Mental health is a really big problem especially for kids who are going to school. During finals is when my mental health usually goes to its worst. So my first semester of college I decided to change that. So here are all of the things I did to keep myself mentally stable through the week and a half that I had finals.
Breathing
I went onto YouTube and found multiple different videos to find out how you can control your breathing when you get stressed. One of the main things that almost every single video said was counting your breaths. The method that I found to work the best Is the five count. You breathe in for five counts and then hold your breath for five counts. You have to breathe out for five counts and repeat until you feel a little calmer. After multiple trials, I found out that if you close your eyes it works the best. I would usually do this right when I woke up and right before I have to do a big assignment or write an essay.
Exercising
During the days of constantly studying from dusk till dawn, I will find at least 30 minutes a day to get some exercise. This could've been anything from taking a 30-minute walk or a jog to do in one of the exercise videos that I found on YouTube. Exercise has been found to reduce stress for many years. Getting at least 30 minutes of exercise a day can't help you relax.
Meditation
Now meditation can be hard for people. And I find it hard to sit with your eyes closed in complete silence for 30 minutes. So one of the methods that I found to be the best is to listen to calming music that you like. Try to focus on the music on your breathing while you do this. Meditation has been found to reduce stress for many many years and is one of the main ways of reducing stress and one of the things that people recommend the most. No not everyone has the same routine for meditation I just try to find what works best for you.
Loud Music
For me, one of the most stress relieving things that I did in the Week and half of the finals is listening to loud music and dancing around. You have a Lotta fun when you do this even if it's by yourself in your room.
Not everyone has the same Methods in these situations but, they helped me. so hopefully you will also consider this next time you get stressed about school or anything that's going on in your life.
