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Transfer- mation 2014: Stress Management Techniques

Transfer- mation 2014: Stress Management Techniques. Presented by Juan Nunez & Megan Ritt (HWC). College Students and Stress. Homework Studying Other obligations: Work Family Social opportunities Clubs, religious activities, sports, etc The key?

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Transfer- mation 2014: Stress Management Techniques

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  1. Transfer-mation 2014:Stress Management Techniques Presented by Juan Nunez& Megan Ritt (HWC)

  2. College Students and Stress • Homework • Studying • Other obligations: • Work • Family • Social opportunities • Clubs, religious activities, sports, etc The key? Work/life balance and coping techniques

  3. The Mayo Clinic’s website identifies some benefits of reducing stress, including… • Allowing your body’s “alarm system” to cool down • Reducing the risk of some serious health problems • Can help improve relationships • Can help you enjoy life!

  4. Time Management • Make a schedule for yourself that includes • Work and class schedule • Any weekly obligations (such as sports teams, church attendance, etc) • Sleep! (whew!)

  5. Scheduling • Then add in other elements that are important to you. • Homework • Visiting a tutor and/or office hours • Gym • Social time (such as time to hang out with friends or visit family, etc)

  6. But I only have tonight to write my ten-page essay!

  7. Try 45/15s (or 20/10s) • Set a timer, and spend 45 minutes on task. • Once the timer goes off, take a break and do ANYTHING you want for 15 minutes. • Take a walk • Check Facebook • Make a sandwich • Whatever feels like a break to you! • Once your 15-minute break is up, re-set the timer for another 45 minutes on task. (You can also do 20/10s, 15/5s– whatever works for you!)

  8. If you do only one thing… • After you check Facebook in the morning, check Blackboard next. Do this every day for two weeks, and it will become a habit. • Now that you’re checking Blackboard every day, it’s much easier to feel caught up with your classes.

  9. Communication Styles • How can we avoid stressful situations via successful communication? • Presenter: Juan Nunez

  10. Physical Relaxation: Guided Meditation and Desk Yoga • Simple techniques to ease physical stress • Presenter: Megan Ritt • Tips: • Keep breathing! • If anything is uncomfortable for you, stop.

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