Mastic is the adhesive, much like mortar, you'll use to secure the tile to your wall. Spread enough pre-mixed mastic on the wall so you can place 1 row of tile for about 4 linear feet (1.2 m). This way, you'll be able to place your tiles before the mastic starts to dry. Hold the trowel at a 45-degree angle. Gently sweep vertically over the mastic. This will remove excess mastic and will also create grooves that will help the tile adhere to the wall. Place one tile (or one sheet of tiles) on the wall at a time. Once you're done with the 4 foot (1.2 m) row segment, apply more mastic and place more tile on the wall. Continue this process until you've covered the majority of your drywall with complete tiles. Slide your tool of choice into the space between tiles and push out any mastic that was forced up when you placed the tile. By removing excess mastic, you'll make sure there is plenty of room for grout when you apply it. . In spaces where a whole tile won't fit, you'll have to cut smaller pieces of whole tile. Use a wet saw to cut your tiles. If you don't have a wet saw, you can purchase a ceramic tile cutter. Before cutting a tile, use a pencil to outline where you need to cut it.
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One-sentence summary -- Use a trowel to apply pre-mixed mastic to the wall. Switch to a v-notched trowel to remove excess mastic from the wall. Separate your tiles with 1/8 inch (.32 cm) tile spacers. Use a toothpick or another tool to remove excess mastic from between the tiles. Cut partial tiles

Apathy and lethargy are commonly experienced by people who are depressed and they can make it extremely difficult to feel motivated to do things, from seeking help to going to work to simply getting out of bed in the morning. Apathy is an actual lack of emotion it means you feel nothing. It has been shown that you must have a feeling about something in order to be motivated to change it, so feeling apathetic makes it extremely difficult to change your situation. You might know that your lack of productivity at work might get you in trouble or even fired, but you simply can't make yourself care enough to actually do anything about it. Lethargy is a feeling of fatigue, which can make it even harder to work up the motivation to do things, even when you know you must. Apathy may cause you to feel like happiness, fulfillment, or the ability to reach your goals are impossible. You may feel bored, worn out, and like there is nothing to look forward to. If you notice feelings of apathy or lethargy as part of your depression, you will need to learn to manage and overcome them to be productive at work. The challenge with apathy and lethargy is that you don't feel like doing anything. So, while there may be many things you can do to relieve those feelings, you can't get yourself motivated to actually do them. Overcoming these feelings begins with changing your mindset so you get to a place where you can begin to take action. Start challenging your apathy. Recall the times in the past when you felt happy, motivated, and enthusiastic. What were you doing? Who were you with? Try to do something as small as text someone who always makes you laugh, or do a crossword puzzle if that's something you used to enjoy. Start small. Ask yourself what you can do right now to move forward, even a tiny bit. Maybe you know you should see a doctor, but your lethargy and apathy are making it seem impossible. Try simply doing an online search of doctors in your area. You don't need to call or make an appointment today just take that first, small step. Identify the things you cannot change. Perhaps you feel apathetic because there are some things about your situation you simply cannot change right now. Work on accepting those things and focusing on what you can change. Manage your expectations. Setting your expectations too high and asking too much of yourself sets you up for failure and can make you feel worse about yourself. It's okay to adjust your expectations throughout the day even multiple times. If you start to feel overwhelmed, check in with yourself and consider that your current expectations may be too high. Depression may cause you to lose your appetite or turn to unhealthy comfort foods, which can drain your energy and leave you tired and fatigued. Try setting an alarm to go off ever two to three hours and make yourself eat a healthy snack containing protein and complex carbs. These foods can give you energy. Try eggs, yogurt, meat, raw greens, and nuts. Avoid sugar, which can give you a quick burst of energy but ultimately cause you to crash. It may also cause you to feel irritable. Getting down on yourself for your feelings of depression, apathy, and/or lethargy will only make you feel worse and isn't constructive in any way. Putting yourself down and calling yourself "lazy" won't do anything to motivate you to do more work. Take steps to end negative self-talk by first becoming aware that you are doing it. Ask yourself What am I saying to myself? What messages am I sending? Would I say this to a friend? Try apologizing to yourself when you catch yourself engaging in negative self-talk. Say something like, "I didn't deserve that. I'm not lazy I'm depressed, and there is a difference. I am doing the best I can right now." If you're continuing to feel apathetic and lethargic, you should talk to your doctor. There's no shame in getting medical help to improve your mental health. If your depression is affecting your work, it may be time to think about an antidepressant. If you are already taking an antidepressant, you may need to have your medication adjusted, either by upping the dose of your current medication or switching to a different one."
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One-sentence summary -- Identify feelings of apathy and lethargy. Change your mindset. Address lethargy by eating well. Be kind to yourself. Check in with your doctor.

Look for hooks, screws, vents, or knobs that are already in place and that could bear a few extra pounds. Note that this method will be most appropriate for lightweight pictures that aren't in frames. Look for wall features that are out of the way and that could have a string run between them without posing a strangulation risk. Cut a length of string, twine, or wire that's long enough to span the distance between the two wall fixtures, plus some extra for tying knots. Tie each end of the string to a separate wall fixture. You can either pull the string taut or leave it slightly loose and droopy. A taut string will look more rigid and uniform, while a droopy string will look more relaxed and artistic. The choice between the two is a matter of aesthetic preference. Wire will be harder to tie than string or twine (it will be easier to wrap it tightly around your fixture than tie it), will provide an industrial look, and will allow pictures to slide around for quick re-positioning. Wire is thin and strong, but doesn't lend itself to the droopy look. Twine and string will be easy to tie, can be left droopy or pulled taut, and will provide a more rustic look.Twine will be thicker than wire or string, but stronger than string. String will be thinner than twine, but not as strong. Use clothespins or clips to affix your pictures to the string. If your string begins to sag more than it's supposed to or the knots won't stay tied, you may have too much weight. Either use stronger twine or wire, or tie a second string to different fixtures for a second row of pictures. To distribute weight and pictures evenly, place your first picture in the center of the string using your eye or a tape measure. Using the first picture as the center point that separates two halves, divide those halves in half again, and place one picture at each center point. Continue dividing your spaces in half and using the center points as picture locations until all your pictures are hung.
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Find existing wall fixtures. Tie on your string. Hang your pictures.