Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Set goals. Break all your goals into actionable steps. Schedule your triumph. Check your goals for realism. Set yourself up for success with mental contrasting.

Answer: To win, you need to set goals and achieve them. Write a list of the goal or goals you want to win at. Make them as detailed as possible. Break large, vague goals down into achievable parts. For example, if your goal is to "win at life," break that down into smaller goals, such as "get a job I love" "finish my education" "build meaningful relationships" "feel good about myself." First, break each goal into smaller ones. Breaking your goals down allows you to track your progress. For instance, the goal "feel good about myself" could be broken down into sub-goals such as "build a positive self-image" "exercise" "be well rested" and "work through negative feelings."  Break those goals down again into actionable steps. For instance, "be well rested" can be broken down into "1. Start winding down at 8:30." "2. Be ready for bed by 10 every night." "3. Wake up at 7:30am and get immediately out of bed." Identify the steps that are most difficult. For instance, it may be easy for you to wind down and get into bed at the same time every night, but difficult to pop right out of bed in the morning. Identifying the challenging steps allows you to practice and revise. If getting out of bed immediately is difficult, add helpful steps, such as setting your clothes out beside your bed the night before. Get organized and create an achievement schedule for yourself. Have daily goals, weekly goals, monthly goals, and yearly goals. Check in regularly to make sure you are achieving them all. If you don't achieve all your goals one week, try again the next. Make sure your goals are actually achievable. You can't win at an impossible game. If a goal can be broken down into actionable steps, it is probably realistic. Make sure your time frame is also realistic. Can everything you want to achieve be achieved in the time you envision? Check your progress as you go, and revise your schedule until the pace of improvement is reasonable.  Try introducing one or two changes to your schedule at a time. If you try to change everything in your life at once, you may overwhelm yourself and end up reverting to old habits. Talk to people you trust about your goals, especially if you're worried they may not be reasonable. Use the wild power of optimism and the cold, shrewd wisdom of pessimism together by practicing mental contrasting. Take a few minutes to imagine yourself winning at your goal. Imagine every detail of perfect success: how it feels, what it looks like, how everyone will react. Then turn it around entirely. Imagine each and ever possible roadblock you might come up against.  Take several minutes to think of anything that might get in your way. Don't solve the problem, just imagine any scenario that might lead to disaster. Mental contrasting has been shown to be more helpful than pure positivity. Thinking too positively can lead you to relax too soon, and thinking only of the possible downfalls can lead you to sabotage your own project.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Play simple games with him. Have sensory fun. Make her writing instruments fun.

Answer: For instance, teach him how to play hangman, taking turns being the guesser and the writer. Alternatively, try simple word puzzles. For instance, try mixing up a word, and see if he can figure out what it is. Work on letters by using fun substances to write in. Doing things a little differently makes it more engaging, and it can help it stick better. Plus, it makes the whole process a lot more enjoyable for your child, who will see it as a game rather than work.  For example, try putting shaving cream on the table, and have her write letters in it. You can also use sand or rice. Another option is finger painting letters. That is, don't just give her a plain pencil. Let her use colored pencils or markers. Gel or glitter pens are also great options. Some people also swear by vibrating pens, saying that they can help solidify letter shapes in your child's mind.  If her writing instruments are colorful or sparkly, your child will be more inclined to want to use them. Crayons are also a good option.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Ask about hip resurfacing if you are young and active. Request an osteotomy if you're younger with severe arthritis. Discuss a hip replacement in severe cases.

Answer: This option is less invasive than a full hip replacement. It's a good option if your hip isn't too badly damaged yet, an assessment your doctor can make.  With this procedure, a metal covering is placed over your femoral head, the part of the joint that is normally removed in a hip replacement. The metal covering helps protect the joint.  While this procedure is less invasive than a full-hip replacement, it is still a surgery that comes with risks such as infection or blood clots. This surgery can help correct deformities and alignment issues that lead to arthritis. It's a good option if you're still relatively active.  If you're young and active, doctors may not want to perform a total hip replacement. That's because high-impact activities can wear down the replacement faster. The replacement becomes loose, making it painful.  Like with any surgery, you run the risk of infection or blood clots with this procedure. If your joint has been badly damaged by arthritis over time, a hip replacement may be the best option. While all surgical procedures come with risk, once you recover from the hip replacement, your pain is usually reduced significantly.  With a hip replacement, the doctor will take out the damaged joint and insert an artificial joint to replace it. The main risks with a hip replacement are infection and possible blood clots. Your artificial joint can also wear out over time, and it may need replacing a second time.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pick a chemical. Treat your livestock directly. Apply insecticides to areas around your property. Spray a large area that will protect multiple properties.

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Certain chemicals are just about as effective as others. To prevent insect resistance, it's a good idea to rotate different chemicals when you treat the area. Possibilities include:   Pyrethroids (cypermethrin, fenvalerate, permethrin, resmethrin, tetramethrin, s-bioallethrin, sumithrin);  Organophosphates (coumaphos, dichlorvos, malathion, tetrachlorvinphos)  Organochlorines (lindane, methoxychlor) Always double-check that the chemical you're using is safe to apply directly to livestock. Then:  Use a small mist blower or a handheld mist sprayer to mist the chemical over your animals. If your animals are spooked by the sprayer, then dip a sponge or a mitt in the chemicals and rub the sponge or mitt on your animals.  Always wear rubber gloves. Never let these chemicals come into contact with your skin. Spray a resting areas or barns around the eaves, walls, ceiling and and rafters.  Always remove your livestock from the barn before you spray. Some of your animals may have to stay outside for a while. Just follow the directions on the packaging. Coarsely spray resting areas with insecticides. Make sure to spray under low pressure. Be careful not to contaminate your animals' water and feed buckets. Also, keep the spray off of your farm equipment. Spraying a big area is efficient; it won't require too much time or labor. However, area sprays tend to have a short-lived effect.  Use aircraft, loggers, hydraulic sprayer or mist blowers to dispense the chemicals. The find chemical droplets will travel to where flies live, killing the insects.