I am the type of person that stresses out about things that are weeks in advanced and then ends up putting them off the week before they are due. I stress about anything from a ten point project that will hardly affect my grade, to the two hundred point test that is in two months. If you're anything like me, here's a few things I use to destress myself.
1. Get yourself a planner.
Some people may find this extra, but it is so helpful. I write anything and everything down no matter how small the task is. Yeah, using your phone may work too, but physically writing things down makes it stick in your brain more.
2. Go out and buy some essential oils.
I know this might sound lame but it really does help. Putting a little bit goes a long way and it will immediately sooth your nerves about anything going on in your life.
3. Take a freaking nap.
Sometimes, when you have thirty things to do and you don't know where to being, a nap is the best place to start. You will (hopefully) wake up refreshed and ready to take on the tasks at hand.
4. Have a jam session.
Put on some tunes and dance the stress out of you. Jump up and down and scream the lyrics. Just have a good time to get you relaxed and take your mind off things.
5. Go to the gym
Okay, I personally don't do this but I hear that it helps. Something about your brain releasing endorphins which relaxes you? I don't really know (mostly because I'm not even sure where the gym is on campus).
6. Call your mom and ask how her day is.
Mom's always seem to know what to do. They are an instant calmer and always have the right thing to say no matter what the situation is. Just ask about her day and how the family is and you'll get an escape for at least twenty minutes.
7. Watch something on Netflix.
This one is my personal favorite. There are so many different options and once you pick something, you can just let your brain go numb for forty-five minutes.
8. Go and find a dog to pet.
Go out onto the quad or wherever you are and I bet you in a short time, a dog will walk past you. They're so happy that it will make you happy so your day will instantly get twelve times better.
9. Cry for a bit.
Sometimes, all you can/ want to do is cry. Which is totally okay because after you do, you'll feel a whole lot better and can be productive again. Just don't spend too long doing it!
Well, there you have it. Nine things to do when you're stressed to the max. Hopefully, when you have a huge paper or finals come around, these will help you out just like me.
