| How to Organize by Color Posted: 16 Feb 2021 12:00 AM PST If your closet's looking a little messy or your keys are constantly mixed up, you may be searching for a fun organization tool. Arranging things by color is not only pleasing to the eye, it can help you keep track of important documents and to-do lists, too. Spend an afternoon arranging anything and everything by color to organize your life and make your home beautiful. [Edit]Keep your closet organized in a fun rainbow. - You'll never have to search for the perfect top again. Spend an afternoon sorting your clothes from lightest to darkest, starting with white and going across the color wheel into black.[1]
- You can also use this opportunity to get rid of any clothes you don't wear anymore.
- Remember, a rainbow is red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. If you don't have all these colors or shades, that's okay!
- If it's easier for you, try sorting your clothes by type first, then color. For instance, you might group all of your pants together, all of your long-sleeved shirts, short sleeves, tank tops, and so on. Then, sort those by color—either in a rainbow, from dark to light, or from light to dark![2]
[Edit]Separate your shoes by color for easy outfit pairing. - It's easy to find the perfect pair of shoes when they're arranged by color. Organize your shoes in a shoe holder or a cubby, and group them together in the same colors.[3]
- If you're feeling extra crafty, paint each cubby in the colors of the rainbow. That way, your shoe groupings will be even easier to spot.
[Edit]Paint your keys different colors to differentiate them. - If you spend minutes hunting for the right key, this trick is for you. Use a few different colors of nail polish to paint the tops of your keys and color code them for future use.[4]
- For example, you could paint your house key yellow, your office key red, and your friend's house key blue.
- If you don't have nail polish around, use a permanent marker instead.
[Edit]Make your bookshelf a statement piece by organizing by color. - The rainbow organization is sure to catch people's attention. Head to your bookshelf and group your books by color. Arrange the colors in a rainbow pattern for a fun gradient that will turn heads.[5]
- You might not be able to make a full rainbow out of books, but that's okay! Just work with the colors you do have.
[Edit]Create a color-coded system for your kid's toys. - Hunting for the right LEGO or wooden block can be a pain. Save your child the trouble by grouping their toys in plastic bins. Make each bin a separate color for easy access and cleanup.[6]
- You can make it a fun way for your kid to learn colors, too! During cleanup time, ask them to put every toy away in the right bin.
[Edit]Keep track of appointments with a color-coded calendar. - You'll never be late to anything again! Assign every member of your family a certain color, then use sticky notes in their color to write down important dates. Stick those notes to a large calendar where everyone can see them.[7]
- For extra fun, let your kids choose their own colors.
- If a traditional calendar isn't for you, try using a whiteboard instead.
[Edit]Find paperwork right away with color-coordinated files. - If you're tired of hunting through mountains of paper, try this method. Group all of your important paperwork together (finances, medical, and personal) then assign each group a color. Use brightly colored files with labels to keep all of your important papers organized.[8]
- For example, finances could be yellow, medical could be red, and personal could be blue.
- You can find colored files at most office supply stores.
[Edit]Get creative by organizing your craft supplies by color. - Never hunt through cluttered bins or drawers again. Use a peg board to hang up tapes and large items by color, then group smaller items in plastic bins.[9]
- This is a great way to separate beads, Washi tape, buttons, and thread.
[Edit]Group hair accessories in color-coordinated containers. - Bows, ribbons, and elastics tend to get lost in the clutter. Try grouping them by color and putting them into clear plastic bins so they never get lost again.[10]
- You can put your bins inside a bathroom cabinet or drawer for easy access.
- If bins aren't your thing, try clear cookie jars for a fun, cute solution.
[Edit]Keep your cutting boards separate by using colors. - Using the same cutting board for meat and veggies can spread bacteria. Paint the edges of your cutting boards different colors so you know which one is for raw meat and which one is for fruit and vegetables.[11]
- For example, your meat cutting board could have a red stripe while your vegetable cutting board could have a green one.
- Even if you can't make a full rainbow, organizing your items by color can liven up any room.
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| How to Relieve Stress by Stretching Posted: 15 Feb 2021 04:00 PM PST When you're feeling really stressed out, one of the best ways to make yourself feel better quickly is to do a few stretches combined with some deep breathing. Breathing deeply and stretching your muscles can help calm your mind and relax your body. There are also some stretches that can help specifically with stress reduction. Give a few a try and you may feel a whole lot better afterward. [Edit]Neck and Back - Drop your chin and push on the back of your head to stretch your neck. Target the back of your neck, which can often hold a lot of stressful tension, by leaning your head forward, moving your chin toward your chest. Place your hands on the back of your head and gently push down until you feel a slight stretch. Breathe steadily while you hold the stretch for about 20-30 seconds and then slowly release it.[1]
- Take long, slow breaths while you stretch.
- Repeat the stretch 2-5 times.
- Bring your ear to your shoulder to stretch your upper trapezius. Focus on the side of your neck and your upper trapezius (the large upper back muscle located behind your neck and shoulders) by slowly leaning your head to 1 side, bringing your ear toward your shoulder. Hold a gentle stretch for about 30 seconds and then release it and do the stretch on the opposite side so you're balanced.[2]
- A lot of folks carry stress in their shoulders and trapezius, so this stretch may be a helpful solution.
- If you're seated, you can hold onto the chair with 1 hand to stabilize yourself.
- Stretch each side twice for a deep, relaxing stretch.
- For a deeper stretch, interlace your fingers behind your back.[3]
- Round your back and push your hands forward to stretch your upper back. Clasp your hands in front of you and hold your arms parallel to the floor. Keep your head nice and relaxed and round your upper back. Push your hands forward away from your body as far as you can until you feel a deep, tension-relieving stretch in your upper back. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds and then gently release it.[4]
- You may not even have noticed how much tension you've been holding in your back while you're stressed. Use this movement to help release it.
- Make sure you don't hold your breath during the stretch.
- Repeat this stretch 2-5 times until you feel like your upper back is loosened up and relaxed.
- Lie down and pull your knees to your chest to stretch your lower back. Lay down on the floor or on top of a mat so you're flat on your back. Pull your knees into your chest and focus on breathing and releasing any tension you're holding in your muscles. Hold the position for about 30 seconds and then gently release it.[5]
- Cross 1 foot over the other knee to stretch your glutes. Your glutes can hold a lot of tension if you're stressed, and stretching it out can help release it. Sit with your feet flat on the ground and bring your left foot over your right knee to create a figure four shape. Then, gently press on your left knee to stretch your glute. Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then release it.[6]
- Try out a few reps on each leg to stretch your glutes evenly.
- If you want to deepen the stretch, lay on your back, cross 1 leg over the other, and hug your knee to your chest.[7]
- Extend 1 leg and reach over it to stretch your hamstring. Keep 1 leg bent at the knee and stretch the other leg straight out in front of you. Lean over your extended leg and reach as far as you can to stretch the hamstring of your extended leg. Hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds and then release it. Switch legs and repeat the stretch on the other side.[8]
- If you're tense and stressed, your hamstrings can hold a lot of extra tension. Stretching them out can help you relax and calm your mind.
- Try exhaling slowly as you release the stretch to ease your tension.
- Lie down and use a towel to pull your leg toward your chest. Lay on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Extend 1 leg up toward the ceiling, but keep your knee slightly bent. Place a dish or hand towel behind the back of your extended leg or on the ankle and hold both ends of the towel. Gently pull the towel toward your chest to stretch the entire backside of your leg. Hold the stretch for about 20-30 seconds and then release it. Switch legs and repeat the stretch.[9]
- Don't put the towel behind your knee or you won't stretch your calves.
- Repeat the stretch 2-5 times on each leg.
- Kneel and push your hips forward to stretch your hip flexors. Get into a kneeling position with 1 knee bent in front of your body. Keep your chest up and your back straight and gently push your hips forward until you feel a stretch in the front of your hip. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds and then repeat it on the other side.[10]
- Try stretching each side twice to really open up your hips.
[Edit]Stretching Tips - Breathe deeply and evenly while you stretch. Take long, slow breaths through your nose and slowly exhale out of your mouth with control. Avoid holding your breath while you stretch. Breathe deeply and evenly throughout each movement to help improve your flexibility and relax.[11]
- Try breathing exercises to help relax and ease your stress.
- The extra oxygen from deep breathing can help relieve stress and anxiety.
- Keep your stretches smooth and slow. Listen to your muscles as you stretch and try not to push them past their limits. Don't bounce or jerk while you stretch or it could lead to an injury. Instead, stretch slowly and focus on your breathing to improve your flexibility and relieve your stress.[12]
- A painful muscle injury is a surefire way to increase your stress! Take it easy and keep it smooth.
- Avoid stretching to the point of pain or discomfort. You should feel some slight tension and pull on the muscle that you're stretching, but there shouldn't be any pain. Find that tension and hold it to stretch in a healthy way that won't lead to injuries. If you do feel pain when you stretch, slowly back off and avoid stretching that area.[13]
- If the pain is persistent, see your doctor to make sure there isn't an underlying injury.
- Try yoga for a guided stretching and breathing practice. Yoga is an excellent combination of exercise, stretching, and breathing exercises that can be great for relieving stress. Look for a yoga studio in your area and check out a class to see if you like it. You can also use instructional videos or join online classes to try out some yoga at home.[14]
- Many yoga studios will let you check out your first class for free.
- Doing yoga with a licensed practitioner can help make sure you're doing the movements correctly.
- Aim to exercise for at least 15-20 minutes every day to help prevent stress. Exercise is important for staying healthy and reducing your stress. Plus, if you feel good, it may help you feel less anxious and stress out. Aim to walk at least a day or try out 15-20 minutes of vigorous exercise such as running, biking, or swimming.[15]
- Try adding in some strength training 2-3 times a week in addition to your stretching to have a balanced, healthy exercise program.
- Stretch before and after you exercise to keep your muscles healthy.
[Edit]Warnings - If you feel pain or discomfort, don't try to stretch through the pain. It could lead to further injury.
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| How to Quote a Book Posted: 15 Feb 2021 08:00 AM PST When you're writing an essay, using a quote can help validate your argument and make your writing stronger. Whether your paper is required to be in MLA or APA format, it's easy to quote and cite a book the right way. [Edit]Incorporating Quotations into Your Text - Be clear why you are using a quotation. A quotation should provide a new point of view, or bolster a point you are trying to make. Elaborate on the quoted text, provide context, and explain why it supports your argument.[1]
- Quotations are often used to support ideas that might be disputed or are not common knowledge. An idea like, "Most people never live to see 100," doesn't need to be backed up by a quotation, but something like, "Many writers have described the power of fiction," should probably be supported with quotations.
- One can sometimes emphasize a particular point by backing it up with a quotation from a particularly impressive author.
- Quotations can also add stylistic flare to your prose. For example, a sentence like, "When Shakespeare "shuffled off this mortal coil," he likely had no idea the impact his work would make on Western culture" is a bit more interesting than if the same sentence started simply, "When Shakespeare died…"
- Work them into your text so they read like normal sentences. To do this, you will usually use a signal phrase like, "According to the author," or something to that effect. Thus, "Nick Caraway describes humans as, "boats against the current,"" works, while "Nick Caraway has a sad view of people, "boats against the current,"" does not.[2]
- If you are having trouble deciding if you've incorporated a quotation correctly, try reading it aloud to yourself. It can be easier to tell if a sentence works when you speak it.
- Some examples of verbs used in signal phrases are claims, adds, writes, argues, asserts, confirms, points out, admits, concludes, observes, and implies.[3]
- Use brackets and ellipses to add or subtract words. Sometimes a quotation will support your argument perfectly, but be impossible to work into your text without making changes. In such cases, you will need to use brackets or ellipses.[4]
- Insert new words into quotations by putting them inside brackets.
- Remove existing words by replacing them with an ellipsis.
- Note that this is only appropriate if you maintain the basic meaning of the quotation. It should not be used to twist an author's words into something other than what she intended.
- As an example, one could change the Nabokov quotation, "…art--not an "escape" (which is only a cleaner cell on a quieter floor), but relief from the itch of being," into the sentence, "…art [is] not an "escape"…but relief from the itch of being."
[Edit]Quoting Books in MLA Format - Insert short quotations into the body of the paragraph. A quotation shorter than four lines of prose or three lines of verse does not need to be its own freestanding block of text. It can simply be incorporated into the paragraph in which you are using it. It should begin and end with double quotation marks.[5]
- Make long quotations into freestanding blocks of text. When quoting an excerpt longer than four lines of prose or three lines of verse, start by writing a signal phrase introducing the quotation, as you would with a shorter one. Begin the quotation on a new line below this.[6]
- Indent the whole quotation one inch from the left.
- Double-space it (in an MLA style research paper, everything should be double spaced).
- Do not use quotation marks.
- Include an in-text citation after the quotation. The author's last name and the page on which the quotation can be found should be included in parenthesis at the end of the quotation, before the next punctuation mark. This is called a parenthetical citation, and will help your reader locate the full citation in your bibliography or works cited page.[7]
- For example: "Maybe the best definition of art is simply "beauty plus pity" (Nabokov 251)."
- If you reference the author's name before the quotation, you don't need to repeat it in the parenthesis following the quote. For example: "Nabokov defined art as "beauty plus pity" (251)."
- Make a Works Cited page. This should begin on a separate page at the end of your research paper or essay. Label it "Works Cited," in centered, non-italic text (without the quotation marks) at the top of the page.[8]
- Double-space the page, but do not skip spaces between citations.
- Do not indent the first line of each citation, but indent all subsequent lines by 0.5 inches from the left.
- Put the full citation in your Works Cited page. Order your citations alphabetically by the authors' last names. The basic format of an MLA style book citation is: Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication.[9]
- There are many variations on this basic format based on factors like how many authors the book has, and whether it is something like anthology, an ebook, or a self-published book. If the book you are quoting does not fit neatly into this formula, consult a resource like The Purdue Online Writing Lab.[10]
[Edit]Quoting Books in APA Format - Insert short quotations into the body of the paragraph. A quotation shorter than forty words does not need to be its own freestanding block of text. It can simply be incorporated into the paragraph in which you are using it. It should begin and end with double quotation marks.[11]
- Make long quotations into freestanding blocks of text. When quoting an excerpt longer than forty words, start by writing a signal phrase introducing the quotation, as you would with a shorter one. Begin the quotation on a new line below this.[12]
- Indent the whole quotation 1/2 inch from the left.
- Double-space it (in an APA style paper, everything should be double spaced).
- Do not use quotation marks.
- Use a parenthetical citation. You need to cite the author, year of publication, and page number (preceded by "p.") The best way to do this is to use a signal phrase with the author's name in it, followed by the date of publication and the page number in parenthesis. For example: "Smith (2011) insists that, "Quoting books is not difficult, but it can take time to get the hang of" (p. 15)."[13]
- If the author's name is not included in the signal phrase, include the author's last name, the year of publication, and the page number (all separated by commas) in the parenthetical citation following the quotation. For example: "He insists that "Quoting books is not difficult, but it can take time to get the hang of" (Smith, 2011, p. 15)."
- Make a reference list. This should begin on a separate page at the end of your research paper or essay. Label it "References," in centered text (it should not be bold, italicized, underlined, or in quotation marks) at the top of the page.[14]
- Double-space the page, like the rest of the paper, but do not skip spaces between citations.
- Do not indent the first line of each citation, but indent all subsequent lines by 0.5 inches from the left.
- Put the full citation in your reference list. Order your citations alphabetically by the authors' last names. The basic format of an APA style book citation is: Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work. Location: Publisher.[15]
- There are many variations on this basic format based on factors like how many authors the book has, and whether it is something like anthology, an ebook, or a self-published book. If the book you are quoting does not fit neatly into this formula, consult a resource like The Purdue Online Writing Lab.[16]
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