Singing uses more breath than speaking, so you might be tempted to gulp your lungs full of air. This is not as helpful as taking steady quick breaths while you sing. Practice drawing in ordinary amounts of air at the beginning of each phrase you sing. If you catch yourself gulping or gasping, pause and begin again. Trust your lungs to do their job. You will need more air to sing long notes, but you'll get more duration of a slow exhalation than you will out of a deep inhalation. Oftentimes, people run out of air while attempting to hold a note because they let a lot of air escape at the beginning of the note. To combat this, intentionally release less air when you first begin to sing a note so that you can release more air as the note comes to an end. You need breath to sustain a note. Practice singing without releasing air by listening to your voice. Do you sound breathy? Try to sing the same note again, clearly. Hold a mirror in front of your mouth while you sing the note. The mirror will fog up if you are releasing breath. Generally, trying to actively control the flow of your breath will cause you to inadvertently choke or force the air, leading to uneven tone and loss of breath. Breathy sounds are sometimes intentional and are often used in specific genres like pop. The breathiness comes from air escaping as your vocal cords vibrate. However, this uses a lot of air and will shorten the length you are able to hold a note. Breathe in, and exhale while saying "SSSS." Release your breath evenly and entirely. Do it again, trying (without pressing or forcing) to say "SSSS" for slightly longer. Don't press or force your "S," but try to release your air evenly and slowly. Incorporate this exercise into your regular warm-up routine. Lie on the floor with your knees up, and inhale and exhale slowly. Feel your back press into the floor. Balance a book on your stomach and exhale. The book should rise: you want to be breathing into your belly, not your chest. This exercise helps you regulate your breathing and can train you to trust your lower back to support your voice. As you sing, picture the breath you exhale spinning quickly out of your mouth. This technique helps to keep your larynx loose and will energize your breath.
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One-sentence summary -- Breathe in quickly and steadily. Release more air at the end of a note than at the beginning. Let no air escape. Hiss. Lie on your back and breathe. Imagine air spinning out of your mouth.

One way to add turmeric to your makeup is to add a little to your moisturizer before you apply your makeup. This is something that Thandie Newton does to add a yellow tone to her skin. Try adding a pinch of turmeric to your moisturizer before you apply it in the morning. Mix the turmeric in with your moisturizer in the palm of your hand and then apply it to your face. You can also try adding turmeric to your foundation. Pour a small amount of foundation into the palm of your hand and then a pinch of turmeric. Mix the turmeric and foundation together using your fingertips or a makeup brush. Apply the foundation as usual. If you want to create a yellow toned powder foundation, then try sprinkling some turmeric into your powder makeup. Use your powder brush to blend the powder with the turmeric. Apply your powder foundation as usual. Sometimes concealers can be too pink for your needs. If you want to add a yellow tone to your concealer, then sprinkle a little turmeric into your palm and mix in some concealer. Mix the concealer and turmeric together until they are well-blended, then apply the concealer where you need it. This is also useful if you have dark circles under your eyes. The yellow tint will help to hide them.
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One-sentence summary -- Mix a small amount in with your moisturizer. Add some turmeric to your liquid foundation. Combine some with your powder foundation. Blend a little with your concealer.

. The Stoics were ancient philosophers who were pretty much the experts at being at peace. It is the whole point of their philosophy! Read up on the Stoic philosophy and the lives of the Stoic philosophers and see how you can apply their lessons to your own life. A Guide to the Good Life, by William B Irvine, is a great modern primer on Stoic philosophy. Holy texts, whether we're talking about the Bible or the Quran, can all teach us how to find peace by living more fulfilling lives. Even if you're not a religious person, there's plenty of wisdom to be found in the holy texts of cultures all over the world. You will find that almost all of them teach the same ideals! Spiritual advisers, such as priests and monks, can also help advise you on how to find inner peace. Even if you don't want a religious solution, they are experts in the soul and human mind and should be able to help you find productive, inspiring ways to improve your experience of life. Go sit out in a natural area nearby. Listen to the trees. Watch the animals. Do they seem worried about what their brother did last Christmas? Do the trees seem to notice when it starts to rain? No. Nature adapts and embraces every twist and turn in life and you should too. There are a number of books and works by people who have really mastered this peace thing. Seek out some books that deal with the issues that cause you tension or go with some of the classics. Some authors that are known for the significant contributions to philosophy on this issue include: Joseph Campbell Alan Watts
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One-sentence summary -- Study the Stoics Read a holy text. Meet with a spiritual adviser. Take a cue from nature. Read books.

Select the AC or DC voltage mode, depending on the circuit you want to test, which is indicated by a straight line with dots for DC or a wavy line for AC. Electricians and beginners tend to prefer digital multimeters because they are faster and easier to use. DC and AC are also commonly represented by DCV and ACV, respectively. Find out the regular voltage of the thing you want to measure and set the middle dial one level above that. So, if you want to measure a 120v outlet, set the dial to the AC side at 200v. Choosing a high range prevents damage from having too low a setting for a high voltage. Damage is uncommon when measuring low voltages, but if you set your multimeter to 20v and try to measure a 220v outlet, you might destroy it and have to replace it entirely. If your analog multimeter is set too high, the needle will barely move. Lower the setting if this is the case to get an accurate reading. If your analog multimeter is set a step too low, the needle will fling to the right. Quickly remove the probes from the connection to sever the circuit and prevent damage to your multimeter if this happens. Hold each probe by the protective plastic coverings and plug them into the corresponding terminals. This is best tested with a battery, if this is your first time using a multimeter, as the positive and negative sides are clearly labeled. It is sometimes recommended to attach the black probe but only touch the red probe to the positive terminal, as if there is an error you can quickly lift the probe and break the circuit. Look at the needle to see if it moves to around the middle of the display. There are various levels of voltages displayed behind the needle, so find the row that corresponds with the range you chose earlier. Take down the measurement, and consider repeating the test a few times to make sure the needle is reading accurately. Remember to start at a high range and work your way down. If the needle barely moves, select a lower range to get an accurate reading. If the needle flies off to the right, you need to break the circuit and select a higher range. If it flies to the right too hard, it might damage the needle, so try starting at a high range.
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Select the AC or DC voltage mode on the multimeter. Choose a high range to start with, then lower it until the needle reads accurately. Attach the black probe to the negative terminal and the red probe to the positive terminal. Check the needle to see if it displays the right voltage, and make adjustments.