Resources: Stress
Try as you might to avoid, stress is a inevitable factor of college life. Some of us college students are not only juggling several classes, but we might have a family, a job or two, and maybe even personal issues to juggle all at once. Plus,with the conclusion of this semester coming up and the impending holiday climax of December, everything can just feel like too much. As we take a look at some stress-reducing resources, take a breather and treat yourself to a nice, calming cup of peppermint tea if you can!Sleepyti.me
Most people already know that not getting enough sleep can leave you irritable, unfocused, and feeling drained - all of which can create or add stress. Sleepyti.me helps you figure out how to manage your sleep time and feel more rested, no matter how long (or short) you actually sleep. If you need to stay up late, but still want to get some sleep and wake up early, simply input the time you want to wake up at and Sleepyti.me tells you what's the best to time to sleep. You can also do the reverse - check what time you'll need to wake up tomorrow if you sleep at whatever time it currently is.
Silk
If you just need to get your mind off of some things and need just a moment's distraction, Silk is a fun interactive art generator you could toy around with. Using the site is pretty straight-forward. Just click and move your mouse around to create a colorful and abstract art piece.
The Thoughts Room
Sometimes when stress is weighing you down, you feel like need to unload. Decompress. Let go of the thoughts that have been weighing you down without fear of judgement. The Thoughts Room is a space where you can do that. Just type out whatever's on your mind and watch as the words burst into stars. The site creator has also made other sites that serve similar sites, like this one that helps people take a breather from social networking or this one where
Online resources aside, simply taking a step back and taking care of yourself can be incredibly beneficial to a stressed state of mind. Some of the best things you can do to help yourself calm down are actually pretty simple. Stand up and do some light stretches if you've been sitting for a while. Take a shower to relax and refresh. Get a drink of water or maybe even something to eat. Spend some time and talk with other people or play with your pets before you get back to work. Stay conscious of what stresses you, but don't let it get you down! However you decide to cope with stress, stay positive! You can get through it.
