Managing Stress

So my topic this week is one that I myself probably really need to focus on. This week I will be blogging about stress in college and ways to make it less.

*Class Load: One thing in college that is usually the main thing students stress about is the amount of hours they take trying to graduate on time. Usually freshman take about fifteen credit hours at Troy. I usually tend to not take more than fifteen just becasue I know how stressed I get during the semester and I do not want to overwhelm myself. If you feel like you can't handle the 18 credit hours that some students take, don't stress. Keep calm and take only what you can take and do well in. 

*Home sickness: Some students tend to get homesick, mainly as freshmen, and this keeps their stress levels high as well. Missing mom and dad can make you lose focus on class and cause your grades to drop, adding even more stress. To resolve this issue take at least one weekend every month, if possible, to visit with family. Even if only for a few hours, seeing them for dinner or just doing something fun can make the rest of your month a happier one. If your family lives far away or you can't get home much, try skyping or calling them on a regular basis. This helps keep the home sick blues at a minimum.

*Partying: I have talked about partying in recent post(s), but I can tell you that the fear of 'not' being a party animal can cause a lot of stress also. In college, one thing that you are looking forward to is being away from mom and dad and getting into the best parties. However, do not be afraid to say no to going out. If you have to study, stay home and study, there will be other parties. If you want to, do your homework ahead of time, that way when you get asked to go to a Friday night party, you can go and have fun without stressing about having to do your homework.

*Jobs: The last stress factor you might face as a college student is money and having a job. Many students today can not afford to go to school and not have a job. If you can, more power to you, if you have to have one, don't fret. There are ways to manage having a job, paying bills, and still staying sane. If your job has long hour shifts, let them know you can only work a few days a week, becasue you ultimately need time to study and go to class. If you have shorter shifts, go ahead and work like 4 or 5 days, but still make time to study. Let your boss know you are in school and that it is your priority. If you can, jobs around and on campus are the best college jobs to have in my personal opinion. This is becasue they will definitely work with and around you and your schedule, so that you can still keep up with your classes. 

Following these easy tips can ultimately help with your college stresses. There are many other ways to keep stress down as well though. Click on the link below to find some simple and easy tips! 

Happy De-Stressing!!! :)