INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're dealing with an infection, getting plenty of rest will help your body recuperate. You will probably still have responsibilities to take care of, but try not to push yourself beyond what absolutely needs to get done. If you have a bacterial sinus infection, you may need and antibiotic as well as mucoactive agents to dry up the mucus, such as Mucinex. Drinking an adequate amount of water daily will cause mucus to lose its thickness and help clear the nasal passages. Caffeine-free tea and soup are common cold remedies for this reason. Try sipping on peppermint tea or eating some pineapple. The menthol in peppermint and the bromelain in pineapple might help to reduce the coughing mucus causes. Caffeinated and alcoholic beverages, by contrast, can increase mucus production and dehydrate the body. Wet a clean washcloth with warm water and squeeze out the excess water. Then, cover the nose and cheeks with the hot washcloth compress. The heat from the washcloth will loosen the mucus and reduce the pain caused by congestion. Heat will help dilute the mucus (which is mostly solid in nature), resulting in easier release when you blow your nose. The steam from the shower opens up your nasal passages, which allows mucus to pass through easily. Taking warm showers will also help dry up mucus because the steam is able to open up the nasal passages so that mucus can easily pass through. Remember that during nasal congestion the nasal passages are all blocked up, and steam works with heat to thin the mucus, allowing for easier mechanical release. Steam inhalation also works boil a pot of water, then remove it from the heat. Get a blanket or any cloth that can cover your face and the pot of boiling water, and inhale the steam so that it can loosen the mucus. Be very careful not to burn yourself on the pot or the hot steam; keep your face at least 12 inches above the water. Try adding a few drops of essential oils such as tea tree oil, peppermint oil, or eucalyptus oil to help open up your sinuses. You may also find that using a humidifier helps ease your symptoms.

SUMMARY: Rest. Increase your fluid intake. Apply a hot compress. Take a hot shower.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's much easier to sleep in a dark room. Close your blinds or curtains, and keep your door shut to block light from the rest of the house. You'll be sleeping during brighter hours than usual, so do what you can to make up for it. If your curtains are thin, try slinging a blanket over your curtain rod. Ever go from tired to wide awake in ten minutes? This happens when your body moves to the next part of it sleep cycle. Typically, the cycle lasts about three hours. If you track the times you feel most tired, you can go to bed at that time to get better sleep. Set an alarm for a time when you usually feel awake, and there's a better chance that you'll avoid morning grogginess. Most people sleep best in a cool room, kept at roughly 65F (18C). Adjust the thermostat and bedclothes until you are comfortable. You should be warm enough to fall asleep comfortably, but not so warm that you sweat or kick off the blankets in the night. Try warmer or cooler pajamas, sleeping without pajamas, or using a hot water bottle. If you usually shower right before bed, try showering an hour in advance instead. This gives you time to cool down. Noise can make it difficult to fall asleep, or lead to a restless night. Mask it by running a fan, or a radio set to static. Some people enjoy falling asleep to relaxing music. This will make you tired in the morning, but it's a risky strategy. If you have trouble sleeping in, there's the chance you'll get up anyway and end up with a nasty sleep debt. Exposure to daylight earlier in the day can help keep your body synchronized with the day-night cycle. Outdoor exercise may be particularly effective, so you don't go to bed full of excess energy. While some people can exercise right before bed, many people find it difficult to sleep until they've cooled down. Sleeping pills will knock you out, but overuse can lead to addiction or an inability to sleep without them. Many sleeping medications lead to serious side effects or allergic reactions in some users. Use these only for short-term problems. If you have serious trouble sleeping, visit a doctor and ask about more effective medication. Melatonin is a safer option, but not as powerful. It's usually most effective at fixing jet lag or another disrupted sleep schedule. It may not be your best bet for a one-time sleep-in. Most over the counter sleeping medications are antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine or doxylamine, sometimes combined with painkillers or alcohol. Side effects such as next-day drowsiness or dizziness are common, and it's unclear whether these are even effective. Prescription-strength drugs are usually benzodiazepines. These can lead to severe addiction and withdrawal symptoms, and will only work while you are taking them. Most other prescription-strength drugs have not been around long enough to gather complete data on effectiveness or side effects. Talk to your doctor about zaleplon (Sonata), zolpidem (Ambien), and eszopiclone (Lunesta) and ask for recent information.

SUMMARY: Block morning sunlight. Track your sleep cycles. Adjust the temperature and bedding. Play white noise or relaxing music. Consider staying up late. Spend time outdoors during daylight hours. Treat sleeping pills with caution.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Many people who need writers for wiki pages or articles will search for freelance writers to create them. There are many websites that post jobs for freelancers and these can be a great place to start your search. Try looking for postings that need wiki editors or creators to get started. https://www.upwork.com/o/jobs/browse/skill/wikipedia/ can be a good place to look. Search for any positions that require you to edit or create a wiki page or pages. Carefully review any jobs you find to make sure you are qualified and capable of doing them. Once you've found a position you believe you are qualified for, you can apply for it. You'll need to create a profile on the site you are using to look for gigs, filling in your contact information and qualifications. Keep in mind, others will be applying for the job as well, so you'll want to present yourself as best you can. Make sure you are qualified and feel capable of fulfilling the tasks required by the position. You'll need to fill out your profile with personal contact information and your qualifications. Apply fast. There will be many other people looking to secure the position. You'll need to compete with others when stating your rate of pay. If you won the bid for the position, you can begin working with your client to learn more about their needs. The job listing will have provided the basics. However, now is the time to ask your client for more detailed information about the job. Make sure you learn exactly what they want before getting to work. Make sure you understand the details of the job. It's a good idea to stay in regular contact with your client during the project. Always ask if you have a question about something. Sending regular updates to your client can be a good idea. After you feel you have a good understanding of the client's needs, you can begin writing their content. Stick to the client's guidelines as you work to build the content that they have requested. Try to work efficiently to meet the deadlines and schedules that your client will have provided. When you are finished with the task, submit the work for final approval with your client. After you have submitted the wiki work to your client and they have approved it, you can collect your payment. Make sure you are paid the correct amount you agreed to before accepting the job. If everything is in order, you can collect your payment and begin looking for your next wiki building job. Make sure you know how your client plans on paying you and provide them with any information necessary. Ask your client if you can use your work as part of your portfolio.

SUMMARY:
Check online for freelance postings. Put in your bid for the posting. Talk with your client. Produce the Wiki article. Receive your payment.