Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Identify your obsessive thoughts and behaviors. Determine if there are any underlying factors causing your obsession. Try to avoid things that trigger your obsession. Focus on the details of your present surroundings. Visualize intrusive thoughts leaving your mind. Develop a ritual that reminds you to stop obsessing.

Answer: Take note of when you can't get your mind off of the person. You might want to check their social media profiles, or get the urge to call or text them. Call yourself out, and tell yourself that you have the power to redirect your thoughts. Tell yourself, "These are obsessive thoughts," or "I'm acting obsessively." Say, "These thoughts don't control me; I control them." Sometimes, obsessive thoughts and actions can go unnoticed, or they might even feel good. Trying to pretend they don't exist won't do you any good. Instead, recognize them, acknowledge that you have better things to do, and remind yourself that you can manage them. Obsession, like addiction, can sometimes be a symptom of a larger need or problem in your life. Consider if there is something missing in your life that you thought this person could provide. See if there is another way you can find what you need. Write down what this person makes you feel when you are with them. Think about how you feel when they are gone. Consider what might be causing these feelings in your life. For example, you might discover that you are afraid of being lonely. If this is the case, consider joining a class or club to meet new people. Notice when and where you start to think or act obsessively. It might be difficult, especially at first, but do your best to resist obsessive urges when you face a trigger. If you can't remove yourself from the trigger, focus on controlling your response to it. For instance, if you constantly check the person's social media profiles or get the urge to text them, getting rid of your phone or computer isn't practical. Instead, you could use features that remove their posts from your newsfeed or unfollow them. If you're obsessing over your ex, give them their stuff back and try to keep things that remind you of them out of sight and out of mind. If you can't avoid being around the person, try to keep your distance. If they sit next to you at school, try to avoid eye contact and imagine they're someone else. Try to focus on your task at hand, like taking class notes. When you feel yourself getting fixated, take a deep breath and close your eyes. Listen carefully to the sounds around you and think about all of the other sensations you're experiencing at that moment. Ask yourself, "What's the temperature right now? Am I hot, cold, or comfortable? What sounds and smells am I sensing right now? What is the weather like right now? What does the sky look like?" Obsession often involves thoughts like, "What if I did this?" or "What are they doing right now?" These thoughts focus on other locations or dwell on the past or future. Concentrating on your surroundings can help you keep your thoughts in the here and now. Try imaging your mind as a floor, and your obsessive thoughts are dirt and dust covering the floor. Whenever you start to dwell, visualize yourself sweeping away all the dust and dirt with a broom. You could also imagine that the intrusive thoughts are a barking dog. Visualize yourself walking by a barking dog behind a fence. Say to yourself, "It's just noise, and the dog can't hurt me. In a few minutes, I'll cross to the next block and the dog will be far behind me." Try shaking off obsessive thoughts. When you experience them, shake your head, arms, legs, and body. Imagine that you're shaking out the thoughts and resetting your mind. When you think about the person or get the urge to contact them, imagine a big stop sign. You could also wear a rubber band around your wrist and snap it whenever you think or act obsessively. Rituals, such as visualizing a stop sign or snapping a rubber band, are good ways to remind yourself that you need to redirect your thoughts. Do your ritual, then tell yourself, "Stop! I need to stop this thought pattern and do something to distract myself."

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Identify your values and beliefs. Set goals that align with your personal values. Eliminate excuses.

Answer: Lacking an understanding of your personal values is like going on a trip without a GPS or a map of any kind. Values help us navigate through different circumstances, so that we lead a life that is personally fulfilling. To figure out some of your personal values, answer the following: Which individuals have your greatest respect? What traits do they hold that you admire and why? If your home were on fire (any people and animals are already considered safe), what 3 objects would you save and why? What moments in your life were incredibly satisfying? What about the moment made you feel satisfied? After you have narrowed down a short list of important values, you must develop S.M.A.R.T goals that support these values. Once you have developed goals that allow you to live out your values, do one thing that lets you move toward these goals daily. S.M.A.R.T. goals are: Specific - clearly answer the "who, what, when, where, which, and why" Measurable - outline how you will assess your progress towards the goal Attainable - able to be achieved with the resources, skills, and abilities you have Realistic - the goal provides a challenge but also represents an objective that you are both willing and able to meet Timely - the determined time-frame must be feasible, while including some urgency The most common mental barriers to getting things done are often what we are telling ourselves on a daily basis. If asked why you haven't reached a particular goal, your response is because all the variables are not perfectly in place. These are excuses and you must remove them from the equation in order to achieve your goals. Remove excuses by getting serious with yourself. Whatever you are using as an excuse is probably just a way to protect yourself from having to change. Setting SMART goals should help you to alleviate some of your excuses. For others, such as not having time, money, or resources, closely examine your life to determine what you can afford to cut out. Remove an insignificant activity or cost to prioritize a significant one. Don't wait until all the variables fall magically into place. Purposefully change your life so that it supports you reaching your goals.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Learn about "do not disturb" mode. Swipe up from the bottom to the top of your screen. Press on the crescent moon icon. Turn off "do not disturb" mode by pressing the crescent moon button again.

Answer: This mode allows you to temporarily suspend noises and notifications associated with SMS text messages, phone calls, and FaceTime requests. You will still receive calls, texts, and FaceTime requests, but your iPhone will not ring, vibrate, and/or light up. The iPhone control panel will appear. It will turn from grey to white. This icon, which turns on "do not disturb" mode, is located at the top of the control panel between the bluetooth icon and the screen lock icon. It will turn from white to grey.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Clean away excess putty. Wash area with soap and water. Disassemble parts and apply new putty if you notice leaks.

Answer:
When setting a plumbing fixture in place, excess plumbers putty usually seeps out from the sides. Use any rag or towel you'd like to wipe up this excess putty and discard it. Now that you're done using the putty, you will want to make sure you leave a clean area behind. Scrub your work area with a soapy sponge to make sure there are no residual traces of the putty. If you notice water seeping out from under your toilet or your drain, you may need new plumber's putty. If so, take apart your fixture, remove the existing putty thoroughly, and reapply new putty. If new plumber's putty does not fix the problem, investigate other sources for the leak, such as broken gaskets or seals.