Problem: Article: The three C's of life are blatantly true: Choices. Chances. Changes. You have to be the one that makes a choice to take a chance, or your life will never change. Only you have that power. And it's yours to do with as you please. Everyone else has the same choice. Living life on your own terms starts with the knowledge that you can do just that (i.e. live life on your own terms), if you so choose Everything you see around you in day-to-day life, and every person you frequently make contact with is there because of a choice you made. If you don't like how your life is, make the choice to change it. Now. When you are steadily requiring guidance from those around you, you give up control of how your life plays out. This can translate to letting others make decisions for you, depending on others for financial help, or waiting on them before you make a move. Always maintain control of your life. Even when you ask for others' advice, thoughtfully consider their suggestions, but always be the one who makes the final decision. Who you are as a person, what kind of people you surround yourself with, what you do for a living, what you are passionate about: all of these are guided by your personal values. Values are traits in yourself and others that you hold dear. Along with your individual belief system, values influence your entire life. Learn what your values are by taking a personal values assessment. Understanding your values helps you grasp a deeper understanding of yourself, what motivates you, and what your dreams are. Do an internet search for "personal values assessment" and you should get a list of different tests you can take. As you move towards living life on your own terms, you must get a handle on exactly what that means to you. Does that mean moving to another country? Does that mean dropping out of your current major to take up a new subject? Or, does that simply meaning cutting the puppet strings that someone else has used to control your decisions? Sit down with a pen and paper and consider your wildest dreams for your life. Write them all down. This step is merely for exploration purposes. It does not matter right now if you do not have a clear-cut plan for reaching these dreams. You just need to uncover, at this very moment, what it is you want out of your life.
Summary: Recognize your freedom to choose. Stand on your own two feet. Assess your values. Dream big.

Problem: Article: Place the wound under cool, running water. Clean around the wound with the soap, being careful not to get soap in the wound. Use a pre-made saline solution to gently rinse the wound to remove any bacteria or germs. Make your own saline solution by mixing together 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30ml) salt in 1 cup (240ml) water. Avoid using harsh antiseptics on the wound, as they can damage and irritate your skin. Running water, soap, and a mild saline solution will work just fine. Be gentle when you dry around the wound, as you do not want to irritate it or damage it further. Dip the tweezers in rubbing alcohol before you remove any dirt or debris. If the debris is embedded deep in the wound or there is a lot of debris, go to the doctor right away. Removing the debris yourself can cause an infection.
Summary: Wash the wound with mild soap and water. Flush the wound with a saline solution. Do not use hydrogen peroxide or iodine. Dab around the wound dry with clean gauze or a towel. Remove any debris in the wound with sterile tweezers.

Problem: Article: On the first day that you and your helper decided on, begin with number one, the item on your list that causes you the least amount of anxiety, such as a drawing of a friendly-looking spider. Desensitization works because you choose to stop your feelings of anxiety by purposefully relaxing. Pick whichever one works best for you, and use it for several minutes until you feel thoroughly relaxed. If you feel overly anxious, stop and return to your relaxation techniques. Stop if you feel panicky or overwhelmed. If you make it through about 30 seconds thinking about number one, return to your relaxation techniques for a few minutes until you feel calm. If you're feeling up for it, you can cycle through this routine several times (alternating thinking about the first item on your list and practicing relaxation techniques). Don't go longer than twenty minutes. Always begin a new session with the last item that you successfully worked on the previous session. If you feel overly anxious, return to an item on the list that allows you to feel calm and relaxed. You may need to stick with this item on the list for several sessions. Do not move too quickly through the list and overwhelm yourself. If you ever feel overwhelmed, always be sure to move back to an item on the list that allows you to feel calm.
Summary: Begin working through the list. Use your relaxation techniques. Imagine whatever you wrote down for number one.Try to think about it for around a half a minute. Repeat. Progress further up the list during each scheduled session. Slowly proceed up the list until you are comfortable with number 10.

Problem: Article: Canning jars are the easiest containers for pickling eggs. They can be ordered online or bought at kitchen-supply stores. They are designed to seal tightly, preventing any contaminants from entering the jar. It is important that the canning jars are sterile to prevent the risk of disease. Wash the jar in hot, soapy water and rinse well. Then place the jars on a cookie sheet in the oven at 140C (284F) for 20-40 minutes. The eggs and pickling brine should be added as soon as the jars are removed from the oven. Place the eggs in a pan and add cool water. There should be about 1.0 inch (2.5cm) of water over the eggs. Bring the water to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat and cover. Let the eggs simmer in the water for 14 minutes. If you are using extra-large eggs, let them simmer for 17 minutes. When they are done simmering, rinse the eggs with water to cool them down. Then remove the shells to prepare the eggs to be pickled. For ideal results, add the brine as quickly as possible. A basic pickling recipe uses 1.5 cups (350mL) water, 1.5 cups (350mL) distilled white vinegar, 1 crushed garlic clove, 1 tablespoon (15mL) pickling spice, and 1 bay leaf. To prepare the brine, mix the water, vinegar, and pickling spice in a medium saucepan and bring them to a boil. Mix in the bay leaf and the garlic. Turn down the heat and let the brine simmer for 10 minutes. Immediately place the jars into the refrigerator. The eggs will need to be refrigerated in the brine for 1-2 weeks before they are ready to be eaten. A 1 US quart (950ml) jar will hold about 12 medium-sized hard-boiled eggs.
Summary:
Sterilize the jars in the oven. Boil and peel the eggs. Prepare the brine. Place the eggs and the brine in the sterilized jar and seal tightly.