Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Place a yoga mat down on the floor. Lie down on your back, centered on the Pilates mat. Lift your legs above your hips and then push them straight out. Lift your head and chest. Pump your arms up and down. Breathe in and out 5 times while you pump. Do the exercise 10 times.

Answer: You can do this on the bare floor, but you'll be more comfortable if you use a mat, as it provides a bit of padding. However, avoid doing it on something like a bed, which has too much padding without enough support. Place your arms by your sides and your palms face down on the mat. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, ready to lift them off in a moment. Take a breath and bring your legs up so your knees are above your hips. They should be bent at 90-degree angle at this point. Then, draw your heels toward each other. Point your toes and push your legs out and up, straightening them out as you do. Make a 65-degree angle with the ground. As you lift your legs, bring the top of your body up, too. Draw your head and shoulders off the ground, bringing your chin down toward your chest. Pretend you're looking at your belly button, and that will help you get in the proper position. Make sure you're tightening your core muscles by pulling your stomach muscles in. While holding your head and legs in the air, move your arms up and down in the air. Keep your arms straight and your palms pointed toward the floor. This movement should be fairly vigorous, as it's meant to get your blood flowing. Aim for moving your arms at least 5 inches (13 cm) up and then down. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Count out 5 breaths in and 5 breaths out, pumping your arms the whole time you're moving. Try to do 1 pump each time you breathe in and 1 pump each time you breathe out. After 5 breaths, bring your legs and head to the floor to rest. The name of the exercise comes from the fact that you're breathing in 5 times and breathing out 5 times multiplied by 10 to equal a hundred. Technically, you're supposed to pump your arms 100 times, doing 1 pump per inhalation and exhalation.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Sleep sitting up when you are first injured. Stick a pillow between your legs if you sleep on your side. Prop a pillow under the arm on the affected side when on your back. Avoid sleeping on the affected side or on your stomach.

Answer: For the first 2 days after your injury, you should sleep with your back upright. Try sleeping in a reclining chair or propping yourself up on pillows in bed. Lie back in a reclined position with your shoulders propped up and supported. If you have an adjustable reclining bed, move the headrest up to a reclining position to sleep. Sleep on your unaffected shoulder, not on your injured shoulder. The pillow between your legs will help keep your body aligned properly as you sleep. You might also hug a pillow in your arms. Put the pillow under your arm to raise the arm and alleviate some of the pressure on your rotator cuff. This can help ease your rotator cuff pain as you sleep. You can use a regular pillow. These positions may cause more discomfort. Even if these are your normal sleep positions, try starting out in a different position.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Spend time with friends. Exercise regularly. Practice relaxation. Enjoy a hobby. Eat healthfully.

Answer: Sometimes, depression can make someone feel isolated, alone, or withdrawn from others. Spending time with people you care about is one of the easiest ways to reduce stress and feel better and more balanced in your mood. Spend time with friends and family in person as much as you can. While technology makes texting or emailing easy, you’ll benefit more from seeing someone face-to-face.  Have a weekly get-together with friends or family over dinner. Meet your friends for a workout class or for coffee. You may find that socializing wears you out more quickly when you're depressed. It is okay to rest and have alone time afterward, just make sure that you are socializing regularly and not isolating yourself. Exercise is a great way to beat stress, feel energized, and balance your mood. In some studies, exercise is just as effective as medication in treating mild to moderate depression. Schedule your exercise during a part of the day when your energy is highest. This may be first thing in the morning or during your lunch break. If you don’t like going to the gym, focus on other physical activities that you enjoy.   For example, take a morning walk with your dog or start attending karate classes.  Don’t be afraid to start small. Even 10 minutes each day is better than nothing. Feeling relaxed can help you cope with the symptoms of depression, deal with stress, and increase your feelings of well-being. Spending time relaxing can help you work through stress and help to stabilize your moods. Aim to do a relaxing activity for 30 minutes each day. Watching TV doesn’t count! Find relaxation methods that feel good to you. Try  daily yoga, qi gong, tai chi, and meditation. Feeling depressed can make you isolate yourself and withdraw from activities you enjoy. Do something you enjoy or try a new hobby and stick with it, even when you dread leaving the house. Doing something you enjoy can help boost your mood and increase your self-esteem. Creating something (like woodwork or sewing) can bring satisfaction.  Try painting, planting a garden, or learning a new language. If you feel like skipping the activity, try telling yourself you will just go for 20 or 30 minutes and then you can leave if you're still not feeling it. You may find that, once you get over the hump of getting out, you will enjoy yourself and want to stay. The foods you put into your body can affect how you feel. Avoid substances such as tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, and sugar, as these can affect your mood. Focus on eating several small meals throughout the day in order to maintain your energy levels. Pay attention to your nutrition to make sure you are eating healthy, balanced meals that contribute to your health, not take away from it. If you struggle with eating healthfully or have dietary restrictions, consider working with a dietician to help you eat better.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Keep track of RSVPs manually. Use an online RSVP system. Prepare for the appropriate number of guests. Send thank you notes.

Answer:
If you’ve instructed your invitees to respond using an included card or to call, it may be easiest to create a manual RSVP list. This can be as simple as a printed guest list with check marks to indicate attendance or ‘X’s to indicate those who are unable to attend. Conversely, you can create a more advanced manual tracking system using a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or online spreadsheet tool to tally the total number of RSVPs, plus ones, the number of adults or children, type of meal, and other predetermined factors. If you determined digital invitations are the best solution for your event, you will more than likely be given access to a digital RSVP tracking program. This is one of many reasons people choose digital invites. However, if you choose traditional paper invites, you can still plug your invitation list and RSVP information into digital tracking systems to streamline the RSVP process. Eventbrite, Evite, and other similar RSVP resources are available at minimal or no cost to use. Once you have a good idea how many of your guests can attend the event, make sure your venue, food vendor, and other accommodations will meet the needs of your guests. Double check the number of meals you’ve ordered, any maximum occupancies in buildings, and other possible concerns to make sure you’re providing for your guests’ needs to the best of your abilities. Whether or not you receive gifts from those in attendance, it’s important to let them know you appreciated them taking time out of their schedules for your event. Use a guest sign in sheet or have someone at the door keeping track of who was in attendance. Then, send thank you notes.  Thank you notes can be as simple as, “Thank you for attending my birthday party!” If you do receive a gift, make sure to include a specific reference within your note by saying something like, “Thank you so much for attending my graduation reception. I look forward to putting the pen set you gifted me to good use in my future career!” Like the invitations themselves, these can be digital or traditionally printed depending on your unique situation.