INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you already have your Kindle Fire in your hands, feel free to jump to the next section. Take your Kindle Fire out, then take off the plastic wrap. You may want to charge your Kindle Fire while setting it up. To turn your Kindle Fire on, press the small circular button at the bottom. Press and hold the button again to turn it off. To fully use all the features of the Kindle Fire, you must register it to your Amazon account. Before you register, you can connect to a Wi-Fi network by tapping the Quick Settings icon (the little gear icon) at the top of the screen, then selecting Wi-Fi. Choose your network, then tap the Quick Settings icon again, tap More, and choose the My Account option to register.

SUMMARY: Start here if you haven't already opened your Kindle Fire. Open the box. Power up. Sign in.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A marketing case study describes a "success story" between a business and a client. Ideally, the client has recently interacted with your business, and is enthusiastic about contributing a positive message. Choose a client close to your target audience, if possible. Request high-level involvement from the client's side for best results. Even if the client only wants to vet the materials you send them, make sure the person involved is high up in the organization, and knowledgeable about the companyclient relationship. A typical marketing case study begins by describing the client's problems and background. It then rapidly moves on to describe how your company strategically approached these problems, and succeeded in fixing them to a high standard. Finish by describing how you can apply similar solutions across the industry. The entire case study should divide into about three to five sections. Collaboration with the client is especially helpful here, so you make sure to include the points that left the most impact and biggest impression. If your target audience wouldn't immediately identify with your client's problem, start with a more general intro describing that type of problem in the industry. Use bold text and headers to divide the case study into easy-to-read sections. Start each section with short, action sentences and strong verbs. Use numeric examples that demonstrate how effective your solutions were. Make this as clear as possible, using actual numbers instead of (or in addition to) percentages. For example, an HR department could show impressive retention numbers following a process change, while a marketing team could demonstrate past sales boosts from its service. Charts and graphs can be great visual tools, but label these with large letters that make the positive meaning obvious to people who aren't used to reading raw data. You'll definitely want to quote positive recommendations from your client. Often, however, the person writing these will not have a marketing background. Ask the client whether you can write the statements for them, although of course the client will sign off on these before publication. These are typically brief quotes just one or two sentences long, describing your service in a positive light. Include photos and other images to make your case study more attractive. One tactic that can work well is to solicit photographs from the client. An amateur digital photograph of the smiling client team can add a genuine touch. Make your marketing case study widely available. Try using Amazon Web Services, Microsoft's Business Hub, or Drupal. Send copies of the study to the client you collaborated with as well, along with a certificate thanking them for their involvement.

SUMMARY: Ask permission from a client. Outline the story. Keep the study readable and powerful. Include actual numbers. Solicit quotes or write them yourself. Add images. Spread the word.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Sea salt may make skin inhospitable to acne-causing bacteria and may also help dissolve excess skin oils. However, it can also dry out your skin if you overdo it. Follow the directions in this method. Before using any of the salt treatments, use a gentle cleanser to pre-cleanser your face. Stir together one teaspoon of sea salt and three teaspoons of hot water in a small bowl or jar. Add one tablespoon of one of the following and mix well: Aloe vera gel (to help heal the skin) Green tea (for antioxidants and anti-aging properties) Raw honey (for antibacterial properties and to promote healing) Once the mask is thoroughly mixed, use your fingertips to gently spread the mask over your skin. You can also dip a cotton-tipped swab in the mask mixture and spot-apply to blemishes. Do not leave the sea salt mask on for more than 10 minutes. Salt draws water out of your skin, and could leave it dry or irritated if you leave it on for too long. Rinse your face completely with cool or lukewarm water. Pat your face dry with a clean towel. Apply a non-comedogenic moisturizer. Do not apply this mask more than once a day. Always apply a moisturizer after using the sea salt mask. Most likely you will want to use this two to three times per week. Mix together three tablespoons + one teaspoon of sea salt with 10 tablespoons of hot water. Add 10 tablespoons of aloe vera gel, green tea, or honey. Pour the mixture into a clean spray bottle. Keep the bottle in the refrigerator to preserve the spray. Clearly label it so that no one tries to consume it. Use a gentle cleanser to pre-cleanse your face. Then apply the spray by closing your eyes and misting it over your face and neck. Allow the spray to stay on your skin for 10 minutes. Don't leave it longer than 10 minutes to avoid possible irritation. Rinse your face completely with cool or lukewarm water. Pat your face dry with a clean towel. Apply a non-comedogenic moisturizer. Add two cups of sea salt to very warm or hot water as you fill up your bathtub. Adding salt while the water is still running will help the salt dissolve. You can use table salt in a pinch, but it will not have the additional minerals of sea salt and will not work as well. Soak in the bath for up to 15 minutes. For facial acne, wet a washcloth in the salt water and place it over your face for 1015 minutes. Keep your eyes closed; salt water can sting your eyes. Rinse off the sea salt water with cool fresh water. Pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Apply a non-comedogenic moisturizer to your skin.

SUMMARY: Avoid overdoing any salt treatment. Make a sea salt mask. Apply the sea salt mask to your face. Leave on for 10 minutes. Make a sea salt facial spray. Pre-cleanse your face. Bathe in sea salt water.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Having a clear understanding of your anxiety will help you reduce it. Jot down a few reasons why you feel nervous about your speech. Try to dig into specific reasons. For example, if you write down that you're worried that you'll look stupid in front of a crowd, think about why you think you'll look stupid. Is it because you worry that your information is wrong? Once you know this, you can spend more time researching and learning your topic. When you think negative thoughts about yourself and your performance, your anxiety will grow. If you don't have confidence in yourself, you may think, how will your audience have confidence in you? When you catch yourself thinking negatively, stop yourself. Replace it with a positive thought. For example, you might think, "I'll forget my entire speech. I don't know what I'm doing." Stop this thought and replace it with, "I know my topic. I've done lots of research. Plus, I will have my speech written down and I can look at it when I need to. And if I stumble over a few places, that's okay." The fear of public speaking is known as glossophobia. About 80% of the population gets anxious about speaking in public. This group feels nervous, has clammy hands, has a racing heartbeat, and feels jittery. Know that it's perfectly normal to feel this way before a speech. While it can be an uncomfortable experience, know that you will get through it. And each time you give a speech, you'll get more accustomed to the experience.

SUMMARY:
Write down reasons why you're anxious. Quiet your inner critic. Know that you're not alone.