In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you want to get started praying effectively, all you need is some time and some peace and quiet. Whether you're at home or in public, find a nice comfortable place to sit quietly for a few minutes and center yourself. That's all you need. Can't find a time-out from your hectic schedule? You don't need a perfectly serene meditation room to pray effectively, though it helps some of us to be centered and calm. But you can pray anywhere, anytime, in any kind of environment. A quick prayer in the middle of a hectic work shift? Make it happen. A shout of praise after you score a touchdown? Good call. Driving down the highway during rush-hour? Just as long as you drive safely. In some religions, it's common to prostrate yourself and touch your head to the ground during prayer. In others, sitting in the lotus position is essential to meditation and prayer. In others, raising your hand and rejoicing loudly is sometimes common. But there's no one way to pray except the way in which you feel the most comfortable communicating with your god. If it helps to speak out loud, go ahead and do it. If you'd rather keep your prayers to yourself, that's perfectly fine too. It helps some practitioners to bow their heads and close their eyes during prayer, but it's also perfectly fine to leave your eyes open. Speak normally. Prayer doesn't need to involve a lot of "thou" "thee" or "thines." The all-knowing, all-feeling being that you worship is smart enough to understand your language, whatever that language is. Prayer is a practice, a way of life. If you want to start praying effectively, try to set some time aside each day to pray. Even a few minutes each day can make a difference. Some common times for prayer include: Before meals Before sleep After waking During idle time During stressful moments Learning more about prayer from a respected elder or experienced member of your religion can be quite helpful in learning the style and the substance that goes into prayer. Pray together and learn more. Learn the traditional prayers used in your religion, as well as ways to incorporate more informal prayers into your daily routine. Make time for prayer with others.
Summary: Find a quiet space. Pray in whatever way feels natural. Set aside some time each day. Talk to a religious advisor.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Slouching may seem like it will help you to appear shorter, but it will not. The idea is to make yourself appear less tall because slouching rounds your back and shoulders. This may lower your height one or two inches, but it can also cause you to appear unhealthy or like you lack confidence. Slouching appears less professional and can cause physical pain and permanent spine damage. Instead, practice good posture because it makes you appear confident and is better for you. Confidence is the key to fashion for tall men and women. Place your shoulders back and keep them relaxed. Look in the mirror and make sure that from the side, you could draw a straight line from your earlobe to your ankle. Always take the opportunity to sit when you can find it, especially at social functions where there are few other tall people. Sitting can help people forget that you are tall because it puts you on the same level. If you have a long torso, try to find a chair that is lower than others, or a bar stool or office chair that is adjustable. Stay aware of your position in relation to the person you are having a conversation with. If you are on a platform that places you higher than the person you're talking to, find a way to step off of it. Even though you're taller than the other person, being on even ground with them is better than being positioned even higher. For example, if you stop to talk to someone on the stairs, step down a few steps. To minimize how much others notice your height, try standing around people who are also tall. For example, during gym class or on the playground, look for tall people and go make friends with them. Finding others of the same height can also make you feel less self-conscious and more confident, therefore less likely to slouch. If no one's height compares to yours, find the tallest people you can.
Summary: Practice good posture. Sit down frequently. Get on the same level with people. Place yourself near other tall people.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Warm water will open up your hair shafts, making your braids looser and more elastic. Jump into a warm shower and allow the water to run over your scalp and through your braids. Rub your scalp gently at the base of the braids as the warm water falls over them to encourage loosening. Avoid being rough with your braids. After getting out of the shower, use a towel to remove excess water from your hair by gently patting your braids. If your hair is naturally curly, wetting the braids may cause frizziness. You can pick up a hair steamer at your local beauty shop, or visit the salon and use theirs. Set up the hair steamer, then sit under it. Direct the steam at your braids, concentrating on the places you are feeling the most tension. Sit under the hair steamer in 10-minute sessions, with short breaks in between, until your braids feel better. You can apply a deep-conditioner to your scalp before sitting under the steamer to increase the relief. Applying moist heat directly to your braids will increase their elasticity and relieve tension. First, wet a towel with warm water. Wring out the excess moisture, then gently wrap the towel around your head like a turban. Leave your hair under the towel for an hour before removing it.
Summary:
Take a warm shower to increase your hair's elasticity. Use a hair steamer to loosen your braids. Wrap a warm, damp towel around your head for an hour.