>> Stress, wow.
>> Well, stress-
>> Stress affects me dramatically.
>> Certainly it affects us all, but I have a very tenuous relationship with it.
>> In my experience, stress will decrease my appetite, and make it difficult for me to sleep
at night, and also make it difficult for me to concentrate
on the tasks that I'm stressing out about.
>> Usually, it makes me tired and causes me to go to sleep.
>> Like my head is in like a vice grip, and my heart feels like it's being squeezed.
>> In small quantities it works as a motivator I'd say.
but too much of it and you just get overwhelmed, and you just shut down.
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>> Some ways that I manage my stress when I have it: try not to use my phone,
or study for a certain amount of time, and just focus on living beyond the stresses.
>> It's really good to have moments just set aside where it's like,
"I do this assignment, and then I take a little break.
I do this assignment, and then I take a little break."
When you have that schedule, it's a lot less disorganized,
and it's a lot less stressful as a result of that.
>> I talk with other people.
That's definitely one big thing I do that's always helped every single time I've done it,
basically.
>> I try to go on nature walks.
>> Herbal teas for me have been, you know, a big, big help.
And some of the best ones out there are: Lemon Bomb, Chamomile, Lavender, and scull cap.
>> Deep breathing, relaxation, exercise, you know, oh, playing the guitar.
Yeah, music.
Music is a wonder.
It really works.
>> The way I've been managing stress, is signing up for the tai chi classes here on campus.
I also take adaptive PE, and working out four days a week here.
It helps tremendously.
>> And you'll know when your mind says, "Okay, man, I need a break."
So you take a break and relax your brain a little bit, and do something different,
and you come back to your main goal - what you want to do.
>> Find time for humor, or watch a funny movie, call a friend that can always make you laugh,
or listen to your favorite comedian's podcast.
Laughing can reduce stress, and is an important element of self-care.
>> Meditation and mindfulness practices have been really helpful for clearing my mind
of clutter and focusing on what's really important.
>> To call a friend.
Text a friend.
Go on a walk with a friend.
Feel the stress melt away when you spend time with others.
>> Slow and steady wins the race and when you think about life and the grander scale
of what are we all racing towards?
Well, you know, we're all going to die one day.
If that's the finish line, then why, we're not racing to that.
We need to you know, stop and smell the roses along the way.