When you find yourself worrying, immediately get out of your head by getting in touch with a friend. Strike up a conversation about a relatively neutral topic unrelated to your worries. You can give your friend a heads up that you are worrying and need a distraction. If your friend is reasonably logical and grounded, you might talk through your worries with him or her. He may be able to give you a recommendation on how to fix the problem (if there is a feasible solution), or help you to see how irrational a worry can be. If your nerves are extremely on edge from nonstop worrying, try listening to classical music. Research shows that this type of music is most effective at reducing pulse and heart rate, lowering your blood pressure, and reducing the amount of stress hormones in the body. Classical music can also prevent the mind from wandering, making it a terrific aid in meditation. A great way to distract yourself from repetitive thoughts is to stimulate the mind in another way. Flip over the newspaper and complete the weekly crossword puzzle. Learn to play an instrument. Read a novel or a magazine article. Sit down with a friend and put together a jigsaw puzzle. Paint a picture. All of these brain exercises not only distract you from worrying, they reduce your risk of dementia, too. Take your mind off what's worrying you by purposefully repeating a statement that is conducive to calm. Instead of thinking of something that upsets you or causes you discomfort, become centered by an affirmation that creates a positive tone for your mind and your environment. Worry-free affirmations may include: "Keep calm and carry on" "Tomorrow is a brand new day" "Don't sweat the small stuff" "I am a peace with myself" "Relaxing my mind is transforming my life"

Summary: Call a friend. Listen to music. Engage in a challenging activity. Recite an alternative positive thought.

Slide the negative terminal cable over the post and use a wrench to tighten the nut to hold it in place securely. Close your hood and start your car to make sure the battery is functioning properly.

Summary: Reconnect your vehicle's battery.

You don't necessarily have to button every button - just enough to keep the front of the shirt closed. Next, lay the shirt face down with its material spread flat and its sleeves stretched out. If you happen to have extra dry cleaning bags, you may want to lay one squarely in the middle of the back of the shirt. This prevents the shirt from pressing against itself while folded, reducing the chance of wrinkles. Make two vertical folds along the back of the shirt to bring the edges of the shirt roughly one sleeve-length inward. Straighten the edges of the shirt so that they are uniform and parallel. Next, take each sleeve and fold it down so that it lines up with the folded edges of the shirt. The edges of the sleeve should be roughly in line with both the new outer edge of the shirt and with the edge of the shirt material that has been folded inward. Make minor adjustments, straightening the fabric as necessary until it lines up perfectly. At this point, a good rule of thumb is that the shirt's shoulders should now be shortened so that only an inch or two of material is left on either side of the collar. Like with dress pants, long, continuous vertical creases look better on dress shirts than horizontal folds do. The former resemble the types of creases that can result from ironing, while the latter generally look like nothing other than what they are. Because of this, if you have room in your suitcase, you may want to place the shirt in now, rather than after the next fold. If you have a bag that's big enough to hold the shirt in its current partly-folded state, use it. If not, you can try bunching up the bottom of the shirt in the bag - since this part of your shirt will be covered by your jacket, it's not as important for it to be 100% wrinkle-free. If you don't have enough space to put your shirt in your suitcase halfway-folded or simply aren't worried about wrinkles, continue folding. Grab the bottom edge of the shirt (including the sleeves) and bring it up to the shoulders. Flip the shirt over - it should be a nice, tidy square with the collar and buttons centered in the middle. If you laid a dry cleaning bag in the middle of your shirt at the beginning of this method, it will protect your shirt from pressing against itself at this point. You can also get a similar effect by slipping a flat cardboard insert between the two halves of the folded shirt. Place the folded shirt in a dry cleaning bag or a large ziplock bag and seal the bag. As noted above, you may want to trap a small amount of air in the bag along with the shirt to create a protective bubble that can help prevent the other items in the suitcase from pressing on the shirt. Ensure the shirt sits face-up in the suitcase and that nothing heavy or hard is packed on top of it. Ideally, the shirt should be surrounded with flat, folded fabric clothing. Upon arrival, unpack your suitcase and inspect your shirt for wrinkles. Hang the shirt immediately or iron.

Summary: To begin, button the shirt and lay it face-down on a flat surface. Fold the edges of the shirt inward. Fold the sleeves down along the new edges. Consider packing the shirt as-is. Fold the shirt horizontally in half. Place the shirt in a bag. Lay the shirt in your suitcase.

This will help you avoid injury and contamination as you take the horse's blood. You want to protect yourself from the needle. It's a good idea to also wear protective eyewear, but this isn't necessary. Put your horse into its stall or take it somewhere it's comfortable, such as where you groom it. Then, use a halter and a rope to keep your horse in place. You can also ask a partner to help you keep the horse calm and under control. Use clippers to cut the horse's coat short over the site of the blood draw. This will make it easier for you to clean the site and see the vein to insert the needle. This step is optional, but it can be helpful. You don't need to remove a large amount of hair. A square that is 3 by 3 inches (7.6 by 7.6cm) should be sufficient. You may not need to trim the hair if it's already very short.
Summary: Wear long-sleeved clothing, closed-toe shoes, and gloves. Tie up your horse. Trim the hair on your horse's neck if necessary.