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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UWB chapter.

 

1.     Start your day with a full breakfast 

2.     Find 10 minutes during your day to meditate or listen to a relaxation track (meditation apps are everthing!)

3.     Keep changing your daily routine, meet a friend or co-worker for lunch and allow time to relax & enjoy it

4.     Switch from drinking coffee to a healthier alternative, like green tea

5.     Organize your work by setting priorities

6.     Stop being a perfectionist. Establish an end date to your project and keep to it

7.     Avoid doing more than one thing at a time. Focus on the task at hand.

8.     Develop a support network. Look for a mentor or share your ideas with friends/ family

9.     Reduce the noise level in your environment as much as possible

10.  Always take a lunch break

11.  Optimize your health with good nutrition, sleep, and rest

12.  Get regular exercise

13.  Celebrate birthdays and other special occasions

14.  Avoid negative people

15.  Avoid watching the news

16.  If a stressful situation can’t be avoided, approach it as a challenge. It’s a way to grow and change

17.  Give yourself praise even for the small accomplishments

18.  Follow your hobbies, passions, and interests

19.  Treat yourself from time to time

20.  Learn to express your needs and differences, know when to say “yes” and when to say “no”

21.  Seek out emotional resources that are available to you

22.  Don’t avoid asking questions

23.  Allow extra time to get to appointments

24.  Take deep breaths when you feel stressed

25.  Set aside one day a week for self-care

26.  Write in your journal daily: right when you wake up or before going to sleep

27.  Learn to become a better listener

28.  Wake up earlier than you have to each day

29.  Resist the urge to judge or criticize

30.  Find joy or a reason to laugh each day

Samantha is a current Business Marketing major and Visual & Media arts minors. She loves to write about relatable topics such as dealing with stress and mental health. Aside from that, her passions include yoga, style, & self care!