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If you wash your hair more often then that, your hair will end up too dry and brittle. This can lead to breakage. If you need to wash your hair more often, consider using just conditioner. This is known a "co-washing" and is safe to use regularly, because it doesn't strip hair of its moisture. Consider rinsing your hair with cold water. This will help seal the hair cuticles, and make it appear smoother. If you pile your hair on top of your head as you massage your hair and scalp, you will create tangles and make it more difficult to detangle later on. Instead, massage the hair, starting from close to the scalp and going down to the ends of the hair, to prevent your hair from tangling. Never use your fingernails to scrub your scalp. Focus the shampoo on your scalp, and the conditioner on the ends of your hair. It may be helpful to wash the hair in sections, especially if you have longer or thicker hair. Silicones are great for making hair smooth, but they can only be washed out using sulfates. Sulfates are harsh cleaning agents that strip hair of its moisture, leaving it dry and brittle. If you don't wash the silicones out, you will end up with build-up in your hair, which can leave it looking limp and greasy. Just because a product says that it moisturizes, doesn't necessarily mean it's true. Always look at ingredients on the back label rather than empty promises on the front. After you have rinsed the shampoo out, divide your hair into sections, and apply the conditioner. Then, gently comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb. This will allow for a more-even distribution of the product. It will also make your hair easier to detangle later on. Rinse the conditioner out after a couple of minutes (or as per the conditioner's directions). If you live in an area with hard water, consider getting a shower filter. Hard water contains minerals that can lead to build-up, and make your hair dry, brittle, and unmanageable. You can also use a chelating or clarifying shampoo once a month instead to clear up buildup and improve the state/manageability of your hair.

summary: Wash your hair every 1 to 2 weeks with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Use the pads of your fingers to massage your scalp, and never pile your hair on top of your head. Use a silicone and sulfate-free shampoo. Always follow shampooing up with conditioner to maintain moisture. Be wary of hard water.

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Make sure to pack snacks and a water bottle. If you're not feeding yourself and staying hydrated, this can contribute to your overall stress level and cause discomfort. If you're out of food, visit the train's kitchen to grab something to eat. Make sure to pack healthy snacks, as a balanced diet can help you manage your emotions. Add things like fresh fruit and vegetables and whole grain chips or bread. If there's a dining car, visit that. A sit down meal can help you feel recharged. It can be uncomfortable to sit for long periods. Periodically get up and move around the train. You can walk up and down the aisles or visit areas like the bar and dining area. If the train has a viewing area, go there to take in the landscape. This can provide some entertainment in addition to letting you get a good stretch in. Pick loose fitting clothing, like jeans and a t-shirt, and wear your most comfortable shoes. Things like flip-flops and sandals can be great for a train ride, as your feet won't be crammed into uncomfortable shoes throughout the trip. The more comfortable you are, the more likely you are to enjoy your trip. If your'e stressed out on a train ride, sleep can be a great escape. This is especially important for overnight trips, as you're likely to feel more stressed if you're not getting enough sleep. Bring something like a pillow or blanket so you can curl up and catch some sleep on the train. You may wish to set an alarm on your watch or phone to wake you so you don't miss your stop. You can bring over-the-counter sleep aids, like melatonin, to help you nod off. Just make sure anything you bring does not interact poorly with any other medication you're taking. Sleeper trains cost a little extra, but may be worth it if you have a long journey ahead of you. If you have trouble sleeping in seats, and are going to be on the road for days, invest in a sleeper train so you can lie down at night. Bring your own pillows and blankets, however, as the beds in sleeper trains are fairly thin.

summary: Eat and drink regularly. Get up and move around. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Sleep as much as you can. Book a sleeper train for an overnight journey.

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An association diagram is also known as a clustering technique. You will create a cluster or group of words around a theme or idea. Take out a sheet of paper. Write your main topic or subject in the middle of the paper. For example, "Spring". Moving out from the center, write down other words that pop into your mind that relate to "Spring". For example, for "Spring", you might write "flowers", "rain", "Spring break", "new life". Don't worry about organizing the words as you write. Simply let the words flow around the main topic. Once you feel you have written enough words around the main topic, start to cluster the words. Draw a circle around words that relate to each other and draw a line between the circled words to connect them. Continue doing this with the other words. Some of the terms may end up uncircled, but these lone words can still be useful. Focus on how the words relate to the main topic. If you have clustered together several words that relate to "new life", for example, maybe this may be a good approach for the vignette. Or if there are a lot of clustered words that focus on "flowers", this may be another way to approach "Spring." Answer questions like: "I was surprised by" or "I discovered" For example, you may look over the clustered words and note "I was surprised by how often I mention my mother in relation to Spring." Or, "I discovered I may want to write about how Spring means new life." A free-write is a chance for you to let your thoughts flow on a piece of paper. Write whatever comes into your mind and don't judge what you are writing. Take out a piece of paper, or open a new document on your computer. Write the main topic at the top of the paper. Then, set a time limit of 10 minutes and start the free-write. A good rule of thumb for the free-write is to not lift your pen from the paper, or your fingers from the keyboard. This means not re-reading the sentences you just wrote or going back over a line for spelling, grammar, or punctuation. If you feel you have run out of things to write down, write about your frustrations about not having anything else to say about the main topic. Stop writing once the timer is up. Read over the text. Though there may be some confusing or convoluted thoughts, there will also be sentences you may like or an insight that may be useful. Highlight or underline sentences or phrases you think may work in the vignette. Take out a sheet of paper or open a new document. Write the main topic of the vignette at the top of the document. Then, write down six headings: Who? What? When? Where? Why? and How? Respond to each question with a phrase or sentence. For example, if your topic is "Spring", you may answer Who? with "my mother and I in the garden". You may answer When? with "A hot summer day in July when I was six years old." You may answer Where? with "Miami, Florida." You may answer Why? with "Because it was one of the happiest moments of my life." And you may answer How? with "I was alone with my mother in the garden, without my sisters." Look over your responses. Do you have more than one or two phrases for a certain question? Is there one question you had no answer for? If your answers reveal you know more about "where" and "why", maybe this is where the strongest ideas for the vignette are.
summary: Create an association diagram. Do a free-write. Ask the six big questions.