Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use Italics when you want to emphasize a certain word or phrase. Italicize words, letters, and numbers when used as specific terms. Use italics when you want to show a contrast between two words or phrases. Avoid using italics to provide emphasis or show contrast in formal writing.

Answer: A common use for italics is to draw attention to a particular part of a text in order to provide emphasis. If something is important or shocking, you might want to italicize that word or phrase so that your readers don't miss it. For example: He had managed to eat ten cookies. I love the word flabbergasted. If you want to call attention to a word, letter, or number as a specific term, use italics. For example: When defining an unfamiliar term, you may want to italicize its first appearance: "The scientific term for sneezing is sternutation." Use italics to emphasize a letter on its own: I got an A in history this term. When he moved to the Denver Broncos, quarterback Peyton Manning retained his famous 18 on his jersey. It is also common to use italics to show contrast to your readers. If you want your readers to notice a contrast between two words or phrases, you might want to italicize that word or phrase so that your readers don't miss it. You can italicize one or both words depending on your objective. He had managed to eat not nine, but ten cookies. The words through and threw may sound the same but obviously have very different meanings. Using italics to provide emphasis or show contrast is usually accepted in informal writing. However, most style guidelines advise against these uses in formal, professional, or academic writing. In most cases, it's preferable to use syntax to emphasize your point in these types of writing. For example, APA style specifies that using italics to provide emphasis is inappropriate unless the reader might miss your intended meaning without the italics. Chicago style also does not recommend the use of italics for emphasis.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Assess your standards. Assess your happiness. Don't wait around. Keep your physical distance. Be clear. Don't beat yourself up. Focus on you.

Answer: This person clearly never appreciated you in all your glory in the first place -- so they're not worth your time. Not "Are they worth your time?" or "Maybe they're not worth your time," but they are 100% no-ifs-ands-or-buts-about-it not worth your time. You deserve someone who sees you, sees your value, and wants to be an active part of your life. Those that don't can hit the road. Take a moment to concentrate on self-awareness. Look at yourself as objectively as possible. Was there something about the relationship that was safe because it was unreal? Does the guarantee that you'll never get hurt because there's zero commitment reassure you? If this even touches on the truth, this has all to do with you and nothing to do with this other person. They're just a symbol you've placed meaning onto. Whether you're the other (wo)man or this is just an intense crush, were you as happy as you could be with this person? Odds are you probably weren't and were longing for the relationship like the one you have in your head. How much was reality and how much of it was wishing, hoping, and projecting? Clearly this relationship didn't meet your needs, or you wouldn't feel the need to let them go. Know that. Let it sink in. This didn't meet your needs, but another one will. The only thing is that in order to find that other one, you need to let go of this one. Well, that's what you're here for! Step one? Check. Life is too short not to start living now. This other person has been out living, so why don't you take a leaf out of their book and do the same? It's only fair. This doesn't mean jumping into a new relationship -- but it does mean staying social and trying your hardest to enjoy yourself. Don't wait around in hopes things will change. You'll be waiting for an awfully, awfully long time. Generally speaking, the best way to predict future behavior is to look at past behavior. Since past behavior has led to heartbreak, why would future behavior be any different? That's right; it wouldn't. Chances are there's a part of you that knows all these things. That knows this relationship wasn't the best for you and that sees the logic in moving on (it's why you're here, after all.) Regardless of how small that part is, give it the reigns for at least a few hours a day. Let it protect the hurting you. It knows what you need to feel better -- whether it's a wine night with the girls, a nice, long daily jog, or that vacation you've meaning to take. Whatever it is, put it in the books. Now that you've decided to keep your mental distance, it's imperative that you stay away in body, too. The only way the inner torment will stop is if the person isn't around. If this is controllable (they aren't a coworker, for example), do it. The process will go much, much faster. This does not give you an excuse to stay at home instead of going to class/the gym/out with friends. However, it does give you an excuse to alter your routine. Always go to the same cafe? Find a new one. A certain gym? Go at a different time. Hell, pick up an entirely new hobby! If the person is in your life, they're going to ask questions. There's no use in making up some lame excuse as to why you're avoiding them -- it'll all come out in the wash eventually. Your best bet is an incredibly diplomatic version of the truth. No one can script your situation but you. However, something to the effect of, "I need some time to myself to reevaluate what's best for me," is a line no one can refute. If they don't like it, all the more reason to walk (or run) away. This is not a failure on your part. This is life. It happens to everyone and you know what? You'll learn from it. You learned from the last heartache and got over it and this one will be no different. You didn't do anything wrong. At the time, whatever you did you believed was right. That's all you can do. Wishing you did something differently, acted differently, said something differently is fruitless. You are who you are and if things didn't work out -- well, then something else was meant to. Changing yourself is an exhausting process that only results in resentment and fatigue. Beating yourself up for being you is just silly! Who else are you supposed to be?! It's high time for "me" time. Not only is this for your sake, but it's for the sake of all your future relationships. Without some closure and some figuring out who you are, nothing and no one will succeed. This isn't you being selfish; this is you being logical. What do you enjoy? Come up with at least 5 things and do them in the next two weeks. Eventually, there will come a time when you've let go, but you won't notice. You'll be far too busy thinking about the life you're leading to take note. When you realize it months down the line though, it'll feel really, really good.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Look around for activities in your community. Try out a new hobby. Make time for socializing. Go to a party. Do something creative. Spend time volunteering. Get some exercise. Avoid making excuses. Say yes to opportunities.

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When you are out running errands, keep your eyes open for flyers advertising social events that are going on. Many places around your town might offer a bulletin board where such events can be advertised such as supermarkets, libraries, universities, community centers, etc. You can also search the internet for events in your area. Try searching for "local events in [insert name of town]." Don't be afraid to try out something new, even if you've never done it before. For example, if you see a flyer for free group dancing lessons, try it out! Don't let opportunities for fun pass you by! Having a hobby is a great way to do something productive and fun. If you don't already have a hobby or are bored with your current hobby, try out something new. If you already have a hobby that is really fun for you, make time to engage yourself in that hobby. If you're not sure what new hobby you want to try out, try sitting down with a piece of paper and writing down anything that sounds like fun to you, no matter what it is. If you could do anything right now, what would it be? Doing this will help you find things that are fun for you. You may have something you've always wanted to try, but have been putting it off because you think it's silly or simply because you haven't made the time. Whatever the reason, there is no better time than now. Humans are social animals and, for the vast majority of us, spending time with other people provides us with an opportunity for fun. If you already have a group of friends, nurture those relationships by staying in contact and making time to do stuff together whenever possible. If you don't have any friends, make some new ones! This may seem scary at first, but there are many social groups out there that are created so that people can find each other. If you feel nervous socializing at an event where you don't know anyone yet, remind yourself that socializing is a skill, and it is pretty scary for most everyone at first. Remind yourself that if things aren't going well, you can always leave the event and try again another time. Spending time with others can also lead to more fun because other people may have great ideas about fun activities you hadn't thought of. If you are having a hard time finding social groups in your area, try visiting your local library or community center. People often advertise social events at these locations. You can also search the internet for events in your areas. Try the search terms, "social groups" plus the name of your town. If you enjoy socializing and dancing, then going to a party with friends is a great way to make life fun. You could throw a party at your own home (with your parent's permission if you live with them), you could go to a party at a friend's house, or if there is a party going on at a bar or restaurant in your town, you could go to a party there. The point of a party is to relax, get to know new people, play games, and maybe even dance. If you are old enough to consume alcohol, then please do so responsibly. If you don't drink don't think this means you can't go to parties. Many people who don't drink go to parties and have just as much fun as anyone. If you don't want people to ask why you aren't drinking, just have a sparkling water with lemon in a glass, and most people won't even notice. Even if you don't consider yourself artistic, doing something creative can be great fun. It can be anything you enjoy doing, and the end result doesn't have to look nice or pretty. The point is to do something that is fun for you. For example, it may seem childish, but many people enjoy finger painting. You can also draw, color, or do any kind of creative activity that you enjoy. You can do this alone or with friends, whichever you prefer. Adult coloring books have recently become very popular, and many people claim that they are a great way to relax and relieve stress. Volunteering can help you make life fun in many ways. If you can volunteer doing an activity that you enjoy doing anyway, it will be fun for you. It will make you feel fulfilled because you know you've done something good to help out your community, and you can also meet new people, which can lead to more fun activities. Volunteer for an activity that you will enjoy. For example, if you really love spending time with animals, volunteer at an animal shelter. If you enjoy being in nature, volunteer with a local conservation group. Exercise helps us to let off steam, which means that it helps us to be happier. This doesn't have to mean going to the gym and doing hundreds of crunches. It can be whatever it is that is fun for you. For example, you can do an exercise class that involves dancing. You could go play soccer or basketball with friends, or you could go for a bike ride. If it is fun and also gets your heart rate up, go for it. If you enjoy going for a run or you find spending an hour or two at the gym lifting weights then, by all means, do that. This could refer to making excuses to a friend about why you can't go with them to see a movie or making an excuse for yourself. When we don't really feel like doing something, but don't have a good reason not to, we will tend to try and make up an excuse to justify why we didn't do something. Try to be aware of this tendency, and if you notice yourself doing it, stop. For example, if you were planning to go for a swim in the afternoon, but you find yourself making an excuse about why you should go home instead, stop and think about it for a minute. Do you actually need to go home or are you just feeling a bit tired? Remind yourself that being active and doing something will help you get past that lack of energy you are feeling. If you want to make life more fun, challenge yourself by saying, "Yes!" whenever someone invites you to do something (as long as it is safe to do so). Doing this will lead you to meeting new people and trying out things you might not have gotten to try otherwise. Try to make it a personal rule to say, "yes" anytime you don't have something else going on and you can afford to do so. For example, although you may have been looking forward to going home and relaxing after school, if someone invites you to come play frisbee in the park don't turn them down! Remember, in most cases, you will be glad you went even if you were feeling lazy beforehand.