snowman Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:37:24 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113346 Did you know that there are actually many benefits to making a snowman? Even though I have never personally done it, I would like to utilize this winter to learn this wonderful skill! Making snowmen is probably considered by many Canadians to be a “classic” skill, but it really keeps our holiday spirits alive. I […]

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]]> Fun Activities To Do During the Summer https://youthareawesome.com/fun-activities-to-do-during-the-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fun-activities-to-do-during-the-summer Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:50:05 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112739 Featured Photo by Raphaël Biscaldi on Unsplash Welcome to June, the start of summer! Summer is the favorite season for many people around the world. The warm (and often hot) weather means that individuals can choose to partake in a greater variety of outdoor activities than they can in winter. In this article, I will […]

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]]> How to become better at public speaking https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-become-better-at-public-speaking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-become-better-at-public-speaking Sun, 09 Jun 2024 17:07:50 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112667 Public Speaking–Truly an important life skill Public speaking is a skill that both kids and adults use in their daily lives. In fact, no matter which occupation an individual holds, they will likely need to be able to speak confidently to communicate with a group of others in a public setting. Public speaking can range […]

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]]> Tips on working out https://youthareawesome.com/tips-on-working-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-on-working-out Mon, 29 Apr 2024 02:53:31 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112331 Featured Image by alba1970 from Pixabay Truly an important activity It is widely accepted that individuals generally should exercise for at least half an hour each day to maintain ideal physical conditions. Exercising not only boosts your immune system, but it also helps to maintain a positive overall emotional well-being. Exercising prevents many common diseases, and can […]

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]]> Ways We Can Responsibly Reduce Water Usage https://youthareawesome.com/ways-we-can-responsibly-reduce-water-usage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ways-we-can-responsibly-reduce-water-usage Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:35:21 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112050 Why reduce our water usage? We all use water in our daily lives. Water is the single most important thing for all biological organisms to survive and thrive, so it may seem somewhat counterintuitive to restrain our water usage. Yet we hear this all the time, with the local and larger-scale governments all over the […]

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]]> 6 Effective Studying Strategies For Students https://youthareawesome.com/6-effective-study-strategies-for-students/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-effective-study-strategies-for-students Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:56:01 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111155 The Problem With exam finals coming up, I’m sure that if you’re a student, you have been dreading this period of time for a while. And if you’re like me, you’ve probably heard a lot of reminders from your parents, teachers, and friends that it’s important to study. However, you probably haven’t heard strategies on how […]

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]]> Knitting for beginners https://youthareawesome.com/knitting-for-beginners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=knitting-for-beginners Mon, 23 May 2022 16:21:41 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=108454 I’ve often heard that knitting is a hobby that our grandmas have. My grandma made me a really cute beanie and a pair of socks, and I was intrigued by her ability to make something so warm and cozy from a pair of needles and yarn. So, I asked her to teach it to me. […]

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]]> A Mouthwatering Delicacy: Pizza Bread https://youthareawesome.com/a-mouthwatering-delicacy-pizza-bread/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-mouthwatering-delicacy-pizza-bread Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:52:50 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=107408 Crunch! As your friend chews on the slightly burnt part of her bread, she slowly yanks the smooth cheese. She eats her bread so seamlessly. Meanwhile, you have yet to finish the same salad that you pack for school almost every day. But change is always fun, and maybe it’s time that you treat your […]

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]]> A Journey to Self-Acceptance https://youthareawesome.com/a-journey-to-self-acceptance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-journey-to-self-acceptance Sat, 26 Feb 2022 02:40:36 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=106037 “Love yourself in every possible way” are the littlest words that could teach us a lot about the significance of reflecting on our capabilities and strengths. I believe a lot of people sometimes underrate their potential as their minor flaws become dominating in their thoughts. I have experienced this feeling before various times, but now […]

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]]> Easiest Creamy Pasta Dish https://youthareawesome.com/easiest-creamy-pasta-dish/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easiest-creamy-pasta-dish Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:20:56 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=103296 This creamy mushroom pasta dish is one of the first pastas I ever made and it has quickly become my family’s (especially my brother’s) favourite. It only takes around 20 minutes and is sure to satisfy all your cravings! Ingredients (for 4 servings): 1.25 cups of dried short pasta (any shape will work) Half a […]

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]]> How To Write Poetry: For Noobs https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-write-poetry-for-noobs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-write-poetry-for-noobs Mon, 24 May 2021 17:21:12 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=102893 Introduction (because I’m a civilized human): Hey, y’all! Hope you’re doing well! As the title suggests, if you’re a noob at poetry, you’ve come to the right place. For this blog post, I wanted to take a shot at poetry. I might also admit that I wrote this poem for school a while back, but […]

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]]> How to Draw Realistic Eyes https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-draw-realistic-eyes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-draw-realistic-eyes https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-draw-realistic-eyes/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2021 01:11:09 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=101132 All of us amateur artists have heard, or indeed experienced, how difficult it is to draw realistic eyes (although I would contest that the nose is the hardest facial feature). Whether you’re doodling in the corner of your math homework or trying to capture the likeness of a model, there are many components involved in […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-draw-realistic-eyes/feed/ 1 The 5 Best Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas https://youthareawesome.com/the-5-best-last-minute-christmas-gift-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-5-best-last-minute-christmas-gift-ideas Wed, 25 Dec 2019 01:04:02 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=98983 Tis the holiday season. Sure, “Christmas isn’t just about the gifts”. But in reality, the presents do play a big part in Christmas celebration. Whether you’ve been invited to a last minute Christmas party, or you got the invite for the party two months before hand, and still managed to leave the gift buying until […]

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]]> A Simple Guide to Modern Calligraphy https://youthareawesome.com/calligraphy-inspiration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=calligraphy-inspiration Mon, 25 Nov 2019 04:09:28 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=98707 Calligraphy is the art of forming beautiful symbols by hand and arranging them well. Do you remember learning how to handwrite in cursive in elementary school? It was comprised of the tedious tracing worksheets and exercises for a style of writing that we would never use again! I have always had a profound fascination with […]

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]]> 5 Things You Should Know Before Your First Concert https://youthareawesome.com/5-concert/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-concert Thu, 07 Dec 2017 15:28:50 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=90457 Concerts. An exhilarating experience that evokes a unique rush of excitement and joy, yet also a laborious and draining challenge. My first concert experience was during Stampede 2014 at the Coca-Cola stage, eagerly waiting for A Great Big World. We didn’t know any songs by them other than “Say Something“, but we still decided to wait […]

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]]> How to Write an Essay Like an AP Student https://youthareawesome.com/write-essay-ap-student/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=write-essay-ap-student Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:23:19 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=87362 With exams just around the corner, I figured what better way to prepare for exam season then by extending some of the tips and tricks I’ve learned from my AP English class! These guidelines have really boosted my performance in English, and I came to the conclusion that others would benefit too. Therefore, If you […]

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]]> Photo editing made fun with PicMonkey https://youthareawesome.com/photo-editing-made-fun-with-picmonkey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=photo-editing-made-fun-with-picmonkey Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:02:27 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=59381 PicMonkey is a free photo editing website that I use to create visuals for my blog posts. Today, I’m going to share easy tricks and tips to adding some jazz to your images. First off, why should you edit your photos at all?  Whether it’s for blogging or personal use, photo editing can give images […]

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]]> Integrate multimedia in your WordPress post through auto-embeds https://youthareawesome.com/wordpress-auto-embed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wordpress-auto-embed Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:28:02 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=44902 In case you didn’t know, Youth Are Awesome is hosted on WordPress. Being a blogger means having multimedia-oriented features to convey your posts effectively, so for example, we YAA bloggers frequently turn to YouTube to share viral videos of the day to crack a laugh out of you readers. 😀 To incorporate these mediums of […]

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]]> How to: Meditate https://youthareawesome.com/to-meditate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=to-meditate Wed, 22 May 2013 17:18:06 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=42820 Meditation can be a successful tool to calm the mind and increase focus and attention span. Think of it as working out your mind even though there’s no real work to it other than determination and patience. Step 1: Set aside enough time in your daily routine for meditating. Use a gentle alarm/reminder and start with 5 – 10 minutes and […]

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]]> The Perfect Messy Bun https://youthareawesome.com/perfect-messy-bun/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=perfect-messy-bun Fri, 03 May 2013 15:53:57 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=42406   Whether you are really bored or actually are intrigued by the topic of creating a perfect messy bun, this is the perfect place for you to be. I believe creating a messy bun that actually looks good is an essential skill all young ladies must learn.From everyday people on the street to celebrities at […]

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]]> How to: Take care of your headphones https://youthareawesome.com/to-care-headphones/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=to-care-headphones Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:19:01 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=42061 Every one has issues with headphones: some have the individual piece cover breaking, unexpected loss of sound in one of the headphones, TANGLING!! In short, these lovely equipment are rather shifty and break down easy. There’s two things you can do to prolong the expiry date: Use a headphones case: It prevents your headphones from external pressures […]

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]]> How to: Use a Polaroid Instant Camera https://youthareawesome.com/to-polaroid-instant-camera/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=to-polaroid-instant-camera Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:07:56 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=41150 Since I got my polaroid camera I have been taking pictures non stop. However at the beginning, it took awhile for me to get it to work to it’s full potential. Loading the film into the camera So first of you open up the cameras film cartridge by moving the button underneath the front trigger […]

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