In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Sometimes, you can use visualization during a moment of anxiety to calm down. This usually means going on a mental vacation. You think of a calming place or scenario, close your eyes, and imagine being there. To start, brainstorm some places you find calming.  Think about your past and present. What memories do you find the most calming? Is there a special place or moment that brings you feelings of happiness? Make a list of your most calming places. These will vary from person to person and can be vague or specific. For example, you can picture yourself by an unnamed body of water. However, you may also remember a specific room in your grandmother's house where you used to nap as a child. Before you can visualize in moments of stress, you need to practice at home. This will help you get the hang of the visualization process.  Find a comfortable place in your home that's free of outside distractions. Lie down or sit in a position that's comfortable for you. If it helps, play soft music or light candles. Anything that makes the experience more relaxing.  Close your eyes. This makes it easier to focus on the mental image over your physical surroundings. If you're having trouble relaxing and getting started, try taking a few deep breaths. Breathe in through your nose and then out through your mouth, channeling the air towards your lower abdomen. This can help quiet your mind and allow you to focus on your imagination. Visualization is most powerful when you engage with all your senses. When you go on your mental vacation, pay attention to sight, smell, touch, sound, and taste.  Say a relaxing spot for you would be a spring day near a lake watching a group of ducks swimming. First, what does this image look like? What color is the water? What colors are the ducks? What kind of foliage surrounds you? Where are you in this scenario? Are you sitting on a nearby bench? Standing over a bridge running across the creek?  Engage with your other senses. What does it sound like? Imagine hearing the gentle flow of running water. Think about the quacking noises the ducks would make. What might this area smell like? Are there lilac trees blooming nearby, for example? Can you smell the wet dirt near the lake?  Can you taste the air in your mouth? Do you taste a small hint of dirt and water with each breath? How do you feel physically in this moment? Are you pleasantly warm with only a light spring jacket? Is there a gently breeze blowing on your face? When you find yourself in a stressful situation, close your eyes and take a mental vacation. If you can successfully imagine yourself somewhere calm and relaxing, this can help initiate the body's calming response. By doing this regularly, you can train yourself to respond calmly to stressful or frightening situations.  When you experience fear, your body enters fight-or-flight mode, which means it's pumping you full of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol (known as the "stress hormone") and your blood pressure and heart rate become elevated. Relaxing your body and mind through visualization will help activate the relaxation response, which will trigger your brain to release signals and hormones that calm your body and mind.  Many people find visualization very effective for combating fear in the moment. If you're scared of flying, try visualization during take off. If you're unable to sleep due to stressful thoughts, try visualizing before bed each night.
Summary: Make a list of places you find calming. Visualize in a comfortable environment at first. Use all your senses. Practice visualization during fearful moment.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Artichoke dip cooks quickly, and you can even throw it in before the oven has finished heating if you prepare it in time. If you do not have spray, drip a little olive oil on a paper towel and wipe it along the sides and bottom of your dish. This will prevent the dip from sticking later on. Make sure you drain the liquid out of the can before cutting. You want chunks around than the size of quarters. These pieces will be slightly smaller. The finer you chop them, the less noticeable they will be in the final dish. For vegetable-based dips, chop your green onions, roasted red peppers, or extra spinach and add them as well. While you can experiment with different combinations, you want between 1 1/2 and 2 cups of liquid total. Mayonnaise is the most common wet ingredient.  For classic dip, use 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise and 8 ounces cream cheese. For rich dip, use 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 16 ounces cream cheese For lite dip, use 1/3 cup lite mayonnaise and 8 ounces lite cream cheese. You want everything to be well mixed and coated with cream. If you are adding other cheeses, like shredded mozzarella, add them now. Artichoke dip is a simple dish that is easily customized with a few spices or changes. Don't worry about "ruining" the cooking process, as from here you will mostly just heat the dip up.  Crushed red pepper, cayenne, or hot sauce makes a spicier dip Lemon juice and dill give the dip a slight Mediterranean flavor. Leave at least 1/2 an inch between the rim of the dish and the tip, as it will bubble up as it cooks. Be sure to check your dip periodically, and be careful removing the dip when it is finished. If you smell smoke or the top is burning, remove the dip immediately and turn off the oven. After it has cooled for 5-10 minutes, serve your artichoke dip with something to dip into it -- like pita chips, crackers, cut vegetables, or sliced baguettes.
Summary: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Spray a large oven-safe dish with cooking spray. Cut the artichoke hearts into large, course pieces. Finely chop the garlic and spinach and add them to your artichokes. Mix your "wet ingredients," like mayonnaise, cream cheese, and sour cream, in a separate bowl. Add the vegetables and Parmesan cheese to the wet ingredients and stir. Add salt, pepper, and spices to taste. Spoon the uncooked dip into the baking dish. Cook the dish for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden-brown. Serve your dip after it has cooled.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Depending on your hair's natural oiliness, curliness, and other factors, you'll need to tweak the basic "poofing" process slightly to make sure it works right for you. While the essential process should be the same, pay attention to the way your own hair behaves and tweak the process accordingly.  If you have very thin hair, you'll probably need to use a considerable amount of hairspray or other product to get your hair to stay up. If your hair is a lot thicker, you should use less product and tease your hair more. If you have oily hair, most people will need to wash more frequently 4-5 times per week, to make it more poofy. Some people, however, tend to get a little more body the less frequently hair is washed. You want your hair to be nice and clean when you attempt to poof it up. Massage a pea-sized amount of shampoo into your scalp and hair follicles, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.  Get to know your own body and wash your hair as frequently as it needs it. In general, you want to wash slightly less. 3-4 times per week should be enough for most people.  Avoid washing in excessively hot water, which can dry your hair out and leave it stringy. Hair conditioner is used to leave your hair feeling smooth, and it can also help to give your hair some body, without tangling it up. If you want to emphasize your hair's natural body, use hair conditioner every time you wash it. Rinse out conditioner thoroughly, running water through a couple of times to make sure it's all gone. If you don't, excess conditioner can make your hair feel greasy and lank after you wash it.
Summary:
Let your own hair be a guide. Clean your hair using shampoo. Apply conditioner.