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The best way to relieve stress is by exercise like brisk walking or working out at the health center. Still, I've found it hard to keep up regular routines, although exercise really helps my brain.
Another good stress reliever is to just get away from all the homework and tasks to spend time with friends/family. Although I frequently turn down invitations because of school work, my attitude and outlook always improves when I finally say “yes.”
After attending a state college in Texas in the 70s, I returned to school two years ago. Although I should be old enough and smart enough to know better, I’ve taken on unhealthy habits common to college students -- not getting enough sleep, spending too many hours at a computer and desk, eating less healthy food on the run and rarely taking time out for myself -- because there's always so much to do and so little time.
Interestingly, Debbie Tillman, director of Normandale's Office of Student Disabilities, said studies prove that community college students are under more stress than other students. This is because they try to do too much and constantly juggle school, family, work and other commitments.
I think this article is so true! It's tough because we all have so much to do, and we all want to do so much! Sometimes it's important just to take some time for youself to relieve the stress. Thanks for posting this!
ReplyDeleteExercise is vital! Not only for relieving stress, but also to stay sane sometimes! I like your post on this one True!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the exercise! In the past year I've become so active and it really affects everything you do. I really like the way you wrote this story, it was very interesting and fun to read!
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