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3 Ways To Ease Anxiety This Semester

New semesters can be frightening.

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3 Ways To Ease Anxiety This Semester

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Everyone has now either started their first week of the new semester or been through their first week of the new semester; whether we all admit it or not new semesters can seem extremely daunting. There are new professors, new classes, new expectations, and new anxieties that come along with it all. I even am nervous about this semester and instead of just worrying about it, I have some ways to ease anxiety this semester.

Get to know your professors.

I know this is the last thing you want to do but seriously, it helps tremendously. If you know your professor at least a little bit it will help ease some worries you are having. Not being just another face in their classroom can be a key thing that can help you in your classes. Introduce yourself to them after class and GO TO THEIR OFFICE HOURS! They legit have office hours for you to go to. They are there to help you succeed.

 Take some time for yourself.

Remember to recharge! Take some steps back when you need to. There is nothing wrong with saying no to things or to people. If you are drained do what is best for you. Whether that be binging your favorite Netflix show, taking a bath with a bath bomb, face masks, going to dinner with friends, or just spending time alone. Just do what is best for you and know when you need to recharge.

Use your resources when you need help.

Chances are your campus has SO many FREE resources devoted to helping you. The library for starters has more than enough resources to help you. I don't know why I didn't go to the library until second semester last year. The library is a saving grace. Then if you go on your school's website you can find anything you might be looking for that you need help with. Your professors and even your friends can be resources too. There are so many resources at your disposal use them any chance you can.

Those were some ways that could help ease your anxiety when needed!

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