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Watch out for signs of stress overload. Symptoms of too much stress can be physical, emotional,
mental and behavioral. While everyone is different, some common signs are: memory problems, trouble
concentrating, racing thoughts, irritability, anger, sadness, headaches, frequent colds and changes in sleep or
appetite.
Know your stress triggers. Stress and its triggers are different for everyone. Certain people, places or
situations might produce high levels of stress for you. Think about what causes you stress, and brainstorm
solutions. If public speaking or presentations make you stressed, start researching early and practice several
times. If there are friends or social situations that cause extreme stress, you may want to avoid them when
you are already feeling tense or overwhelmed.
Exercise. All forms of exercise reduce stress hormones, flood the body with feel-good endorphins,
improve mood, boost energy and provide a healthy distraction from your dilemmas. Plus, exercise may make
you less susceptible to stress in the long run. Find physical activities that you enjoy and try to devote about 30
minutes to them each day.
Relax. While its impossible to eliminate all negative stress from your life, you can control the way you
react to stress. Your bodys natural fight-or-flight response can take its toll. When youre faced with a stressful
situation that your mind perceives as a threat, it sends various chemicals, like adrenaline and cortisol,
throughout your body. As a result, heart rate and breathing speeds up and your digestion slows down. This
tires out the body.
Relaxation techniques are a huge help in calming you down, boosting mood and fighting illness. Try a variety
of techniques like yoga, breathing exercises, meditation and visualization to see what works for you, and
schedule a relaxation break every day.
Manage your time well. Time can seem like a luxury in college, but there are various ways to manage
it effectively. First, focus on one task at a time. Multitasking rarely works. Jot down everything you need to do
in a calendar or a task management app/program, prioritize your list and break projects into single steps or
actions.
Be realistic. Pulling yourself in different directions will only stress you out, so try not to over-commit
yourself or do extracurricular activities when youre super busy with school.
Curb your caffeine. Caffeine might help you study in the short term, but it interrupts sleep and makes
you more anxious, tense and jittery. This obviously ups your stress level. Try and drink no more than one
caffeinated beverage a day.
Dont self-medicate. Some students drink, take drugs, smoke and use other unhealthy behaviors to
cope with stress. However, these behaviors can exacerbate stress by negatively affecting your mood and
health.
Reach out. If youre stressed out, talk to your friends and family. If you feel like you cant handle the
stress on your own, schedule an appointment with a counselor on campus.
(http://www.ulifeline.org/articles/427-managing-stress)
stress - college student studyingAttending college can be a stressful experience for many new and returning
students. Heavy academic workloads and the feeling that you're constantly racing to meet another deadline
can be daunting. And this is in addition to campus activities, new friendships, the pressure to go out multiple
nights a week and variable sleep schedules that often come with the fast-paced college lifestyle. No wonder
so many college students feel stressed out. (Print out this tip sheet for your teen on reducing stress)
It's important to pay attention to stress because it can affect your health. Read on to learn about how stress
can affect your body, why sleep is so important and how you can incorporate important stress-busting
techniques, including useful time-management tips, into your life.
Stress ... It's Personal
One person's stressor can be another person's motivator. The way you respond to potentially stressful
situations is determined in part by your personality, genes and life experiences.
Stress typically occurs when the demands facing you (stressors) exceed your ability to cope or adjust. When
the stressors in your life meet your coping abilities, you feel stimulated, engaged and appropriately
challenged. Too many stressors in your life, however, can overwhelm your attempts to cope and result in
depression or anxiety.