INPUT ARTICLE: Article: As soon as you know about something that would normally stress you out, make a list of the things you need to get done. Schedule yourself plenty of time to finish the task so you don’t feel rushed to complete them later on. Focus on the most important thing you need to finish and work toward things that are easier.  For example, if you need to study for a big test, start with the concepts that you aren’t as familiar with since they’ll take the most time for you to learn. There are always going to be situations where you can’t plan ahead. Rather than letting them stress you out, think of them as a good opportunity to learn so you can handle something similar later on. Think about all of the people and things that you appreciate in your life. You can either just keep a mental list or it may help to write them down so you’re able to remember them easier. If you’re feeling stressed, go through your list so you can recognize the things you enjoy in life and what you’re proud of. Try keeping a gratitude journal where you jot down things you are thankful for. You can refer back to it during times you’re feeling down. It’s normal to have negative thoughts from time to time, but take some time to think about your day to notice the positive things that have happened to you. If you have trouble thinking of something from today, try to remember anything positive in your life. Point out the things about yourself that you’re happy with, such as achievements you’ve earned or talents you have so you can find some positivity. Tell yourself that you are competent and can handle things, and watch your stress level go down. Constantly checking social media, text messages, and emails can cause a lot of stress, so take a break from screens for 5–10 minutes at a time throughout the day. Stand up and stretch, take a walk, look out your window, or socialize with someone in person so you can get away from your devices.  If you’re hanging out with your friends, put your phone away or put it on silent so you can enjoy quality time without distractions. Take active steps toward making time where you are unreachable. Some jobs can make this difficult to do, but your lower stress level will make it worth it. Fill your tub with the hottest water you can handle and add 10–30 drops of lavender essential oil for a relaxing aroma. Soak in the tub as long as you want so your whole body relaxes. Take deep breaths through your nose so you can smell the oils and destress even more.  You can also try using eucalyptus, peppermint, or chamomile oil for similar effects. Play relaxing music or light candles while you’re in the bath to make your bathroom feel the most relaxing like a spa. Choose music that makes you happy and boosts your mood to play throughout the day. It doesn’t matter what genre you choose as long as it’s something you enjoy. Make a stress-relief playlist so you can put it on whenever you need to relax. Try listening to music while you work, exercise, drive, or just do chores around the house. Have fun and dance along to your music to help stay active and reduce stress even more! Rub the muscles on the back of your neck and shoulders with a closed fist. Use your thumbs to massage your head and face in small circles, focusing on your temples, jaw, and forehead. You should start feeling relief immediately, but you can continue massaging the rest of your body to help you relax. If you can afford it, you can also pay for a professional massage at a spa or massage therapist.

SUMMARY: Plan ahead if you can to prepare for stressful events in the future. Make note of the things you’re grateful for. Think positively about yourself. Take some time to unplug from technology. Take a hot bath with lavender oil to unwind after a long day. Listen to your favorite music. Try giving yourself a massage to help you calm down.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A calligraphy pen or nice writing utensil are the best choices. However, any tool you have that will look official and special when written with will do. Calligraphy pens work best for this, but in a pinch you could use a Sharpie or even a regular marker. You need less than a yard of ribbon for this. Any ribbon will do, but if you are working with a particular color palette in mind, choose according to that. These are widely available on any school supply aisle in almost every grocery store. Craft stores also carry them. You could also use double sided tape, but a glue stick is much more preferable. If there are any additional embellishments you want to use, pick those out now. Some fun choices are glitter, stamps, cut out paper shapes, stickers, stick-on rhinestones, additional ribbon and fake flowers. Get creative! Children love this card making project and since you're trying to complete the card in 10 minutes or less, a helping hand can be very useful. Ask your child to gather some embellishments and collaborate with you!
Summary: Choose a writing utensil. Choose a ribbon. Grab a glue stick. Choose additional embellishments. Get your child to assist you.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is optional, but it is very helpful to have a picture as a guide when drawing. It is also recommended to use the horse guild or book. Get to know how the head, body, mane, tail, etc. of a horse look. Also learn about where the legs of a horse are positioned when they are moving. This will help to create a realistic horse, and is also helpful when you don't have a picture for a reference. Start with a few ovals and circles for the body. Make the head by drawing a large oval or circle, then a small circle near it for the muzzle. Connect them with two lines to make a head shape. Then use two lines to connect the head and body. This will create the neck. For the legs, draw straight lines, with circles for the joints. Add a curved line for the tailbone. Note: If you need to, you can trace the basic outline from the picture instead. Later you can practice drawing the basic outline yourself. Darken the curves of the body and head. 'Flesh' out the legs. This is also a good time to sketch in shapes for the mane and tail. make sure you don't darken the lines too much. If you do, it will be hard to fix if you make a mistake, and it will take out that 'realistic' look. Animals are soft, fleshy creatures, and don't have hard, stone carved lines. Lightly color in the horse. Don't worry about shadows, or markings. Smudging the shading helps to give the horse a soft, 'live' look. Make sure to erase the circles. It's important to remember where your 'source of light' is coming from. make sure you don't darken the 'highlights' of the horse. Also, the darkness of your shading depends on what color your horse is. If you are drawing a light colored horse, use less shading on the overall horse. If you're drawing a dark colored horse, use more. Again, smudging helps to make it more realistic. Also, be sure to use the picture as a reference! This will really help with your shading! If they are white, you may not need to shade at all. Just add soft lines to show texture. If they are very dark (Such as black) Shade it to a very dark gray. Then add black lines to show texture. If something doesn't look right, fix it! That's what erasers are for. Also, it's a good idea to add your own personal touches here and there. You don't have to copy the picture exactly. Erase any shading that got where it isn't supposed to be. Fix minor things. Add final touches to the shading. You don't have to add background if you are happy with your picture. If you are inexperienced with drawing, this may be challenging; but if you want to try, go for it! Add your signature to your drawing. If you want, you can still do a little more 'touching up'. Drawings never really have to be 'finished' if you want to continue adding on to it.

SUMMARY:
Find a picture of a horse. Be familiar with horse anatomy. Use simple shapes to create the basic structure of the horse. Define the details of the horse. Begin shading. Darken shaded areas to give your work depth. Add the mane and tail. Critique your work. Touch up. Add background. Sign the work. Be proud of your finished drawing.