Mckay's a stress abiding citizen
With a new month at the helm of our college boat, stress is on the rise. Projects, essays, tests, anything that can get that blood pressure rising is working in full. You might find that your professors have a ruthless grip on your time management abilities and we all know your enemy is procrastination. Worry not friends, there are plenty of methods to help relieve you. I know what you're thinking, but that method involves two people, here are some exercises you can do on your own.
Blow it off. Since breathing comes naturally, deep breathing is often overlooked as an exercise, but it's an excellent stress reducer. Breathe in to the count of four and hold it for two counts. Then exhale to the count of four. Take two to four deep breathes several times a day.
Get up and stretch. As the movie Zombieland put it, tip number four: Limber up. Add to your stretches by taking the time to learn a few yoga positions, which you can probably find on Youtube. What CAN'T you find on Youtube!?
Take a short walk after lunch or with a coffee break. A brisk 10 or 15 minute walk each day is not only physically beneficial but transfers your focus from your problems to the scenery along your route, whether it's the good-looking person in the hallway or the trees in the courtyards (near K building is a nice spot).
Squeeze a lemon. P.T. Barnum said, “When life hands you a lemon, make lemonade!” Squeezing a lemon or an FSU ball is a good way to keep your fingernails from biting into your palms! If you crush the fruit or the ball no more Fitness 101 for you.
Progressive relaxation is especially beneficial when stress keeps you from getting a good night's sleep. Start at your toes and “tell” them to relax. Move to your feet, ankles, calf muscles, knees, thighs and so on up your torso to your shoulders and finally to the top of your head or alternatively down through your arms to your fingertips. Sounds weird, I know, but it works.
Dance. Go to pubs, take a tai chi class or just turn on the tunes and dance. Dancing (not grinding) has a double advantage in that along with exercise, music is a great stress reducer.
So take a chance on your schedule and pencil in some time to test these methods. If they don't work for you, well, lets hope the time you took trying them didn't give your professor a chance to put a big circle for that project that was due.
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
Blow it off. Since breathing comes naturally, deep breathing is often overlooked as an exercise, but it's an excellent stress reducer. Breathe in to the count of four and hold it for two counts. Then exhale to the count of four. Take two to four deep breathes several times a day.
Get up and stretch. As the movie Zombieland put it, tip number four: Limber up. Add to your stretches by taking the time to learn a few yoga positions, which you can probably find on Youtube. What CAN'T you find on Youtube!?
Take a short walk after lunch or with a coffee break. A brisk 10 or 15 minute walk each day is not only physically beneficial but transfers your focus from your problems to the scenery along your route, whether it's the good-looking person in the hallway or the trees in the courtyards (near K building is a nice spot).
Squeeze a lemon. P.T. Barnum said, “When life hands you a lemon, make lemonade!” Squeezing a lemon or an FSU ball is a good way to keep your fingernails from biting into your palms! If you crush the fruit or the ball no more Fitness 101 for you.
Progressive relaxation is especially beneficial when stress keeps you from getting a good night's sleep. Start at your toes and “tell” them to relax. Move to your feet, ankles, calf muscles, knees, thighs and so on up your torso to your shoulders and finally to the top of your head or alternatively down through your arms to your fingertips. Sounds weird, I know, but it works.
Dance. Go to pubs, take a tai chi class or just turn on the tunes and dance. Dancing (not grinding) has a double advantage in that along with exercise, music is a great stress reducer.
So take a chance on your schedule and pencil in some time to test these methods. If they don't work for you, well, lets hope the time you took trying them didn't give your professor a chance to put a big circle for that project that was due.
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
