Often, when you figure out what your insecurities or challenges are, you will be able to build them into strengths, which will prohibit feelings of jealousy. While it isn't an easy task to examine yourself for your flaws, it must be done. Remind yourself that you are more than just your insecurities. Try to keep a positive mindset while identifying areas in which you are insecure. Remind yourself of things you do feel confident in or like about yourself. Remember that you can change any insecurity into a strength with time and effort. For example, perhaps you are lonely and want to make more friends, but you are not outgoing. Practice being outgoing and friendly toward strangers and eventually you will have turned your shyness into friendliness and you'll have made new friends. . Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself as a person. There are many ways to work on your self-esteem including, but not limited to: Recognizing your strengths. Are you good at school? Do you excel at sports? Are you a fair listener or a trusted secret keeper for your friends? Actively engaging in activities you are good at can remind you of your strengths and build self-esteem. Keeping a list of every compliment you received over the course of a week. Read over these compliments when you are feeling insecure. Working on your challenges. Perhaps you are terrible at bowling and your best friend is a good bowler. You can improve your bowling through practice. It's easier to become jealous of people around you if you aren't happy with yourself. Feelings of inadequacy increase the likelihood that you will experience jealousy. You can find happiness in yourself by doing following: Focusing on internal strengths. When you focus on external factors, such as popularity or earning potential, those things could shift and your self-esteem could crumble. When you focus on internal factors, your self-esteem is built on a much more stable foundation and you will be happier with yourself. Practicing daily intentions. Remind yourself that you are capable of giving and receiving love, attention, and respect, and that you are deserving of these things. Post them somewhere visible, such as on your mirror or computer monitor. Consider saying them out loud each day. Visual prompts can be very helpful for affirmations. Do not let your emotions hold control over you as this will create a reactive state of emoting. Instead, you want to acknowledge that every emotion you feel is a choice. You have chosen to allow yourself to feel what you are feeling and you are in control of your emotions. When you begin to feel jealous or angry, remind yourself that you are being reactive and choose to stop feeling that way. Ask yourself what you are feeling and if you want to feel this way. If you do not want to feel this way, take some deep breaths and focus on the emotion you want to feel instead. Make the choice to feel the way that you want to feel. For example, if you want to feel happiness, focus on being happy, identify what makes you happy, and maintain a positive mental attitude.

Summary: Consider your insecurities. Build your self-esteem Find happiness in yourself. Reclaim your power over your emotions.

Walk your horse out to a level area for mounting. Make sure it isn't cramped, as horses can get claustrophobic easily. Traditionally, mounting occurs on the left side of a horse, so make sure the horse's left side is clear. However, a skilled rider can mount from either side of a horse. Once you learn to mount from the left side, it is important to learn to mount the right as well. Should you be in a dangerous situation, such as on a trail ride along a cliff edge, being able to mount and dismount from either side can keep you safe. Although it is not required, a mounting block can make reaching the stirrups a bit easier. If you have a mounting block, move it so that it is just under the stirrup you will use to mount up. Repeatedly mounting without a block puts a lot of strain on one side of your horse's back, so using a mounting block can help reduce that strain and protect their back, as well as your body. Mounting blocks also help train your horse to stand still and not walk away while you're trying to mount. Mounting blocks typically come with either 2 or 3 steps. The 2-step blocks tend to be shorter and they work well for most adults. The 3-step mounting blocks are taller and allow shorter and taller riders to use the same blocks. In preparation for mounting from the left, whether you're standing on a mounting block or on the ground, you should stand next to your horse's left front leg. This allows you to reach the stirrup easily without sacrificing control of your horse. When you learn to mount on the right, you will start by the horse's right front leg. Make sure the horse is paying attention to you and isn't trying to walk off. Put the reins over its head so they'll be in the correct position when you mount. Then hold onto the reins to keep the horse still while you mount. If you're a beginner, it's a good idea to ask a friend to hold your horse for you while you mount. Often during a lesson or at a horse show there will be someone available to hold your horse while you mount.

Summary: Move your horse into position. Move your mounting block into place. Position yourself next to your horse. Keep the horse still.

If you're not used to cooking fish at home, or you want to try out a new method, review the basic instructions so you know what temperature and cooking times are necessary. Fish is often grilled, baked, poached, or sauteed. Different types of fish have different flavors and textures, so recipes often specify an exact type. Learn about cooking halibut, snapper, grouper, flounder, tilapia, or salmon. Remember that cooking frozen fish without thawing will typically take twice as long as the recipe calls for. Unlike red meat, most fish picks up on flavoring after only 515 minutes of marination. This makes it easy to season and flavor even if cooking it from frozen. Make sweet and sour fillets, fish in cheese sauce, Cajun style blackened fish, or Mexican style fish for tacos. Some recipes call for less typical methods of preparing fish. These don't have to be difficult with the right instructions, and usually just involve cooking the fish along with other ingredients. Try cooking chowder, fish quiche, battered fish & chips, or kedgeree.

Summary: Learn basic fish-cooking techniques. Get ideas for your specific type of fish. Try new marinades and seasoning. Learn unique recipes.

"True leaves" refer to fully grown leaves, rather than leaves that are just beginning to grow. If you plan on keeping each pepper plant separate, a 2-inch or 4-inch (5-cm or 10-cm) pot should suffice. You can also combine multiple pepper plants into a single pot if it is larger. Use a loose, well-draining soil, preferably one with a high content of organic matter. The hole should be the same depth and width of the compartment your seedling currently sits in. If planting one seedling per pot, dig the hole in the center of the pot. If planting multiple seedlings in one pot, dig multiple holes that are at least 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Gently "wiggle" or pry it from the seedling tray by squeezing on the sides of the plastic compartment. Once the seedling has been removed, roots, soil, and all, place it in the hole. Pack the soil around the base of the seedling so that it is firm and steady.
Summary: Transplant the seedlings once they have two sets of true leaves. Use a large enough pot. Fill the pots with soil. Dig a small hole in the dirt. Transfer the seedling to the new pot. Pack the seedling in place.