Problem: Article: The independence that comes with your ability to earn your own income, start your own bank account, and buy your own property is something women have been (and still are, in some parts of the world) deprived of. Question the assumption that you need to depend on others for financial security. Take a money management course, or learn the basics online. Make a budget for yourself so that you can meet your necessary expenses. Save about 10-20% of your income. Women are less likely than men to ask for a raise. When they do ask for a raise, they ask for less money than a man typically would. Fall back on your assertiveness training and don't be afraid to ask for the raise that you deserve.
Summary: Foster financial independence, to the extent that's possible in your circumstances. Don't be afraid to ask for a raise.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Organization and consistent routines will help you stay on top of your daily activities and projects. Buy a planner that has plenty of space to write daily notes. Before you go to bed, look at your calendar for the next day. Then you will know what to anticipate and what you need to get done. Thinking about the overall picture can be overwhelming. Break down a large project into small manageable pieces that can be accomplished readily. Make a to-do list for each project. Then write down the steps that will accomplish the full project. Cross them off as you finish each one. Clutter can contribute to feeling overwhelmed and distracted. Reduce the amount of material sitting around on counters and shelves. Throw out junk mail right away, and get yourself removed from mailing lists for catalogs and credit card offers. Get online bank statements instead of paper copies. You may find yourself getting overwhelmed if you constantly have to look for your keys and wallet. Choose a spot where you will always put your keys, such as on a key hook by the door.

SUMMARY: Use a daily planner. Break up large projects into smaller ones. Get rid of clutter. Have designated places for important items.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Understand that being a parent is a difficult task and that parenthood can be a stressful endeavor. Empathizing with the difficulties of parenthood can help you better understand and therefore please your own parents. While parenting can be a fulfilling task for many, it can also be stressful especially during the early years. Your parents worked hard to raise you, so show them love and appreciation in return. Psychological studies indicate parents are happier when they view their children as center to their lives, and the idea of being a parent as a key part of their identity. If you feel this is the case with your parents, keep that in mind. While you may have your own life, social group, and romantic interests to keep track of, your parents probably still view you as an essential component to their happiness. Try to understand this and keep them filled in on your personal and professional life. They're as invested in your happiness and success as you are. Regular communication is key to keeping your parents happy and making them feeling included in your life and your decisions. Talk to your parents when you've having a problem, but also talk to them when that problem is resolved. Your parents like to feel needed, even if you're an adult or young adult. Talking to them to vent or ask for advice helps them feel included in your life and decisions. However, do not only open up when something is wrong. This will feel like a one-sided relationship. Make sure to stop by and talk once the problem is resolved Fill them in on your day-to-day life when you see them. Talking need not always be in response to a major life event or emergency. Simple chatting is also key to a strong, healthy relationship with your parents that will keep them happy. If you live at home, make sure to talk to your parents at meals or after work or school. Answer their questions with more than just a "yes" or "no" answer and ask them about their day as well. Communication should go both ways, and your parents will feel happy if they feel like you're invested in knowing about their lives as well. If you've moved out of your parents place but are still in the same town, find time to visit. Having a weekly dinner is a helpful way to assure regular visits. You can go out to eat or volunteer to cook. Your parents will appreciate having a meal prepared rather than having to go to the trouble themselves. Another great weekly ritual can be a movie or TV night. If there's a show you all enjoy, you can plan on taking time to watch it together each week. If there's a movie theater nearby, you could make a point of seeing a show every Sunday afternoon or Tuesday night. Spontaneous visits can also be a great way to please your parents. If you find yourself with nothing to do on a Friday night, stop by your parents place after dinner. If you know your dad has a long lunch break Wednesdays, stop by the house to say "Hi." Your parents will appreciate you occasionally helping them out with chores or other tasks around the house. Do some basic household chores. Try to do so without being asked first. Something simple, like taking out the garbage or doing the dishes, can be a big help if your parents have had a busy day or week. When fall or spring rolls around, volunteer to help out with the yard work. Bagging leaves, mowing the lawn, and watering the garden are all tasks your parents might need help with, especially if they're getting older. Pay for meals once in awhile. If you're financially secure, try to pick up the bill for a family dinner now and again. Even if your parents don't need to save money, they'll appreciate it on principle. You're doing something nice for them to show them you care.
Summary: Strive for empathy. Communicate regularly. Find time to visit. Help out when you can.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A mirror shine is an ultra-glossy finish on leather. It is a common finish on dress shoes. If you have a pair of shoes or other leather item that has a wax mirror shine on it, then you might need to purchase a special product to get the wax off. Purchase a bottle of leather wax remover in the shoe department of a store or online. Apply the product to a rag or soft cloth and wipe it over the surface of the leather. Continue to apply and wipe the surface until the mirror glaze is completely gone. Mirror glaze can be difficult to remove. Press hard as you wipe down the surface of the leather item. Fill an empty spray bottle about 1/4 to 1/2 full with rubbing alcohol. Then, spray a light layer of alcohol all over your leather item. Apply enough alcohol so that the item is damp but not drenched. Allow the alcohol to dry completely to give your leather a dull, weathered look. You can also use a toothbrush dipped in rubbing alcohol to apply it to hard-to-reach spots. Alcohol dries quickly, so you should notice the effect within 5 minutes of applying the product. Acetone nail polish remover can lighten or even remove the dyes used to color your leather. Pour a small amount of acetone nail polish remover onto a cotton ball or soft cloth, and rub the cotton ball or cloth over any spots you want to lighten. Focus on areas that might naturally fade first, such as the bottom corners of bags or the elbow creases of jackets. This technique will work differently depending on the quality and color of the dye. You may not be able to completely remove the color on a dark leather item.
Summary:
Use a wax stripping product to remove a mirror shine. Spray the item with rubbing alcohol to create a dull, weathered look. Apply acetone nail polish remover to remove color and shine.