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How do I manage school-related stress?
I feel like I’m always overthinking and stressing about school now and in the future, how should I manage this stress?
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JOHN’s Answer
Hello:
Positive self-talk, meditation, deep breathing exercises, exercise, holistic medicinal aspects that can help with stressors within (defending so to say). When we can help calm the mind and reduce the chatter within outside of the good stuff, that can help reduce the stressful weight that one could gift themselves inadvertently.
Lovely for your care about the tomorrow times that you want to heighten into, but always remember to remain constant in the current to flow freely within life's oceanic delights. As without such, you may forget to live within the gift of the present.
Great job with your questions.
Appreciation into your roads.
God Bless,
John German
Positive self-talk, meditation, deep breathing exercises, exercise, holistic medicinal aspects that can help with stressors within (defending so to say). When we can help calm the mind and reduce the chatter within outside of the good stuff, that can help reduce the stressful weight that one could gift themselves inadvertently.
Lovely for your care about the tomorrow times that you want to heighten into, but always remember to remain constant in the current to flow freely within life's oceanic delights. As without such, you may forget to live within the gift of the present.
Great job with your questions.
Appreciation into your roads.
God Bless,
John German
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T.J.’s Answer
Hello Anya!
I felt this post to my bones.
During my junior year, I went into panic mode because I had no idea about jobs, majors, or even colleges.
I relate to feeling stress about the future.
Managing stress takes trial and error. Our brains function like complex computers. We have learned to react to stressors in specific ways over many years.
Here are some activities you can try:
1. Recognizing causes to stress.
When you feel stress, notice:
- WHEN it appears | Do these feelings come up at a certain time of day? are you facing them in the morning, afternoon, evening, middle of the night?
- HOW it appears | Do you feel stress in your body? such as headaches, sweating, or nervous moving your legs/arms/hands?
- WHERE it appears | Does stress happen to you when your inside or outside?
Asking yourself these questions can help you figure out what actions or places triggers the stress.
2. Redirect your mind.
Let's use an example. If you notice you feel stressed in the evening, while you're using your laptop in your room, and you feel nauseous.
Take a moment to recognize and label the feeling. {You can say to yourself or write down, I am feeling anxious}
Then, Distract yourself. Find something new that allows you to rest, recharge, or relax.
Any hobby - from reading to taking a shower -- can take your mind off the future , at least for a moment.
You can also look at this list for more activity ideas:
https://sharonmartincounseling.com/30-ways-to-de-stress-quickly/
If overwhelming thoughts still appear: Keep noticing your thoughts.
You'll feel tempted to ignore them, but your mind is thinking about it for a reason (An annoying reason, yet a reason nonetheless).
So, recognize it over and over until your inner voice calms down.
You're not alone. I'm rooting for you and I hope you find a good way to manage your stress :)
I felt this post to my bones.
During my junior year, I went into panic mode because I had no idea about jobs, majors, or even colleges.
I relate to feeling stress about the future.
Managing stress takes trial and error. Our brains function like complex computers. We have learned to react to stressors in specific ways over many years.
Here are some activities you can try:
1. Recognizing causes to stress.
When you feel stress, notice:
- WHEN it appears | Do these feelings come up at a certain time of day? are you facing them in the morning, afternoon, evening, middle of the night?
- HOW it appears | Do you feel stress in your body? such as headaches, sweating, or nervous moving your legs/arms/hands?
- WHERE it appears | Does stress happen to you when your inside or outside?
Asking yourself these questions can help you figure out what actions or places triggers the stress.
2. Redirect your mind.
Let's use an example. If you notice you feel stressed in the evening, while you're using your laptop in your room, and you feel nauseous.
Take a moment to recognize and label the feeling. {You can say to yourself or write down, I am feeling anxious}
Then, Distract yourself. Find something new that allows you to rest, recharge, or relax.
Any hobby - from reading to taking a shower -- can take your mind off the future , at least for a moment.
You can also look at this list for more activity ideas:
https://sharonmartincounseling.com/30-ways-to-de-stress-quickly/
If overwhelming thoughts still appear: Keep noticing your thoughts.
You'll feel tempted to ignore them, but your mind is thinking about it for a reason (An annoying reason, yet a reason nonetheless).
So, recognize it over and over until your inner voice calms down.
You're not alone. I'm rooting for you and I hope you find a good way to manage your stress :)
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Jeanne’s Answer
Evaluate what is causing you the most stress. Talk to support people (Teachers, friends, parents, anyone from a support system). Is there any way to address the items that are causing the stress and ppossibly remove or reduce those items. Help to prioritize the things that are weighing on you adding to the stress to resolve them.
Response was written on behalf of a group of volunteers at HPE.
Response was written on behalf of a group of volunteers at HPE.
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Jasmine’s Answer
Here are some helpful tips written on behalf of a group of volunteers at HPE:
Plan your studies to reduce stress.
Prioritize your subjects based on areas you need to strengthen and interest.
Add time for yourself to relax.
Identify friends to help you detach from stress.
Go outside for fresh air.
Speak with your teacher if you feel comfortable.
Spend time in extra-curricular activities.
Listen to music.
Plan your studies to reduce stress.
Prioritize your subjects based on areas you need to strengthen and interest.
Add time for yourself to relax.
Identify friends to help you detach from stress.
Go outside for fresh air.
Speak with your teacher if you feel comfortable.
Spend time in extra-curricular activities.
Listen to music.
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Rosaline’s Answer
Tackling school-related stress and overthinking can be streamlined into a few key strategies:
1. Acknowledge your stress - It's okay to feel overwhelmed. Recognizing this is step one.
2. Prioritize and organize - Break tasks into manageable chunks and tackle them one at a time. This helps regain control.
3. Take breaks - Incorporate activities that relax and rejuvenate you into your routine.
4. Seek support - Don't hesitate to share your worries with friends, family, or a counselor.
5. Limit perfectionism - Aim for progress, not perfection. Mistakes are part of learning.
6. Educate yourself - Read up on stress management. For example, the blog post at Productive Fish titled "How to Stop Overthinking" offers great advice.
1. Acknowledge your stress - It's okay to feel overwhelmed. Recognizing this is step one.
2. Prioritize and organize - Break tasks into manageable chunks and tackle them one at a time. This helps regain control.
3. Take breaks - Incorporate activities that relax and rejuvenate you into your routine.
4. Seek support - Don't hesitate to share your worries with friends, family, or a counselor.
5. Limit perfectionism - Aim for progress, not perfection. Mistakes are part of learning.
6. Educate yourself - Read up on stress management. For example, the blog post at Productive Fish titled "How to Stop Overthinking" offers great advice.
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