| How to Make Yourself Feel Better Posted: 05 Jun 2021 05:00 PM PDT Everyone goes through times where they feel stressed, sad, or overwhelmed. It's not fun feeling that way, but fortunately, there are things you can do to lift your mood, no matter what you're dealing with. If you're not sure where to start, don't worry—we're here to answer any questions you might have so you can get back on the path to feeling like yourself again. [Edit]Is there anything I can do to feel happier instantly? - Make yourself smile or laugh for a quick pick-me-up. Even if you don't really feel like it, try to put a smile on your face—smiling can help perk up your mood, even if it's only a little bit.[1] If you really want a boost, though, find something that tickles your funny bone. Laughing can help you feel happier and less stressed. Even better, it's just fun![2]
- Try putting on a show that always makes you giggle, pull up YouTube videos of comedians you like, or browse through a gallery of silly pictures or memes. Anything that gets you chuckling!
- Get some sun for a serotonin boost. When you're feeling down, it might be tempting to curl up in your room with the curtains drawn, but that can actually make things worse. Instead, head out for a walk, eat lunch outside, or even just sit near an open window. As little as 15 minutes in the sun can actually help increase your serotonin levels, making you feel happier and less stressed.[3]
- If you have a free afternoon, bring a book and a snack to a local park to get a big dose of fresh air and sunshine.
- Don't forget to wear sunscreen!
[Edit]How do I relax when I'm stressed or anxious? - Take a few slow, deep breaths. When you're feeling stressed or anxious, your breathing tends to become shallow and quick. By intentionally slowing down and taking deeper breaths, you can help relax your nervous system, which has a physically calming effect on your whole body. It also helps you feel more in control of your emotions, so it can reduce your stress and anxiety in the long-term, too.[4][5]
- If you're really tense and it feels hard to catch your breath, start by exhaling slowly first.
- Distract yourself with something you enjoy. When you make time for yourself, you'll feel better in the moment AND in the long run. Find something you enjoy and make time for it regularly, whether it's once a day, once a week, or some other schedule that works for you.[6]
- A lot of people find it helpful to exercise when they're feeling stressed—go for a jog, take a spin class, lift weights, swim a few laps, or play a sport you enjoy.
- Art can also be a great way to express your emotions. For instance, you might draw or paint a picture, write a poem or short story, or play a musical instrument.
- Put on some upbeat music when you're doing mundane tasks like laundry or dishes. Not only will it boost your mood, but it will make your chores seem more fun, too!
[Edit]What can I do to cheer up when I'm sad? - Let yourself cry if you need to. It's really important to let yourself feel your emotions when they come up, so if you're feeling overwhelmed with sadness, give yourself a few minutes to let it all out. Not only does crying allow your body to release stress hormones, but at the end of a good cry, your body will actually be physically calmer, with a lower heart and breathing rate.[7]
- Some sadness is a normal part of life. However, if you feel like you can't control your crying or your sadness is interfering with your ability to function, consider talking to a licensed therapist—it could be a sign of depression or an anxiety-related condition.[8]
- Reach out to your support system. When you're feeling down, it can be incredibly helpful to just talk to someone. Call up a family member or a friend who makes you feel cared for and open up to them about how you're feeling. When you connect with someone else, it helps you feel like you belong, boosts your self-worth, and gives the other person a chance to give you emotional support.[9]
- Sometimes, even just hugging someone you care about can help you start to feel better!
- If you can, try to spend time together in-person, since that will make you feel more connected. If that's not possible, though, try talking on the phone or video chatting—those feel more personal than texting or emailing.[10]
- Try doing something nice for someone else—you'd be amazed how much that can benefit your own mood!
[Edit]How do I figure out what's bringing me down? - Look for a common factor in your down days. Sometimes it takes a little soul-searching to get to the root of what's really affecting you. Think about the last time you felt down—does it have anything in common with how you're feeling right now? Maybe you feel bad about your career when you see hang out with someone you see as successful, for instance, or maybe you came across a picture of your ex on social media and it brought up some old hurts. Even if you tried to brush off those feelings at the time, they might be lingering around.[11]
- Once you know what the problem is, you can start looking for ways to either avoid these situations or to cope with them better.
- Try writing about your feelings in a journal. Writing is a great emotional outlet, but it also helps you process your thoughts and feelings. This can help you get a lot of clarity about what's really bothering you, while also helping relieve some of your stress and emotional discomfort. It can even help you track your triggers over time, so you'll become more aware of what's affecting you and how to avoid it.[12]
- If you are dealing with emotional pain that you do not feel comfortable sharing, writing or journaling about your experiences can be a powerful way to express those feelings without having to open up to anyone else.
- Talk to a therapist if you can't figure out what the problem is. Sometimes, it's more than just a funk. If you're frequently feeling sad or stressed and you can't quite pinpoint the problem, you might have something else going on, like clinical depression or an anxiety disorder. Meeting with a licensed mental health professional can help you get to the bottom of it, and they can help you with strategies to get your life back on track.[13]
[Edit]How can I be happier in the future? - Learn to cope with or avoid your triggers. Over time, as you cope with your emotions, you may start to notice that you're often affected by similar issues. If that happens, think about what you can do to avoid or better cope with the source of the problem. That can be a lot more powerful than simply venting about it—although interestingly, talking to friends or writing about your feelings can make it easier to identify these patterns.[14]
- For instance, you might find that you feel bad about yourself every time you hang out with a certain friend. In that case, you might be better off leaving the friendship.
- On the other hand, you might discover that you tend to be more stressed on days you run late for work. It may help to start going to bed an hour earlier so it's easier to wake up in the mornings.
- Avoid things that feel good in the moment but not long-term. When you're down, it can be tempting to self-soothe with things like drinking alcohol, eating indulgent treats, or going on a shopping binge. While those things are fine in moderation, they're not a great coping strategy—and when you're using them as a substitute for happiness, it's easy to take them too far.[15]
- For instance, eating a bit of dessert at the end of a nice meal can be a yummy treat. However, when you're sad, sitting on the couch with a container of ice cream and a spoon will probably just make you feel lousier later on.
[Edit]How do I show myself love? - Make self-care a priority. Taking care of your health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Eat a healthy diet, get active for about 30 minutes a day, and aim for 7-8 hours of sleep every night if you're an adult. It sounds simple enough, but if you're not already doing that, you'll probably be amazed at the effect it has on your mood and overall mental health.[16]
- If you're a teenager, try to get 8-10 hours of sleep a night.[17]
- Focus on the good things about yourself. It's pretty easy to be your own worst critic. After all, you know all the worst things about yourself, right? Well, try turning that around—you know all the best things about yourself, too! Try writing down some of the things that you love about yourself—maybe you're proud of the way you're always there when your friends need you, or maybe you make the best grilled cheese sandwiches of all time. Whatever they are, write them out, then read over the list when you need a little self-esteem boost.
- Add to the list every time you realize something else about yourself you like! Start small if you need to—it will get easier with time.
[Edit]How do I stop being hard on myself when I make a mistake? - Talk to yourself the way you'd talk to a friend. It seems like it's always easier to be kind to other people than to ourselves. When you're getting down on yourself, ask yourself, "Would I talk that way to someone else?" If the answer is no, soften the tone of your thoughts—you can be honest with yourself about how you can improve without putting yourself down or calling yourself mean names.[18]
- For instance, if you fail a test and you catch yourself thinking things like, "I'm so dumb" or "I never do anything right," replace that with, "I need to make a plan for how to study for the next test so I can do better."
- Try not to compare yourself to other people—everyone goes at their own pace, so it's fine if it takes you a little longer to reach your goals.
[Edit]How can I get out of my own head? - Use mindfulness to stay in the moment. Mindfulness is a practice where you intentionally focus on what's happening in the present moment, rather than getting lost in your thoughts. It takes practice, but with time, it will get easier to bring yourself back to what's around you.[19]
- Try focusing on your physical senses—find things that you can see, feel, hear, smell, and taste, for instance.
- Some people find things like yoga and tai-chi to be helpful as they practice mindfulness. Others enjoy mindfulness meditation, where you take a few minutes each day to be intentionally present, while still acknowledging your thoughts and emotions as they come up.
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| How to Deactivate a Twitter Account Posted: 05 Jun 2021 09:00 AM PDT Do you need a break from Twitter? Deactivating your account will "turn off" your account for up to thirty days. If you sign back in within that 30-day period, your account will be reactivated. Deactivating is a great way to keep yourself from lurking on or thinking about Twitter without deleting your tweets or account name. If you do want to permanently delete your account, you'll need to deactivate it first, and then avoid signing back in. This wikiHow teaches you how to deactivate your Twitter account using a phone, tablet, or computer. [Edit]Using a Phone or Tablet - Open the Twitter app on your phone or tablet. It's the blue-and-white bird icon on your home screen or in your app list.
- Tap the menu . It's the three horizontal lines at the top-left corner of the screen.
- If you don't see a three-line menu and instead see your profile icon, tap that instead.
- Tap on the menu. Another menu will expand.
- Tap . It's near the top of the menu.
- Tap . It's toward the bottom of the menu.
- Review the deactivation information and tap . The information on this page reminds you that you have up to 30 days from now to reactivate your account. If you don't sign back in within 30 days, your account will be permanently deleted.[1]
- Enter your password and tap . Once your password is confirmed, another confirmation screen will appear.
- Tap to confirm. Your account is now deactivated.
- If you sign back in with your login information within 30 days, your account will be reactivated automatically.
[Edit]Using a Computer - Sign in to your account at https://www.twitter.com. If you're not already signed in, click Log in to enter your account information now.
- Click the tab. It's in the left panel. This tab also has three dots inside of a circle, and you'll see it in the left panel.
- Depending on the size of your browser window, you may only see three dots instead of the word "More."
- Click . It's in the menu on the left side of the page.
- Click . It's in the rightmost panel toward the bottom of the page.
- Read the deactivation message and tap . The information on this page reminds you that you have up to 30 days from now to reactivate your account. If you don't want your account to be permanently deleted, you must sign back in within 30 days.
- Enter your password and click . Once your password is validated, you'll be given one last chance to back out.
- Click to confirm. Your account is now deactivated.
- If you sign back in with your login information within 30 days, your account will be reactivated automatically.
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| How to Remove Hair Naturally Posted: 05 Jun 2021 01:00 AM PDT If you're looking for a natural solution to getting rid of excess body hair, you're in luck! Traditional approaches like shaving, plucking, and waxing can help get remove hair right away. On the other hand, some pastes and scrubs might help gradually decrease your hair while stopping it from growing back. Keep in mind that some natural methods will give you less dramatic results than chemicals like depilatory creams, but if you're trying to live a greener life, they might be worth trying! - For quick results over a large area, go with this classic standby. When you think about removing hair, shaving is probably one of the first things you think about, and for good reason. It's quick, easy, and you get immediate results. You can even reduce your footprint by avoid plastic-handled or disposable razors. Instead, try using a safety razor with replaceable blades. Store your used blades in a safe container, like an old coffee tin with a hole cut in the lid. When it's full, tape it securely closed, clearly mark it, and recycle it at a place that accepts razor blades.[1]
- If you prefer, you can use organic soap instead of shaving gel or cream. However, soap may dry out your skin, so be sure to moisturize afterward.
- Keep in mind that the results from shaving will usually only last from 1-3 days.
- Pluck out single stray hairs. If you just need to remove a few hairs—like you want to tidy up your eyebrows or you have a couple of unwanted hairs growing under your chin—tweezing is a quick and easy way to take care of them. Just remember to always pull the hair in the direction it's growing, and never yank hard. If you pull against the direction of the hair growth or you jerk on the hair, tweezing will be a lot more painful, and the hair could break, leaving you with stubble or even ingrown hairs.[2]
- Tweezing is a little painful, but most people get accustomed to it after a while. Since you're removing the hair at the root, the results are longer-lasting than shaving. However, be careful when you're choosing which hairs to tweeze, because some hair may not grow back at all.
- Tweezing can leave your skin a little red and inflamed, but it should go away in a few hours.
[Edit]Sugar wax - Make an all-natural wax at home out of sugar. If you're looking for a vegan or chemical-free alternative to beeswax-based waxes, sugar wax can be surprisingly effective.[3] Even better, you can make it yourself at home by heating 1 cup (200 g) of sugar, of water, and of lemon juice in a small pan. Let the mixture cool, then spread it onto your skin, cover it with a fabric strip, and pull the strip away. As with any wax, this can be a little irritating to your skin, but most people find it gentler than traditional wax.[4]
- Sugar wax works best if you're removing hair that's at least long—about the length of a grain of rice.
- Don't skip the lemon juice in this mixture—it helps keep the wax spreadable.[5]
[Edit]Egg white mask - Make an all-natural peel out of egg white and cornstarch. Separate the white from 1 egg, then whip it with 1/2 tbsp (3.75 g) of cornstarch and 1 tbsp (21 g) of white sugar. When the mixture becomes a sticky paste, smooth it onto your skin in the direction that your hair is growing. Let the paste dry for about 20 minutes, then peel it off in the opposite direction that you applied it.[6]
- When you peel off the dried paste, a little hair should come along with it. If you repeat this 2-3 times a week, you should start to notice the hair in that area looking thinner—although you won't get the same dramatic results as you would from shaving or waxing.[7]
- This mask is fine for most skin types, but keep in mind that it might aggravate acne or irritate sensitive skin.
[Edit]Gelatin and milk - This is another peel that may remove hair. In a microwave-safe bowl, mix 1 tbsp (9.25 g) of plain gelatin with of milk and 3-4 drops of lemon juice. Microwave the mixture for about 15-20 seconds and let it cool until you can comfortably touch it. Rub the mixture onto your skin and let it dry for about 5 minutes, then simply peel the gelatin off with your fingers and rinse your skin.[8]
- This might irritate acne-prone or sensitive skin, but otherwise, this is gentle enough to use every day.
[Edit]Pumice stone - Buff away hair with a pumice stone. Some people have good results with using a pumice stone to gently buff away the hair on their arms and legs. Start with clean, dry skin, and gently rub the pumice stone over your skin in small circles. Make 2-3 circles in one area, then move to the next one—if you rub too hard in one spot, you might irritate your skin. The results will likely be gradual, but if you keep exfoliating every other day for about 2 weeks, you may start to notice results![9]
- This can be drying to your skin, so be sure to moisturize every day throughout this process.[10]
- Don't use a pumice stone on sensitive skin, like on your face, bikini area, underarms, or thighs.
- You can use any type of pumice stone, but try to find one with smaller holes, since that's likely more effective.
[Edit]Lemon and sugar - Scrub away unwanted hair with this paste.[11] Blend 1 tbsp (21 g) of white sugar and of lemon juice, then smooth it onto your skin. Let it dry for about 10 minutes, then gently rub it away with a damp cloth. You may notice that your hair seems thinner after the first time you do this, but for the best results, repeat it 1-2 times a week until you get the results you want.[12]
- The lemon juice in this mixture may also help lighten your skin.
[Edit]Oatmeal and banana - Create your own gentle exfoliant out of oats. Make a chunky paste by mixing 2 tbsp (20 g) of oatmeal with 1 mashed banana. Apply a thick layer over the area where you want to remove your hair. Rub it into your skin with circular motions, then let it dry for about 15 minutes. When you rinse it away, your skin will be exfoliated, and your hair may become gradually thinner.[13]
- You can use this on any type of skin—it's gentle enough that it shouldn't cause irritation.
[Edit]Lemon and honey - Try this to potentially slow the growth of your hair. Mix of honey with of lemon juice, then smooth it onto your skin. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes, then wipe it away with a warm, damp towel. If you do this 2-3 times a week, the combination of lemon juice and honey may help to stop new hair from growing.[14]
- You can also add about 1 tbsp (21 g) of white sugar if you'd like to make the paste stickier—this might help remove more hair when you wipe the mixture off after it dries.[15]
[Edit]Papaya and turmeric - Blending these ingredients might help slow unwanted hair growth. Peel a papaya and cut it into pieces, then mash the fruit up in a bowl with the back of a spoon. Mix in 1 tbsp (9.5 g) of turmeric powder so you have a thick paste. Massage the paste into your skin, then let it sit for about 15-20 minutes and wipe it away with a warm, damp towel.[16]
- This works because papaya contains a compound called papain, which helps break down hair.[17] In India, turmeric is also traditionally used for hair removal.[18] However, you'll likely need to repeat the treatment every other day for at least 2 weeks to start seeing results.[19]
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