© 2007 Arizona State University ASU 101 Part 2: Managing Stress Raymond Wang Program Coordinator Wellness & Health Promotion Department Arizona State University Last updated

© 2007 Arizona State University Managing stress  Prioritize, take charge, be flexible  Develop your skills  Manage your time  Regulate your emotions  Use healthy coping strategies  Implement a relaxation practice

© 2007 Arizona State University Managing stress – Prioritize, take charge, be flexible PrioritizeTake chargeBe flexible SchoolMajorProgram of studyChange major MoneyHow to finance school? Work, get roommate, financial aid Take fewer hours per semester, work more, borrow Time management School, work, & family Schedule around school, studies Leave a buffer between scheduled events RelationshipsWhat do you value in a relationship? Set boundaries based on your values Be open to changing your mind…

© 2007 Arizona State University Managing stress – Develop your skills  Communication skills  Reading and writing skills  Study skills  Organization skills  Test taking strategies

© 2007 Arizona State University Managing stress – Manage your time  Use a day planner and write out your schedule of classes, activities, work.  Prioritize responsibilities.  Make lists of things to do – use sticky notes.  Find a convenient job you enjoy doing  (student employment on campus).student employment  Don’t over commit yourself.

© 2007 Arizona State University Managing stress – Regulate your emotions  Regulating emotions is a positive way to gain control over stress and emotions.  Emotions are not bad.  Emotions are normal.  Examples of self-control strategies  Counting to 100 or saying the ABC’s  Positive self-talk Thinking Feeling Behaving

© 2007 Arizona State University Managing stress – Use healthy coping strategies  Signs of healthy & unhealthy coping  Examples of healthy coping strategies  Be Active! - Take a walk or jog around campus  Eat healthy foods  Visit the Nutritionist at Campus Health on Tempe CampusNutritionist at Campus Health  Get a massage at the Student Recreation Complex on Tempe Campusmassage at the Student Recreation Complex  Read a favorite book  Spend time with a friend  Participate in social activities – be involved on-campus  Incorporate laughter into your life  Be a Well Devil! Take part in The Live ASU Online Wellness Program.The Live ASU Online Wellness Program