If you are in a rut, chances are you've been doing things the same way for quite a while. Trying to change every aspect of your life overnight is just unrealistic, not to mention incredibly daunting. You'll find that success comes much more easily if you set an achievable goal to begin with.  If you have decided to make huge changes in your life, break them up into a series of goals. You are much more likely to succeed if you manage your expectations. For instance, if you want to go back to college, make it your first goal to research schools that offer the program you want to do. This is an easily accomplished, yet vital step in your journey! Making small changes, such as taking a new route to work or working out in the morning instead of the afternoon, can help introduce new stimuli and change your perspective. Start by making small changes with how you do things and you may notice a big difference. There are a number of ways you can do this, especially if you have a smartphone. Take a few minutes to download a helpful app, or stop by the office supply store for a calendar and some sparkly star stickers.  Looking back at your progress can really give you a boost!  It sounds counter-intuitive, but try not to brag about your big plans before you have actually achieved anything. According to research, talking about your intention to do something makes you less likely to really do it.  With that in mind, don't forget to congratulate yourself when you reach a milestone. If your main goal is to lose fifteen pounds, pat yourself on the back when you've lost five. Whether you are trying to make huge changes or just need a little pick-me-up, somebody somewhere has probably been through it too. Learning about the experiences of others can really give you some perspective and motivation. Depending on your situation, it might be helpful to join some type of community with other people who are in the same boat as you. This could be a traditional "support group," a group you set up with your family and friends, or even an online forum. Having a strong support system can be crucial to avoiding stress. Changing your routine, especially if you've been doing it for a while, is hard. Give yourself credit for trying in the first place. Remind yourself how far you've come, and don't let one little setback stop you.
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One-sentence summary -- Start small. Keep track of your progress. Read articles or books about others who have done what you are trying to do. Don't give up.

Q: Locate the seam on the inside of your shorts or strap. It will be located on the front, near the top of the waist. Use 2 fingers on your nondominant hand to open the slot. Slide the cup down through the opening until it’s fitted in the bottom of the pocket. The gel lining may make it kind of difficult to push it all the way down. Wiggle the cup back and forth until it slides all the way down if it sticks. With your underwear on, spread the elastic band out and slide your right leg through the band and the hoop on the right. Slide your left leg through the band the hoop on the left. Pull the waistband up and let the elastic bands slide up your legs. Once the waistband is on your waistline, reach behind your thighs and adjust the elastic bands until they’re comfortable. If you’re new to wearing a cup, you’ll probably feel more comfortable if you’re wearing boxer shorts underneath. With your underwear on, slide your right leg through the hole on the right. Put your left leg through the hole on your left. Pull the compression shorts up to your waistline so that they’re comfortable. If you really want to, you can wear compression shorts without your underwear. Most people wear underwear though. Adjust your cup so that you’re comfortable and protected. Your genitals need to be entirely covered by the cup, and the bottom of the cup should rest 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) underneath your testicles. Move the cup as needed until it’s comfortable. Once you’ve got your strap or shorts on, take a few steps back and forth. Raise your knees up to your waist to see how it feels. Do a few lunges or squats to get used to the feeling of the cup. Make any adjustments as needed based on how comfortable you are. If you find your cup pinching your skin when you’re wearing it, move up a size. You can wash your strap or shorts with your normal laundry. Both the jock strap and the compression shorts will absorb sweat, so don’t wear your jock strap or compression shorts for multiple days in a row without washing them. Clean the athletic cup with hot water and a sponge loaded with antibacterial soap. Let it air dry after washing it.
A: Slide the cup down into the opening in the middle of the strap or shorts. Put a jock strap on by sliding your legs through the elastic bands. Pull compression shorts all the way up like you’re putting boxers on. Adjust the cup so that your genitals are protected. Take a few steps and do some lunges to see if it’s comfortable. Wash your strap or shorts and clean your cup after every use.

Article: Sometimes people who care about each other will tell little white lies or sugar coat the truth out of consideration for their partner’s feelings. Autistic people may not do this. Instead, you might get some very honest answers from your boyfriend. These answers are not meant to be hurtful, it is just how your boyfriend communicates.  For example, if you ask your boyfriend, “Do I look good in this yellow top?” you might expect or want him to say yes. But autistic people might respond with “no” if they do not think that you do. Therefore, you may want to avoid asking questions that you think might result in an answer that will upset you. Remember that honesty is your boyfriend's way of trying to help you. Since some autistic people struggle to understand sarcasm or other non-literal forms of communication, you may have situations where your boyfriend asks you a lot of questions. Don’t get upset if this happens. Remember, he asks questions because he cares about you and wants to understand you. Remember that body language and other non-verbal cues may be difficult for autistic people to understand. Instead of trying to communicate with your boyfriend using non-verbal cues, say how you are feeling or what you are thinking. By stating your feelings or thoughts instead of trying to get your boyfriend to guess at them, you may avoid an uncomfortable situation or even an argument.  For example, when a non-autistic person like you avoids eye contact, it is often a sign of being disinterested or upset. But for an autistic person, avoiding eye contact is normal and often not a sign of anything. It helps to say "I'm really stressed today" or "I had a bad day." By extension, if he fails to make eye contact with you, do not take it as a sign that he's disinterested in you, unless he tells you so.  If he is doing something that bothers you, tell him. Dropping hints or being silent and then snapping at him won't help. Be straightforward so he can understand and make a change. For example, "Please don't chew with your mouth open. The sound really bothers me." Some autistic people are not sure how to respond to certain situations. But you can help your boyfriend understand what you need and expect of him by telling him how you’d like him to respond in those situations. For example, imagine that you get annoyed when you tell your boyfriend about your day at work and he tries to advise you on what to do. Just tell him something like, “I appreciate that you want to help me, but I really just need you to listen when I tell you about my day.”
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Be prepared for honest answers. Answer his questions. Say how you feel. Let your boyfriend know how you would like him to respond.