If you are feeling stressed this semester, you are not alone! Many college students feel this way at some point during the semester. Especially around midterms, finals, and whenever high point value assignments are due. Stress is a natural body response to anything that requires attention or action that one may not have control over in the near future. What is important with stress is how you manage it and take time for yourself to cope. Here are nine scientifically validated ways to help destress around midterms and finals season!
- Talking to someone for support!
- Maintain a good mental routine Ex: Journaling or meditation.
- Have a physical consistent health routine.
- Use a deep breathing technique to reduce your anxiety levels.
- Don’t attempt to study 24 hours a day; your efficiency and capacity to retain material will rapidly decrease.
- Be conservative and reasonable about the demands you place on yourself.
- Eat a well-balanced diet and drink lots of fluids.
- Excessive amounts of caffeine may produce confusion and even disorganization of thought processes.
- Getting a good night’s rest is also very important to a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a low stress level