Article: Essential oils have long been thought to have positive emotional benefits. For example, many believe that oils can be used to enhance joy. Other oils may help you to feel at peace, or more energized. Some oils are used specifically for relaxation. Try spearmint or coriander to help unwind. Eucalyptus oil can refresh and stimulate your brain. This oil must be diluted before used. Mint oils are very energizing. Try spearmint or peppermint. You can use direct inhalation. If you've ever had a tension headache, you have likely longed for a natural remedy. Essential oils can help reduce headaches caused by stress. Simply apply to your temples. Peppermint is especially effective at easing headaches and reducing stress. Before using, dilute a small amount of peppermint essential oil in a carrier oil, such as grapeseed. Place the oil mixture on the tips of your fingers. Rub into your temples in a circular motion. Use the amount of pressure that feels right to you. Lavender also has relaxing properties. Dab a few distilled drops on your temples and the back of your neck. When you apply an oil topically, that means you are applying it directly to your skin. There are several parts of your body that can benefit from topical applications of oil. Make sure to use a carrier oil, such as coconut, with your essential oil. Placing an oil mixture over your heart can be soothing and calming. Try using clary sage or angelica oils. If you don't want to use a carrier oil, you can topically apply essential oils with lotion. Add a few drops of oil to your favorite non-scented moisturizer. Alternatively, you can use a spray bottle. Add a few drops of oil to distilled water. Spritz the mixture onto your body. If you practice yoga, you know that there are many physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. You can enhance these benefits by incorporating essential oils into your practice. Consider applying some before you practice. To strengthen your mood, apply a few drops of sandalwood or cedarwood oils to pressure points, such as the bottom of your feet. Dilute with a carrier oil and massage into feet. To feel more grounded and centered, you can use ginger or patchouli oils. Try spritzing diluted oils onto your clothing before your practice. Cleanse your mat with essential oils. Mix lemon or wild orange with water and spritz to purify your mat after a sweaty session.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Boost your mental energy. Apply to temples. Use oil topically. Use before yoga.

Problem: Article: Find out if the school you're applying to uses the common application. If so, be sure to select one of the current year's common application essay questions. Most college application prompts can be identified as one of several "types" of question: Tell us about an event in your life that changed you. Be sure to answer this type of question with a specific, detailed narrative and follow it with analysis. Tie it in to who you are now, and be sure to add details about how you think it will shape your future. Tell us how you would contribute to the diversity of the student body. Remember that there are different kinds of diversity: racial, gender identity, sexual orientation, and family history. If you are a first-generation college student in your family, that may contribute to the school's diversity. Find the student body statistics on the college's website to see if there is a way you would stand out. Tell us why you want to attend this school. Be specific and complimentary, but try not to use too much flattery. Use the schools website to find specific programs that are unique to the college that you are interested in participating in. Be sure to tie your goals at college in to your personal strengths. Rewriting a prompt in your own words ensures that you really understand it and know what it is asking you to do. If any questions come up while doing this, consult a teacher, guidance counselor, or parent for a second opinion. Do not just select the topic that jumps out at you on the first read; give the topics some time in your mind. Narrow the list down to a couple of options that you think would make good essays. Pre-write a list of ideas or draw a mind map for each of the selected topics. While there may be many topics that you could write a successful essay about, if you choose the one that just "feels" right, you're more likely to put an intuitive personal spin on your essay. Instead of selecting the essay prompt first, try writing down a list of personal accomplishments, attributes, and stories that you want to include in your essay and then selecting the topic that will help you shine as an applicant. The key to being successful at a college essay is standing out and providing the student body of the college with value of some sort. Avoid generic topics or stories and try to really find something to say that highlights who you are as an individual. Integrate your strengths and goals into the answer for the question, but be sure to answer the question as well. Find out if there are any overused or cliche experiences that may not be successful as a college essay. An example of an overused topic is a charitable mission trip. Your guidance counselor may help you determine what has been overdone. This is a common mistake in college admissions essays. You can be in such a hurry to tell the admissions committee all of your accomplishments that your essay reads more like a list. Use concrete examples with personal relevance to back up all of your claims. For example, don't just say "I have strong leadership skills." This is telling. Instead, use a formula such as this: "My experiences in ____ have developed strong leadership skills." Then write about how you organized cookie sales for your Girl Scouts troop or served as a camp counselor in the summer (or whatever is germane to your claim). Determining what seems to be important to the college (such as diversity, community service, or personal integrity) and emphasizing that quality in yourself can make you seem like a good fit for the school. Search the college president's page for a "strategic plan" for the coming years. Look at the college mission and vision and try to weave these into your personal values. Check the website for special programs or initiatives such as service learning, global leadership, or environmental conservation and integrate these ideas into your own.
Summary: Read any available prompt very carefully. Rewrite the essay prompt in your own words. Think carefully about the list of topics. Select a topic that you feel the strongest connection with. Use a backwards approach. Say something meaningful and unique. Show, rather than tell. Read through the college website.

You can help even out the height difference by initiating the hug from a spot where you are standing on higher ground than she is. You can be just high enough to be at the same height or you can actually be taller than her. If the height difference is significant, you could stand on the stairs or even on a box or something nearby. Being outdoors offers a lot of options for choosing higher ground. You could stand on a curb while she stands on the sidewalk. You can stand at a higher point on a hill. Look for tree roots or a rock that you can stand on. Since you are already shorter, don't make it worse by slouching. Lift your head up high and keep your shoulders broad but relaxed. You'll put yourself in a better position for the hug as well as project confidence showing that her tallness does not bother you. Raise yourself onto the balls of your feet just slightly. Don't stand on your tiptoes but you can give yourself a small one inch boost to even out the height difference a little bit. Standing up straight with your head high, your shoulders raised, and your feet flexed can add two or three inches to your height. In general, it's harder to hug when someone is sitting down, but if you are shorter it can help. Simply lean down to her level with your arms over her shoulders, hands touching her back, and lay your head on her shoulder or against the side of her head. This may feel like you've created an awkward angle, but it will help you feel better because you will be taller in this type of hug.
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Stand on higher ground. Stand up straight. Hug the girl while she is sitting down.