Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be frank. Set a clear precedent. Ask about STI (sexually-transmitted infection) testing.

Answer: Lay out your thoughts as plainly as possible. Avoid euphemisms, and try to work past your initial discomfort. If you aren't comfortable referring to "sex," try using a similar but "softer" phrase. Instead of saying that you are "having sex," say that you are "making love," or "being intimate," or "getting down." Each of these phrases has its own set of connotations. Remember that sex is perfectly natural. One might argue that, indeed, nothing is more natural. It is how you came into being. If you aren't comfortable doing something, then don't do it. If you let something slide even once, then it will be harder to stop it from happening in the future. Be firm about your expectations, and don't let anyone take advantage of you.  Remember: Consent is crucial when it comes to sex. If you or your partner say no, their answer must be fully understood Before you become intimate with a person, initiate a casual conversation about their sexual health and their testing history. Don't make a big deal about it—just ask if they've been tested recently. Remember that you have the right to look after your own sexual health. You deserve to know if you're about to have sex with someone who might be carrying an infection.  Use protection. It never hurts to use a condom, even if a partner has assured you that he or she is STI-free. If you have an STI, be upfront about it. It can plague your partner for years, and it can have serious health implications.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find a quiet place where you can speak to yourself out loud. Address yourself by name, as if you were talking to someone else. Explain to yourself that you are prepared and qualified for the position. Remind yourself of past successes. Tell yourself that it is only an interview. Say “I will do well” and “I can do this” to yourself.

Answer: Make sure you feel confident that no one can hear you. You want to be able to speak in a confident and full voice, if possible. Stand in front of a mirror, if you can find one in a place where you can be alone. Looking into a mirror will allow you to speak directly to yourself. Distance yourself from the stress and self-doubt you’re feeling about your interview by talking to yourself as you would a friend or family member. If you don’t feel comfortable addressing yourself by name, try to use the word “you” as opposed to “I” and “me.” Remind yourself that you are capable and well-prepared. Saying this aloud to yourself will help make it real in your mind. Whether you’re interviewing for a job or other position, remind yourself why you are a good candidate, and why choosing you would be a good decision for your interviewer and their organization. Remember to speak aloud, in as confident and strong a voice as you can conjure. List the things you’re proud of that you’ve done in the past, out loud. If there are any specific accomplishments that you are especially proud of, focus on those, telling yourself how well you did. Remind yourself that you are the same person who accomplished those things, and you’re just as capable now as you were during those times. Remind yourself that there will be other opportunities if you don’t get this one. Saying it out loud will help reaffirm this in your mind and give you a sense of perspective, as if someone else were saying it to you. It can also help to remind yourself that it’s okay to be nervous, and that most people experience stress before a job interview. Try saying “It’s only an interview, and it’s only nerves.” Repeat these phrases as many times as you need to in order to believe them. Remember to breathe deeply as you speak, and try to put as much strength and confidence behind your words as you can.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Start by asking yourself what makes you happy. Create a personal mission statement. Re-examine your past goals. Create a vision board. Consider what you can and can’t control. Reflect and then write out your dream as a manageable goal.

Answer: Brainstorm all the things you can think of that make you feel enthusiastic, excited, and happy in the past. Create a list, and don’t let yourself feel limited by your daily circumstances or what you feel is realistic or possible for you. Right now you are trying to figure out what you want not what you should be doing. Banish your negative thoughts and focus on the positive to create this list. Use this list to help you define a dream that will be a positive place to work toward. Your list should include activities that you truly enjoy, for example maybe you feel happiest surfing, reading books, writing poetry, swimming, or spending time with your neighbor's dog. Mission statements aren’t just for big corporations. A personal mission statement provides purpose and direction to action – and that’s something that is important for individuals, too. A mission statement explains what’s important to you and where you want to go in the future. To create one, reflect on your core values (attributes that matter to you and speak to your priorities in life), your past successes, the contributions you want to make to the world, and your short- and long-term goals. Use all four of these to create a one-sentence statement of your mission in life.  An example mission statement for a new career path might read: "I value being part of making the world a kinder, gentler world for animals, and I will build on my commitment to these values by working toward a world where all animals are healthy and happy." Post your mission statement somewhere you will see it every day. Seeing your mission statement often will help to keep you on track as you are working hard to achieve your dream. Revisit your mission statement periodically. Things change, and you might want to redefine your mission statement – in small ways or more radical ways – as time goes on. Have you worked toward a dream goal in the past and failed or gotten stalled. Take the time to reflect on your past experience. What got in the way of your success? What worked well? Try to let feelings of guilt, shame, or regret go – you are entering a new chapter of your life and it is important to examine your past experiences so that you don’t repeat them. But it is also important to reflect on what your strengths have been in the past so that you can make them work for you in the future. One way to help understand your dream is to create a vision board. To make a vision board, you will need a large piece of poster paper, glue, and a bunch of paper and/or magazines. Create a collage on your poster paper that represents the images and words that are your highest priorities in life. Don’t worry if some of your vision items are frivolous – maybe you really do want to own a beach house one day. Choose words and images that appeal to you. You can’t control the actions of others that might get in the way of your dream. And you can’t control the universe as a whole. Try to define some of the things about achieving your dream that might be unpredictable, using your experiences from the past. Take a look at everything you have done – your happiness list, mission statement, learnings from the past, and vision board. Now begin to craft a simple and clear goal from these materials. Try to define your dream in simple terms, using just one sentence. For example, a clear one-sentence goal might be: “I will save more of my income each month so that I can go backpacking through Mexico next summer.”


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Do housework. Babysit. Become a paper boy. Do some yard work. Walk dogs. Tutoring.

Answer:
If you just want to make some quick money, offer to do extra chores around the house in exchange for a few extra bucks. You can work around your own home or you can help other people clean their homes too. Just make sure that you only help out safe people whom you can trust. Babysit for people that you know or strangers. You can make an ad and put it up at your school or church. In your ad, write down what hours you are available and how much money you charge. Just make sure you know how to babysit before you start! If you live in an area where the paper is still delivered, you can become a paper boy (though you don't need to be a boy to do it!). Check with your local papers to find out if they have any openings. You can mow lawns, trim hedges, pull weeds, plant flowers, and do other yard work for people in your own neighborhood, for your parents, or for other people you know. Make a flyer and pass it out to people you know and ask them to pass it along if they don't need help. Just make sure you don't ask for too much money! Walking neighborhood dogs is another way you can make some fast money, especially if you end up walking dogs that get along well with other dogs because then you can walk more than one dog at a time! Put up fliers in your neighborhood or hand them out to your neighbors that you know own dogs. You can also tutor to earn money. Decide what you're good at and know a lot about and then make a flier with your hours and how much you want to charge. Put it up at your school or a lower school in the area. You can also get your teacher's help by having them share it with teachers they know in the area.