INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use a spreadsheet and list the types of expenses you in the first column. Write the months of the year in the rows.  Include a title row in the first row. Your expenses should include categories like housing, transportation, groceries, phone/internet, healthcare, interest payments, eating out, clothing and entertainment. Plan the budget out for at least the next 12 months. If you are married, include the income and expenses for the whole family. You are getting some economies of scale when you buy groceries for several people. First, gather your receipts, your credit card bill and your bank statement. Then, record your expenses last month.  Every time you find a receipt that doesn’t fit into your expenses categories, add a new category. You need to create an accurate view of what you are spending your money on. Download the Mint app for your smart phone, or use it on your computer, if you use your device regularly. It has a budgeting feature, which also records expenses and adds them to your monthly total, so you can see if you are staying on budget. If the number is negative, you are going into debt and need to strategize about how to make ends meet. Look for monthly expenses, such as eating out, travel or clothing that you can cut to make ends meet.

SUMMARY: Create a budget. Add a separate row for income and input your after-tax income. Don’t spend another dime without recording it in your budget. Subtract your expenses from your income. Review your expenses closely.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before you change your download settings you are going to need to open your web browser. In order to do this, you need to click on its icon, either on your desktop or Start menu. The icon is a red, green, and yellow outside circle with a blue circle in the middle. Once the browser open, click on the box on the top-right side of the browser with 3 lines inside it. This will cause a drop-down menu to appear. From the menu, go down to “Settings,” and click on it. ” When you click on “Settings,” a new tab will open up with all your different browser settings inside the window. If you scroll down, there is blue button that says “Show advanced settings”; click on this link. Opening “Advance settings” will cause a long list of settings to load. When the settings load, scroll down until you see a subheading that reads “Downloads.” There is two settings you can adjust underneath “Downloads.”
Summary: Launch Google Chrome. Head to the Settings menu. Go to “Advance settings. Select “Downloads” from the menu.

Finger nails can play a big role in your overall look. Before the day of the party, make sure you clean up your fingernails. This includes trimming your nails and removing old nail polish.  If you are wearing shoes that show your toes, be sure to clean up your toenails as well. Girls, try finding a pretty nail polish shade that compliments the outfit you will be wearing. If you have not had a recent haircut, at least in the past six weeks, be sure to make an appointment so you can trim off any split ends or shape up your current style. If you dye your hair make sure you touch up your roots. Planning your transportation will prevent any unnecessary stress when getting ready for your party. If possible, try carpooling with a friend who is also going.  See how far away the party is so you can leave yourself plenty of time to arrive. If you are wearing a more detailed hairstyle with products, take a car to protect your hair. Depending on where the party is can help you decide to walk, ride a bike, take public transportation, or drive. Find out if there is anything already happening in your schedule the day of the party that you need to arrange for. You may also want to write down the date of the party to prevent the conflict of double-booking yourself. If needed, plan for a babysitter in advance.
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One-sentence summary -- Groom your hands and feet. Make a hair appointment. Figure out how to get there. Schedule the party in your planner.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: if you’re a smoker. There’s no known direct connection between smoking and goiters, but quitting will at the very least be great for your overall health. It’s possible that quitting might also make it easier for you to bring your hormones into balance, which in turn might reduce existing goiters or prevent future ones. Whether your goiter shrinks or not after you quit, you can take pride in achieving an important health goal. levels to balance your hormones. Excessive stress may throw your hormones out of balance, so it’s conceivable (if unproven) that it may contribute to goiters. Regardless, reducing excessive stress will do wonders for your overall physical and emotional health. Stress-relief techniques can include activities like meditation, yoga, mindfulness practices, prayer, physical exercise, and spending time with friends. Basically, find what works for you and stick with it. Once again, this is a healthy lifestyle change that has only a tangential (at best) connection to goiters. However, getting an adequate amount of high-quality sleep is most certainly good for you overall, so it’s not a stretch to think it may provide some benefits toward goiter reduction and/or prevention. There is also evidence that not getting enough sleep can affect the production of thyroid hormones.  Simple steps toward sleeping better include creating a comfortable sleeping environment, following a consistent sleep routine, and turning off all screens (TV, phone, etc.) at least an hour before bedtime. The average adult should aim for 6-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night. While there are some foods you may need to emphasize or avoid based on your iodine needs, an overall healthy diet may be beneficial in promoting better thyroid health. Likewise, it’s possible (but not certain) that eating smaller, more frequent meals might maintain hormonal balance better and therefore combat goiters. Emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats in your diet, and reduce your intake of added sugars, unhealthy fats, and processed foods.

SUMMARY:
Stop smoking Reduce your stress Get more and better sleep to improve your overall health. Eat a healthy diet and focus on smaller meals.