Stress Relief Techniques

Transfer-mation 2014:Stress Management TechniquesPresented by Juan Nunez & Megan Ritt (HWC)HomeworkStudyingOther obligations:WorkFamilySocial opportunitiesClubs, religious activities, sports, etc

The key? Work/life balance and coping techniquesCollege Students and Stress

Allowing your bodys alarm system to cool downReducing the risk of some serious health problemsCan help improve relationshipsCan help you enjoy life!The Mayo Clinics website identifies some benefits of reducing stress, including

Make a schedule for yourself that includes Work and class scheduleAny weekly obligations (such as sports teams, church attendance, etc)Sleep! (whew!)

Time Management

Then add in other elements that are important to you. HomeworkVisiting a tutor and/or office hoursGymSocial time (such as time to hang out with friends or visit family, etc)Scheduling

But I only have tonight to write my ten-page essay!Set a timer, and spend 45 minutes on task.Once the timer goes off, take a break and do ANYTHING you want for 15 minutes.Take a walkCheck FacebookMake a sandwichWhatever feels like a break to you!

Try 45/15s (or 20/10s)Once your 15-minute break is up, re-set the timer for another 45 minutes on task. (You can also do 20/10s, 15/5s whatever works for you!)After you check Facebook in the morning, check Blackboard next. Do this every day for two weeks, and it will become a habit.Now that youre checking Blackboard every day, its much easier to feel caught up with your classes.If you do only one thing

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Presenter: Juan NunezCommunication StylesSimple techniques to ease physical stressPresenter: Megan RittTips:Keep breathing!If anything is uncomfortable for you, stop.

Physical Relaxation: Guided Meditation and Desk Yoga