Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Focus on your breathing. Sleep on a schedule. Stretch out your tension. Try writing in a journal. Try a hug.

Answer: When you feel your stress level rising, one way to calm yourself is to take some time to focus on breathing. By simply closing your eyes and letting your breathing fill up your mind, you will slowly start to calm down. Try to breathe slowly and deeply, letting each breath push out other thoughts. How much sleep you get can seriously affect your stress level and your attitude. If you aren't getting enough, your stress level can rise more easily, and you are more likely to develop a negative attitude. Sticking to a schedule every night will help you get enough sleep so that you waked up refreshed and happier. One way to make sure you stick to a schedule is to set an alarm for bedtime just like you set an alarm for waking up. Set it 30 minutes to an hour before you want to go to bed to remind you it's time to wind down. If you find yourself really tense at work, take a moment to stretch to help relieve it. A simple stretch can help take your mind off work, plus it can loosen muscles tightened by stress. One simple stretch you can employ is moving from cow pose to cat pose. In a chair, lean forward with your hands on your knees. Arch your back outward. Move to cat pose by arching your back inwards. Move on to stretching your arms straight above your head, leaning to each side as you stretch. You can also employ a twisting move. While sitting, keep your arms bent and twist around one way and then the other. Taking the time to write every day in a journal can be a to release emotions. If you let your emotions build up over time, that can lead to a more stressful life. What's important is to let your emotion flow out on paper. Don't try to make it grammatically correct or perfect or worry about what you should be writing about. Hugs tell your body to release oxytocin. This hormone can relax you, as well as push you to be more social, which can also be good for your stress level. Try to get at least eight hugs a day. Don't just limit yourself to your friends and family--pets count, too.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Inform yourself. Avoid worrying. Take responsibility for yourself. Develop good habits. Be willing to learn and change. Don't let yourself be easily influenced by others. Identify the motives of others.

Answer: Examine the reasoning behind your beliefs. If you find that you've been basing your ideas on emotions or misinformation, do some research and see if you need to re-evaluate your position. Stay up-to-date on current events and issues by reading widely and watching the news. When you can backup your ideas with facts, you'll feel more confident in yourself, and you'll be better prepared to have rewarding conversations with other people. Be mindful of whom you choose to associate with. Choose people who are also informed and thoughtful and who respectfully challenge your ideas. Use good judgment when reading information published on the internet. Some websites purposely spread false or malicious content. Focus on the things you can control, instead of wasting mental energy on the things you can't. If you're worried about a situation or an upcoming event, ask yourself what you can do to prepare for it or make it less stressful. Then put your energy towards taking action. If you're a habitual worrier, set aside a short window of "worry time" every day. Give yourself ten minutes to do nothing but worry. If you catch yourself worrying at other times throughout the day, force yourself to think about something else. Try out a few different times of day to do this and stick with the one that works best for you. Develop the mindset that you're in control of your own actions and choices. Instead of blaming other people when something goes wrong, think about how you can respond most constructively, and ask yourself whether you can prevent it from happening again. Similarly, when something goes well in your life, congratulate yourself for the role your hard work played in the achievement, instead of chalking it up to luck. Share the good news with others and find a way to commemorate it. This will help keep you motivated and build your self-confidence. Increase your willpower by establishing positive everyday habits, such as getting up the first time your alarm goes off, keeping your house clean, and exercising regularly. If you procrastinate often, break the habit by making yourself accountable to other people and breaking your goals down into achievable steps. Start with one good habit at a time. Keep a log of how often you stick to the habit. Try to consistently do the habit for at least a month before moving on to the next one. Being strong-minded doesn't mean never changing your mind about anything. Our understanding of things changes over time, so do your best to not get stuck in the past. Stay open to new possibilities, and practice looking at complicated issues from multiple perspectives. When you talk to the people around you, really listen to them, even if you don't agree with them. Educate yourself and update your knowledge by doing activities such as: reading, watching documentaries, listening to podcasts, and visiting museums. Strong-minded people don't doubt themselves completely every time someone disagrees. Practice being confident in your beliefs by journaling regularly and practicing saying "no." Speak up confidently when you don't agree, instead of keeping your thoughts to yourself or feeling the need to justify your opinions to others. In order to be more confident in your opinions and decisions, you'll need to work on developing a clear perception of others. You should always consider what people have to say when they're trustworthy and admirable, but listening to those with potentially selfish or harmful motives can make you feel confused or tricked. If you notice the person is continuously needy and persuasive and you have a bad feeling about them, don't associate with them. They most likely don't have your best interest at heart.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Begin potty training immediately. Set a routine. Give your dog a specific spot to go to the bathroom outside your house. Watch the dog closely. Don't punish a dog for accidents.

Answer:
Potty training, or house training, starts the moment your Bernese Mountain Dog sets foot in your house. When you first arrive at your home, let him sniff around the yard until he goes to the bathroom. When the dog does urinate or defecate, give him lots of praise so he associates going to the bathroom outside with being praised. Take your puppy outside on a regular basis. Puppies, in particular, need to go to the bathroom quite frequently. They will not always give you a clear sign that they need to relieve themselves, so taking the dog outside on a regular basis will give the dog the chance to go to the bathroom when she needs to. If you can really set a routine, your dog's digestive system will get used to the schedule and she will go to the bathroom like clockwork. Have him go to the bathroom in one specific spot every time. This will solidify the fact that the dog needs to go to the bathroom outside if he has one spot that is his own spot. When you're inside your house with your puppy, watch her carefully for signs that she needs to go potty. Panting, pacing, sniffing around, or barking are all signs she needs to go outside to potty. Immediately rush your puppy outside and let her go to the bathroom. When she does, lavish her with praise as soon as she relieves herself. If you fail to catch the dog's signal, and a potty accident occurs, don't scold or hit the dog he won't make the association that you are angry because he went to the bathroom in the wrong place. Instead, quietly clean up the mess and try again. Scolding the dog will only make the dog fearful and secretive when he goes to the bathroom. Your dog will go to the bathroom in places that are hard to spot.