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Stress is a normal, healthy psychological and physical reaction to the demands of daily life. In fact, a little bit of stress is a good thing! It helps motivate us to perform well, and it helps focus our mind and senses to perform at our best. But sometimes, the multiple challenges that students face, such as meeting academic deadlines, job-related demands, and juggling relationships with family and friends, can exceed one’s ability to cope. When this occurs, we begin to feel “dis-stressed” and our ability to function effectively in all areas of our lives is negatively impacted. Navigate the tabs below to learn more about stress and how to manage it.
Sometimes when we’re stressed it can be very obvious; that’s when we’re likely to announce to close others (or the world) “I’m so stressed because…!!!” However, stress can manifest itself in many ways for each of us and becoming more aware of how we experience stress in our bodies, in how we think, in how we act, and by how we feel can help us manage our stress earlier, before we get to the point of overwhelm.
Indicators of Stress
Scheduling your time, particularly as the semester picks up, is often the easiest and most effective way to manage stress.
Foundations of health:
Using self-soothing strategies:
Learning and practicing ways to relax can help you feel less stressed and also help you tackle everything you have on your plate. One of the easiest ways to reduce tension and feel more relaxed is to focus on your breath. Try these skills to feel more relaxed!