Q: Self-knowledge, particularly non-judgemental self knowledge, is an incredibly important skill to help you define yourself. You'll need to understand what makes you tick and what your thought processes are before you can define who you are as a person.  Mindfulness means paying attention to what you are thinking and observing your patterns of thought. For instance, you might realize that you have a tendency to feel that people don't care what you think and that your opinions are unimportant. Recognizing that you have these thoughts and catching them before they start causing you anxiety, can help you piece together the important parts of your identity. When you start paying attention to your thought processes and patterns you'll need to practice attentive non-judgment. This means being aware of your thought patterns and acknowledging them, but not beating yourself up over them. Everyone has negative thought patterns and processes. By paying attention to them, you can eliminate them from your mind. Once you start paying attention to the way you think about yourself and about the world, look specifically for the ways in which you identify yourself. See what groups and communities you use to create your identity. All of these inform how you see yourself and tell you what you are letting define you.  For example, look at things like religion, nationality, sexual identity and see if those are ways you define yourself. Look at the roles you take on, such as your job, your position in your family (mother, father, sister, brother), your romantic status (single, couple, etc.). To become adept at seeing your thought processes and definitions and how those determine how you act and who you are, write them down in a notebook as you identify them. You'll be able to see how you consider yourself and it will make it easier to eliminate the negative associations. Talking to and working with a clinical psychologist can greatly help in uncovering patterns of thinking and being. They can also help you deal with the more negative aspects of your thinking.
A: Know yourself. Notice how you identify yourself. Jot down thought processes and self definitions.

Q: When you're ready to lie down in bed, place your neck in or on your neck pillow. Do this in the spot you want to sleep so that you don't have to move out of the proper position, which may increase your risk of neck pain. Make sure that the back of your shoulder(s) and your head are touching the surface on which you're lying. Once you've put your head down on the neck pillow, it's important to see if you are in the proper alignment. This can ensure that you protect your neck and get the most comfortable night's sleep possible.  Make sure your neck pillow is supporting you without your head tilting forward or backward if you are a back sleeper. See if your neck is supported and your nose in line with the center of your body if you are a side sleeper. Keep in mind that both of these will work if you are a combination sleeper. Neck pillows are designed for back, side, and combination sleepers. Most professionals don't recommend sleeping on your stomach because it not only can cause neck pain but also strain your lower back. It takes your neck about 10 to 15 minutes to relax and settle onto your pillow. Before your start thrashing around because you're uncomfortable, stay in one position to see if that's best for you. If not, move into a different position until you find one in which your neck can relax. Remember to give yourself one week of sleeping on a neck pillow to figure out if it is the right one for you. If the pillow still isn't comfortable after a week, consider returning it and/ or getting another option. Most neck pillows have lobes to help keep your neck properly aligned during the night. If you're new to sleeping with a neck pillow, you may find it difficult to sleep on the side with the lobes. For the first few weeks, consider sleeping with the lobes facing downward to help your head and neck adapt to the need sleeping position. Recognize it may take a bit of trial and error to see where on the pillow is most comfortable with the lobes facing downward. Go with whatever provides the most support and is the most comfortable. After 1-3 weeks of sleeping with the lobes facing downward, turn over the pillow to the lobed side. This allows the pillow to return to its natural shape and can ensure that you get continued excellent neck support. Consider turning over your any pillow you have every few weeks.
A: Slide your neck onto the pillow. Check your alignment. Be careful if you are a stomach sleeper. Give yourself time to settle. Start with the lobes facing downward. Turn over the pillow.

Q: Chew toys can help wipe away soft tartar and massage the gums. They also prevent boredom and reduce stress.  Give your dog rawhide, nylon, and rubber chew toys. Ask your veterinarian for a recommendation. Giving your dog chew toys and bones is a good supplement to regular brushing. They are not a good replacement for brushing in the long term. Other alternatives to brushing include sprays and gels that you  can apply regularly. They contain ingredients that help to deter the bacterial growth that causes tartar build-up. Consult with your veterinarian about using these and other products. If your dog will not accept you cleaning its teeth, bring it to the vet and have it done for you. Also be sure to discuss your dog's dental health at your regular vet visits.
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Use chew toys. Try a gel or spray. Get a professional cleaning.