In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Write out what is bothering you, brainstorm how many different ways you can approach the problem, assess the pros and cons of each approach, implement an approach, and evaluate the outcome. Writing out your problems then brainstorming solutions, no matter how far-fetched they may seem, is a sound way of taking steps to solve those problems. Resourcefulness is one of the key factors to overcoming any challenge. Being resourceful includes asking for help so don't be afraid to turn to your family, friends, or colleagues for assistance. Whether it be how many sales you close at work or how often you cook dinner at home instead of ordering take-out, tracking and evaluating your activities is the best way to witness progress, see what's working, and fix what's not helpful. Once you can track and accomplish your goals, you can self-evaluate. Be your own critic. Be objective and realistic when you self-evaluate, and remember, "if it is to be, it's up to me." If you find yourself engaging in self-doubt, telling yourself you "can't do it" or "if only", you are buying into an external locus of control and may feel stuck in your present situation. Instead, tell yourself, "I think I can." Repeat positive mantras such as "I can do this" or "I'm getting better at this." Examine your "if only" statements and reword them positively. For example, "if only I had more time" can change to "I can find 10 minutes a day to do yoga." Believing in yourself is half the battle.
Summary: Develop your problem solving abilities. Be resourceful. Self-evaluate. Revise your language.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This preservation dries leaves, but does not preserve their color. Sandwich your fall leaves in between two clean sheets of heavy white typing paper. Use paper that is at least as heavy as typing paper, rather than something thin like tracing paper. Otherwise, the leaves may bleed through and create stains. Lay the leaves out in a single layer. Do not stack or overlap the leaves since doing so will cause them to stick together. Choose leaves that are in good shape. They should be recently fallen and moist. The tips should not be dried or turned up. A large, heavy book should work. To reduce the risk of staining the book or other pressing object, as well as the work surface, place sheets of blotting paper or paper towels in between the typing paper and the book. This will help to absorb the moisture from the leaves. Press the leaves directly inside the book. Use an old book that you do not mind staining just in case the leaves damage the pages. Simply tuck the leaves away into the pages of the book. Allow at least 20 pages in between leaves for best results. Telephone directories work very well, if you have one available. Put weight on top of the book. The pressing helps press out moisture as well as keep the leaf flat. This can be other books, bricks, or any object with some heft. They should be dried; if they are still pliable, press them for another few days.
Summary: Place the leaves between two sheets of paper. Lay a heavy book over the paper. Alternative pressing with a book: Check your progress after one week.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You'll have a much easier time measuring the shade if the lamp isn't in the way. Carefully remove the shade from the lamp and set in on a table for the moment. If the lamp has a clip-on lamp shade fitter, you can simply pull it off the light bulb. Be gentle, though, to avoid damaging the bulb. If the lamp has a spider lamp fitter with a lamp harp, unscrew the finial that holds the shade onto the harp and then lift the shade off. If your lamp has an UNO lamp shade fitter, unscrew the bulb and carefully lift the shade off. Hold your tape measure at one end of the top edge of the lamp shade, and pull it across to the opposite edge in the right in the middle. If your shade has a square shape, measure one side of the square from corner to corner for the proper measurement. Have a piece of paper handy to jot down the first measurement. Mark it as the "top diameter" so you know exactly what size replacement shade you need.
Summary:
Take the shade off the lamp. Place the measuring tape across the top diameter in the center. Write down the measurement.