Stress
Recent surveys have shown that students are experiencing increasingly severe emotional problems. The number of students seeking help is rising
faster than ever.
A little bit of stress is good for the body but when it builds up we need to
learn how to deal with it.
View stress as a warning that some aspects of your life might need changing.
Main offenders include money worries, work, study, relationships and lifestyle.
Stress busters
Relaxation
Muscular relaxation exercises and deep breathing are two common techniques to
help people to relax and combat symptoms of anxiety. For futher
information on relaxation exercises visit Patient.co.uk.
Exercise
Choose the right exercise and you'll feel both energised and relaxed. In
general yoga and Tai Chi are excellent for reinstalling calm by focussing on
breathing and centering the mind.
Physical exercise will reduce stress by using up adrenalin and can relax
muscles.
Eating a healthy diet
Processed foods, too much salt, sugar, alcohol and caffeine can all drain
energy.
Get enough sleep
Regulate your sleeping hours by going to bed and waking up within a time slot of
1 to 2 hours
De-clutter your life
Just say 'no' to demanding colleagues, friends and family. You know how
much you can cope with, so pick the important stuff. Prioritising lists
can often help you decide what really needs to be done and what can wait.
Laugh!
Research shows that not only does this improve mood, it relieves stress and
boosts the immune system.