If you know your smartphone or tablet will distract you, keep them away from you. Put your electronics out of sight or power them down if you tend to get wrapped up in them. Keep your electronics in another room, in a drawer, or somewhere where you cannot easily access them. Turn off sounds so that they don't distract you. If you're working on a computer or use your smartphone to aid in your work, consider using applications that encourage productivity and limit distractions. For example, download a browser extension that blocks or limits time on social media. Seeing your phone light up and alert you of an email or social media interaction can lead to unexpectedly spending 15 minutes distracted. If you find these notifications distracting, turn off desktop notifications on your computer. Many smartphones have a 'Do Not Disturb' feature, which will keep notifications from alerting you. You can also disable push notifications temporarily or permanently. Even turning your phone over or keeping desktop tabs open in the background can be distracting. If you really want to beat these distractions, eliminate them. Keep yourself motivated to stay on task by creating rewards for yourself. Especially if you're resisting something, create a reward around completing it. For example, reward yourself with a television show, sweet treat, cup of tea, or guilt-free internet time. If you're tempted to turn to a distraction, keep your reward in mind. Keep your desk free of clutter and other items that may distract you. For example, if you have a stack of to-do items on your desk, put them in a folder in a drawer instead. Keep your phone off of your desk so that you don't reach for it. Keep your desk simple and distraction-free. Don't keep books you might want to read or games on your desk. You may also find it helpful to change your location now and then to help improve productivity. Try going to a different area of your office to work, or go to a coffee shop or the library for a total change of location.
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One-sentence summary -- Keep electronics away. Turn off notifications. Reward yourself. Clear your desk and keep your area organized.

Q: Prevent yourself from picking by covering your hands as often as possible, especially during trigger situations. Wear a pair of gloves until the urge passes. If you pick at your skin unknowingly, wear gloves all the time. That way, you will become more aware of the habit. Wearing liquid or cream foundation can help stop dermatillomania because it creates a barrier. Whenever you touch your face, for example, you will smudge the makeup. This works especially well if you compulsively pick at the skin on your face. Altering your nails can cut down on picking also. Make them extremely short so that you have difficulty using them to scratch or pick at your skin. Getting fake acrylic nails can also prevent you from picking. Stop dermatillomania by putting a thick or creamy oil or lotion on the areas where you generally pick. This will make the area slick so that it's harder to pick at the skin beneath. Plus, it's a way of caring for your skin instead of harming it. Try applying vitamin E, olive, or avocado oil to your skin. Or invest in a nourishing moisturizer in a soothing or cheerful scent. Occupy your hands when you get the urge to pick at your skin. Play a with a squishy ball or a fidget spinner until the urge passes. Keep yourself busy when you get the urge to pick by working on a puzzle or doing homework. Or, knit, paint, or write to occupy your hands. You could also download several creative apps on your phone or tablet and use them when you have the urge to pick your skin.
A: Put on gloves. Wear makeup. Clip your nails or get acrylic nails. Apply oil or moisturizer to picking zones. Get a fidget toy. Do a constructive activity.

Article: A 20 lb. (9 kg) ham can take 7 hours to cook, while a 10 lb. (4.5 kg) ham takes between 3 and 4 hours. Cook 10 to 14 lb. (4.5 to 6.4 kg) hams for 22 to 25 minutes per lb. (0.45 kg). Cook a larger ham for 18 to 22 minutes per lb. Always check the core temperature with a meat thermometer. Choose a shallow rack with a sturdy pan to catch drippings. Test the ham halfway through the cooking time. When a meat thermometer reaches 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54 degrees Celsius) in the center, you can start to baste or glaze the roast ham. Brush your glaze mix onto the surface of the ham. If you are basting the ham with its own juices, use a baster. Cover the surface of the ham with pineapple slices for extra flavor. Baste or glaze the ham every half an hour. Cover it with aluminum foil if the surface appears too brown or dry. Place it on a carving board to rest for 15 minutes and cover it with aluminum foil.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (149 degrees Celsius). Prepare your ham for cooking early on in the day, when you want to serve it. Place the ham roast in a roasting rack. Put the ham in the oven. Remove the ham from the oven for a few minutes. Place the ham back in the oven. Remove the ham when the central internal temperature reaches 150 degrees Fahrenheit (66 degrees Celsius).

Problem: Article: One of the most revered properties of gold is that it does not tarnish. On the other hand, brass reacts with oxygen in the environment. This reaction is called oxidation and it will cause the brass to look tarnished and discolored. If there are any oxidized areas, the piece is brass. However, the absence of oxidation cannot confirm that the piece is gold. When testing the chemical properties of a piece of metal, you should do so in an area that is not typically visible. This will ensure that the piece isn't ruined by doing the test. Look for a lip or rim with an underside, or a piece of the metal that is otherwise covered or concealed. Apply concentrated acid to the metal. Brass will react with acids and gold will not. If you see bubbling or discoloration where the acid is applied, your piece is brass. If there is no change after applying the acid, you have gold.
Summary: Scan for any tarnished areas. Test an inconspicuous section. Apply acid to the metal.

Article: You can create a shortcut link in any cell in your spreadsheet. This will open a new window to create a link. This will allow you to link to any cell in your spreadsheet. There are a few ways to do this: To type a cell location, select the sheet it's on from the "Cell Reference" list. You can then type the specific cell, such as "C23" into the "Type the cell reference" field. You can select from cells or ranges that have been defined in the "Defined Names" list. If you select one of these, you won't be able to type a location. By default, the link's text will simply be the cell that you are linking to. You can change this by typing anything you'd like into the "Text to display" field. You can click the "ScreenTip" button to change the text that appears when a user hovers their mouse cursor over the link.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Select the cell that you want to create your link in. Click the "Insert" tab and then click "Hyperlink." Click the "Place in This Document" option in the left menu. Enter the cell that you want to link to. Change the text that is displayed (optional).