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1. Have positive self talk: Positive self talk can make you have a better outlook on life. When you doubt yourself and your abilities and think negatively in your mind it isn't helpful and stresses you even more.

2. Talk to someone: speaking to your friends and family will make you feel less stressed and happier. Isolation will only make you feel lonlier

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1. Give a pat to an animal
2. Listen to music
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https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/mood-boosting-power-of-dogs.htm

https://www.unr.edu/counseling/virtual-relaxation-room/releasing-stress-through-the-power-of-music

https://counseling.uiowa.edu/self-help/stress-management-strategies/

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1. Exercise
Exercise helps people sleep, and stimulates hormones. This helps to reduce stress because you have a clear mind to deal with issues.
2. Diet
Eating healthy helps your immune system, levels your emotions, and keep your blood sugars at a good level. This helps reduce stress because having a healthy body helps your brain deal with emotions.
3. Sleep
Getting the proper amount of sleep helps to improve your brain function, which improves stress management.

https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-management#1

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Stress Management Techniques:
1) Regular Exercise/Taking Walks:
Taking walks and enjoying the scenery around you can help reduce our stress levels and is a good way to help us rejuvenate our mind and body.
2) Aromatherapy:
Using candles or a diffuser can help decrease stress hormones in our body and can make us feel more energized.
3) Art/being creative:
Doing art such as painting, drawing and coloring can help us feel calm and relaxed, as well as bringing us back to a happy point in our childhood.
https://www.verywellmind.com/tips-to-reduce-stress-3145195

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Stress Management Techniques

1) exercising daily. In times when stress can take the form of aggression exercising can really help let out the pent up emotions inside.
2) Getting enough sleep. Sleep is a time when our bodies can rest and regenerate. It's a necessity to get enough of it on a regular basis so your brain can function how it's meant to.
3) Listening to music. Sometimes music can be a really healthy way of coping. By turning on your favourite playlist you can calm yourself down or even allow the emotions you've locked away out and let yourself feel them.

What would I use?
I would use music the most I think! Because of several different causes sleep is really hard for me so as much as I do try to get enough it's a lot harder. I find music and sound is definitely a comfort to me and helps me work through a lot of my emotions. However, I do enjoy boxing a lot and that helps my stress levels.

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Stress Management Techniques

1. Avoid - taking control of your surroundings, avoiding people who bother you, and learn how to say no
2. Alter - communicate your feelings to someone you trust openly, and manage your time better
3. Accept - talking to someone you trust, forgive, practice self-talk, and learn from your mistakes
4. Adapt - adjust your standards, practice thought-stopping, be optimistic about your situation, and look at the bigger and brighter picture

Source

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Stress management: Learn why you feel stress and how to fight it.

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Technique #1: Identify what stresses you
Try to figure out what personally stresses you out and take note of you respond. You can physically take notes on your thoughts, physical tendencies, etc. This can help you put your worries into perspective and can help you view things more positively.
https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/awake-no1-2020-mar-apr/how-to-deal-with-stress/
Technique #2: Be kind to yourself
When we are stressed, we generally have the tendency to be mean to ourselves, not cutting ourselves enough slack. Being too hard on ourselves actually makes things worse and can even cause us to develop more serious conditions, such as depression. Try to be realistic with yourself: no one is perfect. Try your best to have an optimistic, yet realistic view of your circumstances and of yourself.
https://www.verywellmind.com/tips-to-reduce-stress-3145195
Technique #3: Don't be afraid to get social support
When we're stressed and in our heads, it's hard to reach out for help sometimes. We often don't want to burden others with our problems. Keep in mind though that other people may be able to view our problems in a different light, and can provide suggestions, as well as emotional and physical support. If you are combating serious stress and don't have anyone to go to, don't be afraid to even join a social support group, or talk to a psychologist if things seem unbearable. There is no shame in asking for help.
https://www.verywellmind.com/tips-to-reduce-stress-3145195

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1. talking to someone.
Isolation can have an extremely negative impact on your happiness. Speak to your friends and family - they know you best and care about you the most. Studies suggest that socializing with a friend just once a week can reduce your stress levels and improve your mood as much as therapy or counselling. (source: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/university-life/5-ways-to-manage-student-stress)
2. Get enough sleep.
Take time to relax before you fall asleep. if you study in the same room you sleep in, cover your books and homework, etc. with with a sheet or blanket. Avoid screen time as much as possible. Try to go to sleep at the same time and wake up at the same time each day. Seven to eight hours is recommended.  (source: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/university-life/5-ways-to-manage-student-stress)
3. Reduce noise.
Switching off all the technology, screen time, and constant stimuli can help us slow down. Make time for some quietness each day. You may notice how all those seemingly urgent things we need to do become less important and crisis-like. Take time to recharge and calm down. That to-do list will not go anywhere and will be right where you left it when you return from quiet time. (source: https://positivepsychology.com/stress-management-techniques-tips-burn-out/)

Which one will I use personally?
I think I will likely use all of these tips, but the one I will use the most is probably reducing noise, including screen time. I have a bit too much screen time during the day. Having some quiet time at the end of the day, like reading a book before bed, will help. Also, if I stop looking at TV or my iPad or computer before bed, it will help me sleep better than I have been lately, so it's all connected. :) If I practice all of the tips above I can reduce my stress dramatically.

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Stress Management Technique #1: Meditation
What does this do?
By taking a moment to sit and back and put your thoughts aside, you are allowing your mind to take a break from the issues that are causing stress. This can relieve physical responses and mental frustrations to the stress you are experiencing.
https://www.medicinenet.com/stress_management_techniques/article.htm#relaxation_techniques_and_meditation

Stress Management Technique #2: Exercise

How does this help you?
Not only is exercise beneficial to your mental and physical health, it also gives your body a way of temporary escape from the problem that you are experiencing stress from. You can return to the stress inducer more relaxed and focused.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469

Stress Management Technique #3: Put on some relaxing music/clean

What does this do?
Turning on some realizing music that you enjoy alleviates the heavy pressure of the stress that might be constantly in the from of your mind. It is also said that cleaning helps refresh and focus the mind. It decreases stress and leaves you feeling more organized and relaxed.
https://www.mtabc.com/what-is-music-therapy/how-does-music-therapy-work/stress-management/

Reflection:
Out of these three, I lean more towards the third one.
When I am feeling too overwhelmed I like to put on some jazz,  light some candles and clean. This really helps me clear my head and relax. My mind is given a breather by listening to the music and not whatever is causing stress, and my body is active, not giving me time to concentrate on overwhelming tasks.

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Stress Management Techniques:
1) Exercise daily: Exercising can help you sleep better which can help keep your stress levels low. And exercising can also help you maintain a good mood.

2) Get in the habit of positive thinking: Having a positive attitude is everything. If you're thinking positively, you're less likely to think about the events that are making you stressed out, or you will be motivated to check those things off your list.

3) Be a part of a positive social group: Hanging out with friends is a great way to manage your stress. Taking a break from the thing that's stressing you out is good for your health. Laughing and having a good time is a great way to improve your mood.

Reflection:
I believe that I personally will use positive thinking the most. I try to have a positive outlook on things daily. It helps me get my school work done faster and help me see thing and people in a better light.