Develop techniques that moderate stress
Dealing with your stress response
- Share feelings with trusted person.
- Brainstorm your stress reducing activities, e.g., walking dog, listening to music, gym, and incorporate into study schedule.
- Rehearse relaxation techniques, e.g., slow deep breathing, stretching to reduce muscle tensions and imagining self in a calm, beautiful place, so that you know they’ll work when needed.
To do
- Breathing exercises (USQ, Current Students)
- Progressive muscle relaxation exercises (USQ, Current Students)
- Tertiary studies – managing stress (Better health Channel)
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Stress and anxiety (USQ, Current Students)