Problem: Article: One of the best ways to help you recover after a mental breakdown is to be kind to yourself. This means you shouldn't beat yourself up if you have a hard day or don't feel like getting out of the house. You can only learn to heal if you allow yourself to process everything in your own time. Avoid thinking of yourself as a failure if you need to take a day off or if you don't meet every goal you set. Recovery takes time. A good way to come to terms with your mental issues is through a mood journal. Write down what you feel everyday and what made you feel that way. Go back over your diary at the end of the week to see patterns in your behaviors.  This will help you figure out what thought patterns that lead you to feel certain ways. You can also identify your triggers. Once you learn this, you can work with your therapist to change negative behaviors and avoid triggers. In order to come to terms with your breakdown, you can look for meaning in what happened to you. Think about how you can change and grow after your breakdown instead of focusing on getting back to the way you were. You can use meditation, inspirational or self help books, or religious faith to help with this. Your mental breakdown may have caused you to pull away from those around you. As part of your recovery, reach out to those you may have ignored or lost touch with while you were going through your breakdown. Try to reform or renew these relationships so you can get back part of your life before the breakdown.  This may be hard if you don't want to disclose exactly what happened to you. Be as honest as you are comfortable with. The worst thing you can do is suffer in silence when you are recovering from a breakdown. Reach out to your family and friends for support. Having someone you can count on will help you feel more supportive and positive about your recover.  Start going out to social events again, as long as you feel comfortable in them. If you have to, start small, such as a one on one for coffee, and work your way up. You will not come back from a mental breakdown overnight. It is a long process where you work on yourself, work through your feelings, and pinpoint the underlying conditions that caused your breakdown. Don't be too hard on yourself, though. You need to make sure you take as long as you need to heal. Don't give yourself a time table either. You don't want to stress yourself out by worrying about meeting a schedule of recovery.
Summary: Be kind to yourself. Write in a journal. Find meaning in your breakdown. Rebuild your relationships. Avoid isolation. Realize it will take time.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Someone with Parkinson's may be experiencing changes frequently, and may not even notice all of them. If you check in regularly, you'll get a good sense of how they are changing. Try calling or stopping by once a week if you are a friend, or come by every day if you are closer and your schedule permits (as long as this many visits are welcome!).  If you do notice concerning changes, or see new difficulties that could be solved with adjustments to the household, do mention what you see to the person with Parkinson's or to a caretaker. Look for new needs. If your friend can no longer drive, offer to drive them to appointments or to the grocery store. People with Parkinson's benefit from walking and walking-based exercises. Depending on how they are doing, they may be able to hike, walk in a mall, or walk very slowly. In the latter scenario, you may have to help them at some points or just be patient as they put one foot in front of another. Social interaction is also beneficial. Insofar as a friend or loved one with Parkinson's is still capable, keep inviting them to do what you did before. They may need extra support to do it, so make changes to accommodate this! The course of the disease varies from person to person, but generally starts with mild symptoms. It can eventually progress to the most advanced stage, that may leave the person bed- and wheelchair-bound. Make plans in advance so the transition, if it comes, is less stressful.

SUMMARY: Check in regularly. Offer to join in on walks and social activities. Do what you used to do. Make long-term plans.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The term “emotional debt” is often used to describe emotions that we have never fully healed from and allow to play out repeatedly in our day to day lives. You should be honest with yourself about any past emotions that are still lingering, consciously breaking the patterns that you have developed as a response to those emotions, and step outside your comfort zone. This will allow you to be aware of how past emotions influence you and to move past them. You might think that your comfort zone protects you from bad feelings, but by staying there, you are letting those unpleasant emotions hold you back. When you step outside of it, you can take control over them. When some experience or person falls short of the expectations you place on them, it hurts. Remove as many expectations as you can from your life, and when you do make an expectation, keep it as broad and undefined as possible. This stops you from subjecting yourself to emotional pain for everything that doesn’t go exactly how you’d like it to. You can also change your expectations to be more realistic. For example, you expecting that today will be warm is much less likely to disappoint than expecting that today will be exactly 73 degrees Fahrenheit, breezy, and sunny. Keeping busy is shown to improve contentment. Deliberately choose activities that drive you toward your goals or somehow benefit you. Offering yourself incentives will help justify staying busy. It also allows you to pour your energy into work, working out, cleaning your house, etc., rather than seeking out emotional ties. Avoid letting people get too close or control you with promises, pleas, or apologies. Define the types of relationships you want to be in, and have only those relationships. Be in control of how invested you are in any given relationship. If you are overwhelmed by past traumas and cannot seem to let the emotion go, you may need the help of a professional psychologist. Issues like chronic depression or anxiety should not be ignored. Your therapist can help you decide what clinical approaches and/or medications might be appropriate to help you move past your emotional debt.
Summary: Let go of your past emotions. Avoid setting specific expectations. Keep yourself busy. Keep relationships on your terms. Seek professional therapy.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Although you may see some people walking with regular ski poles, it is important to purchase poles specific to Nordic walking. These poles will have many necessary accessories, such as proper hand straps and different attachments to the bottom of the poles depending on your terrain.  These poles cost as little as $70 for an entry-level set. Purchasing a proper set of Nordic walking poles will give you more freedom and comfort as your exercise regimen becomes more intense and as you begin changing your walking terrain. The most important thing about pole fitting is that your new poles touch the ground while your elbows are at 90 degrees and feel comfortable as you walk. Some poles are adjustable and some are not, so consider this while making your purchase.  If your poles are not adjustable, be sure choose properly fitted poles before you leave the store. If your poles are adjustable, be sure they fit this requirement before you leave the store. Wrist straps allow for a release of the pole on your backstroke without dropping the pole, and cause the pole to return to your hand in the right position as you bring your arm back into place. Many professionals believe it is important to be able to let go of the pole after you push, which is only possible through means of a wrist strap. Although wrist straps are not vital to Nordic walking, they are recommended and should be taken into consideration while purchasing poles. Although many people do Nordic walking on pavement, you may also take advantage of other terrains. Nordic walking can be done while hiking in the mountains or on other dirt trails, working as an alternative to walking sticks.  If you are walking on pavement, use the attachable rubber pads that cover the bottom of the pole. These rubber pads should come with your Nordic walking pole, so double check that they are included before you purchase. If you are walking on dirt, utilize the metal spike at the end of your Nordic Walking poles. Depending on how far you plan to walk and what terrain you plan to walk on, quality walking shoes are very important. If you plan on changing the terrain that you usually walk on, consider purchasing new, more appropriate shoes.
Summary:
Purchase a set of Nordic walking poles. Purchase poles that fit your height and walking stride. Purchase poles with comfortable wrist straps. Decide if you would like to stick to walking on pavement or walk on hiking trails. Wear regular walking shoes on pavement and hiking shoes on trails.