INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Stop thinking about your responsibilities for a few hours. Use that energy to nurture yourself instead so that you can come back feeling re energised. There’s no reason to feel bad about occasional laziness. In fact, it may be exactly what you need. As overwork, exhaustion and stress build up, it becomes necessary to be able to decompress in order to continue meeting the demands of work, school, family, relationships, etc. You won’t be able to enjoy your time off if you’re convinced that you’re doing something wrong. Take some downtime periodically for the sake of your mental health. Research suggests that well-deserved laziness is extremely restorative and can have a huge impact on productivity and motivation when you return to work. It can help to acknowledge taking some time off as doing something good for yourself. That way, you won’t feel like you’ve wasted your day.  Just as you take breaks at work, you should schedule unproductive days to interrupt long blocks of busy, hectic activity. Leisure is like an investment for success. The idea is to take care better care of yourself today so that you can take better care of your life tomorrow. Aim to achieve the right balance between responsibilities and relaxation. Most people get about two days off a week (usually back-to-back on weekends), but this may not be enough to leave you as well-rested as you need to be to do your best work. It’s normal to feel like you should always be doing more, but this sort of unrelenting drive can actually cause you to burn out and do sloppier work. Slowing things down from time to time helps you recharge, which will make you more productive in turn.  If your duties allow, set aside one or two extra days a month to do nothing. Too many days off can be a bad thing, too. Use your time judiciously. Make sure you’ve fulfilled all important commitments before putting your responsibilities on hold. If you're taking so much time off that you struggle to get things done later on (more than three days a week on a regular basis), you might need to reevaluate your priorities.

SUMMARY: Don’t feel guilty. Think of laziness as therapy. Strive for balance.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is usually expressed as a percentage of alcohol by volume on the bottle. The alcohol content of alcoholic drinks can vary greatly. Beers generally do not go higher than 6%, unless they are specially made to taste stronger, wine can be anywhere from 8% to 14%, and hard liquors are generally around 45% to 55% and are poured in much smaller amounts. Unfortunately, the alcohol content may not be listed on the labels of your drink, so if you are uncertain, ask your bartender or liquor store merchant to find out the official alcohol content for you. A great way to keep track of your drinking habits is by marking each drink you have in a journal, your phone, or on a calendar. This shows you exactly how much you've been drinking, and can allow you to notice trends in your habits. Write down your number of drinks in your journal as you consume them to keep an accurate total. It's very important that you are 100% honest to yourself in your journal for it to be effective. You're the only one who will know what's in the journal, so do right by yourself and write down everything truthfully. When you are trying to control your drinking habits, going out to the bars or hanging out with people who drink a lot is a surefire way to feel pressured into keeping up with others. Try to avoid going out by inviting people over to your place instead, or suggest an alternative to the bars to meet up. Coffee shops, shopping centers, arcades, natural parks and trails, and the "downtown" area of your city have plenty of space to stretch out and be with your friends without the pressure of drinking. While it is great to limit your alcohol intake to the recommended amount each day, it is even better if you are able to take a full day away from the bottle every now and again. Choose 1 or 2 days every week to avoid alcohol, and you may find that it becomes easier to limit your consumption on days you do decide to have a drink. After having a few days without any drinks, set a date in the future where you will abstain from alcohol for a week straight. This will reveal to you how your emotions and physical appearance change under the influence, and will help you to cut down in the future. Cutting down on drinking is a difficult task, especially if you have been heavily drinking for a while. Simply reducing your intake to the recommended daily amount can make you feel emotionally unwell, but if you ever have the urge to go over your limit, remind yourself of why you are cutting down and find someone you trust to talk it out with.

SUMMARY: Determine the alcohol content of beverages you choose to drink. Keep a journal of your daily drinking habits. Avoid social situations where you would be pressured to drink. Plan out days each week where you will not drink any alcohol. Prepare to deal with urges by reminding yourself of your goals and talking to others.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Most brands should suffice for a quick fix. Bear in mind that hair-spray may help affix the glitter in place on the garment, but will not hold up forever. You may need to use fabric glue or a transparent iron-on transfer for a more permanent fix. Shake the piece of clothing vigorously to remove any loose glitter. Lay a towel on a flat, dry surface. Then, lay the clothes flat out on the towel, with no creases. If there are any creases in the garment, the hairspray may fix them in place. Consider ironing the garment beforehand, if it's terribly wrinkly. Be thorough: apply a thick layer, and make sure that you don't miss any spots. If you notice any problem areas where the glitter is particularly loose, make sure to give those spots extra attention. Look for drying instructions on the hairspray bottle. Allow slightly more time than the package calls for, as fabric may dry differently than hair. Once the hairspray has dried onto the glitter, pick up the garment and shake it lightly. If any glitter falls off, you may need to reapply. If not, then it's probably okay to wear, but be gentle!

SUMMARY:
Buy some hairspray. Remove loose glitter and prepare to spray. Spray the hairspray over the glitter. Let the hairspray dry on the fabric.