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It’s not just a metaphor – we really do some of our “thinking” with our guts. Your “gut brain” may let you know that you’re stressed or excited before your mind does by giving you a stomach ache, a feeling of butterflies in your stomach, or that distinctive sinking feeling that you get when you hear bad news. If your stomach hurts or feels uncomfortable when you’re dealing with or even thinking about particular situations or people, this is may be your body telling you that they are a source of stress for you. Be aware of these signals, and take a break or avoid the triggering situation or person if possible. You may not always be aware of it, but your sense of smell can be a powerful survival tool. Your nose can tell you if something is unsafe to eat, and can even help you evaluate another person’s emotional or physical state. Boost your sense of smell by exercising regularly and avoiding pollutants that damage your sense of smell, like cigarette smoke. When you enter an unfamiliar situation, take a quick look around. Even if you aren’t consciously aware of everything you’re seeing, your eyes may pick up on important visual cues that can contribute to intuitive responses. For example, you may subconsciously pick up on subtle changes in another person’s facial expressions or body language beyond what is immediately obvious. If something seems amiss or alarming about a person or situation, it might be because your eyes noticed something that your mind didn’t. Dangerous or uncomfortable situations may trigger a physical stress response. In addition to an upset stomach, you might feel your palms sweating and your heart racing. In some cases, our bodies pick up on the signs that something is amiss before our brains do. Listen to what your body is telling you: these stress reactions are a signal to the conscious mind to be on guard.

summary: Listen to your gut. Follow your nose. Use your eyes. Pay attention to your physical reactions.


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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick aluminum foil. Place the shaped sopes on the lined baking sheet. Cook them in your preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until they feel firm to the touch.  Keep at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space in between each sope when you arrange them on the baking sheet. Unlike fried sopes, baked sopes won't gain much color after being cooked through. As long as the sopes are firm, however, they should be ready to use and enjoy. Once the sopes have finished cooking, remove them from the oven and set them aside in a warm area while you prepare the filling. It's a good idea to cover the sopes with a clean, dry kitchen towel to help them hold in more heat.

summary: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Bake the sopes for 10 minutes. Keep warm.


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To polish leather, you want to match the color of the polish to the color of the leather as closely as possible. Choose a neutral polish if you can't find one to match your Docs, or if your Docs are multicolored. Dr. Martens recommends using only wax-based polishes, and just on their smooth leather products. Choose a location that can get dirty if any accidents occur, and protect the surface you're working on with bags, newspaper, or some other cover. Take a rag or lint-free cloth and run it around in the polish in a circular motion to warm the wax, which will make the polish easier to apply. Apply the polish to the entire shoe, using gentle but firm pressure to get the polish into the leather’s pores. If necessary, use a cotton swab or soft-bristled toothbrush to get polish into the hard to reach places.  If your shoes are old and have never been polished, consider applying a second layer of polish.  When you're finished, allow the polish to sit on the shoes for 10 to 20 minutes. With a shoe brush, begin to gently buff and polish the leather all over, working the polish into the shoes and removing excess at the same time. If you're looking to achieve a mirror shine, the process is slightly more in depth:  Dip your finger into a pot of clean water and allow a couple drops to fall onto a spot on the leather. Dip a cloth into your shoe polish and rub that spot using circular motions. Work in small areas at a time, applying water and working more polish into the leather with a cloth. It will likely take a couple hours to cover the entire boot or shoe, but you should notice the leather getting increasingly smooth. When you’ve finished buffing your Docs with a brush or using the mirror shine technique, rub the leather with a clean piece of nylon to remove dust and extra polish, and to buff the leather to a shine. To give your Docs the longest life possible, clean and condition them every three months. To keep them looking as new as possible, polish them every time you clean and condition them.
summary: Find the right polish. Lay down newspaper. Apply the polish. Buff the leather. Shine the boots. Repeat every three months.