Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Remind yourself that self-consciousness is a feeling not a fact. Figure out the source of your self-consciousness. Deal with the people who make you self-conscious about your weight. Ask yourself if others are really judging you.

Answer: When you feel self-conscious it seems like a spotlight has been turned on you. Every aspect of yourself seems to be on display for others, primarily the flaws. Know that this is just a feeling within you. The majority of the time, people are too wrapped up in themselves to be overly concerned about you. When you feel yourself getting very self-conscious about your body, instead of keeping these feelings in, express them. Tell a friend or close sibling how you are feeling. That way you can get a true opinion outside of yourself. In order to make strides against overcoming self-consciousness, you need to uncover its roots. Were you teased as a child about your weight? Is there a certain person who always makes you feel self-conscious? Does your mom or dad constantly tell you how you need to lose weight? If your self-consciousness stems from the judgments of others, then the solution can take one of two forms. You will have to look deep inside yourself to determine if your relationship with this person is worth the pain they are causing you through judgments or unkind remarks. If this person is a distant friend or acquaintance whose insults are making you feel bad about yourself, then it may be necessary to sever ties with this person. You deserve to have supporting relationships, not ones that tear you down. If the person casting judgments about your weight is a really close friend or family member, you need to confront them. This person needs to be aware of how their remarks are affecting you. Once you confront the person, they may recognize the harmfulness of their words and no longer insult or judge you. If you decide to confront the person, you should give them a heads up that you want to talk and choose a neutral location to meet. Use "I" statements and avoid blaming them. Just let out your feelings with facts. A statement might sound like "I feel upset/sad/embarrassed when you make comments about my weight. I would really appreciate it if you could stop doing this." If your attempt to identify the source of your self-consciousness came up empty-handed, it may be because these feelings are more ingrained. Perhaps you lack confidence in your body because of messages expressed in the media. Maybe your body size and shape does not resemble models or TV actresses and it causes you to feel bad about yourself. Maybe you've tried to lose weight and failed in the past, so now you are beating yourself up mentally and emotionally. It's time to get real with yourself about media messages. Both women and men idealize the unattainable bodies that are portrayed on TV and magazines when these bodies have been photo-shopped to look perfect. Tell yourself that real bodies come in all shapes and sizes. Look around you; each day you see a range of beautiful people with all sorts of bodies.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Polish the body. Tighten loose screws. Clean your cleaners. Reassemble your saxophone.

Answer: You can use just a brass lacquer polishing cloth. If desired, add a small amount of spray furniture wax. Avoid wash clothes, paper towels and any cleaning product not specifically made for brass instrument care. You can safely tighten loose rod screws, but be careful not to over-torque them. Specialty swabs, pad savers and bell brushes can be washed lightly by hand with a small amount of soap. Each should last years if cleaned regularly. It should look, feel, and play beautifully! When in doubt, consult a professional.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose a wool fabric if you want your color to last. Lay down old towels and gather your materials together in one place. Place your clothes in a 1:1 mixture of water to vinegar for 30 minutes. Soak your clothing in water and food coloring after the vinegar soak. Mix together 2 or more dyes to create different colors. Let your clothes sit in the water and dye mixture for 10-20 minutes. Put the clothes into a resealable bag for at least 8 hours.

Answer: Protein fibers, like wool, cashmere, and silk will hold the dye for the longest. Cotton fabric dyes well, but the color generally fades a little bit faster over time. Remember that you can always re-dye items that have faded. Use towels or sheets that you don't mind getting discolored. You'll also need a large plastic bowl, white vinegar, water, and various food coloring options. Getting everything together is helpful so that you don't have to go searching for anything while your hands are messy. There are some techniques to remove food coloring stains, but it's easiest to avoid making them if you can. Place your clothes in the bowl first, and then add enough equal parts of water and white vinegar so that they're completely saturated. To keep things even, use a measuring cup to add 8 ounces (230g) of each liquid at a time. The pre-soak prepares the clothes to accept the dye better than if you were to go straight to water and food coloring. Although you can dye your clothes without soaking them first, the color won't be as vibrant! Dump out the water/vinegar mix, and gently wring out your clothes. Then use 3 to 4 cups (710 to 950mL) of water (or more, depending on how bulky the clothes are) and 10-15 drops of food coloring. Mix the water and dye in a large bowl and place your wrung-out clothes into the new mixture. If you're nervous about the color being too dark, start with fewer drops and add more until you get the desired color. Most packs of food coloring have 4 basic color optionsblue, green, red, and yellow. Mix together red and blue to make purple. If you want orange, combine red and yellow. Make a beautiful cyan color by mixing green and blue. Experiment with your dyes and water to find the perfect shade for your clothes. If your pack of food coloring comes with white or black dyes, use those to either lighten or darken the mixture to get the color you want. Use a long spoon to push the fabric down in the water to make sure it's fully submerged, and stir it every few minutes let the dye access all of the material. You could even wear rubber gloves and manually rearrange the fabric every couple of minutes, too. After 10-20 minutes, you will notice that the water is clearer than it was before because the dye is getting absorbed into the fabric. Wring out your clothes after they've soaked in the water and dye mixture, and then place each item into its own resealable bag and set them out of the way somewhere. It's okay if they're left for longer than 8 hours. The time in the resealable bag makes the dye react with the fabric faster, which gives you a more vibrant, longer-lasting color in the end.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pour boiling water over the dug-up area to kill any hidden roots. Smother any new growth with a layer of sheet mulch. Monitor the area during the next few weeks for any new offshoots.

Answer:
Fill the largest pot you have with water and bring it to a boil. While it's still hot, pour the water over the entire area you dug up. To protect yourself and any other plants closeby, pour slowly and try not to splash the hot water. You may need to repeat the boiling water technique several times to kill all of the roots. After you pull or spray the plants, spread a 1 foot (0.30m) deep layer of compost, grass clippings, straw, or wood chips. Leave the sheet mulch on for a full season so it can function as a barrier, preventing any new poison ivy plants, while simultaneously rejuvenating the soil. To add an even stronger barrier, place cardboard underneath the sheet mulch or a layer of plywood over top of the sheet mulch. For example, you could cover the affected area with several layers of cardboard, then top it with about 1 foot (0.30m) of mulch. Check around the edges of the mulched area for any new growth. If you spot any offshoots, spray or dig them up immediately. Add more sheet mulch to the area to keep the plants from coming back. You'll know that the area is clear of poison ivy when you stop finding regrowth!