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How To Calm Down

Seven key points on how to calm down in college.

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How To Calm Down

So, it’s already that time in the year where finals start creeping on the mind, its time to take a breath and remember that college is terrible.

Take a Nap.

Seriously, you aren’t going to get that paper done, or get that study guide done. Seriously, take a five minute break and just sleep.

Make Your Bed.

Something that is so easy to do, and it takes five minutes. Sleeping on clean sheets is the best.

Take a Shower.

You’ll feel better, and other people will thank you for it.

Color Something.

Adult coloring books are a thing now; but if that’s not your style, the children coloring books are just as fun and relaxing!

Drink Water.

It’s recommended to drink eight, 8 fluid ounce glasses of water a day. That’s 64 ounces a day, considering a plastic bottle of water has 16 oz., which should be nothing at all!

Binge Watch Something.

Just veg out and go blank for a while, long series with more than three seasons are the best for this, that way you can shut it off and go to sleep when you need to.

Go for a Run.

Running is the worst, I will be the first to tell you that. Seriously, running sucks but it’s so good for you! If you can’t run, then go for a walk, just start there!

I don’t think any of this is actual replacement for talking to an actual therapist or someone you can vent to, so if you are always feeling anxious, seek help. Please.

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