All students from the very kindergarten level to graduate level experience stress. The word ‘stress’ is denoted by a state of mind that is faced by individuals when they are forced to act, adjust or change their ways to bring about balance. Stress is the way a body responds to various kinds of demanding situations. It is caused both by bad and good instances. Stress is considered healthy and a source of motivation. However, when it becomes excessive, it is harmful and harms a student’s happiness, health, personal development and relationships.
Reasons for stress among students
School going children experience stress due to bullies, peer pressure, a student-teacher mismatch, having friends in different class, too many scheduled extra-curricular activities, lack of sleep, improper diet and not enough preparation before exams.
It is often said that as the students get promoted to higher levels, the level of stress also increases. Stress in students often increase when they have to go to university leaving behind their parents. They experience stress when they are left alone in this big world and they have to search for their identity. At the college level, the main reasons stress are identified as exams, improper time management techniques, peer pressure, parental pressure etc.
Ways to manage stress
Stress can be managed by following different techniques. Some of them are as follows:
- Students should learn the art of time management. This can be done by preparing a schedule to study and following it. The entire portion should be broken up into smaller parts.
- The students should organize their notes and keep a track of assignments and papers. This will help to reduce exam-related stress as before the exams; they will have all the material ready with them.
- Students should create a healthy atmosphere to study. Study habits of students differ from one another. Some students prefer complete silence and tranquility to study while others need music to concentrate better. Each student should diagnose the technique that is best for him/her.
- Students should determine the learning style that is the most suitable for him or her. Some prefer visual while some students are kinesthetic or auditory learners. Knowing what kind of learner you are and creating a tailor made study program will help the students battle with stress.
- Students should also adopt stress-busting techniques like visualization, deep breathing, meditation, imagery, muscle relaxation and yoga. Moreover, the student should be optimistic which will help them to be healthier and less stressed.
- Students should also be taught how to manage their money wisely by making proper budgets. This will reduce their stress levels as most of the students undergo stress due to financial problems. Most of the students end up indulging in over-spending.
- In the end, students should ensure that they are taking proper care of their health by eating proper meals, doing exercises and getting the required amount of sleep. It is recommended that students should sleep for at least 7 hours for their brain and body to function properly.
Students should follow these techniques to ensure a healthy life devoid of any stress even if they study abroad.
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