Ever been stressed out?
I've been pretty stressed lately. I've been really sick for the last couple of weeks, have had added responsibilities with a new club I started, and tests are coming up next week. Feeling stressed is a weird feeling for me because I'm usually never stressed out. But I guess I can't be this super human who is immune to stress.
So I've been trying to figure out how to deal with it. I found two solutions I've been applying lately.
1) Squeeze Happiness
2) Use a daily planner
Squeeze Happiness. It's made life so much better. Yes, I could stress out 24/7 about life, but I decided to enjoy my time even if I have a lot to do while being sick. So I've taken some time to hang out with friends, play soccer (probably not the best idea since I'm sick), and go the temple to keep up that spirit happy and lively. It's been working. It's taken time away from responsibilities I need to do, but my mind has had enough rest to work more efficiently.
Use a daily planner. And I've been keeping a daily planner. I used one last semester and life was great. I thought I didn't need one this semester, and I really haven't until now. But keeping my assignments and responsibilities organized has helped my mind rest a bit more. It's been nice to have things written down so that I don't need to think about everything I need to do 24/7.
I guess I'll continue to keep a daily planner from now on, whether I'm sick or not. It's just been really nice to know what I have to do and when I have to do it, without thinking too much about it. And I'll continue to "Squeeze Happiness." Just taking advantage of good, healthy, entertaining things I can do for leisure to give my mind a little rest every now and then.
I really like this. Finding joy in every moment is super important! I also really like using a planner. It seems like something so small, but it really does help a ton!
ReplyDeleteI like that you talk about the use of a daily planner! It's important to write things down or we'll forget them.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with using a planner--personally, I cannot live without mine! I'm glad that you have found them to be helpful in reducing your stress levels. I also really liked your idea of "squeezing happiness". I feel that it is so easy to immediately cut out the social aspects of life when our schedules become really demanding, but sometimes, time with good friends is exactly what we need!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if anyone could go through life without being a little stressed. I have also found that taking a little time out of my busy day to do something I enjoy helps. When I take time to do fun stuff, I lose time to do the things that I need to do. The fun stuff makes me more efficient when I go to do the necessary tasks in my day. I think it is so important to have a plan when stress comes on, because it's not about how stress comes on but how you handle it.
ReplyDeleteWriting things down saves my brain. Each week before Monday, I write out my assignments for the week in my Reminders app. I put them on the day I am going to do them and then I check them off! It keeps me on top of things and that helps to reduce stress for me. I agree with your writing things down sentiment.
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