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While I don't have a cat, I have always loved petting cats because it brings me so much joy. I think if I had a cat or a dog to pet during work breaks, I would be at least x2 happier and it would prevent burnout and stress. Petting a cat is like a reset of the body and mind for me. To implement this strategy get a cat!

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Whenever I'm feeling stressed, I always just run a quick errand with friends or FaceTime them! It generally calms me down, and I get to have some fun! Sometimes I'll do work for an hour and then FaceTime my friend for like 30 minutes as a break.

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Whenever I am feeling overwhelmed, I like to go outside and treat myself to a matcha. Today I decided to go do my homework outside on Lake Austin at Mozart's. I am able to unwind and just listen to music while also feeling productive and doing different tasks. I love doing homework and studying outside because it gets me in a good mood and allows me to really be productive. I feel as though this prevents burnout as it allows me to enjoy my work more.

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Whenever I am really stressed, I enjoy watching past Formula 1 races to take a bit of a break. I've always loved the sport, so it's a fun break from work + the sound of the cars is actually really soothing!

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When I feel stressed I like to take a step back and try to relax before trying to find solutions. In this way, there are multiple TV shows that I like watching like How I Met Your Mother or Gilmore Girls. They always show me that there are bigger problems in life and they can always be solved as I relax!

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Whenever I am stressed, I like to clear my mind by moving my body and going for a walk outside. There is something about the fresh air, the nature and the activity that always makes me feel so much better. Walks give me time to process the emotions I am feeling and allow me to decompress after a hard day. I like to bring my friends along for some good conversation, laughs and company.

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Whether it's a 10 minute core workout or an hour-long lift session plus cardio, I find physical activity to be an awesome outlet that calms me down to prevent burnout. I love it because it's basically an excuse to blast music and let my mind wander away from my responsibilities-- while doing an activity that is healthy and will only make me stronger. While it may seem like time taken away from finishing an assignment or studying from an exam, I have actually found that designating time to go to the gym helps me stay on track and avoid procrastination.

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My favorite time at the end of the day is crochet and watch TV time, which feels like the perfect way to be able to relax. I love being able to make something while also watching a show that helps me take a break from doing work or thinking about my responsibilities.

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Whenever I feel so stressed to the point of potential burnout I like to see my baby cousin. There is something so amazing about seeing the light in his eyes when he gets to see family that helps destress everything in my life. I love spending time with him and I always come out feeling better than I did before. Often with a better outlook on my problems. 

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When I feel burnt out, it's usually because I've been overworking myself. Taking the time to cook a hearty meal or simply grabbing some fruit (I LOVE fruit) helps give my body the energy it needs to recharge. I also like to unwind by watching a comfort show (Gilmore Girls or Grey's Anatomy) while I eat :)

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When life starts to stress me out, nothing heals me like some sun. Going out with friends to eat, swim, or shop are all fun activities that redirect my mind and relax me.

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Whenever I feel stressed out, lazy, or burnt out, I like to go outside, and most of my worries disappear for the time being. It just calms my nerves and makes me happy overall. Especially when the weather is nice, my mood can completely shift. Being outside also allows me to think in a calm manner. When my thoughts are all over the place, I can think clearly when outside without being so anxious.

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For me whenever I am feeling stressed out or burnout I decide to freestyle dance, which usually gives me an avenue to let go of stress. I just find time to dance, which allows me to clear my head, especially when it is with other people.

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My dad is one of the most constant and stable people I have ever met, and spending time with him helps me to center myself and relief feelings of stress and burnout. He balances encouraging me to give myself grace with reminding me WHY I am working as hard as I am. I find that I experience burnout more intensely when I get lost in the process and forget the end goal, which makes spending time with my dad even more important to me.

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Lately, I've been trying my best to do better activities besides scrolling whenever I'm feeling tired/burnt out. Reading has been one of my go-to actions. There's something soothing about stepping outside of the anxieties and constant to-dos for a bit, and just getting fully invested in some other place, person, world. Bonus points for sitting outside on a sunny day. Just grab a book (preferably physical--there's the Joynes Reading room at Carothers where you can find physical books + you can get an Austin Public Library as a UT student), find a comfy place to read and try to read for at least 5 minutes.

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When I'm stressed, I play music! This is a picture of a jam sesh my roommates and I had a few nights ago, and it was the best. Music--especially live music--is a great way to reduce stress and take a break.

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I am able to manage my energy and burnout by going on walks and connecting with my environment through movement. Going on walks reminds me that the world out there is bigger than just me and my life, and that thought serves as a reminder for me to keep energized and organized throughout my life and day.

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When I feel stressed or burned out, I like to go for a walk to my favorite coffee shop and grab a sweet treat. My favorite drink has been this strawberry matcha. Although it seems minor, these short walks and small treats allow me to reset, clear my mind, and reward myself for the work I have put in so far.

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When I feel stressed or burned out I love love LOVE going to the gym with friends. I like getting in a good workout session because I feel like as the sweat leaves my body so does the stress. This could also be me going to the basketball courts to play some pick-up games with friends as well, just something at the gym that gets me moving or sweating. I feel like this way I get to de-stress while doing something healthy, beneficial and fun.

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When feeling stressed/overwhelmed, spending time outdoors helps me to combat burnout. Not only is it peaceful and grounding, but interestingly I find that it inspires me to strive for the best version of myself.

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Whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed, I like to spend time exploring Austin. It makes me feel more grounded in my environment and it helps me realize that my problems aren’t as big as they feel.

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Whenever I get really busy and almost start to burn out, I play an online game. It helps me escape and focus on something that I can end quickly rather than something I can't control.

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I feel like my days are jammed packed with school, work, working out, and other commitments. However, something that is very habitual for me is daily time spent with my roommates. We always all hang out in the living room from dinner time until bed, and it reminds me of how lucky I am to live the life I do and how wonderful the community that surrounds me is.

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Going to a Cat Cafe with my friends helps me take a break and a breath away from my busy life because I don't have a cat of my own. This helps me get out of my head and slow down for a day/hour.

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When I am feeling stressed the first thing that I do is text/call one of my friends and immediately go outside. It's so important to take Austin to our advantage especially when life gets overwhelming. It reminds us that we are on a little rock and that our problems are minuscule on a large scale. I often go on walks, go swimming or just sit outside on my patio to get some fresh air and recognize how fortunate I am to live this life. If I am super overwhelmed I also enjoy working out outside as that gets my mind off of things and I feel refreshed afterwards.

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Whenever I feel stressed or overwhelmed, I like to call my Mom. I am from New York, so since coming to college I haven't gotten to see her everyday, but I frequently call her to catch up. She always makes me feel calmer and helps me put any situation into perspective. Taking the time to call her when I feel like I am coming to a point of burn out really helps me collect my thoughts and feelings to refresh my mind.

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whenever im feeling burnt out I like to go on walks and breath some fresh air. implementing this first semester was really hard for me honestly because it was always hot outside or I was just really busy. this second semester I've had an easier time implementing this by making sure I go on a walk at least once a week and hit my 10k step goal!

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I love being outside and I feel like when I am really stressed with school, I spend less time outside. I have been trying to prioritize going on walks especially with the weather this past couple of weeks. Going on a walk around campus once or twice a day is great for my mental health and gives me an opportunity to find peace amongst my busy schedule. I took this photo while I was on a walk the other day!

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Whenever I am feeling burnt out or stressed I usually try to explore Austin. I believe getting off campus with some friends really allows me to forget about homework and just live in the moment. Doing this brings me some joy and makes me excited to visit a part of the city I’ve never seen before.

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To prevent burnout, I make sure to have a trip planned, big or small, whether it’s returning home to Dallas to visit my family or traveling to Mexico City to see my cousins and extended family. Spending time with my loved ones grounds me and brings back my spirit, reminding me of what truly matters. Family time is something I look forward to and can never get enough of. Right now, I’m looking forward to visiting my family in Mexico because they always bring out the best version of me.

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Whenever there is good weather, my roommate and I like to sit outside around the Greg benches and do our work, relax, people-watch, talk, and have a nice time in general. Just enjoying the breeze and clear skies makes me happy, and everything just feels so much less stressful.

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I have been playing music for as long as I can remember - primarily guitar and piano. Whenever I am knee-deep in work or feel stressed, I find that a quick break on the ivories usually fixes me right up. Music is a great outlet for re-grounding myself and getting lost in something other than my own thoughts. Nothing better than the world going blank and being taken over by music.

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After a long week of class work (especially during exam season), I like to reward myself and go out with friends on the weekends, especially with food (not shown in image, but I have a top tier taste in food). This gives me motivation over the week as well as something to look forward to, so I have no other option but to move forwards! It also allows me to relax and remove all the stress from the week so I can be fully prepared for whatever the next week has in store for me....

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Listening to music and coloring is always my favorite way to decompress and ensure that I am able to find a few moments of peace.

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When I am stressed or feeling burnt out. I like to stop and ask a friend to hang out. I always end up laughing the whole time and forgetting about what made me stress in the first place!

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Workout classes! I love working out with friends to prevent burnout, but classes are my favorite because they give me such a strong sense of community.

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i prevent burnout by watching light hearted tv shows/movies. one way i implement this is by reserving the time i have in between work and org meetings to watch netflix. 