The EXAM CRAM

I found this guy this weekend, and as a student couldn't help but not want to share it. So Enjoy :)

And remember NOT to stress over exams.

BREAD

Bread is great. You can toast it, make it a sandwhich, or even dip it. Plus who doesn't love a carb? But  bread is great in another way too, bread can also be an acronym to help combat stress. I've posted ta picture to help exaplain it, so check it out and stay stress free:)

Keeping a Clear Mind

It's harder then it sounds. When something's bothering you, it's hard to keep yourself from not constantly thinking about and agonizing over the issue. This happened to me this week. My boyfriend and I got into a huge fight and for the past three days all I've wanted to do is analyze the problem nine ways till sunday. "Why did he do that?  What should I do, try to make it work or break up?" And so forth until my mind was about ready to explode. So, as a way to cope myself and to help the others of your out there, I decided to do some research on how to keep a clear mind. Here's what I found: (Check out the full site for even more ideas)
1. Massage your earlobes. Doing so moves the tentorium membrane which helps relieve stress
2.If you're like me and can't say no, try this great advice I found. Don't say no, say I'll do it later and don't give a time frame. Then hours, days or even months later, ask if the person if they still need help. Chances are they won't and they'll remember your response in the further and be less likely to ask you for help again.
3. Tell yourself how you want to feel. "I am relaxed, I am worth it."
4. Accept that somethings can't be changed. Imagined what life would be like if the issue didn't happen, and just continue about as so.
5. Make a list of your problems and a plan of action for each.
6.  Look for the shades of gray in the situation. Life isn't black and white. People make mistakes. Learn to accept that and see an issue from all sides.
7. Day dream. Think of something positive that makes you happy and focus on it.
8. Work it out and listen to some empowering tunes.
9. Make yourself laugh. If you're like me and stressing over an argument, imagine the other person in their underwear while you re-envision the fight.
10. Draw with color. The color will brighten your mood and help express your emotions.
Mostly, don't just sit there. Do something, go out, do homework, talk to someone you trust, count the spackle marks on the ceiling, whatever it takes to take your mind off things.
So for all of you out there fighting with a boyfriend, a girlfriend, a parent, co-worker, or just wanting to avoid another one of life's stressful issues, this is for you. Hang in there and stay stress-free :)

The Dreaded AA

We've all been there. You're surrounded by  so much stress that the next thing you know you've got a knot in your stomach, a pounding heart, and worst of all, you can't seem to calm yourself down; you're having an anxiety attack. The pain of anxiety attacks are the worst. You feel helpless and lost, and no one needs to feel that way. So this week I found this amazing blog post (click here!) about how to cope with anxiety attacks. Instead of summing up the post like I normally do, you really should check it out and give this girl some credit. I thought that the post was extremely helpful and well done.  So hope it helps and stay stress free :)