School and work can cause a pile of work, leaving one feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Newsflash: This is not good for a person’s health and well-being. Luckily, there are a ton of simple things a person can do to help stay calm and live a less stressed life.
When you wake up in the morning, allow yourself to wake up completely before grabbing your phone or hopping out of bed. If that means setting the alarm five minutes earlier, do it. The body and mind need time to wake up; it might make your whole day better.
When taking a test or working on homework, it’s very easy to become stressed and doubt yourself. Instead of worrying about how you don’t know the answer or what to write next, give yourself a minute to focus on your breathing. Take a few deep breaths in and exhale. Chances are that breathing will help clear your mind and allow for better problem solving.
Decorate your room in a way that makes you happy. Print out pictures, inspirational quotes, whatever brightens the space, and hang them on your walls. When sitting at your desk studying, a small upward glance will give you happiness and support. It may not seem important, but a positive, happy room will rub off on you.
With busy schedules, it’s hard to find time for yourself. Make room for “you” time. If you like reading, set aside a time to read. If you like to stay active, give yourself time to work out. Every person has something they love to do that makes them happy. Make time for it, you will thank yourself.
Try a yoga class. Yoga focuses on breathing and movement and provides all sorts of benefits. You may find yourself feeling completely stress-free and relaxed after a class, plus it is a good workout at the same time. If you are not a yoga person, do a different type of exercise, even if it’s just a walk or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Exercise is a great way to get in shape and become a more positive, less stressed person.
At the end of the day, reflect on everything that’s happened to you. Think back and remember a moment, no matter how small or brief it was, that made you smile. Too many times people think about how horrible their day was before bed. Instead, focus on a happy moment in order to allow yourself to end the day on a positive note.
It may not seem like much, but these simple steps may do a whole lot of good for you. With our ever-busy lives, we compromise our happiness and well-being. If you make simple and easy changes throughout your daily routine, you can become a more positive and stress-free individual.
