Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get exercise. Find ways to blow off steam. Schedule relaxing activities. Make time to laugh. Try singing away your stress. Get enough sleep Eat a healthy diet Avoid caffeine and alcohol.

Answer: Research shows that not only is exercise a great stress-reliever, it improves your ability to concentrate and study. Find something that you love to do, and try to set aside part of every day to do it. You might like running, bicycling, walking, dancing, or another exercise. Both aerobic exercise (exercise that makes you breathe more heavily) and anaerobic exercise (like weight-lifting) can help you get rid of stress.  Regular exercise actually changes your brain chemistry to get rid of stress, according to research.  Exercise will improve the quality of your sleep, an important factor in preventing stress. If you're stressed, you'll need to find healthy ways to get rid of it. Punch a pillow, or take a deep breath. Take a short run. Your goal should be to recognize when you're stressed, and find ways that you can use to not take out your frustration on other people.  Pretending that you're not stressed isn't really a successful long-term solution. You can literally "blow" off steam by blowing on a pinwheel or a feather. The way this works is to encourage deep breathing and distracting your attention from the thing that's upsetting you. Even when you're feeling stressed, taking time to schedule relaxing activities for even short periods of time will help you avoid getting overwhelmed. Taking short walks, bubble baths, or setting aside time every day for meditation are all ways to include relaxation as a healthy part of your daily schedule.  Find relaxing activities that don't take very long to do, such as jumping on a trampoline for the length of your favorite song, or spending 10 minutes playing with your dog. Remember that doing things that make you feel relaxed and happy are essential part of living a successful life. They shouldn't make you feel guilty. Laughter is consistently shown to be one of the best ways to counteract stress. Taking 30 minutes to watch your favorite sitcom, or reading from a humorous website to relax are great ways to deal with stress. Browse through a joke book, or watch a scene from your favorite comedic movie when you need a break.  Laughter serves to relieve your stress response, and stimulate relaxation. It even releases pain-relievers within the body. Laughter Yoga is a new trend that is becoming popular. Look for videos of laughter yoga online if there's not a class happening near you. Chances are, even watching other people engaged in laughter will cause you to chuckle. Singing serves to reduce stress by lowering your heart rate and releasing endorphins that help you feel better. Whether you sing in a choir, or only in the shower, singing is a great way to lower your stress.  Singing loudly maximizes the benefits that come from singing. If you life with other people, you might feel shy about doing this. Possible solutions are to sing when you're alone in the house, or go to the car and sing there. Sing along with the radio or with your favorite artist if you're too self-conscious to sing alone. . If you're feeling stressed, chances are you're getting less sleep than you need. Most people need at least 8 hours of sleep per night, and some may need more. Some common ways that stress interferes with sleep are racing thoughts as you settle into sleep, and repetitive and persistent thoughts that cause you to feel stressed as you try to get to sleep.  Avoid strenuous exercise within 2 hours of sleep. Try to maintain a regular sleep schedule on weekdays and weekends. Sleeping late on the weekends may seem pleasant, but it interferes with your circadian rhythm. . A common response to stress is overeating foods that are high in calories, sugar and/or fat. However, poor eating habits result in more stress overall, spending more on foods and overeating, often resulting in weight gain. Maintain a healthy diet by sticking to foods that are high in nutritional content and fiber.  Instead of chips, try snacking on healthy things like apples, carrot sticks, or raw chopped up vegetables. If you crave sugar when you're stressed out, make a smoothie from a banana, some blueberries and some non-fat yogurt. Other fruit combinations will also help satisfy your sweet tooth without resulting in more stress. Both caffeine and alcohol deplete the stress resources of your body and result in a higher level of stress. Caffeine interferes with your ability to get to sleep at night, while alcohol affects the quality of sleep you get.  Be aware than many products contain caffeine. Tea, coffee, sodas, and energy drinks are all possible sources of caffeine. The Mayo Clinic suggests that you limit yourself to no more than 100mg of caffeine per day (about the amount in a cup of brewed coffee) if you're an adolescent, and no more than 400mg per day if you're an adult.  Both caffeine and alcohol may be used in moderation in times when you're not stressed. However, in stressful circumstances, these substances have a negative effect on the body. Do not use alcohol if you are underage. People who drink underage are more likely to engage in other risky behaviors, including drug use and unsafe sex. They are also more likely to fail out of school. If you are of drinking age, consume it in moderation, which the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines as no more than 1 drink per day for women and no more than 2 drinks per day for men.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find out how much the doll you want costs. Count how much money you have. Keep track of your money. As you start to make money, remember not to spend it!

Answer: The American Girl Doll costs $98 without the accessories( with accessories about $128. Go to their website, find which one you want, and write down how much it costs. That's the amount of money you need to obtain.  Add any accessories to that cost. Beware about getting too many accessories, though. The price will quickly rise. Shipping will cost some extra money, but you can try to convince your parents to pay for that. Look in your wallet, check your piggy bank, and search the cracks of your couch for change. Once you have all your money, subtract that from the total cost of the doll you want. That's your target! Say you find that you have $28.50 and the doll you want with its accessories is $125. That way you'll always know how close you are to earning your American Girl Doll, and you'll feel a sense of progress. It may take a while, so be patient.  Remember to subtract anything you buy from your total. Keep your money in a safe place. Put it in a jar and hide it somewhere like in your dresser or desk drawer. That way your brother or sister can't find it, and it's less tempting to spend it. The key to saving is not spending. You've made a goal to save enough for an American Girl Doll. Don't waste your money on small things you don't want as much.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Participate in discussions. Reach out to other online students. Keep in touch with your professor.

Answer:
Many online courses require students to participate in discussion board about class topics.  Posts on a discussion board often count as participation points and are an important part of your grade. Consistently post your responses or assignments to the discussion board on time and make meaningful additions to the discussion. Class discussions are also a great way to connect with your online classmates. Online learning can feel isolating, especially if you are completing your degree completely online. Connecting with other online learners can foster a sense of community.  Some online classes may require group work during the course. While it can be challenging to complete assignments with students that you cannot physically meet with, group work is a great incentive to connect with your online classmates. Reach out to the online university that you are taking the class through. Many universities offer community websites and ways to connect with other online learners.  If you find that you can meet with another online classmate in person, take this opportunity to get to know your classmate and arrange for a group study session. Maintain your relationship with your professor throughout the course by communicating with them about assignments and exams.  Since most of your communication with your professor and peers will be through writing, you must be comfortable reaching out through written communications like email.  Always keep your communications with professors professional and courteous, just as you would with any other instructor. Do not hesitate to reach out to the professor if you are struggling to understand a class concept or if you have questions.