Managing Stress by Ali Hamlin
Managing Stressby Ali Hamlin
What will we talk about?• What is stress?
• Academic stress
• Everyday stress
• Relaxation techniques
What is stress?• A natural body response.
• Results from feeling pressured, overwhelmed.
• Affects body and mind.
• Can negatively impact health over time.
Not all stress is bad!
Are you stressed?
How are you feeling?
easily
irritated mood
ycan’t sit still
depressed
tiredpulling away from friends and family
nauseousdizzy
getting sick often
can’t eat/sleep
eating/sleeping too
much
What is making you stressed?• Are you avoiding certain things?
• Are you thinking only about one thing?
• How do you spend most of your time?
Academic Social Financial
Family
Managing stress
Attitude is everything!
Managing StressAcademic stress
• Go to class
• Use effective study methods
• Math and Writing Center
• Make a plan
• Time management
Making a Plan
https://www.examtime.com/study-planner/
Planning Worksheet
Freshman English 2
Term Paper 5/2
Calculus 2 Final Exam 5/14
• Look for summer internships
• Submit scholarship application
Calculus 2 Midterm
Calculus 2 Final Exam
Start midterm review
Term Paper Due
Term Paper: Steps 1+2Term Paper: Step 3
Term Paper: Draft
Writing Center Appt.
Writing Center Appt.
Writing Center Appt.
Effective StudyingFind what works for you!
• Organize ideas, write outlines
• Work together
• Study for short amounts of time
• Review as you learn
• Say things out loud
Effective StudyingQuizlet
http://quizlet.com
Time Management
https://www.rescuetime.com
Rescue Time
Time Management Stay Focusd
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stayfocusd/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji?hl=en
Math and Writing Center
Managing StressGeneral stress
Take breaks
Exercise
Healthy eating
Take Breaks
Take time to do what you love!
Exercise
Healthy Eating
Healthy EatingThink again next time you are tired!
Helping others with stress
• Listen
• Be patient
• Don’t judge
• Be supportive
Help!!!
Relaxation TechniquesYoga in Yerevan
• Shoonch Yoga • Himalayan Yoga Center
http://www.yogayerevan.comhttp://www.shoonch.com
First class is free!
Relaxation TechniquesOr yoga at home!
Lots of YouTube videos!
Relaxation Techniques
• Breathing
• Visualization
• Body Scan Meditation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obYJRmgrqOU
• Playdough
Points to Take Home• Stress is natural.
• Why are you stressed?
• Attitude is everything!
• Find what works for you.
• Be supportive of others with stress.