INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Many people falsely believe they cannot control how they feel. This can lead to a defeatist attitude, in which setbacks and problems are internalized. Remind yourself you can control your attitude. You can choose how you interpret your experience. Viewing experience through a more positive lens can help fuel an upbeat, can-do attitude.  Remember that people view situations differently. One person may see missing the last train to work as an opportunity to enjoy a nice walk before a long work day. The other person may see it as a disaster. You can choose which of these life views to embrace. Opting for positivity over catastrophic thinking will be more energizing. You will be more eager to say "Yes" to new opportunities and experiences as you won't be as emotionally drained. When an opportunity is presented, many people immediately think of the reasons they can't do it. Your mind may immediately make a running list of your limitations and the reasons something can't be done. Work to block out these thoughts as they occur. If something simply needs to get done, you can't indulge in worrying over whether it can be done.  Challenge your knee-jerk excuses. For example, your boss asks you to make a presentation at a big conference. Your immediate thought is, "I can't do this. I don't have time. I don't know enough about the subject." Stop immediately. Do not think about why you can't do the presentation. Instead, focus on the ways you can could conceivably achieve. For example, instead think, "This will be a challenge, but I can do it. How can I make time for this? What should I do to learn more about this subject?" Other people can really affect your own attitude. It's hard enough to stay positive and work against your own negative thoughts. You don't need negative people encouraging such thoughts. Try to limit your contact with chronic complainers.  You will learn to filter out negative people fast. You may know someone in your office who's prone to complaining about all their setbacks. You may find when you share positive news with that person, they respond with disinterest or disdain. You don't want someone else's negativity to rub off on you. Instead of sharing good news with this person, talk to someone who's generally positive and encouraging. How you use language throughout the day can affect your mood. If you want a can-do attitude, talk as if you already have one. This will alter your thinking, gradually allowing you to develop more motivation and positivity.  Avoid negative phrases. When you catch yourself saying, "I can't" or "It's impossible," try to rephrase. Instead, say something like, "Sounds like a challenge." When people ask you how you're doing, phrase it in a positive way. Respond with something like, "I'm doing great. How are you?" If you do need to express negative emotions, work on tapering your expression. For example, don't say, "My mom really made me mad today." Instead, say something like, "I'm a little annoyed with my mom right now." Negative thoughts are often irrational, and can inhibit a can-do attitude. Negativity can convince you that you can't do something. When you feel an irrational thought creeping in, stop and challenge it. Acknowledge the thought is not a true reflection of your capabilities.  When you think poorly of yourself or a situation, pause. Think to yourself, "What is a better way to view this situation?" For example, you have a lot of deadlines coming up at work. You think to yourself, "I can't do this. It's too much." Pause and think, "What's a better way to look at this?" Figure out a better way to view this situation. Instead, think something like, "This will be a challenge, but I know I'm a capable person." . Being resilient can help you to bounce back more quickly when something does not go your way. This is important for a can-do attitude because you may sometimes have to deal with setbacks. Some things you can do to become more resilient include:  Maintaining good relationships with supportive friends and family. Looking to the future to feel better about your current situation. Working towards your goals regularly, even if you can only do something small. Looking for opportunities to learn more about yourself.

SUMMARY: Embrace the fact you control your attitude. Do not think about why you can't do something. Avoid negative people. Use positive language. Challenge irrational thoughts. Develop your resilience


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Boats should be waxed out of the water, secured on the trailer, preferably parked on a flat, even surface. Because you'll be spraying products and moving all around the boat, you'll probably not want to have the trailer attached to your car, either. Depending on the style of your boat, you'll probably want to put the cover on before you get started waxing and cleaning the boat. To keep the interior safe, keep the cover on. It’s important to only wax a recently-cleaned boat, so remove all loose dirt and grime, as well as algae buildup and other gunk, especially if the boat’s been sitting in the water.  Start with plain water, spraying evenly across the surface of the exterior that needs to be cleaned. Use a clean, wet sponge to start scrubbing gently and get the grime running off. If there are really serious spots of build-up, you can use some fine-grain 220 sandpaper to clean it off. Don't use a power washer on your boat, which can damage the finish and affect the efficacy of the gelcoat. Use a gentle spray, as opposed to a powerful spray. Use rags soaked with toluene or another dewaxing solvent to remove traces of old wax, which can keep polish and rubbing compounds from working evenly across the surface of the boat. Sweep the rag in one direction, applying light pressure. It's not something you should usually have to scrub very hard to remove. Allow the solvent to evaporate before buffing. Finish washing the surface with a sponge and special boat soap or a mild solution of dishwashing detergent and warm water.  If the surface of your boat is stained, it's sometimes common to use a small amount of bleach to disinfect and clean thoroughly. It's also sometimes common to use lacquer thinner, Varsol or a special degreaser to remove sticky adhesive spots or greasy buildup. Don't use bleach on untreated or unstained wooden boats. Rinse the boat thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry. You can use a squeegee to speed up the drying process, if necessary.

SUMMARY: Position the boat on the trailer securely. Hose down the exterior of the boat first. Clean the old wax from the surface. Wash with a proper detergent.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Whisk 2 eggs and 1 quarter cup of milk together. Add the and 2 tablespoons of CoffeeMate. Roll in flour. For a thicker coating, double dip in the batter.  Serve immediately after frying.

SUMMARY:
Soak the frog legs in milk  while preparing the batter. Make the batter. Dip the frog legs in the batter. Season to taste. Sauté or deep fry.