Dear Friends,
College is in session. I hope everyone enjoyed their first few days of classes. Today I want to talk about how to deal with anxiety while you are away at college. Maybe you deal with this a lot or maybe it is just a freak thing that happens every once in awhile. Either way, I hope you enjoy this article!
1. NAPS
Naps are so important in college. I never napped at home as much as I do now at college. It helps me feel reenergized for my work and activities. Even if it is just for fifteen minutes between classes, every thing counts. You may not like naps now, but once your classes start getting intense, you are going to enjoy napping more than you think.
2. Grab a Meal with a Friend
Need a break from all that stress and work? Text a friend and ask if they want to get a meal at the dining hall. Take your mind away from whatever it is that stresses you out. It is always important to distract yourself from things here and there. Make a balance between your social life and academic life. If one outweighs the other, you NEED to fix that.
3. Do NOT Procrastinate
If you saved your work until the last minute in high school, that has to change. It is imperative that you get your work done ASAP. You want to enjoy your college experience, not stress about it 24/7. Get your work done sooner rather than later. You will regret it if you don't.
4. Go on a Walk Around Campus
Going on a walk can really clear your mind. If it is a nice sunny day outside, you should go on a short walk around the block. Get some sunlight, and just enjoy nature. It will put you at ease and give you some alone time to gather your thoughts. Blow off some steam with mother nature!
5. FaceTime Friends from Home
Anxiety being caused by feeling homesick? Call your parents or FaceTime an old high school friend! Nothing better than a familiar face to cheer you up. They definitely know you better than most people right? They will know how to cheer you up and put your anxiety to rest for a little while.
These are just little tips that I use when I am feeling anxious at college (which is a lot of the time). Everyone deals with anxiety differently, and that is okay! There is no right or wrong way to deal with anxiety. There are different methods for dealing with anxiety and some work better for others and vise versa. Don't be afraid to talk about anxiety because a LOT of people deal with it. Always here if you need a friend to talk to. Take care everyone, and I will see you next time with a new article.
Your Friend,
Al
