If there is one thing I
have never dealt well with in my life, it is stress. I have had many breakdowns
throughout high school and college, and I don't think it's going to ever
be something I cope well with but I have definitely come up with a few tips and
tricks along the way that I thought I would share with you guys!
- Do
my homework ahead of time:
- This is a preventative step, but it is by far the most
important one. I am someone who always leaves all of my homework for
Sunday night, and then never have time to do it all AND get a decent
amount of sleep (which college student does anyways?). I highly recommend
doing your homework asap when you get it, or at least not leaving it all
for the same day. There is no better feeling than remembering you have
homework and realizing you already did it (also a great moment to high
five yourself).
- Make
a list:
- When I’m stressed it often because I feel like I have
too much to do and not enough time. One way I can calm myself is making a
list of everything I have to do, this not only organizes everything I
need to do but it also makes it more visual. Also, a lot of time I
realize I have a lot less stuff than I thought I had to do, and there is
nothing more satisfying than crossing something off your list. (extra
tip: Organize your list in order of priority, this gives you a better
sense of what you have to do first and what can wait)
- Hang
out with friends:
- Sometimes life in general is just stressful. Whether
the guy you’re into isn't texting you back, your parents are cracking
down on you for stuff you’re already down on yourself for, school is
being hard, or any of the other million reasons people can be stressed
for, one of my favorite solutions is hanging out with my best friend. For
me, my best friend is someone I can always depend on to make me laugh,
forget my problems, and just be overall happy. We have definitely helped
each other get through hard times, we've laughed together and we've cried
together, I know she’s someone who will always understand what I’m going
through and will always be there for me.
- Have
some 'Me' time:
- 'Me' time is my favorite time of the day! I think of ‘Me’
time as being time put away just for yourself, to do your own thing. Some
of my personal ‘Me’ time activities are dancing/singing to very loud
music (I’m talking seriously loud), doing my makeup, pampering myself
(going all out in the shower, face masks, using my fanciest moisturizers,
doing my nails, etc.) There are honestly endless possibilities for ‘Me’
time activities, you just have to find what works for you!
There are a few tips for you guys for dealing/preventing
stress! It’s really all about finding what works best for you as everyone is
different, but I hope this post gave you a few new ideas! Let me know in the
comments some ways you deal with stress, because I’m always looking for new
things to try!
-Emily ✿ ♥
