INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If the people around you are negative and judgmental, this may make it difficult for you to accept yourself. Seek people in your life who are supportive. Seek people who appear to be okay with themselves. Minimize the time you spend with people who complain constantly or instigate unnecessary drama. Building a network of supportive people is essential to being okay with yourself. This could be a more formal network, like a literal support group led by a therapist, or a more informal gathering of friends. By empathizing with others, you also improve your ability to empathize with yourself. Attend a meeting or organize a gathering where your friends can come together and receive support. Do this at least once a month. Scientists have proven that not only are we happier when we are nice to others, but we actually live longer! Being nice to others can help you be okay with being you. Make an effort to do something nice for others without expecting anything in return, and soon you'll be more okay with you. Compliment the cashier's jacket. Give up your seat on the bus. Volunteer your time at a soup kitchen. Kind gestures can be small or large. Anytime you feel self-doubt creeping in, change gears and focus on gratitude instead. List five things you are grateful for in that moment. Take a moment to really pay attention on each one: how does it feel to have that in your life? Think about a physical attribute that you like. Do you have great hair? Think about an aspect of your personality. Are you good at school? Think about a person in your life. Are you close with your mom? When we are not okay with ourselves, we are often not okay with others. This equation works both ways. If you let go of judgment and try to accept others, you will soon start accepting yourself. If you find yourself making an assessment of the actions, choices, or identity markers of someone else, just let it go. Remind yourself that it's not your concern.

SUMMARY: Look at who you surround yourself with. Create a support system. Do something nice for others. Practice gratitude. Aim for acceptance.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you're having unusual problems urinating, you should make an appointment with your regular physician to figure out if there is a medical cause to your problem. Your doctor will perform a medical and physical examination. If you are male, your doctor will probably perform a prostate exam. If the doctor feels a urine test is necessary; she may use a catheter to release urine. This is a tube that goes up the urethra and drains urine into a bag. Blood tests may also be needed to check for any signs of infections. Treatment depends on the problem's cause, but a variety of medications can be used to treat urinary problems. The inability to urinate can occasionally be a medical emergency that requires immediate care. Go to the emergency room if you experience any of the following problems: Acute and painful feelings in the bladder or stomach could be a sign of a severe bladder obstruction. See a doctor immediately as you may need an emergency catheter to drain urine. Sudden and painful urine retention can be severe. Damage to the bladder and kidneys may occur without emergency treatment, so it's important to get to the ER as soon as possible. A variety of medications are used to treat urinary problems. Ask your doctor what medications she recommends. Alpha receptor blockers are one class of medication used to treat urinary problems. They work by relaxing the muscles in the bladder and reducing whatever is obstructing urine flow. They are usually used for long-term issues with urine retention, especially enlarged prostates in men. These drugs include 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and antimuscarinic drugs for urinary incontinence. 5-alpha reductase inhibitors shrink the size of the prostate gland, so such medications are only prescribed to men. They may take weeks or even months to work depending on how long it takes them to successfully shrink the prostate gland. If you have difficulty voiding, then there is usually a medical condition that is causing this to occur. Your doctor will want to do some test including a urine sample to make sure that you do not have an infection and that your urine is in working order. Men who have a hard time urinating they may suffer from urinary incontinence. This is usually due to an enlarged prostate on physical examination. Risk factors for urinary incontinence include advanced age. The older you get, the more likely you are going to have problems going to the restroom. Prostate disease is another concern especially those who have a history of prostate surgery or radiation. A history of urinary tract infections can also lead to problems with urinating. You may have scars from the infections including strictures and fistula formation. Further, physical limitation is also a risk factor for people that have a hard time peeing. Neurological disease lead to urinary retention and problems with peeing. This includes problems with the CNS, spinal cord, stroke, or impaired cognition. Further conditions including diabetes, sleep apnea, depression, and constipation lead to problems with urinary incontinence.
Summary: Make an appointment with your doctor. Seek emergency care, if necessary. Try medications. Have a doctor determine what is causing your urination issues.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use 1 pound (453.59 g) of peanuts still in their shells. Drain the peanuts. Next, put them in a large stockpot. Add 4 cups (.96 L) of fresh water and 4 tablespoons (59.14 mL) of kosher salt to the stockpot. You can also add 2 tablespoons (29.57 mL) of smoked paprika, Old Bay Seasoning, shrimp boil mix, or star anise to the water with the salt. Reduce the heat to a very low boil, and cover the stockpot. Boil the peanuts until they are soft. The longer you boil them, the saltier and softer they will become. Try boiling them for as few as 2 hours for firmer, less salty nuts or up to 12 hours for a very soft and salty nut. Drain the nuts, but do not rinse them. Store the boiled peanuts in an airtight container. Eat or serve all the peanuts within 2 or 3 days after preparing them. They will dry out and become inedible after that.

SUMMARY:
Rinse raw peanuts in fresh water. Bring the water, salt, and peanuts to a boil. Take the stockpot off the heat.