In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Positive self talk means talking to yourself using kind and encouraging words. Think of it as a pre-competition pep talk! If you feel negative thoughts creeping in, combat them with positive ones. If you find yourself thinking, “I’m going to mess up,” tell yourself, “You can do this. You’ve practiced a ton, and now it’s time to give it all you’ve got.” Have a few go-to phrases or images that make you feel confident and ready to perform. Hold them in your mind before you compete. You might have a phrase like, “Time to crush it,” or visualize yourself winning the competition. Thinking that way will only make you more nervous. Instead, think of this competition as an opportunity to improve your skills and get outside of your comfort zone. If you have a stellar performance, great! If not, you’ll have more opportunities in the future. . Don’t drive yourself crazy worrying about what could go wrong. Instead, think about what could go right. Imagine the audience cheering for you after an awesome performance. Put your energy into providing a good show for the audience rather than worrying about what they’re thinking.
Summary: Use positive self-talk on competition day. Find phrases or images that make you feel optimistic. Don’t think of this competition as your one and only chance. Focus on the potential for success instead of failure

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Though “date night” may sound forced, you and your special someone should aim to have a date night at least once a week, if not more often. You don’t have to call it “date night” if that sounds too cheesy, but you should make a goal to spend some quality time together without anyone else around at least one night a week.  You can do this same thing during date night, such as cooking dinner together and then going to the movies, or spice it up and do something new every time. If you’re staying in, maintain a romantic atmosphere by lighting some candles and playing some soft music.  Whatever you do, make sure you have time to really talk during your special time together.  You won’t be able to talk much if you’re just going to a loud concert together. Learn to say no to others during “date night.” Your girlfriends may be begging you to come out to the bars, but if you’ve scheduled a date night, tell them you can’t make it and make plans for next week. Things will break down if “date night” is the thing you’re always willing to give up. You should always look nice, tell each other how much you love each other, and compliment each other throughout the night. You don’t have to plug this into your calendar, and hopefully you won’t have to, but you should make a conscious effort to make love at least one a week, no matter how tired you feel after work, or how much you have going on that week.  Making love is a way to maintain your intimacy and to grow closer to your partner. You should also spend some time just cuddling and kissing each other, so you don’t feel like you’re just checking “sex” off of your to-do list. Though your schedules may get crazy, you need to make a concerted effort to talk to each other every day, no matter how much work you have to do. You can set aside time to talk during dinner, or to talk over the phone if your loved one is away.  Make a habit of knowing what your loved one’s day was like. Though you don’t have to bore each other with every little detail of your lives, you should become comfortable with each other’s routines. If you’re spending a week apart, set aside at least fifteen minutes a day to catch up and to remind your loved one how much you love and miss him. When you do talk, there should be no distractions. You’re not really talking if you’re also watching the game or checking your phones.
Summary: Make time for romance. Make love at least once a week. Make time to talk.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Choosing the right tip can be as important as having the right pressure gauged on your sprayer. Larger tips generally require more pressure, but can cover more ground effectively. Narrower tips, on the other hand, are best for precision work. If you're unsure about the sort of tip you should be using, contact a hardware professional and give her the details of your project. Latex paint works for airless sprayers, but it must first be thinned out in order to flow easily through the nozzle. Add 1/4 cup of water or chemical thinner for every gallon of paint you're using, then mix the two together thoroughly. You may have to experiment with different thicknesses of paint. Load some into your paint sprayer and check the coverage. If it's not spraying evenly, you may need to add more thinner.  Latex paint is the default paint for airless sprayers. Chemical thinners are available from paint and hardware stores as well. These work more effectively than water and don't work against the paint's default properties. The type of paint you use for your project will depend on the surface. No matter how well you mix the paint, there may still be little clumps of solid paint. It doesn't take much to clog an airless sprayer nozzle. Take a strainer and strain your paint into another bucket, catching the solid bits and discarding them. An airless sprayer draws paint from a hose. Attach your siphon hose to the back and place it gently in your paint bucket. It's a good idea to do this prior to priming. That way, you'll be able to tell priming is done because paint will start coming through the nozzle. All airless sprayers require priming before they're ready for use. Luckily, this is a fairly straightforward operation, as many airless sprayers will have a "Prime" setting. If your airless sprayer isn't priming successfully, it may help to give the device a slight tap with a hammer. This can loosen any clogged paint inside the sprayer. Keep the nozzle face downward in a bucket to account for paint drips while you're getting the sprayer ready. Making sure your sprayer's in working order before you use it can help prevent big messes. Check the hose for microfractures. Check the nozzle and make sure the filter is clear. Give the paint a quick test run on a surface to make sure the paint's being distributed evenly.
Summary:
Pick the right tip. Thin the paint. Strain your paint. Set up the siphon hose. Prime the pump. Give your sprayer a quick check before each use.