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-Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress

Feeling emotional and nervous or having trouble sleeping and eating can all
be normal reactions to stress. Here are some healthy ways you can deal with
stress:
● Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories,

including those on social media. It’s good to be informed but hearing
about the traumatic event constantly can be upsetting. Consider limiting
news to just a couple of times a day and disconnecting from phone, tv,
and computer screens for a while.
● Take care of yourself. Eat healthy, exercise, get plenty of sleep, and give
yourself a break if you feel stressed out.
● Take care of your body.
○ Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate
○ .
○ Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
○ Exercise regularly.
○ Get plenty of sleep.
○ Avoid excessive alcohol, tobacco, and substance use.
○ Continue with routine preventive measures (such as vaccinations,
cancer screenings, etc.) as recommended by your healthcare
provider.
○ Get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible; get a
booster shot if you are age 18 or older.
● Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
● Talk to others. Talk with people
● you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling. Share your
problems and how you are feeling and coping with a parent, friend,
counsellor, doctor, or pastor.
● Connect with your community- or faith-based organizations.
● Avoid drugs and alcohol. These may seem to help, but they can create
additional problems and increase the stress you are already feeling.
● Recognize when you need more help. If problems continue or you are
thinking about suicide, talk to a psychologist, social worker, or
professional counselor.
-1. Value yourself:

Treat yourself with kindness and respect, and avoid self-criticism. Make time for your
hobbies and favourite projects, or broaden your horizons. Do a daily crossword puzzle,
plant a garden, take dance lessons, learn to play an instrument or become fluent in
another language.
2. Take care of your body:
Taking care of yourself physically can improve your mental health. Be sure to:
● Eat nutritious meals
● Avoid smoking and vaping-- see Cessation Help
● Drink plenty of water
● Exercise, which helps decrease depression and anxiety and improve moods
● Get enough sleep. Researchers believe that lack of sleep contributes to a high rate
of depression in college students.
3. Surround yourself with good people:

People with strong family or social connections are generally healthier than those who
lack a support network. Make plans with supportive family members and friends, or seek
out activities where you can meet new people, such as a club, class or support group.
4. Give yourself:
Volunteer your time and energy to help someone else. You'll feel good about doing
something tangible to help someone in need — and it's a great way to meet new people.
See Fun and Cheap Things to do in Ann Arbor for ideas.
5. Learn how to deal with stress:

Like it or not, stress is a part of life. Practice good coping skills: Try One-Minute Stress
Strategies, do Tai Chi, exercise, take a nature walk, play with your pet or try journal writing
as a stress reducer. Also, remember to smile and see the humour in life. Research shows
that laughter can boost your immune system, ease pain, relax your body and reduce
stress.
6. Quiet your mind:

Try meditating, Mindfulness and/or prayer. Relaxation exercises and prayer can improve
your state of mind and outlook on life. In fact, research shows that meditation may help
you feel calm and enhance the effects of therapy. To get connected, see spiritual
resources on Personal Well-being for Students
7. Set realistic goals:

Decide what you want to achieve academically, professionally and personally, and write
down the steps you need to realise your goals. Aim high, but be realistic and don't
over-schedule. You'll enjoy a tremendous sense of accomplishment and self-worth as you
progress toward your goal. Wellness Coaching, free to U-M students, can help you
develop goals and stay on track.
8. Break up the monotony:

Although our routines make us more efficient and enhance our feelings of security and
safety, a little change of pace can perk up a tedious schedule. Alter your jogging route,
plan a road-trip, take a walk in a different park, hang some new pictures or try a new
restaurant. See Rejuvenation 101 for more ideas.
9. Avoid alcohol and other drugs:

Keep alcohol use to a minimum and avoid other drugs. Sometimes people use alcohol
and other drugs to "self-medicate" but in reality, alcohol and other drugs only aggravate
problems. For more information, see Alcohol and Other Drugs.
10. Get help when you need it:

Seeking help is a sign of strength — not a weakness. And it is important to remember that
treatment is effective. People who get appropriate care can recover from mental illness
and addiction and lead full, rewarding lives. See Resources for Stress and Mental Health
for campus and community resources.
*Adapted from the National Mental Health Association/National Council for Community
Behavioral Healthcare
-Viola Beach formed in Warrington in 2013 fronted by singer Kris Leonard

alongside guitarist Frankie Coulson, bassist Jonny Gibson and drummer Jack
Dakin. They underwent a line-up change in 2015 when Coulson and Gibson left
the group - opting to focus on their studies at university instead of their music
career. The band's final line-up consisted of Kris Leonard (guitar and vocals),
River Reeves (guitar), Tomas Lowe (bass guitar), and Jack Dakin (drums). All
four, along with their manager Craig Tarry, were killed when their car fell from a
bridge in Södertälje, Sweden, on 13 February 2016. The Warrington band - Kris
Leonard, 19, River Reeves, 19, Tomas Lowe, 27, and Jack Dakin, 19 - and their
manager Craig Tarry, 32.
-Things to do after college-

●
○ Take a Gap Year. This is the traditional path people take after
graduation (or sometimes the year between high school and
college). ...
○ Pursue Your Passion. ...
○ Go to Graduate School. .
-Undergraduate students
All applications for Bachelor’s degrees in the UK are submitted using the
UCAS application website (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). The
majority of universities will only accept your application through the UCAS
system.
Follow these easy steps to apply through UCAS:
■ Register and create your application on the UCAS website

■ Apply for up to five programmes, at the same or different universities in
the UK
■ Complete personal information
■ Include previous educational qualifications
■ Add financial information
■ Write a personal statement
■ Some universities may require additional tests such as the UCAT or
BMAT for Medicine, or the LNAT for Law degrees
You can save your application and return to it as many times as you like before
submitting the final version.
-Animal therapy improves mood

Multiple studies have found that being around animals can improve moods
and reduce the risk of developing depression. Other studies have found that
dogs in particular can support in decreasing the feelings of anxiety and
sadness as well as increasing physical activity
What is the aim of animal therapy?
Advocates of animal-assisted therapy say that developing a bond with an

animal can help people develop a better sense of self-worth and trust, stabilise
their emotions, and improve their communication, self-regulation, and
socialisation skills

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-Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress

● Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories,

-1. Value yourself:

● Eat nutritious meals

● Avoid smoking and vaping-- see Cessation Help

● Drink plenty of water

3. Surround yourself with good people:

5. Learn how to deal with stress:

6. Quiet your mind:

7. Set realistic goals:

8. Break up the monotony:

9. Avoid alcohol and other drugs:

10. Get help when you need it:

-Viola Beach formed in Warrington in 2013 fronted by singer Kris Leonard

-Things to do after college-

■ Register and create your application on the UCAS website

-Animal therapy improves mood

What is the aim of animal therapy?

Advocates of animal-assisted therapy say that developing a bond with an

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