Q: We all lead very busy lives, and it can be hard to find a time to dedicate to taking care of ourselves. However, setting a routine will make it easier to commit to this practice.  The best times to meditate are generally right after waking up or just before going to bed. This is when you're less easily distracted by other activities.   You can also meditate at other times of the day if these work better for you, as long as you commit to a schedule. In any case, make sure you set aside a time in which you feel calm and your attention is not driven to other things. For example, you can reserve a special corner in your home for it. Even better, you can meditate in your garden if you have one. Whichever place you choose, make it become your regular  space for meditation.  Get a cushion, a mat or a chair that you really like and that you can use specifically for your practice. Burn some incense, if you find it helpful. Aromas help many people concentrate and relax. Posture is extremely important in determining the outcome of your sit. This can vary based on the specific form of meditation you practice. Whether you are sitting on a chair or a cushion, push your shoulder back, keep your back straight and bring your chin to your chest a little so that you can extend the rear of your neck.  If you are sitting cross-legged, find a comfortable position that you can maintain throughout the practice. Put your hands on your lap, either with your palms up or in a position that feels comfortable for you. Keep your body warm and relaxed; do not clench or tighten your muscles. When choosing a space, it is important that you don't usually perform other activities in it that might divert your attention. For example, a lounge with a TV can be a highly distracting space. Instead, a bedroom is a space where you are more naturally led to relax and focus on yourself.  People are by far the most likely form of distraction. If you meditate at home, choose a time when no one else is around. if you meditate in a park, opt for a secluded spot. It's okay to meditate in the presence of other people if they're also practicing some form of meditation. Switch off your phone and other devices. You don't want to have to answer calls when you're in the middle of a sit. Put away anything else that might act as a distraction, such as books or food. If you can't avoid some background noise, try to get used to it so that it no longer affects you after a while. It is impossible to find perfect silence; your mind needs to make the best of what you can get. According to a popular saying: ‘You are what you eat’. Eat light meals in order to prepare your body for a practice, and try to meditate away from larger meals if you can. The digestion process can take up most of your energies, which you would need for the practice.  Avoid foods you might be particularly sensitive to: again, digestion issues can work as a distraction. If you eat a lot of fried food, use too much oil or spices, you might feel restless while meditating. On the other hand, eating too much meat, canned food and food that has gone off can make you sleepy during your practice.
A: Meditate every day at the same time. Find a clean, comfortable and airy space. Sit properly. Avoid distractions. Develop good eating habits.

Article: A great way to tone your abs while walking is to do upper body exercises while you walk. Though these exercises may seem to be focusing on your arms, they engage different muscle groups in your core as you walk. Moving your upper body and lower body at the same time engages core muscles as you work to keep your balance.  These exercises are meant to be completed as you walk. You shouldn't stop to do these exercises. In an hour long walk, incorporate three or four sets of these exercises. Do each exercise for a one-minute interval, spaced about seven to eight minutes apart. If you need to start by doing each exercise for 20 or 30 seconds to begin, do that. You can add additional time once one minute feels too easy. You may also try doing groups of three or four exercises together without rest two to four times through your walk. A good way to strengthen your ab muscles while walking, or doing any other daily activity, is to pull your navel toward your spine. This exercise works the transverse abs, which run from your sides to the front of your abs.  As you walk, pull your bellybutton in, like you’re drawing it towards your spine. Hold your abs like that. Make sure you keep breathing as you contract your abs. Don’t suck in your stomach and stop breathing. Start by holding your abs for a few seconds, or until you get to certain objects before you. The stronger your abs get, the longer you’ll be able to hold it. One simple exercise to add to your walking routine is an arm curl. Start by hanging your arms at your side. Bring your hands up towards your shoulder, like you are doing a bicep curl. Make sure to keep your elbows close to your body.  An alternate way to do this exercise is to hold your arms at shoulder height. Curl your elbows up, bringing your hands towards your shoulder. This is also a bicep curl, but with your arms parallel to the ground, making your torso work harder.  If you want an extra challenge, add hand weights to the curls. You can start with three or five pound weights. Doing punches as you walk is a great way to engage multiple groups of core muscles as you walk. They also help raise your heart rate, which gives you a better workout and helps boost your metabolism.  You can try doing front jabs or uppercuts. To do a simple jab, hold your hands in fists at shoulder height. Punch forward with one arm, then the other. You can twist slightly as you punch. Make sure to engage your abs while you do these exercises by contracting your abdominal muscles. You can incorporate these into one minute intervals with other exercises. You can also do sets of 20 jabs and uppercuts for every few minutes you walk. Another good core-toning exercise you can do while you walk is to reach your arms overhead. To do this, lift one arm over your head as you step with your opposite foot. As you take the next step, drop that arm and reach the other hand overhead. Continue to alternate with each step.  To add a bit more core work, you can lean slightly towards the opposite side as you lift your arm. You can also do this exercise with hand weights.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Incorporate short bursts of additional exercises to your walking. Walk while pulling in your core. Do arm curls. Punch as you walk. Alternate reaching your arms overhead.

Q: Contact paper comes in a variety of patterns and colors, from marble to wood grain to solid colors like black or white. Select your favorite, measure the headboard, and cut your contact paper to size before applying it.  Before working, clean the headboard with a mixture of 50% rubbing alcohol and 50% water to remove dust and allow the paper to stick. To apply the paper evenly, peel off the protective paper on the back and apply small sections at a time, smoothing as you work.  Use an X-Acto knife to cut out details and trim your paper after it’s applied. When you’re done, run a credit card over the surface of the paper to smooth out wrinkles and bubbles. Washi tape is a repositionable paper tape that comes in different colors and patterns. You can apply the tape in whatever pattern or design you want. Popular options include repeating geometric shapes, like triangles and diamonds, or abstract stripes and shapes. If you’re doing a geometric design, it might be helpful to measure and trace the design on the wall in pencil before cutting and applying the tape. Crooked pieces will stand out, especially in a geometric design. If you don’t want to paint your entire headboard, you can use a stencil to paint a design onto the headboard. You can find large stencils at most craft stores. For a bold and eye-catching look, only paint the trim of the headboard a bright, contrasting color.  When using a stencil, work on small sections at a time and make sure you are aligning the stencil each time you move it. Chalk paint is great for stenciling and painting small areas because it dries quickly and won’t require sanding or sealing.
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Apply contact paper for a quick, easy, and temporary color change. Apply washi tape in repeating geometric shapes or abstract designs. Paint the trim or stencil a design on the headboard.