If you are anything like me, you love taking baths. "Soaking" is what I refer to my "alone time." Whether it's late at night or early in the morning, taking a bath is one of the most relaxing things you could do for yourself, which doesn't cost a thing! People may view bathing as "sitting in your own dirt," but I don't see it that way at all. Maybe because I'm so in love in indulging myself in a tub of warm water.

You know you are obsessed when...

1. You sit long enough for you to turn into a prune. And you aren't mad about this either. You will sit in there and check your phone, maybe even eat. Anything is possible when you're taking a bath when you put your mind to it.

2. When the water starts to lower, you refill the bathtub.

3. You know the perfect water temperature- not too hot, not too cold. Just RIGHT! It's a science you have down.

4. You have mastered the art form of holding your cell phone while sitting in the bathtub, which is a pretty big accomplishment.

5. Candles set the mood, whether it's one or six candles surrounding you.

6. Along with candles, bubbles are a MUST HAVE! Or if you are more into using bath salts (I prefer bubbles, but to each their own).

7. You bathe so much that you think you could be a mermaid (or mer-man).

8. You have your music playing to add to the relaxation.

9. You take constant bathtub pictures of your feet/faucet so the people know that your soak game is on 10.

10. Soaking before anything- plans with friends or going to bed.

11. When you haven't taken a bath in quite some time and you start to question yourself and your life decisions.

12. Soaking is the cheapest (and BEST) form of therapy. Whether you sit for 5 minutes or an hour, you can always rely on a good soak to lighten your mood.

Just thinking about it, I think I might go take a bath! Not always are you washing your hair or shaving your body, but being able to sit and relax with no distractions is paradise. I might shower early in the day, and bathe at night, so when people say you are "sitting in your own filth," I beg to differ! There are health benefits that come with bathing, such as muscle and stress relief, better sleep, and it helps with your skin! Give it a chance. Treat yourself to a hot bath today