Even though this technique seems oddly obvious, it does wonders. When you start craving something, your mind's automatic response is to close in on the thought, making it stronger and more painful by the second. That is why it is usually incredibly helpful to force yourself to think about something else. When concentrating on something else, you distract your brain, so to speak, and so the thought of alcohol is pushed to the back of your mind, in order to give way to the topic at hand. Of course, do not tell yourself, "I want to drink but I am not going to think about it" this is almost impossible to do; by trying not to think of something you just end up thinking about it more. Instead of focusing on your cravings, try starting a conversation with somebody (if you're home alone you can phone a friend), or look around and try to describe to yourself every single detail of your surroundings don't miss any color, texture, shape or position. Try grounding techniques to distract yourself from emotional pain. Try running your hands in cold or warm water, or counting and naming the colors you see around you. There are hundreds of different grounding techniques you can find online and try today! Another thing you can do is play a game of your choosing. Chess, board games or video games will all do the trick of occupying your mind. If you have a pet, like a dog, you can play with him, try to teach him new tricks or take him out for a walk. Cleaning can also be very distracting in such situations, especially if you try to concentrate on those especially difficult to reach spots of the house. One of the worst things about alcohol is that it slowly but surely deprives you of any hobbies and activities that you might have enjoyed prior to drinking. In fact, if you have been drinking heavily for a while, this has probably become your biggest source of entertainment. Therefore quitting can cause a serious problem boredom, which can make you want a drink even more. Changing your lifestyle by engaging in new activities is a great way to reduce the risks of boredom. If you want to get yourself out of this vicious circle, it is a good idea to look at some activities that might interest you. It can be virtually anything, as long as it does not remind you of alcohol. For instance, you can sign up for a sport, an arts and crafts class or learn a new language. You can also take short trips to nearby towns or make a habit of taking part in cultural events. It's best if you can schedule these activities in advance. This way, when you get a craving, you will have something to look forward to and think about. In addition, new activities will build your confidence and the increased confidence will help with cravings. Increased confidence will also help keep you away from alcohol, because you will no longer need it to feel good.
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One-sentence summary -- Try your best to think about something other than the craving. Experiment with different distraction techniques. Find some new activities.

Q: The batting and cushion should be right up against the fabric. Try to place the seat so that it is about 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2cm) from the edges of the fabric, but don't worry about getting it perfect. You can adjust it before you start cutting. You may want to opt for a dark fabric to make stains less visible, or get a water-resistant fabric to protect your chair from spills. You will need this much fabric all the way around the cushion to cover it. Measure or find where to cut by wrapping the edges of the fabric up and over the seat edges. Then, mark the fabric and cut it. Grasp the fabric on 1 side of the seat and pull it up and over the edge of the seat. Locate the center of the seat edge, and place a staple in the center of the edge to secure the fabric. Repeat this for the other 3 sides of the seat. If the seat is round, then staple the upholstery to the underside of the seat in 4 equidistant locations, such as at 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, and 9 o'clock. Choose 1 side of the seat to work on first. Grasp the fabric on the inside of the seat next to where you placed the first staple. Then, start stapling along the edge going out towards the corner of the seat, and then do the other side of the staple. However, do not staple the fabric at the corners of the seat yet. Repeat this on all sides of the seat. Once the fabric is secured along the sides, choose a corner and fold the fabric over at the corner to gather it. Then, fold the fabric again, and staple the fabric a couple of times at the center of the fold to hold it in place. Repeat this for all of the corners. Once the fabric is secured at the corners, cut the fabric on the inside of the chair back 1 inch (2.5cm) from the staples. This will prevent the excess fabric from hanging down. Be careful not to cut the fabric too close to the staples or it may come loose. To finish the seat, cut a piece of dust cover fabric to the same dimensions as the seat. You can place the fabric over the back of the seat and cut along the edges. Be careful not to cut the upholstery fabric as you cut out the dust cover fabric. Fold the dust cover fabric on 1 side of the chair and staple it into place. Staple the center of 1 side of the fabric first and then work out towards the edge. Repeat this all the way around the edges of the chair to secure the dust cover. Once you have finished securing the fabric, your reupholstered dining chair is complete! Use the screws that you saved to reattach the chair to its base. If you have other chairs to reupholster, repeat the process for each of these chairs.
A: Place the cushion on the fabric with the right (outer) side facing down. Cut the fabric 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2cm) from the edges of the cushion. Staple the upholstery in the center of each of the 4 sides of the seat. Pull and staple the fabric working out towards the corner. Fold the fabric at the corners and staple in the center of the fold. Cut the excess fabric 1in (2.5cm) from the staples on each side. Cut the dust cover fabric to the same dimensions as the seat. Fold the dust cover fabric under and staple the edges to the seat. Reattach the seat to the chair base.

Article: While you are trying to generate power, you must keep your balance through your swing. Smoothly transferring your weight forward while generating power from your legs will allow for maximum torque upon impact with the ball. The more torque you generate, the more energy will be transferred to the ball. Whether you are dealing with an inside swing or an outside swing, it is important to keep your hands close to your body. Most of your swing is generated in your hands and wrists. If your hands are extended your bat speed will slow and your power will drop. The palm of your dominant (top) hand should remain facing upwards through contact in order to drive through the ball. Don't over-swing, or try to put any extra power into it. Most of the power in a swing is generated through your hips and wrists. Allow that power to flow through your body smoothly. Trying to swing extra hard will harm rather than help you. Trying to "muscle" through the ball will usually result in your body tightening up, which compromises your natural kinetic chain and prevents your wrists from snapping into your swing as quickly. Light muscles are fast muscles. Tight muscles are slow muscles. Properly following through is important for multiple reasons. Not only will it help you to add all-important distance generating backspin to the ball, but it will help point out any flaws in your swing. In most cases, you want your hands to finish high which ensures that the bat head stays through the hitting zone as long as possible.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Transfer your weight smoothly as you swing. Keep your hands in. Control your swing. Follow through.