Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get rid of the material excess in your life. Downsize your home. Eliminate your debt. Change your expectations.

Answer: This includes things that take up space and cost money. People who successfully work and travel are usually comfortable with living light rather than being loaded down with possessions. If you have an expensive car that requires expensive insurance, you will be required to always make money to pay for that car. Having less possessions means you have more freedom to make enough to live and travel as you like. Living in a large home was a huge part of the American Dream for so long, but now more and more people are realizing the benefits of inhabiting smaller spaces. The smaller the space is, the less room you have for excessive material possessions too, so it will aid you in the whole process of downsizing your life. Living in a smaller home means less maintenance for you, less stress about the upkeep of your home, and probably less money each month in rent or mortgage. Having the freedom to travel because of learning to live with less often means getting rid of your financial ties to your current home location. It is much easier to travel freely when you don't have a mortgage, credit card debt, or a car payment weighing you down and always pulling you back home. Try to limit your spending on frivolous luxuries so that you can put some extra money toward your debt each month. This will help you pay it off sooner so you can have more freedom to travel. If you plan on traveling for extended periods of time, it might even make sense to sell some of your possessions in order to pay your debts down. For example, if you wanted to move abroad for a while, you might sell your car (since you won't be using it anyways) to help you get your debt to a manageable level. We live in a consumer culture that is obsessed with always looking for the next big thing the newest car, the biggest house, the nicest clothes, etc. If you maintain these kinds of expectations and desires for your life, it will be hard for you to be satisfied by living with less. Work on realizing that happiness isn't achieved through material possessions and that living with less might help you create a more sustainable, more enjoyable life. But to make this work, you'll need to let go of those old expectations.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pay attention to the musical arraignment in your favorite sad songs. Adjust your melody and lyrics. Sing your song and see if there's room for improvement.

Answer: Return to the sad songs you were listening to while hunting for inspiration. Look up the sheet music that goes along with these songs and pay attention to what notes and chords the songwriters used. Do these songs use a fast or slow tempo? How do you feel when you hear these songs? Why? How does the music push for feelings of sadness and pain? It can also be helpful to look up the sheet music for these songs. Learn to play your favorite sad songs on a piano, guitar, or other instrument. This will help you get a sense of how to compose your own melody. After studying various sad songs, play around with your guitar, piano, or other instrument. Strum or play along as you mouth your lyrics, trying to find the right chords, keys, and tones to match the song. It might take some practice and dedication before you find something that works for you. You may have to adjust your lyrics and melody as you go to get the song to work. For example, the melody may not have enough beats for all the lyrics to fit. You'll either have to shorten your lyrics or add to the melody a bit. Remember, a melody does not have to complex, especially if you are a beginning songwriter. Try to keep the melody simple, using a few basic chords or notes throughout. As you write more songs, you can experiment with more complex music. Once you've written the musical accompaniment, sing your song. You might want to make a recording and play it back to yourself. Ask a friend or family member for feedback. Specifically, ask how your friend or family members feels when he or she hears the song. If the song is not coming off as sad, you may have to tweak some of the lyrics or melody a bit to better convey the feeling. It can take quite a few drafts before you get a song where you want it.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get a cutting utensil.

Answer: You'll need something that can cut through small leaf stems and roots, such as a knife from your kitchen. Scissors can also be used, and if you've let a big plant go for a while, you many need shears to tame it. Sterilize kitchen knives before using them on your plant. You can do this by rubbing alcohol on the blade, and letting it dry.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Stay positive. Keep them talking about themselves. Be witty. Find common ground. Avoid over-sharing. End on a good note.

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People are more likely to stay and interact with you when you keep the conversation positive. Don't expect that people will dislike you or try to get away. Keep the conversation positive, and keep yourself friendly and approachable. Even if you feel nervous or don't have the best self-esteem, try to come off as confident. Trying to back out of a conversation or coming off as fearful will make others want to leave the conversation early. If you're nervous, fake it until you make it. For most people, once they see that you're willing to listen, they can talk for hours. In general, people like to talk about themselves, their ideas, and their interests. Use this knowledge to your advantage and keep the focus on the other person. Show an interest in what they are saying by nodding or responding with comments like "Really?" People are often charmed by people who make them laugh. However, they may not want to sit there and listen to joke after joke. Instead of using outright humor, offer a sample of wit that suits the context. For example, if the two of you are waiting, you might casually say, "Gee, if I'd known the wait would be so long, I would have packed a picnic lunch. If you hear my stomach growl, forgive me." People are attracted to those who seem to "get" them so pay close attention to any mutual interests or opinions you have with the other person. Use this common ground to emphasize how you are alike and build a stronger connection with the other person. For example, you might say, "I feel the same way!" or "How ironic? I grew up in a small town, too." Unless you want to inadvertently push others away, stick to light or neutral topics during your initial conversation. Although it's perfectly acceptable to make a major disclosure with a close friend, it's frowned upon to do the same with a virtual stranger. Over-sharing tends to make others uncomfortable. It would be consider inappropriate, for instance, to tell a person you just met that you are dealing with a troubling medical condition. Don't be afraid to show some vulnerability about subjects that naturally come up. This can help build trust. Sharing too much information all at once, though, can be off-putting. The key to an overall pleasant interaction with a stranger is knowing when to cut the conversation short. Check out their body language. Are they turning away from you or seemingly distracted by their phone or a book? If so, this might be a signal to part ways. Be sure to end the conversation in a positive light. For instance, even if things started to become awkward or quiet, it might be nice to make your exit by reminding the person of your connection. Say something like, "It was nice meeting you, Joy. I hope you think of me the next time you eat rocky road ice cream."