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Academic burnout? Try these easy tips to manage students stress -By Anuj from LPU

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Academic burnout? Try these easy tips to manage students stress -By Anuj from LPU

Stress is inevitable and is a part of life. But instead of going crazy and trying to fix everything in the blink of an eye, deal with it in a more systematic and effective way. Here are some tips that I would suggest to manage students' stress without leaving you overwhelmed.

Take at least 30 minutes each day to unplug

I'll admit it, it's easier said than done. Instead of reaching for my phone, I meet a friend for a conversation or grab a book for a quick read. I take some time for myself each day to unplug from technology, even if it's just 30 minutes.

Take time to reflect

Depending on my schedule, I try to find a way to reflect on my day. This can be in any form. Mine revolves around thinking about the entire 24 hours at the end of each day.

As Albert Einstein has quoted that, ‘Without deep reflection, one knows from daily life that one exists for other people’

Sometimes doing this daily is tough, especially with a busy schedule. So I often tend to reflect weekly every Sunday because I like to review my week and plan for the upcoming one. That may work for some people, but I found what specifically works for me.

Learn to say No

There are times where we all just say yes without any realisation because we are used to it. But first, we need to take care of ourselves and the best way to do so is by saying no if things do not seem good for your mental health. I embraced myself with the ability to say no because this simple two-letter word saves me from moments of distress.

Sleep is my friend. I get a good night's rest!

No surprise here. The recommended hours of sleep are between 6–8 hours a night, but our bodies can survive with fewer hours or even more. I have observed the hours of sleep my body requires to get through the day feeling alive and energetic.

I admit, there are days when I sleep fewer hours than what I normally need to fully function, but by building the awareness of that being a temporary situation, helps me to be more resilient throughout the day.

I use a digital calendar

A digital calendar helps reduce stress by collecting all events and plans into one place. I take advantage of free things in life and manage my calendar through a digital system.

Understand and accept stress for what it is. It's a part of life!

Whenever any stress invoking event comes up, I quickly consider all sides of the situation and practice positive self-talk. I tell myself that this is a temporary obstacle and I will soon overcome it.

I'm not afraid to take some time for myself

We're always on the run and forget to take time for ourselves to recharge. Recharging is a real thing. By taking time to recharge from all kinds of stress, this helps me to be more creative and think about the endless possibilities that exist in our world.

Lastly, I appreciate everything around me. I don't have to term stressful situations negatively. I try looking at stress as an opportunity to learn and grow! I hope these tips can help distinguishably to manage students stress.

This article was submitted as an entry to Become an Author 2.0 with Dare2Compete.

Edited by

Anuj Agrawal- LPU Jalandhar

2019-2023

Apart from having an interest in logo designing, he loves reading fiction, thrillers, and romantic novels. He has recently discovered his passion to write and looks forward to starting his own blog.