{"id":250,"date":"2011-02-16T14:54:00","date_gmt":"2011-02-16T19:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/orientation-ambassadors\/2011\/02\/16\/stressing-out-already-relax\/"},"modified":"2011-02-16T14:54:00","modified_gmt":"2011-02-16T19:54:00","slug":"stressing-out-already-relax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/orientation-ambassadors\/2011\/02\/16\/stressing-out-already-relax\/","title":{"rendered":"Stressing out already??? Relax!!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Not even a full month into the semester and everyone is already feeling the stress creep out it&#8217;s ugly little head. How is this happening already?! Well, adjusting from a month off of schedules and homework can seem pretty difficult. Some people come in refreshed from break ready to start anew, and others may feel a little over-whelmed.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I&#8217;ve been feeling the stress of this semester and I need to find ways to just relax! I&#8217;ve been doing some research and I found some ways to stay &#8220;cool&#8221; for the semester.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Fun Tip: <\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plan a weekend get away with your friends. Getting out of your environment can really reduce your stress level.<\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Get together with some people you haven&#8217;t seen in a while. Make plans to visit your family or grab lunch with a pal from last semester that you haven&#8217;t seen around.<\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Do something for yourself. If you like dancing, go crazy in your room. If you like shopping, head to the mall for a window-shopping session.&nbsp; If you like movies, treat yourself to a movie and your favorite snack.<\/li>\n<li>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Have dessert. I wouldn&#8217;t recommend in every meal, but every once in a while&#8230;indulge yourself in something sweet.<\/li>\n<li>Listen to a power playlist of feel good music. Here&#8217;s my feel good songs.<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><b>&nbsp;P!nk&#8217;s Raise Your Glass<\/b> &gt; http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XjVNlG5cZyQ<\/li>\n<li><b>Chris Brown&#8217;s Yeah 3X<\/b> &gt; http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3mC2ixOAivA<\/li>\n<li><b>N*Sync&#8217;s Tearin Up My Heart<\/b> &gt; http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I0lv5llZaS8<\/li>\n<li><b>Destiny Child&#8217;s Say My Name <\/b>&gt; http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sQgd6MccwZc<\/li>\n<li><b>Flo Rida&#8217;s Club Can&#8217;t Handle Me Right Now<\/b> &gt; http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SgM3r8xKfGE<\/li>\n<li><b>Bruno Mars&#8217; Just the Way You Are<\/b> &gt; http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LjhCEhWiKXk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;&nbsp; *Trust me, it&#8217;s a feel good list. Send us your feel good list if you have specific songs you like to jam out to when you&#8217;re having a crappy day.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small\">When I was looking up&nbsp; relaxation techniques, I stumbled across the Mayo Clinic&#8217;s website on relaxation. Here&#8217;s there tips:<\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small\">Try <b>autogenic relaxation<\/b>. This is a technique where you use visual imagery and body awareness to reduce your stress. You can repeat&nbsp; words or suggestions to help you relax. Imagine some place you find peaceful and then focus on your breathing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small\">&nbsp;Try <b>progressive muscle relaxation<\/b>. This technique is when you tense up your muscles one at a time and release them one at a time. This causes you to become aware of muscle tension and relaxation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small\">Try visualization. Sit or lie somewhere peaceful and close your eyes. Imagine yourself in a very calm, peaceful setting and let yourself feel all of the sensations of this place. If your visualizing a beach, feel the sand, hear the waves, smell the salt water. Bring yourself to a calm visual and take a journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span>&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To see more about these techniques and other relaxation tips, go to http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.com<\/span>.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>And if you are still feeling the stresses of this semester after trying your best, remember there are always resources available to you.<\/p><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Head to your Resident Advisor or ask an Orientation Ambassador if they can help you out.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the Counseling Center to talk to someone about your stress.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>They are located on South Campus, McGauvran Student Center, 3rd Floor across from Health Services. You can walk in to make an appointment or call&nbsp; 978-934-4331. They&#8217;re open weekdays from 8:30am to 5pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>Head to the Rec Center to blow off some steam.<\/li>\n<li>Talk to your advisor if your course load in over-bearing.<\/li>\n<li>Join a club to start doing something you love.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>There are a ton of different ways you can reduce your stress!!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Have a good, stress-free week!!<\/div>\n<div>&#8212;Ashley<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Not even a full month into the semester and everyone is already feeling the stress creep out it&#8217;s ugly little head. How is this happening already?! 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