INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Mindfulness can help increase inner peace. Mindfulness is being aware of the current moment, the here and now, instead of thinking about the future or the past. Thinking of the past may lead to depressed mood or regrets, and thinking about the future can increase anxiety and worry. Being completely present in the current moment can increase your feelings of contentment. Attempt to appreciate the current moment. Find positives about what is going on around you. For example, if you are at home – look out the window at the blue sky. What do you appreciate about the sky? What does it look like? Are there clouds, birds, or planes in the sky? Mindfulness is about increasing your awareness of yourself and the world around you. You can become more aware by focusing and taking control of your attention. Take a moment to look around you and notice the objects and people that are near. Focus on one particular object and become aware of what it looks like – it’s shape, color, texture, and purpose. Then touch that object; Is it soft, hard, or bumpy? Close your eyes and move your hands over the object. What does it feel like? It is cold or warm? What are the new and different things you notice about the object that you didn’t before? Notice what thoughts come into your mind, like clouds passing through the sky, without judging, rejecting, or clinging to them. Simply let them pass through your mind.  When you have a thought, notice it, and then let it go. One way to let go of thoughts is through visualization. Close your eyes and visualize a stream with leaves flowing down it. As you think a thought that is negative, place that thought on a leaf and watch it run down the stream until you cannot see it anymore. Mindfulness techniques are a great way to practice mindfulness.  One mindfulness technique is where you eat a piece of food (fruit, chocolate, etc.). Instead of just popping it into your mouth and chewing, start by observing the color and texture of the food, and then biting off a small piece. Eat that piece very slowly and notice how it tastes and feels in your mouth. Go on a mindfulness walk. This means you go for a walk, and while you are walking you notice everything that is going on in your mind, as well as around you. You can observe your own physical body in action and what is feels like to move (in your muscles, arms, legs). You can find many more mindfulness exercises online by conducting a google search, or locating videos on YouTube.

SUMMARY: Focus on right now. Increase your awareness. Observe your thoughts. Engage in mindfulness exercises.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use cool water and pat the sprigs dry with a paper towel. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes to air dry completely, as baking the herbs while still damp will make the process take much longer. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper first, then space the sprigs evenly apart. You can always use more than one baking sheet if you need more space! This will allow your rosemary to bake slowly, but not burn. Place the baking sheet inside, close to the middle of the oven. About 15 minutes into the baking, open the oven door for about a minute to let the moisture out, which will allow your rosemary to bake more quickly. After 30 minutes, check on the herbs by using oven mitts to crumble them a bit. If they flake apart in your fingers, they’re done! If not, put the sheet back in the oven and check back in about 15 minutes. The rosemary shouldn’t take more than an hour to bake! Remove the sprigs from the sheet and place them on a flat, clean surface. Once the rosemary is cool, you can remove the leaves from the stems if desired, crumble them, or keep the sprigs whole if you want to use a larger sprig in cooking or as a garnish. It’s important that the rosemary is totally dry before you store it. Any heat will create moisture in the container, which can cause mold. You can use a jar, a plastic container, or even a resealable bag. For the best taste, use up your dried rosemary within one year. It will still be good to eat after that time, but may not have as strong a flavor.
Summary: Wash and dry your rosemary. Lay the sprigs on a baking sheet. Set the oven to the lowest temperature possible. Let the rosemary bake for 30 minutes. Let the rosemary cool completely. Store the rosemary in an airtight container.

Foods and beverages take in the heat created by a microwave, while metallic items cause this heat to bounce around. This may start a fire and/or damage the inner-workings of your appliance, leaving you with far worse problems than a bad smell. Don’t put any kind of metal into the microwave—both aluminum foil and metal utensils can damage your appliance.
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One-sentence summary -- Avoid heating anything made of metal in the microwave.

Q: Channel your inner Spock and try to have conversations that express absolutely nothing about how you are feeling. For example, if you're out to dinner and someone asks how your burger is, tell them it is medium rare and a little greasy. Do not say it is delicious or gross, even if it is. Just state the facts. If you are asked a question about how you're feeling or something that can't be answered with facts, your best bet is to avoid the question by asking a question back. You can also try giving a vague or ambiguous response. Watch the pace and pitch of your words. Raising your pitch can be an indication of excitement or agitation. Dropping your pitch and speaking more slowly can seem like you're uncertain or upset. Try to speak as though you are reading an instruction manual out loud. Dull, informative and without originality will go a long way to keeping your conversations low-key. Many words express emotions. Some are very obvious, while others express more subtle emotions. While it's obvious you don't want to say you're sad or happy, you also should not say you're determined, calm or indecisive. These words express just as much of your emotional state. Avoid using adjectives to describe words that will reveal your feelings. Don't say a movie was exciting or romantic. Instead, describe the film as action-packed or dramatic.
A: Speak logically. Keep an even tone. Don't use emotional words.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your doctor can go over the different options available to you and help you decide which one will suit you best. You will also find out what to expect, how to take certain medications, and what risks may be involved. This is the safest way to go about stopping or missing your monthly periods. The only way to stop your normal monthly periods are by using hormones. Hormones can be oral, injected, or come in patch form. There are many different brands and hormone strengths out there, so advise your physician of your plans for the best recommendation. Birth control pills with extended cycle regimens are the best method. Seasonale, Lybrel, and Seasonique are three types of oral contraception that are formulated to cause your period less often. In most cases, it will take at least three weeks of medication to effectively skip your period. So if you are trying to miss your period for a certain event, be sure to leave yourself enough time for you body to get on schedule. Birth control pills can be expensive, so make sure your insurance provider will cover and refill your prescription every month.

SUMMARY:
Make an appointment with a gynecologist. Learn about the different methods. Plan accordingly. Check with your medical insurance provider.