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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Manhattan chapter.

Not every week you are going to have in college is going to be easy. No matter how hard you try to be optimistic, sometimes the week slowly drags on and you can’t help but feel stressed out. The good news is, you don’t have to let a crappy week affect your weekend mood. So here are 5 ways to unwind and help yourself relax after a stressful week.

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Meditate

 Meditating is a perfect way to help you clear your mind. If you are unsure how to even begin meditating, there are so many apps you can download on your phone. A good app to use is Headspace. Starting off meditating may be a little frustrating for beginners since you have to sit quietly with your eyes closed, and clear your mind of any thought. This may especially be frustrating if you are someone who can’t sit still, so meditating may not be for you. 

Sleep

Sleep sounds like a pretty obvious way to unwind after a very stressful week, but many of us don’t actually get the proper amount of sleep we are supposed to. Try taking an hour or two out of your day to get some rest. Plus, it’s easier to get work done when you are well rested, instead of being exhausted, falling asleep, trying to get your work done. 

Target Run

This may sound a little basic, but if you are someone like me who loves Target, this may be the perfect zen place for you. Going out and shopping is a great way to distract yourself from the stressful week that you had, plus who doesn’t love a good retail therapy after a hard week?

A drink… or two

Of course, if you are of age, a drink never hurt anybody. Grab yourself a glass of wine or a few, run a bubble bath, light some candles, put on a facemask, and just relax. Having a drink and a spa night to yourself is a perfect way to unwind. 

Workout or Walk

Going to the gym and working out is a great stress reliever, and it also helps improve your physical condition. When you are working out, your brain produces endorphins, which is a chemical in our brains, that act as the body’s natural painkillers. Also, taking a walk around campus or even in a park can help you clear your head.

 

Christina Trichilo is a transfer student at Manhattan College. She is a third year student majoring in psychology, and minoring in women and gender studies. She enjoys reading poetry, a good cup of coffee, and listening to Beyoncé's I Am... Sasha Fierce album.
Michaela Carnesi

Manhattan '21

Michaela is a Childhood Education Major with Concentrations in Math and Spanish at Manhattan College. She will be continuing her studies in the Masters program at Manhattan, and earn a Masters Degree in Special Education. She was a member of Her Campus at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA and is now the Campus Correspondent and Senior Editor at Manhattan! She is beyond excited to be a Jasper and that she found her home at MC!