Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Keep your windows clean and clear. Maintain your lights. Maintain your tires.

Answer: Being able to see properly is key to driving safely any time, especially when visibility is already reduced because of rain. To improve your visibility: Clean the inside and outside of the windows regularly to remove dirt, dust, mud, smoke, fingerprints, grime, and other materials. If your windows fog up, turn on the air conditioning or cold air in the car and aim the vents at the windows. Turn on the rear defroster, and open the windows if necessary to increase the airflow. Take your car to a mechanic to have your headlights adjusted properly if you've never done this. This will ensure your headlights are pointing in the right direction, make it easier to see, and prevent you from blinding other drivers. Check regularly to make sure none of your lights have burnt out, and replace dead lights immediately. This includes headlights, brake lights, turn signals, tail lights, and running lights. Keep the light covers on your car clean so that dust and dirt don't reduce their efficacy. Tire tread is what allows your tires to adhere to the road, which is why it's so dangerous to drive with bald tires. Without the right traction, you can skid, slide, and hydroplane easily in wet conditions. New tires generally have about 10/32 of an inch of tread. Tires should be replaced when the tread gets to 4/32 of an inch. Tires with 2/32 of an inch or less of tread are unsafe and shouldn't be used.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Try controlled breathing exercises. Meditate Practice positive self talk. Celebrate every small success. Visualize calming situations. Visualize solutions to your conflict. Listen to calming music.

Answer: Get into a comfortable position, then breathe in deeply through your nose and fill your belly with air. Count slowly to five as you breathe in, then gently exhale through your mouth as you count to five again. Do your breathing exercises for three to five minutes whenever you feel overwhelmed or experience other symptoms. Instead of counting as you breathe, you can also think or say a soothing word, like "relax." for 20 to 30 minutes a day. Wear loose, comfortable clothes, and set aside some time when you'll be free of distractions. Sit upright with your chest out and shoulders back. Keep your feet flat on the floor if you're sitting in a chair, or cross your legs if you're on the floor. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and envision your breath flowing in and out of you. Focus completely on your breath as you inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Imagine each breath fills you with light, and draws wandering, chaotic thoughts to a single point. If you notice your attention wandering from your breath, just refocus again. Don't judge or criticize yourself, simply return your attention to your breath. You can also look for guided meditations on YouTube and other services. When a negative thought comes to mind, acknowledge it instead of trying to push it aside. Say it out loud or write it down, then say, "This is a negative, exaggerated thought." Challenge it with a realistic thought to take away its power. For example, if you starting thinking to yourself, "I'm worthless," acknowledge the thought and say, "No - that's an exaggerated, black and white thought. My family needs me, my friends treasure me, and my boss values my work." Do your best to take the power away from negative thoughts before they start to spiral. Try not to see things as black and white or absolute and unchangeable. Throughout the day, stop to acknowledge small victories. Depression can make it tough just to get out of bed, so even something seemingly minor like getting dressed could be something to celebrate. Try starting your day by making the bed. It might seem trivial, but it's a way to start off each day with an accomplishment. Praise yourself for things like cleaning, going outside, cooking a healthy meal, and exercising. Sit somewhere comfortable without distractions, close your eyes, and breathe slowly. Calm your mind by focusing on peaceful images. Think of a place that you find relaxing, like a childhood refuge, a mountain retreat, or an exotic beach location. Open your imagination to the sensations that you would feel in this place: the sounds, smells, colors, textures, and temperature. Visualize the place with as many sensory details as you can. Spend 10 to 15 minutes in this restful place before opening your eyes. Visualization can help you relax, minimize stress, and improve the quality of your sleep. You can also visualize positive resolutions if a specific conflict prompted your symptoms. Identify your conflict and bring its image to mind. If you stand before it and feel very small, inhale deeply, and imagine yourself growing taller and taller. Imagine that from this new height you have the power to see new ways to solve the problem. For example, if you're feeling powerless, overwhelmed, and hopeless because of a fight with your significant other, envision yourself becoming larger than the conflict. Say to yourself, "I have the power to resolve this conflict." Then, try to break down the situation into its facts, and visualize a conversation with your partner that could resolve the conflict. Listening to music can ease stress, depression, and anxiety. Play your favorite soothing tracks when you're at home, going for a walk, or driving your car. Instead of watching television, try turning on the stereo. The type of music that relaxes you will depend on your personal preference. Singing can also be a great way to relax or release tension.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Give them time to decide. Accept their choice. See the situation from your parents' perspective. Wait until you're an adult.

Answer:
Your parents may not reach a decision during the conversation. Maybe they need time to talk alone, or maybe they haven't yet gathered their thoughts. If this is the case, thank them for listening to you and ask them to let you know what they choose. Don't pressure them for an answer before they're ready. Even if their decision doesn't align with your wants, your parents still have authority over you. Avoid getting overly upset or lashing out at them for their decision. Be kind to them and show them that you're mature. They might be more lenient when you're older. You might feel like they're being unreasonable, but maybe they grew up in a culture where piercings are rebellious. Think about who your parents are and why they made their choice. You might just gain empathy for their decision. You might even agree with their perspective a little, if you understand it. If your ear piercings have a history of serious infections, for example, your body might not respond well to a second piercing. Until you're eighteen, your parents have guardianship over you. You can choose what piercings you have and where when you're an adult. Keep this in mind when you feel upset, and think about all the piercings you'll get someday. Until then, have fun with the piercing you already have and read up about future piercings. No doesn't always mean no forever. If your fourteen, for example, your parents might want you to wait until you're sixteen.