HOW TO MANAGE BAD STRESS
• Count to 10 before you speak• Take 3 to 5 deep breaths• Walk away if possible and go back to it later• Go for a walk• Break down big problems into smaller parts and tackle it in
pieces• Listen to music• Journaling• Mindfulness• Physical activity• Do something you enjoy• Take breaks when doing academics• POSITIVE SELF-TALK
POSITIVE SELF-TALK
• Negative thoughts and behaviors cause bad stress• If you change these
thoughts into something to feel good about, then bad stress will turn into good stress and you can do great things with this
BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS
• Increase focus • Improve sleep• Help prioritize tasks• Reduce stress and anxiety• Increase work efficiency
DIFFERENT WAYS TO PRACTICE MINDFULNESS
• One minute breathing• Writing down all of your thoughts• Guided mindfulness exercise• Free apps for mindfulness