INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Look over what you have to do, and estimate how much time each task will take. Leave time for breaks in between tasks. Put the things you have to do at the top of your list, and do those things first.  Move anything you won't realistically have time for to the next day. Check off tasks as you go! It will give you a sense of satisfaction. Multitasking slows you down and can stress you out. To have a good workday, focus on one task at a time. Break down complicated tasks into simple steps, and put each step on your to-do list. You won't be able to have a good day if there's something you're avoiding thinking about, like an overdue assignment or a talk you had with a friend that made you feel uncomfortable. Finish it today, or make a realistic plan to take care of it eventually.  Admitting that something is bothering you will relieve some of your anxiety. Try journaling about things that are stressing you to relieve some of the stress or anxiety. For instance, if you have a big assignment for school that is overdue, be proactive and ask your teacher for more time. If you had a conversation with a friend that is bothering you, take a walk and think about what bothered you. Try to think of what you want to do next: bring it up? Let it go? Get advice from someone else? Decide what's next and then don't dwell on it for the rest of the day. Seeing someone you care about, especially if this is someone you hug and are physically affectionate with, will make your day better. Think of the people that always lift your mood—the ones you are always glad to see. Not every friend or loved one will have that effect on you. Make plans with someone who makes you feel happy and safe.  If you both have to work, perhaps you could meet for lunch, or work together. Make dinner together and talk about your days. You can go on an adventure, or just catch up over coffee. If you are focused on work, you might not want to pause. However, detaching from work for a while actually improves your focus. You'll get more work done overall, and feel calmer and more focused, if you let go of your thoughts about work during lunch.  Get outside and move around if weather permits. Take a walk in a park or other green space. Moving during your breaks won't just make you more productive: it will also help you enjoy your day. During your lunch break, or when you have short breaks during the workday, take some time to slow your thinking. These exercises are even more effective for productivity than taking a walk.  Take a moment to notice what all your senses are up to. Notice what you are seeing, touching, smelling, tasting, and hearing.  Slow your breathing for a few minutes. If you are breathing quickly, try to breathe slowly and deeply. Breathe deeply from your belly, and release the breath slowly.  Tense and relax your muscles, one set at a time. Start with your toes and move upward. Try to think only about your muscles as you go. If you are struggling to concentrate, pause to ask yourself what is on your mind. Is there a worry that is causing you distress? If it's baseless, take a moment to gently acknowledge it, then release it. You might say to yourself, "I cannot do anything about that now," or "That is not a problem for me."  If it's something you do need to address, write it down in your calendar as a task to be completed at a particular time. If it is something that cannot be solved now, consider journaling about it and then turning your attention to a different task.

SUMMARY: Write a to-do list. Work on one thing at a time. Take care of things that are bothering you immediately. Be near people who make you happy. Take a lunch break. Do mindfulness exercises. Let go of negative thoughts.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Effectively disputing a hospital bill requires that you know exactly what you are being charged for. Preserve every bill that you receive from the hospital. Also hang onto bills from medical centers, labs, and the doctor’s office. When a hospital bills for medical care, the bills are often incredibly vague and wordy. Also, you may receive multiple bills for one procedure or visit. Oftentimes you will get separate bills from surgeons, hospitals, medical groups, specialists, and other physicians. Finally, it is not uncommon to receive a bill six to eight months after treatment. Be aware of all of these things when collecting your medical bills.  To make things easier, have a giant folder that you can throw bills into once you have looked over them. You can also scan bills so that you have a PDF of the bill on your computer. All bills should be itemized, i.e., broken down by individual charge. These are called “line-item” or “detailed” bills. Call the hospital and request a detailed bill if you are not sent one. You want to make sure that the hospital hasn’t double-billed you or made other errors. For example, an exam charge could show up on a hospital bill but also on your doctor’s bill. You want to make sure that you catch all errors.  Make sure that the hospital doesn’t charge you for medications you brought from home. Also, check that the hospital does not charge the full-day rate for the room if you were discharged in the morning.  Also look to see if you were charged for supplies like sheets, gowns, or gloves. These supplies should already be included in the cost of the hospital room. Before disputing the hospital bill, you should see how much of the bill is covered by your insurance. Try to get your insurer to cover all legitimate charges.  Your insurer might claim that your policy does not cover certain drugs or procedures. Take out your policy and check.  You can appeal any rejection by a health insurer. For more information, see Resolve a Claim Dispute With Your Health Insurance Provider.
Summary: Hold onto all of your bills. Review your bills. Find out how much your insurer will cover.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you are keeping your clothes in a container overnight, you can help them stay smelling good by just using a bar of soap. Carefully fold your clothes into the container, and then place a breathable cloth, such as a napkin or a thin tablecloth, over the top of the clothes. Get a sweet-smelling soap bar that you like, and place this on top of the breathable cloth.  Put the lid back on the container, and leave it. The clothes should have absorbed the smell of the soap after around four hours. Try out a few different soaps to see which one you like the most. Lavender and lemon are good choices to start with.  You could repeat this method with a drawer rather than a storage container. . Making a small sachet or a nice smelling herb and adding to the container or draw where you store your clothes overnight will help you wake up to fresh smelling clothes. You can buy small sachets of potpourri, but you can also make your own at home. Get a few small cotton bags that are breathable.  Then fill them will dried herbs that you like the smell of, and put them in the drawer or container. Lavender is a popular choice, and you can also try lemongrass.  Experiment with some different scents to find the one that works best for you. Dryer sheets are a tried and tested way to keep clothes smelling nice and fresh when they are being stored. If you have a big drawer or container full of clothes add a dryer sheet between each layer to help keep them fresh and smelling good.  You can also just place one dryer sheet at the bottom of each drawer or container. Adding a dryer sheet to your suitcase is also great for keeping clothes fresh when travelling. You could opt for getting especially designer drawer liners to help keep clothes fresh overnight. These work in the same way as the dryer sheets, but they are generally scented and designed to last for longer. You will find these in department and homeware stores, and they come in a range of fragrances.

SUMMARY:
Use a soap bar. Use herb sachets Try dryer sheets. Consider draw liners.