Stress No More

S-T-R-E-S-S can be a real nuisance. The past two weeks have been unbelievably stressful for me. I have been busy studying for mid-term exams and preparing research papers and essays for many of my classes. I can definitely say from experience that stress and studying do NOT go together. That feeling of being overwhelmed is not enjoyable. For me, stress has been like a roadblock. Because my concentration has been diverted to worrying how to get my papers done and find time to study, I've had trouble staying on track and focusing on each of my assignments. My shot gun approach to completing my papers and studying for exams was not a good use of my time. It also added to my stress levels. I think from now on I will try focusing on one project at a time. I also think that when I become overwhelmed again, I will try to take more time to relax my mind. Learning to meditate, or finding other ways to de-stress, such as listening to ambient music, exercising, doing some deep breathing might also help me relax so that I can better focus on by studies. Trust me, after the last couple of weeks, I'm ready to try anything! I hope that other college students reading this blog might find these tips useful.