Problem: Article: Combine together 2-3 cups of grout mixture with a bit of acrylic admix. Stir the combination until the consistency is that of thick cottage cheese. Grout comes in many colors and there are colors you can add to the grout to change the coloring. Choose a color that accents your mosaic. Fill in the creases between the tiles. The grout should cover the mosaic enough to fill the gaps. Work in small areas at a time and wipe off any excess grout as you go along. Each time you grout around a new piece, give the tesserae a gentle push to make sure the tile sticks to the grout. Make sure you are wearing gloves as you apply, otherwise the grout will stick and solidify on your hands. Wipe the mosaic with a clean sponge and warm water. Rinse out the sponge regularly as you wipe away grout from the surface of the tiles. After you are done cleaning, let the water sit in the bucket for a while. The grout will sink to the bottom. You can then pour out the water, and dump the grout into a trashcan. This will coat the tiles and safeguard against damage, especially for outdoor mosaics subjected to fluctuating temperatures and adverse weather conditions. It also will give a high gloss shine that will make the colors stand out. Tile and stone-floor sealers can be purchased at most local hardware stores. You will want to apply two coats. Use a paintbrush to apply each coat. In between coats, wait about 10-15 minutes for the varnish to dry. After the sealer has dried, buff the mosaic with a soft towel. This will give your mosaic a nice clean finish. Reapply every few years for added protection. This is strictly optional, but can add a level of dimension to your work, especially if it is a tile or table. You can affix pieces of tesserae to the edges using the same mortar and grout steps. Another great option is the paint the edges using an acrylic paint. You can also pack grout onto the edges, using a spatula, for a more textured look.
Summary: Prepare the grout mixture. Apply the grout using a spatula. Let the grout set between 24-48 hours. Seal the mosaic with varnish. Create an edging for your mosaic. Finished.

Problem: Article: If your guilt stems from something you did that affected someone else negatively, the first step is to make amends with that person. Although a sincere apology may not eliminate your feelings of guilt, it can start the process by providing a time for you to express how truly sorry you are. Arrange a time to speak with the other person and offer a genuine apology for your actions or inactions. Make amends sooner, rather than later. Remember that just because you offer an apology doesn't mean that the other person has to accept it. You cannot control how the person will react or what he will do with what you've said. However, for yourself, realize that this is just the first stage of eliminating your guilt. Although the person may not accept your apology, you can feel proud of accepting and recognizing your guilt and responsibility and for actively showing remorse and demonstrating empathy. In cases where the guilt is productive, make a commitment to change your behavior to avoid a repeat of the situation and, in turn, the guilt you feel. For example, you can't bring back your dog Fido, but you can make sure not to let future pets out of the house unless on a leash. Or, in the case where you failed an exam, you can make a commitment to dedicating more time to studying so that your parents' money isn't going to waste. In some cases, you may not have any behavior to change, but you can still change your outlook for the better. For example, you can't bring back your friend's mother who passed away from cancer, but you can make sure that you offer your support to her as she grieves and make sure that you also let your own mother know how much she means to you. With guilt, people often feel shame for something they did or did not do. Even once you've made amends with others, you may still hold onto the guilt inside yourself and engage in rumination. So, you also need to make amends with yourself. Learning to forgive yourself is an important tool to help restore your self-esteem that may have been damaged by guilt or shame and move on. Trying writing a letter to yourself. Writing a letter to your younger or past-self can be a powerful emotional and cognitive tool to start the process of self-forgiveness. Using a kind, loving tone, remind your other-self that our past often offers valuable learning opportunities and it builds empathy for others. Remind yourself that how you acted or what you did may have been all you knew to do in that moment. Consider the closing of the letter, or confession, a symbolic closing to the situation. You have accepted, confronted, and made amends for your guilt. It is now time to let it go.
Summary: Make amends with anyone you have hurt. Reflect on the possibilities to modify your behavior. Forgive yourself.

Problem: Article: These range from inexpensive to very pricey. Most mounts come with all the nuts and bolts needed to install them. You can find mounts at sporting goods stores or online. You can find ceiling joists or support beams by using a stud finder. Make sure that you find ceiling joists in an area that allows movement. Your bag will be mounted on a middle joist. Joists are usually placed 16" apart. If you don't have a stud finder, you can use a measuring tape to measure from the edge of the wall, marking every 16". In some houses, the joists may run up to 24" apart. Use the knock test to double check. If you knock on the ceiling and hear a hollow sound, there is no joist. If the sound is not hollow, you are knocking against a ceiling joist. Choose a place in the ceiling where the joist meets with a cross beam if possible. You can center the mount to the crossbeam for added support. Use a level to make sure that the holes you are drilling are straight across the joists. When you drill the holes, make sure to drill them into the center of the joist. You will need 3-inch wood screws. The threads on the screw need to catch and thread into the ceiling joist. Choose a drill bit so that the holes in the ceiling are sized so that the drilled hole is slightly larger than the shank of the wood screw, not the threads. This is going to be the base for the mount. The 2x6 should be long enough to span all the ceiling joists and support the screws. Attach the board to the ceiling using the newly drilled holes and wood screws. You want to connect the board to the ceiling at each joist. If you have a crossbeam, center the wood along the crossbeam. This will be where you will hang the bag. You can use a 2x4, but a 2x6 or higher will provide more support for your heavy bag. Most mounts include all hardware needed to attach the mount to the ceiling. You may need a screwdriver, drill, or other tool to attach the mount. You should attach the legs of the mount in the center of the middle ceiling joist. Make sure to never install the mount into drywall. Try sticking a heavy bag chain or spring between the mount and the chains. This reduces vibration, and can possibly save your drywall.
Summary:
Purchase a mount. Find the 3 or 4 ceiling joists or support beams. Drill holes into the ceiling joists. Attach a 2x6 hardwood board to the ceiling. Attach the mount to the hardwood board.