Here we are, in a new school year, and already I am beyond stressed out. Honestly, I am certain that many of us are stressed out this soon- mainly for one reason: priorities.
Before the school year even began, I had priorities stacking up. For me, it was tennis, when I found out that I could not play, I talked to my coach and made an agreement, so I can at least be a part of the team. Then, was my job at the Student Center on campus. It may take some hours away from my week to just relax and watch Netflix, but it allows me to do homework and it is a job that I like! Next, is radio. I am the engineer director at my college's radio station, and it is a job in itself, but it is something that I like to do. Lastly, my schoolwork... I have come to realize that being a double major is going to be difficult, but not impossible. Now, to some my schedule may seem like I have no time for anything, and to some others it may appear to be nothing compared to theirs (for those people I wish you luck, you got this). Overall, school gets busy and students get stressed. Here are some surprising ways to relieve stress.
1. Stress Relief from Bath and Body Works.
Although to some it may seem a little silly that this would actually work, but the scent itself is calming and relaxing to be quite honest. One can buy either the hand or body lotions, or the hand sanitizer (which is what I use) at their local Bath and Body Works store. It is cheap and smells great!
2. Listen to music.
I do not know about anyone else, but music is the way I can let whatever is bothering me, to disappear into the background. Personally, alternative music calms me down the most.. country every once in awhile, but nothing can beat that soothing sound which we call alternative. That is just a personal opinion though, some may prefer country over anything else, or maybe rock or pop. Whatever suits your fancy will work.
3. Drink some coffee or calming tea (it works wonders).
Though coffee is supposed to "energize" or "wake you up", it is a good way to relax, depending on the effects of the person. For myself, coffee can make me feel relaxed only in the morning, so just be aware of how it affects you and what time of the day. The same thing goes for tea.
4. Clean.
I know not everyone out there is a clean freak, but just try organizing your books, or cleaning your desk. You will be surprised with how much you can get done and how great it feels to be clean. This may not work for everyone, but it doesn't hurt to give it a try.
