Write an article based on this "Try thinking about unpleasant details while doing pleasant things. Make some new memories. Find ways to improve on bad memories. Consider talking to a therapist."
article: One way to overcome the bad feelings associated with a memory is to teach yourself to associate the unpleasant memory with good things. Your goal is to make these painful memories less painful through positive association. Do something that makes you happy while thinking about a bad memory. For example, you could reflect on the embarrassment you felt when you broke up with your partner while listening to soothing music. Or, take a comfortable bath with scented candles while thinking about a time that you lost your job. If positive association does not seem help, then you can try also listening to loud white noise to drown out painful memories. Consider surrounding yourself with radios all turned to static, or other white noise generators while meditating on the painful memories. Another great way that you can get rid of old memories is to get out and form some new ones. Even if you're not doing things related to the memory you'd like to forget, forming new memories will push the things you want to forget out of the way. Some things you can do to start forming new memories include: take up a new hobby read a new book watch a movie find a new job make some new friends You may be able to replace a memory that you want to forget by building new memories that are similar to the old one. Try to seek out ways to experience positive things that are similar to the memory that you want to forget. After a while, your mind will start crossing its pathways and the original memory won't be as strong. For example, if you want to forget a trip you took to San Francisco, consider making another trip to San Francisco or take a trip to somewhere near there. Visit Berkley, Oakland, or Palo Alto. During your trip, buy new t-shirts, take new beach photos, and check out new restaurants. If your ex's cologne is stuck in your mind, head to the fragrance counter. Smell every single kind of men's cologne you can, clogging your mind with new scents and different kinds of fragrance. Go on dates. If you are bothered by memories of an ex, maybe going on a date will help you to move on and make some new good memories. If you are unable to forget or overcome negative feelings because of a bad memory, then it might be a good idea to seek the help of a therapist. A therapist can help you to deal with your emotions regarding a memory so that you can move on with your life.

Write an article based on this "Open a savings account. Make saving a habit. Start saving for retirement. Consider frugal investments."
article: Once you have done all the hard work finding ways to save money, it's important that you make the most of these savings. Open some kind of savings account, with as high an interest rate as you can find, and set up a direct debit every month. Include the debit in your monthly budget so you are prepared for it. Consider opening an account with your local credit union. Having a direct debit is a great way to save money without really thinking about it. The money is transferred automatically, and you'll be surprised how quickly it begins to accumulate. Your employer may have a payroll savings scheme whereby a deduction from your pay slip goes straight to a savings account. Having a savings account and a direct debit is a great way to make saving a habit that you incorporate into your budget. You can also make saving money or shopping more frugally part of your everyday life. Check the prices of different items in shops, and take a moment to think if you could get the same thing cheaper somewhere else. Just being conscious and aware of prices, and the money you could potentially save, will help you to make saving money a habit. Keep an eye out for special offers, and take advantage of them when they suit your needs. The sooner you get into the habit of saving money and budgeting the closer you are to achieving financial independence. To really get a grip on your finances and ensure you will be supported in the future, it's sensible to start planning for retirement early. Social security payments on their own will generally only cover about 40% of an average worker's salary after he retires. It is estimated that you will need around 70% of your salary to live comfortably in retirement, so it's important to start saving. Investigate whether your employer has a pension plan, and make sure you are taking advantages of any employer contributions. If your employer doesn't have a plan suggest the company starts one. You can save for yourself by opening an Individual Retirement Account. You can put in up to $5,500 a year into this account, or more if you are 50 or over. These accounts provide tax efficient and easy ways to save for retirement. You can arrange for an amount to be paid automatically from your checking or savings account. If you find that you are saving successfully and have managed to put aside a good amount of money, you might want to try and get a better return than the interest you are earning. Some low-risk and modest investments can help you get a better return and make your savings work harder for you. Government bonds are a well-known example of a relatively low risk investment. There is little capital risk with the bonds, but there is risk that the money will have less buying power when the bond matures as a result of inflation. You can look up all the different options and yields online. If you are interested in making some investments, consider talking to a financial adviser about your options. Be sure that you keep saving in the meantime and don't take any risks with money that could threaten your financial independence.

Write an article based on this "Mix a wood dye in water. Mist the oak with water to improve dye absorption. Spray the dye onto the wood. Blot off the excess dye after 10 minutes. Wait about 2 hours for the dye to dry. Apply extra coatings of dye as needed. Sand the wood lightly with 320-grit sandpaper. Brush dewaxed shellac onto the dye to seal it into the wood. Wait 30 minutes for the shellac to dry."
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These dyes are give oak a consistent base color that improves the final stain. All you have to do is stir the dye powder into a glass jar filled with water according to the manufacturer's instructions. Mix the dye powder in 50% more water than the label recommends, since this thins the dye and prevents the wood from absorbing too much color. For example, you might mix about 12 cup (120mL) of dye in 2 cups (470mL) of hot water. Visit a home improvement store to find a variety of wood dye shades. For example, a honey amber dye works well on red oak, turning it a light brown color. Fill a spray bottle with room temperature water. Move the bottle along the wood as you spray water onto it. You want to lightly moisten it, not saturate it. The water fills the oak's pores, causing it to dye more evenly. You can also use a sponge to moisten the wood. While you can stain dry wood, this may lead to dark patches and streaks in the stain. Empty out the spray bottle, then load the thinned dye into it. Bring the nozzle close to the oak as you begin misting the dye onto it. Slowly move the bottle along the oak to cover it in a light, even layer of dye. You can also use clean rags or paper towels to wipe the dye onto the wood. The dye will begin soaking into the wood right away. After you are done misting dye, use clean rags or paper towels to wipe away the remaining dye. Remember to work along the oak's grain. Wiping smooths out the coating and removes excess dye that can make the wood too dark. You will need to wait for the oak to feel dry to the touch. If the dye isn't dried properly, it may discolor the final stain. The dye may also darken during this time, so waiting can help you get an idea of how much more dye the wood needs. Check the manufacturer's instructions for drying recommendations. You may need to repeat dyeing 2 or 3 times to get the color you desire. Remember to wait for the wood to dry every time you add another coating of dye. The oak should be a consistent color when you are finished. Each coating of dye deepens the oak's coloring, so be cautious. Reversing a dark dye job is very difficult and you may need to start over on new wood if this happens. Sand along the wood's grain, pressing down very lightly to avoid scratching the oak. This scuffs the oak so it is better able to absorb sealant. Wipe off the wood particles with a clean, dry tack cloth when you're finished. Use only fine-grit sandpaper. Anything coarser will damage the wood. Make sure you sand the entire area. Any areas that appear dull in light usually haven't been sanded enough. You will need a can of clear shellac from a home improvement store. Look for the 2 pounds (0.91kg) variety. Using a paint brush or clean rag, spread the shellac onto the oak, moving along the grain. The 2 pounds (0.91kg) label on the can of shellac means that 2 pounds (0.91kg) of shellac flakes were dissolved in alcohol. You can use sanding sealer or varnish instead of shellac. The shellac should feel dry to the touch. Depending on how well-ventilated your workspace is, drying may take a little longer than this. Check the manufacturer's instructions for the recommended drying time.