In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This box can be made from plastic, cardboard, metal, wood – or any other sturdy material. The box can be plain and simple, or rich and ornate. Poke around at thrift shops, antique stores, and estate sales. Look for boxes at junkyards, dumps, and recycled building centers. Try to use a box with which you feel a special connection.  Always be on the lookout. You might notice the box laying on the sidewalk on your way to school, or stuffed into the depths of your garage, or jutting out of a dumpster behind your apartment complex. Consider using a suitcase, or an old lunchbox, or a shoebox. The "box" can be any container that holds your memories. . You can craft a simple box from paper, or you can make a sturdier box out of wood. The box should be large enough to hold all of the "memories" that you want to save. Plan ahead: you'll probably want to put many more things in here! In general, try to build something at least as large as a shoebox or an old-fashioned hatbox. You don't need to lock the box up, but it might make your memories feel a bit more secure. You can build a lock into the box, if you want to get crafty. Otherwise, you can use a combination lock or a simple keyed lock to seal the lid to the rest of the box. Think about what you'll be putting in here, and consider how much you would care if anyone else looked through it.
Summary: Find a box that catches your eye. Make a box Put a lock on the box.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Once you have provided adequate support, psychoeducation of the compulsion of hoarding may be the best first step in helping your loved one. Understand that hoarding is associated with excessive clutter, difficulty discarding items, and excessive acquisition of new items. Due to the emergence of hoarding behaviors, a new diagnosis of Hoarding Disorder (HD) was added to the most recent and updated version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which is the basis for diagnosing mental health concerns.  First and foremost, hoarding can cause health and safety risks. Explain to your loved one that hoarding is dangerous because: it may prevent you from being able to escape in an emergency, does not adhere to fire codes, and can lead to mold and other harmful buildup in the home. It can also cause complications in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as walking, moving around, finding objects, eating, sleeping, and using the sink or bathroom.  Hoarding can lead to social isolation, disruption of relationships, legal and financial issues, debt, and property damage.  Some issues that may coincide with hoarding behaviors include negative and unhelpful thoughts such as perfectionism and fear of regretting removal of information or objects, over-attachment to material items, reduced attention abilities, and lowered capacity to make decisions. Being assertive means saying how you think and feel while being respectful and appropriate. Discuss how you feel about your loved one’s hoarding, and the specific concerns that you have about your loved one’s health and safety. Explain your concerns and set boundaries. Explain that you will not continue to live or be in the house if it is unsafe or unsanitary (if this is feasible). Tell your loved one that you are willing to help her if she is open to assistance. Be aware that people who hoard can have very strong emotional reactions when asked to give away their belongings. Assess the level of openness to your assistance. You could say something like, "I know you've been concerned about your hoarding and I am also. I am here to help if you want it. What do you think?" If the individual responds negatively and says something like, "Absolutely not, I don't want you forcing me to throw away my prized possessions," you may want to back off for a while. If the individual says something like, "I might be open to that," give your loved one some space to decide if she is willing to let you help. You can revisit the conversation at a later time. Individuals who hoard need specific goals to work toward in order to be successful in reducing hoarding behaviors. This helps them to organize their thinking and plans associated with reducing their hoarding. People who hoard may need help with motivation, organizing, avoiding acquiring items and removing clutter. Write down the specific goals you have developed with your loved one. This list might look like: reduce clutter, be able to move through the living room with ease, stop buying new items, and organize the attic.
Summary: Educate the individual who hoards. Use assertive communication. Offer your help. Help set goals.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You might think that tearing through all of your homework tasks from start to finish is the fastest way to do it. If you have a ton of homework, however, you’ll probably get burnt out if you don’t take a break every now and then. At least every two hours, take a 15 minute breather.  To take a break, get up and move away from your workspace. Walk around a bit, and get a drink or snack. Moving around will recharge you mentally, physically, and spiritually, so you’re ready to tackle the next part of your homework. If you start to feel discouraged by all the homework you have to do, take a minute and think about why you need to do it. After taking a break, take 1 minute and jot down all the reasons why you really need to do your homework. What are your big goals? How will doing your homework help you achieve them?  For instance, you might write “I need to do this chemistry homework because I want a good average in the class. That will raise my GPA and help me stay eligible for the basketball team and get my diploma.” Your goals might also look something like “I’m going to write this history paper because I want to get better as a writer. Knowing how to write well and make a good argument will help me when I’m trying to enter law school, and then down the road when I hope to become a successful attorney.” There’s no shame in thinking about a little reward to stay motivated and get through all of your homework. Tell yourself that as soon as you do your homework, you’ll go for a walk to the park with your friends, or just relax with a movie for a while. You can also say something like “If I get through all of my homework today, I’ll have more time tomorrow to go hang out with everyone.”
Summary:
Take a break now and then. Remind yourself of the big picture. Bribe yourself.