Managing Stress

Managing Stress As we age, we take on more responsibility, and I’ve found that its all too easy to feel drowned and overtaken. I think that before many of you reach the university, it would  benefit  you to prepare yourself for an increase in responsibility and discover ways to manage stress. I’ve decided to list a few ways I manage stress, but since everyone is different, it’s still important for you to figure out what stresses you out the most and how to combat it. 1.  Watch a movie.  I’ve always been quite the movie buff, so watching a new movie or a funny classic always helps me unwind and forget about my troubles (at least for an hour or so). 2. Call my mom.  Whenever something is really pressing down on me, I find it really soothing to call my mom and just listen to her voice. I like to think that this goes back to my days as a fetus, when  my mom would talk to me from outside her belly so I would move around more. 3. Use my hands.  When in a state of distress, I find it helpful to create something with my hands, whether that be a drawing, a fortune teller, or a letter to a friend. By focusing on what Im creating, I start to lose sight of whatever was bothering me. Thats what helps me. I hope these suggestions  help you guys in finding out what helps you, too. ?? Thanks for reading, Indyia Indyia Class of 2019 I’m an Art Foundation student in the College of Fine and Applied Arts, and after Art Foundation I plan on majoring in Art Education. With my degree and teaching certificate, I want to teach children how to use their emotions, thoughts, and surroundings to create art.