Everyone knows that school is one stressful mess. Add working full time, (or sixty hours a week for the over achievers like me) attempting to have a social life, being healthy, and obtaining a minimum of eight hours of sleep a night, and you get one stressed out person. If you're anything like me, you tend to stress about the stress you are under. The slightest little thing, like someone asking you to make time to go out with them, suddenly takes your stress to the next level. When you finally get the chance to have a stress free night, you stress about the things you are not doing, that you should be. I have comprised a list of my favorite stress free activities.
1. Go to the gym. Nothing better than working off all your stress and anger.
2. Clean. If you are anything like me, clutter and disorganization can damper your mood.
3. Play with puppies. Puppies make everybody happy.
4. Take a nap.
5. Netflix and Chill- alone.
6. Read a book you have been wanting to.
7. Journal or blog. (a reason to join odyssey (; )
8. Do not commit to to much. I am absolutely famous for adding way to much to my plate and then freaking out on someone for committing to them.
9. Buy an adult coloring book. Be a kid for a day.
10. Ask for help. Never be afraid to ask someone to help you make your a life a little easier.
11. Go for a walk. Clear your head.
12. Try a new hobby. Always wanted to knit? Go for it.
13. Plan a vacation to look forward to.
14. Turn on the loudest song possible and dance.
15. Disconnect from social media. Seeing some things other people post, stress you out more than it should.
16. Try yoga.
17. Go for a drive down some back roads and take in the scenery.
18. And my favorite one, talk to your best friend about how you are feeling.
Life will throw curve balls and give you more stress than it should. Just remember to smile, laugh in the moment, and know that everything ends up working out.
