To make the most of our learning, we need to manage our stress and anxiety. There are numerous ways to relieve study stress and boost your learning potential.
1. Exercise:
Getting enough exercise is one of the most important things you can do to combat stress. It might seem contradictory, but putting physical stress on your body through exercise can relieve mental stress. It can also help to practice breathing and stretching exercises as you study.
2. Time management:
This may sound a little off-track, but to get the most out of your study time and make it as stress-free as possible, creating a study timetable is essential. Planning your studying a week or month in advance is ideal, as you’ll know exactly what you need to do, and that you’ll have the time to cover everything you need.
But even if you have less time than you’d like, creating a timetable will help make sure you fit the most important tasks into the time you have left. Make sure you factor in breaks and relaxing activities too, and be sure to mix it up so you don’t spend all day studying the same subject – you’ll just get bored!
3. Soothe yourself with a fragrant aroma:
Using essential oils or burning a scented candle may help combat stress and anxiety by stimulating the pleasure centers of your brain.
4. Reduce your caffeine intake:
Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and energy drinks. High doses of caffeine have been found to increase anxiety.
5. Try laughing:
It’s hard to feel anxious when you’re laughing. It’s good for your health, and there are a few ways it may help relieve stress:
- Relieving your stress response.
- Relieving tension by relaxing your muscles.
- Try watching a funny TV show or hanging out with friends who make you laugh.
6. Music:
Listening to music can have a very relaxing effect on the mind. Slow-paced instrumental music can induce a relaxation response by lowering your blood pressure and heart rate as well as calming your stress hormones
Stay stress-free!
Also published on Medium.