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10 Ways To De-Stress During A Busy Week

Here's how to feel better when you're stressed

Sierra Christine McLean
Feb 15, 2018
University of Kentucky
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There are many things in life that can cause stress. From school to work to life in general. Whenever I become stressed, I try to find ways to de-stress. I have compiled a list of things that help me the most when I am feeling stressed out! I hope this can you help you as well!

1. Bullet journal

My favorite thing to do is bullet journal! I am able to de-stress and take the time to get my creative juices flowing!

2. Nap

I absolutely love napping. If I could nap all the time, I would! It definitely helps me de-stress!

3. Write

I'm a journalism major, so writing helps me whenever I am feeling overwhelmed or stressed out.

4. Listen to music

Listening to music is one of my favorite things to do! It definitely helps me get away from everything for a few moments.

5. Take a walk

This is a tricky one because if it's cold, I don't want to take a walk! But this is a great thing to do when it starts warming up!

6. Spend some time with friends

I love my friends and spending time with them always puts me in a better mood!

7. Turn off your phone

There have been times where I have shut my phone off just to get away from everyone and everything. It really does help when you are feeling super stressed and overwhelmed.

8. Make a list

Making lists of things that I need to do, in the order that I need to do them, has always helped me! It's a way to stay organized and not feel so stressed!

9. Stand up and stretch

Standing up and stretching after you've been sitting for a while is always a great way to feel better!

10. Step away from the computer

Sometimes you just have to step away from the computer and take a breather. That's a lot healthier than staying at the computer and stressing out!

Remember: Self-care is more important than anything else.

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