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<\/p><\/div>"} 1 Work out or run errands before your shower to make it more enjoyable.[8] It can be as simple as going for a walk or doing some jumping jacks, or as complex as working out in the gym for an hour. Your body will crave a hot shower after all that exercise. This will tire your body out, and make your shower feel more relaxing. It can be as simple as going for a walk or doing some jumping jacks, or as complex as working out in the gym for an hour. Your body will crave a hot shower after all that exercise. This will tire your body out, and make your shower feel more relaxing.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 2 Meditate or daydream about something nice if you are stressed. Daydream about something you enjoy doing, or about your latest DIY craft project. You can also try envisioning all of your troubles going down the drain with your bath water.[9] Daydream about something you enjoy doing, or about your latest DIY craft project. You can also try envisioning all of your troubles going down the drain with your bath water.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 3 Heat up your towels in the dryer before you take your shower. This will make them extra warm and fluffy for when you get out of your shower. If you have a bathrobe, consider heating that up as well.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 4 Try to have everything on hand and ready before you take your shower. Reaching for your shampoo in the middle of your shower, and then realizing that it is not there and having to get out into the cold bathroom to look for it is anything but relaxing. Instead, make sure that everything you need for your shower is there, ready and full.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 5 Use a temperature that is most comfortable for you. Keep in mind, however, that very hot water is not the best for your skin and hair, as it can cause them to become dry. If you do plan on treating yourself to a hot shower, try to keep it shorter—no longer than 20 minutes—and to use moisturizer afterwards.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 6 Treat yourself to your favorite bath products. If you have any special shower gels or body washes that you were saving for that one special occasion, now is the time to use it. Use your body scrubs to massage away those dead skin cells, and your body butters (after your shower) to moisturize your skin. If you don't have any favorite bath products, consider getting something lavender scented. Lavender is often used during aromatherapy to help relieve stress. Consider making your own bath products. Nothing beats the luxury of homemade bath products. Click here to learn how to make a few. If you have any special shower gels or body washes that you were saving for that one special occasion, now is the time to use it. Use your body scrubs to massage away those dead skin cells, and your body butters (after your shower) to moisturize your skin. If you don't have any favorite bath products, consider getting something lavender scented. Lavender is often used during aromatherapy to help relieve stress.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 7 Massage your scalp while you shampoo your hair. Not only will this help invigorate your scalp, but it can also help sooth away any stress. Tilt your head back, close your eyes, and gently massage your scalp with your fingertips.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 8 Give yourself a face massage if you are feeling stressed. Close your eyes and massage your entire face using smooth, circular motions. If you have any exfoliating face washes, now is a great time to bring them out. If you are stressed, focus your massage on your eyes, forehead, and temples. Close your eyes and massage your entire face using smooth, circular motions. If you have any exfoliating face washes, now is a great time to bring them out.