INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One of the best ways to avoid become anxious during a long wait, is to do something else at the same time to occupy you. One of the most frustrating aspects of waiting can be the sense that you are losing valuable time, so you can tackle this by filling this time with another activity to help the time pass more quickly. This won't always be practical, depending on the situation, but here are some examples to keep in mind: If you are being kept on-hold on the phone, use the time to answer some emails. If you are waiting for an appointment, read a book or newspaper, or play a game on your phone. If you are stuck in traffic, don't sit there and stew, put on some music, an audiobook, or a language tape and try to make the most of it. Finding ways to distract yourself is a tried and tested way of keeping impatience at bay and helping time pass. Research has suggested, however, that this technique can backfire if you are trying very hard to consciously distract yourself from the wait. Trying to force yourself not to feel anxious can prompt even greater anxiety. Accept that you will have to wait and there is nothing you can do about it. Take a minute to relax before you find something that will occupy you for a while. There is evidence which suggests that waiting for something with other people can help the time pass quicker. For this to work, it's important that the people are engaging with each other, talking about what they are waiting for and sharing their excitement in a positive way. For example, a group of fans waiting to get a newly released video game might have a fun time in the queue together. Being stuck in a long silent queue will not work in the same way. Equally, being stuck in a waiting room with people who are angry and impatient will not make the time go faster. Look for a more positive engagement with other people. If you have a very long wait for something, it can help to break it up into smaller chunks. Identifying short term goals and focussing on achieving these rather than the final end goal can help you to avoid becoming impatient. Setting small goals that you can achieve can help you to feel like you are taking control of your life, while also distracting you from the long wait that you cannot do anything to shorten. For example, if you are growing impatient to find out whether or not you have been accepted to your first choice college, you can give yourself small goals to reach each week in the meantime. This could be anything from learning 20 new words in a foreign language to mastering a new card trick.

SUMMARY: Occupy your time. Don't try too hard. Wait with other people. Break up a long wait.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Your doll can be whatever size you want it to be, but something around 7 inches (18cm) would be ideal. You can also use another flat object, such as a book, DVD case, or a plastic lid. The width of the cardboard does not matter too much, but the wider it is, the more yarn it will be able to hold.
Summary: Cut a piece of cardboard to the height you want the doll to be.

Carefully review concentrations of vitamins and other ingredients in all supplements. Buy only supplements that abide by recognized manufacturing standards. Search for a supplement that uses purified sources and can provide full detail about concentrations of mercury, heavy metals, and other potential contaminants. Look for supplements that are endorsed or reviewed by the USP (US Pharmacopeial Convention) this will be noted on the label. The USP ensures high quality standards for ingredients and manufacturing practices for supplement companies. Also, examine the levels of Vitamins A and D to make sure that you will not be consuming higher levels of them than is advisable. Most adults should not exceed 10000 IU of Vitamin A and 5000 IU of Vitamin D each day. Not all cod liver oil supplements are created equal. You may have to try several varieties before finding one that most appeals to you and meets quality standards There is no nutritional difference between the two types of supplements. However, capsules can be slightly more expensive. Whether you take a capsule or a liquid version of cod liver oil is purely a decision of preference. Liquid supplements often have a noticeable fishy taste, which can often be avoided by taking a supplement in capsule form. Belching a fishy smell or taste is a common side effect of both supplement forms. Consider chilling your cod liver oil capsules or liquid if the taste is not pleasant. Dietary supplements (including vitamins, minerals, protein and herbal supplements) are not approved by the FDA prior to marketing and distribution to the public. It's important to be aware of how a supplement may make you feel. Common side effects of cod liver oil supplements include: belching, bad breath, heart burn and nose bleeds. High or excessive doses may cause: increased chance of bleeding, disrupted blood clotting, nausea, loose stools, toxic levels of Vitamin A and D, and hypotension.
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One-sentence summary -- Read the labels. Choose either a liquid or capsules. Read about possible side effects.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Don't try to minimize their feelings or tell them that they should "just get over it." Doing this will only make them more upset. Instead, try to validate how they are feeling. Try saying something like, "I can tell that you are feeling upset. What's going on?" The last thing a person in a bad mood wants is to be confronted. Instead of helping the situation, it will only add fuel to the fire. If you must get to the bottom of the problem, you can do it in a gentle way. Let's say your friend has been in a funk for a whole week. Instead of saying, "Why are you acting like this," you could say, "I really want to understand what's going on." This comes off as less defensive. Your friend still may not want to talk about it, but you likely won't have upset them even more. Hearing nice things about yourself is often an instant mood-lifter. Saying something nice to the person who is in a bad mood may lift them out of their funk. It can also help bring you closer together during this unhappy time. You can thank the person for helping you earlier in the day or compliment them on their appearance to try to help them feel happier. This nice gesture may help them snap out of it. Tell your partner "I really appreciated you coming to my event last night. I know you have been stressed with the upcoming deadline. It means a lot that you took time out to support me." You can also invite them to do something they might enjoy, such as going for a walk or playing a game. You may be able to end the bad mood by having fun with it. The type of humor you use depends on the person's personality. If, however, you know that humor won't work well with this person, then you should probably avoid it. For instance, your coworker storms through the office after a bad performance review. It may not be a good idea to say "Who lit a fire under you?" jokingly. However, if your coworker spilled coffee on the briefings and got really upset, it may be well-timed to say, "You have just used your last screw-up for the week. Please refill your "screw-up" card now for more credits." Sometimes what seems to be the cause of the bad mood isn't actually what's really going on. Try and take a step back from the situation and attempt to determine what could be the problem. Perhaps the person has a headache, is having a bad time at home, couldn't sleep the night before, or just found out they have a serious condition. These problems could contribute to the bad mood that you've walked in on.

SUMMARY:
Validate how they are feeling. Avoid confronting them. Try flattery. Use humor. Look for the underlying cause.