Hi everyone,
I hope you are having a great Monday 🙂
So, exam season has come and it’s been super hard revising. I find myself getting distracted or just procrastinating. For example, I started just staring at the wall yesterday (for about 15 minutes) for no other reason than to delay doing my maths revision. But anyway, if you are working productively and need a break to help relieve your stress, maybe try one of these things!
- Go for a run. I can’t stress this enough (notice the joke haha)- running has helped me so much. Whether I’m angry, stressed, sad or just feeling a bit lazy, going for a run has always helped me. Doing sport causes your body to release hormones called endorphins, which essentially help you feel more positive and happy. So, you’ve improved your mental and physical health at the same time- its a win-win situation!
- Shopping. Maybe this means online shopping, but its better to get out of the house. Go out to the local shops, and have a small splurge. It doesn’t just have to be on clothes. Buy some food, but maybe not chocolate. For me, chocolate causes an immediate high, but then a big low afterwards. I learnt that the hard way during last years exams. Does that happen to you? Maybe my body is just weird.
- Read!
My sister always tells me to take proper long breaks from work, but that break should involve doing something non-screen related. I know it seems hard, because usually after doing a couple of hours hard work you really just want to lie in bed and watch netflix. NO. Don’t do it. Maybe just lie in the garden and listen to music, or meet up with a friend.
- This isn’t really to relieve stress, but more to prevent stress from happening in the first place. I found this useful tip online somewhere, called the 888 rule, where you balance your time to eat, sleep and play. Basically, you sleep for 8 hours, work for 8 hours, and ‘play’ for 8 hours. I am trying to start it, but the reason I’ve found it helpful is because it provides structure. And if you’re like me and find yourself getting distracted, this will help prevent it. If I don’t make myself a list of things I need to get done and what time they need to be done by (basically a timetable) they will literally never get done!
- Paint! This isn’t really something I do, because I prefer running, but if this is more your thing definitely try it. Its a really good way to relax and it also exercises different parts of your brain.
- Delete social media apps off your phone during your revision hours! I will be honest, I haven’t quite reached this stage but I’m definitely working towards it! If you delete the apps you won’t be tempted to go on your phone and then get distracted stalking people on Instagram for hours or watching facebook videos, because we all know you click on one Instagram page, and then suddenly you are looking through your mutual friends cousins boyfriends photos from 2 years ago (we’ve all been there).
I hope this helps you in some way, maybe try one of these things in the next few weeks if you are feeling stressed, and let me know down below what helps you de-stress, and what exams you have coming up! Also, to anybody who also has upcoming exams, don’t worry- you will be fine. I believe in you, even if you don’t believe in yourself.
Stay fresh,
Stressed Minty xo
May 8, 2017 at 6:32 pm
Some useful tips on here 🙂 I just wish I could run but I hate it. It’s more painful than a stress-reliever for me.
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May 8, 2017 at 6:45 pm
Hahah I used to be exactly like that- one day I just forced myself and I ended up surprisingly enjoying myself. Thanks so much for taking the time to read! 🙂
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May 9, 2017 at 3:20 am
My exams are also coming up so this post helped me a lot!
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May 9, 2017 at 7:34 am
I’m glad it did- good luck 😊
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May 9, 2017 at 11:44 am
Good luck with your exams!!
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May 9, 2017 at 4:03 pm
Thank you! X
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May 9, 2017 at 2:51 pm
This post is seriously useful for all the students who are stressed by exams. Even I was one in March xD The solutions work, I’ll try those for my upcoming exams. Good post 🙂
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May 9, 2017 at 4:05 pm
I’m glad I could help! Thank you so much for reading! 🙂
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May 9, 2017 at 9:26 pm
Great list! In fact, doing all of those in a day sounds like an awesome way to spend your day off.
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May 9, 2017 at 10:20 pm
Thanks, and that’s such a great idea! It would be a super relaxing day off 🙂
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May 10, 2017 at 7:04 am
I have so many exams coming up and I can’t bear to think about it. I’m done with my written ones but I still have 6 oral exams left:( I might need to use these tips
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May 10, 2017 at 7:07 am
Only 6 exams left to do- wooo! Trust me, you will be absolutely fine xx
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May 10, 2017 at 8:33 am
Yeah that’s at least something😅they’re all just really big exams, very demanding. Thanks, I hope so
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May 12, 2017 at 11:29 am
Hey there!
I’ve invited you to become a part of the new Mental Health Awareness Week campaign. Here’s the link: https://graciechicksblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/12/mental-health-awareness-week-my-thoughts-why-we-need-you/
Really hope you’re able to participate.
Gracie
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May 12, 2017 at 4:25 pm
I would love to- I have exams right now but definitely after they’re over! x
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May 12, 2017 at 7:14 pm
Yay!!! Okay, sounds fine. X
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May 16, 2017 at 11:41 am
Whenever I need to destress I HAVE to make something. Doesn’t matter if it’s baking, or drawing, or paper cutting, or pyrography, or what. I need to make something with my hands. It takes all my focus, doesn’t involve a screen, and at the end of it I have something to show for my work and it gives me a little ‘SUCCESS!’ boost.
This is a great post! Definitely going to try some of these!
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May 16, 2017 at 1:25 pm
That’s is so interesting, and I can see why you do it- it sounds very relaxing to focus on something completely different than the usual!’ Thanks so much ❤️
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May 20, 2017 at 1:59 pm
YES! Going for a run when your stressed is one of the best feelings ever x
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May 20, 2017 at 10:38 pm
Definitely! 😊
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May 25, 2017 at 7:36 pm
Good tips. For me,your pointers help me with concentration on work.
#sweetreats xx http://www.bakingboutiquebirds.blogspot.co.uk
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May 25, 2017 at 7:55 pm
Glad I could help! x
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May 29, 2017 at 6:03 pm
Wow! Maybe if I try one or two, I’ll be able to reduce my stress level……
Thanks for sharing!✨
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May 29, 2017 at 6:15 pm
I hope they work for you, and thanks so much for reading! 😊
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June 3, 2017 at 10:28 pm
Agreed 😃 on reading and definitely shopping 😍 That Darcy meme is awesome 👏🏻😂
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June 4, 2017 at 12:12 am
Hahaha I’m glad you found it funny, and shopping is definitely a great way to relax! Thanks for reading ❤
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July 1, 2017 at 12:09 am
Proper Stress management can gift you relief from stress. http://www.anandadhara.org/stressm.html
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July 2, 2017 at 3:59 pm
great advice 🙂
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July 6, 2017 at 7:03 pm
Exercise is always at the top of my list when dealing with stress. or some alone time to watch tv, read or meditate
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July 10, 2017 at 10:04 pm
meditating is such a great idea! Thanks for reading 🙂
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