INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Accepting your situation doesn't mean you have to like it or that you support the conditions that lead you there. Refusing to accept your current life, though, can have major consequences on your mental and physical health, leading to anxiety, chronic physical pain, or bodily harm caused by escapist behaviors like eating unhealthy foods or drinking too much alcohol. If you are in a situation that affects your well-being, then you might be using denial to cope with your feelings. You may need to seek professional help for certain types of denial, such as if you are in an abusive relationship or if you are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Try talking to a trustworthy friend to start moving towards acceptance and then find some tailored help for your situation. For example, if you have been denying that you have a problem controlling your drinking, but you drink on a daily basis and can't stop once you start, then you may need to admit you have a problem and enter a treatment program. If you have been denying that there is anything wrong with your relationship even though you have a verbally abusive partner, then you might need to ask your partner to visit a couples' counselor with you. . Denying a situation will not make it cease to exist. Denying can also have negative consequences, such as leading you to feel depressed or anxious. Some people also turn to substances to escape the pain caused by denying a situation. That is why the best way to move towards healing is to practice radical acceptance of a situation. Try creating an acceptance mantra for yourself and repeat it several times daily or whenever you have thoughts of denial. For example, you can say something like, "This is the situation. I may not like it, but I can't change it." To fully accept some situations, it is important to acknowledge the role that you played in causing the problem. Ask yourself questions related to your particular situation to help you work towards solutions. If you are overweight and wish you weighed less, think about the reasons you are overweight. Do you eat a healthy diet of natural vegetables, fruits, legumes, and grains? Do you exercise regularly? If not, is there a valid medical reason why you cannot exercise in certain ways, and are there other types you could do instead? If you are unhappy with a relationship, consider why you continue to stay with this person. Are you afraid that you might end up alone? Do you worry that separating or divorcing will lead to financial problems? If you hate your job, ask yourself why you continue to work there. Do you need more education or training to do what you really want to do? And if so, why haven't you gotten it yet? Are there other jobs you could be applying for? Are you staying because it is convenient, even if unhealthy for your well-being? Planning for a more positive future may help you to accept the situation you are in now and it can also give you something to look forward to. Consider what your ideal situation would be and write down some notes about what this ideal future might look like. For example, if you are in an abusive relationship, then you might imagine a future with a partner who is kind, caring, and loving towards you. If you are consumed by grief over the death of a loved one, then you might imagine feeling peace over your loss and celebrating your loved one's memory in a positive way.

SUMMARY: Identify denial. Practice radical acceptance Identify your part in creating your situation. Think about what you would like your life to be like.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: BBQ nachos are the potato-based alternative to classic nachos. You use potato chips and pair them with delicious BBQ meat. Go to the grocery store and get these ingredients: Potato chips: get either flavored or plain, ruffled or smooth. Cheese: choose pepperjack, cheddar or both, shredded. Salsa: pico de gallo is the clear winner for this dish, as anything saucier will compete with the BBQ. Sour cream: you can skip this if you want, but it's surprisingly delicious with BBQ sauce. BBQ: pulled pork is available at any BBQ joint and most grocery stores. Make sure to get the sauce, too. BBQ chicken is also delicious, but never serve anything with bones. Vegetarian chili or baked beans are also great substitutes for meat. Choose a cooking dish based on your heat source, either oven broiler safe or microwavable. Build a mound of chips that covers the bottom of the pan. Try to get an equal amount of cheese on all of the chips. If you're broiling, set the oven rack 6 inches (15.2cm) from the heat source and broil until the cheese melts. This will usually happen in 5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the cheese. If you're microwaving, microwave on high for 2 minutes. Let the nachos cool for a few minutes when they're done cooking. Place dollops of sour cream and salsa on top of the nachos. Pile the BBQ in the middle. Sprinkle other toppings and condiments around the sides. Since these nachos are served with meat, you may want to offer your dinner guests a fork this time. Dish the nachos onto plates and serve with extra toppings on the side.

SUMMARY: Gather your ingredients. Put the potato chips on a cooking sheet. Sprinkle on the cheese. Cook the nachos. Dress the nachos. Serve and enjoy.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Tape them about one inch (2.5cm) from each end of the 8 inch (20.3cm) roll.

SUMMARY: Make a roll about 8 inches (20.3cm) long. Make two one-inch (2.5cm) rolls. Cut two 12 inch (2.55.1cm) squares, and tape them to the short posts.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place ripened fruit and vegetables out of sight and into the refrigerator to prevent fruit flies from having a breeding source. Throw any rotten produce away. Clean the sides and bottom of the garbage can and bin so that they are free of food and juices on their surfaces. Avoid getting potential spills from cans and bottles on your trash cans and recycle bins by cleaning them out before they are thrown away. For spills and regular cleaning, spray trash can and recycling bin surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner and wipe it dry with a paper towel. Toss your sponges every month and wash dishrags at least once or twice a month because bacteria and flies are attracted to warm, damp areas.

SUMMARY:
Eliminate the obvious sources of attraction for fruit flies. Empty recycling bins and trash cans regularly to avoid fruit flies and houseflies. Replace old sponges, dishrags, and mops regularly to reduce fruit flies.