Q: There are many ways to alleviate anxiety and stress. Spend more time doing activities that you enjoy, especially those that involve being outdoors. Take up activities that promote mindful awareness, like yoga or tai chi. Another way to help alleviate anxiety and depression is to socialize more often. Reach out to friends, family members, and loved ones and avoid spending too much time alone with your thoughts. Your brain is like the muscles of your body; the more exercise you give it, the better it will perform. Unfortunately, many people get so caught up in their daily routines that they can go days with their brains performing on "auto pilot." Try to incorporate some of the following brain-stimulating activities into your week:  Do crossword puzzles to get a great mental workout. Learning new information is a great way to keep your memory sharp. Even if you're not an avid reader, make a point to read a little bit each day. Choose a book that interests you and commit to reading a chapter or even just 5 pages a day. It doesn't matter whether it is fiction or non-fiction.  Read the newspaper to stay up to date on current events. This will also exercise your brain! In addition to reading on your own, you can learn new skills to give your memory a workout. Maybe you'd like to learn about a certain topic or try a new hobby or sport. Choose something that excites you!   Learn a new language or instrument. Sign up for a class at your local community college. Physical activity increases blood flow to every part of your body, including your brain. This can help get more oxygen and essential nutrients to your brain so that it will perform better. Aim to get at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise five days a week.  It's important to spread out your exercises throughout the week so that you are regularly increasing blood flow to the brain. Even if you don't have time for a formal workout, you might have time to squeeze in at least a brisk 10 minute walk. Make small lifestyle changes to increase your mobility, like choosing the stairs over the elevator.
A: Make relaxation a priority. Play games and do puzzles to exercise your brain. Read something every day. Learn something new to keep your brain fresh. Get more exercise.

Q: Truly, the only way you'll see change in yourself is if you add something new into your life. To do this, you'll need to pick up new behaviors, new people, and new activities. You can't do the same things over and over and expect different results.  Start out small. Join a club. Get a job outside your skill set. Start reading up on the subject. What's more, keep yourself out of old environments. You don't want to hang out with people who do the opposite of whatever it is you're trying to achieve. Condition yourself. If you're afraid of spiders, put yourself in a room with one. Day by day, inch closer to it. Eventually, you'll be sitting next to it. Even later, you'll be holding it. Constant exposure dulls the brain from feeling fear. Now take "spiders" and replace it with whatever your goal may be. You'll need some pretty intense self-awareness to stay on track. Keeping a journal will help you sort your thoughts and analyze how you've been handling this change. Write down what's been working and what hasn't to fine-tune your method. " If throwing yourself into new environments is hard, think of it this way: stop turning opportunities down. If you see a sign that the old you would deem uninteresting, give it a second look. If a friend asks you to do something you know absolutely zero about, agree. You'll be all the more better for it. That being said, make safe decisions. If someone asks you to go jump off a cliff, don't do it. Use your brain.
A: Throw yourself into new environments. Keep a journal. Say "yes.

Q: . Find small ways to touch your guy to show him that you’re interested and leave him longing for more physical contact. For example, nudge him a bit with your elbow during a conversation or touch his forearm a bit when you're speaking. If he touches back, it’s usually a sign he's interested in you as well. While you want the guy to know you’re interested in him, don’t do anything that you’re not comfortable with. If touching him feels like too much at first, just try standing close until you feel more comfortable. . Fit little compliments into the conversation. Make sure that you mean what you say, though, because he’ll probably be able to tell if you’re just giving him a line. Look for moments where you can work what you admire about him into a the conversation naturally.  When you first begin flirting, you can use somewhat generic phrases. For example, you might say, "It was so good seeing you yesterday!" As you get to know him more, work organic compliments into the conversation. For example, if he mentions that he's wondering what to wear to a sporting event over the weekend, you might something like, "You always dress really nice so I'm sure you'll find something great." Smiling is a good way to come off as flirtatious. During a conversation, work on keeping a smile throughout. You can also try to laugh lightly at his jokes and smile more when he says something sweet or interesting. Eye contact can also help. Try holding his gaze for a few seconds and then glancing away. It may seem strange, but people are attracted to those who subtly mimic their body language. You don’t have to imitate everything he does, but mimic small, subtle gestures. For example, if you see him cross his legs, cross your legs too.  Try mimicking hand gestures. If he tends to wave his hands around as he speaks or to make a point, try doing the same. If he is leaning in towards you, lean in towards him too. You may want to send your guy a physical note, but a flirty text can also work. Don't make it outright flirty if you haven't established that kind of relationship, though. Just show that you're thinking of him.  For example, you might send a quick text that says, "Just wanted to say hi! ;)" You can also text or send a note with a quick question. For example, "How was your day?"
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Touch him Compliment him Smile and make eye contact. Mimic his body language. Pass him a note.