Problem: Article: A stressful home life, medical problems, or personal issues could be making them feel frustrated or sad. Check in periodically with your employees. Ask them thoughtful, open-ended questions about their lives to see what may be causing their negativity.  It’s good to ask these questions in a casual setting, such as by the coffee machine or in the lunch room. For example, you might ask, “How is your family doing?” or “How have you been doing recently?” If the employee does not want to talk about their personal life, do not push the issue. Just say, “I understand.” You might talk to them about less personal subjects, such as television, sports, or weather. If you acknowledge your employee's accomplishments, they will have more pride in their work. Let them know that you are proud of their work. This will help reinforce positive behaviors in the workplace.  For example, if Marla recently completed a big project, you can say, “Great job on this project! You did really well getting this out to us quickly.” Be specific with your feedback. For example, you might say, "You saved us so much money this quarter after finding that error in the books. We really appreciate having you here." In many cases, people may feel as though their work is worthless. To give your employees a sense of purpose, remind them of how important their work is to their coworkers, team, and company.  For example, you might say, “Thank you for completing these reports. I know they’re tedious, but they help everyone get the information they need more quickly.” You can also say something like, "We would not have been able to complete this project without you." Even if you think the change will be a positive one, asking your employees about their opinions helps them feel as though they have a say in their workplace. Consider implementing their feedback if possible.  Open-ended questions are best, as they will help you get more honest feedback. For example, you might say, “We’re thinking of making some changes to the breakroom. What would you like to see there?” For decisions that come from higher up, give your employees plenty of warning if possible. You might say, “Senior management is thinking of extending work hours during the holiday season. What concerns might you have about this?” Never dismiss their problem, even if it comes from a very negative employee. Occasionally, take the chance to repeat what they are saying back to them. This will reinforce that you hear and understand their frustrations.  For example, you might say, “What I am hearing is that you are upset that IT ignores your broken computer. Is that correct?” Seriously consider all suggestions. Instead of saying, “no, we can’t do that,” you might say, “Let me think about it and get back to you” or “yes, we might be able to do that.” Ignoring problems does not make them go away, and it can worsen negativity in the office. Your employees will feel better about their work if they think that their concerns are taken seriously.
Summary: Ask your employees about their life outside of work. Praise the employee when they do a good job. Tell employees how they contribute to the success of the company. Solicit feedback from your employees before making changes. Listen actively to your employees when they discuss a problem.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Whether you are trusting your baggage in the hands of an airline, or plan on wearing your grandma's antique necklace, lost or stolen items can happen on any vacation. If something is irreplaceable, don't risk the chance you will have to replace it.  Fake jewelry. Although you should avoid looking too flashy on vacation, if you want pieces to match your outfit, it is a good idea to take some of your cheap or fake jewelry. If you are staying in a hotel, they will likely provide any needed toiletries like shampoo and soap. Leaving these items at home can save space but also eliminate any potential messy spills.  If you have a special shampoo or conditioner you use, your destination likely has stores that sell it! You can buy it there and have one less thing in your bag. If you love to spend your vacation reading, bringing along some books can be a must. However, if you have an e-reader, this would be the time to bust it out. Books are heavy and take up a lot of room. If possible, leave them home!  Ditch the guidebooks. These take up room and can also be outdated. If your road map is from even 9 months ago, there is a good chance things have changed. Download up to date guidebooks on your devices or simply get one at your destination. Will you really need your new portable water filter in Hawaii? With smartphones and tablets being so versatile, try to only take what you will absolutely need. This not only eliminates the risk of losing a valuable piece of electronics but will also lighten your load!  Keep it basic. Leave the electric toothbrush at home and most hotels you stay at will have a hair dryer.

SUMMARY: Leave your valuables home. Ditch the toiletries. Leave bulky books behind. Leave home unnecessary gadgets.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Take a quick look around for any obvious trash, like wrappers, old food, tissues, or cut off clothing tags, and toss it into a garbage bag. While you’re at it, empty any wastebaskets in your room and put in new bags. Since you’re doing a quick cleanup, stick with really obvious garbage. Don’t worry about sorting through stuff like old papers and deciding which to keep or toss. Gather up your dirty clothes and throw them in a basket or hamper. Don’t worry about sorting your clothes—just get them off the floor for now. Make sure to separate out any clean clothes so they won’t have to be washed again.  If you have a lot of clean clothes lying around, take a few minutes to fold them and put them in your dresser or hang them up in your closet. If you don’t have time for that, bundle them up neatly and put them in a basket so you can put them away later. If it’s time to change your bedsheets, strip your bed and toss those into your hamper, too. Next, look around for stuff like books, papers, toys, electronics, or any other things that belong in your room but aren’t in the right places. Gather up these items and quickly put them away.  Put books back on the shelves or put them in a tidy pile on your desk, dresser, or nightstand if you’re still using them. If there are toys around, put them in boxes or bins.  If there are small items around that you use every day, like your watch or a favorite lip balm, try putting a small decorative dish or basket on your dresser or nightstand where you can keep them all together. Chances are that a few things have gotten into your room from other parts of the house. Quickly gather up any strays—like plates and cups from the kitchen or that screwdriver you used when you changed the batteries in your clock—and bring them back to wherever they came from. If you’re really in a hurry to finish cleaning your room, put everything in a box and set it outside your bedroom door so you can put it away later.
Summary: Gather up trash and put it in a garbage bag. Pick up any laundry that’s scattered around. Put your things back where they belong. Carry out any items that belong in other rooms.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Click here to go to the Facebook Settings page. You can also get to the Facebook page by clicking the ▼ in the top right corner, and then clicking Settings.  In the Block apps section, in the Block apps field, start typing the name of an app you'd like to block. When you see the app you'd like to block, click the app name to block it. If you want to unblock an app, click unblock next to the app you'd like to unblock.
Summary:
Login to Facebook. Go to the Facebook Settings page. On the Settings page, in the left sidebar, click Blocking. Block a specific app.