INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you feel like life is overwhelming you and you have no other options left, you might be headed for a serious emotional or mental episode. Signs of an upcoming mental breakdown include: Violent or suicidal thoughts Chronic lack of concentration Mood swings and depression Lack of caring and disorder Feelings of intense pressure Extreme weight fluctuations Substance abuse More often than not, insanity comes from a feeling that you don't control your own life. When things get hectic, out of order, or stressful, take a deep-breath, slow down, and look at life in the long term. Resist the urge to cram more things into your schedule, thinking that you are "missing" something. Return to the list of things that make you happy, and pursue them if you haven't been. It is easy to get sidetracked from your passions, but make an effort to return to them. " If you are on the cusp of mental collapse, you need to be focusing on your own needs, not someone else's. Do the things you want to do, and don't be afraid to say no to commitments. If your boss needs you to work more, tell them respectfully that "you need to take care of yourself right now." If you need to speak with HR, do so. Don't worry about hurting your friends' feelings they will understand if you need some time to feel better. This does not need to be with a paid therapist, it could be with a friend, spouse, or family member. If you communicate your feelings regularly then you can take control of your mental well-being and get a new perspective on your problems. Just being listened to can make us feel less alone and more sane. These conversations do not have to be dramatic events. Oftentimes they feel better when they come up naturally. If it feels awkward at first, don't give up. Learning to talk about yourself is crucial to long-term sanity. More often than not, losing your cool will make problems bigger and tension higher. In fact, stress hormones linger in your brain for more than two hours after a confrontation. Take a breath and think about the pros and cons of losing your composure. Count to ten, go to a "happy place" in your brain, or just put headphones on and play a song you love. Find what helps you calm down. Even 5 minutes to yourself in the parking lot can put your problems in perspective and give your mind the rest it needs. While you should never run away from problems, take some time away from them to clear your head when things get crazy. Use your vacation time. It is build into your work for a reason, and avoiding the "rat race" is easy when you're away from home for a week. There is absolutely no stigma about seeing a trained psychologist or psychiatrist. If you are caught in a cycle of negativity or despair, talking to a doctor is often your best option. If you hurt your knee, you would see a doctor, so you should do the same with your brain. You can look up free call-lines online if you are in immediate distress. Most college campuses and many cities have free counseling centers where you can make an appointment.

SUMMARY: Know the signs of a mental breakdown. Slow down your life. Learn how to say "no. Talk about your feelings. Stay calm when faced with hardship. Take a vacation. If you still feel lost, confused, or unstable, talk to a professional.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Make a fist like you did in the other methods, but then concentrate on just one finger. You may be able to get a louder pop if you dedicate all the pressure to one finger. With the thumb of your other hand on the finger you're going to crack, hold the hand you're cracking with your other hand. Press down one at a time with your thumb either on top of your finger or pressing down near the tip to crack the top. Instead, put your hands together like you're clapping, similar to a praying position. Your fingers and palms should be touching, mirroring each other. Then, move your palms apart, keeping your fingers pressing together. Press them harder and harder together, moving your palms upward, until you hear your knuckles cracking. You may need to rotate your hands a bit. Dead on your middle and ring finger should crack, but with a little twist, you can focus on your pointer and pinky fingers. There's two ways you can do this: Take one hand and wrap it around the finger you want to crack. Then swing that hand while you hold the finger stable. It takes a little time to perfect, but you can get a good crack out of it. You can do it for the top joints, too; just grip a little higher. Grab the top part of your knuckle with your opposite hand and give it a twist. Basically, instead of twisting your cracking-hand, you twist the hand doing the cracking.
Summary: Or take it one finger at a time. Experiment with cracking your knuckles without making a fist. Try cracking your knuckles by twisting.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are lots of different ways to tell a girl that she's beautiful and they don't always mean just saying "You're beautiful" to some girl. Anyone can do that. If you want to stand out, you've got to get a little creative. Choose how you want to deliver the compliment. Do you want to talk to the girl in person, or do you want to do something like write her a letter or text her telling her about how beautiful you think she is. Writing a letter is fun and old-fashioned and something very few people do nowadays. She'll definitely remember a letter telling her she's beautiful. Instead of just telling her she's beautiful, accompany it with an action. This could be as simple as giving her a flower (or an origami flower) or small, individual token when you give her the compliment. You could give her a small item and say 'I just wanted to make sure you know how beautiful you are.' Just saying "You're beautiful" is very vague. What about her do you find beautiful? Does she have gorgeous green eyes or long, thick curly hair? You should also consider inner and outer beauty. Instead of telling how beautiful she looks, say something like "I love how you manage to light up an entire room just by being you." Just blurting out 'you're beautiful' to a girl probably isn't going to do much for her or you, especially if either of you are drunk. Telling a girl she's beautiful (if you're looking to do it properly) needs to be properly timed. Try to do it at an unusual time. Most girls have been told they're beautiful when they're all dressed up for a night out. Try telling her she's beautiful just after she's come back from the gym, or when she's not wearing any make-up. It'll feel more meaningful and sincere.

SUMMARY:
Choose the right means. Link it with an action. Consider what you want to highlight with your compliment. Pick the right time.