Problem: Article: Everyone feels nervous when they are around a crush, and that is okay! It is actually very common. Some people become skilled at acting confident, but inside, they are really nervous. Even if your crush is acting very cool and confident, he/she very well may be just as nervous about spending time with you as you are. Every person is unique and is attracted to different things. While there are many people who are attracted to confident, outgoing individuals, there are also many people who find shy, nervous qualities attractive. Admitting that you feel nervous is perfectly fine, because it gives your special someone the opportunity to do the same. You might also want to include that you feel nervous for some positive reason, like that your crush looks very beautiful/handsome or that you like him/her. This reassures your crush that you are nervous for a good reason and not because you dislike him/her and do not know how to get out of the situation. In the event that something embarrassing or awkward happens, like stuttering over your words or spilling a drink, ease the tension by making light of it. Crack a joke or be willing to laugh at yourself. If it is your special someone who does or says something awkward, be sure not to laugh at him/her for it. Smile and say something reassuring, such as, "It happens to the best of us" or "I did the exact same thing the other day! It's okay." It is tempting for a lot of people to treat their crushes like people of huge importance or to put them up on a pedestal. However, taking a step back from that and reminding yourself that your crush is just a normal person will help you to calm down a bit. Be kind, generous, and polite to your special someone, but there is no need to worship the ground on which he/she walks. Treating your crush like a higher being only puts unnecessary pressure on yourself to act in a certain way at all times. This might be easier said than done, but the more you try to force yourself to act a certain way, the more noticeable and fake it seems. Take a few deep breaths, and be yourself. Your special someone will interpret your behavior as candid and unique instead of fake and unnatural, and then he/she will be encouraged to do the same.
Summary: Remind yourself that your special someone is probably nervous, too. Consider that your crush finds your nervousness endearing. Make light of an awkward situation. Treat your special someone like a normal person. Act natural around your crush.

Problem: Article: Fears about what other people think of you can feel unmanageable if they're big and vague. Try to hone in on what it is that you're really worried about. This will not only help your anxieties feel less overwhelming, but will also get you closer to developing a strategy for dealing with them. For example, you may have a general fear of people judging you at work. Try to pinpoint your concerns more specifically. Are you afraid your boss doesn't think you're being productive enough? Are you worried that your coworker might be gossiping about you? Do you feel like you need more training or support at your job? Once you've narrowed down what's bothering you, think about where that fear comes from. In some cases, you may find that your concerns are rational. It's also possible, however, that you're hung up on anxieties that you learned at some earlier point in your life. With a little reflection, you may decide those fears are unfounded. For example, maybe you're worried that people at your job will judge you because you have tattoos. If you're in the kind of workplace where tattoos are considered inappropriate (such as a conservative law office), that might be a legitimate concern. If you have a job in an easy-going coffee shop where everyone wears body art, it's probably okay if you have tattoos. Ask yourself if your anxiety comes from some other source, such as things you heard from your parents growing up (e.g., "If you get a tattoo, nobody will trust you!"). . Being mindful means being more aware of your surroundings, thoughts, and feelings at any given moment. Making an effort to be mindful can help you feel more grounded at the moment, rather than worrying about what might happen or what other people may be thinking. If you find yourself worrying about what other people are thinking, gently steer your thoughts back to the here and now. Think about what you are doing, how you are feeling, and what you are trying to accomplish at that moment. Recognize your feelings and thoughts without judgment. Simply being more aware of what's going on in your head can help you recognize and manage your anxiety more easily. Try doing mindful meditation to help you get used to being mindful all the time. Look for mindful meditation apps or find guided meditation exercises online. A lot of anxiety about what others are thinking comes from getting hung up on what might happen. You can help relieve some of these fears by coming up with a solution or a plan of action in case the worst does come to pass. For example, maybe you keep thinking, "I'm going to mess up my part of this group project, and then the other students in my group will hate me." Ask yourself, "What would I do if I did mess up? What would help me feel better? How could I prevent it from happening again?" Even if the only solution you can think of is something simple, like "I would apologize for messing up," that's still a start. You will feel less helpless and anxious with even a basic plan in place. One great way to take your mind off of what other people are thinking is to do something productive. Getting busy with an important task will keep you focused on what you are doing, rather than on how others are (or might be) judging you. For example, you might: Finish a chore or project you've been putting off. Volunteer for a cause you support. Go out of your way to do something kind for someone (e.g., help a neighbor mow their lawn). Work on a hobby or creative project you enjoy. Spend some quality time with someone you care about.
Summary: Specify what you're worried about. Determine what's behind your specific fears. Practice mindfulness Develop a strategy for dealing with worst-case scenarios. Distract yourself by taking action.

Problem: Article: Proxy websites take your IP address and hide it behind a different addressoften one from a different countryin order to fool websites and ISPs into thinking that your computer's IP address isn't being used. This is handy if you want to try watching a movie that is blocked in your region, for example, or if you want to check your bank statements while using public Wi-Fi. It's important to block your IP address whenever using free, public Wi-Fi (e.g., a coffee shop network). Since proxies often redirect your address through a server in a different country, your browsing will be noticeably slower than usual. Go to https://hide.me/en/proxy in your browser. Hide Me is a simple, proxy-based search engine from which you can browse anonymously. Keep in mind that your IP address will only be hidden so long as you use Hide Me in the current browser. Your browsing on other pages or in other browsers will not be hidden. It's the white "Enter web address" text field in the middle of the Hide Me page. Type in a website address (e.g., "facebook.com" or "google.com"). You cannot search for individual terms in Hide Me, so you'll need to enter the address of a search engine like Google or Bing if you want to browse. Click the "Proxy location" drop-down box, then click a server location (e.g., Germany) in the resulting drop-down menu. It's a yellow button near the bottom of the page. Doing so will go to your selected site, at which point you can browse like usual. Make sure that you stay on the Hide Me tab of your browser to continue hiding your IP address.
Summary:
Understand how proxies work. Open the Hide Me site. Click the address field. Enter a search term. Select a server location. Click Visit anonymously.