Tips for Stress Relief

Ideas to get you through the tough times!

Midterms and Finals

Teachers, and Tests, and Scantrons….OH MY!

Stay Away From Stress

Stress can be contagious!

Being around others who are stressed will only increase your negative energy

Study alone in a peaceful place if your friends are too stressed

Healthy Eating & Exercise!

Sugary snacks quickly raise and drop your blood sugar level

Find some healthy snacks – granola bars, fruits, veggies, & nuts

Try a light form of exercise to keep you focused and calm on those long study days

Be Selfish!

Your personal time is crucial to success

Don’t blow off studying to party, or text a friend for hours

Procrastination will only stress you more!

Take Breaks

Take a 15 minute break for every hour you study

This allows your brain to rest and focus more when you start studying again

Watch a TV show, check facebook, chat with a friend, etc.

Visualization

Imagine taking the test and doing well!

You know all of the answers and you are relaxed

Visualizing success can often lead to success

Confidence?…YES!

Test time = Game time

Convince yourself you are ready and can ace the test!

Pump yourself up with whatever works for you, or…

Some need to enter relaxed and calm

On the Job and at Home

Spouses, and Friends, and Co-workers…OH MY!

Be Positive!Stress is only temporary

Things will get much better!

You will be less stressed through the toughest times

and happiness will come quicker

Get Away From it All

Don’t lose your cool, just take a break

Walk to another area or department

Take deep breaths and enjoy something refreshing

Shift your attention

Get Support

You are usually not alone

Don’t be afraid to ask for help

If you take up more than you can handle, others are willing to help!

Be Kind to Yourself

Feeling overwhelmed makes you more stress

Don’t be hard on yourself

Create new deadlines for priorities and follow them!

Stay positive

Find a Solution

Brainstorm ideas for realistic solutions

Thinking too much about the problem only makes it worse

Progression is key! Don’t do too much at once

Remember…You are your own worst enemy and all it takes is a little planning and self confidence to make it through the hard days ahead!

Healthy diets and good amounts of exercise are key to reducing stress

Just think about the good times ahead!