Article: When listening, respond now and then with affirmative noises, like “mmmhmm,” to let the person know you’re considering everything they’re saying. Let them know you’re there to listen, and that you care. If you ask someone what’s bothering them and they don’t want to share, simply letting them know you’re there if they need you to be can be just as comforting as listening. Tell them, “Even if you don’t want to talk right now, I’ll be here when you do.” Sometimes, people just need to sit with their sadness. It’s not a bad thing to let someone feel their feelings. Allowing the person to cry on your shoulder, or even just sitting quietly beside them can help them feel comforted, even without speaking. If you’ve ever been really upset, you might have felt like you wanted to be alone, or like you didn’t really want to talk about what was bothering you. You probably know from experience that someone just letting you know you could talk if you needed to, but not pushing it on you, was all the comfort you needed. Sometimes, getting up and moving while talking things over can be a little less intimidating or awkward than simply sitting face to face. Offer to get up and leave the situation. Offer to go for a walk, or to go get some coffee. Moving to a new place might also help them feel more calm or relaxed. A change of scenery can be helpful. Try suggesting something like, “Would you like to go for a walk and get a cup of coffee? I think some fresh air could be helpful. We can talk on the way there.” When someone is upset, they aren’t exactly in the best state of mind to make any decisions, especially regarding what’s upsetting them. Don’t encourage them to do anything or to take action with the situation. Encourage them instead to take some time to think things through and calm down before making any decisions. If your friend’s significant other just left them, for example, don’t encourage them to find someone new right away, or to say nasty things about their ex. Instead, let them vent, validate their feelings, and encourage them to take some time to settle before taking any further action. If someone is going through a tough time, one easy way to comfort them is to do something nice for them, like bringing them something to eat, running an errand for them, or even just offering them a hug. If your friend has children or pets, offer to take care of them while your friend takes some time to themselves. If they’re feeling busy or overwhelmed, ask how you can be of help.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Let them know you’re there. Sit with them. Offer to go for a walk with them. Discourage them from making any decisions. Do something nice for them.

Problem: Article: to satisfy your hunger. If you are craving something with carbs in it and you are actually hungry, then you might be able to knock out the craving by eating something low-carb. Eat an Atkins-friendly snack or meal and see how you feel after.  For example, you could have an omelet with cheese and low-carb veggies for breakfast, make a salad topped with grilled chicken breast and low-carb dressing for lunch, or have a stir-fry of broccoli and beef with cauliflower rice for dinner. As a snack, try eating a spoonful of unsweetened almond butter with a stick of celery, a hard-boiled egg, or a stick of mozzarella cheese. You might be able to trick your body into thinking it has gotten what it wants by eating or drinking something with a similar flavor or texture to the item you’re craving. Identify what it is you want to eat or drink and then find something similar to that item that may help with your craving.  For example, if you’re craving ice cream, then you might have a serving of low-carb ice cream instead. If you’re craving potato chips, you could buy or make some kale chips to snack on. If you’re craving rice, have a bowl of cauliflower rice instead. You might be able to fit a small portion of a high-carb food into your diet. Check to see what your carb limit is for the day and identify the amount of carbs in the food you are craving. Even having 1/2 or 1/4 of a serving might be enough to stop your craving. For example, if you are craving bread, then you might be able to have 1/2 of a slice of whole wheat bread without a problem. If you’re craving chocolate, having 1 square of dark chocolate might be enough to conquer your craving. If you know what you’re having for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks at the beginning of each day, then you will be less likely to reach for something that’s not Atkins-friendly. Try planning your meals and snacks 1 day in advance and prep them too if you can.  For example, if you plan to eat an Atkins shake or granola bar for your mid-morning  snack, put it into your purse or briefcase.  If you plan to have a low-carb salad for lunch, make it the night before so you can just take it out of the fridge and eat it when you’re hungry.
Summary: Eat a low-carb snack or meal Replace the item you’re craving with something similar. Allow yourself a small portion of something with carbs in it. Plan out your meals and snacks ahead of time to eliminate temptation.

This job is very messy. You will have drywall and paint everywhere, so you need to make sure everything is well covered. You can drape furniture in old sheets, drop cloths, or tarps. You may also want to cover vents so it doesn't spread throughout your house. You can tape plastic over them to prevent dust from going through. If you're worried about damaging your furniture, it's best to just move it out of the room. You should definitely move any fragile or antique pieces out of the room, if possible. If you want to minimize your cleanup, put tarps or drop cloths on the floor. That will help contain the mess, so you can pick it up and take it elsewhere, away from your floors. Tape the tarp down around the edges using painter's tape. Don't forget to wear safety goggles and a dust mask to protect yourself from the debris. If you're worried about lead paint, consider wearing a respirator instead of just a dust mask. You may also want gloves when applying the joint compound. If you have an old house, you'll likely be dealing with lead paint. In that case, you'll need to take extra precautions, such as removing everything from the room, or covering it up with 2 sheets of plastic, each one 6 millimeters thick. You should also wear clothes you can throw away or disposable coveralls, along with gloves, goggles, a HEPA respirator, and a hair covering. Vacuum any dust off you with a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner.
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Cover the furniture in the room. Move furniture out if you're nervous about dust. Put tarps down on the floor. Protect yourself with safety gear.