Feeling stressed? I know for many of you the answer is YES! With midterms right around the corner, workloads increasing, not to mention the stresses of life outside of school, it is important to remember to RELAX. Try these 10 tips from Healthline to keep you stress free.
1) Listen to Music
Everyone has a favorite song or genre of music. So in those moments when you are thinking about screaming, take a moment and put on your favorite jam. Don’t forget to sing the words out loud and dance like no one is watching!
2) Call A Friend
When stressed sometimes it’s good to take a break and talk to a friend. Your friends know what it is like to be stress so they can give you some words of encouragement. They can also engage you in a conversation that can take your mind off your struggles.
3) Talk Yourself Through It
Remember, you have all it takes to accomplish your goals. When you find yourself doubting, give yourself a little pep talk. You can do it!
4) Eat Right
When you are overwhelmed it is easy to grab junk food as a meal substitute. STOP, put the cookie down and grab a yogurt. Eating healthy while you are trying to get things done helps you think more clearly and keeps you energized to get through the day.
5) Laugh It Off
You many have never heard of it but there is such a thing as laughing yoga. You start off fake laughing for a few minutes, and before you know it you’re laughing at the fact that you are laughing. So take a moment, let out a little giggle it is a great stress reliever and it is good for your health.
6) Try Tea
Now I know that many of you prefer to grab a cup of coffee in a stressful time, but try some tea. With a variety of flavors out there, you are sure to find the right one to calm you.
7) Be Mindful
It is easy to become swept away in all the things going on around you. It is an important for your own mental health to take a step back and regroup.
8) Exercise (event for a minute)
Being still can keep the creative juices from flowing. So take some time to get out of your stressful environment and just get to moving.
9) Sleep Better
It is probably 1AM and you are still up doing trying to get a pile of work done. Only so much coffee will keep you up for so long. Your body knows when it has reached its limit, so listen to it, regardless to how much is on your to-do list. Get some rest!
10) Breathe Easy
Take. A. Deep. Breath. Stress is what you make it. If you don’t let it take control of you, you can work through anything.