8 Coping Mechanisms That I Employ
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8 Coping Mechanisms That I Employ

These have made handling stress easier for me, so I thought I'd pass them on.

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8 Coping Mechanisms That I Employ
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Spring Break was nice, but it’s time to get back into the swing of things. This time in the semester can be hectic, with no break between now and finals. I, for one, have a hectic week ahead. If you’ve survived the first round of midterm stress, but don’t know if you’ll make it to summer, this article is for you.

Here are some tactics to not allow stress to consume you that I ulitize.

1. Prioritize sleep

When I stopped staying up until 3 or 4 am every night, I was more able to deal with the stress of school.

2. Practice being present

Don't let stress consume your thoughts. Focus when you set out to do something. Pay attention to what you're learning.

3. Scheduling can be very helpful

The thing that has made multitasking on a larger level easier for me is scheduling. Planning your free time out allows you to see the time you are able to utilize and allot specific times to get work done.

4. Build out time for relaxation/hobbies

This also fits in with scheduling out your free time. Plan for dinner with a friend on Thursday. Build in time to practice your instrument. Schedule Netflix time, and be done when you say you're going to. Sticking to the schedule is key.

5. Plot out individual responsibilities

I like to set deadlines for myself. So, if I have a paper due in a month, I would want research done and a detailed outline a week and a half from now. And so on.

6. Tidy up

Anxiety making you fidgety? Use that energy positively. Clean your work space and your room. Clearing out the physical clutter can help ease the mental clutter.

7. Find a study buddy

Sharing in your stress with someone who gets it and working together may make it easier to tackle whatever midterm or exam that's approaching quicker than anticipated.

8. When it starts to feel like too much, take a deep breath

Calm your mind for a second. Shed all the stress for a minute. Take it one day at a time. Take it one responsibility at a time. And drink plenty of water. The last thing you need when your stressed is dehydration.

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