I am the type of person who gets stressed out a lot - over big and little things. The feeling of stress is never good as it can lead to procrastination, mental & physical health problems, and suffering relationships. I think everyone gets their fair share of stress over their lifetime, but it always seems to come unaware, even if you think you are prepared for it. Today I have decided to share with you some quick tips for when you feel stressed or under a lot of pressure.
Tip 1: Time out
Calling it 'time out' may feel somewhat childish, but it is a useful tip for cooling down, no matter your age. I know first hand how hard it can be to cut yourself some slack, however in my opinion it is vital in keeping your head above the water.
Time outs can involve anything that gets you away from your work or study. For example:
Tip 2: Manage & plan your time effectively
Don't take this pointer to mean 'plan your entire week out, down to the last second', because that would probably just induce more stress (however, in saying that, if you find it useful, then by all means feel free to!). All it means is that you should have a wall planner where you can write down due dates, exam times, etc. This makes it easy to see how much time you have left to do something, and you can easily figure out when it is a good time to start that assignment, or make notes to study for that exam.
Tip 3: Get enough sleep
This tip may seem mundane and obvious, but that doesn't make it any less important.
Tip 4: Talk to people
Your friends are your friends for a reason. Everyone feels stressed from time to time, so chances are whoever you talk to about it will have at least some idea of what you are going through. Talking to someone will help get the weight off your shoulders, and may even cheer you up in the process!
That's it from me for today, I hope you find these tips useful. If there's anything you'd like me to cover on 'Monthly Quick Tips' don't hesitate to drop me a note!
Calling it 'time out' may feel somewhat childish, but it is a useful tip for cooling down, no matter your age. I know first hand how hard it can be to cut yourself some slack, however in my opinion it is vital in keeping your head above the water.
Time outs can involve anything that gets you away from your work or study. For example:
- Getting some exercise - not the most enjoyable activity for everyone, but well worth it afterwards.
- Making time to spend with family or friends - plan a weekly breakfast or lunch with someone. This way there is always something for you to look forward to.
- Relaxation techniques - or meditation, mindfulness, etc. Whatever you call it, it's a useful technique to master and practice even when you aren't feeling stressed.
There are plenty of other things you can do to take a time out, so make a list of them all and pull it out when you need some.
Tip 2: Manage & plan your time effectively
Don't take this pointer to mean 'plan your entire week out, down to the last second', because that would probably just induce more stress (however, in saying that, if you find it useful, then by all means feel free to!). All it means is that you should have a wall planner where you can write down due dates, exam times, etc. This makes it easy to see how much time you have left to do something, and you can easily figure out when it is a good time to start that assignment, or make notes to study for that exam.
Tip 3: Get enough sleep
Tip 4: Talk to people
Your friends are your friends for a reason. Everyone feels stressed from time to time, so chances are whoever you talk to about it will have at least some idea of what you are going through. Talking to someone will help get the weight off your shoulders, and may even cheer you up in the process!
That's it from me for today, I hope you find these tips useful. If there's anything you'd like me to cover on 'Monthly Quick Tips' don't hesitate to drop me a note!
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