INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Some regions offer curbside pickup for recycling, while other communities feature municipal or commercial drop-off sites. Ask your neighbors, visit the website for your city or county, or run a web search for "recycling in [your region]." Find out what you can and cannot recycle through these programs.  Find out if there's anything that your local recycling center will not recycle. Some centers, for instance, are not equipped to handle certain types of plastic. Every recycling program is different. Find out whether you need to sort your recycling. Some centers require you to separate out different materials before dropping them off, while other centers will sort through mixed waste to pick out the recyclable items. As a general rule, drop-off sites require you to sort your recycling, while curbside pickup programs will take a mix. If your community features some sort of municipal recycling pickup, make sure that you have a city- or county-issued recycling bin. Place your recyclable waste into the "recyclables" bin, and place your non-recyclable waste into the "garbage" or "landfill" bin. Find out when your community's trash pickup day is. When you place your trash out on the curb, put the recycling bin out as well.  Some regions even offer a curbside compost pickup! Learn about the difference between composting and recycling. If your recycling is not picked up on trash day, try to get in contact with someone from the city's recycling program. Call the city manager, or run a web search to find a contact number for the recycling center. Find out why your bins were not picked up, and ask about what you'll need to do to get them to the recycling center. If you plan to take your recyclable items into a commercial or municipal drop-off point, then you will probably need to separate the different materials from one another. Establish separate bins for metal, plastic, paper, and glass. This way, when you drop off the recycling bins, you won't have to do any additional sorting – and neither will the workers at the recycling center.  You can place the items into bags – but remember that plastic bags are not recyclable! You'll need to take the waste out of the bags before you drop if off. Make sure that everyone in your household knows which items can and cannot be recycled. Try making an informational sign or handout to post near the recycling bin.

SUMMARY: Learn about recycling programs in your area. Use a curbside pickup program. Sort your recycling at home.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your boyfriend wants to take a full break from the relationship, rather than just spend a little more time by himself, work together to set very clear expectations. Talk about whether you can see each other in person once or twice, or whether you can text or email. Do your best to stick to these boundaries. This will show your boyfriend that you understand his concerns, take them seriously, and want to work to make your relationship better. Ask your boyfriend how much time he feels he needs, then try to compromise from there. Any timeframe spanning from a week to a month is a reasonable request for a break. If he wants to take a longer break, lasting for a few months, you may want to sit down for a longer talk about your relationship. This could be a symptom of deeper problems in your relationship. Take into account the reasons behind your boyfriend’s request for space and work together to decide what you’re comfortable with. Make sure that the expectations are clear to both of you to prevent misunderstandings and hurt feelings.  If he’s unsure of where your relationship is heading and needs to decide if this is what he really wants, he might want to see other people. If he wants the time to reflect deeply and individually on your relationship, it might make less sense for him to date other people. Read a new book, watch your favorite movie, or cook a delicious meal for yourself. Have dinner with friends, go for a jog or a swim, or try yoga. Instead of thinking about what your boyfriend is doing during the break, devote your energy to your own well-being. When the break is over, text or call your boyfriend and arrange to meet up in a public, neutral place. Hug him and tell him how excited you are to see him. You’ll also want to address more serious concerns about the break, but don’t hesitate to show him how happy you are to be together again.  Ask him how he is and how the break went for him. Avoid being overbearing with your enthusiasm. Instead of saying, “I missed you so much, I thought about you every minute!”, try, “I’m so happy to be with you again! I really missed you.”
Summary: Set clear boundaries. Agree on a timeframe. Talk about whether you’ll see other people. Take the time to practice self care. Be energized when you reconnect.

Simply talking at a normal volume can place undo strain on vocal chords that can cause a delay in your overall recovery time. Of course, certain situations necessitate speaking. Limiting the use of your vocal chords can help to speed up the healing process, so try not to speak at all.  Whispering is a no-no. It's unnatural and actually puts more strain on your vocal folds. Keep a pad and paper with you to write down what you need to relay to others. This might actually be quite fun!
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Rest your voice for as long as possible but don't whisper.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you've been exhausted or not sleeping, your day off should be spent in bed, resting your body and brain. You don’t need to sleep the whole time if you don’t want to, but you should definitely allow yourself to rest a few more hours than usual.  Don’t forget to disconnect the alarm. Once you're awake, take a long and warm bath to relax your muscles. If doing chores and housework will make you feel a little saner on your day off, go for it. A mental health day doesn’t mean that you have to just sit around relaxing.  In some cases, restoring order to your surroundings will bring you to a place of peace. You’ve been working so much that you have eaten your sandwiches in front of your computer for the last four months. It’s time to go to a restaurant and enjoy a lazy lunch with a friend. Go for a healthy meal and don't eat too much if you don't want to feel sleepy during the whole afternoon. Office work is stressful for the body and the spirit. There are several activities which will allow your muscles to stretch and your mind to relax. Here are a few suggestions:  There’s nothing like sport to make you spend some energy and stretch in a fun way. Try to pick a sport you like and avoid injuries! Go for a massage to feel truly relaxed and pampered. Aromatherapy is a good alternative. It is relatively cheap and can make you feel very good. If work has taken you away from the ones you love, spend the day making time to be with those important folks.  For example if you’ve been working endless hours, seven days a week and haven’t had a chance to spend time with your daughter, plan an entire day around what she wants to do. You can also combine a few nice activities at the same time. Why not having a go at a good restaurant with your friends before heading for a massage with your family? If you're a workaholic, you will probably feel uncomfortable or guilty during your day off. Brush this feeling aside. Everybody deserves a day off once in a while and should be allowed to relax.  Remember that you need to care for yourself in order to continue being a productive worker and present parent/ family member. Things at the office will not fall apart if you're gone for one day. Getting a break can help you refuel and regain creativity to approach new problems.

SUMMARY:
Catch up on sleep. Go for a nice meal. Relax your body. Reconnect with friends and family. Avoid any guilt.