Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Try prompts. Take some time to fully notice. Try something new. Focus on the process. Skip the perfectionism. Give yourself enough time.

Answer: Whether you're trying to write, paint, or solve a problem, prompts can get you thinking. Sometimes just moving past the blank page is the hardest step, and a prompt will at least get you moving. Prompts don't have to be written. They can be visual, such as a painting or photograph, or even auditory, such as a piece of music. For instance, maybe you are trying to paint a picture of a depressing time in your life, but you're having trouble getting started. Putting on the right song could help you get in the mood. Another example is a writing prompt, where someone else sets up a scenario or a question that you write on, such as "You find yourself in a dark room with only one window. You have a pencil in your hand and no shoes. How did you get there?" You can find writing prompts in books on writing and on writing websites. Find prompts that involve the 5 senses. Each sense may make you think different feelings or memories. That is, you may often go through your day without really noticing the things around you. You drink your morning coffee without noticing its deep flavor or walk by your office's landscape without noticing the lilies. Try to be more aware of your surroundings. When you notice more, it can spark your imagination, giving you a new perspective. If you always do the same thing, you'll get stuck in a rut. However, just trying a new technique or looking at something from a different perspective can help unlock creativity. Sometimes all it takes is literally moving yourself around the room, such as looking at a project from the floor or from above it. Other times, you may need to take a different approach to encourage your imagination to start running, such as learning a new way to paint or a different way to sew a pattern. Another way to shake things up is to have different experiences. For instance, maybe go to the symphony if you've never been or try a new food. You never know what connections your brain is going to make. That is, instead of beating your head against the wall to get a predetermined finished product, let the process help define what your project becomes. It's through the process that you can explore ideas and take different routes; if you give into that process, you may come up with something even better than you expected. Another way to say this idea might be "Don't be afraid to deviate from your outline." Plus, even if you decide you don't like what you end up with, you can use what you learned on the next project. If you're a perfectionist, you know that you can be so focused on not making a mistake that you may not finish what you start or you're always unhappy with how it turns out. Perfectionism is a form of self-criticism, and therefore, it can stop you from moving forward with a project or trying something new. Therefore, you should try ways to slow down your perfectionist nature. Remind yourself that making a mistake is not the end of the world. If you paint a line in the wrong place on your painting, it can be fixed. Alternatively, maybe it will help you take a new direction you didn't even think of. Making a mistake is a natural part of life. Wait to decide. Sometimes, when you're in the middle of a project, you may decide you want to scrap it and start over. However, give it a chance. Finish the project, and then sleep on it. You may decide you like it better in the morning or that you can do something to fix it. Don't make it all or nothing. Remind yourself that even if what you end up with is less than perfect, it can still be good. Working under a deadline can be exhilarating, spurring you on to creativity. However, it can also be stressful, and if you get stressed out, it can stifle your creativity. Know how much time you, personally, need to work on something, and give yourself enough time to do it. Set out that time so you can focus solely on your project.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Practice daily. Start to draw. Switch back and forth.

Answer: Keep the strength in your hand by writing with it and using it daily. Allot left handed writing. Perhaps you always write on a calendar, or constantly update a grocery listassign small tasks like this to your left hand to keep it in use. Practicing your left handed writing daily will keep your cognitive performance at a high level. Continue improving on your left handed writing by beginning to draw. Begin with very basic shapes: squares, triangles, and circles. Work your way up to more difficult drawings. The more your movements become directed but natural with your left hand, the easier it will be to maintain your left handed writing. Using both your right and left hand improves connection of the left and right brain hemispheres. If you switch entirely to your writing with your left hand, you will lose writing skills in your right hand. Creativity and abstract thinking have been said to improve when you use both your left and right hand interchangeably.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be ready to catch every ball. Avoid trying to catch balls that are out of reach. Catch the ball with both hands. Catch the ball in your chest and cradle it. Recover quickly after a catch to avoid being eliminated. Don't stall the game by holding balls.

Answer: Catching is the underappreciated skill that wins dodgeball games. Remember that catching balls knocks people out just like throwing them. It's actually better, because now you have another ball to throw and another teammate on your side! Always be prepared to take advantage of this part of the game. Even though you should always be on the lookout for balls you can catch, don't catch balls that you think you might drop. You drop it, you're out. If you'd have to reach for the ball even a little bit, let it go. Balls that you can catch with both hands are the golden ones. This means that they're coming right at you. You'll also be much more likely to keep control of balls that you can catch with both hands, rather than diving for one that you'd barely pull in with your fingertips. Be sure to catch balls with your whole hand, taking the brunt of the catch on your palms. Fingertip catches are much harder to maintain without dropping them. Once you've got the ball in your hands, bring it into your chest. You may be able to catch some balls with your whole body, and that's even better. Cradle it there until you're sure you've got control. This will help you avoid dropping it. Yay, you caught the ball! Now get moving again. Don't celebrate, as this is the moment when you'll find yourself targeted. Immediately after you have control of the ball, get back in the game and be ready to dodge and throw again. Stalling occurs when the referee decides that a player is trying to delay the game. Generally, you should be doing something with a ball after having it your hands for a few seconds. This could include blocking, rolling the ball back to the other team, or throwing it. After ten seconds, the ref can call on you for stalling and send you out of the game.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Remove the pickles from the jar. Make a breading mixture from flour and cornmeal. Pour all of the mixture into a quart or gallon bag. Toss the wet pickles into the bag. Fry the coated pickles at 355F. Serve hot.

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Choose as many as you wish to fry. Use tongs to pluck them out. Add spices to taste. Gently shake the bag. The process will evenly coat the pickles. Fry for no longer than 2 minutes. These are bound to be a great crowd pleaser.