Sit in a quiet place free of distractions so you can focus on your feelings. When you imagine each scenario, be honest with yourself and listen to your instincts. Think about how you would you go about telling your friend that you have deeper feelings. Picture what you'd say, how nervous you'd feel, and what their reaction might be. If you get really nervous just thinking about it, you probably have deeper feelings. Think about how telling them would affect your friendship. Even if you do have romantic feelings for them, ask yourself if your friendship is more important than getting those feelings off of your chest. Examine if you have any indication that the other person feels the way you do. If not, consider how their knowing you do will change the friendship. How would your dates be different than when you hang out as friends? Do you ever imagine or wish that you're on a date instead of just hanging out as friends? If you do, you can be sure that you have deeper feelings for your friend. Weigh the pros and cons, and try to decide if dating them would justify risking your friendship. Even if you have romantic feelings for them, you might want to move on if you think dating them wouldn't be as fulfilling as your connection as friends. On the other hand, if you visualize dating them and it blows your connection as friends out of the water, a deep, long-term romantic relationship might be worth the risk. If you haven't already, think about kissing them, holding them, and other forms of physical intimacy. Are you sexually attracted to them? Do you feel emotionally connected to them, too? Does it feel right, or is it just too weird? It's normal to feel physically attracted to someone without having romantic feelings for them. When imagining physical intimacy, try to decide whether you just think your friend is hot or if a physical act would involve a deeper emotional connection. Nobody likes getting dumped, but think about how it would make you feel. Do you think you could go back to just being friends? If you do have deeper feelings for your friend, do you think they'd still be a part of your life after a potential breakup? You can't predict the future, but try to be honest with yourself and your emotions. If you don't think you could handle being friends with someone after a breakup, ask yourself if it's more important to act on your feelings or to preserve an important friendship.

Summary: Try to relax and clear your mind. Imagine what it would be like to confess your feelings. Imagine going on dates together. Visualize being physically intimate with them. Imagine them breaking up with you.

Adding lemon is a delicious, easy way to flavor your water. In fact, lemon is traditionally used in hot water to flush toxins and aid digestion. Use up to half the lemon to flavor your water to your taste. As an alternative, pour the water over a slice of lemon. Place the mint leaves in your mug before you add the water. Use a couple of sprigs for a mild flavor or several sprigs for a stronger infusion. The mint will give your water a crisp flavor that's still milder than tea. You can grow your own mint or buy fresh mint from most grocery stores or farmers markets. Choose a sweetener you prefer. Use just enough to lightly flavor the water. You don't need much! You might add both honey and lemon for a soothing drink, especially if you're not feeling well. This is a great option for people who don't like tea but want the effects of honey and lemon. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon into a mug, then add 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) of turmeric, a pinch of cayenne pepper, a pinch of sea salt, and a pinch of raw sugar. Pour 1 cup (240mL) boiling water over the ingredients and stir until they're combined. This warming blend will beat the winter cold! You can adjust the ingredients to your preferences. If you'd like, you can substitute a drop of honey or agave for the sugar.

Summary: Squeeze in the juice from half a lemon. Steep a few sprigs of fresh mint. Add a drop of honey or packet of sweetener. Mix in lemon and spices for a winter brew.

Acopian BirdSavers are simple paracord curtains that you can install quickly and easily outside your windows to deter bird crashes. They consist of a series of evenly spaced vertical cords that hang in front of the window. Order BirdSavers in the right sizes for your windows and follow the included installation instructions. Acopian BirdSavers are highly effective bird deterrents, and are recommended by the American Bird Conservancy based on extensive testing. You can purchase BirdSavers made to order of your windows here: https://www.birdsavers.com/. If you'd rather make your own BirdSavers, you can easily do so with a little dark-colored paracord and some vinyl j-channel. Measure the width of your window frame and cut the j-channel to the right width. Next, drill enough holes in the j-channel that you can hang the cords vertically across your entire window with about 4 inches (10cm) of space between each one. Insert the cords through the holes and knot them at the top so they hang at the desired length. You can mount the j-channel to the top of your window using screws or adhesive Velcro strips. As an alternative to j-channel, try using a piece of PVC pipe or a strip of wood molding. You can also use another piece of paracord as the top horizontal piece. Bird Crash Preventers are another system tested and approved by the American Bird Conservancy. These consist of a simple nylon grid that is highly visible to birds but nearly invisible to humans. Purchase Bird Crash Preventers in the right size for your windows and install them using the included screws and brackets. You can order Bird Crash Preventers here: http://stores.santarosanational.com/. These American Bird Conservancy-approved decals consist of a series of white adhesive dots that you can apply to your windows in a simple grid pattern. Install the Feather Friendly adhesives yourself or request a professional installation. These adhesives are designed to stick well in all weather conditions without damaging your window glass or any exterior coatings on the glass. Purchase Feather Friendly window markers here: https://www.conveniencegroup.com/featherfriendly/feather-friendly/. Solyx Bird-Safety Film is an adhesive film that comes in a variety of patterns, from simple horizontal or vertical lines to decorative trellises and even colorful, nature-inspired designs. Order the film and install it yourself, or request a professional installation if you prefer. Solyx Bird-Safety Film is tested and approved by the American Bird Conservancy. You can order this product in a variety of designs here: https://www.decorativefilm.com/specialty-bird-safety.
Summary: Add Acopian BirdSavers for a simple, easy-to-install solution. Make your own BirdSavers if you prefer a DIY approach. Try Bird Crash Preventers if you want less visible protection. Get Feather Friendly adhesive window dots for easy installation. Use Solyx Bird-Safety Film if you want more decorative options.