Q: If we are not feeling well physically or mentally, this could increase the amount of negative thinking we have. Exposures to high levels of stress over time can increase the risk of certain diseases and health conditions (such as obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes). So, it is important to take care of yourself especially during difficult times. Eat a well-balanced diet. Eating healthy means filling your plate with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Quality of sleep can help reduce stress.  If you are having trouble sleeping first look at what might be bothering you. Is it too cold or too hot? Is it too noisy? Try to fix these situations first.  If you are 8-16 years old you may need about 9-10 hours of sleep per night. If you are older than 16, you may need at least 8 hours of sleep per night. Exercise is a great way to increase positive emotions and distract yourself from negative thinking. It changes your mind and body to make you stress less.  Some of us may have difficulty getting our exercise in because we are so focused on our phones and social media (Instagram, SnapChat, Facebook). Try putting your phone down for just an hour a day (maybe hide it in your room) and do something active instead. Try fun activities like: dancing, playing handball, basketball, jumping rope, or skipping. Exercise is more fun when you do it with other people. Invite a friend to go swimming, biking, or skateboarding. If you have access to a game console (such as a Nintendo Wii), you can play active games like bowling or boxing with yourself or your friends.
A: Focus on the health of your body and mind. Get good sleep. Exercise.

Article: The focus should be on the client’s face, not on what’s behind them, so choose a plain backdrop. Opt for something in either a solid color or with a minimalist design. If you’re shooting outside,  use a wide aperture to blur the background. Lenses with wider angles can distort a person’s face. Instead, use a lens with a narrow focus to slim your subject’s face. Look for a lens with a large aperture and a small f-number. An aperture of f/4 is good for natural light, while f/8 is usually best for studio lighting. The ISO determines the sensitivity of the camera’s sensor. A lower setting means less sensitivity to light and a finer grain in your photograph, which will help create a crisp image.The shutter speed determines how much light is let into the photograph. The measurement indicates how long the shutter is open (1/250th of a second, for instance). Faster shutter speeds are good for capturing fast motion, while slower speeds are usually used for creative photography. Normal range is considered 1/30th to 1/250th sec. Using a reflector directly across from the main light will fill in shadows on the face, creating a soft, flattering appearance. Eliminate shadows on the backdrop by pointing a light behind the subject. Having the flash hit the face directly can be too harsh. Diffuse the flash by using a softbox or umbrella, or by bouncing the flash off of  a nearby wall. This will cause the light the wash across the face in a more flattering way.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Choose a simple backdrop. Avoid wide-angle lenses. Set your camera's ISO at 100 and the shutter speed at 1/200th or 1/250th of a second. Set your main light above and slightly to the left of your client. Diffuse the flash.

Problem: Article: Mirrors are well known for making a room look bigger. If you can’t find a small mirror to place on your table, set a larger one at an angle so half of it sits on the table and the other half leans against the wall. Square or rectangular mirrors may be the safer choice to place on side tables; their shape lends more support. Fill in the empty space underneath your side table by setting down a basket. You can fill it with books for a more utilitarian look, or place a thatch of artificial flowers inside for a cute and romantic touch. Alternatively, use the basket as storage for those items you don’t have room for. If you don’t have a lot of room in your bathroom or on top of your vanity, or simply want to show off more of your personality, arrange your favorite cosmetics, jewelry, or bottle of perfume on the side table. Try to pick the most attractive items, such as a jewel pendant or bottle of Chanel No.5. Scented candles offer the double advantage of being as pleasant to smell as they are to look at. Try to pick candles in your favorite scents and light them at your leisure. Alternatively, if you don’t like scented candles, use regular candles in decorative holders. Set out candles in round jars, or buy a pack of tea candles and a decorative tea candle holder. Metallic accents easily grab the eye. Look for small sculptures made out of brass, silver, or gold. Place a pair of brass turtles on top of your side table, or a set up a Newton’s cradle. Alternatively, buy metallic picture frames to place your favorite photos inside of. Plain lamps can accent a side table, but won’t create as much visual interest. Consider using a lamp with interesting accents, such as gold designs, color blocking, or cutout patterns. Complement the lamp with smaller decorative items, such as a plant or family photographs.
Summary: Place a mirror on your table to amplify the surrounding space. Set a basket underneath your side table to take advantage of extra space. Store vanity items on your side table for a personal touch or extra storage. Place scented candles on the side table for elegant, multipurpose decor. Arrange metallic decorations on top of your table to create contrast. Add a decorative lamp for an easy but visually appealing effect.

Q: The three most important groups to market to via email are your current customers, past customers, and prospective customers. Use a spreadsheet to create a database of their names and email addresses. If you don’t already have the email addresses, you’ll need to start collecting them. To build your list, use your website, storefront, front desk, and every phone call to request your visitor's email address.  Keep a clipboard at the front desk or storefront of your business for people to sign up for your email list. Entice them into signing up by offering discount coupons and other advantages that will only be sent via email. Make it relevant to what they are currently doing. Are they reading a long how-to guide? Then offer a summarized actionable checklist in exchange for their email. All you need is their name and email address to get started. Don’t ask for too much information at this point. Many people will be reluctant to sign up for an email list unless you assure them you will keep their email addresses and personal information private. This should be promised upfront. Along with the initial promise, you should develop a privacy statement that will be included at the bottom of every email you send out. This statement should be brief and to the point.  Privacy statements should state that your company will never give out email addresses to third parties and will only be used for the purposes of marketing your company’s products and services. It should also be mentioned that the email content is confidential and intended only for the individual named. Also state that if the email has been received in error, the recipient should notify the company so that their email can be deleted from the email list.  Example: Your privacy is important to us. We will not disclose your personal information to any third party unless you have given us consent or we are required to do so by law. If you do not wish to receive communication from this company, you can opt out by replying to this email and notifying us. Keep email addresses organized in spreadsheets and make sure you separate them. At minimum, you should have the emails broken into lists of current customers, past customers and prospective customers. Creating separate email lists allows you to send different emails to the groups, each with their own targeted content. As you go along, you can get more specific with your lists for even better targeting.  Keeping separate lists also helps you to prevent spamming them with irrelevant content, which reflects poorly on your company.  It’s important to build relationships with your recipients through email marketing. Targeted lists with relevant content will help you do that.
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Build your email list. Promise privacy. Create different email lists.