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Developed by Counseling & Wellness Services for the Department of Housing & Residential Education
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What is stress? Tips for relieving stress
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What is stress?
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Tense muscles Insomnia Fatigue Boredom Depression Listlessness Drinking too much Over or under-eating Intestinal issues, cramps Heart palpitations Phobias Tics, restlessness, itching Worry Source: CHS, 2006
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Identifying stressors Controlling the controllable Relaxing! Source: Darnell, 2002
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1. Organize Yourself 2. Control your Environment 3. Love Yourself 4. Reward Yourself 5. Exercise 6. Relax 7. Rest 8. Be Aware of symptoms 9. Eat Well 10. Have some fun! Source: CHS, 2006
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1. Organize yourself Identify stressors What stresses you out? Be specific. Manage your time 2. Control your environment Address controllable stressors Seek social support Source: CHS, 2006a; CHS, 2006b
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3. Love yourself Give yourself some positive feedback Acknowledge that you are not perfect 4. Reward yourself Set up rewards for accomplishing your goals Source: CHS, 2006a; CHS, 2006b
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5. Exercise your body Increases productivity Increases endorphins Keeps body healthy Helps fight infections 6. Relax yourself Take your mind off stress Source: CHS, 2006
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7. Rest yourself Get enough sleep Take study breaks 8. Be aware of yourself Notice if you’re feeling tired, anxious, upset, etc. Source: CHS, 2006; NSF, 2006
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10. Enjoy yourself Prioritize things you love Enjoy your college experience! Learn to laugh at yourself 9. Feed yourself Eat a balanced diet Avoid alcohol and other drugs Be cautious with caffeine Avoid skipping meals Sources: CHS, 2006; CHS, 2007
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