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6 Ways To Keep Calm While During Your Busiest Semester

Keep Calm and Carry On

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6 Ways To Keep Calm While During Your Busiest Semester

College can be tough. We all know this. But when it comes to having a full 18 credit schedule, four student organizations to work with, two jobs on campus and other obligations, a person can become very flustered.

Everyone handles their stress differently but having various activities is a great way to express it. Here are some ways that you can keep calm and carry on with your heaviest workload.

1. Dance it Out

I know for me, after a long day of class, homework, and organizational meetings I come back to my room and just dance. I put on my headphones and just shake it. It feels like a great sense of relief and makes me looks ridiculous. Nothing matters but the you and the music. All you have to do is just shake it off. All the pressures, the classwork, and any drama in your life. It is a great feeling and I just love it.

2. Cook

If you focus on doing one thing (like cooking) your brain muscles can finally focus on something sweet or spicy. Also it is really fun to cook and sing "Bacon Pancakes" at the same time.

3. Take a Nap

Sleep is basically the cure to all things stressful situations. When in doubt, nap! But if you are in a time crunch to a 30 minute nap instead of a two hour one. So when you wake up,you will be more alert than ever.

4. Paint Something!

Do anything that will get your hands dirty. It is great way to relax and dig into your creative side. Don't want to spend too much on paint supplies? No worry! Coloring books are pretty cost effective or print out some pretty mandalas. Let's get creative!

5. Laugh...As Much As Possible

Though there are going to be times where all you want to do is cry, remember that there is more to work than stress. Take some time out in your day and laugh. I promise that it will make you feel better about how your semester is going.

6. Remember to Have Faith

You took on so much this semester for a reason - to be great. You are greater and stronger than any paper, quiz, or exam. At times you will feel discouraged and want to give up. But it does not matter how much is on your plate. It matters as to how hungry you are. Now go out there a be fabulous.

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