Intuition is the term for “gut feeling”—something that you know or think likely based on instinctive feeling rather than conscious reasoning. When you get an instant liking or disliking for someone you just met, or have a good or bad feeling about something about to happen, it’s considered intuitive feeling.  Scientists believe intuition is a form of quick information processing, and it’s a skill that can be developed with practice and attention.  The ability to use intuition develops out of repeated exposure to various situations and outcomes—the more rich and complex your experiences, the more likely you are to develop unconscious, intuitive knowledge about a wide range of situations and experiences. Consequently, developing your intuition begins with exposing yourself to people, places, and things and observing them closely. Pay careful attention to your feelings in response to the things you encounter. Note how you feel and react to them—perhaps even begin keeping a journal in which you note these feelings and the circumstances that gave rise to them. The more practiced you become at observing others and your unconscious reactions to them, the more attuned you’ll be to your intuition. Dreams are thought to be unconscious expressions of our inner feelings, thoughts, and ideas. As such, they can contain valuable intuitive information of which your conscious mind may be unaware.  Make it a habit to write down everything you can remember from your dreams immediately upon waking up. Note people, events, places, objects, and feelings. Try to make connections between the content of your dreams and ongoing feelings or situations from your conscious life. As you begin to draw connections between your conscious and unconscious experience, you’ll become more aware of and attuned to the more subtle ideas and experiences happening below the surface of your immediate consciousness. Free writing involves sitting down with a blank sheet of paper and writing down whatever thoughts come. Free writing can be an extremely useful practice because it allows you to tap into the part of your consciousness that exists before your rational mind intercede.  To free write, sit down in a quiet, distraction-free place. Take out a blank sheet of paper and begin writing whatever comes to mind, even if initially it’s just “I don’t know what to write.” Continue writing until you’ve exhausted your thoughts. If you need a bit more prompting to help you get started, you can begin by asking yourself a question such as, “What do I need an answer to?” or, “What’s been on my mind lately?” You’ll be surprised by where you can go through free writing and by the unexpected insights you’ll stumble upon.
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One-sentence summary -- Cultivate your intuition. Keep a dream journal. Free write.

Article: Invest in a pair of leather gardening gloves to prevent any thorns or sharp objects from cutting through them and stabbing your hands. Make sure the gloves fit your fingertips exactly and that they aren’t too tight when you clench your fist. Avoid handling any of your plants without gardening gloves since the plants could have sap or chemicals that may irritate your skin.  You can give your skin a little extra protection by applying a layer of petroleum jelly to your hands and putting on some latex or nitrile gloves. Then, put on your gardening gloves on top of those. Keep a few pairs of gardening gloves in your home so you have spares in case you accidentally rip or tear one. There are many types of gardening gloves that each have specialized purposes. For example, you may get pruning gloves to cover more skin and work with delicate plants. Look for shoes that are comfortable to wear, waterproof, and flexible so you can easily get to your plants. For the maximum amount of protection, wear rubber boots so water can’t get inside and to keep your feet safe from any sharp tools you’re using. If you want something more casual, wear rubber slip-on shoes for walking around your garden doing simple tasks, like pruning.  Keep your gardening shoes clean after you’re done working for the day so they don’t get caked with dirt or mud. Avoid wearing slip-on shoes while watering or working with pesticides and fertilizers so you don’t get wet or expose your skin to the chemicals. Poison ivy, oak, and sumac have chemicals on their leaves and sap that can cause itching or rashes when they come into contact with your skin. Take some time to familiarize yourself with what each plant looks like so you can identify them if they’re in your area. When you find any, be careful not to touch them or only handle them if you’re wearing gloves.  Poison ivy has 3 leaves at the end of each of its reddish stems, and the vines may have a hairy appearance.  Poison oak can grow as a shrub or a vine and has 3 dark green leaves at the end of each of its red stems. The leaves and stems have “hairs” on both sides, and they produce tan-colored berries.  Poison sumac is a tree that has leaves that look like a feather, and the stems have a reddish color. The tree can grow up to 30 feet (9.1 m) tall. If you ever puncture your gloves or break your skin by scratching it on a plant, take off your gloves and stop gardening immediately. Wash off the wound with warm, soapy water and apply an antibacterial cream or spray so it doesn’t get infected. Wrap the wound in a bandage before continuing gardening so you don’t expose it to any harmful materials.  You can also keep antibacterial creams or sprays out with you while you’re gardening to treat the wound right away. Wash the wound as soon as you’re able to ensure it doesn’t get infected. If you punctured through a pair of gloves, then use a different pair when you continue gardening so you don’t reintroduce any bacteria. Once you finish gardening for the day, take a shower once to rinse off any chemicals or plant bacteria that you may have gotten on your skin while you were working. After that, put on a fresh change of clothes so you don’t accidentally spread or expose yourself to irritants again. Oatmeal can soothe your skin to help relieve pain from rashes or itching. Fill a large mixing bowl with ¼ cup (25 g) of dry rolled oats and pour in 1⁄2 gallon (1.9 L) of warm water. Put your hands or the affected area in the bowl and let them soak for 10-15 minutes to help reduce any itchiness and pain. When you’re finished, rinse your hands and moisturize them with lotion so your hands don’t dry out any more. If you want to do a full body soak, then add ½ cup (50 g) of oats to a full bathtub instead.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Wear thick gardening gloves while handling plants. Put on sturdy shoes while you’re working outside. Learn to identify poison ivy, oak, and sumac to prevent rashes and irritation. Clean any wounds immediately to prevent infection. Shower and change your clothes when you’re finished gardening. Do an oatmeal soak to help alleviate any itching or rashes.