Friday, February 13, 2015

Tips to Relieving Stress in College

From 100 question exams to 6-page papers, the college life tends to be stressful and overwhelming at times. Stress plays a huge role in how well you do your schoolwork. Overcoming this stress is a mystery that most college students cannot solve. This blog entry is a guide for you to follow so that stress can be resolved as you progress in this semester.


There are three main areas you need to focus on when reducing stress in college. The first is the most cherished thing of a college student’s life… sleep! Studying all night for an exam or cramming in a paper is an easy way to increase stress levels. Everybody should get at least 8 hours of sleep each night. Those couple extra hours of sleep can work wonders when it comes to stress levels.

The second main area of focus is eating well. I know that it is tempting to go to Taco Bell or McDonalds every day, but that is not helping your stress levels. Eating three healthy meals a day can increase your energy, which can lead to a more efficient completion of schoolwork. Having the energy to get your work done will greatly decrease your stress levels.

The final area to focus on when reducing stress levels is exercising. I know how easy it is to marathon a season of Breaking Bad every day, but that is not helping your stress levels at all. Exercising regularly can help relieve your mind and, of course, reduce your stress levels.

So the next time you are chowing down on a double cheeseburger or heading to bed at 5 a.m., remember that the best way to reduce your stress is to get enough sleep, eat appropriately, and exercise often. Your semester will be much easier to handle if you follow these stress-relieving tips.

- Justin Smith


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