Sit by the fountain
Sitting by the fountain has been one of my favorite ways to destress. Towards the beginning of the semester when it was super warm, I would just sit out there and listen to the water trickling out of the fountain and just be at peace with the world. Now getting into the colder months, the fountain will go off any day now and that makes me sad but there are still other ways to destress.
Walk on the library tredmill
Just recently I went into the library and discovered the treadmills on the second floor. I walked almost 3 miles in there just to get in a little workout. The treadmill has a desk on it so you can put your laptop or a book on it so you can catch up on tv or do some reading to clear your mind.
Hang out with people on your floor
The people on my floor are some of my favorite people on the planet, especially my neighbors, which you can read about in my last article. Making friends on your floor can seem intimidating at first but these are people you are going to see every day for the next year so you may as well make a new friend in the meantime. You may end up becoming friends for life.
Catch up on sleep
College will definitely wear out your body so catching up on sleep is something that your body will appreciate. Most nights you won't go to bed until well after midnight and have to wake up decently early for classes. Sleep deprivation can lead to high-stress levels and even depression.
Go to a friends house
Recently, I have spent a lot of time over at my friend Hannah's house and we will just hang out and/or go get dinner and watch movies and relax. Spending time with people who you have been friends with for years can help destress you because they are someone you know you can talk to about anything and they can help you with whatever you may need.
These 5 things have helped me manage my stress throughout this first semester of college and I am excited to see what other ways I can help destress myself from the pressure of being successful.
