De-Stressing Tips

Laughing

This is by far the most simple and easy tip that I can provide you to de-stress a little bit. Laughing is actually proven to lower tension and improve your blood flow and heart health. No wonder people say laughter is the best medicine... The best thing about it, is that you can do it anytime, anywhere! Go see a funny movie, call your best friend and reminisce, or start a tickle fight with your crush - it doesn't matter how you do it, just do it!

Socializing

This tip can go hand in hand with laughing! Spending time with people you love and who love you back can make you forget about all your cares in the world. They are great people to confide in, and to share a laugh with. Choose to hang out with energized people; a good attitude is contagious! But don't forget, meeting new people is also very thrilling and can cause a rush. Go out to a club or bar, any place that #TheSocialScene recommended yesterday, or even to a place you love to go like your favorite bookstore. You'd be surprised on how many people you can meet with common interests just by going to your favorite place. Even if you go out partying, you can create some fun memories and who knows, maybe even get a date, or two. ;)

Organizing

Okay so, I'm a bit of an organization freak so this is probably my favorite tip. I can tell you from first hand experience how cleaning your room can lift a boulder off of your shoulders. Take some time out of your day to organize your room so that everything has a place. I promise that if you put some time into it, you will get really into it and feel so much better! Physically organizing your stuff actually makes you feel mentally organized as well since you feel like you gained control of your life again! Ever feel stressed in the morning when trying to get ready for work/school because you can't find anything you need? Clean and organize your room before you go to bed; you will be able to wake up a little bit later every morning and you will feel so refreshed knowing where everything is.

Changing Something

My last tip can stem into this one. Sometimes you just need a change to feel renewed and let go of the remaining stress that you've been harboring. Whenever I'm trying to just let go and start new, I change my room around so that it looks like a different room. Not only do you organize in the process (which is always a plus for me) but it refreshes you and gives you something to focus on rather than whatever you are stressing about. Get creative! Some people change their hairstyle, their clothing style, or even something as drastic as their job. Choose what feels right to you and never change something that you are unsure of, you don't want to add unnecessary stress to yourself from a situation that could have been avoided!

Planning Ahead

So I'm guessing for most of you, you're stressed out from Midterms because you didn't plan ahead and you procrastinated until the last day to get everything done. I do it too, sometimes. However, planning ahead can really prevent stress from even happening. Most of you probably have jobs or some other extracurricular activity that takes away a lot of time that you could be using to do your school work. This is where planning and scheduling comes in handy! Mark down due dates and exam dates ahead of time on a calendar, and then mark down all plans, work schedules, and extracurricular activity schedules on that same calendar so you can see what days and times you have available to dedicate to your school work. You can then prioritize  your commitments. Once you start completing assignments a few days ahead of time, you will understand the liberating feeling of not having to worry about finishing all your work the night before it's due.

Sleeping

I think we all know that sleeping can help lower stress levels. However, the key is knowing how to control your sleep cycles. Not many of us can sleep in due to our class and work schedules that seem to never let us have a day off to relax. This is where you have to give a little and I swear the benefits are so worth the price. Go to bed early. I'm not saying go to bed at 9PM if you always end up going to bed at 1AM, but try to go to bed an hour early each night; that extra hour will make you feel so refreshed in the morning. You don't have to do it every day, (I'm sure you won't do it on the weekends), but once you start doing it, you will grow to love that extra hour of rest time. Even if you can't actually fall asleep, laying down in bed for that hour can relax you and help you fall into a deeper sleep for the rest of the night.


Just a few more tips to keep in mind when trying to de-stress...
- Go outside! The fresh air will clear your head and nature is known to be calming.
- Have a pet? Research has shown that petting your animal can lower stress levels. So go on and show your hairy friend some love!
- Don't look to alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to help you relax; they will only make you feel worse eventually! Eat right, exercise, and take care of yourself! Those are sure fire ways to keep you mellowed out.

Here's a fun extra de-stressing tip: Google Image "cute kittens" and let the "awwing" commence for the next 4 hours.

Exercise of the Week: De-Stressing Exercise Routine
So this week I'm trying something a little different by showing you short exercise videos!
Let me know how you like it!


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