Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose the right color scheme. Work with the color scheme you have. Paint an accent wall. Add a pop culture flair. Acquire some adult items. Choose a comforter and curtains with a mature pattern.

Answer: Since your color choices for the walls, bed, and curtains are going to create the main vibe of your room, stay away from pastel colors like pink and yellow. Pastels sometimes give the room a "nursery" atmosphere, but can work if used properly. Avoid colors that are very dark or neon.  Gender neutral colors to consider are purple, orange and green.  Choose contrasting colors that look trendy, youthful and really pop, like rich dark purple with yellow. Bright red also goes great with purple, and so does black. Stick with neutrals if you like to change your color scheme often. This makes it easier to switch your accent colors. Instead of a full color revamp, you could instead try playing off the color scheme that's there already. By updating and accenting the current color scheme, you can vastly change the appearance of your room.  For instance, if your room currently features a lot of pastel pink, update it by adding accent colors like fuchsia, hot pink and chocolate brown.  If your room currently features a lot of pastel blue, update it by adding some royal blue accents and maybe even hunter green. Whatever you end up going with, strive to choose colors that contrast and play off one another. Since you’re going darker with your color theme, paint only a single “accent” wall in your newly chosen shade. Dark paint on all four walls can make your room feel much smaller and more cramped than it is.  Streamlining in any way that makes your room look bigger and less cluttered will make it appear more adult. If your parents are reluctant to let you paint your walls, they will be a lot more willing to allow you to paint just one. Make sure that the paint job is done neatly so that everything looks nice and crisp. If you don’t want to paint a wall, then try using peel and stick wall paper, a wall decal or stencil, or a tapestry to accent the wall. As a teenager, pop culture is around you all the time and you probably have evidence of it all over your room already. Use that to your advantage! For example, if you’re really into music, collect all of your past concert ticket stubs and display them in a mountable case on the wall. Get rid of band posters unless they are nice enough to frame, then get nice frames for them.  You could also use a guitar rack to neatly display your instruments, and maybe even put a keyboard somewhere in your room as a final dash of style. Check out your garage for cool items that you can re-purpose and display in your room. Cut out images and advertisements from magazines to accent the colors in your room in a unique way. Display old license plates on the wall for a colorful, masculine touch. Paint, hang, or display old surfboards, sporting equipment, and typewriters for a mature, vintage style. Get nice frames for anything hanging on the wall. If your walls look bare, try buying some art prints and putting them in matching frames. If you don't own a desk or bookshelf and there's enough room, get one or both of them.  Add a throw rug that matches your new color scheme. Throw rugs pull the look of a room together and look very adult. Get a plant for your window sill. Choose something low maintenance, like a fern or potted aloe vera plant. Arrange ore adult-like items on bookshelves, such as pictures and trinkets, and eliminate more juvenile items, such as stuffed animals and toys. Get rid of the teddy bears and firetrucks and go with patterns like bold stripes, simple plaids, or tasteful polka dots.  If you aren’t sure what kind of design works best, choose bedding and trimmings that are solid colors. Add a dust ruffle to your bed that matches your new color scheme, which will hide any storage and clutter you might have underneath it.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use a mild soap in the shower. Pat your piercing dry. Consult a doctor if you suspect infection.

Answer: Each time you shower, you should use a gentle liquid soap to clean your nipple piercing. Pour some soap on your fingers and gently work it through the piercing by slowly rotating the ring (or sliding the barbell). Be sure to rinse it out completely while in the shower, as leftover soap residue can cause irritation.  Avoid soaps that have fragrance, dye, or other added ingredients that could irritate your nipple piercing. Again, do not use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or antibiotic ointments. Use a paper towel to pat your nipple piercing after you finish showering. Leaving your nipple piercing wet and moist can create a breeding ground for bacteria, especially if you confine your piercing in tight clothes after you shower. Make sure your piercing is completely dry before you put clothes on. Be sure to use a disposable paper towel to pat your nipple piercing dry each time. Towels can be a host for bacteria, so using your towel to dry the piercing could cause an unwanted infection. If you see any signs of infection, it’s important for you to seek medical attention from a doctor as soon as possible. An infected nipple could cause a lot of problems for you and your body. Some symptoms to watch for include:  Green or yellow pus coming out of the piercing Swelling that won’t go away after several weeks (or returns later) Excessive redness or pain A large lump in the breast or around the nipple


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Recognize that you have choices. Learn how to say "no. Be assertive and empathetic.

Answer:
If someone asks or tells you to do something, you have the choice to say yes, no, or maybe. You don’t have to say yes, even if you feel like you do. When someone asks you something, take a moment and remember that how you respond is your choice. For example, if someone asks you to stay late on a project, tell yourself, “I have the choice to say yes and stay or to go home and say no.” " If you tend to always say “yes” to things even when you don’t want to or when situations cause you stress, start saying “no.” It might take some practice, but let people know when you can’t do what they want. There’s no need to make excuses or talk your way out of it. A simple “no” or “no thank you” will do.  Start small by finding something small to say "no" to and say it firmly. For example, if your partner asks you to walk the dog yet you are exhausted, say, “No. I’d like you to walk the dog tonight, please.” You can also do some role play with a friend to get used to saying “no.” Have your friend ask you to do things, and then respond “no” to each of their requests. Make sure to pay attention to how you feel each time you say “no.” If a flat “no” seems harsh to you, be assertive while also being empathetic. Show your understanding for the person and their needs, yet also be firm in saying that you cannot help them. For example, say, “I know how much you want a nice birthday cake for the party and how much that means to you. I’d love to provide one, but I’m unable to do that at the moment.”