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5 Ways To Relieve Stress In College

Try these five easy ways to reduce your stress!

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5 Ways To Relieve Stress In College
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In college, stress is something we always deal with whether it's about a test, an assignment, a friendship, or just simply being on time for a meeting. Stress is a normal feeling; however, when it becomes more, it is considered "bad stress." I know what you're thinking, "Isn't all stress bad?" Actually, it isn't. You can have a desire to complete an assignment or ace a test but when it begins to control your thinking, that is the moment it's bad stress. Signs of bad stress are a lack of centration, mood swings, headaches, and changing eating/sleeping habits. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, try these five easy ways to reduce your stress!

1. Exercise.

Twenty minutes a day of physical activity is proven to reduce stress as well as keep stress levels low. While some enjoy hitting up the treadmill or weight room, others might dread the idea of even walking into a gym. Exercise does not have to be in the gym; you can play a game of kick ball with friends or go for a swim. Whatever you enjoy, do it. You will not continue this habit if you don't enjoy it.

2. Take a shower.

A shower is a space where you are alone and have time to think. Within the 10-15 minutes of relaxation, more happens than just mental relief. When you take a warm shower, you are loosening tightened muscles, which relaxes you physically. It's like a mini trip to the spa and who doesn't love to be pampered?

3. Avoid unnatural energy boosters.

Sure, while staying up 32 hours during finals week may appear to be the only option, it can be extremely detrimental to your health. Unnatural energy boosters distract your body from feeling physically exhausted and while you might feel on top of the world, your body is on the verge of crashing. Unnatural energy boosters can be caffeinated coffee or pills that keep you awake. When taken off the high that the energy boosters created, the body crashes and creates a much lower tolerance for stress.

4. Plan ahead.

Do not allow yourself to become overloaded. In some cases, it is unavoidable but if you can prevent it from happening, always do it. Use free time to work on some assignments here and there, it doesn't have to be too serious but as long as you have something that will help you later on, your future self will thank you greatly.

5. Find your support system.

Whether it be your roommate, best friend, a parent, or counselor on campus, having someone to vent to when life feels a little too much can do wonders. No one wants to deal with tough times alone and when someone becomes extremely stressed, interaction with respected peers or adults is something that could push them and make them feel motivated.

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