INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place a medium sized pot on the stove and fill it with 4 cups (32 ounces) of water. Then add either 3 peppermint teabags or 30 peppermint leaves.  It may seem like you are adding a lot of peppermint, but you are essentially making a strong infusion so that you can later add ice to the tea without diluting the flavor. You can also add 5 or so spearmint leaves, which gives the tea a slightly sharper flavor. After you have added the teabags or mint leaves, turn on the burner to medium heat. Heating up the teabags or the peppermint leaves in the water helps to make the tea stronger. Bring the tea to a boil, then turn the heat down slightly and let it boil for about five minutes. This will strengthen the flavor of the tea, which is important since you will be diluting it with ice, and don’t want the flavor to get lost. Fill a large pitcher up with cubed ice while the tea is boiling. Five minutes after the tea reaches a boil, remove the tea from the heat. Pour the tea into the pitcher over the ice. The ice should help to immediately cool down the tea. Make sure to either wait for the boiled tea to mostly cool, or use a pitcher that can handle hot beverages. If you wish, add extras like honey or lemon to the iced tea. You can even squirt in a little bit of orange or lime to give the iced tea a more nuanced flavor. If you’re happy with the flavor already, leave as is. Try the iced tea and see whether it’s cold enough just from the ice. If it is still warm, place the pitcher in the fridge or add more ice. Serve the iced tea when it is completely chilled.

SUMMARY: Fill a pot water and add 3-5 teabags or 30-40 peppermint leaves. Turn on the burner to medium heat. Bring the tea to a boil. Pour the iced tea into a pitcher of ice. Add extras to the tea. Let the tea cool and serve chilled.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Press the Windows + S buttons to open Search.  The Optimize Drives application opens. You can also get to the Optimize Drives application by opening Computer, clicking a hard drive to select it, and then clicking the Optimize button.

SUMMARY: Open Search. In the Search field, type defragment, and then press Enter. Click Defragment and optimize your drives.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For every negative thought you have, remind yourself of the good things in life. Friends, family, chocolate, sky diving, wine, your dog, Netflix -- whatever makes you feel good! Music has the power to transport people, take them away from their problems, lift their spirits and give them inner peace. It doesn't matter what music you choose - it could be Beethoven or Britney Spears - as long as you find it uplifting and empowering. Just like smiling and laughter is contagious, so too is bad humor and aggression. This is why you should make an effort to avoid people who gossip, cause problems for others, or constantly walk around with a scowl on their face and a cloud over their head. Surround yourself with happy, positive people instead and you'll find yourself smiling unconsciously. The more relaxed you feel, the better the world looks, and the easier it is to smile. A relaxing hobby will give you the opportunity to take some time for yourself and be at peace with the world, without the pressure of interacting with others. Consider taking up something like yoga or sailing. Or simply steal away for an hour or two to soak in a relaxing bath. Life is about adventure and making the most of the opportunities thrown your way. Add some excitement to your life by doing something spontaneous every once in a while, like walking in the rain, sketching an object or person that catches your eye, or randomly calling your friends up for a night on the town. You'll make wonderful memories -- each of them contributing to a happy life. Taking the time each day to do a good deed will make you feel better about yourself, while also helping to make the world a better place. It doesn't need to be anything huge -- you could make a small donation to charity, hold the elevator door for someone, buy the coffee of the person standing behind you -- anything that makes someone else's day a little easier or nicer. Their smile of appreciation will keep you buoyed up all day long. They say laughter is the best medicine, so get your daily dose by watching a funny video online, reading the newspaper's comic strip or hanging out with a wise-cracking friend. Laughing releases endorphins that automatically make you feel happier and therefore more prone to smiling! Spending time with loved ones is a great way to boost overall health and happiness. Sure, they may drive you crazy sometimes, but you wouldn't change them for the world. Make time for the people you love, enjoy their company and appreciate what makes each of them special. If you can do that, finding the motivation to smile will never be an issue.

SUMMARY: Think about all of the good things life has to offer. Listen to uplifting music. Avoid negative people. Take up a relaxing hobby. Do spontaneous things. Do one good deed every day. Make time for laughter. Surround yourself with family and friends.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One of the worst things you can do as a supervisor is to doubt your own abilities. If you're new to supervising others, recognize that you will probably make some mistakes along the way, but that does not mean you are not a good leader. Cut yourself a little slack, but then commit yourself to doing the best you can.  Keep in mind that you were hired to be a supervisor because your boss believes that you are capable of doing the job! Now you just have to prove your boss right. Don't let yourself believe that bosses never make mistakes. Nobody expects you to be perfect except yourself. It's important to give your employees a good example of model behavior. Just because you are in charge does not mean you no longer have to abide by the rules. If you are hard-working, committed, and ethical, your employees are more likely to be that way too.  Remember not to let your new-found power go to your head. It's important to respect your employees if you want them to respect you in return. Your attitude is just as important as your actions. Always be friendly and professional. It's important that your employees know what to expect out of you. Be sure to always lay out the rules and expectations to new employees and to enforce these policies consistently. If there are changes to the policy, make sure the employees understand them.  Try to keep your emotions under control as much as possible. Always treat employees fairly, and don't favor one over another. Good supervisors can't be completely stuck in their ways. They need to be willing to recognize when a specific approach isn't working and make changes accordingly, even if it involves admitting that they were wrong.  You also need to be able to adapt your management style to the needs of different employees. Some employees may flourish under hands-on management, while others may benefit from more freedom. It is your responsibility to recognize these needs and react accordingly. This does not mean that you should have different standards for different employees in the same role. While you may want to customize your approach to each employee's working style, you still must be consistent in your expectations and disciplinary measures. As the supervisor, you are responsible for your whole team. If you miss a deadline or lose a client, don't point fingers and blame others for the mistake. Instead, evaluate the role you played, admit your own mistakes, and come up with a plan to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.

SUMMARY:
Have faith in yourself. Lead by example. Be consistent. Be willing to change. Be accountable.