. Some people are bath people while others are shower people. No matter which you are, it is hard to deny the comfort of a warm bubble bath with a cozy drink and a good book. If you're stressed out, try curling up in your bathtub for a while. The warmth will relax your muscles, and help to soothe away your stress. When we get stressed and anxious, it's easy to push hobbies to the side and focus on 'priorities.' However, by leaving out any free time for yourself, you may be making yourself more stressed. Return to a lost hobby by playing your favorite sport, picking up your art journal, or heading out for a hike. You'll feel refreshed and better able to deal with your stressors when you've given yourself time to do something you love. If you don't have any old hobbies that you want to continue, or you never had any in the first place, try out a new activity you've been interested in. It's never too late to learn a new trade. Try auditing a class at a local community college, or find other classes in your area. Better yet, teach yourself something new, such as a language or crafting skill, and practice to get better. Learning a new activity forces your mind off of your stressors, making it easier for you to relax. . Sunlight is a natural cure for depression, which is tied to stress and anxiety. Even if you aren't able to get sunlight, mother nature provides excellent stress relief via the great outdoors. Walk through a park, hike up to a mountain, go for a fishing trip - whatever interests you. It's hard to be stressed when you're witnessing the beauty of the natural world while putting your body to work at the same time. . Laughter is the best medicine, so they say. Laughing may seem difficult if you're stressed and anxious, but incorporating it into your life will make a marked difference. Turn on your favorite sitcom, look at funny YouTube videos, or get together with a funny friend. Smiling and laughing release stress-relieving hormones in your brain which will have you feeling better in no time. . Tea-drinkers have shown to be less stressed over time than non-tea drinkers, making this a great activity for reducing stress. Grab a cup of black tea for the best results, but any tea will do. Having the warm cup to hold onto will help you to relax, while the flavor will give you something sweet to focus on. . Massages aren't just great for your body, they actually release feel-good hormones in your brain as well. The next time you're feeling stressed, call up your favorite masseuse and schedule an appointment. Getting your tension worked out of your muscles will help to work the tension out of your mind as well. Better yet? Have a loved one give the massage for you. The combination of your partner or spouse giving you the massage will release extra hormones, practically demolishing whatever stress you had. You can practice any of the different forms of Yoga for stress relief. Try Hatha yoga, which combines stretching, breathing techniques, and meditation. It soothes your distressed mind, refreshes your thoughts, tones body muscles and generates new awareness like never before. You can make the benefits of yoga last longer when you practice it regularly. Early morning is the perfect time, but you can practice it whenever you feel stressed out. If you are pressed on time, combine it with an exercise routine you are already following as your warm up or cool down practice. Practicing meditation has proven to relieve stress remarkably. Various meditation patterns can help you get rid of stress and calm your mind for better focus and clear thinking. You can practice either of meditation such as Zen, Tibetan, Transcendental Meditation (TM) irrespective of your religious affiliation. If you are a beginner it's best to take on a guided meditation program under an expert. You can get a hold of good books and videos on meditation for regular practice.
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One-sentence summary -- Take a bath Maintain a favorite hobby. Try out a new activity. Head outside Laugh it out Drink a cup of tea Get a massage Practice yoga regularly. Do guided meditation.

Add some salt and pepper to the potatoes according to your preference. Start with 2-3 dashes and taste them before adding more. Then, stir the pot or put the potatoes in a covered dish and shake it to distribute the butter, parsley, salt, and pepper. Scoop the potatoes out onto individual plates or bowls to serve them.
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One-sentence summary -- Season your potatoes with salt and pepper to taste and shake them up.

Being nice is a great way to make a boy feel more comfortable around you. Keep your compliments genuine and specific, and say them with a smile so he knows that you aren't teasing him. Sometimes, it's better to give compliments when you're hanging out alone, to keep other people from making fun. For example, if you're both into sports, you can say something like "I like your Lebron James jersey, did you watch the game last night?" If you're working on a school project together, let him know that you admire his intelligence by saying something like "That's a great idea, I would've never thought of that!" Focus on asking questions that require an explanation, not just a "yes" or a "no." If you know you have a common interest, like music or sports, ask him questions to lead him into a conversation. Let him do the talking while you listen and throw in some comments here and there. This is the best way to get to know a guy to see if you could actually like him beyond just a crush. Letting him talk will show him that you're interested in getting to know him better and that you're a good listener. Think about how you act around your girlfriends and how easily you can talk to them. Try to act the same way around the boy that you like by talking about things you both are interested in, like music, sports, or movies. Share your opinions and thoughts freely so he can get to know the real you. If a guy seems less interested after you start talking to him, don't worry about it. That just means that he's not a good fit for you. Body language and touching are a great way to communicate to a guy that you like him without outwardly saying something. Sit close to him so that your knees are touching, and reach out to touch his arm or leg when he says something funny. This can signal to a guy that you're interested in him as more than just a friend. Avoid doing anything too overt, like grabbing his hand out of nowhere. This can scare him or make him think that you have the wrong impression about your relationship. Smaller gestures are better for figuring out how he feels. It might seem simple, but guys are surprised when girls are confident enough to show interest in a public way, like on social media. Even a quick text to let him know that you saw something that made you think of him can ensure that you're on his mind, too! Sending a text can even start a whole conversation that can bring you closer together and give you something to talk about in person. Keep your texts light and flirty until you're able to hang out with him and see how he's feeling. Be careful not to bombard him with notifications by sending multiple text messages in a row or liking more than 2 posts at a time. When responding to texts, send 1-2 messages as your response and then wait for him to answer. Boys can sometimes act different when they're alone with you. Ask him to partner with you for a project or even just talk to him between classes. This will give you time to see how he feels about you when no one is around, and gives him the opportunity to ask you out. Most guys won't ask out a girl in front their friends because they'll be embarrassed if you say no in front of everyone. Alone time gives him a chance to talk to you without all of the pressure.
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Give him a compliment on something that you like about him. Ask him questions about his hobbies and interests. Let your personality shine in your conversations. Make an excuse to touch his arm or hand. Send him a text or like his posts on Instagram and Twitter. Make time to be alone together.