Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Identify denial. Practice radical acceptance Identify your part in creating your situation. Think about what you would like your life to be like.

Answer: Accepting your situation doesn’t mean you have to like it or that you support the conditions that lead you there.  Refusing to accept your current life, though, can have major consequences on your mental and physical health, leading to anxiety, chronic physical pain, or bodily harm caused by escapist behaviors like eating unhealthy foods or drinking too much alcohol. If you are in a situation that affects your well-being, then you might be using denial to cope with your feelings.  You may need to seek professional help for certain types of denial, such as if you are in an abusive relationship or if you are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Try talking to a trustworthy friend to start moving towards acceptance and then find some tailored help for your situation. For example, if you have been denying that you have a problem controlling your drinking, but you drink on a daily basis and can’t stop once you start, then you may need to admit you have a problem and enter a treatment program. If you have been denying that there is anything wrong with your relationship even though you have a verbally abusive partner, then you might need to ask your partner to visit a couples’ counselor with you. .  Denying a situation will not make it cease to exist. Denying can also have negative consequences, such as leading you to feel depressed or anxious. Some people also turn to substances to escape the pain caused by denying a situation. That is why the best way to move towards healing is to practice radical acceptance of a situation. Try creating an acceptance mantra for yourself and repeat it several times daily or whenever you have thoughts of denial. For example, you can say something like, “This is the situation. I may not like it, but I can’t change it.” To fully accept some situations, it is important to acknowledge the role that you played in causing the problem. Ask yourself questions related to your particular situation to help you work towards solutions.  If you are overweight and wish you weighed less, think about the reasons you are overweight. Do you eat a healthy diet of natural vegetables, fruits, legumes, and grains? Do you exercise regularly? If not, is there a valid medical reason why you cannot exercise in certain ways, and are there other types you could do instead? If you are unhappy with a relationship, consider why you continue to stay with this person. Are you afraid that you might end up alone? Do you worry that separating or divorcing will lead to financial problems? If you hate your job, ask yourself why you continue to work there. Do you need more education or training to do what you really want to do? And if so, why haven’t you gotten it yet? Are there other jobs you could be applying for? Are you staying because it is convenient, even if unhealthy for your well-being? Planning for a more positive future may help you to accept the situation you are in now and it can also give you something to look forward to. Consider what your ideal situation would be and write down some notes about what this ideal future might look like. For example, if you are in an abusive relationship, then you might imagine a future with a partner who is kind, caring, and loving towards you.  If you are consumed by grief over the death of a loved one, then you might imagine feeling peace over your loss and celebrating your loved one’s memory in a positive way.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Obey the speed limit in school zones. Don’t lose focus just because you’re beyond the school zone. Never pass a school bus that has stopped and put out its stop sign. Obey the crossing guard.

Answer: Streets near schools often have reduced speed limits during school hours — for instance 15 mph instead of 25 mph (25/40 kph) — that are designated by signs with flashing lights. Though this limit may seem excessively low when you do not see any children, small kids can hide easily or make sudden movements. In addition to the safety factor, remember that speeding tickets in school zones can be particularly costly. Before and especially after school, pay attention while on the surrounding streets and in nearby areas where children often hang out, such as playgrounds and parks. Kids walking home after school often have a lot of pent-up energy, and may in turn be less mindful of their surroundings. If you see either an extended sign or flashing lights, or both, know that children will be entering or exiting the bus at that time. In their haste, they may dart in front of your car unexpectedly.  By law, you cannot pass a stopped school bus whether you are behind it or facing it. Just be patient and wait for the bus to pull away. Be cautious driving near children even after the bus leaves, since you do not know their next move. Crossing guards often patrol busy intersections near schools, and in many cases are volunteers seeking to make their community a little safer. Show respect for their safety, and that of the children they’re trying to protect, by watching for them carefully and obeying their commands.  Whether there’s a crossing guard around or not, give younger children, who may walk more slowly, plenty of time to cross at pedestrian crossings. Basically, when you’re near a school:  Pay Attention; Be Patient; and Slow Down.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get some 6 by 6-inch (15.24 by 15.24 centimeters) origami paper. Let the bookmark dry, if needed, before using it.

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You can also use just about any other type of paper for this, including cardstock, construction paper, or even plain old printer paper. You can also make the square smaller, but it must be a perfect square. If you just used tape, then your bookmark is ready to go. If you used glue, paint, or markers to decorate it, however, you might want to give the bookmark a little time to dry. This way, you won't ruin the pages of your book.