Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Acquire study guides and practice tests. Find your studying groove. Target your weak spots. Take practice tests regularly. Employ testing-day strategies while taking practice tests.

Answer: There are numerous ACT preparation guides and practice test workbooks and websites available, most of which must be purchased of course; you can also find free resources as well, though. The official ACT website offers official prep tests and a printed prep guide for purchase. If you're looking for free help, if also offers practice questions and a free "Question of the Day". Set aside a specific time each day for ACT prep, starting well ahead of time (perhaps up to six months ahead of test day). Try to replicate the test conditions while you prepare. Find a quiet place (try playing classical music if total silence bothers you) and use a desk/table and chair. You won't be sitting on a couch when you take the test. Focus on one subject at a time. Perhaps do one topic per day. You will be answering questions one subject at a time, after all. You want to be ready for all parts of the exam, but it you struggle with math more than the other sections, for example, dedicate more time to it. Focus a little extra study time and a few more practice tests on it. Don't give up on a section in which you struggle. Even being able to give more educated guesses will help -- remember, you are not penalized for guessing on the ACT. Some experts contend that the ACT has a more challenging math component, while the SAT has a more challenging vocabulary component. So, if you are comparatively strong or weak in one of those areas, and have the option of taking either test, you may want to consider switching from one to the other -- or taking both. For most people, the best way to prepare is to take practice tests -- lots of them. Take practice tests specific to the ACT so you can study and get comfortable with the format at the same time. Try timing yourself when you take a practice test section (perhaps do one section a day). If you don't finish within the test time limit, keep going until you do finish to give yourself a better idea of how much time you need to shave off your test-taking for the real deal. As the test day approaches, try taking your practice tests at the same time of day as you will take the real test. Prepare your mind and body for test time. Practice these maneuvers until they are like a reflex, so you won't have to stop and think about doing them on test day. Keep close track of time. Be rigid. Use a timer. There is no wiggle room on test day. Skip over difficult questions. If you don't understand or know the answer to a question almost immediately, leave it for the end of the test time. But make sure you leave time to at least guess on blank questions at the end. Remember, there is no penalty for wrong answers, and you'll probably luck out and get a few right by guessing. Practice your neatness. This may sound silly, but you need to be able to fill in the multiple-choice bubbles neatly and completely to ensure that your answers are properly recorded by the scoring machine. Use a pencil for your practice exams and train yourself to fill in bubble sheets quickly but neatly. Find some extra bubble sheets and practice just your technique on those if necessary. If you finish practice sections early, make use of the extra time to go over answers and tidy up your bubble-sheet filling. You won't be able to move ahead to the next section on test day, or do anything else but wait for the time to expire, so get in the habit of maximizing every second you have on each section.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gain some perspective. Avoid bottling your emotions. Shake the urge to lash out. Express all of your emotions.

Answer: Sometimes anger comes out in funny ways: you may be peeved about traffic on the way to work, then snap at your co-worker when he does something a little irritating. Ask yourself if there is a bigger issue that may be fueling your anger. Look for different ways to approach the situation. How would an outsider respond? How important will this issue be in 6 months? Journal about your anger, and what led up to the feeling and behavior. What did the day look like beforehand? What was the ultimate trigger? What thoughts did you have right before the reaction? Sometimes you may dislike a person, and find many, many things that irritate you about that person that, had someone else done the same thing, wouldn't irritate you. Recognize that you may have a deep seeded issue with that person that may need to be resolved. For some people, getting angry means pulling inward. This is not a healthy way to deal with or express anger, and can be just as destructive as outwardly exploding. When you bottle in your emotions, you let them sit within you, until the opportunity comes to unleash them, either on yourself or onto someone else. You may think you are 'resolving' a situation by bottling your emotions, but this can actually lead to more aggressive behavior. If you aren't in a position to discuss your anger, journal about it. Release the anger! You may want to go on a walk (or a run) to help calm the tension. Whatever it is, make sure you let the anger out productively. While some people bottle their emotions, others express anger by emotionally losing control or sometimes physically lashing out. Even if it might feel good at the time to get that anger out, this is not a positive and constructive way to deal with anger. While it may feel good in the moment to "let it rip", don't fall into the trap. The urge to yell, hit or throw things will pass. Focus on experiencing how anger feels in your body. You may feel a burning sensation in your chest or a tightness in your throat. Allow yourself to experience where anger shows up in your body and stay with that feeling. Focusing in the physical sensation can help alleviate the emotional intensity. Sometimes anger is the most socially acceptable emotion, so you may choose to express multiple emotions as anger. You may feel sad, disconnected, or ignored, then express these as anger through lashing out or blaming others. Recognize that you, like everyone, experience a multitude of emotions each day that deserve to be expressed. Positive and negative emotions are okay to feel. Get back in touch with your feelings, and allow yourself to express each emotion. Recognize each time you have an emotion and try to label it. "I am feeling happy I am drinking this milkshake", "This movie makes me sad", "I'm excited to see my brother", or "I dread going to work today." Just notice each emotion and do not judge it.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Talk to your doctor if you make changes but still feel tired. See your doctor if you've been extremely tired for 2 weeks or more. Get immediate medical care if you start having thoughts of self harm. Check with your doctor before making diet and exercise changes.

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You should start feeling more energetic after making lifestyle and diet changes. However, this may not work for everyone, especially if you have an underlying condition. If you still feel tired, see your doctor to find out why and learn about your other treatment options. Tell your doctor how long you've felt fatigued and what you've tried so far to boost your energy. Then, ask them what they recommend to help boost your energy levels. While you probably don't need to worry, you might have an underlying condition if you've been feeling fatigued for at least 2 weeks. Visit your doctor to discuss your symptoms and find out why you feel so tired. Then, talk to them about your treatment options so you can feel better. You may be able to continue using natural treatments, and your doctor might be able to make additional recommendations. However, your doctor may diagnose you with an underlying condition that requires medical treatment. Sometimes tiredness and fatigue are caused by a mental health condition. Because of your mental illness, you might also start having thoughts of harming yourself. If this happens, talk to someone you trust and visit your doctor immediately. Alternatively, go to the emergency room to get help. Your life is valuable, and things will start to get better. Talk to someone who can assist you in getting the help you need. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. While diet and exercise changes are often safe, it's best to make sure they're appropriate for you. It's possible that certain foods or exercises might not be safe for you because of medical conditions you have or medications you're taking. Talk to your doctor before you make these changes so you're doing it safely. Tell your doctor about the changes you want to make. Additionally, let them know that you're hoping to improve your energy levels.