Problem: Article: Getting plenty of oxygen contributes to physical energy and mental alertness. This can give you an overall boost of positivity. Try one of these breathing exercises periodically:  Sit up straight. Put one hand on your belly and the other on your chest. Inhale deeply through your nose. You should feel the hand on your belly raise, but the hand on your chest should not move. Breathe out slowly, with your mouth barely open. Use your hand on your belly to push air out, if you want. Repeat this exercise ten times. Quickly inhale and exhale through your nose (about three breaths a second), keeping your mouth closed. Then breathe normally. Repeat this process for fifteen seconds or more. Mindfulness is a practice that helps people become more aware of their thoughts and feelings, and of how they relate to the world around them in the present moment. It is like a particular type of meditation that will leave you feeling more self-aware and positive. Since living in the present is key to being a free spirit, this technique can be very helpful.  Sit in a comfortable position, whether in a chair, cross-legged, or kneeling. Begin to pay attention to your breathing. Your mind will eventually wander. When you catch your mind wandering, bring your attention back to your own breathing. Don’t stop to dwell on or judge your thoughts. Continue this process for a short time, such as five minutes if you are trying it for the first time. Repeat this practice frequently, at least once a day. As you begin to practice mindfulness mediation regularly, you can gradually increase the length of the sessions, if you desire. Many people engage in mindfulness through prayer or meditation as part of a spiritual practice. A free spirit can absolutely willfully participate in these practices. Often characterized as mainly a physical exercise, yoga is very much part of a spiritual practice that can boost your mind as well. Practicing yoga regularly can contribute to a positive outlook. You can begin learning yoga with just some simple exercises. Everyone has things in life that can weigh them down, from having to deal with ignorant people to worrying about physical flaws. In developing a positive outlook on life, a free-spirited person will also learn to overcome as many of these hang-ups as possible.  Remember that flaws, including physical imperfections, are part of what makes each person unique. Be proud of what makes you unique, and don’t constantly worry about being the same as others. Practice compassion. This includes being as forgiving to yourself as you would be to others. If you are able to accept others for who they are, extend the same compassion to yourself. Practice tolerance. By being tolerant of other people, you will free your mind and emotions. Be ready to accept differences in other people, and always ask yourself how you would feel or think if you were in their place.
Summary: Try some breathing exercises. Practice mindfulness. Try yoga. Let go of mental hang-ups.

Problem: Article: Being with your family and friends can improve your mood. However, they might not visit as often as you'd like because they're not sure what you want. Call, text, or message people to tell them you want visitors. Specify the best times to visit and ask them to come. Say, “I really want to see my family right now. Please visit me around dinner time so we can talk. Which days this week are you available?” Sharing your feelings will help you feel more at peace. Additionally, it gives your family and friends great memories to cherish. Make a list of the people you want to talk to before you go. Then, start checking them off.  For instance, tell family and friends how much you love them. Say, “Thank you,” to people you need to thank. Forgive people who hurt you in the past. Apologize for mistakes you made. Think about your life and your best memories. Talk to your friends and relatives about your experiences and what they meant to you. If you can, look at photos to help you remember what was important to you in life. This will help you realize how full and meaningful your life truly was, which can help you be at peace. Identify activities or experiences that you can still enjoy in your final days. Then, reach out to friends and family to make these things happen. Don’t stress about checking items off. Just enjoy the time you have by doing the things that are possible. For example, drive to the Grand Canyon, watch the sunset on the West Coast, or go on a cruise.
Summary: Invite your friends and family to visit as often as they can. Tell the people you care about how you feel. Identify the relationships and experiences that gave your life meaning. Check items off your bucket list if you can.

Problem: Article: Suicide is a risk that runs alongside depression at any stage. If your wife talks about suicide, take it seriously. Talk to your wife’s doctor, therapist, family, and anyone who can help.  If the thoughts or talk of suicide are severe, take your wife to the Emergency Department at your local hospital. If you need support or to talk to someone, call the suicide hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) in the United States, 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE) in Canada, and 13-11-14 in Australia. For more information, check out How to Recognize the Warning Signs of Suicide and  How to Help Someone Who Is Thinking About Committing Suicide. Cognitive distortions are thoughts that negatively impacts one’s thinking about the world and oneself. They can affect the way your wife sees the world, and may negatively trickle into how she views you or the relationship. Cognitive distortions can lead to irritability and negative perceptions of the self, others, and situations. If you feel much negativity directed your way, remind yourself that your wife is depressed and to not take the words personally. The words and actions may reflect depression and resulting distorted thinking. Instead, practice detached compassion by empathizing and feeling compassion, yet not getting drawn into the thoughts and feelings your wife is drawn toward. For example, if your wife is saying how awful everything is and that no one is helping her around the house, assess whether this is true or a feeling resulting from depression. Empathize with her by saying, “I can see this is upsetting to you and making you angry. I’m wondering what kinds of things we can do to make this easier.” It’s normal to feel responsible for taking care of your spouse and her well-being. Don’t blame yourself for your wife’s depression. Remind yourself that mental illness is real and is nobody’s fault; not your fault nor your wife’s fault. If you feel like you are blamed for the depression, remind yourself that your role is that of a helper, not a healer or preventer. You may earnestly want to help your wife and ease her burdens. While admirable, make sure you remain aware of how your caretaking affects your own health. If you start to feel resentful, drained, or angry at having to take care of your wife, these can be signs of burnout. Remember that part of taking care of your wife is taking care of yourself. You don’t have to feel guilty about having a good quality of life while your wife is struggling. Remind yourself that it’s beneficial for you to feel healthy, have friends, and have a productive and fulfilling life. This can encourage your wife.
Summary: Take suicidal talk seriously. Recognize cognitive distortions. Remember that it’s not your fault. Avoid burnout.

Problem: Article: Do so by opening the red Adobe Reader app with the stylized, white A icon. Then click on File in the menu bar at the top of the screen, click on Open..., select the PDF document you want to type on and click on Open. If you don't already have Adobe Reader, it's available for free from get.adobe.com/reader and can be used with Windows, Mac, and Android operating systems. It's the marker icon on the right side of the toolbar at the top of the window.   The text is now highlighted. Doing so saves your highlighting.
Summary:
Open a PDF document in Adobe Reader. Click on the highlighter tool. Position the cursor at the beginning of the text you want to highlight. Click and hold, then drag the cursor across the text. Release the click when you are done. Click on File in the menu bar and Save in the drop-down menu.