Q: If you're looking for an easy snack that will help you control your blood sugar while giving you a boost of protein, Greek yogurt is a great choice. It is higher in protein and healthy bacteria than other types of yogurt. Opt for plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt and top it with half a cup of berries, bananas, or your favorite fresh fruit. Hummus is a dip that is traditionally made with chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini (sesame seed paste), and olive oil. You can make your own at home with a blender, or buy different flavors at the grocery store like lemon, olive, or roasted red pepper. Dip high-fiber vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, or zucchini in a couple of tablespoons of hummus for an easy snack. Tuna is a protein-rich snack option that is also high in omega-3 fatty acids that reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. Try plain tuna on top of a whole-wheat cracker. You can also make a tuna salad with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt and lemon. Adding peanut, almond, or walnut butter to an apple is a great way to combine a healthy carb snack with an added dose of protein. Try slicing any variety of apple into about 10 slices and spreading 1-2 tablespoons of nut butter onto the slices for an easy, delicious snack.
A: Go for Greek yogurt and fruit. Reach for hummus and veggies. Try tuna on whole grain crackers. Pair apples with nut butter.

Q: Gather a pencil or pen and a pad of paper. Find a timeran egg timer, stop watch, or your phone will worka set it for 5 or 10 minutes Settle into a quiet, distraction-free environment. Set your phone to silent. Avoid using a computer or tabletthey provide you with too many distractions! Sit in a comfortable position and take a deep breath to center yourself. Start the timer and begin writing. Never approach stream of consciousness writing with an agenda but allow your thoughts to flow naturally from one to another. As the thoughts enter your head, record them on paper. Don't avoid writing down the mundane thoughts or ignore the odd thoughtsthese may have arisen from your subconscious mind. Don't judge the thoughts or stop to analyze them. Just write. Continue recording your thoughts until the timer buzzes. When the session is complete, read over your thoughts. Reflect upon your words. Identify recurring thoughts or odd phrases. Try to find a link between two disparate ideas. Make note of any potential subconscious thoughts. As you continue to execute this exercise, read over your work from previous sessions. Trace your progress with stream of consciousness writing and assess if your unconscious mind has revealed itself.
A: Get prepared. Begin writing. Analyze your writing.

Q: Some people prefer pen, others pencil. Some like them larger, others smaller. The important thing is to find a writing instrument that feels right in your hand. Consider a pen or pencil with a soft grip, especially if you tend to grip too tightly. Use lined paper for practice, and sturdier paper if you are writing something to keep. Yes, your mother was right -- posture counts. Hunching over your paper will make your neck and back sore after a while, and it also restricts your arm movement so that you will over-utilize your hand and wrist in writing (see Method 2, Step 3 below). If you can sit up straight as a rail and be comfortable, great. But don't make yourself overly rigid and uncomfortable. Beautiful writing should not be a painful chore. Grasp the pen, don't choke it. (They say a good craftsman never blames his tools.) If you have an indentation or red mark on your finger when you finish writing, you're holding on too tight. A looser hold enables a better range of motion and allows the letters to flow more freely from your pen. There are plenty of "right" ways to hold a pen or pencil. Some pin it against the middle finger with the index finger and thumb, some press with the fingertips of all three fingers; some rest the back of the pen on the index finger base knuckle, some on the webbing between index finger and thumb. Instead of spending time forcing yourself to utilize a new grip, go with what is comfortable for you -- unless you find that you use an awkward grip that negatively affects the quality of your writing. So long as you're utilizing your first two fingers and thumb, it should work fine. Sure, it's fine to use abbreviations, symbols, non-sentences, etc. when jotting down notes, but especially when it's something that another person will see, take the time to write properly. A shiny, clean car that's missing two wheels and the hood doesn't look as beautiful as a complete one. Make sure you have the appropriate capitalization and punctuation marks. Don't use text speech or internet abbreviations. If you are writing anything other people are going to read, don't use text writing: Gr8, bcuz, u, soz, lols, etc. Do you know someone with beautiful handwriting? Watch him or her write and ask for some pointers. You may even want to look at word processor fonts for inspiration on letter shapes. Don't be too proud to seek out writing lessons and workbooks marketed for schoolchildren. For that matter, if you have children, practice together. Turn family bonding time into better penmanship for all.
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Choose the right tools. Sit upright but comfortably. Hold on loosely. Make your content more beautiful. Seek inspiration.