Article: You will need 1 to 2 tablespoons of citric acid per 4 cups (1 liter) of water. You can find citric acid in the canning department of grocery stores. It may also be labeled as "sour soda" instead. Stir with a spoon to mix the citric acid into the water. If you are using a smaller, single-cup brewer, such as a K10 Mini Plus or a K130 Brewer, consider using 1 cup (240 milliliters) of liquid citric acid instead. The citric acid will dissolve any lime scale build-up inside your machine. Make sure the cup matches the brew size so that you do not get any spills. You can also use a larger cup. The citric acid will flow into the Keurig and dissolve any build-up inside. Keep repeating until the reservoir is empty. If you are using a small brewer, such as the K10 Mini Plus or a K130 Brewer, then turn it off just as it begins to brew and let it sit for 30 minutes. Once the reservoir is empty, take it out of the Keurig and refill it using cool water. Put it back into the Keurig once it is full. The machine will still have some citric acid inside, so you will need to flush it out. If you don't, you will get a bad taste the next time you try to brew coffee. After you brew a cup of hot water, pour the water into the sink and replace the mug beneath the dispenser. If you are using a small brewer, such as the K10 Mini Plus or a K130 Brewer, then you will need to run the water through it about six times.
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Prepare the citric acid solution. Pour the citric acid solution into the reservoir. Place a mug beneath the drainage spout. Brew a cup of hot water. Pour out the hot water and brew another cup. Fill the reservoir with fresh water. Keep brewing cups of hot water until there is nothing left in the reservoir.
Article: Once all of the jars are placed inside, lower the rack down into the canner. If you do not have a canner, you can make your own. Find a pot or saucepan that is large enough to hold the jars. There should also be room for an inch of water above the jars. Place a washcloth or towel at the bottom of the pot before you put the jars in. This will keep the jars from directly touching the metal of the pot. If you do not have a jar lifter, place rubber bands at the ends of tongs. The tongs will act exactly like a jar lifter. Be sure that the water is at a constant boil for 10 minutes. After 2 minutes, remove the jars from the canner and place them in a safe place to cool.
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Put each jar on the rack inside of your canner, so that they are a few inches above the water. Add enough hot water to the canner to make sure that the bottom of each jar is covered by 2 inches of water. Cover your canner with the lid and allow the water to boil again. Remove the lid after 10 minutes and raise the rack.
Article: To generate lasting motivations, clearly define your goals for studying. If you are clear on what you're trying to get done, you're more likely to actually do it. Take a moment to write out your study goals. Be as specific as possible. Use the SMART goals method of establishing goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound. With this in mind, you might set a goal to read, take notes, and build a study guide for a chapter over the weekend. Think about setting up a study schedule which can include your goals and also include scheduled breaks. You might keep to this schedule by setting alarms on your phone or getting a family member or study buddy to check in on you. Another possibility for goal-setting might be creating a plan for a longer-term goal, such as studying to get into graduate school or med school. Such a goal may involve more time, but still has the same basic components. Once your goals are defined, set up rewards to incentivize your study time. This works best by breaking your larger goals down into feasible parts. Then, reward yourself with something you find motivating. For example, using the above example, you might reward yourself with an hour break to spend with friends after completing the reading portion of your goal. The simple act of signing your name on a contract empowers you to fulfill it. This happens because your signature is associated with your identity as a person. Sign your contract to demonstrate that you understand the terms and plan to honor them. Further stimulate yourself to uphold your contract by placing it in view of your study area. You might merely place it in a pocket of a folder or binder, or pin it on a bulletin board above your desk. Having this visual reminder will likely entice you to see your goals through. Once you have developed your study contract, do your best to stick with it. When you're studying difficult subjects, you may get discouraged if you don't understand the concepts or if it seems like too much to take in. At these times, take a break and do something enjoyable like watching a movie. Then, pick up where you left off in your study plan. It may also help to get assistance from an instructor, a peer, or a tutor, if needed.
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Set a goal. Add attractive rewards. Sign your name. Post it in view while studying. Persist with your plan even if you get discouraged.