Dealing With Stress

University and College is stressful, there's no doubt about it. With so many things to worry about, sometimes it seems like all the stress just piles up until you finally crack.
Don't worry, just breathe, and know that it'll all work out.
Here's some tips about dealing with stress... Whether you're in school or not I think they'll be helpful for everyone.

Don't Stress About Stress
I've done it before, and there's a good chance that you have too. Sometimes we just get so stressed that we start stressing about being stressed. (How did I managed to write stressed 3 times in that sentence?) Freaking out about everything you need to do it's not going to help, and it probably won't make you feel better. The first step for getting rid of stress is just taking a big breath and calming down.

Figure Out What Needs To Be Done
Make a list of what all needs to be done, in order from the closest thing to the farthest away. Also, rate these things based on importance and how long they're going to take you. Divide and conquer! This way you'll be able to have a clear idea of what you need to do, and when.

Plan Ahead
I've mentioned it so many times before, but I'm still going to say it again. GET A WALL OR DESK CALENDAR. Or agenda. Whatever works for you. When you are told a date that something is due, write it down. At the beginning of every week, check to see what you have coming up in the next week or two.

Stress Ball or Glitter Jar
A simple way to help relieve stress is getting a stress ball. If you don't want to buy one, they're super easy to make! Just get a balloon and fill it with flour, and then tie the end! Simple as that. Something else that you can use is a glitter jar. A glitter jar is a jar filled with water and sparkles. Whenever you get really worked up about something, you shake it (like a Polaroid picture) and then you watch it until the glitter has settled - by then you might have been calmed down.

It Can't Be All Work And No Play
Yeah, it may seem like if you work for the next 2 weeks completely on your work then it'll get it out of the way and then you can have fun... But we know that's not going to work. If you don't include having fun into your routine once in a while, it'll just suck. Having fun is a good way to get rid of stress, so make sure to leave some time for hanging out with friends.

Find Something That You Like To Do
Whether you like to listen to music, run, dance, sing, knit, paint, read, or anything else - find something. When you're enjoying something, then you're more likely to be relaxed while doing it. Doing this can be an excellent distraction, and sometimes that's all you need, a little something to distract yourself. Experiment and find something that you're passionate about, and use this to your advantage.

Sometimes All We Need Is A Good Cry
While crying isn't going to help the situation, sometimes it can help us feel a little bit better inside. Personally, I'm the type of person that sometimes breaks down and cries when they get really frustrated with something. Don't be afraid to cry, it's not a sign a weakness. Just remember that when you're done with your tears, start again and keep going.

Talk To Someone
Sometimes just talking to someone about your problems can make you feel better. Call up your parents or your friend, your boyfriend or girlfriend. A nice rant session can do wonders. You never know, someone else might had a different perspective on something that could help you deal with your problems.

With all the stress in our lives, sometimes we just need to take a step back and collect ourselves. Everyone gets stress, it's nothing to ashamed about!
You got this, now show the world what you can do.