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Coping with Stress
Coping Tips to Manage Stress and Symptoms of Stress
If you feel stressed, here are a few tips to gain control over the aspect of your life that is most out-of-balance. It is possible that you will have to work on one or more categories in order to de-stress. Make your goals realistic!
Physical
- exercise and eat right
- take a nap
- practice relaxation
- run in the rain
- take a walk
- paint your nails
- play Frisbee golf
Emotional
- positive self-talk
- visualize success
- write in your journal
- sing!
Social
- develop friendships
- LISTEN to others
- join a group or club
- volunteer
- watch a movie with a friend
- go out for coffee
Intellectual
- organize and prioritize
- learn a new skill or hobby
- read a book(for fun)
- join a study group
- call the Academic Support Center for help
Spiritual
- renewal with nature
- listen to music
- set goals
- seek/enhance faith
- surrender - say goodbye to a loss or hurt
- count your blessings
- pray
- read the Psalms
Symptoms of Stress
Physical
- body aches or muscle spasms
- cold sweaty hands or feet
- frequent headaches
- nervous tics
- grinding teeth
- tight neck/shoulders
- chronic fatigue
Emotional
- mood swings
- feeling depressed or anxious
- irritablility
- temper outbursts
- crying spells
Social
- feeling alone in a group
- lack of intimacy
- distrust
- fewer contacts with friends
- lashing out
Intellectual
- Lack of motivation
- self-critical/doubting self
- whirling mind/can't concentrate
- forgetfulness
- negative attitude
Spiritual
- no meaning in life
- feeling empty
- doubting future
- cynicism
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