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Making the Grade in Handling Stress:
Just three months
ago, you were standing on stage, receiving your high school diploma.
The thrill of completing your high school education seems like a distant
memory, now that you are completing your first month at college. While
you were excited about starting classes, you never anticipated the
amount of stress you would encounter. At times, you might feel as
if you will be buried alive by stress.
You should know that the feeling
of being stressed out is nothing unusual for a college student. To
begin with, it might be your first time away from home. You miss your
parents, your brothers and sisters, your friends. You miss the comfort
of the family dwelling, the commemoration of birthdays and other special
events. You might even miss the extra-curricular activities you enjoyed
at your high school.
There is the stress of trying to
do well in academically challenging college classes. You might feel
overwhelmed by the amount of reading you have to do. You might not
have developed strong study skills in high school, leading to greater
stress at college. You may even find it difficult finding a place
to study—especially if you’re not used to spending long
periods of time in the library.
You might also be dealing with the
stress of having to live with roommates for the first time. Your roommates
might not share your values, your interests, or even your sleeping
patterns. If you have more than one roommate, you might feel outnumbered.
If you were an only child, you might not be used to the stress involved
in sharing a bathroom or a common study area.
Also, you might be dealing with the
stress of your first serious relationship. You might not know how
to handle conflict effectively. And you might be wondering whether
you have become too serious too soon with your boyfriend or girlfriend.
Also, finding the time to spend together can be a real challenge,
given all the other demands on your time.
You might also be stressed out by
the part-time job you have to work in order to support your studies.
Your duties might be demanding, and the hours you have to put in may
be interfering with your sleep. You might also be dealing with the
stress of having to get along with difficult co-workers.
There is no way to eliminate all
the stress involved in attending college. This time of your life will
be inherently stressful, no matter how you try to streamline your
schedule. However, there are some effective techniques you can use
to reduce your stress level so that the pressures do not seem so overwhelming.
To begin with, you need to develop
effective time management techniques. This means creating a schedule
and sticking with it. Be sure to build some relaxation time into your
schedule. That way, you can ensure that you are getting an appropriate
amount of rest and exercise.
One thing that can add to your stress
level is weight gain. College is famous for the “Freshman 15,”
or adding 15 pounds to one’s frame during the first year of
classes. In order to combat this, try to eliminate unhealthy snacks
such as potato chips and cookies. Try to limit your diet to lean meats
and fish, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Try whenever possible
to avoid eating at parties. And don’t overindulge in alcohol,
which can add an appreciable amount of weight. In this way, you can
try to protect yourself against excessive weight gain.
College is one of the most memorable
periods in anyone’s life. The knowledge you gain can be incredible.
You can forge friendships which will last a lifetime. You might find
your mate, or develop a life-long hobby. And yet, college is a time
fraught with tension. You have to please your professors, your roommates,
your friends, and employers. You have to take on adult responsibilities
for the first time, such as paying your bills. Each day is filled
with a myriad of stresses. However, by building in appropriate coping
techniques into your daily schedule, you can develop the skills you
need to handle stress effectively. In the end, you might earn a grade
of A for your stress management ability.
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