Q: Take the hand you want to make the peace sign with, and hold it in front of you, open palmed, with your palm facing away from your body.  Rake your fingers, excluding your pointer and middle finger, and fold them into your palm like you are making a fist. Make sure your thumb is over your other fingers. Raise your index and middle fingers. The index finger is the closest finger to your thumb. It doesn’t matter which hand you use. This is how you make the standard peace sign with your hand, Your extended index and middle fingers should form a “V.” Keep your clenched fingers and palm pointed away from your body. This is very important.  When you keep your palm facing inward toward yourself, the gesture can be perceived as offensive in some cultures, almost a double middle finger. Make sure you put your pointer finger and your middle finger out at the same time. If you put your middle finger out first it can mean something very bad in English (and in many other languages). Don't stick out your little finger; this, too, has an alternate, obscene interpretation. When done correctly, the peace sign became a counter-cultural symbol of peace in the Vietnam War.  Most people raise their hand in the air while making it.  Some people consider the meaning of the symbol to be a call for an end to war, and some people think of it as a general call for peace in the world. Some politicians have made the sign with both hands while raising both arms (Richard Nixon, Dwight Eisenhower). This can be a cliche, though, that brings to mind Nixon. Many people just raise one arm when making the sign. When some people see the peace sign, they think of it as a “V” sign that means victory, especially in war. The V sign is also made by holding up the two fingers closest to the thumb in a V formation.  It doesn’t matter which hand you use. Allied troops started using this hand sign to indicate victory during World War II.  Winston Churchill used the sign to indicate victory. So did Nixon, in the context of Vietnam. Protesters who were against Vietnam then started using the same sign and saying “peace” as they did it instead, to protest the war. They wanted to change the hand gesture to a symbol of peace. The point is to be aware that the hand signal has both a history in the anti-war movement and in representing victory during war. This sign is another hand signal that derived from the television show, Star Trek. Its meaning is “live long and prosper.”  To make it, press together the two fingers closest to your thumb at the same time you press together the two fingers farthest away from your thumb. The middle of your hand will form the “V” shape when you do this with your fingers. You should keep your thumb extended outward as you do so. Historically, the Vulcan was a pagan deity, a sun god who was linked to powerful energy such as thunderbolts.
A: Hold open one hand. Point your palm away from your body. Raise your hand. Make a “V” sign for victory. Make the Vulcan peace sign.

Q: Getting at least 8 hours (and maybe more) helps you start the day off right. If you need to catch up on sleep, you may even want as many as 12 hours to truly recharge.   Try skipping setting an alarm, or setting your alarm very late, and seeing how much you sleep. If you get tired later, you can take a half hour nap. Try to fill about 1/3 of your plate with fruits and vegetables. Avoid skipping or delaying meals, especially breakfast. Food is fuel, and eating enough is important to help you have a good day. Eat food from each food group.   Look for fruits and vegetables with strong colors (like dark green lettuce or bright red strawberries). These are signs of good nutrition. Pay attention to any cravings. They can tell you what type of nutrition (e.g. salt, leafy greens, fats) your body is low on. Avoid diet bars. Eat real food. Even some light exercise can help you feel a little better, and improve your resilience.  Stretch or do yoga. Take a walk around the neighborhood. Play catch with friends or family. Dance to your favorite music. Do push-ups, crunches, jumping jacks, and other exercises you can do anywhere. Play a sport like basketball, football, or baseball. a little, if desired. Try doing something nice for yourself, like taking a bubble bath or doing your nails. Hang out with a good friend or family member. See if you can make plans ahead of the time, or invite them to do something spontaneous. Together, you could...   Go out for a meal. Play a board game or video game together. Take a walk. Work on a shared hobby. Go shopping (if your budget allows). Explore a new area of town. Is there something interesting or fun that you've been meaning to get around to? Set aside some time for it. Perhaps you've wanted to learn something new, or experiment with something. Now is a good time to try it.   Think back to when you were a child. What did you want to get or do, that your parent(s) said no to? Try that thing now! Take baby steps if it's a big decision. For example, maybe you're not sure if you're ready to be a dog owner, but you think you could try dog-sitting for someone. Take time to rest and think. Try writing in a diary or gratitude journal.  Try writing down a few things that you're grateful for or happy about.
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Start off with a good sleep. Eat full, nutritious meals. Exercise. Pamper yourself Spend time with someone who makes you feel good about life. Try working on something that you've been putting off. Try something that you've been meaning to try. Reflect on the day when you're done.