Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use measuring cups of the exact right size. Fluff up the flour. Spoon it into your measuring cup. Level it off.

Answer: This is the best way to ensure accuracy when you're measuring out flour by volume. It's more difficult to use the proper technique with an oversized measuring cup, since you can't complete the final step of leveling off the top. So, for example, if your recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of flour, use both a one-cup dry measuring cup and a half-cup dry measuring cup. If your recipe calls for 2/3 cup of flour, measure out two 1/3 cups instead of using a larger cup. Flour tends to come tightly packed in paper bags. If you don't fluff it up before measuring it, you'll end up measuring out more flour than you actually need for your recipe. Dig your spoon into the container the flour is in and fluff it up a little. You might want to consider storing your flour in a metal, plastic or glass container with a lid instead of keeping it in the bag it came in. That way your flour won't be as tightly packed, and it will be easier to reach in and fluff it up when you need to use some. Use a spoon to scoop flour into the cup until the cup is slightly overfull. Do not pack the flour into the cup; just lightly scoop it in until the cup is full and a small peak has formed in the center. Use a straight edge, such as the back of a knife, to level off the top by running it against the rim of the cup. Do this over the container so the excess flour drops back in. You're now ready to use the flour in your recipe. If it calls for additional cups, measure them the same way.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Soap up some warm water in the shower. Gently scrub with a clean cloth. Rinse thoroughly. Dry the area well. Give the area a wipe with tea tree oil.

Answer: Stand in the shower under a stream of warm water. Lather up some of your cleanser in your hands so you get a good foam. Make sure the water is warm, but not hot enough to burn your skin. Instead of showering, you can also wash your ears while leaning over your bathroom sink. Lather up a clean washcloth with your soap suds. Gently scrub the skin behind your ears. It may help to use one hand to pull your ear forward (gently!) so you have more space to clean back there. If you have sensitive skin, try just lathering up the area with your fingertips. A cloth may be too rough for you. Stand under the warm water or splash warm water onto the area to clean it. Make sure you rinse all the soap off leaving soap suds behind your ear may irritate your skin or cause crusting. Use a clean, soft towel to thoroughly dry the skin behind your ear. Pat the area dry - don't scrub it. Dry inside any folds of skin back there, and don't be afraid to gently pull your ear forward to access that small space. If you blowdry your hair, you can also dry behind your ear with the hair dryer on a cool setting. Put a drop of tea tree oil on a cotton ball. Gently wipe the area behind your ear that you just cleaned. This can help to remove any leftover soap residue. You can get tea tree oil at most drug stores, pharmacies, or some health food stores. If using tea tree oil causes redness, itching, or pain, stop using it right away. Tea tree oil may be too harsh for sensitive skin.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather your tools. Boil some water. Prepare to brew loose leaf tea. Prepare to brew a bag of tea. Steep the tea in boiling water. Serve the tea.

Answer: You will need a kettle or saucepan to boil water, a teapot or mug, and some tea. If you're using loose leaf tea, you will also need an infuser to steep the tea. If you're using tea bags, you don't need an infuser. If you want to make more than one cup of tea, use a teapot. If you only want to make one cup of tea, use a mug. Tea infusers can be purchased online or at most gourmet grocery stores. Fill a kettle or saucepan with fresh water and place it on your stove over medium-high heat. Heat the water for five to ten minutes, allowing the water to come to a boil. If your kettle has a whistling feature, you will know that the water is boiling when you hear a loud shrieking sound. Otherwise, wait until you see large bubbles rising quickly to the surface of the water. You can also use an electric kettle to boil water. Follow the manufacturer instructions when using these appliances. Avoid boiling water in the microwave. The water can become superheated and explode, causing severe burns. First, carefully measure out the loose leaf tea into your infuser. The instructions on the container of tea will indicate how much tea to add. Generally, only a teaspoon is needed per 8 ounces (240 milliliters) of water. Next, attach the lid onto the infuser and place it in your empty mug or teapot. Each brand of tea infuser is different. Follow the manufacturer instructions when adding tea and securing the lid of the infuser. Some teas come in small, pre-portioned bags instead of tins. To brew a bag of tea, you will need to add one bag for every 8 ounces (240 milliliters) of water. First, carefully open the tea package. Next, place the tea bag in your empty mug or teapot. For example, if your teapot holds sixteen ounces (480 milliliters) of water, you will need two tea bags. Drape the string and small paper tag over the edge of the mug or teapot. This will allow you to easily remove the tea bag when it's done steeping. Once the water is boiling, carefully pour it from your kettle into your mug or teapot. If you're using a teapot, fill the pot completely and place the lid on it. Let the tea steep according to the package instructions. For example: Green tea needs 2-3 minutes of steeping time. Black tea should be steeped for 3-5 minutes. White tea should be steeped for 2-3 minutes. Oolong tea needs 2-4 minutes to steep. Herbal teas can be steeped for 6-7 minutes . Once the tea has steeped, remove the tea bag or tea infuser. The tea infuser can be washed and reused. Any used tea bags should be discarded. Next, serve the tea. If you're serving guests, be sure to warn them that the tea may still be hot.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Learn to say no. Practice time management. Take some time each day to write. Try meditation. Try a repetitive hobby. Exercise often. Confront your friends. Surround yourself with better people.

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Sometimes, stress and too much emotion can simply come from stretching yourself too thin. Learn to say no to some of your commitments so you can fully commit to the other ones. The best way to say "no" is to just keep it simple. That is, don't offer explanations, just say "No, I'm sorry, I can't do that." You don't have to justify why you don't have the time to commit to something. You don't have to say no all the way. For instance, if someone asks you to bake cupcakes for a bake sale, you could say that you don't have the time to bake them, but you would be willing to buy some if that was acceptable. Don't let a list of tasks overwhelm you. Make a plan to get things done. Start with what's most important, and schedule time to get it done. Once you've started completing items on your list, you'll feel stress start to melt off. Writing in a journal about what you're feeling can be very cathartic. Over time, it can also help you learn what makes you upset, which can take some of the sting out of the situation. If you don't know where to begin, ask yourself what moments you enjoyed and what moments you didn't enjoy in your day. Look at what emotions contributed to each situation. Meditation can be as simple as learning to listen to your breathing. It's taking a step back from the world, taking your focus from your stress and relaxing your body. For instance, one type of meditation involves repeating a mantra over and over. A mantra is a short word or phrase that helps focus the mind, such as "om." However, your mantra can be whatever you want. Concentrate on letting your thoughts go, concentrating on repeating that phrase over and over. Hobbies such as knitting or even solving jigsaw puzzles help you step away from your emotions. They are like meditation in that way, helping you clear your mind. Exercise is a great way to manage stress. For one, you get lost in the motion, and it becomes a form of meditation, helping you forget what's wrong. In addition, it ups your endorphins, which make you feel better about life. Aim for 150 minutes of aerobic activity a week, if you're exercising moderately. Sometimes, it's not you. Sometimes, it's the people you hang out with. The next time you find yourself in a situation where someone makes you feel hurt, tell that person. You can't make the situation better if you don't say something. It may be hard to get the words out, but the words don't need to be anything special. All you have to say is, "What you [did or said] hurt me, and I would appreciate it if you don't do it again." If you're constantly feeling put-down by the people around you, you may need to get new friends. Of course, give the people around you a chance to change. However, if they repeatedly hurt you, maybe it's time to find some new friends.