Q: Throughout your day, walk rather than ride or drive when you can. If you drive somewhere, park at the far end of the parking lot and walk to the building to get some extra steps in. For example, you could walk around the building when you're waiting for an appointment, rather than sitting in a waiting room flipping through a two-year-old magazine. Typically if you tell the receptionist you're going for a walk, they'll let you know about how long it will be. Getting at least 7 or 8 hours of sleep each night can help lower your stress levels and improve the functioning of your immune system. You'll also likely find that your productivity during the day will improve, since you'll think more clearly and find it easier to concentrate. While you sleep, your brain releases chemicals that affect your heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism, and digestion. Alcohol and caffeine can wreak havoc on any diet and exercise plan. They are also diuretics that can cause dehydration and other physical problems, particularly if you consume significant quantities on a regular basis. If you exercise regularly, eat well, and get plenty of sleep, you'll likely find that you don't need as much caffeine to get through the day. Sleep gives your body a chance to renew all systems and repair any damage done throughout the day. Too much screen time negatively affects both your physical and mental health. Try to go one day a week without turning on electronic devices or watching television. If you can't do it for a whole day, at least try to give yourself a few hours to unplug. You might also set aside 30 minutes to an hour each day to unplug. Put on some soft music and read a book or meditate.
A: Find opportunities to walk. Get a good night's rest. Limit alcohol and caffeine. Unplug from time to time.

Article: After you pop it open, check to make sure there are no remnants of food left inside. Give the container a quick preliminary rinse with hot water. Drain and shake out the excess water and place the container on the kitchen counter. If there's any dried or sticky residue inside the container, it may help to wipe it out with a paper towel before you begin cleaning. For best results, use pure distilled white vinegar. If most of the stains are concentrate around the bottom, you'll only need to add in an inch or two; if they reach up the sides, fill it to the top. Place the lid back on the container to keep the vinegar from spilling. Vinegar is strong enough to make an effective cleaner and disinfectant, but not so strong that it needs to be cut it with water. If you don't happen to have any vinegar handy, try using a little diluted rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer. The alcohol in these products will produce an effect similar to the vinegar. As it soaks, the acidity of the vinegar will help break down any discoloration present while neutralizing persistent odors. It will also help clear away hard water deposits from previous washings. For heavier messes, you can leave the vinegar in the container for an hour or longer before cleaning it out by hand. Vinegar is naturally antimicrobial, which makes it useful for killing the bacteria that's had time to begin growing on old food. Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice can help brighten dull, discolored plastic and leave it smelling more pleasant. Once half an hour has elapsed, lift the lid and pour out the vinegar. Then, squirt a few drops of liquid dish detergent into the container and go over the inside using a kitchen sponge or stiff-bristled nylon dish brush. The rough surface of the scrubber should be enough to deal with any remaining stains. You may not be able to erase certain stains (like the infamous tomato sauce) entirely. Once these have set up in the plastic, it can be nearly impossible to get them out. Avoid scouring the container with anything more abrasive than a sponge. A device like steel wool or pumice stone may leave behind scratches in the plastic.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Remove the lid from the container. Fill the container with vinegar. Let the vinegar soak for 30 minutes. Scrub the container vigorously.

Q: They say your attitude, not your aptitude, determines your latitude. In other words, how high or far you go in life is strongly connected to how you choose to look at life, situations, and people. Adopting a positive attitude can actually improve your physical and mental health as well as your longevity. Optimism can be yours if you only change what you are telling yourself. In an effort to think more positive thoughts, you must become aware of your negative self-talk. Grab a sheet of paper and fold it in half sideways. On the left side, write down every self-limiting and negative belief that comes to your mind. These might include "My life is horrible" or "I will never find someone to love". Over the course of several days, "listen" to your thoughts. Notice those that make you feel badly or particularly negative and add them to the list. Negative beliefs may have the power to drain you of hope. But, when you put a magnifying glass up to these beliefs, you may realize they aren't very rational. For each self-defeating belief on your paper, ask yourself aloud these questions to dispute them: Can I rationally support this belief? Since you cannot predict the future, you cannot rationally say you will never find someone to love. What evidence exists that this belief is false? Have you ever loved someone in the past? Does any evidence exist that this belief is true? Again, you cannot predict the future. What are the worst things that could actually happen if this "bad" situation occurred? If this happened, you would be alone. What good things could happen if this "bad" situation occurred? You could potentially learn to love yourself more and live out your passions. Affirmations are positive and helpful statements describing a desired goal that are repeated to leave an impression on the subconscious mind. Grab your folded paper, and, on the right side, write down an affirmation that transforms those negative, self-limiting beliefs into positive, transformative beliefs. Repeat these statements regularly. "My life is horrible" is transformed into "My life seems bad right now, but the tough times are making me stronger" "I will never find someone to love" is transformed into "Right now I'm feeling lonely, but it won't always be this way." A mindset of thankfulness can help you to develop a more positive outlook. Rather than dwelling on your burdens, focus on your blessings. Grateful people are have better physical health, enhanced psychological health, increased levels of empathy and decreased aggression, sleep better, have higher self-esteem, and more likely to build new friendships. Show more gratitude by: Writing it down. Start a gratitude journal. Tell others when you appreciate them. Meditate and focus on a spirit of thankfulness. Sometimes, we get completely caught up in the crises of our lives. Getting "caught up" can prevent us from looking at a situation objectively, and, thereby, finding a workable solution. Instead, we just get lost in the drama of it. Take a step back and observe your life from the lens of an outsider. Imagine that something happening to you is actually happening to a coworker or a close friend. How would you advise that person to handle the situation? Do you notice any negative thinking or unrealistic expectations?
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Recognize the power of optimism, and choose it. Identify negative thinking. Challenge unhelpful thoughts. Create positive affirmations. Practice gratitude. Shift your perspective.