Problem: Article: It can help to have an outside perspective while coming up with possible choices and consequences. Ask a trusted friend to brainstorm with you to make your list. Explaining and defining emotions is a complex and often painful process. This is why the majority of work done in psychotherapy targets these issues. A therapist is trained in moving you through processes of deeper emotional clarity. They are also skilled at spotting aspects that don't match up, which we are often unaware of. The subtleties can shed light on how you truly feel. If you find that you are continually in a situation you cannot resolve, seek out professional help to work through your patterns. You may also want to seek help if you feel there is an unproductive pattern with how you approach situations. Additionally, if you find that a person or situation brings up feelings from the past, you will want to seek a professional to help you sort through your feelings. A therapist can help you identify complex emotions, even the emotions that are hard to admit. A therapist can aid you in obtaining the necessary skills to approach others in a productive way that is respectful to all parties.
Summary: Brainstorm with a trusted friend. See a counselor to resolve this particular situation. Address your own complex emotions.

Problem: Article: A fresh artichoke will be quite heavy and deep green. The artichoke should also have tight leaves that make a squeaking sound when squeezed together. The leaves should not look dry or split apart. Smaller artichokes tend to be more tender, but large artichokes have larger hearts, and the hearts are generally the sweetest, most flavorful part of the vegetable. Rinse well under cool, running water and pat dry with clean paper towels. Artichokes tend to hold a considerable amount of dirt and debris inside the tips of the leaves, so you should gently scrub the artichoke with your fingers as you rinse it to dislodge most of the dirt. You can also let the artichoke soak briefly in a bowl of cool water for a few minutes before rinsing it, but this is not strictly necessary. Rinsing is usually a sufficient way to clean an artichoke. Do not wash artichokes before storing them since doing so could cause them to spoil faster. Wait until immediately before you plan to steam the vegetable. . Use a sharp knife to cut off all but 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the stem. You could cut the stem off completely if you plant to serve the artichokes upright. Artichoke stems are edible, but they tend to be bitter, so many people prefer not to eat them. Use your fingers to strip the bottom leaves from the artichoke. You should be able to remove them with your fingers, but if you have a hard time, cut the leaves away with a knife or scissors. You only need to remove the small, fibrous leaves from the very bottom of the artichoke. You do not need to remove the outer leaves along the side. Hold the artichoke on its side with one hand and use your other hand to cut off 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the pointed top with a sharp knife. This step is not strictly necessary, but removing the tip can make the artichokes safer and easier to eat. Use sharp kitchen scissors to snip off the prickly tips from the remaining outer leaves along the sides. The leaves themselves are good to eat, but these prickly portions can scrape your mouth and taste unpleasant. Rub one-half of a cut lemon over all the cut edges of each artichoke. Artichokes are prone to oxidation and browning once cut. Acids, like lemon juice, slow the oxidation process long enough for you to cook and serve the artichoke.
Summary: Choose good artichokes. Wash the artichokes. Slice off the stems Remove the outer leaves. Cut off the top, if desired. Trim the remaining leaf tips. Treat with lemon.

Problem: Article: Most gloves and pads are made of leather and need a detergent with a pH of less than 10. Mix the detergent with water and dip a washcloth in the solution. Wipe the pads and gloves with the washcloth, removing any dirt and debris. Adding a tablespoon of fabric softener to the detergent solution can help eliminate odors and make your pads and gloves flexible. You can check your detergent's pH levels by reading the label, checking online, or contacting its manufacturer. Do not put your pads or gloves in the dryer, as this can damage any leather or plastic pieces. Instead, stuff the pads or gloves with a washcloth or newspaper and let them dry overnight. Wash the lacrosse uniform after every game and practice to keep it fresh. Put your lacrosse uniform in the washing machine and turn it to the gentle cycle with cold water. You can use regular laundry detergent to clean the uniform, but do not add any fabric softener if your uniform is made of spandex. Most fabric softeners restrict the elasticity of spandex. Washing the uniform with other clothes is okay so long as they can handle the gentle cycle with cold water. You can machine wash the pads and gloves as well, but use a non-acidic detergent. Put your uniform in the dryer immediately after your washing cycle ends. Set the dryer to low heat and check its dryness after the cycle ends. If the uniform is still damp, start another cycle and repeat the process as needed. Do not dry clean or iron your lacrosse uniform, as doing either can discolor the fabric.
Summary:
Hand-wash your pads and gloves with a non-acidic detergent. Let your pads and gloves air-dry. Machine wash the uniform. Tumble dry your uniform.