Ok so lately I've been absolutely stressed out. For some reason I just feel like I have too much on my plate. So I sat down and thought about why I'm feeling stressed and how I can prevent feeling this way again.
1. Do Not Wait Until The Last Minute ..... for anything. Whether it's a class assignment or dropping a letter in the mailbox, doing this ahead of time will save you a lot of stress and will give you time to fix any problems that occur.
2. Do Not Take On More Than You Can Handle ..... don't do things for people because you want to be "nice" or you want to impress someone. Once there is too much on your plate, you won't be able to do anything right, and that is not impressive.
3. Breathe ..... sometimes you just have to take a chill pill. For those of us in school, after about a hour and a half of studying, take a 15 minute break, you will feel more alert once you start studying again. And for those who feel really stressed and tense just thinking about your job, take 5 minutes to just think about the good things going on in your life, and your mood will get a boost.
4. Pray.... Prayer, while some people don't believe in it really changes things. It lifts burdens off heavy hearts and allows you to talk one-on-one with The Creator. Say a quick prayer every morning giving thanks and the bad things won't seem so bad anymore.
5. Don't Think Your Problems aren't as Serious as other People's ..... when you start thinking that your issues are little compared to others, you tend to ignore them and they just grow bigger...which causes more stress. You can't be the problem solver for everyone so deal with yourself first.
6. Manage your Money .... because there is nothing worse than being 21 (or 31, or 61) with a whole bunch of credit card debt. As a student, credit cards seem like a simple way to get what you want, when you want it. but it's more complicated. If you don't have one and you don't need one, don't get one. Simple. If you have one (or more) try to pay them off every month, and start budgeting. Pay all bills (light, phone, water, credit cards, and any loans, including those from family and friends) before going shopping for things you want but don't need. Trust me, this will save you a lot of stress and give you more sleep time.
8. Save the Drama.... when you have to deal with work, school, and children on an everyday, all day basis, drama is definitely not on the agenda. If you have friends that gossip all the time and have nothing going for them except drama, let them go. And if you are in a unhealthy relationship, let that person go as well. I know it's not easy (trust me, I know) but it's better in the long run. When you don't have to deal with he said/ she said drama or an unfaithful partner, your mind is free from stress which allows you to put positive energy into the things that matter.
So that was my list of things to keep you stress free. I hope it helped! Feel free to add!
1. Do Not Wait Until The Last Minute ..... for anything. Whether it's a class assignment or dropping a letter in the mailbox, doing this ahead of time will save you a lot of stress and will give you time to fix any problems that occur.
2. Do Not Take On More Than You Can Handle ..... don't do things for people because you want to be "nice" or you want to impress someone. Once there is too much on your plate, you won't be able to do anything right, and that is not impressive.
3. Breathe ..... sometimes you just have to take a chill pill. For those of us in school, after about a hour and a half of studying, take a 15 minute break, you will feel more alert once you start studying again. And for those who feel really stressed and tense just thinking about your job, take 5 minutes to just think about the good things going on in your life, and your mood will get a boost.
4. Pray.... Prayer, while some people don't believe in it really changes things. It lifts burdens off heavy hearts and allows you to talk one-on-one with The Creator. Say a quick prayer every morning giving thanks and the bad things won't seem so bad anymore.
5. Don't Think Your Problems aren't as Serious as other People's ..... when you start thinking that your issues are little compared to others, you tend to ignore them and they just grow bigger...which causes more stress. You can't be the problem solver for everyone so deal with yourself first.
6. Manage your Money .... because there is nothing worse than being 21 (or 31, or 61) with a whole bunch of credit card debt. As a student, credit cards seem like a simple way to get what you want, when you want it. but it's more complicated. If you don't have one and you don't need one, don't get one. Simple. If you have one (or more) try to pay them off every month, and start budgeting. Pay all bills (light, phone, water, credit cards, and any loans, including those from family and friends) before going shopping for things you want but don't need. Trust me, this will save you a lot of stress and give you more sleep time.
7. Exercise..... I don't really exercise (covers eyes with shame) but I've heard that it relieves stress. Hiking, biking, running, yoga, ballet, basketball, soccer...or just go to the gym. Also, dancing is a good way to get the blood pumping and get your mind off things. So grab your girls and turn on your favorite dance album.
8. Save the Drama.... when you have to deal with work, school, and children on an everyday, all day basis, drama is definitely not on the agenda. If you have friends that gossip all the time and have nothing going for them except drama, let them go. And if you are in a unhealthy relationship, let that person go as well. I know it's not easy (trust me, I know) but it's better in the long run. When you don't have to deal with he said/ she said drama or an unfaithful partner, your mind is free from stress which allows you to put positive energy into the things that matter.
So that was my list of things to keep you stress free. I hope it helped! Feel free to add!
