Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Identify and communicate a goal. Prioritize important tasks. Maximize efficiency. Communicate the plan effectively.

Answer: With larger projects, there will be many smaller steps along the way. No matter how many people or steps are involved, make sure to stay focused on the final outcome. The ability to keep one's eye on the prize is a hallmark of successful project managers. By focusing on the big picture, you keep your team focused on a shared goal, rather than individual whims or interests. For example, if the goal is opening a new retail location downtown, the team can stay focused on that. If a team member suggests that they'd actually be interested in a series of pop-ups at the mall, you can keep the team on track by reminding people that you've already established a clear goal. Make the goal clear. Communicate it verbally (as in a meeting) and in writing (as in an email or memo). This way, team members can always look back at the stated goal for reference. Every project has certain things that are the most important or most impactful for success. Do these things first. If you don't prioritize the most important parts of the project, you can get bogged down in small details or distractions. As the project manager, your tasks might involve checking on team members' progress or following up on meetings. Remember that your team may be waiting for you to approve certain decisions or sign off on things before they can move forward. One way to do this is by completing all important tasks first thing each morning. Don't move on to the rest of your workday until they are done. You might need to turn off email notifications or your phone to prevent getting distracted by external alerts. Once you're done with your high priority items, take a quick break and move onto things lower on your list. As the project manager, it's your responsibility to keep track of all the moving parts. If there is something that you see as a potential obstacle or speed bump, take the steps to deal with that before it slows down the entire project. Remember that "a stitch in time saves nine." For example, if your computer system hasn't been updated in a while, it may be tempting to keep the system working as it is. Updating the system and training employees on new technology may take up time and slow things down initially. However, the time spent transitioning may turn out to be well spent when it actually makes the office more efficient and productive once implemented. Ask your team members if there are things you haven't noticed that could improve efficiency. Being a manager is all about communication. Every step of the way, make sure that the people on your team understand what is expected of them, and what the timeline is. Use a variety of methods for communication. Speak to people in person, use bulletin boards, send individual and group emails. Always seek to understand as well as to be understood. This means that you need to ask questions and listen, which are important aspects of effective communication.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Note the physical signs of emotion. Breathe deeply. Don't butt in. Get a rain check. Use other strategies to manage your stress.

Answer: Most often anger, frustration, or some other strong emotion is behind our tendency to lash out at others. Emotion puts you in a fight-or-flight mode, which means that your body will show physical signs of increased tension. Learn to recognize these signs it will help you nip your reaction in the bud and lessen the chance of confrontation. Pay attention to how you feel. Are you tense, anxious, or frustrated? Do you feel your heart starting to race? Your emotions are rising. Note your body language, too. Our emotional state often translates into the body language we take, and you may be showing an aggressive posture. Are you frowning or sneering? Have you clenched your fists into balls? Do you have something to say? You may also have a strong urge in a confrontational mood to interrupt. You're more likely to be combative and less likely to process information and listen when your body is in a fight-or-flight mode. To calm yourself, try to breathe slowly and with measured breaths. This should help to relax your central nervous system. Breathe deliberately. Inhale and exhale slowly, counting to five both ways, and take a long and deep breath before saying anything. Don't talk too fast! Slow down if your thoughts and speech are racing and remember to breathe. When you're feeling confrontational, you want to dispute and challenge other people. Interrupting to quibble about a point or a criticism is a dead give-away that you're being difficult and is not helpful behavior it makes you seem aggressive and insecure. It also means that your emotions are still out of control. Make yourself count to ten every time that you have the urge to interrupt. It's likely that the conversation will have passed to something else after ten seconds and your point won't matter. Try going all the way to twenty if you're still tempted. Make an effort to stop when you butt in, too. Catch yourself, stop talking, and apologize to the other person for rudely interrupting. You might find that your emotions are too high to have a calm discussion. In that case, ask the other person if you can continue the conversation later and politely excuse yourself. No one will benefit from a talk if you're being overly confrontational. Put off the conversation, but don't avoid it. Ask for a rain check, i.e. "Bill, can we have this talk a bit later? Now's not a good time for me. How are you later this afternoon?" Express the importance of the conversation to the other person as you excuse yourself, too, i.e. "I realize that this subject is important for you, Tasha, and I want to discuss it calmly with you. But I'm sort of worked up at the moment. Let's try later." Emotion and confrontation breed stress. Try to find strategies so that you can better manage your stress, relax, and release the tension that is behind your tendency to be combative. Less stress will also improve your physical wellbeing. Experiment with techniques that slow your breathing, focus your mind, and relax your body. Learn to meditate, for example, or try yoga or tai chi. Other forms of exercise also have a relaxing effect. You'll feel more at ease and calm after walking, running, team sports, swimming, or other kinds of workouts.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Research the supplement online. Reliable, trustworthy sources of information include government websites, scientific peer reviewed research journals, or hospital/clinic websites. Read the weight loss claim. Read about possible side effects.

Answer:
Before purchasing any weight loss pill over the counter, spend some time researching that supplement online. Find reliable sources of information that can provide you with the benefits, disadvantages and any possible side effects or dangers of the supplement you're interested in. Studies completed by the company itself or recommendations from celebrities, magazines, or newspapers generally are not reliable. There are some websites and government sites that offer extensive information on vitamin, mineral, herbal and weight loss supplements. They include all unbiased, reliable research that has been done on the supplements they have listed. Most over-the-counter diet pills will advertise some sort of weight loss claim. It's important to understand these claims are not regulated by the FDA and may be false. Be aware of "clinically proven" claims on supplements. The supplement company should provide supporting evidence to this claim. If there is no supporting information or studies only completed by the company itself, it's important to realize this may be a false claim. Also be aware of unsafe, unreliable products. They will have claims such as "lose 10 pounds in one week" or "24 hour diet." These are generally unsafe supplements. All medications, even prescription medications, come with a list of possible side effects. While they may be rare, it's important to be aware of exactly how a medication or supplement could affect you. Read all information on possible side effects prior to taking any medication or over the counter diet pill. Note that some ingredients of many weight loss pills are not well studied and side effects are not well known. For example, bitter orange is known as an "ephedra substitute" and may be associated with similar negative side effects.Take extreme caution when ingesting diet pills.