Make 2019 your best year!
Being a student is stressful and while occasional stress is normal, chronic, intense stress can have a lasting impact on your health and wellbeing. With the new year in full swing, it’s vital to focus on stress management skills to keep physical, mental and emotional health complications at bay.
What are some consequences of having stress?
Stress is the body’s reaction to a threatening situation and it can impact all aspects of your health. Depression, anxiety, abnormal heart rhythms and irritable colon are just some stress symptoms.
Top stress management tips
Time and stress management strategies often go hand-in-hand. Managing your time effectively and not allowing yourself to procrastinate or get behind on school work can help you navigate your education experience and likely prevent some stressful situations.
Keep a detailed planner to allow yourself enough time to complete assignments and remember to take rejuvenating breaks. Keeping your body and mind in a healthy place can help you manage your stress productively. Take time to eat nutritious meals, drink water and get plenty of sleep to help your body restore itself.
Giving yourself mental breaks can keep you focused and in control. Make time for yourself to do things you enjoy like your favorite hobbies or exercise to keep your mind clear and your emotions in check.
You’re not alone
As you continue your education, you may feel alone or isolated at times. At Dawn Career Institute we strive to provide our students with resources including stress management strategies that can help to ease the burden and stress many students experience. We offer insights about housing, childcare, transportation needs and provide professional development help.
Our Career and Student Services Departments are here to help ease your stress by guiding you to the resources and programs available to you.
For more information about Dawn Career Institute and our commitment to bettering our students wellbeing, visit our website or give us a call at 800-490-9135.
