Article: Take a step back from the situation so you can reflect on what you’re doing. Then, talk to the other person about the situation and how you feel. Be as direct and honest with them as possible.  It’s okay to take some time on your own to work through your feelings. It’s hard to change your behavior, so allow yourself to take baby steps. If you’re in the middle of talking to someone when you recognize the behavior, you don’t have to explain yourself. Just say, “I’m sorry to interrupt our conversation, but I need a few minutes to think.” Alternatively, you could just excuse yourself to the restroom for some privacy. to the other person’s perspective on the situation. It’s likely you are only seeing things from your point of view, which is why you use manipulation to get what you want. Considering the feelings of others can help you overcome these behaviors. Let the other person share how they feel about things, and take it all in without thinking about what you might say in response. Then, look for a compromise that allows you both to win. For example, you might want to go out on Friday night, but your partner might want to hang out with friends. Instead of guilting them into doing what you want, listen to their feelings on the situation. Then, find a way for you to both be happy, such as scheduling your date night for Saturday so that both of you can spend time with friends on Friday. Getting what you want might make you feel good, but no one always gets what they want. If you’re always winning, chances are the people around you are having to give up what they want. Be open to compromise so that things are as fair as possible.  If something is really important to you, it’s okay to speak up for what you want. As an example, you might really want a work assignment that goes to someone else, but it's not healthy to make up lies about that person to try to undermine their reputation at work. Although this might help you get the next project assignment, overall it will be bad for both your career and your reputation. Plus, it's hurtful to the other person. Similarly, let's say you're off from work on Wednesday night and want to go out, but your partner wants to stay home. Instead of making them feel bad for not doing what you want, you could order takeout and watch a movie together instead. You are the only person who can control your actions and reactions. Ask yourself why you are feeling a certain way, then give yourself what you need to feel better.  Although it might make you feel bad at first, accepting responsibility for your own thoughts and actions can be empowering. For example, let’s say you’re feeling lonely and want your friend to come over even though they’re busy. Instead of saying something like, “I guess you don’t care about me after all” to manipulate them into coming over, you could do something fun by yourself. You might turn on your favorite movie or go shopping. Changing your behavior is very difficult, and you might not be able to do it on your own. A counselor or therapist can help you identify behaviors you need to change and address the thoughts behind them. They’ll also help you learn new behaviors that are healthier for you. You can find a counselor or therapist online.
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Stop yourself as soon as you notice manipulative behavior. Listen Accept that you can’t always have things your way. Take responsibility for your own needs and feelings. Work with a counselor if you’re having trouble changing your behavior.
Article: However, keep in mind that this might not be for another 7 to 25 years after making the original cut. Harvest when the sap is down for highest quality wood and least damage to the tree. For larger shoots, use a sharp axe. For smaller shoots, use a billhook or handsaw. The lowest point of the cut should face outward, to promote rain runoff. Start at the outer shoots and work in toward the center, cutting close to the base of the shoot. Traditionally cut wood was stacked in a 'cord'. Small shoots can be adequately seasoned in about a year. Coppiced woodlands can last indefinitely. Maintenance is low, but important over the long term:  Plant new trees as stumps die off. Stump death in most species is unrelated to the number of times the tree has been cut back, so there is no need to replace old stumps. Prune or fell mature "standards" (if using) to reduce canopy cover to 30% at the start of each coppice cycle. Soil fertility will eventually decline, but you can typically grow a coppice without fertilizer for decades.
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Return to harvest a coppiced section in late winter. Sharpen your blades. Cut the shoots at an angle close to their base. Season the wood by laying it to dry in a well ventilated area. Maintain the woodlands as the cycle repeats.
Article: Hold a measuring tape up along the wall to determine how much space you have available. If your old worktop is still in place, it can serve as a useful estimate. When building around a corner, plan on connecting 2 slabs or dividing a slab into 2 pieces with a diagonal cut.  For non-square worktops, measure out the space you have available, then carefully measure out how you’ll make your cuts. Wood worktops expand and contract a lot. When using them, leave 5 mm (0.20 in) between the wood and the wall. Leave 30 mm (1.2 in) between the wood and a freestanding oven. Trace the dimensions you measured directly onto the worktop slabs. No matter what material you choose for your worktops, you can order them pre-cut. If you got pre-cut material, you will only need to do this if the worktops are too big or need to be divided. Worktop material can be wood, laminate, granite, or another material. Place some masking tape over each cutting line. Dark lines don’t show up well on dark worktops, and you’ll also be wearing safety goggles while the saw kicks up sawdust, so the yellow helps you stay on track. The masking tape can be removed when you finish the cuts. Before sawing worktop pieces, take safety precautions. Put on goggles to shield your eyes from chipped material. Face masks offer extra protection, so they may be worth the cost. The type of saw you need depends on the material you’re cutting. A jigsaw can give you precise cuts on a variety of material. If you’re cutting stone, such as marble, use a diamond-tipped circular saw. Carefully cut off the excess material until you’ve formed the worktops you need. The cuts you make will be rougher than any factory-made cuts. Plan to hide your cuts against the wall or under a joining strip, if possible. Both of these features need plenty of space. To get the most accurate estimate possible, move the worktop to the location where you’ll install it. Locate your water line for the sink and your gas or electrical lines for the cooktop or hob, as that’s where you’ll need to cut the holes. Never place these features on the joints between 2 worktop pieces. An easy way to do this is to flip them over and lay them on the worktop’s surface. Masking tape and a marker pen are perfect for creating the guiding lines. Before cutting, move all the lines inward by 5 to 10 mm (0.20 to 0.39 in). This is because the edges of these features hang over the worktop so they don’t fall through. Some sinks and cooktops come with templates you can trace on the worktop. Put on your safety gear again and fire up the same saw you used before. Carefully cut out both holes. Remember that a cut that’s too small can always be fixed, but one that’s too big can’t. Pick up a fine file or sandpaper at the home improvement store. Smooth over both the utility holes and the outer edges of the worktop. When they feel level instead of sharp, the worktops are ready to be installed.
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Measure the size the worktop will be. Draw the measurements on the worktops. Tape over the measurements for visibility while cutting. Put on goggles and a face mask. Cut the worktop to shape. Find the spots where you’ll put the sink and cooktop. Trace the sink and cooktop on the worktop’s surface. Cut out the traced areas with a jigsaw. File down the rough edges of the worktop.