In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Put your goals and your reasons for working towards them on paper. A biology student might find it easy to become tired and discouraged in her studies. Remembering why she is in school because she wants to develop life-saving drugs or be a teacher like the one who first inspired her is a powerful motivator. Tape your goals to the wall of your office, to your computer, or to your bedroom or bathroom mirror. Keep them in a place where you'll be frequently reminded of them. This will keep focused and stay on track. Having a large and specific goal can motivate you more than a series of smaller goals. At the same time, however, your central ambition might sometimes seem far away or like an impossibly huge task. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed. This sort of thinking is known to kill motivation and lead people to abandon projects. Move the goalposts when you feel this way. If you are writing a novel, for example, put the big picture to the side for a while and work on the current chapter or on revising 20 pages per day. Focusing on small, concrete tasks will move you ahead incrementally and help you finish what you have started. Chronic procrastinators sometimes need more concrete incentives. Set performance standards and reward yourself. The deals can be small or large. Treat yourself to a short break once you have finished some work. Did you ace your year-end exams? That calls for a bigger reward: take a weekend off to celebrate with your friends. Try to use inducements that will motivate you to follow through. Stop and think: what is absolute best that can happen if you go through with your plans? What is the absolute worst? If you are really committed to a goal, remind yourself of how much you potentially stand to gain by following through or how much you potentially stand to lose by failing. Weight the two. What can you expect from applying for jobs in your dream field of architecture? What is the worst that can happen if it doesn't pan out? Most times the worst-case scenario boils down to fear fear of failure, fear of rejection, or fear of regret while the upside promises very tangible benefits.
Summary: Write down your goals. Move the goalposts. Make a deal with yourself. Consider the best-case and worst-case scenarios.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Instead of following a regular schedule, the best gauge for knowing when to water is to stick your finger into the soil. If it's dry more than 1 inch (2.5cm) deep, add water around the base of the plant. If you insist on watering on a regular schedule, water them daily for the first few weeks, then roughly twice per week for the rest of the growing season. This is all dependent on rainfall, soil conditions, and temperature, though. Follow the application instructions provided for the product. Often, you'll apply flower fertilizers every 1-2 weeks. Remember that hollyhocks often don't flower at all during the first year, and flower fertilizers will not change this. Just be patient for next year! top-heavy plants. Some hollyhocks will start to lean over and have trouble standing, especially in windy locations and/or loose soil. Tie the hollyhocks loosely to allow for good air circulation and continued growth. Hollyhocks look great tied to trellises or fences! This is especially important if you want to keep the plant growing next season, or plan to use the seeds. Seed pods on the stalks are still nourishing and growing seeds for next year's flowers. As when the plants are first growing, water them at the base instead of top-down, and try to limit splashing up on the leaves. Splashed water can spread fungal leaf diseases, to which hollyhocks are particularly susceptible. Hollyhock is prone to leaf fungal diseases, such as powdery mildew and rust. If you see leaves that are discolored or have a powdery residue on them, assume it's a fungus. Pluck off or pick up and discard these leaves, and disinfect your gardening tools frequently. Spray the plants with sulfur- or copper-based fungicide sprays, following the manufacturer's recommendations for use, if you see signs of discoloration or malformation of leaves or buds. Fungal diseases can quickly spread over an entire hollyhock plant or from plant to plant, so take action as soon as you spot trouble. Shake the soap well so it mixes with the water. Spray the soap onto the leaves in the early morning or late evening with a spray bottle. Cover the tops and the bottoms of leaves. As an alternative, mix 2 teaspoons (9.9ml) of dish soap and 2 tsp (5.2 g) of cayenne pepper with 1 US pint (470mL) of water and spray it on the leaves.
Summary: Water hollyhocks regularly to keep the soil moist. Apply an organic flower fertilizer to improve flower yields. Stake or tie up Keep watering the plants after they are done blooming. Treat fungus-infected leaves right away. Get rid of insects with insecticidal soap.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Spread the cooking oil across the whole surface of the skillet by tipping and rotating it. Keep the skillet over the heat until the oil starts to ripple. Non-stick pans will make your sear less crispy. Opt for a cast iron skillet. Make sure the meat isn't dripping with marinade before you put it on the pan. Before the oil starts to smoke, lay the meat down in the center of the pan, or spread out smaller pieces of meat evenly so the meat isn't crowded. Don't move the meat around the pan once you've dropped it in. Use tongs or spatula to try and lift the meat off of the pan to check on the sear's color. If the meat sticks to the pan, wait to flip it. Once you see a dark sear or the breading is golden brown, flip your meat over. The size and type of meat will affect the time it takes for it to cook. A 6oz (170g) chicken breast will take approximately 5 minutes for each side to cook through. A beef steak or pork tenderloin that's 1in (2.5cm) thick will take 3-4 minutes on each side. If your meat isn't at the right temperature and you're afraid of the pan burning it, remove the meat from the skillet and place it on a baking pan. Put it into your oven on the broil setting for 2-3 minutes before checking the temperature again.
Summary:
Heat an oiled skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Place the meat on the pan once it's piping hot. Flip the meat once it has a dark-colored sear on the bottom. Cook the meat thoroughly.