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STRESSED OUT? TRY THIS !!!
With a new school yc xi -etting into lull swing now.
you may find yourself constantly on the run. Running
to and from classes, work, school, and social events
may produce undesirable and unpleasant side effects
such as headaches, anxiety, insomnia, and fatique. A
good way to offset all this excess tension is to build up
a habit of relaxation. With Progressive Muscle
Relaxation you can learn to relax the large muscle
groups in your body, thus helping to relieve yourself of
tension and stress build-up.
The method requires you to tense (tighten up and
hold the tension) and then relax the muscle. Everytime
you do this, concentrate on the difference in body
sensations and feelings between the tension and
relaxation. Identifying these feelings will help you
become aware of any tense muscles which you can
relax.
Try to practice this exercise two times daily to
build up your habit ol relaxation:
Right hand and forearm - 2 times
Left hand and forearm - 2 times
Biceps - bend elbow - once
Triceps - arms stretch out - once
Forehead - wrinkle up • once
Forehead - wrinkle down - once
Eyes - close tightly - once
Tongue - press up to tool ol mouth • once
Neck - head pressed back - once
Neck - head pressed back - rolking head to the left and
to the right - 2 times
Shoulders - shrugged up - 2 times
Chest - deep breath, hold it, exhale slowly - 2 times
Stomach - hold it in - 2 times
Stomach - hold It out - 2 times
Lower back - arch it up (not too lari) - 2 times
Thighs - press down on heels - 2 times
Calves - toes forward - 2 times
Shins - toes up and back - 2 tunes
Linda Thiel
Stress Management Peer Health Advisor
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Everyday we are confronted with a variety of
situations that can induce stress As college students
we seem to have more than our share research
papers, mid-terms, living away from home, little or no
sleep, relationship problems, and fear of failure Those
can all work together to compound stress
It’s important to recognize the first signs of stress
and work towards alleviating these stresses
Headaches, increased irritability, upset stomach, and
inabilty to sleep, are all warning signals your body
gives you.
To begin reducing these stressors you can learn to
budget your time, and stop procrastinating! It's also
important to allow yourself free time to relax and
perhaps schedule your day’s activities In other
words, GET ORGANIZEDI Also, of equal importance.
Is to eat a we'l balanced diet and to get enough sleep
By implementing these strategies into your life, you
cannot only succeed in reducing stress, you can
maintain them as building blocks to a healthier
lifestyle.
Diane Lancaster
Stress Management Peer Health Advisor
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