In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: An air purifier is essentially a fan that pulls air in before filtering it back out to remove the odors in a room. Buy an air purifier from a building or cleaning supply store and plug it in the wall in the painted room. Set it on high and leave it running for 2-3 days to filter out the smell of paint.  This is a good option if you really don’t have a lot of ventilation in your living space. If you don’t have central air conditioning or access to a lot of windows, get an air purifier. You need to replace the filters for air purifiers after a few months of running. Air fresheners come in the form of sticks, sprays, or plug-ins. They release synthetic odors that replicate the smell of popular odors like lavender or citrus. Get a few air fresheners with odors that you like and set them out in the painted room to mask the smell of paint. This will keep the smell of paint at bay while the room clears out and ventilates.  Air fresheners are an excellent choice if you have a very specific scent that you want to replace the paint with. This won’t technically remove the smell of paint. It will help mask the odors though. While it’s typically more expensive than standard acrylic, latex, and oil-based paints, low-VOC paints are an excellent option if you want to avoid paint odors altogether. Before painting your room, ask your paint supplier about low-VOC options. Apply low-VOC paints the same way that you would normally paint a room.  Low-VOC paints aren’t made with high quantities of the chemicals that make paint smell like paint. They’re also typically healthier for your lungs too. VOC is short for volatile organic compound. They’re a set of chemicals that tend to have strong odors and are commonly found in aerosol products.
Summary: Buy an air purifier and plug it in to clear your room of paint odors. Set out air fresheners to replace the scent of paint. Cover walls with a low-VOC paint to avoid paint odors altogether.

. Practice active listening to show people that you have respect for their opinions and ideas. Watch and be quiet when someone else is talking and spend time thinking actively about what they're saying. Too often, we wait to talk instead of really listening to other people's ideas. Even if you think you disagree, try to consider the point of view and empathize with it before responding. You're showing respect to the person by hearing them out and letting them make their own case. You might be surprised. To show respect for other peoples' opinions, question them. Ask open-ended, leading questions that show you're fully engaged with their ideas and that you're listening closely. Questioning doesn't mean that you're trying to poke holes in their story, or that you don't believe them. Ask for more when it seems like they might have more to give.  Instead of asking for more details, ask about how someone feels about a particular topic. If someone's telling a story, ask "How'd you feel afterwards?" Even if you think you know, let them tell you. Let them make their own case. Learn to spread the wealth. If it seems like someone isn't talking much in a group conversation, ask them a specific question to open the door for communication. You don't need to draw attention to it by saying something like, "You're awfully quiet, Steve" just say, "Steve, what did you think of the Super Bowl?" Learning to empathize with other people who have very different experiences and perspectives than your own will help you learn to show respect. Be proud of your own opinions and perspectives, but don't assume everyone feels the same way and avoid putting them in an awkward position. Temper your attitudes and learn where people are coming from before you share your opinions so you can know how to respond. While it might seem easy to make a casual comment about how "dumb" football is in a mixed group, you can never know if someone's recently-deceased grandfather made a living as a ref and loved the sport dearly. Sometimes it shows respect to speak up and voice your opinion, as a way of respecting the intelligence of others. On the other hand, sometimes it's better to hold back on your opinions and avoid unnecessary arguments that raise tempers. Showing respect  Try softening your arguments the first time you bring something up. If you think college football is a vicious and disgusting money trench, package that message in a respectful way and voice it, even if others will disagree: "It worries me that so much money is funneled into student athletes at the expense of other more important things. What do you think?" Show respect for their opinion by sharing your own and listening to their argument. Perhaps there's little use in arguing with your great uncle about gay marriage for the umpteenth time. Will it be worth it to bring it up at the dinner table? When you have to dissent, do it calmly and by treating your conversation with tact. Respect the perspective of the other person. Don't insult their opinion or ideas, even if you disagree with them.  Try to acknowledge common ground before adding your disagreement. Straight with praise and then move to your addition to the conversation. Even something as simple as "That's a good point. I think I'm seeing it a little differently though..." does the trick in lightening your disagreement. Be specific with your critique, avoiding simple or insulting language like "You're wrong" or "That's dumb."
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One-sentence summary -- Be a good listener Ask lots of questions. Learn about the perspectives of others. Pick your battles. Respectfully disagree.

Problem: Article: Having a meal plan can keep your healthy habits on track. It can also help you avoid unhealthy behaviors. As you deal with the emotional and physical impact of your breakup, compose a meal plan each week to ensure that you continue your healthy eating habits.  Prepare as many of your own meals as possible to avoid triggers such as rich pastas or booze. Review your meal plan to ensure each meal has a variety of vitamins and nutrients. Start your day with a healthy breakfast. Pack your lunch or pick out a dish from an online menu before you go to a restaurant. Include restaurant meals, exercise, rest and other activities such as seeing friends on your plan. These can help you feel better in addition to maintaining your healthy eating habits.  Be aware of places you may be more likely to indulge and stress-related food cravings.  Avoid putting these in your meal plan to keep you on track. Visiting with friends can often soothe the blow of a breakup. Many people get together with friends for meals at restaurants. You also may simply not feel like cooking. If you are going to a restaurant, it can derail your otherwise healthy habits. Consciously staying away from certain foods at restaurants can help maintain your good eating habits.  Steer clear of unhealthy offerings such as breadbaskets, buffets, dishes in heavy sauces, and fried foods. Choose healthy options such as salads, steamed vegetables, lean steaks, and fish. Select fruit for dessert or share a piece of fruit pie or cake with a friend. Some days you may just feel like giving in to your food cravings. No person is perfect and sometimes it's ok to indulge yourself. Allowing yourself an occasional cheat day won't set you off track and may help you maintain your healthy diet in the longer term.  Incorporate a cheat day or two into your weekly meal plan. You may want your cheat day to be when you're spending time with friends or don't have any plans and can stay at home and eat to your heart's content. Eat whatever you want on your cheat day without guilt or worry. This may help you feel better about your breakup or drown out bad feelings you're having. Alcohol can alter feelings and perception. You may reach to booze to drown out the feelings you have after a breakup. However, alcohol is a depressant and may actually make you feel worse. In addition, it can derail your healthy eating habits because it lowers your inhibitions and ability to metabolize food properly.  Have no more than one drink per day if you are a woman and two if you are a man.  Stick to low calorie drinks such as wine spritzer or light beer. Steer clear of calorie bombs such as mixed cocktails.
Summary:
Write a weekly meal plan. Enjoy healthy foods at restaurants. Let yourself cheat occasionally. Drink alcohol in moderation—or not at all.