Write an article based on this "Use sharp shears to cut the flower stalks near the base. Snip off hosta flowers before they mature to emphasize the foliage. Cut off the blooms once they turn brown if you prefer to keep the hosta flowers. Don't remove the flowers if you want to attract birds to your garden."
article: The point of removing the flower stem is to keep it from detracting from the look of your garden, so you want to shear it as close to the plant's base as possible. This way, the broad leaves of the hosta will hide the snipped-off stalk. If you chose a hosta plant because you love the ornamental leaves, but you're not crazy about the flowers, you can snip them off before they mature and go to seed. However, if you prefer, you can leave the flowers on until they wilt.  Once the flowers go to seed, they absorb energy that would otherwise be used on developing the leaves. If you remove the flowers on a hosta, it usually will not flower again that season. Although the leggy stems of hosta flowers can seem unsightly once the flower is wilted, you'll get more enjoyment out of the bloom by leaving it on the plant than you would by cutting it. Hosta flowers are delicate and they wilt quickly once cut.  Bees and hummingbirds often favor hosta flowers, so leaving the flowers in place can help benefit your local ecosystem. The seed-heads on hosta flowers are often eaten by birds. If you like the idea of keeping the local wildlife healthy, you may want to let the flowers go to seed. If you do this, all you'll need to do is cut the plant back in the fall. The flower stalks will turn brown when the leaves do.

Write an article based on this "Embrace positive thinking Separate people’s individual actions from their personality. Notice when you're judging. Put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Find common ground. Be grateful Show compassion."
article: . A negative mindset can lead to judgemental thinking. Try to see the positive aspects in every situation, rather than the negatives. When you catch yourself having negative thoughts, challenge them. Then, challenge yourself to pick out something positive.  You can still be realistic while being positive. You don’t have to ignore negative aspects, just don’t focus exclusively on them. It’s okay to have bad days. Forgive yourself on days when you are feeling down and negative. Having a positive attitude can improve your life in many ways! Sometimes people will do things that you find abhorrent, such as stealing someone’s lunch money or cutting in a line. Although their actions may be wrong, it’s important not to judge them solely on one action. They likely have positive qualities that you haven’t seen yet. Consider that their actions in that one moment may be driven by a circumstance you don’t understand. For example, they may have stolen the lunch money because they haven’t had a meal in 2 days. Nip judgments in the bud by identifying how and when you’re thinking about other people. When you catch yourself having critical thoughts about someone, ask yourself how you or they benefit from those thoughts. Then, offer a compliment instead. For example, you might catch yourself thinking, “That girl needs to lose some weight.” Challenge that thought, asking yourself why it’s your business. Then say something nice that you noticed, such as, “You have a beautiful smile!” Every person is a unique individual with different talents, skills, personalities, and life experiences. Additionally, people are shaped by their upbringing, including where they grew up, how they were treated, and their living conditions. As you get to know people, try to imagine yourself in a similar position. Even if you may not have made the same choices, accept that they have a right to make their own decisions. For example, a person you consider to be too needy may have grown up without a supportive parent. Similarly, a person that you believe has not applied themselves enough academically may have prioritized earning money to help support their family. Whenever you find yourself tempted to judge someone who is different from you, look for commonalities rather than differences. We all have something in common because we’re all humans! This will help you see them in a positive light, rather than one clouded by judgment. Casually mention a few topics until you find something that you can both talk about and be interested in. This will help you realize that people aren’t so different from you. for what you have. Appreciate the good things in your life, especially those that have helped you get to where you are in life. Celebrate your friends, family, health, opportunities, relationships, and how you grew up. Recognize that not everyone has had the same benefits that you have had, so judging them for living differently is unfair. If you feel tempted to say something negative about someone, take a deep breath. Instead, wish them all of the luck you’ve had in life. Being compassionate is the opposite of being judgmental. Instead of judging people and thinking bad thoughts about them, try to empathize with a person and to really try to imagine what that person is thinking or feeling. It won't be easy to go from thinking bad things about people and wanting the best for them, but this transition is possible. Focus on wanting to give people what they need and to help them out instead of wanting the worst for them. Compassion is also one key to happiness. If you want to be a more compassionate person, then you have to have positive feelings toward people and the world.

Write an article based on this "Change guilt into gratitude. Forgive yourself. Take a lesson from the fictional character Scarlett O'Hara. Do a good deed. Incorporate a spiritual practice into your life. Consider seeking help from a therapist if you can’t move past your guilt on your own."
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Feeling guilty may cause you to think guilty thoughts, which are unproductive and do not provide you with anything that you can apply to your future behavior. Instead, try turning your guilty thoughts into gratitude thoughts.  For example, if you forgot your friend’s birthday, you might think to yourself, “I should have remembered that yesterday was her birthday!” This thought does not allow you to improve on your situation, it just makes you feel worse for forgetting your friend’s birthday. Change guilt statements to positive ones, such as “I am grateful for the reminder that my friends are important to me and the chance to demonstrate that to them in the future.” Forgiving yourself, just like you would forgive a friend, is an important part of learning how to deal with guilt. If you are dealing with guilt that stems from things that you have asked others to forgive you for or things that are beyond your control, you need to learn how to forgive yourself. One way that you can begin to move past your guilt is to forgive yourself whenever you make a mistake, just like you would forgive a dear friend. The next time you feel guilty about something, take a deep breath and stop beating yourself up. Instead, say something like, “I made a mistake, but that does not make me a bad person.” Consider the quote, "After all . . . tomorrow is another day." Realize each day is a new beginning filled with promise, hope and the opportunity to start over. Understand that while your actions may have been wrong, they do not dictate your future. Although they may have consequences, they do not have complete control of the rest of your life. Reaching out to others often helps the person who offers help as much as the person who receives it. Although you must understand that good deeds will not reverse your actions, they will help you move forward into a positive future. . Some studies have even shown that helping others has a wide range of benefits for your mental and physical health. Check with local hospitals, charities, and other organizations about volunteer opportunities. Even volunteering for a few hours per week may help you to overcome your guilt. Some faiths offer ways to atone for sinning, which may help you to deal with feelings of guilt. Consider attending a service at a religious house of your choice or develop your own spiritual practice. The benefits of spirituality are beyond relieving feelings of guilt. Research has shown that spirituality and prayer may even help to relieve stress and decrease healing times during an illness.  Consider going to a place of worship to pray with other people. Get into meditation or yoga. Spend time in nature and admire the beauty of the natural world For some people, guilt can interfere with daily life and happiness. Without help, it may be hard to understand your guilt and determine the best way to deal with those feelings. A licensed mental health professional can help you to understand these feelings and help you work through them. Keep in mind that feeling excessively guilty may be part of an underlying mental health condition that requires treatment. Talking to a therapist can help you understand what is going on and decide on the best course of action.