Article: This is a simple way to remind yourself of where you are. Start by stating the location, then try to list as many details about it as you can. By doing this, you'll be able to come back to the situation you're in rather than feeling detached. For example, you might say this: "I am at the dinner table. My sister is here eating with me. We are eating cereal. The cereal tastes very sweet and smells fruity. I'm wearing pajamas that feel soft on my skin. My sister is talking to me. She's asking me if I want something to drink." " This helps you engage with the present, which grounds you in the moment. It's similar to the game "I spy," in that you'll pick out certain things in your environment. Here are a few great prompts for doing this grounding activity: How many red items do I see? How many round objects can I count? What kinds of patterns do I see? What can I smell? What do I hear? How are my senses engaged? Your senses provide you with the best link to the present because they make you more aware of where you are. When you feel like you're detached, start by triggering 1 sense. Then, engage each of your senses, if you can. Here are some ways to do it: Rub a piece of ice on your skin. Similarly, engage your sense of touch by considering how your clothes feel against your skin or how the chair you're sitting in feels. Apply a drop of essential oil to your pulse points and sniff. Eat something and focus on the flavors. Listen to the sounds of your environment. Describe what you can see around you. to stay grounded. Mindfulness is the practice of living in the present. It can be very helpful if you struggle with dissociation. You might want to read books and magazines about mindfulness, or work through a workbook. It's a skill that takes time to develop, but here are some ways to get started: Do just 1 thing at a time. When you eat, focus on the flavors of your food. Go on a nature walk and focus on what you hear, feel, taste, smell, and see. Focus on your breath. Meditate. You can try using a free meditation app, such as Insight Timer, Calm, or Headspace. Try yoga. Check out magazines like Mindful, Happinez, Breathe, and Flow. Read books like Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn. It's best to do this barefoot. Place your feet on the ground and press them into it. Notice the sensations, such as smooth tile, scratchy carpet, or slick, wet grass. Walk around, concentrating on your feet touching the ground.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Describe where you are at this moment. Identify things in the space around you, such as "everything that's blue. Activate 1 or more of your 5 senses. Use mindfulness Focus on how your feet feel on the ground.
Article: Ich parasites may not be very visible when they first start to form. But once they start to feed on the bodily fluids of your fish's skin and fins, they will encyst themselves and show up as small flecks or white spots. It may look that your goldfish has been dusted with salt or sugar, but in fact, they are suffering from ich. If you don't notice the ich treatment early, it may develop into large white patches on your fish's scales and fins. This is a sign more ich parasites have attached to your goldfish. The goldfish ich will cause your goldfish to, well, itch! He may brush his body against objects in the tank or against the sides of the tank in an effort to stop the itch. Because your goldfish is under distress, he may not be getting enough oxygen in the tank. This will cause his gills to go into overdrive and lead to heavy and rapid movement of his gills as he tries to breath.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Check for small white spots on your goldfish. Note if your goldfish is brushing against objects or the sides of the tank. Look at your goldfish's gills.
Article: Although it's impossible to get the full Pilates experience at home, you can get an idea of what it's like. Perhaps the best way to get started with Pilates at home is to use YouTube. YouTube has a wealth of free videos of instructors giving beginner lessons in basic Pilates exercises. One thing you can't get out of home pilates exercise is the use of machines, so keep that in mind. Nothing more is needed for yoga than some space and free time, which makes it a great exercise to get started with at home. You may find purchasing a mat to be helpful but it's not necessary. Search online for instructions on how to perform basic poses and postures. There are many video as well as text tutorials that will allow you to get a feel for what yoga practice is like. If you wish, you can continue to practice yoga or pilates at home, without ever stepping foot in a class. However, finding a good class might help you get the full yoga or pilates experience, and get the most out of the exercise. Search online to find classes near you. Compare the prices and the reviews. Then choose a few check out in person. Once you arrive at a yoga or Pilates studio you're interested in trying out, talk to the instructor about your goals and what you're looking for in a class. This will help you decide what class is right for you. If you haven't yet decided for sure whether yoga or Pilates is what you want to do, spend some time at classes for both. Look for classes that offer free trials, or free classes for newcomers. Attend a quality yoga class and a quality Pilates class a few times each and by then you should be able to make a fully informed decision on which will better serve your needs.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Try Pilates in your home. Try yoga in your home. Look for classes near you. Attend classes for both to decide which is best for you.