Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Think of all the things that you want to wish for. Write down your wish on paper. Write or say your wish as if it has already happened. Don't wish to change another person.

Answer: You probably won't see a lot of shooting stars in one night, so you have to be discerning in what you wish for. Think of things that you've always wanted: a million dollars, a house, a jumbo sized vanilla shake. It could be anything! Let your imagination run wild. If you're having trouble deciding between wishes, write down a list of all of them and then choose a few through a process of elimination. Some believe that writing down your wishes on a post-it note helps it come true. Creative visualization helps you to better understand your wishes and goals. This is a manifestation technique that some think helps wishes to gain potency. If you believe in yourself and your dreams, they are more likely to come true. Instead of saying: "I wish I had a better job," try phrasing it this way: "I am hardworking and intelligent and capable of getting a better job." This language is positive, affirmative, and helps give your wish more weight. It's impossible to control or change someone else. Imagine if someone else made a wish and asked for you to fall in love with them, or for you to be more beautiful or successful. These are elements that only you can control. You can wish for things on other people's behalf. For example, you can say, "I wish that Todd gets his second interview this next week." It's not useful to say something like: "I wish Todd had a nicer smile and also didn't like watching football so much."

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Add the mixture to the soil of potted plants and flowers, before watering them. Watch the plants flourish.

Answer: Add as much as you wish. Large quantities will do no harm to the plants. Plants will grow healthier and even flower more abundantly. The absorbent nature of the loose tea will also help retain the moisture content in the plant pot or plant holder.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Quote only from secondary sources that are related to your topic. Remove verbiage to keep your essay under the word count. Write short sentences in the active voice. Present only the most relevant argument in your essay.

Answer: When you're finding sources for the short essay, weed out any unnecessary sources so that you don't become overwhelmed. Only cite sources that directly inform the topic you want to address. If you're unsure about which sources are relevant, or which types of sources you should be gathering, talk with your instructor. So, if you're writing about Death of a Salesman, an article about symbolism in Arthur Miller's plays would be useful. But, an article about the average cost of Midwestern hotels in the 1940s would be irrelevant. If you're writing a scholarship essay, double-check the instructions to clarify what types of sources you're allowed to use. Especially when writing a college application essay, it's crucial that you stay within the word count. Cut extra words and information that isn't strictly necessary. Remove adverbs, adjectives, and lengthy verb phrases, as well as cliches and generalizations. A common cliche you might find in an essay is a statement like, "I'm the hardest working student at my school." For example, this sentence is too verbose: "I have been a relentlessly stellar student throughout my entire high school career since I am a seriously dedicated reader and thoroughly apply myself to every assignment I receive in class." Shortened, it could read: "I was a stellar student throughout my high school career since I was a dedicated reader and applied myself to every assignment I received." Writing in the active voice will help you keep your sentences succinct and to the point. Write sentences that express an idea clearly and directly. To keep your sentences brief, begin most sentences with the subject (the person or thing performing an action) and the action they perform, rather than describing how an object is acted upon. Avoid writing something like, "Willie Loman can be seen as having achieved little through his life because he is not respected by his sons and is not valued by his co-workers." Instead, write, "Arthur Miller shows readers that Willie's life accomplishments have amounted to little. Willie's sons do not look up to him, and his co-workers treat him without respect." If you're passionate about your essay topic, you may feel inclined to include multiple arguments relating to multiple facets of the topic. However, this will almost certainly put you over the word count. To avoid this problem, include only the best evidence supporting your strongest claim. For example, if you're trying to prove that WWII pulled the USA out of the Great Depression, focus strictly on an economic argument. Avoid bringing in other, less convincing topics. For example, don't dedicate a paragraph to discussing how much it cost the USA to build fighter jets in 1944.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Talk to your doctor if you have underlying health conditions. Don't use energy drinks to replace adequate sleep or proper nutrition. Limit your energy drink intake if you are pregnant or nursing. Limit or eliminate consumption by kids and teens. Think twice about using caffeine powder. Use energy drinks wisely, but don't overreact to unsubstantiated fears.

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One or two energy drinks per day is probably safe for the average healthy adult, but those with certain medical conditions should take additional precautions before using them. In particular, if you have heart disease, another cardiac condition, or high blood pressure, you should consult your doctor first. If you experience irritability, nervousness, insomnia, a rapid heartbeat, or elevated blood pressure after a single energy drink, you may have a heightened caffeine sensitivity or another condition worthy of your concern. Talk to your doctor before trying energy drinks again. If you are using energy drinks regularly because of persistent problems with low energy, you may have a sleep disorder or one of many potentially harmful medical conditions. Contact your physician for a check-up. Always remember that you will get more consistent, lasting, healthier energy by getting enough sleep and eating properly than by chugging down energy drinks. Energy drinks give you a short burst of energy that will not last, while proper rest and nutrition will keep you going through the day without "crashing out." This wikiHow article offers some useful information on the importance of sufficient sleep (seven to nine hours per night for the typical adult) and how to make sure you get it. According to the the most recent dietary guidelines, you should avoid added sugars and derive steady energy from a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. Anyone who is or has recently been pregnant knows that there are a host of nutritional precautions that need to be taken in order to protect your health and that of the fetus. Excessive caffeine intake, for example, can cause cardiac irregularities in the fetus directly, or in the mother (at the risk of both her and the fetus). Some experts and mothers-to-be still believe in swearing off caffeine completely during pregnancy, but studies indicate that a reduced daily caffeine intake is generally of no concern for both mother and child. Stick to less than 200 mg of caffeine per day, or the amount recommended by your OBGYN. Teenagers make up a sizable percentage of the energy drink market, likely due to the "coolness" factor as much as the energy boost. Caffeine and the other ingredients common to energy drinks are not inherently dangerous to children, but should be ingested in lesser amounts than the maximums recommended for grown adults. Because energy drinks have no nutritional or therapeutic benefit, can contain unknown ingredients, and have not been subjected to long-term studies regarding their effect on children, the safest measure is to have children entirely avoid consuming them. Most children and teens should not lack for energy anyway, unless they are not getting enough sleep or are suffering from a medical condition that requires attention. Some people choose to skip the pre-mixed energy drinks and try to make their own. Powdered caffeine can be purchased as a dietary supplement and is in theory just as safe in that form as it is when pre-mixed in beverages. However, there is no guarantee that only caffeine is in the powder, and a slight measuring error can move your caffeine intake into dangerous territory. The FDA has in fact issued warnings about using caffeine powder, because of the ease by which an inaccurate home measurement can lead to a dangerous overdose. Unless you are confident about the quality of the product and very precise in your dosing, it is probably best to avoid using caffeine powder. For their own safety, it is advisable to prevent teens from using caffeine powder. As with most foods, drugs, and supplements, moderation is the operative word when dealing with energy drinks. If you can do without them, that is probably your safest, healthiest choice; however, if you do choose to consume them in moderation and don't have existing risk factors, you don't need to feel as though you are risking your health by drinking one. Ideally, you should rely on a healthy diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep to provide you with the energy you need to get through the day. Black coffee is probably your next best option, because it is low in calories and ingredients. More oversight to ensure that energy drinks contain what they claim to contain may be warranted, but calls for them to be banned or heavily regulated because they are a serious health hazard are excessive based on current evidence. If you make smart, informed choices, you can drink energy drinks safely.