Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Consider what purpose you want your outdoor fireplace to serve. Consider the design of the hearth. Determine the size of your fireplace. Look into wood-burning fireplaces. Hire a contractor for a gas fireplace installation.

Answer: Reasons for building an outdoor hearth vary, but whatever yours are, you will want to consider certain elements to bring your project to a successful conclusion. Ambience: Fireplaces can set the mood. A cozy open hearth provides an intimate setting for small groups. If you throw large parties, consider building a fireplace with two open ends to accommodate more people. A fire pit provides views from all vantage points and the feel of a campfire setting. Functionality: You can build a fireplace that also serves as a barbecue or pizza oven, but these designs are very complex. Also consider any electrical installations you may need to hide behind the fireplace, including lighting or audio/visual cables. Many homeowners match the stonework of their fireplace to the stonework of their residence, although it's not mandatory. Brick offers a more traditional stone facade, while man-made stacked stone gives the hearth more of a contemporary look. If you don't want to go for a stone exterior, stucco is also a popular option. The size of your fireplace should be scaled to its surroundings. Consider whether you want your fireplace to be the focal point of your back yard, or to complement an already-stunning vista. Try to design the fireplace with proportions in mind. You don't want your fireplace to completely overshadow the size of your house; nor do you want the fireplace to be dwarfed by your home. Locate the fireplace in its own space to create another "room" in your outdoor living space. Allow plenty of space in front of it for family and friends to gather around and enjoy. Most outdoor fireplaces are either wood-burning or gas. A wood-burning fireplace offers the attraction of a more "natural" fire. However, they usually require a building permit. Contact your municipal government about setback restrictions, chimney specifications, and other requirements. The city will issue a permit to allow you to begin construction, then inspect the result and grant permission for you to use it. Gas fireplaces burn cooler but cleaner than their wood-burning counterparts, with little if any ash, embers, and smoke. Hire your gas supplier or a licensed gas contractor to safely connect the fireplace to your gas line. Check local codes for specifications on gas piping. Many areas require black iron pipes rather than regular steel or galvanized materials.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Write down your goals. Set aside time for regular review and planning. Follow a daily schedule. Write checklists for yourself. Color-code your calendar.

Answer: The first step in being less impulsive is to determine how you want to prioritize your time.Then, before acting impulsively, check and make sure your action reflects the values you've written down for yourself. This might mean writing a master task list. It might mean creating a business plan. If you're a student, you might want to create a study plan. The important thing is to record your current goals in order to measure them against your impulses. You might think of this written record as a kind of container for your values, intentions, commitments, best practices for yourself, and tasks that support these goals. You can use a notebook, a spreadsheet, or another method that works for you. The main thing is that the framework is accessible and functional. In order to make the most of your organizational system, you'll need to commit to reviewing how effective your system is in your life, as well as plan out any needed changes. You might find you need to sit down once a week to consider your actions of the previous week. Did you follow your listed priorities? Note what went well, what you found challenging, and what you might do better. You might find that you need to do this review more often until you find a system that works for you. Doing a brief daily review is recommended; you might also do a more extensive monthly review. If you have lots of unstructured time in your day, you're more likely to fill it with impulsive acts. Try writing down a daily schedule for yourself, using 30 minute blocks of time. It's okay if you spend more than one 30-minute block on a task, but don't leave any blocks empty and unstructured. If you don't know how to plan ahead for certain activities, write in a series of choices for yourself. For instance, if you're not sure yet whether a friend is coming over or not, write: "Friend or ______." Your daily schedule should include your social time and free time too. A schedule that doesn't include any downtime will ultimately fail. If you're the kind of person who's prone to impulsively changing directions in the middle of a task, using checklists can help you stay focused. Checklists minimize opportunities to act impulsively by ensuring that nothing is forgotten, and that no unnecessary steps are added to a task. Checklists have been proven to increase attention to the task even for medical professionals. Many surgeons are required to follow checklists when they perform surgery to help them stay on task. Checklists can be used across multiple settings. Use a travel checklist to help you pack more efficiently; a shopping checklist to help you only purchase the intended items; a study checklist to make sure you attend to each part of the assignment. Crossing items off a checklist can provide motivation to complete a task. Keeping a calendar is essential for anyone who struggles with impulsivity. You'll need to have access to daily, weekly, and monthly calendars in order to prioritize your attention. Using different colors for different categories of activity will help support your use of a calendar. For example, a student might use red ink for upcoming tests, blue ink for long-term projects, black ink for daily schoolwork and green for fun or social activities. A portable calendar, such as an app on your phone, will help you access your calendar across settings.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Learn the basics of what schizophrenia is. Understand the concept of hallucinations and delusions. Know some of the other side effects of schizophrenia. Understand what can exacerbate the problems associated with schizophrenia. Learn about how schizophrenia is treated. Keep your expectations realistic.

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Schizophrenia is a severe brain disorder that can be kept under control with medication and therapy. Schizophrenia changes the way a person thinks, feels, and generally perceives the world. For this reason, it is very common for people with the condition to have hallucinations and delusions. To have hallucinations means to see or hear things that others cannot. To have delusions means to accept false beliefs as true. An example of a hallucination would be hearing voices that other people cannot hear. An example of a delusion would be a person with schizophrenia thinking that someone else was reading his or her mind. Although loss of contact with reality (psychosis) is a typical sign of schizophrenia, it is not the only one. People with schizophrenia may also exhibit loss of interest and drive, speech problems, depression, memory difficulties, and mood swings. Exacerbation of symptoms usually occurs when people stop treatment. It can also be the result of substance abuse, other diseases, psychosocial stress, and adverse effects of the drug being used for treatment. Although schizophrenia cannot be cured, symptoms usually improve with proper treatment. As many as 50% of patients receiving medical treatment experience significant recovery. It is also important to remember that treatment of schizophrenia requires more than just drugs. When treatment is combined with psychological and psychosocial therapies, patients can recover more quickly. The reality is that while 20 to 25% of people struggling with schizophrenia will experience remission, and about 50% will continue to have persistent or intermittent symptoms. Many people think that with love and support they will be able to cure their loved ones. While love and support do play a large factor, it is also important to check your expectations and make sure that they reflect the reality of the disease.