Some people say "you are what you eat." Even more so, you are what you think. Positive thinking has the power to transform a mundane or even unpleasant experience into a wonderful one. Thinking positively will give you the foundation for a happier life, regardless of what happens to you.  If you catch yourself having a negative thought, take a step back, identify the thought, and label it as a "negative" thought. Learning to isolate negative thoughts will help you put your worries and insecurities to rest.  Begin a regular meditation practice. Meditation is the practice of developing mindful awareness. Meditation not only trains you to silence negative thoughts, it helps you calm all thoughts, good or bad, so that you can learn to enjoy the present moment. Remember that other peoples' energy will rub off on you, especially if you spend a great deal of time with them. Make a point to spend time with friends and loved ones who make you feel better, not worse.  Before distancing yourself from friends or family members who you consider to be "toxic," try to be a positive influence in their attitudes rather than succumbing to their negativity. Terminate any physically or emotionally abusive relationships immediately. No matter how forgiving a person you may be, there is no excuse for violence and abuse. Many of us define ourselves in terms of what we want to do or what we want to own. In other words, we define ourselves in terms of what we don't have. This in essence suggests that we are somehow incomplete. Take some time to be thankful for the things you do have, whether they are physical objects or not, on a daily basis.  Remember positive memories. While it seems impossible to forget embarrassing or sad memories, many of us overlook all of the great memories that have taken place in our lives. Think of the best day(s) you have had in the past month or year. Remember special parties, vacations, and holidays. Appreciate the wonderful people you have in your life. If you are depressed because you don't have a boyfriend or girlfriend, dwelling on this missing element will only make you more unhappy. Take some time to appreciate all the great friends and family members you have in your life.
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One-sentence summary -- Learn to silence negative thoughts. Surround yourself with positive people. Be thankful.


One of the most common causes of poor golf tempo is tension. If you’re nervous before hitting the ball, or if you don’t think you can make the shot, there’s a good chance your tempo will be thrown off. To counter your nerves, try to calm yourself down before addressing the ball. Make each action deliberate, and remind yourself that:  You are a great golfer and are more than capable of hitting the ball. Nerves are the only thing standing between you and success, not talent. While getting ready to swing, keep a strong, firm grasp on your club. Doing so will give you the control and power necessary to hit the ball successfully. However, at the same time, keep your wrists loose, relaxed, and maneuverable. This will allow you to swing the club less like a stick and more like a whip, something that, once you get your tempo down, will lead to a speed increase. Start your takeaway by turning your non-dominant shoulder away from the ball. Do this as smoothly as you can, making sure each movement is deliberate. The speed of your takeaway will set the tempo for the entire swing, so take it slowly and, if the backswing doesn’t feel right, start over. When performing your backswing, it’s important to pull your club as far away from the ball as possible, otherwise you may not gain the strength necessary to hit it properly. Additionally, an improper backswing will throw off your overall tempo, making it more difficult to connect with the ball. When done properly, your backswing should end with the club raised far above your head, held in place by barely-bent arms. After completing your backswing, you can either start your downswing immediately or pause for a moment to concentrate. However, once you’re ready to begin the downswing, start it at the same speed as your backswing. As you close in on the ball, let your pace accelerate naturally and keep the momentum going until you complete your follow through.
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One-sentence summary -- Make each action deliberate to keep yourself relaxed. Grip the club firmly, but keep your wrists loose. Perform a slow takeaway. Pull your club as far back as possible. Start your downswing at the same pace as your backswing.


Take your first section and divide it into three smaller sections. Cross the left section over the middle one, then cross the right section over the middle one. Fold the thinnest kanekalon strand in half, and bring it around the back of your head. The looped part should be facing your hairline and the two tails should be hanging down the back of your head. The easiest way to do this would be to simply feed the middle section through the loop. The kanekalon strand should now be between your real hair and your scalp. Make sure that it is centered. Make sure that the center (folded) part of the kanekalon strand is tucked under the middle section of your braid. Add the left side of the strand to the left section of your braid, and the right side to the right section. Holding the left side of the kanekalon hair and the left section of your braid together, cross them over the middle section. Repeat this step for the right section. If you want a thicker cornrow, add another strand of kanekalon hair to the middle section after you cross the right section. This time, take a slightly-thicker strand than before. Tuck it under the middle strand, and add the left and right sides to the left and right sections of your braid. For a thinner, more natural braid, add the kanekalon after you cross both the left and right sections. For a thicker, more dramatic braid, add the kanekalon after every cross-over.  Start with the thinner strands and work your way to the thicker ones. Keep your stitches nice and tight. Use more curling cream to smooth down any stray hairs, if needed. You can regular-braid the kanekalon hair for a few more inches/centimeters if you'd like to, but leave the bottom half of the hair unbraided for now.
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One-sentence summary -- Begin braiding for 2 to 3 stitches. Bring the thinnest kanekalon strand behind your head. Tuck the kanekalon strand under the middle section of your braid. Add the kanekalon strand to the left and right sections of your braid. Continue braiding for two more stitches. Add another strand of kanekalon hair to the middle strand. Continue braiding and adding strands of kanekalon hair. Stop braiding when you reach the nape of your neck.


The WhatsApp icon looks like a green box with a white speech balloon and a telephone icon in it. This is your Menu button, and it will give you options to open a New group, start a New broadcast, open WhatsApp Web, your Starred messages, and Settings.  This option has a key icon next to it. It will open your account settings.  This option will show you the number of contacts you have blocked, and tapping on it will open up a list of all blocked contacts.  This person will now be able to call you and send you messages on WhatsApp.
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Open WhatsApp Messenger. Tap the ⁝ button in the upper-right corner of your screen. Tap Settings at the bottom of the menu. Tap Account. Tap Privacy. Tap Blocked contacts under the Messaging heading. Tap on the name of the contact you want to unblock. Tap Unblock <Contact Name> in the pop-up.