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6 Ways To De-Stress, And No, Putting On A Face Mask Is Not One Of Them

Mindfulness meditation, essential oils, and more can help to reduce stress.

Silvia Cavalieri
Oct 16, 2019
Temple University
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6 Ways To De-Stress, And No, Putting On A Face Mask Is Not One Of Them
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If you're not in midterm season yet, then it's probably fast approaching. As the tests, papers, and homework pile up so does the stress. It may feel like 24 hours in a day is simply not enough and you find yourself feeling crazy stressed. Take a few minutes before bed or in the morning, or if you just finished a big assignment or a test reward yourself and de-stress with some of the methods below:

Coloring Books.

Coloring books for adults with intricate patterns are proven to be therapeutic and reduce stress and anxiety.

Creating lists.

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 Making lists is one of the best things to do when organizing your ideas and thoughts. Check out these lists to make when you're feeling overwhelmed.

Essential oils.

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Aromatherapy is proven to be beneficial to health in many ways. Inhaling essential oils can stimulate areas of your limbic system, a part of the brain that plays a role in emotions, behaviors, sense of smell, and long term memory (healthline)

Meditation.

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Meditation is a type of exercise for the brain. Thousands of studies show how mindfulness meditation positively impacts mental and physical health. (headspace) Take advantage of meditation apps on the app store to take some time out of your day and practice mindfulness. Headspace is a popular mental health app that puts an emphasis on mindfulness meditation, it is $10 annually for college students.

Write out your feelings, keep a journal.

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Journaling is a form of self-reflection. When writing things down, you immediately feel relieved and may come to realizations within your reflections.

Invest in a warmie. 

Warmies are stuffed animals that are infused with lavender essential oils that is activated by being heated in the microwave.

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