Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Eat a hearty breakfast with plenty of fiber and protein. Know exactly where your test center is and how long it takes to get there. Don't drink too much water or coffee.

Answer: Oatmeal, yogurt, granola, and eggs are all good choices. Peanut butter is a good source of protein. Fresh fruit is a nice supplement and gives lot of natural sugar. Avoid processed sugars and refined carbohydrates like those found in doughnuts, muffins, and other pastries; those are likely to give you a brief energy surge and a deep "crash" later in the day. The last thing you need is to be worrying about whether or not you'll be late for the exam. Have your destination planned out ahead of time so you can focus on staying calm and remembering your facts. Unwanted bathroom breaks will take time away from your test so just drink enough to keep yourself hydrated.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Recognize ways you have solved similar issues. Find ways others have solved the problem. Identify possible options. Think about the problem abstractly. Approach the situation from a different angle. Imagine that the problem is solved.

Answer: Chances are, you've encountered a similar problem in the past. Identify times in the past that you have dealt with your issue or a similar issue. What did you do? Did it work? What else might have helped? Write all of these thoughts down on paper or on the computer. If you haven't had this problem in the past, it will be helpful to identify how others have solved the issue. How did they go about finding a solution? Was their solution straightforward and simple or did it involve multiple aspects and components? Observe and ask questions. Watch the way others perform. Ask others how they have solved similar problems. Once you have researched possible options or solutions to the issue, you can begin to bring these ideas together, organize, and evaluate them. Compile a list of all possible solutions. Write down every way to solve the problem you can think of. In the example of procrastination, your list might involve: keeping a strict schedule, prioritizing tasks, writing daily reminders of important tasks, making realistic evaluations of time needed to complete projects, getting help when needed, and beginning a task at least one day earlier than needed. These are organizational and time management skills that can be learned. There will most likely be many ways to work toward solving the issue. You may also identify other behaviors that reduce the likelihood of procrastination such as: getting adequate sleep, exercising to cope with stress, and eating a healthy diet (to increase and maintain overall health). Thinking of the problem or question in a different way can open new paths in your brain. Your mind can have a new starting point to track in your memory or make connections within your brain. Try to think more broadly or abstractly about the issue. For example, if the issue is procrastination, another way you can think about it that perhaps you need stress in order to get things done. In this line of thinking, you will need to solve the problem of needing stress to perform instead of the procrastination itself. Consider philosophical, religious, cultural, and components of your issue. Think of potential solutions as if you were a child discovering the world for the first time. Try doing free writing or brainstorming in order to generate new ideas. Simply write down everything you think of in regards to possible solutions to the issue. Analyze your list and consider some of the options that you may not normally consider or that you think won't work. Consider alternative views that you normally wouldn't. Entertain outlandish suggestions from others and at least consider them as options. For example, if procrastination is a constant struggle, perhaps making someone else do your work for you might solve your issue. This may sound silly, but even the most outlandish ideas can have a grain of truth in them. For this idea, perhaps asking for help on difficult tasks is not something you considered because getting assistance seems impractical. However, getting help can be very helpful indeed. Do not set limits. Look at the absurd. The answer may go against convention. Take risks. Open-mindedness can be associated with taking appropriate risks, and learning from your mistakes. This is a useful technique called the "miracle question," which is an intervention used in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Imagining the effects of the solution can help individuals think about the possibility of achieving a solution. Imagine that a miracle occurred during the night and you woke up in the morning and this problem has magically disappeared. How would it feel? What would it look like? Work backwards from the solution and imagine what might have needed to happen in order for your problem to go away.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Press down on the plunger to shoot the cartridge.

Answer: Hold the pen gun sideways so the tip points in the direction you want to shoot. Press firmly on the plunger at the end of the pen to shoot the cartridge out. Only point the pen gun at a target. Avoid shooting any person or animal since you could cause them harm. Reset the gun by pushing the plastic piece back into the top section and reloading the ink cartridge.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take your blinds down Remove the fabric insert from fabric blinds. Wash your blinds thoroughly. Let the blinds dry.

Answer:
. When you paint your blinds, they need to be on a flat surface so you don't drip paint everywhere, which means you need to take them down. Alternatively, you may want to hang them up outside to paint to reduce the mess. Either way, you need to take them down from their indoor location. Usually, individual slats will unhook from the top. Some vertical blinds have a fabric insert, while others are just fabric on one side and vinyl on the other. If yours have the insert, pull it out before you start painting. You may need to slip a credit card between the slat and the fabric to get it going. If your blinds have been hanging up for any length of time, they likely have dirt and grime on them. Wash them with soapy, warm water. Dish soap works well for this purpose. It can be easier to take them outside to scrub. Some blinds are machine washable. Check the tag to make sure yours are. Coil them together in a pillowcase, and put them in the washing machine with a few towels. Use the gentle cycle, warm water, and detergent. Before painting, your blinds will need plenty of time to dry. If they're fabric, you may want to let them dry overnight. Lay them out flat, and turn them over after a few hours so both sides can dry. For vinyl blinds, you can wipe them down to speed up the process. The blinds should be completely dry before you start painting.