In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: They are a result of how we think about the world around us. Positive feelings are those that ‘feel good’ and negative feelings are those that ‘feel bad’; they are not ‘right’ or ‘wrong’. Both negative and positive feelings are a normal part of the human experience. Allowing yourself to feel them puts you in a better position to change any situation related to your feelings. Feelings help us to identify our needs. For example, the feeling of fear began as a way to alert us to threats of danger to our survival. Feeling afraid might literally have been the difference between life and death for our early ancestors. Acknowledging that feelings have use, even when we don't necessarily enjoy those feelings, can help you manage them. Breathing exercises help you calm down, reel in emotion, gain control and feel more connected to your body. You can only process emotions when you are feeling relatively calm. Try the following breathing exercise. Place your hand on your stomach and inhale through your nose, counting to five. Feel your stomach rise as you inhale. Exhale through your mouth, counting to five. Feel your stomach fall as you breathe out. Where is it in your body? How intense is it? How is your breathing? What is your posture like? What does your face feel like? Is it getting stronger or weaker? Pay attention to the different parts of your body the emotion seems to be affecting. Notice your heart rate, your stomach, your temperature, your extremities, your muscles and any sensations on your skin. What word best describes it? Anger? Guilt? Anxiety? Sadness? Fear? For example, anger feels hot, pulses through your body and increases your heart rate, amongst other things. Anxiety can create shortness of breath, increases your heart rate, and can cause sweaty palms and feet, and tightness in your chest. It’s possible to feel more than one emotion at once. Try to acknowledge any and all feelings that you're experiencing. Let it pass through you without judging, resisting, or struggling against it. Allow it to be - it is a natural body reaction. If you notice any thought or judgement about the feeling, notice it, then focus your attention back on the physical sensations in your body. Sometimes, this is enough to help you deal with your feelings. It takes a lot of mental effort to ignore a feeling or avoid and suppress it. In fact, doing so can make the feeling stronger and last longer. Accepting and not fearing your feelings, frees your mind to deal with the situation at hand that is causing your feelings.
Summary: Recognize that feelings are a validation of our internal world. Breathe deeply. Notice the feeling. Name the emotion. Accept the feeling.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: While beer is okay for most people in moderation, it can cause a variety of problems if you drink too much of it. Long-term overuse of beer can lead to obesity, problems with the heart, liver, pancreas, and digestive tract, and neurological problems. When consumed by a pregnant or nursing mother, beer can be harmful to a fetus or breastfed baby. Excessive drinking can also impair your judgment, damage your relationships, and leave you feeling tired and sick. If you are considering reducing or eliminating your beer consumption, you may find it helpful to identify some of the reasons you want to stop drinking beer.  If you are concerned that drinking too much beer may be affecting your health, talk to your doctor about it. Your doctor may be able to give you a better idea about what sort of effect the alcohol you consume is having on your body. Consider whether the amount of beer you are drinking may be affecting your work or your relationships. Are you having arguments with your family, friends, or significant other(s) because of the amount of beer you drink? Are you often too tired to get work done because you had too much beer the night before? Once you have identified some of your reasons for wanting to stop drinking beer, you might find it helpful to write them down. You may wish to ask a supportive friend or family member to sit down with you and help you come up with your list. Depending on how much beer you drink and how dependent you are on beer, you may need to quit gradually rather than just stopping abruptly. Quitting cold turkey may result in potentially serious withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor can assess your overall health and help you come up with a plan that works best for you.  Depending on your health and how alcohol-dependent you are, your doctor may recommend quitting beer altogether, quitting for a specific period of time (e.g. 30 days), or simply reducing your beer intake. Bring up any questions and concerns you may have about how drinking beer is affecting your health. Once you have discussed a possible course of action with your doctor, write up the steps you intend to take to stop drinking beer. Make a few copies of the plan and post them around in places where you will see them every day, like on the door of your refrigerator or on your bathroom mirror.  Make a list of strategies that you will use to keep yourself on track, e.g. avoiding going to the bar with friends after work, getting all the beer out of your house, or filling your regular drinking time with some other activity. Include a list of possible obstacles to carrying out your plan, and strategies for dealing with these obstacles. If you have decided to scale back your use of beer gradually, include a timeframe for reducing your beer drinking in your plan (e.g., cut back to two glasses a day the first week, one glass per day in the second week, and so on). Make note of any relapses, but also keep track of your successes. When the period of your plan ends, evaluate how you did and revise your plan if necessary. Then, keeping the things you learned in mind, try again. Tell people that you know will be supportive. This may include family, close friends, or your doctor. They can help keep you accountable and take steps to support your efforts.
Summary:
Decide why you want to stop drinking beer. Make a list of the reasons you want to stop drinking. Talk to your doctor about the best way to quit. Write a plan and put it where you will see it. Keep track of your progress. Tell people you trust about your plan.