After your last practice competition, try to subsist on fluids and semi-solid foods in order to create as much space as possible in your stomach. Make sure to check with your doctor before fasting or changing your diet in any drastic way and don't forget to stay hydrated even if you refrain from eating solid food.  Many leading competitors fast a few days before their competition, relying only on water. Most hot dog eating contests are held outdoors during the summer, often on July 4th. Heat has been proven to decrease appetite, so if you let yourself get too hot before the competition starts, you'll be at a disadvantage. Stay in an air-conditioned car or sit in the shade until it's time to compete.  Some competitors even douse themselves in ice water right before the competition starts. By the time you arrive at the competition, you will have timed, evaluated, and practiced your strategy. Don't let nerves cause you to forget what you've done and try something new on the spot. Stick to what you know works! Find out what motivates you and try to recreate it at the competition. If you like listening to a particular kind of music and the competition allows headphones, then play that music. Alternatively, have friends and family cheer for you. Not only will it boost your spirit, but it'll be good to have them there to celebrate when you're victorious.
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One-sentence summary -- Eat as little as possible they day before your competition. Stay out of the heat as much as possible before the competition starts. Stick to your established strategies. Create a motivating environment.

Q: If you already have tasks you need to do each day (e.g., take medication) or if there are things you want to start doing each day, jot these down in a list and use it to plan out your routine. Try to lump together tasks that work toward the same goal.  For example, if your goal is to have a productive morning routine, then you should only lump together tasks you can accomplish in the morning and that make you more productive (e.g., taking your medication, responding to emails). It may be easiest to lump tasks together by time (e.g., morning tasks, evening tasks) rather than by purpose. Do you want your routine to make you more productive? To get fit? To live a healthier life? Before you can go about creating your routine, you’ll need to know what you want that routine to eventually accomplish.  For example, if your goal is to live a healthier life, you may want to craft a routine that helps you to get more sleep at night or that lets you cook healthier meals for yourself. The goal of your routine may also determine when in your day you’ll follow your routine. For instance, many people follow exercise routines in the morning because that’s when their energy levels are highest. Many people find it useful to write down the daily tasks they set out for themselves; this will serve as a constant reminder of your routine and also give you the satisfaction of being able to cross completed items off the list! If you want to follow a strict routine, you can also list the time you want to complete each task at (e.g., “7:30-eat breakfast. 8:00-leave for work.”). If you want to leave more room for spontaneity, simply write down your daily tasks in the order you want to complete them in. If you’re just starting a new routine, the tasks in your routine will seem much easier to achieve when you break them into smaller mini-tasks. Divide each task into its component parts and accomplish each mini-task 1 at a time.  For example, if your weekly routine involves cleaning your apartment, then rewrite that task into smaller tasks like vacuuming the carpet, dusting the furniture, and cleaning the bathroom. If a task takes too long, break it into smaller tasks that will give you a feeling of accomplishment more quickly to keep you motivated.
A: Write down your daily activities to figure out what to put in your routine. Set a goal for your routine. Create a daily to-do list to structure your routine. Break tasks into smaller chunks that are easier to achieve.

Article: Use hoops, arches, plants, etc. to make your fish tank into an obstacle course. Once you've taught your fish how to swim through hoops, they should be able to swim through and around anything with some guidance. Be patient when teaching your fish how to swim through an obstacle course, as it may take some time. Your fish will most likely follow your finger around once it has mastered that trick, so lead your fish through its obstacle course. Start with simple obstacle courses, and make them harder once your fish starts to master the obstacles. Use a treat on a string or a hood to lead your fish around instead of your finger. If you want your fish to follow you all around the tank, it may be hard for you to use your finger. Stick a treat on a hook, stick, or string and move it around the course so that the fish follows it. Make sure the fish doesn't get the treat until it's finished the course. Just like all the other tricks, positive reinforcement will help train your fish quickly. Give them a treat every time they complete the obstacle course. If you've had the treat on a hook, make sure to remove it from the hook before feeding it to the fish.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Decorate your fish tank like an obstacle course. Lead your fish around the course with your finger or a treat. Reward your fish with a treat after it completes the obstacle course.

Article: Getting out and seeing friends can be a great way to spend less time on the computer. You can actually use the internet and technology to enhance social experiences. Try using social networking sites to make plans for physical get-togethers with friends.  Start making concrete plans when chatting with people online. Instead of offering vague promises, like "Let's get dinner some time," offer a real plan. Say something like, "Are you free next Tuesday? Do you want to get dinner at 7 o'clock?"  MeetUp is a site where you can join groups based on your interests. From there, leaders of those groups plan face-to-face meet ups where you can make new friends. Try joining MeetUp and attending some events.  You can also use online applications to plan events. Use Google Calendar or Facebook to schedule a game night, for example. Make a point of making plans with friends each week. Even something small, like grabbing coffee after work, can encourage you to spend less time online.  You could also suggest you and your friends take up a new hobby together. You could start hiking on the weekends or join a local sports league. Not everyone can spend less time on the computer by themselves. Internet addiction is a psychological disorder in which you develop an emotional addiction to using your computer. If you believe you suffer from internet addiction, seek out psychological counseling.  If you have internet addiction, you may feel a compulsive to be online all the time. You may experience anxiety and depression when separated from the computer. When using the computer, you may feel euphoric and isolated from the rest of the world. People suffering from internet addiction are also dishonest about how they spend their time. If you find yourself lying to others about your time online, you may have internet addiction.  Make an appointment with a therapist if you display any of the above symptoms. You can ask for a referral from your doctor or call your insurance company and ask for a list of providers in your network. If you are a student, you may be entitled to free counseling through your college or university.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use the internet to enhance social experiences. Make concrete plans with friends. Seek therapy if you show signs of internet addiction.