Now that you've made a list of all the new things you would like to do, it's time to determine what you'll need to make your dream a reality! Take the time to research what equipment you should buy, what preparation you'll need to do, etc. Consider the financial aspect of doing this activity. If there are monetary restrictions, don't give up on the idea. Try finding a workaround. For example, if you want to learn to cook in Paris, but can't afford the plane ticket, try finding a local, French cooking class. Remember, you can and you should do more than one new thing - start researching all of your ideas! For example, if you would like to try a new hair color, you may want to start with a temporary dye. This would allow you to try out that new hue, without having to commit to it. A simulator may also come in handy if your new activity is particularly costly. By simulating the activity, such as flying a plane, you can see how you'd like it before you commit to the expense of actually taking flying lessons. This may not be applicable for everything. Don't worry if you can't do a trial run beforehand. That's part of the fun! If you'd still like to learn more, talk to someone you know who has already done that particular activity, or gone to that place. If you don't specifically know someone who has already done what you want to do, try creating a forum. Forums are areas where you can post and read online discussions, typically in an organized thread layout, from other users with similar interests,

Summary: Figure out what you'll need. Try a simulation or trial run. Ask someone who has already tried it.

Try to drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. You can also drink warm tea with honey to help soothe your vocal cords if they feel irritated. Alcohol and caffeine dry out your larynx and vocal folds, making your voice more susceptible to damage when you sing. If you know you have a performance coming up (or you're going to be practicing a lot) try to limit your alcohol and caffeine intake during the days leading up to it. . Smoking and inhaling second-hand smoke can damage your vocal folds by causing irritation. Combining smoking with scream singing will make your voice more susceptible to damage. While it may not seem like exercising would have anything to do with your voice, regular exercise can improve your stamina and breathing capacity, which will help you speak and sing better. Try to fit some cardio into your routine a few days out of the week. A humidifier will work to keep your throat hydrated so your vocal cords don't get too dry. Turn your humidifier on before you go to sleep every night. Try to keep your living space at around 30 percent humidity.

Summary: Drink lots of water every day to keep your vocal cords hydrated. Cut back on alcohol and caffeine. Don't smoke Try to exercise frequently. Use a humidifier if you live in a cold or dry climate.

The best way to burn more calories is to incorporate more exercise into your daily routine. Cardiovascular exercises like walking, running, swimming, and biking help you to burn calories even after you have finished. You should aim for at least 30 minutes per day, but keep in mind that the longer you work out, the longer your body will keep burning calories after you have finished. Muscle burns 2.5 times more calories than fat, so the more muscle that you have on your body, the more calories you will burn when your body is at rest. If you don't already have a strength training regimen, add strength training into your daily routine. Focus your strength training on large muscle groups for maximum burn, such as the thighs, arms, abdomen, back and chest. The more you move throughout the day, the more calories you will burn. Add small bursts of exercise throughout your day to increase your overall calorie burn. Park further away from the entrance at the mall, take the stairs instead of the elevator, or do some lunges or crunches during commercial breaks when watching TV. Studies show that lean people fidget for about 150 minutes a day more than obese people do. That kind of low-grade activity (tapping feet and fingers, twirling hair, gesturing while speaking, etc.) can burn 350 calories a day, which translates into 10 30 pounds a year! It's called Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) and it includes any movement that isn't intended as exercise. You can burn an extra 100 150 calories an hour by increasing NEAT. Here are some ideas: Standing burns 50% more calories than sitting. Stand while talking on the phone, using the computer, or reading the paper. Pacing is even better. By pacing, you can burn 90 more calories an hour than if you were sitting still. Make it a habit to pace whenever you use the phone. Buy a workstation or desk that you can stand at or, if you can, set up a desk over a treadmill. By walking 1 mile (1.6km) an hour while you work, you'll burn an additional 100 calories per hour which, if you do this for two to three hours a day, you could lose 44 60 pounds in a year. It's recommended that you start slowly, though, walking 15 minutes every hour and then increasing gradually. Alternatively, you can use a mini-stepper under a tall desk, or while watching TV to achieve the same results.
Summary: Incorporate at least 30 minutes of cardio into your daily routine. Add strength training to burn more calories while your body is at rest. Look for little ways to burn more calories. Fidget.