College students are bombarded each week with extensive papers, hundreds of pages of text to read, exams, lab reports, you name it. After a while the work load gets a little too much and you feel as if you just need a break from all of the studying. Here are a couple of ways for you to de-stress during your busy school week.
1. Coloring
Grab a coloring book, your favorite coloring pencils or crayons and go to town. Coloring is a wonderful creative outlet that allows you to just sit down and use your imagination. Anti-stress coloring books have become popular throughout the past year and can be found on several online stores such as Amazon.
2. Go on a walk
Sometimes all it takes to de-stress is a walk downtown or around campus. Getting some fresh air and emerging yourself in a new environment is a great way to forget about your crazy work load. You also get some exercise at the same time. Win-win.
3. Take a nap
A lot of the times us college students lose sleep throughout the week by staying up late studying. Take a half hour to just curl up in a ball and doze off. You'll wake up feeling refreshed and ready to get back to work.
4. Look at cute pictures of animals on the internet
This one is definitely my favorite. Have you ever typed in "cute panda bear" into Google Images? Try it!
5. Dance it out
Organize a playlist of your favorite songs and throw a dance party. Grab your roommates or a couple friends and just jam out.
6. Movie night
Movie nights are a great way to just sit back and relax. Throw some popcorn in the microwave and enjoy some of your favorite films.
7. Comfort Food
Sometimes stress eating is necessary. There's nothing wrong with eating a couple handful of chips or even making some brownies. In my opinion, food fixes everything.
8. Online Shopping
This one can be slightly dangerous if you're a college student on a budget, but it's always fun to just look around for new outfits on your favorite online store. Usually every online shopping site is having sale, so scrounge up your few dollars and buy yourself something nice.
9. Read a book
Reading a book is a great option because it allows you to escape your stressful reality for a bit. Curl up with a blanket, a cup of coffee, your favorite book and emerge yourself into a new world.
10. Go to the gym
Even if you aren't big on working out, you will be glad you got some exercise. Pop in your headphones and go for a run on the treadmill. Afterwards you'll be feeling refreshed and ready to hit the books again. Just don't pull a Taylor Swift.
