INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you have been struggling with some aspect of your job, then you may want to talk to your boss about how you have been feeling and ask for advice. Make sure it is someone you can trust. Some superiors may be more approachable than others. If you are unsure, ask a coworker that you trust about which supervisor they feel to be most trustworthy or approachable in this case. Clearly state what you need from them. For example, if you are struggling with some aspect of your job, try asking something like, "I am having a hard time with _______. Do you have any suggestions?" . If you are not be enjoying your job because you feel like you deserve to be making more money, then consider asking for a raise. You will need to arrange a time to talk to your boss about getting a raise. Try asking something like, "I was hoping we could meet sometime to talk about my performance. Is that something that we could do?" To increase your chances of getting a raise, you will need to: Prepare for the conversation by gathering evidence about why you deserve a raise. For example, how have you contributed to the company's success? What have you accomplished that is noteworthy Practice what you plan to say. Before you meet with your boss, practice your pitch several times until it sounds natural and confident. Avoid threatening to quit or complaining about poor work conditions. Focus on the positive things that you have done and use these things to support your request for a raise. Have a backup plan in case you get a no answer. If your boss declines your request for a raise, try to negotiate for something else that you would like, such as stock options or more flexible work hours. Sometimes doing the same thing all of the time can become mundane and you might feel like you need a new challenge. If this happens, then try asking your boss if there are any opportunities for advancement or training that you can apply for. Even if nothing is available right away, asking about these opportunities will show your boss that you have ambition and you may be considered for a future opportunity. Try saying something like, "I am interested in staying with this company for a long time and I would like to continue to grow with the company. Are there any opportunities for advancement or training that I might be eligible to apply for?" Sometimes attempting to get benefit or wage increase can be impossible by yourself. By organizing in groups, employees in a similar position can force employers to change. This is the principle behind a union and it can help with satisfaction when negotiating increases. Check online to see if there is already a union you can join. Consult your local laws regarding the formation of unions if you wish to form a new union. Sometimes the best thing you can do is to get a new job. Before you decide to leave your current job, take some time to think about whether or not this is the right choice. There are lots of things to consider before you make the decision to quit your current job. You may want to make a list of the pros and cons of your current job to help you make your final decision. Some things to consider include: availability of other jobs the effects of your current job on your physical and/or emotional health feelings about your coworkers and boss feelings about the company sense of fulfillment in your current job

SUMMARY: Talk to your boss, manager or superior about how you have been feeling. Ask for a raise Find out if there are any opportunities for advancement or training. Organize with other workers. Consider looking for a new position.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Choose the right place to talk to your friend. If you ask them in front of people, they might become embarrassed and not answer honestly. For example, if you're out to coffee or lunch, your friend may not want other people to hear their response, even if they're strangers. If you want to talk, pick a time when it's just the two of you. Have the conversation in private where there are no prying ears. Talk in the car, on a walk, or another private place. Don't ask your friend when they are in the middle of working on something, on their phone, talking to someone, or when they have something on their mind, like a test tomorrow. Ideally, you want your friend to have some time to talk without having any interruptions or distractions. For example, if you're at your friend's house and their parents or siblings often interrupt, go somewhere where interruptions will not occur. You should feel prepared to listen, talk, and support your friend. Don't be distracted by anything, and have some time set aside for your friend. Don't have other things on your mind or things that might distract you, like anticipating a phone call. Set aside some time that you have free. Remember that you cannot 'fix' someone's problems. If the person isn't ready to talk or doesn't want to, be prepared to let it go. If you think you might get nervous talking about something personal, you could write down some bullet points you want to address.
Summary: Have a private conversation. Remove any distractions. Feel prepared to talk.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: That old saying "you are what you eat" exists for a reason: it's important that you eat the correct proportions of quality foods to get the minerals, vitamins, protein, and healthy fats you need for muscle development. In particular, be sure to eat plenty of protein, which your body uses to rebuild muscle you've broken down in workouts. Try to eat some high protein food about 20 minutes before and again directly after a strength-training workout. The amount of calories you should take in per day varies by age, gender, and lifestyle. Drinking water will help to reduce your sense of hunger and also allow you to exercise longer and better. Your body is approximately water and it must continuously be replaced to make up for what is lost through breathing, sweat, urination, and other bodily functions. Teenagers should try to drink 8 to 10 glasses, or 2 liters of water per day. Adults should have between 2.2 and 3 liters of water every day. In order to improve your overall fitness level, you're going to need to get active more often, even if you're busy. That means you need to design a fitness plan for yourself. Physical trainers recommend that individuals take four to five days a week to work out. If you're looking to build up muscle, then you might spend three to four days for strength training, one day on cardio, and two days of your week "active resting," which refers to doing something light like yoga or walking. In order to have good results, it is of the utmost important that you have a routine and that you stick with it. It is important to have cardiovascular workouts incorporated into your routine in order to help reduce fat since fat lays on top of and can hide muscle. Your goals must be concrete and reasonable or else you may give up. If you never exercise currently and you want rock-hard thighs, you will need to start with routines that are less strenuous (like incorporating smaller weights, shorter cardio workouts, and fewer reps) and work your way up. Some specialists suggest that in one year's time, beginners can gain up to 10% of their total body weight or 2 lbs of muscle per month with dedicated training.

SUMMARY:
Eat right. Drink plenty of water. Design a regular fitness schedule. Have reasonable goals and a timeline in mind.