In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Quieting your mind will be impossible to a beginner who does not find a quiet place. Until you are better trained, your mind will be drawn to your surroundings. Even soothing music may prompt you to imagine people playing the instruments. Smells can also be very distracting. Practicing meditation in the rest room at work may be a bad idea. However, subtle scents from burning candles may produce a calming effect. They can effectively quiet the smell of a room and also bring you pleasant feelings. A quiet place may still be very distracting. If you are at home or the office, you may find that everywhere you look there is something else to do. Closing your eyes will keep you focused. Focus on clearing your mind of any imaginations when you close your eyes. You are alone in the dark. As an alternative, you may want to keep your eyes open. If when you close your eyes your mind creates vivid imaginations of scenery you may not be able to be alone with your inner voice this way. Instead, sit in a room with nothing in front of you but a lit candle. Focus on the candle's flame instead of the back of your eyelids. A fire in a fireplace or wood stove will work as well. Concentrate on breathing deeply in and then out. If the room is properly quiet, your ears should be able to hear only your body breathing. Be still and try to avoid rocking or fidgeting. Keep a steady and sustainable rhythm. If you are having trouble hearing yourself breath, try breathing more quickly through your nose and exhaling more slowly through your mouth. Your mouth should almost be whistling so that you can hear the sound of the steady flow of air moving through your slightly opened lips. This is a constant sound on which you can focus. The goal is to control all of your socially relevant senses. You see nothing or a flame. You smell nothing but a candle or a scentless room. You feel nothing but your seat. And you now hear nothing but the wind moving in and out of your body. When you can focus your mind on external stimuli you can learn that your mind does not always have to be working. Your inner voice does not need to be constantly talking. You can relax. Over time, you will gain control over your inner voice to silence it in the moment.
Summary: Find a quite place to meditate. Close your eyes to concentrate. Breath slowly and deliberately. Focus on a listening to your breathing. Practice quieting your mind regularly until it becomes natural.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Instead of twiddling your thumbs, use an online program or mobile app to learn a new language. There are hundreds of free online language learning programs that you can choose from. You can learn a popular language such as Japanese or even learn computer programming languages such as CSS and Javascript. Some popular online language programs include Duolingo.com, Babbel.com, and Mangolanguages.com. Popular online coding language schools include CodeAcademy.com and W3Schools.com. Most people who want to write a book say they can't find time to do it. If you're bored at work, you probably have lots of time to get started on your masterpiece. Writing a book will help you feel productive and give you something to look forward to. Plus, if you force yourself to write every day, you'll be finished with it in no time! If you work in an office, you'll look more productive while writing a book than you would surfing the internet or playing on your phone. There's nothing more entertaining than going on your dream vacation. The second best activity is planning it. Use your phone or your computer to research the different places you'd like to visit and how much it will cost. Once you've planned out the logistics, create your savings goals to help you realize your dreams. Make sure no one catches you googling "beach vacations" while you're on the clock. If you're forced to be at work all day, you might as well squeeze a good workout in. If you work in an office, swivel from left to right in your desk chair to exercise your stomach muscles. If you walk a lot for your job, choose the stairs instead of the elevator. Some other examples include: Doing squats in the break room to build your leg muscles Sitting on an exercise ball instead of a chair to improve your balance
Summary: Learn a language. Write a book. Plan a vacation. Do some light exercise.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The house balls at the bowling alley are not high performance balls. Specifically, it is very difficult to get a hooked throw using one of these. However, these balls can be good for beginners because they have a lot of control and are good for straight line throws. If you're starting out and don't want to spend a lot of money, these can be an excellent choice. Even experts will occasionally throw the sort of polyester balls that are used as the house balls at bowling allies. Specifically, professional will use them for picking up spares, because when doing that an accurate, straight shot is typically preferable to a hook. Similarly, if you're still struggling to keep the ball out of the gutter, these are probably the best balls for you. When you watch bowling, pay attention to what professionals are using. At the alley, talk to some of the better bowlers about their bowling ball choice. Be particularly mindful of the choices of a bowler who has a style similar to yours. The issue with this technique is that there isn't one best ball on the market. Finding the right ball is about finding one that fits your physique and style. So, following someone else's lead will only work if you have similar styles. Alternatively, you can also ask bowlers what shop they got their ball at. This might be the most relevant piece of information, because the pro shop will be responsible for fitting your ball to your hands and should give you a lot of advice about what type fits your style. Ask around for a shop with knowledgeable staff, possibly even employees who were themselves professional bowlers. Ask other bowlers and look online for a bowling shop with highly knowledgeable staff. Many shops will employee staff members who were themselves either successful professional or semi-professional bowlers. Because bowling balls have become so technologically advanced over recent years, it is important to have expert advice. The pro shop will also customize your grip, which can be one of the most important elements for achieving a quality game. As late as the 1980s, most bowling balls were fairly standardized. Today, bowling balls have different textures and core types, which have a substantial impact on play style. You should seek expert assistance when determining what type fits your style best.
Summary:
Look no further than the alley. Imitate other bowlers. Find a good pro shop.