In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Even if you don't feel like it to begin with, these actions can help you endure a fast. These will help you get through the day, and (if you're fasting) keep your mind off the hunger. During the 40 hours it's possible you won't feel especially hungry. You may, however, feel tired or lethargic. In this case, limit yourself to quiet, fairly stationary activities. Try to sleep long hours, particularly on the second night. This is a good way to help the time go by. Meet up with your friends for meals (if appropriate), a sporting event or a shopping trip. The more you take your mind off the challenge, the easier it is. reading, drawing, studying or homework. Carpet is preferable to something harder. Decide for yourself whether pillows and blankets count as furniture.
Summary: Drink water frequently and eat some hard candy every few hours. Watch some movies. Conserve energy if you're fasting. Sleep. Go out. Don't talk about it. Do some indoor activities: Find a good place to sleep if you've given up furniture.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: In order to work toward mending a relationship, you first need to understand what led to the separation. Try making a list of everything that you think contributed to the problem. This will help you organize your thoughts and identify what may need to be done to mend the relationship. For instance, this might look like: anger, lack of time together, ignoring the problem, not responding quickly enough, walking away from conversations instead of dealing with them, and putting down the other person. Try completing a relationship worksheet which identifies your/your partner's situation or concern, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and the ultimate outcome. Forgiveness is associated with higher chances of having a resolution to a conflict. This is due to the notion that forgiving another person may produce a more positive outlook and emotional state overall. Instead of dwelling on what the other person did wrong, you accept her faults and mistakes. You do not necessarily need to forgive the person face-to-face initially. You can practice forgiveness by trying to understand where the other person is coming from (empathy). Remind yourself that mistakes are human. Engaging in pro-social behaviors can serve to mend broken relationships because positive actions may help the other person appreciate you and focus on the good aspects of the relationship. Examples of pro-social behaviors are: apologizing, offering to pay for something, giving a gift, doing favors, giving complements, and helping out. Avoid insulting the person or engaging in anti-social behaviors such as: avoiding the person, yelling, hitting, throwing objects, etc. Some of the most important components of a healthy relationship are connection, intimacy, admiration, and support. Focus on reconnecting and spending quality time with your partner. Set up a date with your partner where you can focus on reconnecting instead of focusing solely on discussing the problems within the relationship. This can take the pressure off and remind your partner of the positive connection within the relationship. Some examples of fun and intimate dates are: going out to a romantic dinner, having a picnic in the park, walking on the beach, going for a hike, or watching the sunset together. Express your admiration for your partner by telling her what you appreciate about her. Agree with your partner as much as possible if you can in order to reduce the likelihood of a conflict. If your partner brings up any issues, simply validate her feelings. Research shows that stressful situations increase negative thoughts about the relationship. Thus, in order to increase positivity about the relationship and encourage your partner to reconnect with you, you will want to reduce stress levels as much as possible. Invite your partner to do something fun and relaxing such as cooking a meal together (as long as it's easy!), sitting in a hot tub, getting a couples massage, or sitting by a fire with a glass of wine. Try to reduce the amount of stress in the situation by having dim lighting as opposed to bright lights, lighting aromatherapy candles or having other positive smells, playing soothing music, and controlling the room temperature. Avoid potentially stressful situations such as: driving in traffic (or at all), loud situations such as going to a club/bar or concert, and any activities involving very hot or cold temperatures.
Summary: Recognize the reason for separation. Forgive. Do positive things for the person. Reconnect. Engage in stress-free activities together.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use enough ice to fill a 16 oz (500 ml) clear drinking glass halfway. For best results, use crushed ice or small pebble ice instead of large ice cubes. Dump the flavored syrup into the glass, pouring it evenly over the ice already inside. You can use either commercially prepared beverage syrups or homemade syrups. When using commercial syrups packaged in a pump bottle, adding two to four pumps of syrup usually provides the right amount of flavor. If you've made standard Italian soda before, use the same amount of syrup for an Italian cream (French) soda. If you're starting with this drink, then you'll need to experiment a little. Add 2 Tbsp (30 ml) for a milder flavor and up to 4 Tbsp (60 ml) for a stronger, sweeter taste. Use any syrup flavor you want. For a twist, you can even combine syrup flavors. Add equal parts of both syrups when combining two flavors. Some combinations that work well include: banana and Irish cream, strawberry and coconut, raspberry and almond, and peach and vanilla. Add the club soda to the glass. Do not fill the glass completely; leave 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of empty space in between the top of the club soda and the top of the glass. Pour the half and half over the contents of the glass. Slowly stir it in until the color of the soda softens throughout the entire glass. Do not stir the contents of the glass too much since doing so can cause the soda to become flat. Only stir the French soda a few times, just enough to spread the half and half through the top two-thirds to three-quarters of the glass. For a slightly different variation, add the half and half before adding the club soda. Adding the half and half after the soda is more traditional and allows the half and half to spread gradually, creating a smoother drink. Adding the half and half before adding the soda will create a foamier beverage. If you don't have half and half, combine equal parts heavy cream and whole milk. Stir the two ingredients together in a separate dish before adding the mixture to the glass. Use almond milk if you need a dairy-free alternative to half and half. Drink the French soda (also known as an Italian cream soda) immediately, before the ice can melt and water down the taste. Consider garnishing the glass with pieces of fruit or fresh mint. Whipped cream can be added, as well.
Summary:
Fill the glass with ice. Add syrup. Pour in the club soda. Stir in a splash of half and half. Enjoy.