Stress

It is that time of year where everyone has their final assignments to write up and exams to revise for. This time of year, stress is very common among students. So how do you control your stress levels?

1) Start your work early. If you start your work/revision early, it means that you get to do it at a steady pace rather than feeling pressured to do all the work at once in a short space of time.

2) Take breaks between your work. Don't sit in the same place all day doing work, this could make your stress worse. Instead, take regular breaks between working sessions, perhaps a short walk outside, see some friends, Whatever works for you.

3) It's not all about work. Yes the work is important, however you need time for yourself and time to relax. So, when you can take some time away from the work and try not to think about it too much.

4) Lead a healthier lifestyle. Studies show that during stressful periods, if you eat healthier and get regular exercise, or spend time outside in some fresh air, your stress levels could be radically reduced.

5) Talk to someone about it. It's not good to keep the stress bottled up to yourself. Talk to someone, it doesn't have to be a professional, it could just be your friends or maybe even your family. Sometimes they can give helpful advice or help take your mind off things.

6) If your stress is really bad, seek help. There are many places that can give you professional help with stress. There are even services in the university that can help you. Ask at SiD for more details.

Hopefully, you won't find yourself feeling too stressed but if you do, I hope this helps. Try to stay relaxed and good luck!