Problem: Article: The stick should be about two to three feet long, and no wider than an inch or so in diameter.  If you cannot find a stick with these dimensions, you could whittle a wider, longer one down to the appropriate size. The dental floss should be about ten inches long, with seven inches on the loop side and three to four inches hanging down from the end of the stick.  Tie a slipknot with the dental floss.  To tie a slipknot, bring one end of the dental floss about two thirds of the way down towards the other end of the dental floss.  The dental floss should resemble a “C.” Holding the curved side of the loop in your left hand and the two ends of the “C” in your other, twist your left hand to form a loop.  Pass your left hand through the loop and pull the bottom arm of it back through.  Do not bring the entire arm of the floss through the loop.  Leave the tip of the floss just outside it. Tie the long end of the loop to the end of your stick.  The loop should hang about four to six inches down from the end of your stick.  Approach the lizard you want to catch slowly and cautiously.  Hang the loop slightly in front of it and either wait for it to enter the loop or gently ease the loop around the lizard’s neck.  Either way, when its neck is within the loop, pull up gently to tighten the slipknot and catch the lizard. To remove the slipknot, place the lizard on a flat surface.  Place one hand over the lizard with your index finger resting gently on top of its head.  Move your other hand slowly but cautiously toward the loop tied around its neck and pull the floss away from its body.  This will loosen the slipknot and allow you to ease it off over the front of its head. There is little chance of hurting or choking the lizard with the slipknot when it is only stuck within it for a short while.  However, if you leave the lizard fighting the slipknot or struggling to break free, it might hurt itself.  Remove the slipknot as soon as possible.
Summary: Obtain a long, skinny stick. Obtain some dental floss and form a slipknot. Catch the lizard in the loop. Remove the slipknot as quickly as possible.

Problem: Article: Sit in a comfortable position where you’re able to keep your spine straight and breathe deep.  Place your palms together in front of your chest with your fingers pointing upwards. The position of your palms is called the Prayer Mudra.  Your hands are located at the Heart Centre.  Your fingers should be pointed upwards but at a 60 degree angle (i.e. not straight upwards).  The bottom of your thumbs should press against your sternum (the bone between your breasts). Start by inhaling.  Then, while exhaling focus on the 3rd Eye Point and your heart while chanting “ONG NA MO.”  Your 3rd Eye Point is the centre of your forehead, just above your eyebrows.  To focus on this point, close your eyes and focus them upwards and inwards — as if you were trying to look at your 3rd Eye Point.  ONG NA MO means I call on Infinite Create Consciousness."  The ONG sound will vibrate the back of your throat, cranium and your nasal passages.  This will activate the pituitary and pineal glands. ONG should sounds like “Oooooong.”  NA is short and simple.  MO sounds like “Moooo." In both ONG and MO the ‘o’ sound is like ‘oh.' Either in one deep breath, or two breaths broken by a quick inhale through your mouth, chant “GURU DEV NA MO."  Do not breathe through your nose while doing this part of the mantra. Both GU and RU are short and simple. DEV sounds like “deeeeeev." NA is short again. MO sounds like “mooooo." There is no limit to the number of times you can repeat the mantra, it depends on how long it takes you to ‘tune into’ your body and your rhythm.  This chant also connects you with the Golden Chain.  The Golden Chain represents the teachers who introduced Kundalini yoga. Ong means ‘creator.’  Namo means to call upon or to greet.  Guru means ‘the teacher’ or the energy that brings the light.  And Dev means transparent or non-physical.
Summary: Get comfortable. Chant the first part of the Adi Mantra. Add the second part of the Adi Mantra. Repeat the mantra several more times.

Problem: Article: When discussing your sport or academic subject, talk about how much you enjoy it. Tell your friends and family that you plan to do your best in an upcoming activity. Demonstrate your knowledge in an interested but not an arrogant way. People will notice your interest and might regard you as being good. They might ask you further questions, which is an opportunity for you to show your expertise.   For example, you might say, “Wow, I’m so excited for my competition this weekend. I have been working really hard with my new choreographer and cannot wait to give my full effort.” You also might discuss a recent news item and your thoughts on it. It is also okay to express doubt or worries sometimes. Instead of broadcasting your thoughts, however, tell only a few close friends or your parents. This will help your confident image stay. Whether you are taking an exam or performing a competition routine for figure skating, express confidence. Use confident body language when conversing with others. Smile at others. Do not slouch. Instead, stand up tall and speak clearly. Rather than crossing your arms, keep them open or at your hips. See Make People Think You Are Confident for more tips. People who are well-rounded might seem “good” at everything because they are well-connected. In truth, they might be generalists who just try many activities. Being open to new experiences, though, is in fact a good thing. Plus, the more people you meet, the farther your reputation spreads. Consider finding friends in different areas of your school or community too. For example, if you’re into skating, you could have other skaters as friends. You might also have friends from chemistry class or choir. In addition to concrete activities, being “good” at everything, extends to your social skills. Show kindness through volunteer work or helping friends when they are in need. Listen intently when your friends tell you stories or about their problems. Give advice when they ask for it. Also, compliment others. Often, confidence comes from not having to prove your the best but in highlighting the best in others.   You might consider volunteering at a soup kitchen or collecting food for the homeless. You could help your friend with her math homework. See Practice-Random-Acts-of-Kindness for more tips. No one is good at everything and absolutely no one is perfect. If you want to appear competent in what you do, that is good and fine. It is important, however, to be modest and humble. Do not brag about your successes.  For example, do not say, “Wow, I went to the competition this weekend and beat everyone in the free skate. I won gold!” Instead, wait until people ask you how the competition went. Then you might say, “I did my best and was very pleased.” If they ask you what place you received, then feel free to say, “I placed first.” See Be Humble for more advice.
Summary:
Speak confidently about your activities. Act confident. Socialize in many groups. Be kind to others. Maintain humility.