Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make a timely decision. Make a list. Take the next steps. Determine your future birth control needs.

Answer: If you are considering abortion, you do need to make a decision as quickly as possible. While you want to be certain of your decision, also understand that the earlier in the pregnancy you decide to terminate it, the easier your procedure will likely be. You will also have more options available. In most states in United States, you cannot get an abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy, unless the pregnancy is a risk to the mother’s health. If you are still unsure of what to do, you may wish to write a list of the pros and cons of terminating your pregnancy. Seeing your thoughts and feelings on paper may help you reach a decision more easily. Write down the positives and negatives, no matter how big or small they seem. Compare your lists. You may want to weigh all three options (parenting, abortion, or adoption) or just two if you know you are not ready to be a parent, for example. Once you have made your decision, take your next steps quickly. If you are choosing to continue with the pregnancy, you will still want to follow up for prenatal care as soon as possible. If you decide to have an abortion, schedule it as soon as you can.  Keep in mind that you may need to travel to a clinic, and factor in some states’ mandatory waiting periods as well. Consider any financial needs you may have in order to pay for the abortion. If you are planning to continue the pregnancy, be sure that you are not smoking, drinking, or using drugs, eating well, and are taking a prenatal vitamin that includes folic acid -- a necessary nutrient for a developing fetus. Consider discussing your future birth control needs with your provider or at your family planning clinic at your next appointment. Research options online and speak to your doctor about options that may work best for you.  If you decide to have an abortion, you may be able to have an IUD (intrauterine device) inserted at the time of your abortion procedure. Check with your doctor about this option. While it prevents pregnancy, it does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.  If you have a regular sex partner, discuss with them what protection you’d both like to take going forward.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Remember the BACK acronym. Avoid mommy thumb. Improve your hip and back flexibility. Do not carry the baby on your hip.

Answer: The proper technique for lifting and carrying a baby can be overwhelming, and it can be easy to forget all of the steps involved. However, there a a few key points that will always apply. The BACK acronym is a quick way to remember the most important things to keep you safe.  B is for keeping your back straight. A is for avoiding twisting to lift or carry the baby. C is for keeping the baby close to your body. K is for keeping your movements smooth. New mothers and people who lift infants often experience inflammation near the thumb and wrist. This condition is called mommy thumb (i.e. De Quervain's tendinitis).  If you have pain or swelling around your thumb, a sticking sensation, or difficulty pinching or grasping something with your thumb, you may have mommy thumb.  Apply ice or a cold compress to your wrist to alleviate symptoms. Use your palms instead of relying on your wrist to lift your baby. Cradle the baby with your forearm and fingers and relax your fingers as you hold the baby. See a physician if icing or resting your thumb and wrist does not alleviate the symptoms. Hip and back injuries are common among new parents.  Restoring your hip and back flexibility will help you prevent injuries. Stretching and light yoga are good ways to get more flexible.  If you are a new mother, talk to your doctor before you begin exercising again.  Make sure that it is safe for you to begin exercising and discuss what type of exercises are safe and realistic for you. Even some light stretching while your baby is taking a nap will be beneficial. Carrying your baby on one hip is convenient and allows you to do other things with your free hand. However, balancing the baby on your hip puts a strain on your back and hips on one side of you body. Hip carrying can result in pelvic pain and alignment (e.g. back, hip, and pelvis) issues.  Alternate hips and hold the baby with both arms if you carry the baby on your hip. If you do carry the baby on your hip, try not to stick your hip out.  Stand as upright as possible and keep your back straight.  Use your bicep to hold the baby instead of your wrist and forearms.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Remove all of your underwear from the drawer. Use a measuring tape to measure the drawer’s internal dimensions. Draw two rectangles on variegated cardboard. Cut the rectangles out of the cardboard. Cover the cardboard with wrapping paper. Cut a slit into each rectangle. Fit the rectangles together to make a divider.

Answer: Place it on your bed. This way you can measure the internal dimensions of your drawer. Place the tape inside the drawer. Measure the drawer’s length, width, and height. Write these numbers down. To ensure that the dividers fit perfectly into the drawer, write down the drawer’s exact measurements. Use a ruler to draw the outline of the lengthwise rectangle with a pencil. Then draw the outline of the widthwise rectangle. Both rectangles should be the height of the drawer.  For example, if your drawer is 2 feet (0.61 m) long and 6 inches (15 cm) in height, draw the outline of a 2 feet (0.61 m). by 6 in. rectangle. If your drawer is 1 foot (0.30 m) in width, draw the outline of a 1 foot (0.30 m). by 6 in. rectangle. Using scissors or a box cutter, cut the rectangles out. To ensure that your lines are straight, place a ruler along the edges to guide your scissors or the box cutter as you cut. Use scissors to cut a rectangle sheet of wrapping paper that is 1 inch (2.5 cm) taller and wider than the cardboard. Lay the cardboard on top of the blank side of the wrapping paper. Fold the wrapping paper over the edges of the cardboard. Secure the paper with tape. Finish covering the cardboard by: Cutting a piece of wrapping paper that is half of an inch shorter than the width and height of the cardboard. Place the paper on the backside of the cardboard to cover up the cardboard and folds from the first side. Secure the wrapping paper with tape. Use a measuring tape to find the center of each rectangle. Mark the center with a pencil. Use scissors to cut a slit to the pencil mark. Slide the shorter rectangle's slit into the longer rectangle's slit. Fit the rectangles together until they are snug. Then place the divider in your drawer. If the rectangles' measurements are exact, the divider should stay in place in the drawer.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Focus on yourself. Change your thinking. Focus on the person’s good qualities. Give up control. Avoid trying to be a hero. Practice acceptance.

Answer:
Sometimes we can spend so much time worrying about others and how they are feeling that we lose sight of ourselves. Take responsibility for your own feelings and reactions towards pessimism. By focusing on your own happiness and less on others, you take the power away from negativity.  Remind yourself that you are in control. You are in control of how much you let another person’s feelings and thoughts affect you.  For example, even though pessimism is hard to listen to, understand that the other person’s pessimism is a reflection of themselves and you can only control your own feelings. You have the power to dictate what affects how you are feeling. Using logic as a coping resource is associated with higher mental toughness.  Stay positive. Research suggests that optimism may increase mental toughness. This means that your own optimistic outlook can help you combat pessimism and the spill-over from negativity.  Look for some good in everything and remind yourself that anyone can find flaws in anything when looked at closely enough; what's a lot harder is coming up with solutions and positive actions. Instead of seeking to persuade the pessimist verbally with upbeat commentary, simply get on with your positive life and let your behavior and actions do all the talking. If you find yourself feeling down around the pessimist, make a mental list (or even write it down if you wish) of five good things in your life. Think of the items on this list in your head as a sort of "shield" against negativity if you find yourself reacting to it. Actively cultivate positive friendships with other optimistic people. Spending more time around optimists will help raise your mood and reassure you that your state of mind is the right one for you. The individual’s outlook on things isn't her only feature - there are many more complex qualities within a person, so rather than fixating on the negatives, look for the good things. Is she intelligent? Supportive of you? Is she unique enough not to care what anyone else thinks about her? Is she good to work with? Focus on the positive aspects of a person and seek to balance out the negatives.  Just as you might make a list of the five positive things in your life, try to make a list of at least three positive things about your pessimist and run these through your mind when dealing with this person gets tough. You can also draw on this list to remind the pessimist of what she is good at, in case it seems she has forgotten. Find compassion for the pessimist in your life by remembering that her pessimism might be rooted in unhappiness or low-self esteem. When you hear negativity, remind yourself that she may be going through something very difficult that is contributing to her pessimism. Understand that you do not have control over other people’s thoughts or behaviors. Expect the pessimist to have responsibility for her pessimism. She may see the negatives, therefore let her own her interpretation of events and life in general. Accept that this person has a choice to think the way she does. Tell the pessimist to make the choice that she feels most comfortable with. Avoid giving advice or pushing the person to see or do things your way. Resist the innate desire to attempt to cheer the pessimist up. What you want to avoid is positively reinforcing her negative thoughts by providing a reward for pessimistic thinking (attention, positivity, etc). Don't seek to persuade the pessimist that everything will work out fine. Remember that you cannot control how she will interpret the situation. Don't be too quick to dismiss people due to their pessimism. Learning to get along with people who are not like us is an important part of self-development and socialization. Being pessimistic isn't always bad. Some philosophers and researchers have argued it may actually make people happier and closer to reality because they will be more prepared and less disappointed if they consider that the worst outcome might occur. Thus, when bad things do happen, they may be better at dealing with them.