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8 Things To Do When You're Stressed Out

Giana Sorrentino
Mar 22, 2016
Quinnipiac University
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8 Things To Do When You're Stressed Out

Between balancing class, homework, and social life college can be a lot to handle. Missing the deadline for a paper, failing a test, or having problems with friends (sometimes all in the same week) are enough to drive a person crazy. Before you freak out, remember these eight stress relieving tips and test em out.


1. Call someone.

Call mom, dad, a sibling, or a friend. Someone you can completely vent to about everything and listen without judgment (ok some judgment). Talking it out with someone is a great thing. They can offer up advice or just put life into a perspective that everything will be okay.

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2. Get up and out.

Get in your car, ask for a ride, or just walk somewhere. Get a cup of coffee, treat yourself to lunch, shop around, get your nails done! Escape your environment for a little while and have some you-time.

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3. Go to the gym.

Running is cheaper than therapy. It’ll get your blood pumping and release those good endorphins. It’s a great way to lock into a good playlist, clear the mind, and blow off steam.

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4. Take a shower.

There’s nothing a long hot shower couldn’t cure. Nothing.

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5. Make yourself look good.

Do your hair, put on a little makeup, don’t wear your stained sweatshirt and leggings (again)- put on a cute outfit- even if you’re not going anywhere.

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6. Clean the clutter!

Clean your room! Blast some music, throw your hair up, dance around and clean up your living space. Throw out the garbage sitting on your desk, hang up the pile of clothes and do laundry- a weight will be lifted after.

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7. Try something different.

Pick up a book, set a weekly goal, draw a picture, start a new show. A change of pace is always refreshing.

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8. Organize yourself!

One task at a time. Figure out what homework you’re behind on and get it done. Write down in your planner all your due dates so you can keep on track. Staying ahead of the game is a beautiful thing.

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And always remember, it's okay to not have it all figured out! One task at a time, one day at a time!

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