Problem: Article: Show responsibility and enthusiasm for your job by striving to go the extra mile. Finish your work without having to be reminded by your supervisor. When you have spare time, offer to help colleagues. Be polite when offering to help a colleague. Some might not want help. You might casually mention, "Hey Alice, I finished my work early and though I could lend you a hand." Be aware of your surroundings. When you see something that needs to be done, do it. Even small things, like emptying a full garbage can or cleaning the break room when you've got some spare time on your hands can earn you points with your colleagues and supervisors. At team or departmental meetings, pay attention to the assignment of responsibilities. You may notice that one of your colleagues has a big project, which would be a great opportunity to offer your help with smaller tasks so they can focus on what's important. Strive to develop your technical skills. Learn more about your organization. Ask coworkers about their departments. Take a class, read a pertinent blog, or subscribe to a magazine in your field of work.  There are many professional associations that put out magazines and newsletters. Search for these online and join them to broaden your professional awareness. There may be a certification or professional accreditation that is associated with your job. These can add a lot to your professional credibility, and can make you a more viable candidate for promotions. When approaching any problem, it's important to be focused on the solution. Keep an open mind so that even unlikely solutions aren't written off. Use open language, like "what if" or "imagine if" to encourage your brain in finding creative solutions. Games that challenge problem solving can help here too. Some you might try include:   Chess  Video and computer games  Card games (like Uno and Hearts)  Scrabble You might be surprised at the activities that can build your creativity. Walking, for example, will improve your creativity during the walk and for a short time afterwards. Collaborate with colleagues to generate ideas. Find inspiration in other places, like museums or industries other than your own. Although this might seem counter intuitive, by allowing your mind to wander and daydream, you'll receive a creative increase. When a problem is giving you difficulty, allow your mind to wander for 15 minutes or so, then return to it.
Summary: Take initiative. Do tasks without being asked by someone else. Seek more challenging work. Improve your problem solving skills. Boost your creativity.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Since small children are constantly making messes and dirtying their clothes, it's easy to feel like your house is always a wreck. If you want your child to help you keep things tidy, make chores or simple tasks into a game. Avoid just telling your child that he has to clean something up. You may need to help him or get him started. You can also make challenges or chores into races where you compete.  For example, get a large bucket and help your child toss toys into it. You might encourage your child to find all of the blocks or balls to throw in. This will help him learn to sort and makes cleaning more interactive. Make chores a competition between several kids. This will make it seem more like a game. Kids like feeling as though they have some control or power over things. If you give your child an option, he'll feel as though he's in control of the situation and he'll be less likely to disobey or throw a tantrum. For example, you might tell your child he can select his pajamas to get ready for bed or he can pick out what story he'd like to listen to before bedtime.  When giving small kids options, keep them simple or your child might become overwhelmed. Also, give your kid a chance to make the decision. If you're caring for several kids, ask "who wants to help me with this project?" Small children don't have a sense of time like adults do. But, they do have a sense of routine. Knowing what comes next and what to expect during the day can be comforting. You don't need to plan out detailed activities for every hour of the day. But, a loose routine will give your kid a sense of security which can improve his behavior and create good habits.  For example, a loose bedtime routine might include getting pajamas on, brushing teeth, snuggling while reading stories, and bed. When handling more than one child, it can help to coordinate their nap schedules so that they both get rest and you get a break. Don't wait for your child to do something naughty before talking about appropriate behavior. Instead, catch your child doing something good and praise him for it. Kids respond better to positive reinforcement than punishment. Just be sure to use specific praises or your child might start tuning it out.  For example, if your child wipes up a spill, you could say, "Good job cleaning up after your mess!" Avoid chastising one child by pointing out how good another child is. This will just make one kid resent the other one.

SUMMARY: Make tasks fun. Give choices. Create a routine. Reward good behavior.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Once you have your Google account set up, go to your home screen by clicking the home button beneath the screen on your phone. From here, hit the microphone in the top right corner. This will open a search screen. Type in “Adobe Reader.” The first one on the list will be the Adobe Reader and will have a small red box with the Adobe symbol to the left of the name. Click on the Adobe Reader app that appeared in your search. It will take you to the App store where you’ll find a full product description for the Adobe Reader App.  Click on Install on the top right of your screen. It will be a green button. An access page will appear. Click Accept on the bottom to install your Adobe Reader. The app may take up to a few minutes to completely download. Whether you’re trying it is an email attachment or directly from a website, find your document and click it to open. Another screen will pop up and ask you what app you want to use. Select "Adobe Reader" and then select "Always" at the bottom of the prompt. Now, you’ll be able to open the Word documents that you want on your Android.
Summary: Search for Adobe Reader. Install Adobe Reader. Try opening your document. Open all your documents.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you have adrenaline pumping through you, you are less likely to express yourself adequately when you apologize. Most men will understand if you need to take a moment for yourself, even if you are in the wrong. For example, say something like "I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed right now, so I need a little bit of time by myself to cool off, but we can talk about this when I come back." Try to think of what he’s feeling. If you did something wrong, determine how you’d feel if it were done to you. Empathizing with the one you hurt is an essential part of the recovery process. A common mistake some women and men in relationships make is having an ulterior motive to your apology. If you plan on saying “I’m sorry, but…” it is not a real apology. Passive aggression can come in many forms, like sarcasm, such as "I'm sorry I'm such an awful girlfriend," or trying to shift the blame, such as "I'm sorry your feelings got hurt." After you've collected your thoughts and you're prepared to apologize, you need to think about how to start the conversation. Wait for moment when nothing distracting is going on, when the two of you are alone, and not pressed for time. Long car rides can be good for this, or at night when the two of you are eating dinner. Say something along the lines of "If now is a good time, I'd like to apologize for what I did." Get straight to the point. If he says now isn't a good time, don't press the issue, just wait for a better opportunity. If the reason it isn't a good time is because he's still really angry about the issue, let him know briefly that you understand why he's angry and you are there to talk about it when ever he's ready and wants to.
Summary:
Wait until you have time off after a fight. Empathize. Don’t be passive aggressive. Broach the subject.