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School students everywhere are experience considerable school stress. There are more activities and school works these days. Stress is a physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension. It is not a disease and is a normal part of everyone's life. Stress can occur in specific situations and different people perceive different situations as stressful. Here are some student stress relief tips and tools that students can use to learn study skills, prepare for exams and minimize their school stress levels to make learning easier.
Laugh
When in stress, laugh. Conjuring up a big belly laugh out of nowhere might be impossible when you're under stress, but there are ways to utilize this stress management technique. Think of an incident that happen recently that make you laugh your heart out. Rent a comedy DVD. Read the latest joke available online.
Setting Goal
Setting goals will help in dealing with stress. When you write you goals down you set a time frame. You have something concrete to work on. Each day when you get up you have a focus. Your goals must be realistic. When you set your goal, remember to set sub goals. Sub goals are like steps. It helps you to work toward your main goal.
Setting Priorities
This is another stress management technique that, when done correctly, will be a help, not a hindrance, to stress management. Draw up a simple timetable using a calendar to plan activities, study requirements, deadlines for assignments, listing of exam dates and other commitments. Setting a priority against each is important in helping you achieve goals rather than being overwhelmed by what you have to do.
Talking about it
If you have problem managing your stress level. Go talk to someone about you problem. Get a friend, your parents or the school counselor. Voicing out your concern will deflate some of that stress building up in your system. Whether you talk about a specific stress causing event or talk about stressing-out in general, you will feel better.
Relaxation
Learn some relaxation techniques to manage your stress level. Techniques like deep breathing, visualization or imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation and yoga have been know to help in dealing with stress. If you are the "Glass half empty" type of person. Try to be a little optimistic.
