Article: When you blame others or societal institutions for your problems, you take away your power, making it harder to accomplish your goals. Instead, take responsibility for your actions. Focus on how you can respond to a given situation and the factors that you can control. While unfairness and difficult people can make life more challenging, they shouldn't leave you powerless. Move on from perceived injustices, and think about how you can overcome or address them. Know that comparing yourself to others and thinking negatively about yourself is detrimental and a waste of time and energy. When you start to feel yourself getting down, take time to think of the positives about yourself. You may want to write them down and pull them back out whenever your thoughts turn crappy. Focusing on the positive instead of the negative can help you realize you have something to live for. For instance, negative talk is that which makes you feel bad or does not serve to improve your situations, like "I'm such a loser." On the other hand, positive self-talk lifts your mood and motivates you, such as "I'm not where I want to be, but I have come a long way. I can do this." Try to put a positive spin on things when you find yourself thinking negatively. Approach the world with an attitude of love. Start by practicing self love. Identify your best features and learn to love them. Then, do the same for others. Love attracts love. If you send love out into the world, you'll likely get love back. Engage in something that you enjoy on a daily basis. Something as simple as cooking a meal or playing with your dog can provide you with small moments of satisfaction. Taking time out to do something just for you that gives you pleasure can make a huge difference in your mood and mindset about your life. Schedule a standing date with a friend or family member to go out together. Getting out of the house and socializing with others is a great way to make yourself feel better. When you make plans with others, they can hold you accountable, as well, so it will be more difficult to cancel. If you don't have anyone to hang out with, go to a coffee shop or similar place by yourself. Challenge yourself to make eye contact and start a conversation with a stranger. You never know, you may make friends. Commit to a healthy way of life. The better you treat your body, the better it will feel. This, in turn, can make you feel better about yourself. Eating nutrient-rich food and exercising can enhance your appearance, and ultimately, improve your self-image. Additionally, getting enough sleep can help you feel better, both physically and mentally. Your body is your temple: treat it as such. Make a list of everything in your life that you are thankful for when life starts to get you down. When you focus on what you have to be grateful for, tasks that seem overwhelming can take on a new light. When you take on an attitude of gratitude, you may be surprised with how your life can change for the better. Practice something every day that helps you get in touch with your spirituality. Spending time daily doing this can make you feel stronger in your faith, and uplift your soul. Spiritual practice can include anything you find inspiring, including meditating, praying, spending time on devotions, taking a nature walk or attending a meeting with others who share your beliefs.
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Stop playing the role of victim. Kick negative self-talk to the curb. Love yourself and others. Do activities that you love regularly. Make use of social support. Nurture your body. Be grateful. Turn to your spirituality.

You can purchase hanging pots and hooks from any home and garden store. Hanging plants are both attractive and cat-proof! You can find deterrent sprays in the pet store that won't harm your plant, but will discourage your cat from poking around it. A good example of a safe product is "Get Off," but always make sure to check the label before buying a deterrent product. Some of these sprays might actually hurt your plant. You can make your own deterrent spray at home, as well. Make a mixture of one part vinegar to three parts water, and spritz it onto the leaves of your plant. Cats hate the smell, and it doesn't hurt your plant! This is best done with "remote punishment." The idea is to make the cat associate approaching the plant with something bad, like getting sprayed in the face with water. However, you don't want the cat to associate the punishment with you. You want your cat to think the punishment came out of nowhere. Booby trap the plant by using putting a can of compressed air that's activated by a motion sensor near it. These pet-training aids can be purchased in pet stores or online. When your cat approaches plant, he'll get a blast of compressed air. This doesn't hurt him, but it'll make him think twice about approaching the plant again. For example, if you spray the cat with water or shout at him, your cat will associate the punishment with you. He may well stop eating the plant when you're around, but he'll probably keep doing what he wants when you're out of the room. Punishing the cat yourself actually makes him more devious. He also might grow a little frightened of you, which isn't the relationship you want with your pet. Put tin foil down around the plant, or a plastic carpet protector with the knobby side up. Your cat may not be willing to walk across an unpleasant surface to get to your plants. Collect and wash out empty cans whether for canned vegetables or soft drinks. Line them up along the edge of the table where you keep your plants, then add more rows on top to form a wall. When your cat jumps up and knocks them down, the noisy clamor will send him flying. He'll think twice about approaching your plants after enough scares. This might sound quirky, but products like Silent Roar contain lion feces. Though you won't be able to smell it, your cat will, and he'll get the message that a powerful stranger has already claimed the plant as part of his territory.
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Hang your plants from the ceiling. Spritz deterrent spray on your plants. Train your cat to leave plants alone. Don't punish the cat yourself. Surround the plant with an unpleasant surface. Use noise to deter your cat. Sprinkle products with lion dung into the plant's soil.