INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Give yourself a monthly, weekly, or daily ration that gets a little smaller each time so that over time you are using less. While you don’t have to reduce your amount or frequency drastically (for example, from four bowls to one in one day), each time you use, try to use a little less and a little less frequently. Store your supply somewhere that is difficult for you to easily get to. This will discourage you from using because of the trouble you have to go through to get it. Additionally, the time it takes you to get your supply will actually increase the time that you aren’t using. Put things in different places. For example, keep your lighter in the kitchen, your bowl/cigars/papers in the bathroom, etc. This way, gathering everything together will make you have to take even longer to get started. Decreasing your exposure to triggers will make it easier for you to limit your use of marijuana. Although it doesn’t have to be forever, distance yourself  for a while from people, situations, and places you associate with using.  Let your friends that do use marijuana know what you are doing and that you are still friends, but you might be seeing less of them. For example, try saying, “Hey, guys, I’m not toking as much these days, so I might not be around as much. I still wanna hang out, but sometimes I’ll be doing other things.” Don’t go to places where you are used to using marijuana (parties, shows, clubs, parks, etc.) as often. Although, this may be impossible (for example, if you are used to using at home), try to avoid the places that you associate with marijuana use or at least go there less often. Limit your use by filling your time with new activities. This will help distract you from using marijuana. Fill the time that you would have filled with marijuana with new hobbies and activities. Think about the things you’ve been wanting to do, and do them; learn a new language, try a new sport, take a class, or join a club. Spend time with people that don’t use marijuana and/or know what you are doing and support you. The more time you spend with people who don’t use marijuana, the less marijuana you are likely to use. These relationships can also serve as a support system, as well as improve your sense of connectedness, and expose you to new things. Limiting your marijuana intake will be easier if you celebrate your successes, no matter how small. Rewarding your efforts is a good way to encourage yourself, as well as distract yourself from using marijuana.

SUMMARY: Ration yourself. Make it hard to get to. Avoid things that make you want to use. Explore new things. Develop and strengthen other friendships. Treat yourself.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can receive emails from a group without joining.  To subscribe, send a blank email to groupname-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Replace “groupname” with the actual name of the group. You will not have access to all the group's web features such as photos, files, polls and calendar.  You can decide to join the group later by sending a request to join from the group's homepage.

SUMMARY: Receive emails from a group. Once you reply to the confirmation, you will start to receive emails from the group.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If possible, film during the day, using natural daylight. If you're planning to do a nighttime scene, provide a little bit of light so people can see what you're doing.  If you're recording yourself, you should sit facing the light, and the camera should point toward you. This step doesn't apply for screen-capture videos. If you have a specific-colored background, don't wear that color (for example, if your wall is black, avoid black or other dark clothing). People will think you are unorganized and messy if your background isn't clean enough, and a clean, professional-looking background is more pleasant to look at than is an untidy one. . Once you've settled on an idea for your video, perform whatever tasks you must to set up and prepare, then record the video.  You may have to record multiple takes. This is completely normal, especially for a beginner. This serves the dual purpose of both ensuring that you make the most of your audio quality and capturing your audience's attention. If you're using a microphone, speak directly into it. This is especially important when you're using a recording item with a built-in mic. You most likely won't want anyone knowing your full name or what your number is, much less where you live. Make sure you definitively press the Stop button on your recording item. Doing so will typically save your recording automatically.

SUMMARY: Make sure you have plenty of light. Choose your clothing appropriately. Keep your background clean. Begin recording Speak loudly and clearly. Be cautious of what information you give out. Stop recording when you're done.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Another common symptom of itchy eyes is eye fatigue. It can cause itchy eyes, as well as sore or tired eyes. You may also have blurred vision, watery eyes, or be more sensitive to bright lights. See your doctor right away if you have double vision. Prolonged eyestrain can be a sign of another issue, so if it persists, see a doctor. Eye fatigue is most often caused by staring too long at one thing, whether it be the road, a computer screen, or a book. Try to reduce your time doing these activities if you can.  Trying to read or work on a project in dim light can also cause eye strain. Add light to help reduce strain.  However, if you're working on the computer or watching television, lights that are too bright can cause problems. Adjust lighting so there isn't a glare. In order to reduce eye fatigue, you need to rest your eyes. To do this, follow the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, glance away from what you are focusing on for 20 seconds. The object you look at should be at least 20 feet away. Repeat this every 20 minutes while you are reading or using a computer or looking at one thing for a long time. If you are suffering from eye fatigue, you may have the wrong eyeglass prescription. Make an appointment with your eye doctor and explain what has been going on with your eyes. They may suggest a different prescription for your everyday glasses or possibly suggest a pair of work glasses. This may help reduce fatigue from your computer or reading distance. When you are working on a computer, you are likely to get eye fatigue. While you work, your screen should be about 2 feet (0.6 m) away from you. It should also be slightly below eye level, or where your glance would normally fall.  You should also keep your screen clean, because any dirt, dust, or smears on the surface can make your eyes strain to see through it.  Use a microfiber wipe and a screen cleaning solution to wipe down your screens. Turn off your screens before cleaning.

SUMMARY:
Know the symptoms. Reduce the causes. Rest your eyes. Change your eyeglass prescription. Adjust your work environment.