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Add 1 cup (250 g) of sugar and cup (118 g) of water to a small saucepan. Heat the mixture on medium-high until it comes to a boil, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes. Place a candy thermometer in the pan while it boils to monitor the mixture's temperature. Stir the mixture frequently until the syrup reaches 235F (112C), which should take about 5 to 7 minutes. If you don't have a candy thermometer, you'll know the mixture has reached the right temperature when you drop a small bit of it in ice water and it forms a soft ball. When the syrup has reached the right temperature, take the pan off the heat. Tear 18 large marshmallows into small pieces and drop them into the warm syrup. Once you've added the marshmallow pieces to the syrup, don't stir the mixture. Allow the marshmallows to sit in the warm syrup for 1 to 2 minutes, so the marshmallows have time to soften and melt. After the marshmallows have softened and melted in the syrup, slowly add it to an egg white that's been beaten to stiff peaks. Beat the mixture on medium-high with a handheld electric mixer to fully blend the two. Continue mixing the frosting on medium-high until it is thick enough to spread easily. If it becomes too thick, mix in a few drops of water to thin it out. The frosting can thicken up if you don't use it right away. Spread it on your cupcakes or cake as soon as you finish mixing it.

summary: Bring the sugar and water to a boil. Heat the sugar mixture until it reaches soft ball stage. Break the marshmallows into pieces and add them to the syrup. Let the marshmallows sit for several minutes. Pour the marshmallow mixture over the egg whites. Beat the mixture until it reaches the right consistency. Smooth the frosting over cupcakes immediately.

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Retainers can be used to fix problems like minor tooth gaps or a single crooked tooth. They're less expensive than other options, especially since you generally must wear a retainer after having braces removed anyway. Retainers require a certain amount of attention and excellent oral hygiene because the metal wires scratch the enamel surface of your teeth, which can lead to tooth decay. Your retainer is designed specifically for you because it has to accommodate your particular problem. During the process, the orthodontist will make a mold of your mouth with a thick substance called alginate. They will use the mold to make your retainer. It may take you a couple of days to get used to the retainer, so don't be alarmed. It can affect your speech and cause you to produce more saliva. Try reading aloud to yourself to become accustomed to talking with the retainer. If you experience moderate to severe pain or the retainer is cutting into your gums or pulling too hard on your teeth, contact your orthodontist. Removing your retainer makes both processes easier. You should also take it out if you play contact sports, as it can cause injury. Make sure to protect your retainer by keeping it in its box when not in use. It also needs to be kept moist when not in your mouth so it doesn't crack. Your dentist should tell you how to soak it. Avoid keeping it near a heat source, as that can also crack it. lean your retainer daily. Your retainer should come with instructions on how to clean it, but you can usually use mouthwash or denture cleaner to remove any build-up on it. Wear your retainer as long as your dentist recommends. You may need to wear it for years, depending on your teeth. If you stop wearing it too early, your teeth will move back to the previous stage and you will need to repeat the process all over again.

summary: Use retainers for minor problems. Have your orthodontist fit a retainer for you. Adjust to the retainer. Take out your retainer while eating and brushing your teeth. Keep it in its box. . Don't stop wearing your retainer.

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Developing a healthy identity is essential to changing your life for the better. Who are you? Who do you want to be in the world? How do you see yourself? How do you think others see you? Exploring and changing how you view yourself and how you feel others see you is an extremely important factor. This can lead to real world change in behavior and give you the motivation to continue the strive to change your life for the better. To learn more about yourself, take the Briggs, Meyers, & Jung personality test, which is a short questionnaire that can give you insight into general components of your personality. The test uses general personality types and explains where you fall within them. Use your results to explore what feels true about you. This will help you with understanding some basic functioning of your personality, which can help you change your life for the better. Self awareness and understanding is the leaping off point in making positive change in your life. This test is freely available online. Using your changes journal, write down attributes about yourself that you admire. Are you kind? Do you make people laugh? Remembering that intelligence comes in many forms and not just book smarts or credentials, do you feel intelligent? Are you curious? Start with the positive aspects of who you are and use your journal to create a robust list of things you truly like about who you are. Don't restrict yourself! Write freely about anything large or small that you like about yourself. Do you like your hair? Your fingers? Do you like your voice or the way you speak? Do you like your sense of style? You are a whole human comprised of many parts that you perceive about yourself. Surprise yourself with how complex you really are and dig deep to reveal the many facets of yourself that you truly admire. Creating positive change in your life means finding the person you really are and honoring that person. Now that you have a long list of the things you like, make a list of things about your personality that you want to develop. Remember, change and development is something you strive for and won't happen overnight. Just because you write about how you hate losing your temper in a journal does not mean you will wake up tomorrow without a temper. Writing it down helps with self awareness. You can't change or develop what you aren't aware of. Don't be too hard on yourself as you journal. Avoid using black and white or extreme statements like, "I'm stupid" or "I never do anything right". Keep your focus on being a human who is not perfect and makes mistakes. Try to think about personality traits, such as being less shy, having more control over your temper, being more organized, or becoming a better listener. Everyone is flawed, and part of the strive to make changes for a better life is looking at yourself and your personality as a work in progress. After you know what you want to change, set small, achievable goals that will help you change small parts of your personality. Focus on one attribute at a time. For example, tell yourself that you are going to use active listening in at least one conversation today. Write about ways that you can actively listen in your everyday interactions and implement them. At the end of the day, journal about your experience and how well you did. Where there times you were successful? Where there events where you did not listen as well as you could? Journal about how it feels to start changing facets of your personality. Start slow because you don't want to overwhelm yourself by trying to change all at once or expecting perfection. Stay positive that it will happen. The more proactive you feel about creating a more grounded, fulfilled self, the more motivated you will be to continue to change your life for the better. Take a moment everyday to be grateful for exactly as you are. Part of changing your life for the better is getting to know yourself, embracing your strengths and flaws, and feeling comfortable in your skin. Acceptance of yourself can help you feel confident about yourself, your life, and the changes you want to make. If you are having trouble changing the way you think about yourself, find someone who can be there for you emotionally. This may be a family member, a friend, or a coworker you trust. Educate yourself about ways to change negative thoughts about yourself. If you feel as though you could benefit from counseling, find a counselor that you feel comfortable with. If you feel overwhelmed by becoming more aware of yourself, your choices, and your emotions, you may want to seek out a therapist. Changing your life on a meaningful level is a challenging journey, and being strong also means knowing when you can benefit from guidance and help.
summary: Assess your self identity. Take the Briggs, Meyers, & Jung personality test. Focus on what you admire about yourself. Decide what you want to develop. Set small, achievable goals. Be grateful for who you are. Seek emotional support.