Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make a to-do list. Get one important task done. Get rid of clutter.

Answer: If your idea of the best day ever means getting as much done as possible, it helps to have an idea of all the tasks that you want to accomplish. You don't necessarily need to check off every entry on the list, but the more you're able to cross off, the more inspired you'll be to complete it. When it comes to making a list, think quality, not quantity. Don't overload the list with a ton of tasks that you know you can't possibly complete in one day. Instead, focus on a few key projects -- three or four is a good number to start with. Prioritize your list by ranking the to-do tasks in order of most important to least important. That way, if you run out of time, you'll have accomplished the most crucial tasks so you can feel really good about yourself. Sometimes, even staring at a to-do list with only a few items on it can be overwhelming. Instead of becoming paralyzed by the feeling that you can't possibly finish everything on the list, make sure that you get one key chore or project done. You'll feel so much better about yourself and your day if you've finished the most pressing task on your agenda. Pick your one task with great care. The more important it is to your life, whether it's a project that might to lead to promotion at work, an application for a college or school that you really want to go to, or the outline for a novel you hope to write, the more satisfied you'll feel at the end of the day. This may seem like a silly thing when you're thinking of having the best day possible, but getting rid of an unnecessary mess somewhere in your home or room can help boost your mood and make you more productive when it's time to work. Start with visible clutter that you see regularly, instead of a messy closet, to help reduce your stress. You don't have to take on a large decluttering project. Even if you start by cleaning off the top of your desk or a shelf on your bookcase, you'll still feel the benefits.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get your materials ready. Begin your grooming session using a slicker brush to remove tangles and dead hairs. Go over the coat again with a bristle brush. Clean your dog's ears.

Answer: A while before you begin the grooming process, you need to stock up on brushes, combs, clippers, shampoos, and conditioners. For brushes, bristle brushes can be used on all coat types. In general, the longer the coat the more widely spaced and longer the bristles should be. Wire-tipped brushes without rubber ends are also a good choice for dogs with long, coarse, or curly coats. If your dog has a lot of mats or tangles, slicker brushes are a useful tool to remove such problems. After you brush your dog down with a brush, use a comb designed for dogs to ensure that all tangles or mats are gone. Combs are used to get right down to skin and also tease out tangles. Clippers should be purchased, and you can get a recommendation from a local pet store for your dog's specific needs. Clipper coolant or lubricant is also necessary, as clippers become hot when used and need to be cooled off to avoid burning your dog. There is a place for scissors when used with care. For shampoo and conditioner, use baby shampoo or special skin condition shampoo. Avoid flea removal shampoos; these rarely effective and have no action at all once the pet is dry. Dog toothpaste and toothbrushes, which are available at pet stores and most department stores. Sharp, guillotine type nail clippers. Cotton balls and ear cleaner to clean your dogs ears, and tweezers to pluck out unwanted ear hair. Detangler should be available in the event of any difficult mats or tangles. Brush your dogs back, legs, underbelly, chin, and neck with your slicker brush, targeting tangled or mated fur. Brush any featherings on the dog's legs, tail, thighs, neck, and back. If you encounter any particularly difficult tangles or mats, put a dime-sized glob of detangler on the mat and working it out with a comb and your fingers. A lot of dead hairs will likely fall off during this process, leaving a pile of dog fur on the floor. Brush your dog on a surface that's easy to sweep or vacuum. If available, use a grooming table. Brushing in the direction the coat grows, go over your dog's coat again with a bristle brush to smooth out the detangled hair. Due to the twisty nature of a dog's ear canal, it's easy for parasites and bacteria to thrive. Once-weekly cleaning is key to your dog's well-being and should be incorporated into any grooming routine. Dampen a cotton ball and use it to gently swap the dog's ear with ear cleaning solution. Never insert anything, like q-tips, into the dog's ear canal. Stick to the exterior lining. Earwax may rub off on the cotton ball. The wax is usually brown or black. If you notice crusty skin, redness, discharge, bad smells, or swelling this can be a sign of an infection and should be addressed by a veterinarian. Use tweezers to pull out unwanted hair, which can tangle and cause mats to form in the ear canal. However, discuss tweezing with your vet beforehand. Ear hair removal is not necessary for every dog breed.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use your action plan to recognize when to use rescue medications. Get emergency help Seek immediate medical attention if the peak flow meter reading is in the red zone. Get help immediately if their rescue inhaler doesn't improve symptoms. Try to calm and comfort the child.

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Your asthma action plan should clearly indicate when you should encourage a child to use their rescue albuterol inhaler. Whether your system uses a symptoms-severity scale or a minimum peak flow reading, know the symptoms of a full-blown attack in your child and treat it using the correct short-term medications. You can determine what caused the attack later. if the child appears to have significant trouble breathing or persistent coughing or wheezing. This can indicate an asthma emergency, which can be life-threatening. Signs that a child is having a very difficult time breathing include: Having trouble speaking without gasping Using abdominal muscles to breathe Having flared nostrils while inhaling Leaning forward in a sitting position to breathe Breathing in so hard the stomach is sucked in beneath the ribs (especially in children under age 5) Breathing faster than usual Your asthma action plan should indicate what level of peak flow reading indicates an asthma emergency. Anything in the red zone should prompt you to call your doctor or visit the ER. If this is accompanied by serious symptoms, you may want to call emergency services. While waiting to receive emergency care, follow your asthma action plan until you are able to get medical attention. For example, if you visit the ER, do whatever rescue procedures are listed on your plan during the drive there and while you wait to see a doctor. If the child uses their rescue inhaler and symptoms don't improve, it's probably an asthma emergency. Call for help or go find assistance immediately. Having an asthma attack or emergency can be frightening for a child, and anxiety can only make matters worse. While waiting for rescue meds to work or emergency services to arrive, try to keep the child calm. Remain calm yourself so as not to frighten the child further. Talk to them calmly, help them into a sitting position, inform them that help is on the way, and reinforce that everything will be okay. If the child is panicking, help them use their inhaler. Most children who carry an inhaler should also carry an instruction card directing how to use it.