INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The best suitcases for packing clothes should be lighter and with plenty of space for all the items you'll need. Older or traditionally hard cases are extremely limited in capacity and can be quite heavy. Thinner material suitcases can fit more items that it seems, because material stretches. If you've got a rolling suitcase, all the better for your back. One excellent way of saving space and organizing at the same time is to think of your bag in terms of different layers. Lay down a layer of heavier rolled items, like jeans, sweaters, and light jackets, packing them in as tightly as they'll go. This not only minimizes wasted space, it also prevents the rolls from coming undone during transit. If you have any fragile items that aren't being brought as carry-on, place them in the center of the bag on top of the heavy-roll layer to protect the items from breakage. On top of the bottom layer of heavy items, place delicate or formal items that need to remain folded. This will allow easier access to them upon arrival for unfolding and hanging. You can also place these items in a dry cleaner bag to help prevent wrinkling, if necessary. The next layer should consist of lighter rolled items like t-shirts and undergarments, tightly packed to prevent unrolling. This is typically the best way to get these items to fit in the bag, since it's not necessary for them to remain creased. Rolling helps to keep these items compact and easy to pack. It also helps to nest the items in at the last minute, if necessary. Any additional lightweight item like underwear, belts, socks, and other smaller items should then be crammed into any available nook or cranny to help stabilize the packing. If it doesn't matter if it gets crammed, cram it. Your shoes are excellent opportunities to nest items in unused space. Always make use of additional zippers, sacks, and little nooks in your particular suitcase to get the most space out of it. Put your toiletry bag on top of the clothes, then simply close the suitcase lid and you're done. If you can't get the zipper to close, it's important to avoid struggling and risking ripping the fabric or breaking the zipper. Use pressure to force the lid down as far as possible, if necessary, but if it won't go, it won't go. Don't force it and risk having to go buy a new suitcase at the last minute. Check with your airline for baggage and weight limits before packing to make sure you don't have a crisis at the airport, if you're flying. Some airlines will allow you to check two bags for free under a certain weight, while most only allow for one checked bag under a certain weight. Some airlines charge for checking any baggage and there are additional fees for excess weight. It's also a good idea to check carry on restrictions. TSA has limited all passengers to one carry-on item and one personal item, which can include a purse, small backpack, camera bag or book bag. You typically do not have to pay for carry on.

SUMMARY: Choose an appropriately sized suitcase. Work in layers. Keep creased items folded neatly. Roll items that aren't necessary to fold. Fill space with small items. Put your toiletries on top. Keep an eye on your baggage weight limit.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You may be drinking because you are dissatisfied with your life. Alcohol is a quick fix, but has no lasting effects on your well-being. Take steps to create real satisfaction in your life. The more satisfied you are, the less you will be interested in drinking. Investigate your interests. Get busy finding new and exciting things to do that don't involve alcohol. For example, if you've always wanted to play the guitar, take a lesson. You will be focused on something new, which will distract you from drinking. Brainstorm some activities you can do without alcohol. Instead of pub trivia, dancing or bar karaoke, try mini-golf, a hike, a movie or a picnic. Many times when you attempt to decrease your drinking, others will try to derail your plans. Even kind, polite people will offer you a drink because they think they are demonstrating good manners. You must speak up for yourself and make your wishes known. Some people think it's fun or clever to undermine your attempts to live healthier. Approach every situation with a calm assertiveness that allows you to make decisions that feel right to you. Don't sabotage your efforts by wandering down the alcohol aisle at the grocery store. Temptation is best handled by not exposing yourself to the item you are trying to avoid. Drinking less doesn't mean you have to stop celebrating life's accomplishments. It means you can get creative. Staying fully present and unaltered in times of excitement allow you to feel things more fully. Experiment by not drinking at a celebratory event to see how it feels. You may notice that you don't feel that different. Focus on enjoying yourself and appreciate others instead of worrying about how much alcohol you are consuming. Ask friends or others who don't drink how they have fun. There are millions of people who don't drink for one reason or another. They are having fun without being under the influence of alcohol. You may find the benefits of not drinking far outweigh the rewards you receive from drinking. Remember, if you don't spend money on alcohol, you can spend it on something else like electronic gadgets, clothing, sports equipment, or dance lessons. The end result: by drinking less you receive gifts that can enrich your life

SUMMARY:
Increase satisfaction in your life. Tell others you need their support. Celebrate in new ways.