Whether it's because you stayed up all night watching Netflix instead of doing your project or you're freaked out because your long distance boyfriend will not respond to your texts, stress in school is not fun! Here are some ways to help alleviate stress so it doesn't take over your life and make you feel like you're going downhill.
Tip #1: Get Exercise!
Exercise can help in so many ways when you feel stressed. Whenever I'm super stressed I like to get my mind off of whatever is going on and just do something else like exercising. There are so many opportunities out there. You can go to the gym, go for a swim, do some yoga, or even just walk around downtown with your music blasting. All of these things can help you become less stressed.
Getting enough sleep will not only help you feel more energized, it can also help you feel refreshed and ready to conquer the day. The normal amount of sleep for a typical college student is less than six hours when we are supposed to be getting eight+ hours of sleep each night. Try and make it a habit of going to bed earlier and not pulling all nighters to get your work done.
Tip #3: Eat Well and Stay Hydrated
Eating well and staying hydrated will keep your energy levels up and make you feel good. If you continue to eat pizza and junk food all the time (process or refined foods) you will not have enough energy to keep up with your school work, making you stressed later on down the road when deadlines are approaching fast! Keeping a well-balanced diet will lower your stress and keep you energized enough to stay on top of your school work and not fall behind.
