In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before you rush to judgement, take a moment to reflect on your own feelings. Maybe you have a sense that the new woman in your yoga class is unfriendly. But are you actually projecting? Think about your own state of mind. Are you frustrated because you had a bad evaluation at work? You might be letting your bad mood color your perception. Does your new co-worker seem like a know-it-all? Take a moment to think about your own role at the company. Are you actually just nervous that you won't receive a much-wanted promotion? Your own emotions definitely impact how you view the world. And that includes how you judge character. Make sure to keep that in mind. When you are judging someone's character, it is important to keep an open mind. That means thinking about your own biases. And it means that you need to be a good listener. Maybe you've always assumed that your upstairs neighbor is just rude and cranky. If you actually have a conversation with her, you might discover that she's upset because she is coping with the loss of a loved one. Limit distractions. Maybe you've always found your brother-in-law annoying. Instead of texting your friends about your dislike, put down your phone. Take time to actually listen to others without distractions like phones or televisions. You might discover that there are some parts of their personality that really appeal to you. When you are keeping an open mind, try to avoid focusing on negative personality traits. Instead, make an effort to concentrate on the positives. Shifting your focus might help you arrive at a more positive judgement. For example, maybe you have always noticed how impatient your co-worker is. But have you taken the time to notice that she is always willing to help someone who is struggling to meet a deadline? You can also avoid anticipating negative outcomes. Maybe you've never had a positive interaction with your landlord. Keep an open mind and allow your next encounter to be more positive. Keeping an open mind means that you are comfortable with people being different from you. Maybe a new person in your social group has a very dry sense of humor. It's okay if you two laugh at different things. It doesn't make one of you a better person than the other. Keep in mind that you might come from different backgrounds. People who are have different experiences might react differently to the same situation. Be willing to accept that people are different. Just because someone has different personality traits that does not mean they have poor character.
Summary: Consider your own emotions. Be a good listener. Look for the positives. Accept differences.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you want to write a song about a specific subject, sit in a quiet place and clear your mind. Think about your subject matter, or look at it if it's an object, image, or environment. Allow it to fill your emotions, and try to put your experience into words. Suppose you just had a great first date and feel like writing a song about it. Clear your mind, replay the night in your head, and let your thoughts and feelings percolate. Don't filter your thoughts or try to force yourself to write down words. Just focus on putting yourself in the moment and letting it fuel your emotions. If you get inspired and words do come to mind, write them freely without making any edits. Let your creative juices flow when you're washing the dishes, taking a shower, driving, or going for a walk. Think about a memory, person, or emotion, or just clear your thoughts and be open to any ideas that float to the surface. If an idea for a song, melody, or lyric comes to you, write it down or record yourself using a cell phone app. Read song lyrics from a variety of genres and time periods. Take note of how artists structured verses and choruses, rhyme schemes, and rhythmic patterns. Identify the tone, notice devices like similes and metaphors, and ask yourself who the artist's words are addressing. Look for similarities and differences across genres and periods. Use your insights to inform your own tastes, set your musical goals, and decide the type of song you want to write. For instance, contemporary pop tracks are typically catchy, simple, and make use of repetition. Many alternative hip hop lyrics are rhythmically and thematically complex, while country lyrics often aim to tell a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Immerse yourself in a classic album, riveting novel, striking painting, or brilliant film. Put yourself within the work of art's story or moment. Let it play out in your mind and trigger your emotions. If you have a particular theme in mind, look to works of art with similar tones. For instance, listening to love songs or watching a romantic drama can help you get inspired if you want to write a love song of your own. If you think better in images than words, make quick doodles or sketch a scene or feeling. Look back at your drawings and think about what's going on in the images in front of you. Even nonsense doodles can add colorful details to song lyrics. Suppose you drew a stick figure trying to balance an elephant, piano, and sofa on top of each other. You could use that image as a metaphor or simile in a song about dealing with tons of pressure.
Summary: Visualize the message, theme, or moment that you want to capture. Allow your mind to wander while you're doing routine tasks. Analyze other artist's lyrics and song structures. Look for inspiration in music, literature, film, and other art forms. Draw pictures and imagine stories about your sketches.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: In order to add colored sugar to baked cookies, the sugar needs something to adhere to. Icing is the perfect choice. Bake and cool the cookies as directed by the recipe. Ice the very cool cookies with your favorite icing and top with your choice of colored sugar.
Summary:
Top icing with colored sugar. Finished.