INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The beater bar, the bottom part of the vacuum where dirt is sucked in, often accumulates dirt and hair. Use scissors to cut and remove any hair that is stuck in the bristles. This part in the process can be particularly unsanitary. Consider wearing disposable gloves. Apply rubbing alcohol to a cotton swab. Then rub the cotton swab over the beater bar to disinfect it. Rub the cotton swab over other parts of the vacuum that come into contact with the floor. These areas are particularly susceptible to picking up dirt and disease because they are constantly coming into contact with dirtiest parts of your house. Try to avoid spreading alcohol on rubber pieces of the vacuum. For most models, you will need to use your hands to spin the beater bar around so that you can disinfect all sides of it. Some models will allow you to detach the beater ball, which will make it easier to reach all sides. Read instructions to see if your beater ball can be removed. It will make the process easier.

SUMMARY: Cut hair out of the beater bar. Disinfect the beater bar. Spin the beater bar and continue disinfecting.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once you can do the full dance with the video on three-quarters speed, start inching it up to full speed. Feel the difference when you start going faster and make any adjustments you need to. Turn your computer around or go on the other side of the room, then play the music and do the dance as well as you can without watching. It's okay if you don't remember everything! Go back and watch the video afterwards to see what you can work on, then keep trying until you get it all. Have fun with it! Whether the dance is powerful, joyful, sassy or sexy, get into the attitude and let it show in your face and movements. Dances are much more fun to watch and perform if you're focused on having a great time. You might need to drill over a certain section of the dance, or work on a general skill, like being more precise or picking up your speed. It might take you up to a week or more to get down the dance perfectly, so be patient with yourself! Focus on improving a little bit every day. Congratulations; you've learned a whole K-pop dance! If you want it to stick, make sure to practice every few days. Also, feel free to show off your moves to your friends whenever you hear the song! If you can't practice the moves physically all the time, try reviewing them in your head every few days. Listen to the song and envision yourself nailing each step. If you want to perform at a show or for a video, put together a cool outfit that lets you move but matches the song, like sneakers and shorts or skinny jeans and a shiny shirt. It's completely normal to get frustrated--K-pop dances are hard and fast! If you're patient with yourself and commit to drilling the moves as much as you need to, you will get them down. Remember, the time and effort will be worth it in the end.

SUMMARY: Play the video at full speed when you've learned all the parts. Practice the dance without the video, once you learn it all. Notice and focus on areas that need improvement. Do the full dance at least once every few days, to keep it fresh. Be patient with yourself and don't give up!

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you don't agree with what everyone else is saying, speak up. Maybe you don't like the way everyone is making fun of someone, or maybe you have a political opinion different from a friend's. It's ok if you happen to agree with everyone else, but if not, don't be afraid to speak up. Just make sure you do so respectfully. For example, if everyone loves eating at a certain restaurant, but you don't like the food, simply say, "It's not my favorite." How do you naturally speak when you're talking to yourself? That's how you should talk to everyone else. Don't dumb yourself down around some people and try to sound smarter around others. Use words you're comfortable with rather than slang terms you don't like or long words you don't understand. If you like using slang or impressive vocabulary words, that's ok too. Just be sure you're speaking that way for yourself though, not to sound like someone else. If you lie about how you feel, you aren't letting people know who you really are. Focus less on what someone's reaction will be, and think about how this will help someone understand you better. For example, if someone asks you to go dancing, and that's something you don't enjoy doing, tell them that. Then offer to do something else with them so they don't take it personally.

SUMMARY: Voice an unpopular opinion. Use your own vocabulary. Share your true feelings.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you feel like life is overwhelming you and you have no other options left, you might be headed for a serious emotional or mental episode. Signs of an upcoming mental breakdown include: Violent or suicidal thoughts Chronic lack of concentration Mood swings and depression Lack of caring and disorder Feelings of intense pressure Extreme weight fluctuations Substance abuse More often than not, insanity comes from a feeling that you don't control your own life. When things get hectic, out of order, or stressful, take a deep-breath, slow down, and look at life in the long term. Resist the urge to cram more things into your schedule, thinking that you are "missing" something. Return to the list of things that make you happy, and pursue them if you haven't been. It is easy to get sidetracked from your passions, but make an effort to return to them. " If you are on the cusp of mental collapse, you need to be focusing on your own needs, not someone else's. Do the things you want to do, and don't be afraid to say no to commitments. If your boss needs you to work more, tell them respectfully that "you need to take care of yourself right now." If you need to speak with HR, do so. Don't worry about hurting your friends' feelings they will understand if you need some time to feel better. This does not need to be with a paid therapist, it could be with a friend, spouse, or family member. If you communicate your feelings regularly then you can take control of your mental well-being and get a new perspective on your problems. Just being listened to can make us feel less alone and more sane. These conversations do not have to be dramatic events. Oftentimes they feel better when they come up naturally. If it feels awkward at first, don't give up. Learning to talk about yourself is crucial to long-term sanity. More often than not, losing your cool will make problems bigger and tension higher. In fact, stress hormones linger in your brain for more than two hours after a confrontation. Take a breath and think about the pros and cons of losing your composure. Count to ten, go to a "happy place" in your brain, or just put headphones on and play a song you love. Find what helps you calm down. Even 5 minutes to yourself in the parking lot can put your problems in perspective and give your mind the rest it needs. While you should never run away from problems, take some time away from them to clear your head when things get crazy. Use your vacation time. It is build into your work for a reason, and avoiding the "rat race" is easy when you're away from home for a week. There is absolutely no stigma about seeing a trained psychologist or psychiatrist. If you are caught in a cycle of negativity or despair, talking to a doctor is often your best option. If you hurt your knee, you would see a doctor, so you should do the same with your brain. You can look up free call-lines online if you are in immediate distress. Most college campuses and many cities have free counseling centers where you can make an appointment.

SUMMARY:
Know the signs of a mental breakdown. Slow down your life. Learn how to say "no. Talk about your feelings. Stay calm when faced with hardship. Take a vacation. If you still feel lost, confused, or unstable, talk to a professional.