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De-stressing 101

Take some "me time."

Caitlin May

Apr 05, 2016

West Virginia Wesleyan College

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Summer is almost here! The end to the 2016 spring term is finally in sight! As Wesleyan students, we have some of these thoughts running through our minds as the semester ends.

1. Summer is almost here! Finally, I can relax and get some much needed sleep!

2. Wait! Where did all this school work come from? I feel so far behind. I only have a month left to get my grades up.

3. Before I actually get to enjoy the summer, I still have to take finals. I know I have been in these classes all semester, but how much did I really absorb? I definitely do not think I am ready for this.

Some of you may already be having these thoughts, if not more. Overthinking about how much we have to accomplish before the summer makes us even more stressed out as college students, so instead of stressing, here are some ways to de-stress or to take some much needed you time before the semester ends.

Limit Study Hours

Only study for an hour at a time. Your brain can only handle so much, so if you study too long you will be more likely to get frustrated with yourself. After an hour of studying, you should take a 10–15 minute break. Scroll through social media or something else. Just get your head out of the book.

Take a Nap

Taking a nap refreshes the mind and will not only make you calmer, but it could open your mind to new thoughts and ideas. Plus, it gives you a chance to catch up on some much needed sleep. Make sure to set an alarm!

Hang Out with Friends

Remember that one friend who has been nagging you to go out and do something fun? Just listen to them! Set some time aside for your friends every week, maybe a 15 minute conversation every evening or a couple of hours on Friday night. Take time for those you care about.

Make a List

Overthinking is a huge problem in everyday life. We tend to make things so much worse in our heads for no reason. Write down your activities and schoolwork for the week. Then when you finish an item, you can scratch it out and see the progress you are making. Using the list method will normally keep you from forgetting things. Take some time aside each week to organize, and you will for sure go into the week more confident.

Go Outside

With summer being so close, the weather is lovely. Take time to go outside and enjoy the nice weather that you have been waiting for. Get some exercise outside. Just going for a simple walk will keep you from becoming sedentary.

Plug in

Plug your headphones in and turn up the music! Music is extremely soothing, and it can affect your mood. Upbeat songs will most likely make your mood more positive and make you more motivated to complete your work. Don’t be afraid to get your groove on. Just try not to distract your roommate.

Not all of these work for everyone. Feel free to try and explore your own techniques of de-stressing. Take a moment to take your head out of the books every once in awhile. Enjoy what Wesleyan has to offer!

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1. When you look at the syllabus and realize there are only three weeks of the semester left; even though the first day was LITERALLY yesterday.

2. You look at your grades and realize they probably aren't as high as they should be, which is a terrifying realization.

3. When you think to yourself at night, "tomorrow, I will wake up early and go to the library ALL day, and, hell, maybe after I'll go to the gym for a little bit, just to push myself that extra mile."

4. Tomorrow actually comes. The inevitable and overpowering sense of procrastination is too strong to overcome.

5. But you DO end up going to the library. Not all day though, but still, a while. But no, you do not go to the gym. Still, you made an effort, so you decide to treat yo' self.

6. When you realize you need to schedule a meeting with your adviser because you need to sign up for classes next semester. But you also realize that since you waited until the last minute, you're going to get stuck with all of the crappy classes.

7. When you low-key try to slip into conversation with your professors that you need extra credit because you're that desperate.

8. When it's already the third time you've seen your adviser in two days because you have no damn clue what you're doing and need all the help you can get.

9. When you apply for a job associated with your major even though you have no experience, but you just want to dive headfirst into the deep end of adulthood and get it over with.

The world is not always sunshine and rainbows, and you do not have to be, either.

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3. Shopping for deals

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6. Going through clothes to find what you need

7. Finding out your siblings took something from you

8. Fighting with your parents.

9. Trying to plan things with your roommate

10. The fear of forgetting something

11. Move in day

Relatable moments from one of the best shows I have ever watched.

1. When you fail that midterm you studied so hard for.

2. When your crush finally texts back.

3. When payday comes around.

4. When you accidentally like someone's picture from 108 weeks ago.

5. When someone takes your unassigned assigned seat.

6. When your favorite character in your favorite TV series dies.

7. When that guy/girl you’ve been crushing on agrees to go on a date with you.

8. When you have so much to do, and such little motivation to do it.

9. When someone asks for your last fry.

10. When you try a new health-food craze.

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12. When you check your bank account.

13. When they're serving good food in the dining hall.

14. When someone tries to tell you what to do.

15. Or just your thoughts about life in general.

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10. But hey, we're getting a somewhat high-quality education, right?

11. We all really just want to pet dogs all day.

12. And eat pizza for every meal.

13. And stab the next person who asks us what we want to do with our life.

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Thank you, April, for inspiring us with your wicked relatability.

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