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Take a step back and look at yourself as honestly as you can, asking yourself what you excel at and what gets under your skin and why. This can be hard to do, but recognizing your tendencies is the first step to getting control of them and becoming a tougher person. For example, if you know that you get defensive when someone critiques your work, it could be that you're worried about failure, or that you have low self-confidence. You can work on these deeper issues so that criticism won't trigger your defensiveness. To recognize your own tendencies, try writing down instances when you've felt panicked, afraid, or worried and how you reacted. You could also ask a close friend or colleague to point out these situations to you. Even the process of figuring out your own strengths and weaknesses can make you a tougher person. It takes courage and strength to look at yourself honestly, and once you see what you need to work on, you'll feel motivated to take on the challenge. If you have trouble identifying your strengths, use an online survey through VIA for various reports. to pressure and stress. Being able to stay strong when things get rough is a crucial quality for a tough person to have. Figure out what you need to do to stay relaxed and in control in a stressful situation. Then, practice as much as you can in situations when the pressure is off until it becomes second nature. Try strategies like deep breathing, counting to 10, taking a quick walk, or drinking tea or water. You could also try sending a text to a sibling or friend or scrolling through social media for a minute or two. Some self-doubt is natural, but letting it control you will prevent you from making tough decisions and weathering bad situations. When you realize you're having a negative thought, challenge yourself to turn it into a positive one, a process known as reframing. If you're feeling unsure about a making a decision, use all the information available, make the best choice you can, and stick to it confidently, without regret. For example, if you're having a negative thought like "I'll definitely fail," change it into something like, "Failure is possible, but it's only assured if I don't try." Identify your talents and throw yourself into them. You'll feel unique and accomplished, which will go a long way in helping you build your confidence. Change your mindset and see scary situations as moments of opportunity, where you have a huge chance to grow. Embrace them, push yourself over the edge, and see what's you're truly capable of. Be mindful of other cognitive distortions you may have since they could affect your way of thinking and perceiving others. Set aside at least a few minutes of alone time every day to check in with yourself. What's your focus? Is that what you want to spend your mental energy on? First, accept your thoughts as they are, then push yourself to slowly shift them towards strength, self-confidence, and motivation. Try meditation to help you focus and quiet your mind. Working to relax, increase your awareness, and center yourself can help you stay balanced and calm in stressful situations. It's normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed from time to time. Acknowledge your worry, panic, or stress and don't beat yourself up about itthat will only make you more upset. Instead, fall back on your comforting and calming techniques to move past the emotions. Getting upset or angry doesn't mean you're not a tough persontough people get overwhelmed too. True mental toughness is knowing how to accept, respect, and move past your emotions so they don't control you. If you're still feeling unable to take on the challenges and difficulties in your life, it's OK to ask for help. Try opening up to a trusted friend or family member, or talking to a counselor or therapist if that's more comfortable. Asking for help doesn't mean you're weak. In fact, it shows that you're strong enough to know when you need to lean on someone else and brave enough to seek the help you need. If you're talking to a friend or family member, say something like, "I haven't been feeling strong or confident lately and I think it'll help me feel better if I talk to someone about it. Would you mind just listening to me for a while?"

summary: Identify your natural strengths and weaknesses. Practice calm responses Work on building up your confidence slowly. Practice being alone and confronting your thoughts. Respect and accept your emotions. Talk to a friend or counselor if you need more help.

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Math class might not be your favorite pastime, but it can be a great place to make friends. One of the benefits to being a teen is that you go to school with hundreds of potential friends. The people in your classes are going to be close to your age, and if nothing else, you'll have that class in common. Start looking around the room to see if anyone in the class seems interesting or friendly. You could create a study group for a class. While you're studying and sharing notes, you might find that you have more in common with people in the group. Outside of school, you can look for people your age out in the community. Go out to places where teens often hang out (e.g. pool) or volunteer in the community. You could also get a job at popular hang out spots. For example, if you decide to work at the movie theater, you will probably meet quite a few people coming in and out to watch movies. An even better option might be to work as a lifeguard at a pool. Most schools provide a host of extracurricular activities for students. Take advantage of this friend making opportunity by choosing an activity that most interests you. Chances are that other teens in the same activity will have things in common with you. If you are interested in music, you might want to join a band or choir. If you like to run, try joining a track team. These groups will give you opportunities to make new friends. Outside of school, communities often have their own groups and events for teens. Take advantage of these gatherings to give yourself the opportunity to make friends that live near you. This is a particularly good way to make friends in the summer or during other school breaks. For example, if your neighborhood has something like community garden club, consider joining to make new friends.

summary: Notice people in your classes. Look for other teens in your neighborhood. Join extracurricular activities at school. Go to clubs and public events in your area.

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After the idli mold has warmed, take it out of the steamer. Use tongs if the mold is too hot to touch. Then place the idli mold on the countertop next to the idiyappam press.
summary: Take the idli mold out of the steamer.