Stress is a major thing that is associated with college. How can you manage stress when you are constantly overwhelmed and very busy?

Danielle T.

Stress is usually a prominent thing that you experience quite often when you are in college. It's hard not to feel stressed when you are forced to balance school, work and relationship with friends and family. Stress can influence you health and make you feel fatigued and cause headaches and depression. Dealing with stress can be difficult when you rarely get a break from it. Coping with stress will make you feel rejuvenated and in control of you life. To deal with stress you need to get in control of your life and change the way you think.
Some ways to manage stress would be to start managing your life by being able to tell people no when you are too busy. If you take on too many responsibilities that you can't handle it will surely lead to stress and frustration. Expressing your feelings and thinking positive can help minimize stress. When you know you have a busy schedule coming up don't dwell on how busy you are going to be. Instead, think of how you can manage everything you have going on and remind yourself that it will be over soon. One of the most important ways to manage stress would be to find time for yourself even if it might only be 10 minutes. It could be relaxing before bed, working out, or going for a walk. This time gives you a moment to breathe and relax so you are not tense all day.


http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_management_relief_coping.htm
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/stress/a/stressnurhealth.htm