INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Surround yourself with happy things. Whether they're scented candles, potted plants, or photographs of your friends and family, surround yourself with things that make you happy. Keeping your work or home space uncluttered, positive, and sunny can make you feel more positive and less stressed in your daily life. The less clutter you have, the more easily you'll be able to accomplish your tasks. You'll be less prone to being angry if you can easily find everything you need. Part of the reason that you feel angry may be because you feel like you never have any time for yourself and are always stuck doing a bunch of things that you don't want to do. So, if you love to paint, read, or run, make enough time in your daily or weekly schedule to let yourself do that thing. You'll be less prone to anger because you'll spend more time being right where you want to be. If you find that you really don't have something that you're passionate about or which really makes you happy, then you should try to find whatever it is to make yourself feel more at peace. Many people are familiar with the feeling of being "hangry" (hungry and angry). Avoid this feeling by remembering to eat healthy meals packed with protein, fruits, and vegetables. This will help you stave off hunger and blood sugar crashes. Be sure to start with a healthy breakfast, which will help you prepare for the rest of the day. You need to get plenty of sleep every night to thrive physically and emotionally. Being sleep deprived can contribute to a wide range of health problems, including the inability to manage emotions properly. Getting adequate sleep can help you stay calm in stressful situations. If you have trouble sleeping, talk to a physician about dietary or lifestyle changes to improve your sleep. You may also wish to try medicinal sleep aids. This can be hard, especially when you're really, really upset. But smiling and laughing is proven to perk you up a little bit even when you're feeling mad, and laughing can change the chemical processes in your body that are making you feel angry. Spending more time laughing every day can make you take yourself less seriously and will make it easier for you to find the humor in a bad situation when the time comes. Read some jokes or when you feel better enough, get some friends to make you laugh. Maybe watch a funny video.

SUMMARY: Create a positive environment for yourself. Make time for doing things you love. Remember to eat balanced meals. Sleep 7-8 hours every night. Try to laugh as much as you can.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Think about the reasons you want to work out, and a few fitness goals you'd like to achieve. Put the list somewhere you'll see it often, like on the refrigerator or near your bathroom mirror. Try to include both short-term and long-term goals on your list. For instance, you might include, "Be able to do 50 sit-ups," as well as, "Finish a marathon." Do not make your workout all about appearance. Looking good is as good a reason as any to work out. However, this has shortcomings as goal in and of itself. Losing weight will probably make you happier with your appearance, but your looks are a mixture of your weight, complexion, fashion, facial features, and other things that working out will not solve. If you're working out just because you want to look like a supermodel, you're probably going to get discouraged because your goals are only achievable for a very, very few. Avoid comparing yourself to other unrealistic goals. If you are 45, even if you got down to your high school weight you will not look 17 years old. "Looking good" is a vague goal, so it may be hard to measure. It can get discouraging if you do not feel you look better, even if maybe you do. Or if your appearance is due to a bad hair day rather than your waistline. Work up to big goals. If you haven't exercised in months, don't list something impossible (like you want to bench press over 200 pounds). You will be quickly discouraged if you set unattainable goals. " If you tell yourself you "should" do something or you "have to" do something, you'll find it harder to get started. Instead, look at your list of goals and remind yourself why you want to work out in the first place. For example, if you think, "I should go for a run right now, but I don't want to," try reminding yourself of a goal, like, "I want to feel stronger and more confident, and running today will help me accomplish that." If you only have one pair of gym shorts or yoga pants, it's easy to skip working out because you haven't done laundry. Treat yourself to a few new pieces of athletic wear that you really love. You'll be excited to work out just to have an excuse to wear them! Quality running, walking or hiking shoes are important to be fitted properly to you, to prevent injuries and make your experience more pleasant. Cheap, ill fitting shoes will lead to issues like shin splints, foot issues, knee and back pain. It is OK to use what you have. Putting down money on athletic gear helps you commit to an activity. But that might not be affordable for you if you do not have the cash handy. Ask for loaner gear if necessary. Usually a gym, team, or organization will be happy to provide a new person with loaner gear to try before committing. For example, an ice hockey rec league may have some extra pads and skates available if asked. Workout gear can be expensive, so don't try to buy it all at once if you don't have the extra money. Just buy one or two pieces whenever you can, and keep your eye out for good sales. Try setting your workout gear on a chair or a table so it's out in the open. That way, it will keep the idea of working out at the forefront of your mind. Think of something that will motivate you when the workout gets tough or you don't want to get off the couch. Your rewards can be anything that you look forward to, from getting a smoothie or watching your favorite show after your workout to buying a new pair of shoes that you've been eyeing. Some people prefer to work out alone, but you might find motivation from having a friend to help keep you on track. The two of you can plan to work out together, or you can just talk at the end of each day and discuss whether you both met your goals. Talking to a friend can be really helpful for identifying the barriers that keep you from working out. Having to explain the reason you didn't hit the gym will force you to really think about the underlying cause, whether it be due to self-doubt, stress, or feeling overwhelmed. A group fitness class can be a great way to find a supportive group of people who will motivate you to work out. Music that is between 125-140 beats per minute has been shown to be the most effective for working out. Pick fast-paced music with a strong beat that you can jam out to while you exercise. Songs at 140 bpm include "Womanizer" by Britney Spears, "Beat It" by Michael Jackson, "Mr. Jones" by Counting Crows, and "OMG" by Usher. Start listening to your playlist while you're getting dressed to get you in the right frame of mind before your workout even starts.

SUMMARY: Write down a list of attainable goals and look at it often. Replace the word "should" with the word "want. Buy yourself some cool new workout gear. Set up rewards for when you complete a workout or hit a new goal. Find a workout buddy if you like having an accountability partner. Make a playlist that makes you want to move.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use vegetable or olive oil and lightly coat the outside of each potato. This will help keep the skin moist and smooth. You can put a few drops of oil directly onto the potato and rub it around with your hands.

SUMMARY:
Preheat the oven to 400F (204C) and oil the outside of the potatoes.