Is the stress getting to you?
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Finding
yourself in a hectic situation, whether it's forgetting your homework or
missing your ride home, can really stress you out. Are you looking for a safety
net for those days that seem to get worse by the second? Could you really use
some advice on how to de-stress both your body and your mind? Knowing how to
deal can be half the battle!
Check
out these 10 tips to keep you cool, calm, and collected:
Whether
you like full-fledged games of football, tennis or roller hockey, or you prefer
walks with family and friends, it's important to get up, get out and get
moving!
Make
sure to fuel up with fruits, vegetables, proteins (peanut butter, a chicken
sandwich or a tuna salad) and grains (wheat bread, pasta or some crackers),
these will give you the power you need to make it through those hectic days.
Don't
be fooled by the jolt of energy you get from sodas and sugary snacks? This only
lasts a short time, and once it wears off, you may feel sluggish and more tired
than usual. For that extra boost of energy to sail through history notes, math
class, and after school activities, grab a banana, some string cheese or a
granola bar for some power-packed energy!
Some
say that laughter is the best medicine? Well, in many cases, it is! Did you
know that it takes 15 facial muscles to laugh? Lots of laughing' can make you
feel good? And, that good feeling can stay with you even after the laughter
stops. So, head off stress with regular doses of laughter by watching a funny
movie or cartoons, reading a joke book (you may even learn some new jokes), or
even make up your own riddles aughter can make you feel like a new person!
Everyone
has those days when they do something really silly or stupid? Instead of
getting upset with yourself, laugh out loud! No one's perfect! Life should be
about having fun. So, lighten up
Stress
can sometimes make you feel like a tight rubber band ?stretched to the limit!
If this happens, take a few deep breaths to help yourself unwind. If you're in
the middle of an impossible homework problem, take a break! Finding time to
relax after (and sometimes during) a hectic day or week can make all the
difference.
Sleep
is a big deal! Getting the right amount of sleep is especially important for
kids your age. Because your body (and mind) is changing and developing, it
requires more sleep to re-charge for the next day. So don't resist, hit the
hay!
Getting
everything done can be a challenge, but all you have to do is plan a little and
get organized.
Most
importantly, don't sweat the small stuff! Try to pick a few really important
things and let the rest slide? Getting worked up over every little thing will
only increase your stress. So, toughen up and don't let stressful situations
get to you! Remember, you're not alone? Everyone has stresses in their
lives...it's up to you to choose how to do
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