Problem: Article: Now you have a clean desk and a large pile of things that came off of it. Begin going through the pile from the top down. Don’t skip over anything. As you sort, remove junk and trash. Separate important things that will eventually go on shelves on in drawers.  Do whatever needs to be done with each object immediately if you can. If a paper needs to be shredded, or a knick-knack needs to be dusted, do it now. Don’t wait until later. If it will take more than two minutes to deal with an object (for example, if the paper shredder is in another building, or you’d need to go buy a duster) place the object on your “to do” list. Objects that will go back on the desk can go into a new pile. Objects that are trash go in the trash. Objects you’re not sure about can go in a third pile. Take the pile of objects that aren't trash but that don't belong on your desk and put them in a box or a drawer. Store that container in a basement, a closet, or somewhere else. After a month, six months, or a year, you can go through that container. If you haven't used something from it, throw it away. The chances that you'll ever use it are very slim. Take each object from the first pile and place it on your desk or on a shelf. Use the labels you’ve created or use another organizational system. Put each item back on the desk, one thing at a time.  Try to avoid having a lot of visual distractions at your desk. Limit the amount of decoration at your desk so that you can still focus. Books are best kept off your desk if possible. Have an accessible shelf where you can keep the books you need regularly. The more frequently you clean your desk, the easier it will be each time. At the end of each day, look at your desk and tidy it up. Throw away any trash and file away any stray papers or pieces of a project.  By cleaning your desk off at the end of each workday, you ensure that you’ll come into a clean and usable workplace the next day. Designate one day per week or month to really clean your desk thoroughly, depending on how quickly it gets messy or disorganized.
Summary: Sort through your pile. Store objects you're unsure about. Replace objects on the desk. Clean your desk regularly.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Waking up with a positive attitude (that is, “on the right side of the bed”) is critical to feeling alert and refreshed. Treat waking up like a new opportunity to do great things, not as a chore! Try the following:  Don't hit the snooze bar. This will just waste your time and will plunge you into a drowsy half-sleep for a few extra minutes.  Take a few deep breaths and fill your lungs with air. Get up and smile! Don't waste time playing around with your phone or yawning and tossing and turning. The sooner you get started, the better you'll feel. If you're still feeling sleepy, take a step outside or on your balcony to breathe in some crisp morning air. Some people like to start with a shower, others like to exercise, and still others prefer to begin with breakfast. Do whatever makes your body and mind feel like you're getting ready for your day, and stick to the same routine each morning.  Consistency is key. Find what works, and do it every morning—even on vacation! You might think that you need to take a cold shower to wake yourself up, since a warm one will presumably make you sleepy. In reality, though, if a warm shower is part of your morning routine, it will signal your body and mind that it’s time to get up and get moving. Consider having a radio in the bathroom to play your favorite pump-up music, or just sing to yourself. So long as you don’t load it up with lots of sugar, a cup of coffee may provide quite a few health benefits. The caffeine it provides can also help you feel more alert. However, you’ll likely get more of a boost from that caffeine if you wait at least 1-2 hours after waking up before drinking your coffee, for the following reasons: Cortisol is, among other things, your “alertness hormone.” Its levels in your body spike 3 times per day, usually within 2 hours after waking up, then at midday, and finally in early evening. Consuming caffeine while your cortisone level is up can signal your body to decrease the natural cortisone spike, which will end up making you feel more lethargic and tired. By drinking your coffee a bit later in the morning, you’ll add a caffeine kicker to your natural cortisol high.

SUMMARY: Wake up promptly and positively, and take some deep breaths. Begin your morning routine the same way each day. Enjoy a cup of coffee later in the morning.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Close your left thumb in your left hand and make a fist. Position your thumb under your fingers. Squeeze tightly without causing yourself too much pain. Moisten the tip of your finger, dip it into some salt, and touch the salt to your tongue. Salt activates the taste buds on the front of your tongue and sets off a chain reaction that temporarily suppresses your gag reflex. Another way to do this is to put a teaspoon (0.99 metric tsp) of salt in a glass of water and rinse your mouth with that. Don't forget to spit! When an object touches the soft palate, it can trigger the gag reflex. Use an over-the-counter (OTC) throat-numbing spray like Chloraseptic to desensitize your soft palate. Alternatively, you could gently apply a topical OTC analgesic with benzocaine using a cotton swab. The effects should last for about an hour, and your palate will be less reactive.  Throat-numbing sprays rarely cause side effects. However, you should stop using it if you experience vomiting, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, and/or stomach cramps.  Use the benzocaine remedy with caution. The cotton swab could trigger a gag or choking reflex. Other possible side effects include fatigue, weakness, skin irritation around the ears, blue skin around the lips and fingertips, and shortness of breath.  You should avoid the benzocaine remedy entirely if you’re allergic to benzocaine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about interactions with other OTC medications, vitamins/supplements, or herbal remedies you might be taking.
Summary:
Squeeze your thumb. Put a little table salt on your tongue. Numb your soft palate.