In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Meditation practices are traditionally buddhist techniques that can help develop concentration, clarity, emotional positivity, and a calm acceptance of the true nature of things. Do about 15-30 minutes of centering meditation (such as mindfulness or kindness and compassion meditation) daily to relax your muscles, relieve your stress, and as a result, remove the tension from your body. Try either kneeling, laying down on your back, or sitting with your legs crossed in front of you while you meditate. There are many different ways you can position your hands while meditating, and each are thought to have different effects on the body. Some of these so-called mudras include:  Gyan Budhi Shuni Prana Dhyana Surya Breathing exercises can help to calm down an anxious or stressed mind and are particularly useful for releasing tension to enable sleep.  Try the 4-7-8 exercise by pressing your tongue against the back of your teeth, inhaling for 4 seconds, holding your breath for 7 seconds, and exhaling for 8. Then, repeat this 3 more times.  Try alternate nostril breathing by sitting with your back straight and closing your eyes. Close your left nostril with your right ring finger and inhale. Then, close off your right nostril with your thumb as you exhale.  Make sure to take deep belly breaths when you practice yoga. This will naturally invigorate you and help dissolve tension and tightness in your muscles. Stress is one of the most significant sources of tension. Avoiding stressful situations whenever possible will also help ensure that you don’t have tension in your body.  Organizing your day and allowing time to relax will help you relieve and avoid unnecessary stress. Step back from any stressful situation if you can. If you cannot, try taking a deep breath and not reacting immediately to avoid having your feelings and tension rise unnecessarily. Regular exercise is an important part of staying healthy and it will also help relieve tension-causing stress. Try to get some form of exercise every day to help avoid and alleviate tension.  Even a small amount of exercise is good and can help relieve stress. For example, a ten minute walk will relax and refresh you and will also lightly stretch your muscles.  Exercise produces endorphins that will improve your mood and help you sleep, both of which can contribute to feelings of tension. Bad nutrition exacerbates stress and tension. Eating healthy foods will not only help your overall well-being, but also combat stress and tension.  Chewing can help you relieve tension because the motion is a natural relaxant.  Foods like asparagus, which has the mood-enhancing nutrient folic acid, can help alleviate stress.  Foods high in Vitamin B such as avocados also help relieve stress.  A glass of warm milk can help insomnia and anxiety. Its proteins lower blood pressure while the potassium can help alleviate muscle spasms caused by tension. Every person needs sleep in order to maintain health and well being, but it will also help your body relax and process stress. Make it a priority to get 7-9 hours of sleep every night to help you avoid stress and tension.  Increased stress and tension are one of the negative consequences of insufficient sleep. Make sure you get enough sleep every night so that you don’t exacerbate any stress or tension in your body.  Short naps of 20-30 minutes can also help relieve stress.
Summary: Practice meditation. Do breathing exercises. Avoid stressful situations. Exercise regularly. Eat properly. Get enough sleep.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Cover can be anything that offers you momentary safety. Be aware of your surroundings, and don't allow yourself to be boxed into a corner.  Cover can be distance – if you can remove yourself from the situation, your attacker can't get to you. Plan your escape route in advance. Cover can also be a physical barrier, like getting to a bathroom or supply closet and locking your attacker out. The best way to avoid getting into trouble is to remove yourself from a fight before it happens. But if you are attacked by a violent person and can't get away, you will need to defend yourself as best you can. You can't really learn these moves without practicing them, so sign up for self defense classes before trying them in person.  Make a fist and swing upward, hitting your opponent's nose squarely with the heel of your hand. The upward movement carries a lot of force, and is easier to pull off than a boxing-style punch. Kick your attacker's knee by using your foot in a horizontal stomping motion. Be sure to take aim first, and strike suddenly before they expect it. Use the instep of your foot or your knee with as much force as possible to connect with your opponent's groin with an swift, upward motion. Alternate your strikes between face and body – when your opponent goes to protect one vulnerable area, they will leave another area open to attack. Even if you have been taking self defense classes and doing well, never assume you will win the fight. There are too many things that can go wrong, and you can never predict the outcome. If you let the situation get out of control, you are far more likely to get caught and get into trouble.   If you underestimate your opponent he or she may catch you off-guard, and hurt you. You are far more likely to get caught if you are reckless – you won't pay enough attention to your surroundings and witnesses.
Summary: Know how to get to cover. Learn basic self defense moves. Avoid being overconfident.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You are with your girlfriend because your list of “likes” about her is longer than your list of “dislikes.” If you want to make the relationship work, however, you’ll need to accept those dislikes. This could mean a lot of compromise on your part. However, this doesn’t mean you should let go of your non-negotiables. Simply try to come up with an agreement that you can both live with. For instance, she may have her nose in her smart phone all night while you just want to spend quality time. Suggest that you set a designated time aside—for instance, one hour—where you both turn off your phones. You may have gone into the relationship thinking it was going to be your way or the highway. Or, you may have had other unrealistic expectations of how things were going to be. You’ll need to assess which is more important: trying to obtain these potentially far-fetched ideals, or compromising to something that works for the both of you. Determine if the compromise you are asking of or are asked by your girlfriend is actually fair. Some compromises are more like demands and can ruin a relationship. If you believe the compromise you are asked to do is unfair, let her know. You shouldn’t have to give up what makes you you, and vice versa. The only compromises that you should ask of your girlfriend and she should ask of you are ones that make you better and grow as a couple. Compromises that make you feel bad about yourself and negatively affect your life are typically unfair to ask of one another.
Summary:
Realize that you can’t change her, and you shouldn’t want to. Examine your expectations. Ask yourself if the compromises are fair.