In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The ground or another rough surface helps wear down leather. This is a good solution for wearing out shoe soles. Twisting the leather a little also contributes to weathering. You may also place the leather in a bag and step on it. Both rocks and hammers leave age marks. Lay the leather flat. Be gentle when using a hammer and take care not to collapse any breakable parts like the soles of shoes. Strike with a different part of the rock each time to get a more natural look. Colored rocks can impart different colors you can spread into the leather with a wire brush or sandpaper. First, set the leather in a pillowcase or between towels. Add fabric softener to the washing machine, then choose the gentle cycle. Move the items to the dryer and use a no heat tumble setting. You may also skip washing if you don't want to expose the leather to water. Bag it and place it in the dryer. Don't use heat or else the leather will shrink. Any child's sandbox at a nearby playground can be a free way to weather leather. Roll up the leather item then kick it around. Pick it up, dust it off, then repeat the process once or twice. The abrasive sand will distress the leather without wearing it down as much as sandpaper. Use a rope and tape to connect the leather to the back of a car. If you have an empty stretch of road, drag the leather over it a few times. You can also run over the leather with the car a few times. Make sure you don't crush any breakable areas like the soles of shoes.
Summary: Rub the leather on the ground. Strike the leather with rocks or a hammer. Include the leather in a gentle wash cycle. Roll the leather in a sandbox. Drag the leather behind a car.

After a breakup, you may find yourself having irrational thoughts. People often think things that are not rational when they're upset. Learn to recognize irrational thoughts in the moment and then replace them with rational ones.  Be aware of what you're thinking. When a very negative thought surfaces, question whether it's rational. For example, you think something like, "I will never find someone who makes me this happy." Pause and question that. While you're upset now, everyone goes through breakups. Most people move on eventually. Try to replace this thought when it surfaces. For example, think instead, "It's okay I feel this way now, but I will be happy with someone again." Breaking up is hard, and it's normal to feel upset. If you broke up with him, you may feel guilt that you hurt him. If he broke up with you, you may miss him. However, appreciate both of you were honest and ended things. It's not fair to keep a relationship going if it's not working. Try to see this as a positive.  Many people dislike confrontation and, as a result,stay in a relationship in which they're not really happy. It's much better to be honest and break things off directly than to let it linger. While you both may be hurting, it would have hurt more in the long run to prolong a relationship that wasn't working. If you're feeling doubts about the breakup, remind yourself why it happened. There must have been a reason things ended. Remembering this can help you feel gratitude that the relationship is over rather than regret.  Did you break up because you fought a lot? Did you not really like spending time with one another? Was there a lot of tension and jealousy in your relationship? It can help to actually write down a list of things that made you unhappy. This will help you remember that it's a positive that things ended. You want to make sure you don't get too hung up on a relationship after it ends. This often means getting rid of reminders in your home. Throw out old gifts and mementos from your relationship, or at least put them in a box and keep them out of sight. Avoid listening to music or watching movies and TV that remind you of your significant other. One day, you may be able to look back on reminders and feel happy. However, when the wound is still fresh, it's best to get rid of them.
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One-sentence summary -- Replace irrational thoughts with rational ones. Look for the positives. Remind yourself why things ended. Get rid of reminders.

Problem: Article: You may feel you are most productive or energetic at night, but you are unlikely to improve your sleep quality if you don’t establish a regular bedtime. By going to sleep at the same time every night no matter what, you can gradually reset your circadian rhythm and get better rest. Watching movies, playing video games, scrolling through your phone, or working on your laptop before bed can all interfere with your sleep, and the reason is two-fold. Not only are these activities high-arousing, which can make it difficult for your brain to transition into sleep, the devices also emit a stimulating blue light, which suppresses the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. Try to turn off all screens two hours before you go to sleep. Instead of stimulating activities, you should enjoy very mundane activities in the two hours prior to going to sleep. Try packing your lunch for the next day, folding your laundry, washing dishes, or listening to relaxing music. Enjoy a shower or a bath an hour before your bedtime. Bathing will relax your muscles and make it easier to fall asleep. Try a relaxing bath with Epsom salts and/or lavender oil. You should certainly get exercise during the day, since it helps with ADHD symptoms such as restlessness. However, you should avoid getting exercise too close to your bedtime because it may make it hard to fall asleep. Try getting exercise first thing in the morning. Exercise can lead to a flood of endorphins and a release of adrenaline, which can give you energy to sustain you throughout the day. Working out too close to bedtime will not give your body adequate time to burn off or use the endorphins and adrenaline before attempting to sleep. . Engaging in meditation is a common stress-busting strategy, and reducing stress and anxiety before bed might make it easier for you to fall asleep. Find a quiet room in your house. Sit in a comfortable position. Place your hands on your thighs and relax your shoulders. Notice that you are breathing. Place your mind on your breath. If you notice your thoughts drifting, gently return your attention to the feeling of your breath moving into and out of your body. Continue to meditate for as long as you are able.  Try meditation apps such as Headspace, Buddhify, Shambhala, or Calm.  Take a meditation course or attend a meditation session with experienced practitioners at a meditation center. You can find a list of meditation centers at the Center for Mindfulness. To get a better sense of when you actually go to bed and how long you actually sleep, you may want to use a sleep log. Keep a pen and sleep log journal beside your bed. Every night, write down the time you go to sleep. Record any time you wake up during the night and the total number of hours you sleep. Alternatively, consider an activity tracker like a FitBit or even an app on your smartphone to track your sleep and help you develop goals for better sleep.  Use the data you collect to consult with your doctor about appropriate steps to improve your sleep.  Popular sleep apps include Sleepbot, MotionX and Sleep Cycle. You can get them for iPhone and Android devices.
Summary:
Stick to a set bedtime every night. Shut off electronic devices before bed. Do relaxing, routine activities before sleeping. Shower an hour before bedtime. Exercise at least three hours prior to bedtime. Practice mindfulness meditation Use a sleep log or activity tracker to monitor your sleep.