Problem: Article: There are 4 stages of change according to the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change. Identifying which stage you are in can help you determine whether you are ready to make a change or if you need more motivation. Pre-contemplation stage: This stage is when there is a problem but you are not aware of it or you are denying it. Nobody is perfect; everyone has flaws and needs to constantly work on them. If you don't admit your flaws courageously, you would block any possibility of improvement, Contemplation: You are aware of a problem and are contemplating changing it. People can become stuck on this step for a long time until they move on. You may be in this stage if you are still deciding what to change about yourself. Or maybe you are afraid of change; in that case, understand that changing is an essential part of growth which you should embrace. Preparation: You have committed to change and are making a plan of action. You may be in this stage if you are working on your goals. Action: Making the changes. You are in this stage if you are working on your plan on a daily basis. You have a plan and are currently moving toward your goal. Maintenance: You have completed your goal and are maintaining your progress. Self-coaching or checking in with yourself on a daily basis has been linked to increases in self-improvement, especially in terms of leadership qualities. Daily check-ins facilitate awareness of your current performance and your ability to achieve goals. Ask yourself questions like, "Did I focus on or work toward my goals today? Did I have a positive attitude today? Was I kind to myself today? Did I accept my challenges today? Did I change something for the better today?" Whatever it is that you're trying to improve, take time to practice regularly. If you find that self-coaching is not helping and you need some outside support, life-coaching has been associated with positive change, and goal-realization. Additionally, therapists and psychologists are typically trained in interventions to assist you in achieving personal goals, such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Change may come slowly especially if it is a large self-improvement. Just keep going until your goal is your new reality (the changed you). Remind yourself about your specific goals on a daily basis.
Summary: Make sure you are ready to change. Be your own coach. Consider outside help. Practice, practice, practice!

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You cannot introduce lovebirds unless you know that both animals are healthy. Take the pair to the vet to make sure that they're healthy enough to breed. Let your vet know that you plan to breed the lovebirds. Ask her any questions you might have about the birds, their health, or breeding the pair. If you bring a new lovebird into your flock for mating, consider quarantining the pair for a few days. This can help ensure that both are healthy and that the female doesn't get territorial or reject the male. If you are breeding lovebirds you already own, you likely don't need to quarantine the pair When you know that each lovebird is healthy, introduce the pair. Take it slowly, as it could take a few days for the birds to get used to one another. Place the birds in cages next to one another before putting them in the same cage. Move the birds to the same cage after a couple of days. Put nesting materials in the cage to encourage the couple to start building a nest. Remove any birds that are exhibiting signs of aggression or rejection of a potential partner. Lovebirds are prolific reproducers and you may notice many signs of mating. Signs of mating can include: Courtship Aggression Jealousy or being "hormonal" Carrying material in the feathers Nest-building. Lovebirds that are breeding need dense, nutrition packed foods because of the stress on their bodies. Avoid giving them just seeds, which may not provide enough nutrients for the birds or their babies. Some examples of what you can mix together to feed your lovebirds are: Cooked elbow macaroni Pearl barley Frozen vegetables Granulated sea kelp Whole grain brown rice Apples Greens Cereal, toast or crackers Cuttlebone. The only way to be certain that your lovebirds have mated is by checking for eggs. In most cases, the female lovebird will lay her first egg ten days after mating and then will brood, or sit on the eggs, after the second is laid. Look at the nest every morning to see if there are any eggs. The female will generally lay eggs at night. She may produce one egg every other day, up to 5 or 6 eggs. Be aware that two female lovebirds, if placed together. can lay up to 10 infertile eggs. It takes around 25 days for a female to brood, or sit on, her eggs. Let her brood uninterrupted for at least 10 days. Be aware the female will only leave to excrete waste, drink, and have a bite of food. In most cases, the male will feed the female during brooding. It's common to have infertile eggs, especially if a pair is too young or old. After allowing the female to brood for 10 days, you can check to see if the eggs are fertile. Handle the eggs as gently as possible. Check each egg by holding an egg up to a light source, such as a flashlight and looking for a membrane, which is a sign the egg is fertile. You can also check by placing the egg in a shallow dish of warm water one week before it hatches. After five seconds, check if you can see a membrane. Be aware that it is normal for eggs to not be fertile or for a baby to die in the egg. After between 21-26 days of brooding, your eggs may hatch. Be sure to not handle the eggs or the hatchlings for the first 6-8 weeks of life. The mother bird will feed the babies for 6-8 weeks from the nutritious food you provide. Remove any unhatched eggs or baby lovebirds that die.

SUMMARY: Check the health of your lovebirds. Consider quarantining the animals. Introduce the lovebird pair. Watch for signs of mating. Provide the birds enough nutrition. Check for eggs. Allow the female to brood. Figure out if eggs are fertile. Wait for the eggs to hatch.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Rise upward and forward simultaneously, and keep your spine straight, chest out, and shoulders back. As you post, lean forward about 30 degrees. Allow the horse's motion to direct your post; remember to think of your core, hips, and legs as an extension of the muscles in the horse's back. Don't propel yourself with your feet or legs. You should only rise about 2 inches (5.1cm) out of the saddle. Bouncing hard or propelling yourself with your feet can hurt your horse. Your legs should be relaxed; don't squeeze the horse tightly or use your legs to keep your balance. That said, make sure your calves remain in contact with the horse's barrel. This will help you avoid involuntary leg movements. If you don't maintain control over your legs, you could accidentally kick your horse and confuse it. The pressure on your stirrups should remain steady as you rise and sit. Instead of bracing your ankles and forcing yourself upward, move gently up and down with springy, supple ankles. If you're riding without stirrups, extend your legs and use your seat to balance. Scrunching up your legs can cause you to tightly grip the horse with your knees and thighs.
Summary:
Post forward at a 30-degree angle. Keep your calves pressed firmly to the horse's barrel. Maintain steady pressure on your stirrups if you're using them.