INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Think about whether you feel comfortable and safe in your living conditions. If you feel your housing is not safe or stable, this can negatively affect your quality of life. You also may not feel your living area is comfortable due to high crime, a lack of community, or rising housing costs. Consider questions like: "Is your living condition within your means and income?" "Do you feel your living conditions are sound and stable?" "Do you feel safe in your neighborhood or area?" Your quality of life can also be measured by how easy it is for you to get treatment for any health issues or to make an appointment with your doctor. If your quality of life is high, you should not feel worried about being able to afford healthcare or to get medical treatment for an issue when you need it. You should also feel you have access to education that is high quality and affordable, especially higher education. You should be able to go to school and get a good education without having to worry about debt, funding, or your safety. Personal security and safety is another key aspect of a high quality of life. You should feel you are physically safe, where you do not have to worry about experiencing violence when you are in public or at home. You should also have economic safety, where you feel you have a good income and enough financial support to live. Things like war, conflict, and famine can all negatively affect your sense of security and safety. High crime can also make you feel less secure or safe in your country. On a social level, your quality of life is often high if you have a strong sense of community and good interpersonal relationships. You may be close to your family or cultivate strong friendships in person and online. You may have strong ties to members of your community and your neighbors. You should also feel you have a handful of people you can count on and reach out to when you need help or support. A feeling of community and strong social ties can often boost your quality of life, even if you do not have a high income or an ideal living situation. Another key aspect of a high quality of life is feeling like you have clear goals and aspirations in life. You should feel your life has meaning beyond day to day habits or rituals. You may find a sense of purpose in your job, your community, or your work. Having a strong sense of purpose and meaning often translates to a high quality of life, especially long-term. If you feel you do not have a strong sense of purpose or meaning, you may try investing in your social interactions or relationships to improve it. Often, focusing on one aspect of your quality of life and improving it can then improve your quality of life overall.

SUMMARY: Examine the quality of your living conditions. Think about your access to healthcare and education. Evaluate how secure and safe you feel in your country. Analyze your social interactions and relationships. Think about your sense of purpose and meaning in life.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Committing to a start date adds structure to your plan. For example you might choose an important day such as a birthday or holiday, or just pick a date you like. Pick a date within the next 2 weeks. This gives you time to prepare and start on a day that isn't stressful, important, would otherwise lead you to smoke. Decide which method you would want to use, like quitting cold turkey, or slowing/reducing your use. Quitting cold turkey means that you completely stop smoking without looking back. Reducing your use means smoking less and less until you've stopped. If you pick reducing your means, be specific about when and by how much you will reduce your use. For example, it might be simple like saying, "I will reduce my use by one cigarette every two days." You'll have a better chance of success if you combine counseling and medication with stopping, regardless of which method you choose. Have a plan in advance for when cravings strike. You might try hand-to-mouth. This describes the action of moving your hand to your mouth for smoking. Have a replacement to fulfill this need. Try snacking on low-calorie snacks, like raisins, popcorn, or pretzels, when this urge comes up. You might try exercising to combat cravings. Go for a walk, clean the kitchen, or do some yoga. You might also try to control your impulses by squeezing a stress ball or chewing gum when cravings hit.
Summary: Choose a date for when your plan will start. Pick a method. Prepare for cravings.

Pour the water into a large pot and place it over high heat on the stove. Add a heavy pinch of salt to the water as it comes to a boil. Use 2USqt (1.9l) of water for every 8-10 pierogiesroughly 1216oz (340450g). Place the skillet over medium heat and add butter, olive oil, or a combination of the two. Preheat the pan and oil for 2-3 minutes. This amount of oil is sufficient for 16oz (450g) of pierogies (about 12 pierogies).
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One-sentence summary -- Bring 2USqt (1.9l) or more of salted water to a boil. Heat 0.25c (59ml) of butter and/or oil in a large skillet.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Traditionally, male vampires would slick their hair back. Put a quarter sized amount of gel or pomade into your hands and run it through your hair to slick it back. Run a comb through your hair to finish off the look.

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Slick your hair back with gel if you have short hair.