In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Chances are, you are good at something. You must have been good enough at what you do to land this job and to hold onto it. Don’t allow negative self-perceptions to rule you. Instead, build up the positive aspects of your work performance. Start by creating a list of everything you are good at doing, ranging from very simple to extremely complex. Anytime you start to feel like you are not clever enough, return to this list and remember that you are. Your physical environment at work can have a huge effect on your mood, contributing to either a positive or negative self-image. Give yourself a boost by creating an upbeat environment. Decorate your desk with bright colors, positive statements, and images that make you happy. If it is allowed, you may also want to invest in an essential oil diffuser and freshen your air with lavender or citrus oils (both proven to reduce stress and improve your mood). Confidence is governed by hormones in your brain. When you feel confident, your brain releases a series of hormones. But researchers have concluded that even when you fake feeling confident, the same hormones are released. In other words, if you fake being self-confident at work, you will quickly become it!  Envision your most confident self. How do you comport yourself? How do you move through the office? How do you dress? Put that vision into action! Even if you don't feel confident on the inside, perform confidence outwardly. Having a optimistic and upbeat attitude toward life is a conscious choice that requires practice. When you are faced with a challenge or a stressful situation, you can choose how you will handle it. If you can manage to cultivate a positive outlook during stressful times, not only will you begin to feel more clever, but others will be drawn to you.  Anytime you are faced with a challenging or stressful situation, stop and take a moment to breathe. Check in with your emotional response. Are you angry. frustrated, nervous, or anxious? Remember that those emotions do not serve you. Is there a way for you to approach this problem calmly, with compassion, understanding, and grace? In time, your natural responses will become more positive. In general, when we are a caught dwelling on our lack of cleverness or poor intellect, it means that, perhaps, we are spending a bit too much time focusing on ourselves. Get out of the rut by shifting your focus onto doing something useful. What needs to be done at your work? How can you be of service? Completing such a task (even a small one) is sure to give your mood a boost, and as an added benefit, it will certify that you are a vital and necessary component of your workplace.  If an opportunity to volunteer presents itself (such as becoming the safety coordinator for your office), go for it. You may even consider asking for more responsibility at work.
Summary: Assess your competencies. Shape your environment. Fake it ‘til you make it. Practice a positive attitude. Do something useful.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Athletic shoes or shoes with a well-cushioned sole are usually good choices. You can visit a store that specializes in fitting these shoes, if you'd like. Put heel cups or full shoe orthotics in your shoes to add extra cushioning for your feet. These are particularly helpful for shoes that are uncomfortable already. Make sure that you balance out your feet by using orthotics in both shoes, regardless of whether or not you are experiencing pain in both feet. Unbalanced shoes can cause pain. Have an expert determine if you overpronate or over supinate when you walk and/or run and and prescribe custom orthotics or insoles. Put on your shoes before walking around at all, even around your house, if you don't have carpet. Purchase comfortable house shoes with good support to wear as slippers. This is where you can really nurture your feet with supportive shoes. Since you're only wearing them around the house, it doesn't matter what they look like! You may enjoy giving your feet a rest from shoes if your home is full of soft carpets. Both of these conditions can cause plantar fasciitis. You can wear different footwear or use inserts to reduce the pressure on your feet. Your doctor or podiatrist can advise you on what will work best for you.You can buy special shoes or inserts from specialty stores or online. You may also be able to get them through your doctor's office.
Summary: Wear shoes with good shock absorption and the right arch support for your foot. Place orthotics in your shoes. Avoid going barefoot on hard surfaces. Get help for flat feet or high arches.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Place a colander into a sink and dump all your seeds into it. Run cool water over the colander and move it around in a circle so that it covers all of the seeds. Afterward, place the colander down and mix the seeds around with your hands as the tap runs to expose their entire surface to water.  Remove any excess pumpkin flesh that you find stuck to the seeds. Don't worry if the seeds feel slimy—this doesn't mean they aren't clean!
Summary:
Rinse the seeds in a colander with cool water.