Article: You will need to adjust to living off the smaller budget that you have set and, whenever possible, even less than that. This means cutting out unnecessary daily spending: fewer lattés at the café, more homemade coffee; fewer lunches out, more bagged lunches from home. Do not forget to look into your fixed expenses category to reduce costs as well. For example, can you consider moving into more affordable housing? Is taking a bus instead of driving an option? Can you get rid of cable or cut out premium channels? This will save money on gas. Go to the gas station, post office, and grocery store in a single trip. Try to do as much as possible on the commute to and from work. When possible, walk. Food and basic household expenses can constitute a large percentage of your budget. By being conscious of price here, you can save a lot of money in ways that might not significantly affect your standard of living. Cut coupons. Look for cheaper alternatives of what you normally buy.  When comparing prices at the grocery store, consider using your phone to keep track of the cost of items you typically buy. This will give you a better sense for which store you should shop at. Consider grabbing a basket, as opposed to a shopping cart. The larger shopping cart will encourage you to buy more than you need. With the advent of e-commerce sites like eBay, it has become easy to turn a profit on gifts you never wanted or old purchases you have grown tired of. Study the website to see what prices similar items are selling for. Then, take some time to think of a headline for your antique dresser that highlights its unique features and catches the buyer's attention. Focus on the progress, not the sacrifice, you are making. Every time you hit a milestone, like paying off a card, celebrate. Consider creating a visual display to track debt payoff, like a large poster or image representing a big goal.
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Cut unnecessary expenses. Combine errands. Watch for deals at the grocery store. Sell items you do not use. Relax.
Article: Many players begin with a plastic didj. They are relatively inexpensive and you can find one online to purchase very easily. Others prefer to go directly to a wood didj. Even then you will want to consider your budget and the type of wood that you would like, such as agave. Wood didgeridoos are less likely to break and create a deeper, richer sound when played. Some music stores rent didgeridoos and, if you take a class, you may be able to borrow one during the sessions. Be aware, however, that most serious didj players recommend purchasing a personal instrument to make regular practicing easier. It is best to play and practice in an area where you will not be disturbed. This is especially important if you are practicing breathing techniques. You also need to be able to hear yourself play. This sounds easier than it is. The vibrations from the didj will muffle your hearing making it more difficult to identify particular notes or sounds. Some say that the bathroom is the ideal place to play the didgeridoo due to the amplified acoustics. The tile etc. helps to magnify the sound. You can stand or sit in a chair or on the ground. Most people prefer the sitting position as it is easier to maintain for long periods of time. If you are sitting on the ground you can rest your didj on the top of your bare foot. Try to avoid resting your didj directly on the ground. This helps to keep the sound clear and undistorted. In all positions, make sure to maintain proper posture. Keep your back straight and your shoulder back. Slumping over can hurt your ability to move air effectively up from your lungs into your instrument. No matter which position you choose, your grip remains the same. Cradle the didgeridoo in the upturned palm of your dominant hand. Your index finger should be pointing away from you, leaving your thumb and remaining fingers to curl around the didj. Slide this hand down until it is a relaxed arm’s reach out. The other hand can be used to balance the didj close to the mouthpiece if needed. Playing the didgeridoo is often compared with meditation or spiritual experiences. Keeping your mind clear and focusing on playing the didj will allow you to reap all of the possible mental benefits. Tell yourself, “Be calm,” before sitting down and playing. And, if other thoughts intrude, put down your didj until you can re-focus.  It might help to say, "This is my time to play," aloud if you feel distracted. You can also ask your fellow players to keep you on task by having them alert you if you seem unfocused. You can also lower the lights a bit and maybe light some candles or incense to create a calming environment for playing your didj.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get access to a didgeridoo. Find a peaceful location. Choose a playing position. Establish your hand grip. Adopt a calm mindset.