In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Set the stove on high heat and salt the water liberally. Setting the stove on high heat encourages the water to boil faster. Salting the cooking water helps to flavor the artichokes while they boil. Place them in the pot and then let the water come back up to a boil. Adding the artichokes will cool the water temporarily and slow the boiling, so let water come back up to a boil for just a moment. Cover the artichokes and leave them to cook for 20-30 minutes. If you cut the whole stem off of each artichoke, you'll need to weigh the artichokes down in the pot. To weight the artichokes down, use a small lid or an inverted plate that fits inside of the pot. This will keep the artichokes from bobbing up out of the water and cooking improperly. They are ready when you can easily remove a leaf from the middle.Use a fork or the point of your knife to remove the center leaf. Be careful when testing the artichokes, as they have been sitting in hot water and can burn you. You can also check for tenderness by poking the base of an artichoke with your knife. Once they've been removed, drain them in a colander and plate them for serving. Season the artichokes however you wish. Peel the leaves off to eat one by one, or cut the artichoke heart out. Serve the artichoke leaves and hearts with a delicious drawn butter or a flavorful sauce.
Summary: Fill a pot half full with water and bring it to a boil. Add the artichokes to the boiling water. Lower the heat to a simmer. Test the tenderness of the artichokes. Remove the artichokes from the water.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Keeping a journal is important so that you can note when these negative thoughts show up, under what circumstances, and how you react to them in the moment. Often, we have become so accustomed to our negative thoughts that they've become "automatic," or habitual reflexes. Taking a moment to record the thought in your journal will begin to give you the distance you need to change these thoughts. When you have a negative thought, write down what the thought was. Also note down what was happening when the thought occurred. What were you doing? Who were you with? Where were you? Had anything happened that might have triggered this thought? Note your responses in the moment. What did you do, think, or say in response to this thought? Take a little time to reflect on these. Ask yourself how strongly you believe these thoughts about yourself, and how you feel when you experience them. Negative thoughts can be about others, but frequently, they're about us. Negative beliefs about ourselves can manifest in negative self-evaluations. These self-evaluations can look like "should" statements, such as "I should be better at this." They can also look like negative labeling, such as "I'm a loser" or "I'm pathetic." Negative generalizations are also common, such as "I'm always ruining everything." These thoughts suggest that you have internalized negative beliefs about yourself and accept them as fact. Take note in your journal when you experience thoughts like this. When you write them down, try to give yourself a little space between yourself and the thought. Write down "I had the thought that I was a loser," rather than just repeat "I'm a loser." This will help you come to realize that these thoughts aren't facts. Negative thoughts, especially about ourselves, usually result in negative behaviors. As you record your thoughts, pay attention to the behaviors that you use to respond to them. Some common unhelpful behaviors include: Withdrawing from loved ones, friends, and social situations Overcompensating (e.g., going to extremes to make everyone else happy because you want them to accept you) Neglecting things (e.g., not studying for a test because you believe you are "stupid" and will fail anyway) Being passive rather than assertive (e.g., not voicing your true thoughts and feelings in a clear way) Look for patterns in your negative thoughts that reveal core beliefs. For example, if you frequently see thoughts such as "I should do better at tests" or "Everyone thinks I'm a loser," you may have internalized a negative core belief about your ability to perform, such as "I'm stupid." You are allowing yourself to think in rigid, unreasonable ways about yourself. These negative core beliefs can cause a lot of damage. Because they run so deeply, it's important to understand them, rather than just focus on changing the negative thoughts themselves. Just focusing on changing negative thoughts is a bit like putting a bandaid on a bullet wound: it will not address what's at the root of the problem. For example, if you have a core negative belief that you are "worthless," you will likely experience a lot of negative thoughts related to that belief, such as "I am pathetic," "I don't deserve anyone to love me," or "I should be a better person." You will also probably see negative behaviors related to this belief, such as bending over backwards to please a friend because deep down, you believe you're not worthy of having friendship. You need to challenge the belief to change the thoughts and behaviors. Once you've been keeping track of your thoughts in your journal for a bit, take some time to ask yourself what unhelpful rules, assumptions, and patterns you can identify in your thinking. Ask yourself questions such as: What are my standards for myself? What do I find acceptable and unacceptable? Are my standards for myself different than my standards for others? How? What do I expect of myself in various situations? For example, how do I expect myself to be when I'm at school, work, socializing, having fun, etc? When do I feel the most anxious or self-doubting? In what situations am I hardest on myself? When do I expect negativity? What did my family tell me about standards and what I should and shouldn't do? Do I feel anxiety in some situations more than others?
Summary: Keep a thought journal. Note when you are negative toward yourself. Identify some problem behaviors. Examine your journal. Ask yourself some hard questions.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: First, use a tube of lipstick to trace your face on a mirror. Then, figure out what your face shape is by looking at the outline. Next, pick a hairstyle that looks great on your unique face shape. Print out pictures of the haircut you want to show them to your stylist. Common face shapes include oval, round, square, heart, and long. If you're having trouble picking out a hairstyle, get your hair trimmed to just above your shoulders, with layering. This style is considered the "perfect haircut" because it looks great on everyone. Hats and hair accessories are also a great option for styling your hair. Use them to show off your personal style. You don't need to wear makeup to be beautiful, but do it if it makes you happy. Use a foundation, tinted moisturizer, or BB cream to even out your skin tone. Then, play around with blush, eyeshadow, and lipstick that make you feel confident. Do a natural makeup look if you don't want to look like you're wearing makeup. Do either a bold lip or a dramatic eye. You don't want to do both at the same time because your look will be too overwhelming. Every body shape can be beautiful, so don't worry about your size. Instead, focus on choosing pieces that show off your assets and make you feel your best. Donate any pieces that don't make you feel fabulous. Try on everything in your wardrobe and only keep the clothes you love. Show off what makes you feel confident. For instance, wear short skirts to show off your legs or a backless top to show off a sculpted back. Look for great brands and really unique pieces for affordable prices at consignment shops or thrift shops.
Summary:
Get a hairstyle that flatters your face. Wear makeup if it makes you feel good. Wear clothes that flatter your body and make you feel great.