Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Perform reality testing against negative self-talk. Try to find alternative explanations for your beliefs. Reframe negative events to focus on effort, not fixed traits. See yourself as worthy Get help from a therapist.

Answer: If your self-talk is overly negative, it can lead to low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety. Tackle the unhelpful thoughts you have by looking for evidence to support or oppose these thoughts. For instance, you might think "I'm a loser." You might seek out evidence for or against this thought. Is this a factual thought? Are you jumping to conclusions? If you have any positive relationships in your life, that automatically discounts the notion that you're a loser. Sometimes, learned helplessness develops because you refuse to see that there are various explanations for life events. By looking for alternative explanations you will feel more empowered to change your situation. You might improve your mood, too. Let's say, you were passed up for a promotion at work. You might immediately think, "my boss doesn't like me." Take a step back, however, and try to see it another way. Perhaps the other person was simply more qualified. Or, maybe your boss passed you up because you don't seem ambitious about being promoted. If you suffer from learned helplessness, you may not give yourself credit for your successes. Yet, you probably blame yourself for all your failures. Learn to reframe negative events by changing your attributions to effort-based contributions instead of fixed personality traits. Instead of saying "I'm stupid because I screwed up the report" say "I could have tried harder. Next time, I will." This allows you to base your successes on effortwhich can always be enhancedversus stable traits like stupidity. . Generally, people with learned helplessness struggle with poor self-esteem. You may not recognize the power you have in your own life. You see yourself as a puppet when really you are the puppeteer. You must identify your strengths and believe in your potential. Write out a list of positive characteristics about yourself. Dig deep, using both minor and major traits. These might include "I am financially savvy" or "I am good with details." Keep this list within reach whenever you start to doubt your worthiness. Transforming from a helpless outlook to an empowered one is a challenge. The process is only complicated by depression, anxiety, abandonment issues, a history of abuse or extremely low self-esteem. If you are having trouble replacing your old beliefs, you may need to see a trained professional. Locate a therapist in your community who works with people with learned helplessness. Or, explain your circumstances to your primary care physician and ask for a referral.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Go to the emergency room if you have severe pain. Expect tests when you visit the doctor. Learn the diagnosis. Discuss antibiotics with your doctor.

Answer: If you have sudden, severe pain in your abdomen, you should visit the emergency room. Your appendix may have ruptured, which requires medical attention. Specifically, pay attention to pain in your lower right abdomen or pain that starts at your navel and moves to your lower abdomen. It generally gets worse if you move or cough. You may notice other symptoms, too, such as nausea, vomiting, fever, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or loss of appetite. Don't ignore the pain in your abdomen, even if you don't think it's severe enough to be appendicitis. It's better to get checked out by a medical professional just in case. If you're just having intermittent abdominal pain, you should still see the doctor. The most common test is an abdominal ultrasound to look for an inflamed appendix. You may also have blood tests, urine tests, a pelvic exam, and a rectal exam, depending on what your doctor suspects the problem is. If it is appendicitis, your doctor may take a wait and see approach, as long as your appendicitis hasn't burst or it isn't too inflamed. If you prefer this approach, talk it over with your doctor. In some cases, doctors are reaching for antibiotics to treat an inflamed appendix. About 3/4 of the time, the patient doesn't need to have their appendix out. The antibiotics help treat the inflammation and relieve the pain. If antibiotics don't help within 24 hours, you'll likely need to undergo surgery to have your appendix removed.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Navigate to http://www.hoodamath.com/games/growisland.html in a web browser. Allow Adobe Flash Player to access your web browser. Click English. Click Play. Click on the "Mechanical Engineering" icon. Click on the "Civil Engineering" icon. Click on the "Architecture" icon. Click on the "Aeronautics" icon. Click on the "Environmental Engineering" icon. Click on the "Electrical Engineering" icon. Click on the "Computer Science" icon. Click on the "Applied Chemistry" icon. Wait for the regular Ending to appear.

Answer: This is the website where you can play Grow Island. You need to Install the Adobe Flash Player in order to play Grow Island. If you see a grey screen that says "Select for Adobe Flash" or "Run Adobe Flash", click the center of the screen. A pop-up window will appear. Click the tab that says "Allow" or "Allow Once". If you are using Google Chrome, you will need to Enable Flash in the Settings menu. If you can't read the text on the screen, click English or the language of your choice. It's in the center of the screen. The game will begin. This is the icon located to the far right that resembles a bolt. A single bolt will appear on the island. It's the icon that resembles a pickaxe. A little man will use the pickaxe to construct a road on the island. It's the icon that resembles a pile of logs. The little man will use a paving machine to pave the dirt road. The logs will be placed on the cliffs on the right side of the island. It's the icon that resembles a steering wheel. The little man will use a sword to carve a dock on the left side of the island. A small house will appear on the right side of the island. It's the icon that resembles a red smokestack. The little man will build a river. He will then offer flowers to the woman living in the home. An automobile will appear on the island and start driving on the paved road, while the home grows larger in size. It's the icon that resembles a red and white battery. The little man will bulldoze a tunnel into the mountain. A ship will land at the dock. It's the icon that resembles a microchip. A computer will appear near the top of the island. A railroad will be built through the tunnel. A rocket ship will also appear on the island. It's the icon that resembles a Bunsen burner. The little man will enjoy a picnic lunch with his family while the island's technology continues to improve. You have now achieved maximum points, and have beat Grow Island. A congratulations message will appear on screen.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Shelve books upright. Keep books out of direct sunlight and in a cool area. Keep your books clean.

Answer:
Avoid shelving books too tightly or leaning against one another as this can cause lasting warping, structural damage, and cracking. When shelving, place books of similar height and length next to one another to avoid stressing the spine. Placing a book flat is an alternative to upright shelving. However, when shelving a book horizontally be sure to put as little weight on top of it as possible. Grab the middle of the spine when removing a book from a shelf to avoid damaging the head (top) and foot (bottom) of the spine. Place your books in a controlled climate to help prolong the book's quality. Sunlight, heat, and humidity can all have negative effects on the book's binding, structure, and page quality. Humidity can cause mildew to grow on your books. If you live in a particularly humid environment, and mildew begins to grow, simply wipe the mildew with a very dry cloth and leave the book in sunlight for 30-45 minutes. Be careful not to leave it longer as sunlight can cause the cover to fade. If a rare or fragile book grows mildew bring it to a specialist in book conservation. Clean your books regularly in order to prevent natural wear and tear and increase the quality of their storage. Dusting your books will help reduce permanent page and cover aging. Make sure to dust your books from the spine outward so dust does not settle behind the spine. Avoid storing books in plastic bags. Books need to breathe and plastic can cause molding or warping. Instead, try wrapping the book in acid-free cloth or purchases a book storage box.