It’s no secret that Davidson is a stressful place. Sometimes, it feels like everyone is in a competition to be the “most stressed”–all-nighters, last minute assignment submissions, and mental breakdowns are bragged about like they’re achievements. To combat this unhealthy and counterproductive atmosphere, I’ve compiled a list of tried and true things to do to relieve some of your stress (in no particular order).
These items are guaranteed to take you from this:
To this:
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Swim at Baker.
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Ping pong in the Union.
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Running.
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Read a novel for fun.
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Watch that movie you’ve always been meaning to (I recommend Cheetah Girls).
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Lay on the floor of your room.
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Pet a dog.
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Play an instrument.
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Take a long shower.
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Play catch with a friend.
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Make art.
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Sit outside at Nummit.
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Watch funny YouTube videos.
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Listen to throwback songs.
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Go online shopping.
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Go for a drive and sing at the top of your lungs.
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Go to yoga.
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Take a walk down Main Street.
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Eat a quesadilla.
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Iron your clothes.
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Re-organize your room.
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Netflix and chill.
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FaceTime your parents and friends from home.
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Bake cookies in New Dorm.
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Nap.
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Knit.
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Go kayaking.
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Stalk people on Instagram.
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Chill in an ENO.
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Swing on some swings.
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Paint your nails.
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Do your eyebrows.
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Buy plane tickets.
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Make tea for your friends.
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Sit on the lawn and tan.
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Go to Lake Campus.
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Have a dance party with your hallmates.
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Video games.
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Go out to dinner with your friends.
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Prank someone.
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Cuddle.
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Start a massage train.
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Vacuum your room.
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Hold hands and skip with your best friends.
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Go to Target.
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Take a pole dancing class.
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Watch Snapchat stories.
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Balance your checkbook.
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Go in the ball pit.
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