Stress

Here are 10 easy steps to relaxing!

1. Be aware of stress in your life. Write a priority list and deal with one thing at a time.
2. Eat and Sleep. Eating healthy food and getting a good night sleep will give you the energy you need to deal with stress. Pulling all-nighters only makes you less able to concentrate.
3. Create realistic expectations. Don’t expect to be perfect.
4. Breathing! Try to focus your breathing when you feel stressed out. Close your eyes, take a deep breath slowly through your nose, and breathe out slowly.
5. Develop a personal relaxation scene. Pick a favourite memory when you were feeling relaxed. Now focus on this scene when you are feeling stressed out.
6. Finding time for yourself. Give yourself a break if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Find a spot and rest.
7. Muscle relaxation technique. Learn how to alternately tighten and relax your muscles. This will help you to become aware of when your muscles begin to feel stiff due to stress.
8. Worst case scenario. When you are feeling worried about a specific problem, just try to imagine what would happen in the worst case scenario. You may just be worrying a little too much.
9. Stay healthy, be active. Exercise is a great way to stay active and relieve stress. Do something you enjoy. Listen to music or make a date with a friend.

 10. Asking for help from others – friends, parents, doctor, professor, or counselor – is a sign of strength. It will help you lighten your stress load and allow you to gain alternative perspectives