Problem: Article: Much of the power of hypnosis rests in the fact that you have convinced yourself that you have a way to take control of your urges. If you don’t believe that hypnosis will help you change your feelings, it will probably have little effect. Go to a place where you are not likely to be disturbed. This can be anywhere that is quiet like your bed, a sofa, or a comfortable armchair. Make sure that your head and neck are supported.  Wear lose clothes and establish that the temperature is set at a comfortable level.  You may find it easier to relax if you play some gentle music while you self-hypnotize, particularly something instrumental. Find something in the room to look at and focus on, preferably something slightly above you. Use your focus on this object to clear your head of all thoughts. Make this object the only thing you are conscious of. Tell yourself that your eyelids are becoming heavy and allow them to fall gently. As your eyes close, breathe deeply with a regular rhythm. Focus on your breathing, allowing it to occupy the entirety of your mind, much as the object you had been looking at did before. Feel yourself becoming more relaxed with each additional breath.  Imagine that all of the tension and stress are dissipating from your muscles. Allow this feeling to move down your body from your face, to your chest, your arms, and finally your legs. Once you are completely relaxed your mind should be clear and you will be part way to self-hypnosis. The motion of a pendulum moving back and forth has traditionally been used in hypnosis to encourage focus. In your mind, visualize this pendulum moving back and forth. Focus on it as you relax to help clear your mind. Begin counting down in your head from 10 to 1. As you count down tell yourself that you are getting progressively deeper into hypnosis. Say, “10, I am relaxing. 9, I am getting more relaxed. 8, I can feel the relaxation spreading down my body. 7, I can feel nothing but the relaxation…. 1, I am in a deep sleep.”  Remember throughout that when you reach 1 you will be in a state of hypnosis. Once you have accomplished what you want during hypnosis, you should wake yourself. Count back up from 1 to 10. In your head, say: “1, I am waking up. 2, when I count down I will feel like I woke from a deep sleep. 3, I am feeling more awake…. 10, I am awake and refreshed.”
Summary: Believe. Get comfortable. Focus on an object. Breathe deeply as you close your eyes. Visualize a pendulum. Count down to hypnosis. Wake up.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When you're at any kind of party or gathering, or even a one-on-one conversation, it can be difficult to get away. Learning to recognize good opportunities to leave will make a short-term goodbye much easier.  Notice if the crowd seems to be dwindling. If more than half the people have left, it might be a good time to leave. Find the host, or your friends, give a wave to the room, and leave. Try not to add too much emphasis to your leaving - this could make them feel as if you are desperate to get out. Leave when you want. If you know you won't be able to stay until the end then you could perhaps speak to them beforehand or at the beginning of the party. You don't need to wait for any special signal. If you're ready to go home, or ready for the conversation to move along, say, "Well, I'll be going. See you all later!" Overstaying your welcome is rude, but it can often be difficult to distinguish. People don't like telling you that they'd like you to leave, so try to watch for signals. This may be some other family members starting to pack up or the fact that there is hardly anyone left. If the host of a party starts cleaning up, or withdraws from the conversation, gather your friends or belongings and make your exit. It's also time to leave if someone starts checking their watch or seems otherwise restless. Even saying, "See you at school tomorrow," or "Can't wait to see you again at Christmas" keeps the goodbye light and focused forward. If you haven't already made plans, use it as an opportunity to make them. Even saying, "See you soon" suggests just that. Set up a coffee date or meet for lunch later in the week if it makes the goodbye easier, but don't commit to anything you don't want to. It's OK to just leave. It can be tempting to come up with a "good excuse" when you're ready to leave. You don't need to (lying could also make them feel hurt if they find out you didn't mean it). If you want to leave, just say, "I'm going to go now, see you later." It doesn't need to be any more complicated than that. If you want to extract from a conversation you're ready to end, "I'll talk to you later," is likewise plenty.

SUMMARY: Recognize when to leave. Watch body language. Make plans to see each other again. Tell the truth.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Tell yourself that you are positive, good at what you do and ready to make changes when needed. Repeat often for maximum effect. Some affirmations you can start with include: "I'm a good person and I deserve to be loved and respected," "I am more than my insecurities," "I am doing the best that I can, and that is all I can do." The moment you let someone judge who you are, is the moment you have lost your happiness to someone else. Don't let other people tell you who you are. This is your life, not theirs. And while it is hard to stand up for what you believe in and to be your whole self, doing so is part of what defines your very best self. Surround yourself with people that make you happy. Being around negative people only drags you down. This may sound like a cliché, but think about how you feel when you're around positive people and how you feel when around negative people. It's two opposite extremes and you know how you'd rather be feeling.
Summary: Practice self-affirmations in the mirror. Disengage from others' judgmental or unmindful criticism of you.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Keep the standard 8.5 x 11 letter size in the Page Setup menu.  Then copy the elements and paste them below the line. You are setting up a document that will print two copies of your document. Choose the File menu and click “Print.” Print using the standard settings. Then, take the document and cut it in half at the 5.5-inch line using scissors or a paper cutter.
Summary:
Open a document in your word processor. Use the ruler on the sides of your word processor to insert a line at the 5.5-inch mark, or halfway down the profile page. Create a document above that line. Save your file. Print on regular copy or printer paper.