College life is full of stress and tension .There are many kind of stresses relating to study, career , how to achieve good performance at study,relationship with fellow students, even with teachers and how to optimize overall performance.True , all these matters are important but remember good physical and mental health is utmost important because only then you could concentrate on your studies and other matters.So it is essential to maintain a healthy and stress free mind and body. Some ways to be stress-free are -
Relaxing Ways to Destress
- Breathe deeply. It only takes a few minutes, but it can do wonders for your mental health. Focus on inhaling and exhaling while trying to let all the stress in your brain slowly melt away.
- Put your headphones in and listen to some music. Closing your eyes and relaxing while listening to some music can do wonders for your brain. Tuning out the world for even 5 minutes can be a great way to lower your stress and increase your mental clarity.
- Daydream about your life after graduation. College can be overwhelming because there is so much to do all of the time. Let yourself daydream for a few minutes about what your dream life will be like after graduation. Don't worry about how you'll make everything happen; just imagine the best possible scenario.
- Look through your personal pics online. You can check out things you've posted on Facebook or elsewhere. Looking through your personal pics can warm your heart and cool your stress.
- Look through the pics you have on your phone. Most people take a ton of pictures with their cell phone -- and then forget all that's on there. Take a quick trip down memory lane while also giving yourself a break and a few minutes to relax.
- Read motivational quotations about college and education. Sometimes, college life can simply seem -- if not be -- overwhelming. Give yourself some perspective by reading over some motivational quotations about college that can help remind you why you work so hard in the first place.
- Come up with a list of 10 things you've accomplished today/this week. Sometimes, people can get so focused on what they have left to do that they've forgotten all the things they've already done. Lower your stress by writing down at least 10 things you've accomplished today or this week. You just might surprise yourself!
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- Take a quick bath. If you're lucky enough to live in a place that has bathtubs, a quick bath can be a magical escape. Squirt some soap (or even shampoo) in for some bubbles and pretend you're somewhere far, far away.
- Wash your face. If you don't have time for a bath or a shower, a quick face-wash can do wonders for waking you up, making you feel refreshed, and helping to relax you, even if it's just for a minute or two. Even if you don't have your soap handy, a quick splash of water will do.
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- Address the thing that is stressing you out the most. Amidst all your stressors, there's at least one or two things that really stand out. Do at least one thing to address the biggest stress factor(s) in your life .
Active Ways to Destress
- Do some stretching. You don't have to be a yoga teacher to know how to stretch. Whether you're in the library, the quad, or your room, a few minutes of slow, deep stretching can improve your mood immensely.
- Do some yoga specifically catered to stress reduction. You know how helpful some good stretching and breathing can be for your health. Take what you've learned in a yoga class and apply it at a time you need it most.
- Go for a walk. It doesn't matter where you go -- in fact, and aimless walk might be better than one with tasks assigned to it. But remove yourself from a stressful situation and enjoy a few minutes out and about.
- Go for a quick run. . A quick, high-intensity run can lower your stress and increase your energy for hours afterward.
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- Go for a bike ride. Go for a quick ride that's more fun than functional.
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- Clean up your desk. It be nice to start your homework with a nice, clean, organized desk? A clear space leads to a clear mind and cleaning up your desk can do wonders for your productivity.
- Clean up your room.Set a timer for 5 minutes and see how much you can get done in that time. You'll get yourself moving, get your things organized, and get your head away from the source of your stress for at least a few minutes.
- Clean out your backpack. Doing something completely mindless that will result in feeling productive can be a great way to focus on something other than your stress.
- Dance. For some, dancing can be a great escape from the stressors of everyday life. Dance to your heart's content for a few minutes before returning to your regularly scheduled tasks.
- Go walk and buy a cup of tea. , You may have some tea in your room, but sometimes the extra little splurge can be worth it. You'll get moving while also getting a break.
- Go walk and buy a cup of coffee. Go walk to the campus coffee shop and splurge on a cup o' joe. You'll get your blood pumping while also getting a little caffeine in your system.
- Go walk and buy a healthy snack. Sure, those french fries look delicious, but opting for a piece of fruit and some whole wheat toast from the dining tall will make you feel better, both physically and mentally.
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Social Ways to Destress
- Call a friend and catch up for a few minutes. Checking in with someone you hold near and dear can be great for your heart. Get the latest from your friend while also sneaking in a nice mental break, too.
- Send a friend an email. Send a quick email letting them know the latest and greatest in your life. And if you're lucky, the next time you need a break, there will be an email from them, too.
- Send your parents an email. You don't talk to your parents enough while you're away at school and they'd like you to keep in touch more. If a phone call isn't going to work for you right now, zip them a quick email about what's going on with you.
- Send your sibling(s) and email. Students get so caught up in their lives in college that they forget to check in with their siblings. Take a moment or two to send along an update to your brother(s) and/or sister(s) -- you might be surprised at how much better doing so makes you feel.
- Look at the events happening on campus this weekend. If you're feeling overwhelmed with what you have to do between now and the weekend, looking at what options await you at the end of the tunnel can be a great way to destress. Check out an events calendar online or go for a quick walk and actually take the time to read the posters and flyers everyone puts up all over the place.
- Make fun plans for the weekend. Make some fun plans for the weekend. Check out a local city guide or call a friend to see what the scoop is.
Fun Ways to Destress
- Watch your favorite scene from your favorite movie on DVD.What better moment to watch your favorite scene than when you're feeling overwhelmed and stressed out?
- Watch your favorite scene from your favorite movie on YouTube, Hulu, etc. Even if you don't own your favorite movie, you can find it online somewhere. Treat yourself to some old-fashioned escapism and tune out for a few minutes.
- Search for funny clips on YouTube. Things go viral so quickly that there's always new stuff to watch. Put yourself on a time limit and watch ridiculous things to your heart's content.
- Create a new Pandora channel. If you really need to work, incorporate ways to destress into your process. Create a new Pandora channel that will energize and refocus you as you work.
- Treat yourself to some new songs on iTunes. Buying a few songs for a few bucks can perk you up, give you something fun to look forward to, and let you feel happy instead of stressed -- both during and after your purchase.
- Play around on Facebook. Losing 30 minutes when you're stressed can sometimes add more fuel to the fire. But spending a few minutes poking around can be a great break for your brain.
- Play around on Twitter. Even if you're new to Twitter, seeing what the buzz is at any point in time can be a fun diversion.
- Play around on StumbleUpon. StumbleUpon can be enjoyable because it takes you to new sites you may never have heard of but that other users, with interests similar to yours, have recommended. It's a great way to surf the web and find new sites without getting lost in a ton of junk.
- Play around on Flickr. If you're a visual person, looking at cool pictures of things that make you happy can be a nice uplift for your heart -- and a nice decrease for your blood pressure.
- Read the national news headlines. Reading the national news can be a great break for your mind while also helping to keep you informed of current events. If you're really lucky, the headlines you read today can be used during a class conversation tomorrow.
- Read the news headlines in your local town. You may be so busy living your college life that you don't know what current events are in your new local town. Find out a little more about your home-away-from-home by checking out the local paper online.
- Read news headlines from your hometown. What better way to get out of your little stress bubble at school than to learn about the happenings back in your hometown?
- Play around on a gossip website for a few minutes (like People). Catching up on the latest celebrity news can be entertaining and provide a fun few minutes of escape.
- Catch up on the latest sports news. Most students spend so much time reading homework in college that skimming the latest from the sports world isn't really an option. Check out what's happening with your favorite team, favorite sport, or favorite athlete for a few minutes.
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