stress

5 Ways To Avoid Academic Burnout in College

Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University

The problem pervades campuses across the nation. Here's how to deal with it.…

October 26, 2022

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Conscious Breathing Is More Important Than You Think

Valentina Palomino, SUNY Old Westbury

A clear mind is just a breath away.…

October 25, 2022

Acknowledging Your Emotions Can Help You Get Over Sickness

Michael Slade, University of Texas at San Antonio

In a weird way, being sick allows you to reflect on your mental state, which can help you bounce back faster from an ailment.…

March 23, 2022

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The 5 Best Outdoor Activities for College Students

Daniela Saffran, Rollins College

Feeling stressed and trapped within the four walls of your tiny dorm room? Get outside and try something new to benefit your physical and mental health.…

December 28, 2021

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How To Deal With Toxic Positivity and Cultivate a Healthier Kind of Optimism

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Being optimistic is great, but sometimes it’s used as a cop-out to avoid handling difficult circumstances.…

November 24, 2021

4 Job Interview Tips for Anxious College Students

Daniela Saffran, Rollins College

Here are some crucial employment techniques to help you decrease your stress levels and increase your overall potential.…

November 15, 2021

A person is sitting and leaning against a wall with their hands clasped to their forehead in a stressed-out position.

A College Student’s Guide to Combatting New Semester Stress

Jake Sanders, Rhodes College

It can be hard to remember to take breaks amid the back-to-school bustle. Here are five creative activities for self-care maintenance that are bound to recharge you…

October 17, 2021

A person floats in a pool with cucumber peels over their eyes for an article about self-care.

The 3 Best Self-Care Rituals for Stressed College Students

Daniela Saffran, Rollins College

Approaching midterms means a sudden onslaught of new worries. Here are three activities that you can do to relieve stress and possibly even combat anxiety and depression.…

October 16, 2021

Schoolyard Serotonin: 5 Ways To Naturally Regulate Stress While in School

Briana Byus, Biola University

The chemical known for bringing happiness to Gen Z is very attainable. Here are some suggestions on how to increase your happy levels in a natural way.…

August 9, 2021

Living With Panic Disorder, or Storm Chasing

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

'The weather is fickle. Its changes are intermittent, as sporadic as the body’s response to raw terror, the visceral feeling of losing control and as volatile as a natural disaster ... The onset of a…

December 8, 2020

Illustration of how one might feel while experiencing creative burnout

How To Be Original When You’re Experiencing Creative Burnout

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Here’s how to find inspiration and rekindle the desire to create for any artistic endeavor, whether it's writing or painting or playing music, after you’ve hit a creative roadblock. …

August 2, 2020