How you feel about yourself may not be accurately be represented as fact. Do not believe everything you tell yourself. To change negative thought patterns, try the cognitive behavioral technique "the 3 C's": catch, check, change. Catch yourself thinking something negative about yourself, check if what you are thinking about is true, and then change your thoughts to more positive one. . People who make you feel bad about yourself will make it more difficult to find self-love. If you find yourself surrounded by people like this, it is time to consider distancing yourself. It might be difficult to completely disappear or disengage from people. Start slow. If you want to distance yourself from friends, for example, try to communicate less. Gradually stop seeing or talking to them, and then block them on social media. Breaking up with someone who is a negative influence can be a bit trickier. However, if you can handle it, then your life can be much better. Negative situations can create negative behavior and may create self-hatred. Avoiding these situations will remove the stimuli and will help you focus on making a better you. For example, you can't control the weather. Why let it upset you? When it comes to things about yourself, there are just some things you will not be able to control (such as past decisions). Focus on the things you can. Feeling inadequate is very common. You must recognize that you cannot excel at every aspect of your life. Imperfection is part of the human condition. Recognize this to begin loving yourself and what you do accomplish.
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One-sentence summary -- Recognize opinions do not equal facts. Avoid negative people Stay away from negative situations. Do not to dwell on things you can not change. Avoid thinking that you aren't good enough.

Unlike steak, chicken must be fully cooked, and cannot be eaten rare. There are two ways you can check chicken for doneness: Stick a meat thermometer into the chicken. The chicken is done if the temperature reads at least 165F (74C) for boneless pieces, and 180F (82C) for bone-in pieces. Cut one of the chicken pieces open. The meat should be opaque, and the juices should run clear. This resting period will allow the juices to sink into the meat, making it even juicier. Keep the chicken breasts warm, about 140F (60C) while they rest. You can do this by placing them on a plate and covering them, or transferring them to a warm, flameless part of the grill. If you have any sauce or glaze leftover from grilling, consider pouring it into a dish, and serving it alongside the chicken. Just make sure that none of the sauce came in contact with the raw chicken. If you have not already done so, wash all of your knives, brushes, and cutting boards using hot water and soap. This is vital, especially if you plan on using these utensils again to serve the chicken.
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One-sentence summary -- Test for doneness. Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Consider serving the chicken with some sauce or glaze. Remember to wash everything that came in contact with raw chicken before using it again.

Don't confront the person while you are still angry or upset. Wait until you have cooled down and vented your feelings to another friend or in writing. Confronting your friend while you are still angry or feeling hurt makes you seem vulnerable and it may affect the results of your confrontation. Write out what you want to say to the person to help guide you when you actually confront him or her. If you think you might get flustered during your conversation, having your main points written out on a notecard may help you when you actually deliver the complaint to him or her. "When you _____, it makes me feel _____." Remember to keep your complaint short and to the point. Do not include any unnecessary details in your complaint. Providing too many details will lessen the impact of your complaint and it may leave your friend confused about the exact purpose of your complaint. If you feel especially nervous about confronting your friend, you may want to practice with another trusted friend to make yourself feel more confident. When you feel prepared to confront your friend, take a deep breath and deliver your complaint how you practiced it. Keep a low, even tone to your voice and be kind and polite as you confront the person. If you seem calm, your friend will be more likely to respond in a like manner. Don't lose control or retort with insults if your friend becomes irate. If things begin to fall apart, simply thank your friend for hearing your complaint and excuse yourself. In a worst case scenario, you can still control your own behavior and you will feel better knowing that you handled the situation in a mature, intelligent manner.
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One-sentence summary -- Wait until your anger has subsided. Plan out your complaint. Structure your complaint as a cause and effect statement: Confront your friend.

You can create an alternative outdoor litter box for cats by using a new or old sandbox that is at least as big as a large litter box. Fill it with soft, fine-grained sand (this can be bought by the bag at hardware and home supply stores), which cats find especially attractive. With luck, cats will be drawn to the sandbox instead of your garden and use it much as they would a litterbox. Make sure to scoop the sandbox regularly; if it gets too full, cats may return to using your yard. Keep children away from the cat sandbox, and make sure they understand not to play in it. If you want to keep cats out of your garden, but don't mind them being in other areas of your yard, then try making a cat-friendly area. Cats will be attracted to areas covered by certain plants, and hopefully leave the rest of your yard alone. Create a small plot and grow one or more of the following non-toxic plants in it: Catnip (Nepeta cataria) Catmint (Nepeta mussinii) Cat thyme (Teucrium marum) Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Spider-plant (Chlorophytum comosum) If you have a bird feeder near your garden, move it to another area of your yard that is further away. Ideally, you should hang the bird feeder in an area that is too high for a cat to jump to. Otherwise, a bird that visits for a meal might be in more danger than your garden ever was.
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Make a cat sandbox. Attract cats to a cat garden. Move your bird feeder.