Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take a break.

Answer: Don’t practice punching by throwing punch after punch. Instead, allow your muscles to breathe and relax after a punch. After the tiredness fades, practice again. Letting your muscles take a break will allow every punch to be your best punch. Practicing this way will teach your body only to have the best, complete punches, rather than ineffective and weak throws. Don’t worry about speed at first. It is more important to throw a proper punch. Think of it this way: If you can’t throw a proper punch, it doesn’t matter how fast the poor punch is.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find a good spot for the cord. Fix one edge of the tarp to the cord. Anchor the tarp to the ground.

Answer: The lean-to tarp shelter makes use of a ridge-line.  This ridge-line is created by tying a length of rope tightly between two trees or other points of support.  This will create a point that you can secure your tarp to and finish your shelter.  Find two trees that are as far apart as your tarp is long. Tie one end of the rope around the trunk of a tree.  Tie it at the height that you want the top of your shelter to be at. Tie the other end of the rope at the same level on the opposite tree. It's very important that the ridge-line is as tight as it can be. The lean-to tarp shelter requires you to fix one edge of your tarp to your ridge-line.  You can attach the tarp to the ridge-line using cord or rope and many tarps will come with grommets or loops built in.  Make sure you attach the tarp to the ridge-line tightly to build a strong tarp shelter.  Your tarp may have holes pre-made along its edge.  If so, you can thread the ridge-line through these for an easy way to join them together. Many tarps will have loops along the corners or edges that can be used to tie them to your ridge-line. Once the top edge has been tied to the ridge-line, you can secure the bottom edge of the lean-to tarp shelter.  Pull the bottom edge away from the center until it is at an angle that you want.  Place anchoring stakes in the ground at the corners of the tarp and tie the tarp to them.  This will hold the bottom portion of your shelter securely in place.  Most people recommend using a 45 degree angle for their lean-to. Try adjusting the angle to raise or lower the height of the shelter's "ceiling".


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Recognize the power of optimism, and choose it. Identify negative thinking. Challenge unhelpful thoughts. Create positive affirmations. Practice gratitude. Shift your perspective.

Answer: They say your attitude, not your aptitude, determines your latitude. In other words, how high or far you go in life is strongly connected to how you choose to look at life, situations, and people. Adopting a positive attitude can actually improve your physical and mental health as well as your longevity. Optimism can be yours if you only change what you are telling yourself. In an effort to  think more positive thoughts, you must become aware of your negative self-talk.  Grab a sheet of paper and fold it in half sideways. On the left side, write down every self-limiting and negative belief that comes to your mind. These might include “My life is horrible” or “I will never find someone to love”. Over the course of several days, “listen” to your thoughts. Notice those that make you feel badly or particularly negative and add them to the list. Negative beliefs may have the power to drain you of hope. But, when you put a magnifying glass up to these beliefs, you may realize they aren’t very rational. For each self-defeating belief on your paper, ask yourself aloud these questions to dispute them:  Can I rationally support this belief? Since you cannot predict the future, you cannot rationally say you will never find someone to love. What evidence exists that this belief is false? Have you ever loved someone in the past? Does any evidence exist that this belief is true? Again, you cannot predict the future. What are the worst things that could actually happen if this “bad” situation occurred? If this happened, you would be alone. What good things could happen if this “bad” situation occurred? You could potentially learn to love yourself more and live out your passions. Affirmations are positive and helpful statements describing a desired goal that are repeated to leave an impression on the subconscious mind. Grab your folded paper, and, on the right side, write down an affirmation that transforms those negative, self-limiting beliefs into positive, transformative beliefs. Repeat these statements regularly.  “My life is horrible” is transformed into “My life seems bad right now, but the tough times are making me stronger” ”I will never find someone to love” is transformed into “Right now I'm feeling lonely, but it won't always be this way.” A mindset of thankfulness can help you to develop a more positive outlook. Rather than dwelling on your burdens, focus on your blessings. Grateful people are have better physical health, enhanced psychological health, increased levels of empathy and decreased aggression, sleep better, have higher self-esteem, and more likely to build new friendships. Show more gratitude by:  Writing it down.  Start a gratitude journal. Tell others when you appreciate them. Meditate and focus on a spirit of thankfulness. Sometimes, we get completely caught up in the crises of our lives. Getting "caught up" can prevent us from looking at a situation objectively, and, thereby, finding a workable solution. Instead, we just get lost in the drama of it. Take a step back and observe your life from the lens of an outsider. Imagine that something happening to you is actually happening to a coworker or a close friend. How would you advise that person to handle the situation? Do you notice any negative thinking or unrealistic expectations?


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Maintain a healthy exercise routine. Alter your diet. Improve your sleep schedule.

Answer:
Exercising on a regular basis can have a great effect on your overall health, and it can also help your periods stay short and light.  If you are overweight, you might want to consider talking to your doctor about a healthy weight loss plan. Maintaining a healthy weight can help you periods be shorter and lighter overall.  Regardless of weight, women who live sedentary lifestyles tend to have longer periods. Moderate physical activity, in the form of 45 minutes to an hour of exercise a day, can result in shorter periods. Exercise can come in the form a sport you enjoy, a brisk walk, cardiovascular exercise, or jogging.  Be careful about overdoing it. Sometimes, excessive exercise can cause menstruation to stop altogether. This can be dangerous, especially if you're not getting the proper nutrients while working out. You should always consult your doctor before adjusting your workout routine. While the effects of diet on menstruation are debated, some studies do indicate a low fat diet full of healthy carbohydrates might result in shorter periods.  A diet rich in complex carbohydrates, like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, while low in sugar and alcohol can reduce symptoms like cramping and mood swings associated with menstruation. It may also shorten the overall length of your menstrual cycle.  A few studies exist that indicate a low fat diet may also shorten menstrual periods, at least to a small degree.  As weight loss can lead to shorter periods, altering your diet if you're overweight may help with weight loss and therefore reduce period length. However, you should always talk to your doctor before making any decisions about losing weight. Disrupted or limited sleep contributes to stress, which can lead to longer, painful periods. Getting on a regular, healthy sleep schedule can help you better regulate your emotions.  Losing even a few hours of sleep can lead to increased stress, anger, and anxiety. All of these things can manipulate hormone levels and lead to a heavier, longer period.  Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, including weekends. Your body will adjust to this schedule and you'll settle into a regular sleep schedule. When you wake up, set the alarm for the time you actually plan on being awake. Using the snooze button can lead to interrupted, unpleasant sleep that can leave you tired throughout the day.