Welcome to Stress Management Guide
Student Stress Management Manual Article
. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
You may also listen to this article by using the following controls.
Ten Tips for Stress Management to Make Your Life Happier
from:Most people have to deal with stress at some point in their lives so here are ten tips for stress management that help reduce tension and stress.
1. Getting enough sleep each night is extremely important because when rested you are fresh, alert, and ready to take on a new days challenges. When you are tired, problems always seem worse than they are and because you lack energy, it is almost impossible to catch up or stay on top of things you need to do. Go to bed and get up at the same time each day, even on weekends if possible, keep your bedroom dark, quiet, cool, and get some exercise early in the evening.
2. The second of ten tips for stress management is organization, by making a schedule and prioritizing, so you know exactly what meetings, projects, activities, and jobs you have to do and when. Being organized and managing your time wisely makes such a difference in peoples stress levels.
3. The third of ten tips for stress management is learning to take a break when you start feeling overwhelmed by the situation you are dealing with. Even ten minutes spent taking a brisk walk, putting your feet up, having a cup of coffee, eating something healthy, or listening to a relaxation tape will relieve stress, refresh you, and give you renewed energy.---
4. Procrastinating is something many people do, so the forth of ten tips for stress management is learning not to put things off. Spending time worrying about a deadline instead of working towards meeting it will just cause more stress. List the things you need to do by order of importance, deadline, and then start at the top of the list. Set yourself a goal of meeting or beating the deadlines, stay focused, and work towards this.
5. Laughter and a sense of humor can get you through very difficult times, relieve stress, and has healing qualities. At some point each day read the comics or something funny, watch a program that makes you laugh, or share jokes with friends or coworkers.
6. Live a healthy lifestyle is the sixth of ten tips for stress management. Exercise, eat healthy, balanced meals, and avoid using alcohol, food, or drugs to try to reduce stress.
7. Learn to laugh at yourself and not take yourself too seriously.
8. Never dwell on past mistakes or things you cannot change nor have any control over.
9. Make a written list of your problems, which adds structure and focus.
10. The last of ten tips for stress management is taking a vacation without your cell phone or laptop. Even a short vacation such as a weekend getaway will relieve stress.
Always have realistic expectations and ambitions.
Student Stress Management Manual News
SCoRE™ Now Available From SELmedia
LEAD Pittsburgh announced today that an exciting new program, the Student Curriculum on Resilience Education is now available to colleges and universities across the country.
Read more...Artists reach new audience at annual festival
Hobbyists, artists, campus and student groups exhibit at family-friendly campus fair At one end of the Academic Mall, a man belted out popular love songs. At the other, a woman belly-danced. In between, more than 100 booths attracted young and old with everything from handcrafted oils to stir-fry. The UNLV Office of Civic Engagement and Diversity hosted [...]
Read more...Insect pollinators contribute $29B to U.S. farm income
A Cornell study published in the May 22 issue of the journal Public Library of Science ONE analyzes the economic value of honeybees and other insect pollinators for 58 crops.
Read more...Questions and Answers - May 8
1. Hon Dr NICK SMITH (National—Nelson) to the Minister of Finance : What steps has the Government taken to responsibly manage its finances and stop the increase in public debt?
Read more...