The white stripes on the Union Jack are not all the same size. The wider white stripes on the side closest to the flagpole should sit on top of the diagonal red stripes. The white stripes represent Scotland's Saint Andrew's Cross while the red ones represent Ireland's Saint Patrick's Cross. A good mnemonic device to use is "wide white top." On the side furthest from the flagpole, the white stripes that run diagonally should be thinner on the top of the red stripe, and thicker below the red stripe. This applies to both white stripes on the side furthest from the flagpole. Saint Andrew's Cross was on the flag first and takes precedence over Saint Patrick's cross. When hanging your flag vertically, the thick white stripe should be on the top of all the other stripes on the top left hand side of your flag. The top edge of the flag should become the left edge of the flag when hanging it vertically. This practice is similar to hanging the American flag, but varies in other countries like Liechtenstein, Slovakia, and Slovenia, where they have different designs for flags hung vertically. Flying the Union Jack upside down is a coded distress signal, and should only be used as such. In the UK, flying the flag upside down may be considered an insult, even if it was an honest mistake.
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One-sentence summary -- Look at the white diagonal stripes on the side closest to the flagpole. Look at the white diagonal stripes on the side furthest from the flagpole. Ensure the thick white line is on the top left, if hung vertically. Fly the flag upside down for a distress signal.

The best thing about "me time" is that you're not going to have any interruptions. Catch up on school work, study for an upcoming test, clean your room, get your finances squared away, etc. Use this time to your advantage. Reorganizing a room can be a lot of fun. Once everything is clean, rearrange the furniture to give the room a new look. Put up new decorations to freshen things up. Create a new color-coded filing system to organize your papers, or make a calendar and fill it in with all your plans for the next few months. If you make time to practice a skill every time you're alone, you may end up getting quite good at it. Is there a guitar lying around the house or a piano that rarely gets played? Put it to use! Try your hand at logic games and puzzles. There are plenty to choose from online and a number of logic puzzle apps available for smartphones. Or you could get a little retro with a Rubik's Cube and work your way towards genius. Learn a skill you've always wanted to develop or find a topic you're curious about and take a class on it. Many free and low-cost classes are available online as well as at many community centers. Free courses often don't require any homework or tests, so if the grading part of taking a class puts you off, take one where you don't have to worry about it. Catch up on phone calls to your relatives and friends who live in other places. Email or text them if you don't want to make a phone call. Having time alone is a great opportunity to reconnect with people you've fallen out of touch with. Having time to yourself away from other distractions allows you to slow down and turn inward--giving you a perfect chance to let yourself do some quiet reflecting. Think through decisions that have been weighing on you lately. What are the pros and cons of the options before you? Write them down if that helps you sort through your thoughts. Use your imagination. Go to a different place in your head and imagine a different world. Allow yourself to daydream. You may even come up with a great new idea for a story or a blog post. Meditate. Sit quietly, close your eyes, and pay attention to the sounds, smells, and sensations around you. Let your mind go blank and concentrate on your breathing.
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One-sentence summary -- Catch up on responsibilities. Learn a new skill. Take a class. Call someone you haven't talked to in a while. Meditate or simply take some time to think.

Bottling up your feelings about the toxic relationship lets the other person win because it keeps you isolated. Open up about what happened and how you are feeling about everything. Confide in a close friend or family member. Tell them how you are feeling and seek comfort. If you have specific requests about how they can support you, let them know. To truly move on and heal from a toxic relationship, you must open your heart to positive, healthy relationships. Look over your existing connection and find ways to deepen your relationship with people who make you feel good. You might also make new friends by joining a club or organization or participating in a support group. Remember that it is okay to give yourself some time to heal. Don't jump right back into dating until you feel ready. You probably poured a lot of yourself into the toxic relationship. Now is the time to pour all that love and compassion back into yourself. Build a self-care routine that focuses on nurturing your mind, body and spirit. Treat yourself to healthy, nutritious meals. Do soothing exercises like yoga or expressive dance. Take warm baths with scented oils or bubbles. Or take long walks in nature. You might also heal and care for yourself by writing your thoughts and feelings about the experience in a journal. Taking a trip can also be a great way to take care of yourself. It will give you a change of scenery and routine. Consider visiting a friend who lives in a different city. If you found yourself in a toxic relationship, you may have an insecurely attached relational style that stems from childhood. This style may have made it hard for you to see toxic behavior for what they were. In therapy, you can become conscious of how childhood experiences impact your current relationships and start to heal those wounds. Ask your family doctor to recommend a professional therapist in your area.
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Talk about what happened to someone you trust. Replace that relationship with a positive one. Adopt a self-care practice. Discuss your relationship patterns in therapy.