Keys to Managing Stress
- Notice that you are stressed as early as possible
- Identify who or what is stressing you
- Learn to be appropriately assertive and say “No” to yourself and others
- Develop realistic goals
- Change the negatives if you can, and change your attitude about them if you can’t
- Learn not to panic or over-react when things don’t go well
- Take time out to relax daily and exercise at least 3 times a week
- Eat and sleep well, and limit alcohol and tobacco use
- Take care of academic, medical or other personal problems as soon as you notice them
If you find that you are feeling irritable, tired most of the time,
unable to concentrate, or experiencing restlessness and sleep
disturbances, you may want to seek professional help for stress
management. Relaxation techniques are often helpful, and a professional
can assist you in exploring more adaptive stress management methods.
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