If your dislike of this person comes from them antagonizing or displaying potential harmful behavior toward you, do not be afraid to stand up for yourself. Let an authority figure know, whether that be your teacher, your boss, or the police, if necessary.  Explain the situation to them and let them know what this person has done to make you feel threatened or harmed. Try to stick to facts and accounts of actions as much as possible. If you regularly encounter this person and worry about potential further harm through extended contact, request to be put in a situation that involves little to no contact with this person. This may include transferring desks, shifting part of your job duties, or moving to another class. If you do not like a person because they disparage you or put you down, remember that this individual is expressing a personal opinion, not stating fact. Remind yourself of your own value and worth, and allow your positive thoughts to replace their negative input.   Trying making a list of three to five things that you like about yourself to help remind yourself of your positive traits. List not only the items, but why they are important and how they help you in your daily life. If this person is antagonizing you over something they know is a larger issue in your life, you may want to seek professional assistance such as therapy to help you deal with not only this person but your matters in a healthy way. If an antagonistic person tries to talk to you, make plans with you, or in any other way engage with you, do not be afraid to tell them no. Let them know, “I do not think you are a positive force in my life and I do not want speak with you.” Know that you have the power and the authority to say no at any time. If this person occupies a position of power in your life it may seem difficult to get away from them, but know that you always have the option to tell them no or remove yourself from the situation.
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One-sentence summary -- Alert an authority figure. Remember your own value. Say no.


Macs come with iTunes preloaded. If you don’t want to use iTunes, other software like Mediamonkey or TunesGO will function similarly. This menu is located in the upper left below the playback controls. iPod Touch (ad iTunes) supports a few video formats, including .h264, .mp4, and .mov. Non-supported video formats will not transfer. Your iPod Touch will appear listed under “Devices” in the iTunes sidebar. A progress bar will appear in iTunes indicated the transfer progress. Wait for the transfer to be complete. Once ejected, you can disconnect the iPod Touch from your computer. Your video(s) will be displayed in the app for playback.
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One-sentence summary -- Download and open iTunes. Select “Movies” from the Library dropdown menu. Drag and drop video files from your computer to your Movie Library. Connect your iPod to your computer via USB. Click and drag videos from your library to your iPod. Press the “Eject” button next to your iPod. Open the “Video” app on your iPod Touch.


Instead of wallowing in sadness, insecurity, discomfort, or anxiety, get proactive in solving your problems. Acknowledge how you feel, then get moving on finding a solution. For example, if you have many things to accomplish, you might want to put them off or focus on your anxiety. Instead, write a to-do list and cross off a few items each day so they don’t feel so overwhelming.  It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or depressed. Just don’t dwell on these feelings. Find ways to face your fears and create less resistance to things. If you tend to avoid certain tasks, set a deadline. For example, if you put off paying bills because money makes you anxious, set one day out of every month to pay bills and get it over with. If you tend to expect the worst or anticipate problems in many situations, start coming up with positive things to anticipate. The same goes for memories: if you tend to look back on events and pick out the worst things about them, start coming up with positive counters.  If you’re stressed about a test, the positive will be when it’s over and it won’t stress you any more. If you focus on a negative event, create a positive experience around it, too. For example, if your plane was late and you missed your connection, the positive can be that you were able to find a different flight without any fees. Neuroticism can affect relationships deeply. For example, if you have rigid expectations for your partner or family members, they might feel like they cannot please you or that they have to earn your love. If you have a hard time getting along with others, learn to be flexible and not hold others such very high standards. If someone lets you down, don’t hold it against them forever. Recognize that everyone makes mistakes and be forgiving. Don’t let things like chores ruin your family relationships. If you like chores to be done a certain way, make your expectations known clearly.
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One-sentence summary -- Be practical with your problems. Create positive alternatives. Be flexible in relationships.


. Pour the dry beans into a large bowl and pick through to remove any shriveled or unappealing beans. Cover the beans with two to three inches (5 to 7 cm) of water and leave them on the counter to soak overnight.  Soaking the beans overnight (roughly 10 to 14 hours) reduces the cooking time required, helps them cook more evenly and makes them easier to digest by removing most of the sugar called oligosaccharide, which causes flatulence.   If you’re in a rush you can speed up the soaking time by covering the beans in water, heating them to a boil for two minutes, then turn off the heat and allow them to sit undisturbed for an hour.  Lentils, peas, and black-eyed peas do not need to be soaked before cooking. Pour the beans into a colander to remove the soaking water. Rinse them under cold running water. Transfer the beans to a dutch oven or heavy cooking pot. At this point you can add aromatics if you wish, such as half of an onion, garlic cloves, chopped carrots and/or bay leaves. Cover the beans with fresh water and place the cooking vessel on the stove top. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat for a few minutes. Reduce the heat to low and bring the beans to a very gentle simmer; you should barely be able to see the water moving.  Cover the cooking vessel with a lid that is slightly ajar for creamier beans used in soups, stews and burritos. Leave the lid off the cooking vessel if you want firmer beans for salads and pasta dishes. Simmer the beans according to the recommended cooking time for the particular variety. Once the beans are just barely tender and nearly done cooking, you can add salt for flavor. Avoid adding the salt too early as it can prevent the beans from becoming tender. You can now add your cooked beans to any recipe. If you wish to store them, measure out 1 1/2 cups (354.8 ml) of beans into a two cup storage container and the cooking liquid to cover, allowing 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) of headspace. Seal and store in the refrigerator for one week or in the freezer for up to one year. Label the containers with the date and contents.
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Soak the beans Drain the soaked beans. Move the beans to a cooking vessel. Bring the beans to a boil. Simmer the beans. Cook the beans. Add salt if desired. Use or store the beans.