Deep breathing is an easy-to-do relaxation technique that counteracts the body's stress response. By controlling your breaths, you naturally offset feelings of stress or anxiety and feel more calm. Try the 4-7-8 approach to deep breathing. To practice this approach, sit down comfortably in a quiet room. Place one hand on your abdomen and the other on your chest. Inhale deeply through your nose, noticing the hand on your abdomen rising. The hand on your chest should remain relatively still. Hold the breath for 7 counts and then exhale for 8 counts. The hand on your abdomen should slowly deflate with your belly. Repeat the entire process several times for best results. Journaling can be an incredibly rewarding activity to include in your daily or weekly routine. It offers a wide range of mental health benefits, including helping you understand your thoughts and feelings better as well as giving you an outlet to identify problems and brainstorm solutions. Some introverts may not be as likely to go to friends or family for advice, so a journal acts as a personal confidant and sounding board. Grab a notebook and pen and start by venting your frustrations on the page. After you have unloaded most of your worries, go back and read over what you wrote. Do you see any patterns of repeating issues or sources of concern? If so, take a minute to write out a few ways you can address these issues moving forward. A fun and interesting way to relieve stress is by turning on some of your favorite music. Music does wonders for the emotions and the physical condition. Studies show that choosing music that you find relaxing is an easy and highly accessible way to manage stress. Research tells us that certain types of music are especially helpful with relaxation. Go for Celtic, Native American, Indian stringed-instruments, drums, flutes, and sounds of nature like rain or thunder mixed with light jazz or classical music. However, don’t feel limited by these options; you can select any sort of tunes that feel soothing to you. Meditation offers long-term protection against stress and relieves acute stress, too. There are a variety of ways to practice this technique. You can repeat a mantra or chant, you can sit in complete silence, or you can radiate positive feelings out towards someone in particular or the universe as a whole.  To practice basic meditation, choose a place to go where you can sit quietly without distractions for 10-20 minutes. Sit in on the floor on a cushion with your legs crossed. Rest your hands on your thighs. Take several deep, cleansing breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth. Now, close your eyes or rest them on a point in the room about 10 feet ahead of you. Focus on your breathing as you inhale and exhale gently. Try to clear your mind of any competing thoughts. When your mind wanders, avoid judging or criticizing yourself and merely re-focus your attention on your breath. Adequate rest is incredibly vital to mental health and well-being. However, it can be easier said than done when you are dealing with stress. Being stressed out can make it hard to sleep, and not sleeping can worsen the effects of stress. Aim for 7 to 9 hours of shut-eye each night. Increase your chances of getting quality sleep by:  Going to bed and waking at the same time each day and night Avoiding naps longer than 20 to 30 minutes Shutting off electronic devices a few hours before bed Avoiding caffeine in the hours before bed Making the bedroom environment comfortable by lowering the temperature and dimming the lights
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One-sentence summary -- Practice deep breathing. Problem-solve with journaling exercises. Listen to soothing music. Practice  meditation. Get some rest.


Make sure you go to the card issuer’s website. For example, go to Walmart for a debit card you got from there. Log in to check your balance. You will need to register your card by inputting your card number and security code. Typically, the security code is three to six digits on the back of the card under a security strip you’ll have to scratch or peel off. The card number is a string of 16 numbers on the front or back of the card. A quick way to check your card when away from home is to use it where you know it will be accepted. For example, if you have a VISA prepaid debit card, a cashier at a place that accepts VISA may be able to show your balance when they scan your card. Some card issuers, mostly large store chains and credit companies, have come out with applications. Walmart has Walmart Moneycard and Bluebird by American Express has the Bluebird mobile application. Use the application to register your card and log in with the User ID and password you choose. Some card issuers allow you to send a text after you’ve registered your phone to your cardholder account. For example, text BAL followed by the last four numbers of your card to 96411 to check the balance of a Walmart card. Look on your card issuer’s website for texting options. Remember, message and data rates through your phone carrier apply.
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One-sentence summary -- Go to the card issuer’s website. Use the card at an affiliated merchant. Log into the card issuer’s phone application. Send a text message to the card issuer.


Art can help to create a calming and peaceful atmosphere in the room. Stick to art that pleases you, complements the room, and avoids harsh colours which aren't calming.  There are many forms of art to explore for decorating a bedroom. Photos, framed posters, prints, and paintings are just a few. You might also choose to display photos of your family, friends, and pets. This can be a comforting addition to your bedroom! If you want to hang several photos or pieces of art, create a gallery wall by clustering them on the same wall. When arranging multiple hanging art pieces on the wall, trace each piece onto paper first. Then you cut out each tracing, label it, and can stick it to the wall to try out every arrangement at ease. An indoor succulent or a vase of fresh flowers will add color, warmth, and life to the room. Plants will also help to add shape and personalisation to a bedroom.  For an empty corner or a wasted space, add a small cluster of potted plants of contrasting shapes, colours and sizes.  You could also have a wall mounted plant in the bedroom for a unique and warm look. Mirrors help small rooms to look bigger, and for darker rooms to appear brighter. Mirrors are also helpful for getting dressed each morning.  To make the most of the morning light, try placing a mirror on the wall adjacent to the window. For capitalizing on the soft, afternoon light, put the mirror on the wall opposite to the window. To include a mirror where there is minimal wall space, try hanging it on the door. Choose a mirror which takes up as much of the door as possible, and use mirror clips to attach it securely. It's best to avoid hanging a mirror over your bed. Not only is it impractical because you can't use the mirror, it's also dangerous, as the mirror is heavy and could fall on you. Too many knick knacks that are poorly organised will make the bedroom look cluttered and difficult to clean. Pick a few pieces which match the color scheme, and display them to stand out so that they don't look hidden in a corner. Display knick knacks on a tray on the dresser for a sophisticated look. This will keep the knick knacks organised and well displayed, and will also provide a place to store jewelry and watches too.
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Choose some art to display. Add in an indoor plant for a fresh look. Hang a mirror to open up the space. Include a few knick knacks to add personality to the room.