We all know what it's like to have a nice week off, see friends and family, and then get thrust back into school life with deadlines looming and the end of the semester speeding up to our front doors. Take a moment during this harsh reality check to prioritize the things you need to do over the coming weeks in preparation for the end of the semester.Don't let all the stress build up, it would make that spring break chill wash away faster than the chalk on the sidewalk during all these spring showers we're getting. You can take a long walk, or go to one of the fitness classes that we offer here at City Tech to get some of that energy out of your system.
If you made a resolution to strengthen or tone your body or incorporate fitness into your daily life, there is no better a time than when you are stressed out. It might seem like more work, but actually studies show that taking time out of a busy schedule to bring exercise into your life not only reduces stress but strengthens your mental clarity.
Here are a few more tips to bust that stress:
Cut stress- cut the negative thoughts!
Stress really builds when you fill yourself with negative thoughts. If you keep telling yourself that you're "useless", "stupid" and have "never worked hard enough", pretty soon you'll start convincing yourself that these things are true- and so the stress compounds.
It's easier said than done, but to break this negative whirlwind you've got to curb yourself thinking these things about yourself. Try to see things positively, in terms of exciting projects or challenges. Reward yourself whenever you achieve something worthwhile. Catch yourself and stop yourself thinking negative thoughts or putting yourself down: positive self talk about how well you're doing will help you to achieve more.
Phone A Friend
This one's crucial! A problem shared is a problem halved; and simply sharing a worry with a friend can literally half your anxiety about it. Don't feel stupid about talking; it's likely that they're going through similar things and it may even be a relief for them to hear you mention it. Don't forget it cuts both ways too: a friend might also quite like to be listened too. And, it's all good: stress usually compiles when you're wrapped up in your own thoughts, so having your attention on somebody else for a while will help to shrink your own worries.
