How to Cope With Anxiety: Stress Management Tips
Set a healthy sleep schedule and stick to it!
Use journaling to reflect and be mindful of how you handle emotions.
Building the habit of regular exercise - even just walking! - can impact your emotional and mental health, as well as physical.
Keep your space organized and efficient and your brain will follow!
Stress often comes from taking on too much - set priorities and prevent this.
Here’s How to Manage Stress and Anxiety
According to a study that was conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), American teens are now experiencing stress levels similar to adults. As a student, especially for seniors getting ready for college, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can get tricky. This is exactly why building healthy stress habits is very important before life gets more complicated.
Here are some tips to help you tackle stress:
1. Get a good night’s sleep
Students are bombarded with responsibilities, homework, and other obligations that often are the cause of lack of sleep. Unfortunately, being stressed and sleep deprived are not good combinations. It makes it harder to concentrate and might put you in a sour mood. Having a set sleep schedule can be beneficial to your overall health. Try to aim for at least 8 hours of sleep at night and take power naps when needed.
2. Journal
Journaling before going to sleep has been proven to alleviate stress, cope with depression, and manage anxiety. According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, journaling has proven benefits of controlling symptoms and improving moods by helping prioritize concerns, encourage positive self talk, and recognizing triggers and how to deal with them. By creating a routine of journaling before going to bed, you’ll be creating an outlet that will make it possible for you to have peaceful sleep.
3. Exercise and get fresh air
Getting into the habit of exercising regularly is very important for college students. It gives you the opportunity to blow off some steam and be creative. You don’t have to go to the gym, but take a walk with your pet or a friend. That way you not only get to socialize but you’d be spending time outside with some fresh air. By making exercise a regular part of your routine at an early stage, you’ll be setting yourself up for a healthier and longer life.
4. Get organized
In order to be effective at time management, you need to get organized. Investing in things like planners and keeping your space tidy can lower stress levels and be a good motivator to study. Surrounding yourself with clutter might create habits like procrastination. Clean your workstation and try to keep it neat in order to keep the momentum going.
5. Don’t overwhelm yourself
Last but not least, a general rule of thumb is to not take on more than you can handle. Overwhelming yourself with tasks doesn’t give you the time to breathe or do the things you might enjoy. Research shows that individuals that partake in purposeful hobbies are less likely to suffer from stress, depression, and low moods. Try to find a time in your schedule to engage in an activity that helps you relax. It’s a great way to relieve stress.
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