In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A good method to minimize distractions is to schedule study time during the time of day when you are most focused. Are you a night owl? Early bird? Block off your most productive hours for studying. If you have a class you don't like to study for, you should prioritize working on this course during the time of day you are most concentrated. If you work well with music, play it in the background instead of using headphones. If you can't deal with any background noise, invest in noise-cancelling headphones or find a quiet environment, like a library. Steer clear of strong smells, low lighting, extreme temperatures, and chairs that are too comfortable, or not comfortable enough. If social media is too distracting, zip your phone into your bag. Experiment with different workspaces to find what works best for you. Multi-tasking has both a physical and mental toll. You'll lose time while trying to multi-task and you'll lose in-depth engagement in the subject as well. This distraction-banishing time management strategy involves working hard for 25-minute intervals, called "Pomodoro," then taking a short break. Continue working in these 25-minute slices until you've completed your task. Your reward? After 4 pomodoro worth of hard work, you can take a longer break--20-30 minutes. No distractions allowed during your pomodoro! Remember, it's only 25 minutes long. You can definitely stay off your phone for that long. Do you have an awkward 20 minute gap between classes? Instead of pulling out your phone or taking a cat nap, grab your notes from the week before and review them. during your designated study hours. Avoid Instagram, Reddit, Pinterest, Twitter, and Facebook. Getting onto these social media sites will distract you and prolong study time. Instead, use these sites during scheduled downtime. Or, better yet, schedule to see some of these people you follow online in person! If you can't seem to keep yourself away from social media, alter your alert settings or have a friend change your password. Studying in a place where you will feel relaxed and sleepy, like your bed, is not the best idea. Instead, find a location that has a desk, good lighting, and minimal distractions. If you have a chatty roommate, head to a campus library or dorm study space.
Summary: Know your best study time. Create a productive workspace for yourself. Focus on one task at a time. Use the Pomodoro Technique. Utilize those small amounts of time between activities. Stay off the internet Designate a study space.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There are many indicators of dilation that don't require inserting your fingers into your vagina. This can be especially helpful if you are in a lot of pain or discomfort. Most women will make some type of sound when they're in labor. Listening to what types of sounds you're making can cue you into how much you're cervix has dilated. The following sounds can accompany the various stages of labor and cervical dilation: At 0-4 centimeters dilated, you may not be making much noise and can talk through a contraction with little effort. At 4-5 centimeters, it may be difficult to nearly impossible to talk. Your noises may still be quiet. Between 5-7 centimeters, you may make louder and staccato noises. It should be nearly or completely impossible to talk through contractions. Between 710 centimeters (2.83.9in), you may be making very loud noises and shouldn't be able to talk through a contraction. If you're a silent laborer, you can also check your dilation. Tell someone to ask you a question at the start of a contraction. The less you are able to say a sentence, the farther along your dilation is. Childbirth is an inherently emotional experience for the woman in labor. Watching what emotions you're experiencing can cue you into how far your cervix is dilated. You may have the following emotions during labor: Happiness and laughter between 1-4 centimeters Smiley and laughing at little things between contractions between 4-6 centimeters Irritation at jokes and small talk around 7 centimeters until birth. Many people will notice certain scents when a woman gets to between 6 and 8 centimeters dilated. The smell of labor is deep, heavy, and duskynot musky. If you notice a distinct change to these scents in the smell of the room in which you're laboring, your cervix may be between 6 and 8 centimeters dilated. Some women may see a stringy mucus discharge at 39 weeks that is tinged pink or brown with blood. This bloody show may continue through the early stages of labor. At 6-8 centimeters dilated, however, a lot of blood and mucus may be present. Looking for these substances can indicate that you're somewhere between 6-8 centimeters dilated. The purple line is located in your natal cleft, or what some people call the butt crack. This line can be a measure of how far you're dilated, with it reaching the top of your cleft at full dilation. You may need someone to help you examine your purple line. Recognize that in the early stages of labor that the purple line will be closer to the anus. As your labor progresses, it will creep up between your buttocks. At full dilation, the purple line will extend to the top of your natal cleft. Many women experience physical signs of dilation that are visible without a vaginal examination. In general, many will feel like they have the flu as they get close to 10cm and/ or the pushing phase. Scanning your body for these signs and symptoms can help you figure out how much your cervix has dilated. In most, cases, a combination of these signs can indicate how you're your cervix is dilated. Feeling like you have to vomit, having a flushed face and feeling warm to the touch can mean you're about 5 centimeters dilated. You may also tremble uncontrollably. Vomiting alone may be the result of emotions, hormones, or fatigue. Seeing if your face is flushed with no other signs can be a good indicator that you're 6-7 centimeters dilated. Be aware that trembling uncontrollably without any other signs can indicate fatigue or fever. See if you're curling your toes or standing on your toes, which is a sign you're between 6 and 8 centimeters dilated. Check your buttocks and upper thighs for goosebumps, which is a good sign that you're at 9-10 centimeters. Recognize that having involuntary bowel movements is also a sign of full dilation. You may also see or feel the head at your perineum. As your baby descends into the birth canal, you will feel pressure at different points along your back. The more you dilate, the farther down your back the pressure will be lower. It will generally move from the rim of your pelvis down to your tailbone.
Summary:
Listen for the sounds of dilation. Pay attention to your emotions. Smell for dilation. Look for blood and mucus. Examine the purple line. Scan how your body feels. Feel for pressure in your back.