Managing Stress & Classwork in November 2024

​By Morgan Wagner, Secretary

It’s an understatement to say that we as students are going through an immense amount of stress right now – finals, job searching, graduate program applications, holidays, the list goes on. Here are some tips and resources to keep handy during the stress of the end-of-the-semester-holiday-season chaos.
1. Check in with yourself: How are you feeling? Understanding where we are at is critical for figuring out what we need and where we need to go. Take some time to self-reflect, whether through meditation, journaling, or another strategy to help clear your head and refocus. Determine what you need - Support? A safe place to vent and discuss your feelings? Exercise? Fresh air? Distractions? All, some, or none of the above are valid responses to everything we go through as students. Check out the following links for more information: 

• Grad School Zen: How Mindfulness and Meditation Can Help with Your Master’s
• 100 Best Self Care Journal Prompts {With Free PDF Printable!}
• Goodread’s Best Books of 2024
• Ashland University’s Free Printable Coloring Pages
• Using Brain Dumping to Manage Your Mental Health
• 30 Moves to Make the Most of Your At-Home Workout
• 95 Ways to Spend More Time Outside
• Grad Resources

2. Stick to your routines: When things start to feel chaotic, sticking to your routine can give you an anchor. Especially in terms of classes and classwork, try to keep up with your normal schedule so you can meet all your deadlines!

• CU-Boulder: 5 Must-Try Tips to Reduce Stress Over Finals
• UNL: 5 Strategies to Help You Manage Finals Week Stress
• Check out your university’s resources: Counseling Center, Library, and Student Success centers can have loads of information and resources for you!

3. Enjoy your break: Take time to relax, refresh, and recharge so you are ready to hit the ground running next semester!