Show those pearly whites around your crush, even if you feel like your insides are made of Jell-O. You'll look more approachable and confident. Flirting with your crush shows you're interested and confident. Make eye contact and touch them lightly on the arm or shoulder when you're talking. Throw in some playful teasing to tie it all together. Try a backhanded compliment, like "You're pretty good at tennis...almost as good as me." Make sure it's clear that you're teasing. If your crush seems upset, back off. To have a fun, cool conversation, ask your crush questions. Use open-ended questions, which are questions that can't be answered with a yes or no, to get them talking. You'll seem more confident, interesting, and likeable! If you know they're on the swim team, ask, "How did your meet go last weekend?" If they like to play the guitar, ask, "How did you get started with guitar?" Pull your shoulders back, hold your head high, and look straight ahead. You'll appear cool and confident around your crush, plus you'll feel more confident, too. You'll look relaxed and self assured. As a bonus, you'll get your crush's attention. If there's time, you can even have a quick, flirty conversation!

Summary: Smile. Flirt with eye contact, touch, and playful teasing. Ask them questions. Stand up straight. Give a casual hello when you pass them in the halls.

Get a referral from your doctor for a therapist and begin to schedule regular appointments. At these meetings, you'll work through your thoughts to see what mental processes might play a part in triggering or feeding your headaches. A big part of cognitive therapy is moving away from negative thoughts and focusing on the positive. For example, if you tend to get hypertension headaches immediately before social gatherings, it could have something to do with an anxiety or fear of interaction. Talk with your doctor about the benefits of combining acupuncture with other types of therapy. During an acupuncture session, a therapist will insert long needles into various points of your body to relieve pressure. Go at least 2 times per week during your first 2 weeks of treatment. After that period, you can usually see benefits with only 1 visit per week. The pain with acupuncture is usually minimal. If you feel any discomfort during the process, tell your therapist and they will make adjustments. Look for a therapist who is experienced in working with medical conditions, such as hypertension. Then, work with them to develop an exercise and massage program to boost your overall wellness. Some therapists may also suggest a routine of applying ice packs before or after exercise. This may seem unrelated, but improving circulation and blood flow is an important part of minimizing hypertension headaches.

Summary: Meet with a therapist for cognitive therapy. Get acupuncture treatments twice a week. Participate in a physical therapy program at least once a week.

Hold a dumbbell in each hand while standing up straight. Bend your knees, keeping your back straight, and lower the dumbbells to the floor. After a short pause, raise yourself back up. This is one of the most efficient dumbbell exercises because it works both your back and other muscle groups. You can also adapt this exercise into the stiff-legged dead lift by bending at the waist to lower the dumbbells to the ground and then straightening after a brief pause. Stand up with your knees slightly bent, and reach down to hold a dumbbell in each hand. Then, lift the dumbbells up until your upper arms are parallel with your torso. Hold for a short time and lower them again. Keep your back straight throughout this exercise you should only be moving your arms. Take a dumbbell in each hand, bend your knees slightly, and lean over at the waist. Then, lift both dumbbells at the same time toward your chest without changing the angles of your hips and knees. Your arms should be a bit more than shoulder-width apart. Hold the dumbbells for a moment once they're about even with your chest, and then lower them. Breathe out when lifting and inhale when you return to the starting position. Stand up and hold one dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level. Keep your palms facing each other. Push the dumbbells up toward the sky until your arms are straight. After a brief pause, lower the dumbbells to resting position at shoulder level.. Be careful that you don't jerk your back during this exercise your arms and shoulders should be doing the lifting work. Hold one dumbbell in each hand, and begin with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees and hips until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Lift both dumbbells straight up to your chest and then lower them (after a pause) without changing the angles of your body. Return to the starting position and repeat. Be sure to exhale when you lift the dumbbells and inhale when returning to a resting position.

Summary: Do a dead lift. Do a bent-over row. Do a wide row. Try a palms-in shoulder press. Hold dumbbells while doing squats.

Stray dogs tend to be very fearful. Any sudden movements you make, or even just moving toward him normally, could look threatening to him. In turn, his 'fight or flight' response will be activated, causing him to turn and run away from you. Staying still will allow him to see that you are not a threat to him. If he approaches you when you are standing still, allow him to smell you. Do not hold your hand out for him to sniff it. He may bite your hand out of fear. Resist the temptation to pat your leg to get the stray dog to come to you. He may interpret that as a threatening movement. Even if the dog is displaying aggressive behavior, remember that he is likely more afraid of you than you are of him. Depending on how long the dog has been a stray, he may been called repeatedly by peopleeven his ownertrying to catch him. Over time, he may have developed a negative association to being called. Thus, if you call him to get his attention, he may run off in fear. If you are trying to get his attention, consider using noises that are more calming, such as clearing your throat or faking a sneeze. You could also lick your lips or yawn to convey that you are not a threat to him. If the stray dog is demonstrating erratic or aggressive behavior and you become fearful, fight the temptation to run away. If you start to run, chances are good that he will chase you. In addition, if you run away from him, you will have your back to him, which will put you in even more danger. If you want to distance yourself from him, walk away slowly and do not turn your back on him. If you are uncomfortable around the stray dog, or are unsure of the safest way to catch him, call your local animal control or a professional dogcatcher. Provide as much information about the dog as you can, such as the location of the dog (e.g., landmarks, street signs) and his breed. If you can, send photos of the dog to the animal control center or professional dogcatcher. Leave your phone number with the dispatcher, and inquire about how long it will take someone to come to you. Keep your eye on the dog until help arrives. Make your own safety a prioritydo not attempt to interact with a stray dog that is displaying erratic or aggressive behavior.
Summary: Remain as still as possible. Avoid calling out to him. Do not run away. Call your local animal control.