In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Set a timer for 1 minute and then use a spoon to taste the tea. If you like the flavor, you can stop the infusion or continue to steep the tea until it's strong enough for your taste. If you're using 1 tablespoon (5 g) of tea leaves, steep the tea for a much shorter time. Try tasting it in 10-second increments until it's as flavorful as you like.
Summary: Steep the green tea for 1 to 2 minutes.

Everyone has countless things to be grateful for in life, but in the chaos of day-to-day life, it can be easy to forget to practice gratitude. Increasing your gratitude in every situation and circumstance in life can help you feel better, and may help you find a greater sense of purpose.  Write a letter to someone you appreciate (a parent, a friend, your romantic partner, etc.) and let that person know why you appreciate them. Thank that person for everything they've done for you, and let them know that you value their friendship. Keep a journal of things you're grateful for. You can write about the big things in life, of course, but carry your journal around every day and write about the little things, too. Perhaps a hot latte prepared perfectly at your favorite cafe was what you needed to feel better on a gray, rainy day. Often it's the little things that can have a tremendous impact on your day-to-day life. Take time to dwell on pleasant places and things you encounter. Allow yourself to stop what you're doing and watch the sunset, or slow down your walk through the park to enjoy the colors of the leaves around you. Share good news and joyous occasions with others in your life. Studies have shown that sharing good news with someone you care about can actually increase your joy, and it allows your friend to engage with you in your moment of happiness. It can be hard to hear what other people think of your performance, but learning how to identify and use the constructive feedback that you receive can help you to develop your skills and work towards a happier life.  Keep in mind that criticism can be constructive or non-constructive. For example, if after giving a presentation someone tells you that you made a bunch of mistakes and that it was really boring, then this is not constructive. This statement is mean and it does not offer an opportunity for you to improve your next presentation. However, if a classmate tells you that she really liked your presentation, but sometimes had a hard time following along because you were talking kind of fast, then this is constructive feedback. You received a compliment and can use this information to improve on your next presentation. If you receive feedback that upsets you, try to take some time for yourself before you do or say anything about it. Take a walk, call up a friend, or do something else to distract yourself. Wait until you are feeling less emotional to think about ways that you can use the feedback to improve yourself. Forgiveness is one of the hardest things to offer to someone who has hurt you. It can be even more difficult to forgive yourself when you've done something upsetting. However, harboring anger, resentment, or even guilt can be incredibly damaging to your sense of self, your mental health/wellbeing, and the relationships in your life.  We all make mistakes, and we often learn from those mistakes. That's what makes someone a stronger, more caring individual. Forgiving others doesn't mean you have to necessarily forget others' wrongdoings. It also doesn't mean you should make yourself a doormat that other people walk all over. It simply means recognizing that someone (including yourself) made a mistake, hoping that something was learned from that mistake, and letting go of anger and resentment. It's often easy to forgive others for their mistakes, but hard to forgive yourself. Don't hold yourself to an unfair standard that you wouldn't hold others to. Accept yourself as someone who is trying his or her best, and try to learn any lessons you can from your mistakes. Living compassionately will help you be a better friend, a more caring person, and an overall happier individual. In fact, studies show that practicing genuine compassion and love towards others can also give you greater insight into how and why other people live and think.  See yourself in others, and try to see others in yourself. Your experiences are ultimately not so different from others' experiences, and everyone desires happiness, health, and affection. Offer genuine warmth, humor, and friendliness to everyone around you. Try smiling at others. It may be the little boost that someone needed to get through a difficult moment. Everyone has hurdles to overcome. We're learning through life every day, so it's natural that everyone will occasionally make mistakes. Practice genuine gratitude to others. This extends beyond being grateful when someone does something nice to you. Learn to appreciate the patience, love, and efforts of everyone in your life, including those who work with you or for you.
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One-sentence summary -- Practice gratitude. Identify and use constructive feedback. Be forgiving of yourself and others. Cultivate compassion.

Problem: Article: Poor sleep habits can greatly diminish your attention span. If you're not getting enough sleep, you'll find yourself becoming more forgetful and struggling to focus. Work on prioritizing quality sleep in order to increase your attention span.  Stick to a sleep schedule, even on the weekends. Your body has a natural circadian rhythm that will adapt to a regular sleep/wake cycle. Strive to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day.  Have a bedtime ritual you follow each night. If you, say, take a warm shower each night before bed, your body will recognize this as a signal that it's time to wind down and sleep. Make sure your sleeping arrangements are comfortable. Get rid of any beds, pillows, or other objects in your bedroom that you dislike. If you're a high stress person by nature, this can have a negative impact on your attention span. Learning to better manage your reactions to stressors can help you increase your attention span overall.  Identify the stressors in your life and look at where you could cut back. You may be pushing yourself too much. Identify a few obligations that you can drop to give yourself more free time to relax.  Talk to others when you're feeling stressed instead of bottling up your feelings. Socializing can help relieve stress. However, avoid anyone who contributes to your overall stress. If you're hungry, you're likely to lose focus. Work on eating during the day in order to cut back on stress. If you feel hungry, grab a healthy snack like an apple or some nuts. Snacking when you feel hungry will help you increase your overall focus, as hunger pangs won't distract you. Go for something like nuts, fruits, vegetables, or lean proteins. Less healthy foods, such as chips and processed carbs, can cause a dip in energy. This can decrease your overall focus. Being exposed to nature can help you unwind and relaxed, allowing you to recharge. This can prevent you from losing focus longterm. Being outside tends to raise people's attention spans.  Try going for a walk or a hike when you have free time. Even small exposures to nature, such as looking at trees through your window, can increase your attention span.
Summary:
Improve your sleep. Learn to manage stress. Eat throughout the day. Get outdoors more often.