INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The first exercise you should do in preparation for your back flip is to practice doing forward and backwards rolls. Make sure that you are rolling in a straight line, not tilting sideways. If it helps, you can roll down an incline mat (or slightly downhill) at first. This will help you to become comfortable with the rolling body movement and with being upside down. If you find that confidence is an issue and that your fear is preventing you from going through with the back flip, flipping on a trampoline is a good place to start, as you are guaranteed a soft landing even if you fall! Use the trampolines at a trampoline center, where you have much more space and there are qualified instructors to help you. Backyard trampolines are too small and can be dangerous. First, practice flipping when you are at the height of a large bounce. The trampoline will propel you into the air, giving you more time to complete the back flip than you would when flipping from the ground. Next, try to practice your flip from a standing position on the trampoline. Once you've got that down, you're ready to try a back flip from the ground.

SUMMARY: Practice rolling forwards and backwards. Practice flipping on a trampoline.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you typically sleep in late whenever you can, try getting in the habit of waking up earlier. There are general strategies to help you wake up more smoothly. Research suggests that waking up earlier is better for your mental health as those who wake up late in the day have higher incidences of various psychological conditions. Try waking up between 6-8:30 am, which is when the body is most responsive to sunlight. If it is impossible or unrealistic to wake up at this time, do your best to wake up at the same time every day. Waking up at the same time every day trains your body to be more alert upon waking up, which will help you feel refreshed and happier. As tempting as it is to get just a few more minutes of sleep in, studies have shown that hitting snooze on your alarm can actually be extremely detrimental to your overall mood. Hitting snooze and going in and out of sleep confuses the body and makes it more difficult over time to wake up properly. Just as it's important to turn off the screens and rest in a darkened room, it's important to wake up to light. Our internal body clocks are influenced by these factors so when we are exposed to light, our bodies begin to naturally wake up. Keep the shades open in your room so that as the sun rises, your body will respond to the natural light. If your room doesn't have windows or much sunlight access, consider investing in a lamp that turns on at a set time. Once you begin waking up in a well lit room at the same time every day, you may find that your body eventually develops that pattern and you'll be able to skip the annoying alarm clock altogether. Upon waking up, try doing some stretches. You don't even have to get out of bed for this, just stretch and flex your limbs in whatever ways feel good to you. Doing so will get the blood flowing throughout your body and also release endorphins. If you have time, you can even practice do some short yoga sequences each morning as that will certainly lift your spirits and help you feel physically and psychologically better. Music has the ability to powerfully influence the mood of the listener, so try incorporating it into your morning routine. Choose music that is cheery, upbeat, and easy on the ears for maximum mood boosting impact. An example of an uplifting song is "Happy" by Pharrell Williams! We all know it but too many of us forget that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and helps keep you fueled and happy throughout. Choose healthy, unprocessed foods that are easy to digest and give you lots of energy. Fresh fruit, protein (such as eggs or peanut butter), and whole grains (such as whole wheat toast or oatmeal) are all great options. If you don't have time to prepare breakfast every morning, just grab some fruit and nuts on your way out. These foods require no preparation yet have all the fuel and nutrients you need to start your day right.

SUMMARY: Wake up earlier. Don't hit the snooze button. Wake up in a well lit area. Stretch. Play some uplifting music while preparing for your day. Eat breakfast.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: L'Oreal recommends using Color Vibrancy Intensive shampoo. Massage enough shampoo into wet hair to build a lather. Rinse the shampoo out completely. L'Oreal Color Vibrancy Intensive shampoo is formulated with an anti-oxidant system, advertised to protect color while repairing dry and damaged hair fibers. L'Oreal Color Vibrancy Intensive shampoo contains sulfates. Sulfates may damage hair and cause skin irritation. Wash you hair as many times as necessary to completely clean your hair. Massage the Color Vibrancy Intensive Ultra Recovery mask into your hair, from roots through to the ends. Let the mask sit in your hair for three to five minutes. L'Oreal Color Vibrancy Intensive Ultra Recovery Mask is advertised to repair visible damage to dry, color-treated hair. It also contains UV protection which may prevent fading of color. Dry and style your hair as usual. Reapply the mask one to two times a week, as desired.

SUMMARY:
Shampoo your hair. Apply the mask to wet or damp hair. Rinse the mask out.