{"id":783,"date":"2020-09-09T12:00:07","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T17:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/?p=783"},"modified":"2020-07-17T11:59:28","modified_gmt":"2020-07-17T16:59:28","slug":"stress-management-for-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/2020\/09\/09\/stress-management-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress Management For Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

College can be a stressful time.<\/span>\u00a0If stress piles up, it can affect your<\/span>\u00a0mental health<\/span><\/a>, your physical health, and even your grades.<\/span>\u00a0Students who struggle with stress are also more likely to deal with depression, and anxiety, so it\u2019s important to get a handle on stress and learn to manage it effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Causes Student Stress?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are a lot of demands on the time of a student.<\/span>\u00a0You have your classes, your homework, the extracurricular activities you know you need for your resume, and your social life to juggle.<\/span>\u00a0You might have a part-time job to squeeze in too.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The transition of changing to college can pile on the stress too.<\/span>\u00a0Moving out of home and learning to live independently can be a steep learning curve.<\/span>\u00a0Making new friends can be tough too, which only adds to your worries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 10 Tips To Manage Stress<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  1. Sleep<\/span><\/strong>. Students over miss sleep, whether they\u2019re staying up late for a party or to finish a paper.<\/span>\u00a0Unfortunately, operating on little sleep isn\u2019t good for you.<\/span>\u00a0You\u2019ll be less productive which will make it harder for you to learn.<\/span>\u00a0Your mental health will suffer too, and you\u2019ll find it harder to manage stress.<\/span>\u00a0Make sure you get enough sleep.<\/span>\u00a0Aim for 8 hours a night, and take a power nap if you need it.<\/span>\u00a0You can learn more about getting more and better sleep at<\/span>\u00a0NightNod<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Try visualizations<\/span><\/strong>. Guided imagery can be an effective tool for some people, and it\u2019s easy to do.<\/span>\u00a0You can use this technique to help you calm down in a stressful situation, and detach from whatever is causing you stress.<\/span>\u00a0Use this to calm down when studying for exams, preparing for presentations, and when waiting outside exam halls.<\/span>\u00a0Visualize yourself doing well and you\u2019ll feel more confident.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Get some exercise<\/span><\/strong>. Regular exercise is a healthy way to blow off steam.<\/span>\u00a0Try to fit exercise in your schedule with things like doing yoga first thing in the morning, walking or cycling to class, or meeting your friends at the gym or the pool after class.<\/span>\u00a0The endorphins released during<\/span>\u00a0exercise are a great stress reliever<\/span><\/a>. Getting into the habit of making exercise a part of your life will stand you in good stead for better health later on in life too.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Learn breathing techniques<\/span><\/strong>. When your body is experiencing a stress response, you won\u2019t be thinking as clearly as you normally do.<\/span>\u00a0The fastest way to calm down is to practice some breathing exercises.<\/span>\u00a0The advantage of these exercises is that they can be done almost anywhere and can be used to relieve stress very quickly.<\/span>\u00a0Take a few moments to breathe slowly and deeply.<\/span>\u00a0You can do this before, or even, during exams, or at any other time that you find stress overwhelming.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Try Progressive Muscle Relaxation<\/span><\/strong>. If stress is making it hard for you to sleep or relax, then this trick can work very well.<\/span>\u00a0Stress can make you feel tense, and physically \u2018wound up\u2019.<\/span>\u00a0Progressive Muscle Relaxation, or PMR, is a technique that involves tensing and relaxing all your muscles until your body feels completely relaxed.<\/span>\u00a0After some practice, you\u2019ll be able to release the stress from your body very quickly.<\/span>\u00a0It\u2019s particularly useful for students, as it can used to promote deeper sleep, which can be very handy the night before a big test when you can\u2019t sleep.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Listen to music<\/span><\/strong>. A handy way to relieve stress is to listen to music.<\/span>\u00a0Music can calm you down, and stimulate your mind.<\/span>\u00a0Play classical music while studying, play something upbeat to start your day in a positive way, and play slow songs to relax.<\/span>\u00a0Listen to your music before exams, while studying, or while walking around campus to keep your mood upbeat and relaxed.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Get organized<\/span><\/strong>. Clutter can cause stress and stress makes you less productive.<\/span>\u00a0Students often live in cluttered spaces, with no clear area to study.<\/span>\u00a0If your clutter levels are distracting you from studying, your grades will suffer.<\/span>\u00a0Try to keep at least your study area tidy so it\u2019s free of distractions.<\/span>\u00a0A tidy space can keep your stress levels low and will save you time looking for books, a pen, or whatever else you need that you\u2019ve buried under clutter.<\/span>\u00a0Taking the time to keep your workspace tidy is worth the effort so you can focus better.<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Eat a healthy diet<\/span><\/strong>. What you eat can boost your brainpower, or drain your mental energy.<\/span>\u00a0A healthy diet might be the most obvious way to release stress or help you study better but actually, it is effective at both.<\/span>\u00a0If your diet is balanced, you\u2019ll be less to experience mood swings and energy crashes.<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Ask for help<\/span><\/strong>. If you\u2019re struggling to cope with anything at college, whether stress or your workload, ask for help.<\/span>\u00a0Colleges will have resources available for students who need some support, whether that\u2019s talking to a teacher you trust or using student services.<\/span>\u00a0Find out if your college has a counselor available for you to see.<\/span>\u00a0If your workload is the problem, speak to your teachers as soon as possible before the problem snowballs.<\/span>\u00a0If you just need someone to speak to about your worries, reach out to your friends.<\/span>\u00a0It\u2019s likely that they\u2019re experiencing some of the same worries about the college experience that you do, so talking about it is probably going to helpful for both of you.<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Give yourself a break<\/span><\/strong>. You can\u2019t study all the time, and it\u2019s important to give yourself time to relax and give your brain a break.<\/span>\u00a0Fit something into your schedule, even if it\u2019s something small.<\/span>\u00a0Take a break for a coffee and a chapter of a book you enjoy.<\/span>\u00a0Watch a movie.<\/span>\u00a0Go for a swim.<\/span>\u00a0Go for lunch with a friend.<\/span>\u00a0Play is almost as important as work, and giving yourself a break is an important part of managing your stress levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Stress doesn\u2019t have to cause you problems at college if you learn to manage it in a smart way.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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