Article: Not everyone responds well to reverse psychology. People who tend to be more compliant may respond better to direct requests. If you know someone who is resistant by nature, reverse psychology may work well on this person. Think about the interactions you've had with the person in question. Do they tend to go along with the flow of things, or do they tend to resist? If you know someone who is a more independent thinker, and likes to resist the status quo, this person may be more susceptible to reverse psychology than a person who's generally agreeable. Reverse psychology should be lighthearted, and humorous even. This is especially true when using the technique on very young children. Try to use it as a means to make someone think they're outsmarting you.  For example, say you're trying to get your son to make his bed in a timely fashion. You could ask him to wait to make his bed until you finish brushing your teeth, explaining to him he's young and really needs a lot of help. You may come in the room to find he's already started the process on his own, as he wants to prove his autonomy. With an adult, try to use reverse psychology in the same way. Allow the person to think they're asserting their autonomy in the situation. You may be choosing between two movies: a foreign film with subtitles versus a lighthearted comedy. You really want to see the foreign film, so you may say something like, "I'm not sure I have the attention span for subtitles." Your friend may insist on the foreign film at this point, wanting to prove their superior attention span. Before using reverse psychology, think about what the other person is likely to want in a situation.  A more complicated version of reverse psychology may be needed in some cases. If someone's want to do something outweighs their need to resist, classic reverse psychology may backfire. For example, your friend wants to attend a concert in a bad part of town alone. You may think this is a bad idea, but using simple reverse psychology could be ineffective. If you say to your friend, "You're right. You should go. You only live once!" your friend may wholeheartedly agree, as they really do want to see the show.  Try arguing against yourself in these cases, rather than the choice at hand. Returning to the above example, you can say something to your friend like, "I can't make you do anything you don't want to do. I'm pretty sure this part of town is dangerous, but only you can decide what's best for you." You're encouraging your friend to think for themselves here. If your friend is naturally resistant, they may instead yield to your advice rather than thinking for themselves. Your friend may very well decide not to go to the concert. Make sure you keep your end goal in mind. Remind yourself periodically what you want the person to do. Occasionally, things can get argumentative when you use reverse psychology. It's easy to lose track of your own wants during the duration of an argument. Try to stay on track, and remember your desired outcome.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Figure out the personality types that best respond to reverse psychology. Aim for lighthearted uses of reverse psychology, especially with children. Consider what the other person wants. Think about your end goal.

Problem: Article: With each task that you complete, you are one step closer to accomplishing your goals and living your dreams.  Some steps may take much longer than others, and you may be able to complete more than one at once.  Use the checklist to keep yourself task-oriented and on track.  Make a commitment to yourself to complete the tasks on your list within certain periods of time. If you find yourself having trouble focusing on the task at hand, investigate different ways to Get Motivated to get each step done. It can be easy to remain in the planning stages for a long time.  Eventually, though, there will come a time when you need to start taking action and making your plan into a reality.  Don’t allow yourself to fall into simply talking about your dreams, you must go after them.  Make a habit of doing what you say you will do.  Holding yourself to your word is not only a good habit, but it will translate into your personal pursuits. Imagine what your life will be like once you achieve your dreams and stay focused on what you are working for. One of the biggest challenges facing a person that chooses to pursue their dreams is the fear of the unknown.  You can’t know if you will be successful in your pursuits, nor can you know what your standard of living will ultimately be like if you begin making sacrifices on the road to your dreams, but you can’t get to where you’re going without leaving where you are behind.  You may eventually need to leave your job or move to a new area.  These changes can be daunting, but they may be necessary in order to follow your dreams. You may need to give up on hobbies or spend less time with your family or friends as you work toward your goal.  You will need to be able to accept that as you strive to accomplish each task. You may know people that are already working in the industry you hope to pursue, or maybe you have friends already living where you dream to move.  These people can be valuable resources as you begin to take steps toward reaching your dreams.  Network to find people with similar passions.  They may be able to provide you with guidance or support as you continue along with your checklist. Look to people that have already succeeded in the arena you dream of pursuing and model your efforts after theirs.
Summary: Start completing the tasks on your checklist. Be a person of action. Don’t be afraid to let go. Seek others that can help.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Gaining perspective on the disorder through education is very important, because there are quite a few misconceptions regarding OCD. It is important to challenge these misconceptions, as they are likely to get in the way of a fulfilling relationship with your loved one. One of the most popular misconceptions is that people with OCD can control their obsessions and compulsions – which is not the case. For instance, if you believe they can change their behavior whenever they want to, you will only get frustrated when they don’t. Getting educated about OCD can help you more easily accept that your loved one has it. This can be a painful process, but when you know the facts it will be easier to be objective, rather than emotional and pessimistic. Acceptance will allow you be productive and turn your attention to future treatment options, rather than ruminate on the past.  Understand common types of rituals and compulsions such as: hand washing, religious behaviors (such as praying a scripted prayer exactly 15 times in order to prevent something bad from happening), counting, and checking (for example, checking to make sure you locked the door).  Young people with OCD may be more likely to disengage in activities or avoid them altogether due to fear of obsessions or compulsive behaviors. They may also have difficulty with daily living (cooking, cleaning, bathing, etc), and higher anxiety levels overall. In order to be able to help someone with OCD, you may benefit from understanding the ins and outs of the disorder. You can't expect to help someone with OCD before you know about it and understand it to some degree.  There are many books on the topic, as well as large amounts of information online.  Just make what you are reading is a credible academic or medical source. You can also ask your general practitioner or mental health specialist for some clarification.

SUMMARY: Dispel your misconceptions about OCD to gain perspective on your loved one. Learn about OCD to accept your loved one's condition. Continue to learn and gain a deeper education about OCD to help your loved one effectively.

Before you begin crocheting, choose the colors that you would like for your pattern and decide where you want these colors to start. Some patterns may tell you specifically where to change colors, but if you are crocheting without a pattern, simply decide how much of each color you want in your work. It's best if you decide how many rows and chains you want in your pattern before you start working. For example, if you are making a dish cloth you may want 28 rows with 28 stitches going across. Then, you would need to decide how many rows of each color you want.
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Choose your colors.