Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Select your three most important tasks each day. Schedule tasks according to your energy levels. Take breaks. Delegate tasks that don’t require your attention. Stay off social media.

Answer: Getting off to a good start on your first day back can be a challenge. Reduce overwhelm and streamline your day by focusing on just three priority tasks. This can help you feel productive and get you back in the swing of things without feeling so devastating. For instance, you might need to prioritize answering emails and phone calls, completing a past due project, and completing your expense report. Do your three priority tasks first. If nothing else gets done, you will at least have tackled the most important tasks. If your vacation took you to another time zone, you might have some trouble getting back in-synch. Or, if you have been staying up late with a new baby, mornings may be a challenge. Think about the times of the day when you are likely to have the most energy, attention, and focus. Schedule your priority tasks for this time period. For instance, you might feel groggy when you first get in, so it may be best to stick to answering emails. About two hours into your day, you may have the mental acuity to get started on more challenging tasks. Nothing makes a first day back to work longer than trying to stick it out until lunch. Break up your workday and revive yourself by taking a short break every hour or so. During your break, you might chat with a coworker, stretch, refill your water or coffee, or go for a walk outside. If you have minor tasks that can be better completed by someone else, activate your network. Most people fail to make use of the resources they have at hand, trying to do everything on their own. Don’t make this mistake—ask for help, if you need it.  You might delegate household or childcare responsibilities to a spouse or family member. Similarly, you might delegate filing, answering emails, or researching tasks to an assistant. You might also have to delegate certain tasks that you are physically incapable of doing. For instance, if you just had a baby, you might need to avoid lifting heavy boxes for a while. You’ll worsen your back-to-work blues if you log onto your favorite social media outlet. Not only will you spot photos on friends’ feeds that cause vacation-envy, but you will likely lose a lot of time in the process. As a result, you’ll be in a foul mood and struggling to catch up. Power off your cellphone unless you need it for work. Log out of social media apps and shut off notifications.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Neutralize the red wine with white wine. Do the same with white vinegar. Pour boiling water over the stain. Pour club soda over the stain. Soak large or dried stains.

Answer: Open a bottle of white wine. Pour it liberally over the stain. Do so in order to neutralize the red wine’s pigments and possibly lift the stain out entirely. Of course, you may not have white wine on hand, or you may not be too keen to waste any more on top of what you spilled. In that case, pour distilled white vinegar over the stain instead. This will also weaken the red and purple pigments and, like the white wine, could possibly remove the stain on its own. This may be easier to do with a partner, so ask someone for help if you can. First, boil some water. Once it’s ready, hold your jeans over the sink and pull the stained area taut between your two hands. Then have your partner pour the water onto the stain from a height of roughly 12 inches (30 cm) to wash the stain out. Wear rubber gloves while doing this so you don’t scald your hands. With sparkling water, don’t worry about boiling it as you would with plain water. Also, don’t worry if it’s gone flat and lost its carbonation. Simply pour it over your jeans to lift some or all of the stain out. Pouring the liquids above works best on fresher stains, so if yours has already dried into your denim (or if you spilled a lot of wine over most of your jeans), don’t worry if that didn’t get the job all the way done. Fill a container with enough vinegar, white wine, or club soda to soak the stained area, and let your jeans sit in it until the stain fades. Don’t use boiled water to soak your jeans. Warm water can actually make the stain settle in faster if your jeans are just sitting in it.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get sun on your buttocks when possible. Make an aspirin mask to reduce inflammation. Squeeze a natural acid on your pimples. Apply a natural oil. Rub an ice cube on large pimples to reduce inflammation.

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If you have a private backyard or a nude beach nearby, let your buns soak up a little sun on a warm day. The sun naturally helps dry up excess oil. Make sure you are using a sunscreen with at least SPF 30, though, to protect your skin from the UV radiation.  Make sure to apply a non-comedogenic sunscreen beforehand to avoid sunburn. Only use this method once in a while, and only after the acne heals. Too much sun exposure may actually cause acne to darken or get worse. Some acne medication may cause sensitivity to the sun. Talk to your doctor if you are currently using any prescription or over-the-counter treatments. Crush up four or five aspirin pills. Make sure there is no coating on the outside of the pills. Combine with one tablespoon lukewarm water and either a dollop of honey or plain yogurt, depending on your preference.  Apply a thin layer over the entire surface of your buttocks. Allow the mask to dry before rinsing it off. Follow the treatment up with a non-comedogenic moisturizer to prevent further irritation. Do not try this treatment if you are allergic to aspirin. Always talk to your doctor before you use aspirin on a child or teenager's skin, as aspirin may be linked to Reye's syndrome in those age groups. Fresh lemon juice and apple cider vinegar diluted in water can be used to treat pimples. If your pimples have open sores, however, this can be painful. Leave on for about 5-10 minutes and rinse it off thoroughly with cool water and a gentle body wash.  Be very careful with this treatment. A small amount of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar diluted in water can help dry out a zit. Applying an acid straight to your pimples, though, can be drying and may actually cause more acne. Add a few drops of honey to your diluted solution for its antibacterial and soothing effects. Tea tree and coconut oil are great antibacterial and antifungal oils that can be rubbed on the problem areas to help heal acne. Though this won't directly help heal your pimples, it will cause immediate relief from painful pimples. To make a homemade ice pack, wrap a handful of ice in a washcloth and apply it to the pimple or inflamed area for 15-20 minutes. You can also use a commercial ice pack. Just be sure there is a cloth barrier between the pack and your skin to prevent damage from the cold.