Article: The second you notice yourself reaching for your phone to check a text message or opening a webpage unrelated to work, stop and cut the distraction off at the pass. In order to combat the most common distractions, you must be able to recognize when they're stealing your attention away. Practice staying mindful of resisting distractions by repeating a phrase like "be here now" or "this is not what I need to be doing" when you catch your attention drifting. Being vigilant of your mind state can help snap you back to reality. Many distractions simply have to be ignored. The brain is well-equipped to block out smaller, less intrusive distractions, but with a little practice you can learn to build up your focus and attention like a muscle. Most people lose so much time to extraneous activities because they fail to notice when they're getting distracted, and only become aware of their mistake once the damage has been done. Be disciplined about making yourself start working. Procrastination is a major distraction because it allows you to convince yourself that you'll be better off performing a task when you feel more prepared. Once you realize that you'll never get anything done unless you do it now, you won't feel so tempted to put things off. Procrastination is a childish mentality. It can cause you to avoid responsibility in favor of feeling good right now. Research has shown that people rarely meet with more success when they put things off until later as opposed to doing them right away. Sometimes you have to remind yourself to actively focus. Many people never truly learn how to stay focused and find it difficult to keep their minds from wandering when there's work to be done. Try to shut off your own mental distractions so that you can zero in on checking items off your to-do list. It's not enough to simply know that you need to focus; you have to apply yourself to the action you're performing in the moment. It can help to remember that the best way to get everything done is to put all your effort toward one thing at a time. Start by seeing a specific task or project through to completion, then move onto another, then another, until you've met your goal for the day. Physically remove yourself from a certain set of distractions that's leaching your mental power. Pack the materials you need for work or a creative project and head down to the library or a quiet cafe where you can peacefully resume your labors. By isolating yourself, you'll be able to literally escape the distractions that you just can't ignore. If you're powerless before a certain distraction, sometimes you just have to cut and run. Even if you're unable to literally leave the worst of your distractions behind, there are still things you can do to rid them from your mind. Leave your phone at home, turn off your wi-fi and close every tab you have open that isn't helping you with your current task. An ideal working environment is one where there are as few distractions present as possible. This can mean persistent annoyances like cell phones, computers and social media, but it can also include anything that reminds you of what you'd rather be doing.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Be aware of when you're getting distracted. Resist the urge to procrastinate. Focus with intention. Get away from the source of your distractions.
Article: Double-click the MS Word shortcut icon on your desktop or in the Programs menu to launch it. A new, empty Word document will open. Creating an invitation with a blank document will allow you to be more creative, as it won't restrict you to the graphics or art already in a template. To insert your own image file, click the Insert tab on the toolbar at the top, and from the insert options that appear, select either "Insert Clip Art" or "Insert Picture." If you already have the picture or graphics you want to use saved in your computer, use "Insert Picture." A file explorer will open where you can locate the image to insert. Use "Insert Clip Art" to check out available clipart in MS Word. Double-click on a clipart to insert it into the document. Once the image or clipart is inserted, you can move it around by dragging it to the location you want to place it, or resize it by dragging its borders to the size you want. There are two ways you can add text: by using the "Text Box" feature or by typing the invitation information in. The Text Box feature will restrict the text you entered within a box, while typing in will utilize the regular lines of the blank document. To create a Text Box, click "Insert" at the top, and then "Text Box." It's between "Page number" and "Quick Parts." Select a Text Box style from the drop-down menu, and then enter the information you want into the box that appears on the document. Whether using the Text Box or just typing in the information, you can change the text font and size, as well as use boldface, italics, and underlines. You can also change the text color using the options under the Home tab at the top. Make sure that the event information is provided in the invitation, like the event name, date, time, venue, and other details. Once you're done designing the invitation, save it by clicking File --> Save As --> Word 97-2003 Document. Locate the folder where you want to save the invitation file at using the "Save As" window that pops up. Enter the invitation name as a filename, and click "Save." Saving as Word 97-2003 Document will make your invitation compatible with all MS Word versions. Now you can print the invitation by using your own printer at home, or save the file in a flash drive and take it to a professional printing shop.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Open a new Word document. Insert graphics or art. Add text. Save the invitation.
Article: You can still have your coffee and tea, but just make sure you allow it to cool fully before drinking. You might even want to consider switching to iced varieties for a few days. The new cells in your mouth will be very sensitive- if you expose them to hot food before the burn is fully healed, they can easily burn again. Also it will be very painful. Blow on food and drinks to cool them off faster. For drinks, you should consider adding an ice cube to ensure they are a safe temperature. Test everything before putting it in your mouth. Touch it with just the tip of your tongue to make sure it is a safe temperature. Foods like crackers, chips, and crunchy bread should be off the menu until your burn heals. These can scratch against your burn, which will be very painful. They can also pop blisters, which will slow the healing process and put you at increased risk of an infection. Spicy food will cause a lot of pain for your healing mouth. The irritation from spices can also slow the healing process. If you're a fan of spicy food, it would be best to abstain for a few days while your burn heals. Also avoid adding any spices like pepper to your food. These are mostly citrus-fruits like lemons, oranges, and pineapples. Citric acid will hurt and slow the healing process. Wait at least 3 days before bringing these foods back into your diet.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Avoid hot food and drinks while your mouth is healing. Avoid crunchy food. Abstain from spices. Stop eating acidic food.