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Reducing By JENNY MCINTYRE I'm never jy.i r~f~i sure if a stress l|H| needs ^ o be at the _ beginning of the semester, When there fctill time to ^ change,or right before exams, when the stn management techniques are need the most. With final projects looming e-v closer and exams right around t Corner, most of us are experiencin lot of end-of-the-semester stress. I there are some things to do to ke your cool when stress really starts burn you out. Stress is the way your body i sponds to demands made on it. Str sors come in all shapes and sizes physical and mental, good and bad ?nd put various amounts of pressi on you. Stress actually has three stages: t stressor (a decision, car trouble, < | ams), how you perceive it (challen or threat) and your response. You c intervene at any of these stages. You may be able to find a way avoid the stressor altogether. You c change the way you think about t stressor: Look upon the situation an opportunity ratner tnan an ods cle. Or you can learn techniques help you reduce your stress after t fact. How many times have you hea someone say, "I have so much to ( I don't know where to start." Ma people find "quiet time" helpful. O f of my old bosses said he could c more done in one uninterrupt* hour than he could all day. Takii time out to get away from the d tractions of everyday life may ma your life run smoother. (Have yi Safety llAA^ fllVV/fl | She a Compare $4 H at the finest s 3 llliir mrj h iiiiiTi 1 m la 1621 MAI H9-6MON-S1 Make a d; If you have or hav< mononucleosis, 01 may contain va i Eai y up to $400 a r a week for mor< 803-2; v c Sero Creating A IMinimum $50 per don a week; 1-1/2 end-of-sem< ever noticed how much more work you get done in the library as opH posed to in your room?) Time management is key in keeping the stressors in your life minimal. ? If you can plan how to work out all you have to do, you've won half the batde of doing it. ? Part of time management is setting goals. You need to know where iss you're going before you start out. ed Breaking up large goals (such as a semesterlong project) into short-term rPI* nn/ilo *?#-* ?* f/>?l vi yvsi uviiLiiuioiivy guaw yuu itti he not quite so overwhelmed, g a When you set your goals, keep a hit few tips in mind: Your goals need to ep be specific, reasonable and balanced, to By specific, 1 mean "Work on paper for History 253" and not "study"; re- when I say reasonable, I mean don't es- set goals so high it will take a miracle ? and a note from your mother to ? achieve them. ,re And balanced refers to both your academic and personal goals. Once you have set your goals, prioritize. De?x" cide what you need to do right now l8e (the world will collapse if you don't :an get this done), tomorrow and never. When you can see what's the most imnnrtant it ic #?aci#?r nnt tr? o#?t ?*?r?'** ? bogged down in the trivial stuff. Positive thinking is one of the ways as to change your perceptions of stres^ sors. This takes no special training, ^ just a commitment to do it. Have you ever noticed that some people always rcl see just the bad things, and have you noticed just how stressful it is to be ?' around them? nv _.. . . ne I mnk about someone that you re,et ally like being around. What is it ^ about them that makes you like them? n It probably has something to do with is_ the way they see things ? everything ke is an opportunity or a challenge, not ou a problem. You can try relaxation exercises to Go out with friends ai I each other. Don't b name, address or pis others. On a first date, plai public place. Let peop ft * ft you plan to De and let that others know. Stick rganic Cotton R \T MlUl'fflg ?rts and Shirts 3 5-$60 (H /T.9S | tores! | IVYSTORE [N STREET AT a TO 1CA W pll ' ^ ate with us. 2 recently had herpes, * measles, your blood iluable antibodies. nonth - in just 3 hours 2 information, call 54-6537. K fogicaLs lealt.hier World. ation, donate up to twice hours to donate. ester stress T help relieve some of the symptoms of stress (more common ones are headaches, fatigue, irritability, insomnia, stomach disorders). Deep breathing, exercising, progressive muscle relaxation, visualization and biofeedback are some relaxation techniques. Some such as biofeed1 back take special training; others such as deep breathing don't. I like visualization as my way to relax. Whenever I start to feel my shouli ders inching toward my ears and my back teeth clenching, I take a couple of minutes and imagine I'm at the beach, lying on the sand with the sun > dancing off my nose and toes. I can feel the heat, I can hear the waves, I can feel the way the sand conforms to my body. I think of the way I feel at the beach ? relaxed, soothed. In a few minutes, all is right with the world, and I can continue with my work with a new outlook. For more information about stress management, stop by Open Door and pick up the package Stress or Success." The Counseling and Human Development Center, in the BA building, offers classes in stress management, assertiveness, self-hypnosis and biofeedback techniques. The Academic Skills Center, in one ; of the houses across from the BA building, can help with one-on-one assistance with study skills and time management. And don't forget the ; P.E. Center and Campus Recreation for your exercise needs. With the semester drawing to a rln?p snmp nf fhp rp?rmrrp? mav hp ~?? ? ?-?" "*?; winding down, also. Be sure to check these out next semester, when your stress management can be proactive instead of reactive. 1 Jenny Mclntyre is a graduate assistant with Health and Wellness Programs. rid keep track of 1 roadcast your I ins in front of i : i ri to meet in a ile know where your date know to your plans. Telephone 252-8393 | ?4 Hours How to Cram fc |j m - ? s x5' for me summer. 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