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7 Activities To Help Beat Back-To-School Stress

Here's a few of my favorite ways to kick back and relax after a long day of classes!

Karoline

Sep 07, 2020

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1. Music

From Billy Joel to the Jonas Brothers, music has never failed to lift my spirits and brighten my mood! My playlist is all over the place, but the fact that it's mine makes me smile, regardless of the situation. As someone who has no musical talent, it is relaxing to be able to appreciate those who possess this gift. Music truly can speak to your soul, especially when you need it the most.

2. Running

Any type of physical activity helps me to de-stress, but short sprints are the best when I'm having a particularly stressful day. Running gets your endorphins moving and can improve your mood rapidly, especially if you listen to music while you run!

3. Saltwater and Sunshine

Having grown up on an island, I never realized how much I truly loved the ocean and the sunshine until I moved away for college and started having saltwater withdrawals. Imagine if I had gone more than thirty minutes away from the ocean for school! The saltwater and sunshine have a healing element for my mental and physical states that are simply unexplainable. Getting a tan at the same time is pretty sweet, too!

4. Sailing and Surfing (Yes, I'm definitely a water sports person!)

Along with my love for the ocean comes my love of water sports! Some of my best memories have taken place in the water—simply sitting on my surfboard or sailing. I'm fortunate enough to have the ability to sail whenever I want to on our campus waterfront. I've been out on the water seven times in the past three weeks! I definitely attribute a good amount of my mental sanity to sailing—especially during stressful times.

5. My Dog

I have a majestically gorgeous golden retriever. If you can't tell, I'm not afraid to brag about him in the slightest! On some of the most stressful days, I'll curl up with my dog and just hug him for hours on end! He is a little bundle of joy who can always put a smile on my face, no matter the situation!

6. Netflix

This is common knowledge, but binge-watching shows is the answer to almost every problem. It truly is a great way to wind down, especially in the afternoons. I have gotten to the point in my Netflix career where I even have a binge-watching buddy—one of my best friends. We regularly sit down with comfort food and watch six hours worth of You, Parks and Recreation, and other classic shows. It has become one of my favorite traditions!

7. Sleeping Well

Everyone says that getting more sleep is a common de-stressor, but few people actually get the sleep that they need. Instead of staying up and stressing over that chemistry test, try getting a good night's sleep instead! It can do wonders for your health, wellness, and grades!

These seven activities are just suggestions, so I encourage you to find something that works for you! Regardless of the activity, taking time for self-care is a must this semester, so find something you enjoy and stick with it!

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7 Activities To Help Beat Back-To-School Stress

Here's a few of my favorite ways to kick back and relax after a long day of classes!

1. Music

2. Running

3. Saltwater and Sunshine

4. Sailing and Surfing (Yes, I'm definitely a water sports person!)

5. My Dog

6. Netflix

7. Sleeping Well

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The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

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Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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