Is
stress taking its toll on you?
Rachel Duff, posted Oct. 12, 2006
“Stress
is a part of my every day life,” said Jessica Tuttle,
senior at MU. According to ivf.com, one way to manage stress
is to allow oneself some down time. Down time can be taking
little breaks to get away from the stressors, or it can be
doing something enjoyable for a short amount of time.
“I
take an hour each day to myself. It’s very important
to do that because it gives me time to relax and not be so
stressed out. I also get to be alone,” said Tuttle.
It’s
very important to rest at the end of the day or week, according
to mindtools.com. It’s also important to take leisure
time. That time balances out the stress student’s experience.
“My
down time is extremely important. It definitely keeps me sane.
I’d probably lose my mind without that time to myself,”
said Lydia Priebe, freshman at MU.
According
to mindtools.com, it’s also really important to make
sure these things students do in their leisure time are things
they enjoy that can be restful. Mindtools.com says slow physical
activities are good for these leisure activities.
“I
go work out every morning to relieve my stress. I really notice
if I don’t because I get really grouchy,” said
Tuttle.
Sleep is also an important factor in down time. According
to mindtools.com, students need about eight hours of sleep
a night. If students are regularly short on sleep, it takes
a toll on their concentration levels. It lowers their effectiveness
and causes more stress.
