Stop Stressing During The Holidays, College Guide

College students get stressed during the holidays because they need to do a lot of things for school. But that defies the purpose of having a vacation, right? And so, in this short post, we will share with you some of the tips on how you can enjoy your holidays and still be able to be on track once you get back to the university.  

Create A List Of What To Do   

If there a lot of things that you need to accomplish before you go back to school, make sure that you write it down first. That way you won’t forget it.  

Remember, when you are spending the holidays, it’s easy to forget a lot of things. That’s because you are enjoying your time with your friends and family members, and you won’t be able to remember everything. Make sure that you list the tasks down. You could use your smartphones or even write it on your traditional planner. Whatever works for you should be fine.  

Know Which Tasks Should Be Prioritized   

We understand that there are a lot of tasks to do. But that doesn’t mean that you should do it all at once. The solution for that is to prioritize. See the tasks which are important and have tighter deadlines. Work on that first and then move towards the end of your list.  

Normally, people would rather do the easy task first. But that gives you a false belief that you are being productive. According to experts, you have to start with the hardest task or those that would require a lot of effort. 

Don’t Stress Yourself   

While we encourage you to be productive during the holidays, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t have time to have fun. As a rule of thumb, create a schedule where you can focus on the things you need to finish for school. And after that, you can always have time for your friends and families.  

Come to think of it, you don’t have to spend 16 hours talking to your friends and loved ones. Likewise, you don’t have to work 16 hours for your college proposals or reports. You just need to find the right balance.  

Have Time To Work Out   

If you are living in the dorm, you might not have the luxury of time to work out or exercise properly. But now that you are on holiday mode, and most of you are staying home, you need to give time for yourself to workout and flex those muscles.  

Exercising could really help in terms of reducing your stress levels. If you can walk around your neighborhood or walk your dog or spend time jogging around the block, then that’s all good.   

Break Down Your Tasks   

Who says that you have to work on your challenging report in one sitting? The key is to breakdown your big task into smaller subtasks. This is a technique that productive people use so that they won’t be overwhelmed. 

Eat Healthily   

Obviously, it’s a season for a lot of feasts and you would see a lot of food offerings. Most of them are not healthy so to speak. And as much as it is tempting to eat all the foods and sweets right on your table, you should be able to control yourself and just learn how to eat in small portions.  

Take note that whatever you eat could influence not just your physique but also your mental and emotional health. And if you are eating the wrong types of foods, it could have a direct effect on how you feel every day. But of course, we’re not saying that you should skip your favorite pizza or burger. You deserve that once in a while. Again, it’s all about balance.  

Talk To People You Trust   

If you think that your semester was too much to take, and you are too stressed, then it is ideal that you talk to someone whom you truly trust. Try to share with them your feelings and your thoughts. And who knows if they could help you.   

Now, if your stress is indeed taking a toll on your health, it might be beneficial that you talk to a professional. They could provide you real advice on how to deal with your stress, and at the same time give you medication if necessary.