Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Keep trying new things. Exercise. Journal. Read fiction. Play games that require reasoning skills. Create.

Answer: A great way to improve reasoning skills is to keep trying new things. The mind is like any other muscle. It requires exercise and stimulation. Make a point of trying out new hobbies and activities on a regular basis. Pick activities that are vastly different from one another. If you're already an outdoor enthusiast, instead of taking up hiking consider learning to crochet. If you're big into crafts and working with your hands, consider trying to do crossword puzzles or Sudoku in your spare time. Take classes if possible. Taking a pottery class or poetry class at a local community center can be a fun way to challenge your brain and encourage you to try new things. Physical exercise actually has an effect on memory and thinking. Many studies indicate the parts of the brain responsible for thinking and reasoning are bigger in those who exercise regularly. Also, exercise reduces stress and anxiety and boosts mood, which can make it easier to concentrate and learn. Strive to incorporate regular physical activity into your day-to-day routine. This can lead to an improvement in critical thinking skills. While researchers are still unsure if one form of exercise is better than another, some research indicates aerobic exercise is most helpful to mental stimulation. Daily journaling can actually help improve critical thinking skills. In addition to helping you revisit your day, journaling encourages reflection and thought. Writing is an active endeavor. It forces you to expand and explore your thoughts. Keeping a journal that details your day, your feelings, and anything you thought about throughout the day can make you a more introspective, aware person. This can lead to higher reasoning skills. Make time to journal every day. Schedule regular journaling time into your day-to-day life as you would brushing your teeth, showering, and eating dinner. It may be helpful to schedule journal time after an activity you're accustom to doing every day, as this will make it easier to remember to keep up with your journal. Reading in general is great for improving critical thinking. However, fiction specifically can allow you to be more comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity. This can lead to more sophisticated thinking as well as more creativity. Fiction can force you to become more insightful about other perspectives due to the focus on character. This can make you more in tune to the cultures, belief systems, and skill sets of those around you. You may be better at, say, reasoning with those around you as you'll have a greater capacity for empathy. Black and white thinking is also lessened through reading fiction. People who read fiction over time may have more sophisticated thought patterns as they're able to navigate and accept the ambiguity in a variety of situations. There are a variety of games that require you to reason. Strategic board games, games like chess, and word games all help reasoning skills. Look for board games that rely on more than just look. Explore in depth strategy games where decision making is a key part of the process. Schedule a regular game night with friends and aim to play games that require thought and attention. Clue and Risk require critical thought. Games like Scrabble and Boggle teach you to analyze information quickly. Chess and checkers all require reasoning skills. Consider joining or starting a chess club. Consider games you can play on your own. You can play certain card games alone online. Purchase a Rubik's Cube and spend time trying to solve it. Forcing yourself to create on a regular basis can improve reasoning skills. You don't necessarily have to be highly adept at a creative activity but forcing the mind to try new things can increase reasoning skills. Try to play a musical instrument. Take up drawing. Write a poem. Compose a short song.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Schedule time alone together. Pay special attention to your appearance for a date. Make time to play. Hold hands. Flirt more Remain intimate. Revisit your courtship. Create traditions.

Answer: It can seem strange to schedule a date with your own partner, but it is important to keep your relationship a priority. Sometimes the only way to do that is to work it in to your schedule intentionally. Invite your partner out on a date, take care of any necessary details like babysitting or transportation, and make it happen. See if you can make it a routine, such as Saturday night dates. This can offer you an opportunity to connect and talk about your week. If you've been with your partner for a long time, she has likely seen you at your best and your worst. While it is impractical (and perhaps unnecessary) for you to look your best whenever you're together, try getting "spruced up" before going out on a date together. Think about when you were first dating and you would spend extra time getting ready for the date so you could be sure to impress. Play and laughter create strong connections and reinforce relationships. If you set aside time to do things that make you feel happyand you do them togetheryou will likely feel closer to your partner. Try something new and fun together, or take some time to get out and do something silly. Some new things you could try together include trying new sports, ziplining, an obstacle course, mini-golf, a video game, a board or card game, or even attending a sporting event together. Get back to basic with your relationship and initiate some PG-rated intimacy in the form of hand-holding. You probably held hands with your partner when you were first dating, so why not now? Simple touching outside of the bedroom can often help you feel closer and revitalize the bond between you. and be kind. Think of love as an action. Every day, find ways to show your partner how much you care about them. Make it so that they couldn't ever forget that you love them. Don't let go of your sex life because you have other demands in your life. If necessary, plan or schedule your intimate moments. Build romance into your schedule, and talk about ways to revitalize your love life if it seems to be waning. You may consider visiting a sex therapist if you have trouble solving intimacy problems on your own. Go back to the place you met or where you had one of your first dates. If you have children now, go somewhere that you used to frequent before you had kids but haven't been in awhile. Going back to these places with your new perspective as an established couple can help you remember where you came from and appreciate how far you have come. Traditions can help couples (and families) establish shared experiences and viewpoints. Marking anniversaries, birthdays, or a day that is uniquely meaningful to you with a ritual or tradition can bring you together. It gives you the opportunity to reflect on past years and speculate about the future.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Clean and vacuum the area thoroughly. Weigh down the new boards for 24 hours if you used glue. Keep spare boards on hand for future repairs.

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Wipe up any excess glue with a rag. Vacuum up any sawdust that's been left behind. Store or discard any pieces of wood that you didn't use. Put away nails and tools. Glue can expand after it dries, which can lift the replacement boards and make them uneven with the original ones. To prevent the new boards from rising, cover them with heavy objects like books, potted plants, or tools. After 24 hours, remove the objects and enjoy your level floor. Store several pieces of spare flooring somewhere safe and climate controlled. That way, if you need to repair or replace a board in the future, you'll have the hardwood ready and waiting.