In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There are lots of ways to relax, which can include journaling, playing or listening to music, and lighting candles and taking a bath. One way to relax that helps the mind and body is through progressive muscle relaxation. While lying down, systematically tense and relax certain muscle groups. You can start with your feet and move upward, tensing first your toes, then releasing the tension. Then move to your ankles, shins, knees, thighs, buttocks, stomach, arms, chest, neck, and face. Set aside 5-10 minutes each day to practice relaxation. Regular meditation can help rewire the brain and activate parts of the brain responsible for joy and serenity. Mindfulness meditation can be used to deal with stress and anxiety. Simply be fully in each moment and observe yourself and your surroundings without placing judgment or evaluation on any experience.  You can practice mindfulness while walking (noticing each step you take, the pace at which your body moves), and in sitting meditation by observing each thought that comes to mind, yet not judging it or following it, but just observing. Practice mindfulness while eating. Smell the food before putting it in your mouth. Once eating the food, observe the texture, flavor, and temperature. Do this with each bite you take. Both alcohol and nicotine may give a small feeling of relief, but actually increase anxiety as they wear off.  Resist your urge to turn to alcohol or nicotine as ways to cope with stress and anxiety. Instead, use relaxation, meditation, or another coping strategy.
Summary: Practice relaxation techniques. Meditate. Avoid alcohol and nicotine.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The foundation of any good doctor-patient relationship is effective communication. Talking to your dentist before, during, and after procedures can help minimize your fears.  Speak with your dentist before the procedure about any fears or concerns you have. You may also want her to explain the procedure to you before it begins.  Ask your dentist to keep you informed as she is doing the procedure. Remember that you have the right to know what is happening. Tackling a fear can cause any person to lose confidence and avoid a situation. Employing the behavioral tactic of scripting before your appointment can help you engage with otherwise scary situations and minimize your fear of the dentist. Scripting is a technique where you conceptualize a game plan or “script” for a specific situation and follow through with it. For example, if you are scared of an upcoming teeth cleaning, write notes and develop a plan that will allow you to have equal command of the appointment. Think about what you could say in response to any questions or contingencies that may arise in your interaction. If you fear a dentist’s visit or a specific procedure, frame it in simple terms. Framing is a behavioral technique that can help you shape how you think and feel about specific situations by making them seem commonplace or banal.  If you are afraid about having your teeth cleaned, you can reframe it as, “This is a quick procedure that’s just like brushing my teeth.”  Working with smaller and more manageable units can help you overcome any fears. Relaxing can help you have a more pleasant experience at the dentist and may minimize your fears. From breathing exercises to medication, there are different relaxation techniques you can employ to manage your dental phobia.  Many dentists will suggest using nitrous oxide, sedation, or anti-anxiety medications such as alprazolam to help you relax during your visit.  Some dentists will give anti-anxiety medication before appointments if you suffer from severe nerves.  If you take any anti-anxiety medication that your dentist did not prescribe, make sure that she knows before you start a procedure to help ensure that there aren’t any potentially dangerous interactions between medications.  Be aware that using these medications during a procedure can make it more expensive, which dental insurance may not cover. Try breathing exercises to help relax you. You can breathe rhythmically to a count of 4 seconds of inhaling to 4 seconds of exhaling. If it helps, think the word "let" as you inhale and "go" as you exhale to help your mind release your fear as much as possible.  If necessary, double up on your relaxing techniques. You can use a variety of different media to help distract you during a dentist’s visit. Listening to music or watching televisions your dentist has installed can help relax you and may minimize your fears.  Many dentists now have MP3 players or televisions and tablets they offer to patients to help distract them.  If your doctor does not offer any of these, ask if you may listen to soothing music or a book during your appointment.  You can also use a stress ball to help distract and relax yourself during your appointment. You may also want to listen to soothing music or watch a funny video before your appointment to help you relax and associate the dentist with calm, which can help you overcome your fears. Consider asking a friend or family member to accompany you to your appointment. She can help to distract you from a procedure, and also may help calm you. If you are extremely anxious, ask the doctor if your friend can accompany you to the procedure room. Knowing that another trusted person is in the room may help you to relax. Many people fear the dentist because of complicated and often painful procedures such as a root canal. By getting regular cleanings and checkups, you will not only help yourself overcome your fear of the dentist, but also prevent serious oral health conditions.  Make sure to take care of your oral health on a daily basis to minimize the risk of needing complicated procedures. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day and making sure to floss can go a long way in preventing problems.  The more often you get checkups that are positive, the more quickly you can overcome your fear of the dentist. After an appointment, reward yourself with something you want or by doing something fun. This can help you associate dental visits with rewards instead of fear.  For example, you might want to buy yourself something small like a shirt or a pair of shoes for going to the dentist. You could do something fun like going to a local amusement or water park. You might want to avoid rewarding yourself with sweets, which could cause cavities and require more dental visits.
Summary: Communicate with your dentist. Script procedures that scare you. Frame dental procedures in simple terms. Employ relaxation techniques. Distract yourself with different media. Take a friend or family member to your appointment. Prevent serious dental problems with regular visits. Reward yourself for positive appointments.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Do they make faces and cross their arms, or do they clap their hands and smile? If they don't get along conversation wise, find someone else. Have plenty of things available to your guest. Things like food, comfort, clean bathroom, things to do, etc Flirt, appreciate, hug, and kiss. Beware though, some Sims take longer than others to accept hugs and kisses.  This will bring them even closer to each other.  If you decide to come on too strong, at the top of the screen there will be a note that says "how many times do I have to reject you before you take the hint." ((Note: This applies to the console Sims 2))  If they reject you,your relationship meter will go down but keep on trying. But if that doesn't work out to well, you might have to start back at number 1.
Summary:
Whether you are on a date or not, talk to the person, watch how they react. Invite the Sim over often, or chat on the phone. Make the other Sim feel special. If you have When you talk to your Sims, the menus might have lightning bolts will appear and if you push those menus, it will make your relationship meter go up. When the Sims have a good relationship, propose to the other Sim to move in. Propose, or just be friends, your choice. Most of the time if you're in free play, the relationship will start at 20 and if so you will need to be nice and friendly and try not to come on too strong. When things start going smoother, you will see things that read smooch,and serenade. Finally, your  bond should be very strong and you should be able to propose. If You really mess things up, like cheating, or if you have been rejected for engagement or Marriage, like the one above, keep trying  to get them to have a strong relationship. If your Sim has proposed and the other one accepted, you now have a mate! All that's left is to get married, and then you decide what will happen for your Sims.