Throwing a camping hatchet or an axe around might seem like fun, but it's dangerous and not recommended for the mechanics described here. Get a traditional throwing tomahawk made for the purpose. These are weighted appropriately for throwing, offering a smooth action and a lightweight, making them ideal for the purpose. You can even shop on Amazon for throwing tomahawks, which range anywhere from $20-30 dollars for entry-level quality models. You need something wooden for the tomahawk to stick into, preferably dead wood that won't be harmed by the dings you're going to put in it with your expert strikes. Regularly tomahawk chuckers will typically use a slice of dead tree stump, at least 4 or 6 inches (10.2 or 15.2cm) thick, mounted on a stand. Aside from hurting the tree, throwing tomahawks at a rounded target can cause the 'hawk to glance and bounce unpredictably. Even if you're practicing proper safety, throwing at a live tree is a bad idea. Never throw tomahawks at targets it won't be able to stick into. It might seem fun to knock cans off the fence, but you risk damaging your tomahawk and wearing the head down considerably. It's also dangerous. Tomahawks don't stick into soft-wood targets because they're razor sharp, they stick because they're thrown correctly and accurately. Don't risk serious injuries by honing your tomahawk blades to paper-cutting sharpness. It's unlikely that you'll ever need to use the tomahawk for any reason other than fun target practice, so keep it dull and keep it safe. Only throw tomahawks outdoors. It's important to practice all the safety you'd practice if you were firing a gun when throwing tomahawks. Find an open area to set up your target that's clear of any underbrush or obstacles that'll get in the way of your flying tomahawk. Make sure no one walks behind you or behind the target at any point during your throws.

Summary: Get a proper throwing tomahawk. Get a target stop. Keep the blade dull. Always be aware of your surroundings.

Make yourself get up and out of bed to turn off your alarm. This gives you no choice but to wake up and turn off the noise, and once you are out of bed it is much easier to stay out of it. Set your alarm to go off with upbeat music. Most phones can use any song as an alarm, and many alarm clocks can use the radio to wake you up. If you are still having trouble, try buying a natural light alarm clock, which wakes you up with light instead of sound. It's ok to use more than one type of alarm clock while you're figuring out what works best for you. Drinking a glass of water replenishes the water you lost from sweating and exhaling during the night and is proven to kickstart your metabolism, making it much easier to get your body moving in the morning. Put a full cup of water by your bed before you go to sleep so that it is ready in the morning. Chewing mint or citrus flavored gum may also lead to faster feelings of alertness. This needs to be more than just arching your back and yawning. Sit up and touch your toes, pull your knees to your chest, and do some light yoga if you are really struggling. Stretching forces blood to move throughout your body and into your brain, waking you up quickly but gradually. Find the exercises and stretches that work for you and do them every morning. Add some gentle music to complete the experience, if you'd like. One of the most common reasons why we feel groggy or drowsy is because we are too warm. Warmth, like sleep, slows down our metabolism and our mind, so throw the covers off, remove a layer of clothes, or open a window when you need to get up. Do this when you wake up, not when you sleep, as feeling cold can prevent you from having a good night's rest. Abrupt but certainly effective, splashing cold water on your face is a surefire way to make you alert and ready to tackle the day. Just remember that it may not be very pleasant. Rewarding yourself for getting up on time can give you a little extra motivation to pull yourself out of bed. A reward might be catching the sunrise, or getting twenty minutes of quiet time by yourself before a hectic day. You may find that you value the extra time so much that you actually look forward to getting up early. Think about what you need to do that morning and make a mental list of your tasks. More importantly, recognize why these tasks are important and why waking up to do them is important. The longer you lay in bed, trying to muster up the ability to get out of bed, the harder it will be. But if you begin a task you are forced to begin your day, and the temptation to stay in bed will melt away. Make your bed, do some exercises, or start cooking breakfast right away to get your mind kickstarted and ready for the morning. If you are still struggling, start with an activity you can do in bed, like reading a book or responding to emails.

Summary: Move your alarm clock away from the bed. Drink a glass of water. Stretch your muscles. Make yourself cold. Splash your face with water. Reward yourself for getting up. Plan your morning. Start doing something immediately.

The tests for coronavirus are currently not being distributed to hospitals or individual healthcare providers. If your doctor determines that you meet the criteria for testing, they will contact your local health department and will give you further instructions on when and where you should go for testing. Be sure to arrive at the lab at the specified time. Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, there are no special pre-test instructions you have to follow. The primary tests for coronavirus are nasopharyngeal (nose) and oropharyngeal (throat) swabs. During these tests, try to hold as still as possible while the technician uses a swab to collect samples from both areas. While you might experience some discomfort, the test shouldn't be painful. The technician will have to hold the swabs at the back of your nose and throat for 5-10 seconds, which may feel slightly uncomfortable. If you have a productive cough, the lab may request a sputum sample. To provide this sample, first you'll rinse out your mouth with water, then you'll cough up a sample into a sterile collection cup. In rare cases, such as if you're experiencing severe respiratory distress, you may have a saline solution sprayed into your lungs in order to obtain a sputum sample. However, this is not common for people with only mild symptoms. Once you've provided the appropriate samples, the laboratory will package and ship your sample to the CDC or an approved lab overnight. The sample will then be tested, and you will be notified as soon as the results are available. The original lab may do initial testing to rule out another respiratory illness. If they determine you do have another condition, they may rule out coronavirus immediately, although these guidelines may change as more is learned about the disease. There's currently no treatment or cure for coronavirus. However, your doctor may recommend treatments to help relieve your symptoms and prevent them from getting worse, so be sure to follow their recommendations closely. If your symptoms become severe, such as if you experience severe difficulty breathing, your doctor may recommend that you be hospitalized so you can receive more intensive treatment. If you're ill, stay home except to go to your doctor, and try to stay isolated in a separate room from other family members. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue any time you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue away. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, and sanitize the surfaces in your home to avoid spreading germs to others. If you're sick, wear a face mask to avoid spreading the virus to others. However, do not rely on a face mask to keep you from getting sick if you're healthy.
Summary: Visit the appropriate lab as directed by your doctor. Allow the technician to swab your nose and throat. Provide a sputum sample if it's requested. Wait for the test results. Follow the treatment plan advised by your doctor if you test positive. Take precautions to avoid spreading the illness.