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I chose this video because it talks about something almost every student ever has or will go through multiple times, test anxiety. We hear the three most common reasons why students get stressed before a test, fear of the unknown, fear of inadequacy and fear of the stakes. We learn that the way to get over the first one is by mocking the test environment so it's like you've already completed the test. The way to overcome the second one is simply by treating that semester like it's your training time. Treat it like a marathon, not a sprint and make sure your actively using your brain and pulling out the information you're learning over and over again. The last one is very important, you need to understand that a test and grades will never define you. If you're focusing on building your relationships and following what makes you happy then your still on a good path. Grades ARE NOT EVERYTHING! I liked that this video broke down how to overcome each fear with specific actions, makes it simple and easy to understand for everyone and there's also an easy flow of the video. Like a calm vibe that itself helps calms students down as they hear what they need to do.

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How to Beat Test Anxiety and Take on Exams Without Stress

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This article is amazing because it goes over the causes and symptoms of stress in school from elementary through college. It's specified for the person reading the article. I think it's a great eye opener for people because they can see that they aren't alone in what they're feeling. This article fits with the videos because it talks more about different types of responsibilities and expectations that will cause stress.

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Stress in School | Accredited Schools Online

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Excess stress can cause physical and emotional symptoms in students. See how parents and teachers can lessen stress, plus get student tips for managing stress.

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I chose this article because it simply goes over the basics of what you need to do to do good in school. Even though we've all heard it a million times and it gets really annoying it is still important. This article fits with the videos because it gives steps on how to succeed. Everything is broken down and easy to understand.

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As educational requirements become more stringent in all levels of education, students everywhere experience considerable school stress. This stress can affect performance on tests, participation in classes, and the well being of students everywhere.﻿﻿ Therefore, it's vital for all students to have a collection of effective stress management techniques that work.

Stress-Relief Tips to Help Achieve Success in School

The following stress relief tips and tools for students are vital for minimizing school stress. Use these in your life to learn study skills, prepare for exams and minimize stress levels to make learning easier.

When you find stress management techniques that work for you and make them habits in your life now, you can draw upon these strategies as you face stress throughout your life. For greater success in school and life, master the following.

Manage Time Wisely

It's important to give yourself plenty of time to work on your studies if you want to do well, and you can save yourself a lot of stress if you plan with good time management skills.﻿﻿

Setting up a schedule for study, breaking up your studies into smaller chunks, and other time management skills are essential.

Setting what is known as SMART goals can be an effective way to get things done without becoming overly stressed. SMART is an acronym that reminds you to set goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. By breaking down a larger project into smaller steps, you can progressively work toward achieving a larger goal without becoming overwhelmed.

Get Organized

Have a system of organization for note-taking, keeping track of assignments, and other important papers. Being organized can bring you the peace of mind that comes from knowing where everything is, remembering deadlines and test dates, and clearing your mind of some of the mental clutter that disorganization brings.

Keep a calendar, a schedule, and a filing system for your school assignments, and you'll find it prevents a significant amount of stress!

Create a Good Study Environment

Creating a soothing environment can reduce stress and help you learn.

Aromatherapy, for example, is a known stress reliever, and peppermint essential oil is said to wake up your brain.﻿﻿ Playing classical music as you study can also soothe you and help you learn (unless you find it distracting).﻿﻿

Consider what would make a good study environment for you. Each individual is different, so what works for someone else might be less than ideal for you.

Know Your Learning Style

Learning style theories suggest that people learn information in different ways. You may find it helpful to determine whether you are more of a visual, kinesthetic or auditory learner, as you can tailor your study practices around your particular learning style and make success easier to attain.

Practice Visualizations

Visualizations and imagery are proven stress management techniques.﻿﻿ You can also reduce student stress and improve test performance by imagining yourself achieving your goals.

Take a few minutes each day and visualize, in detail, what you'd like to happen, whether it's giving a presentation without getting nervous, acing an exam, or something else that will support your success. Visualization and guided imagery are the most effective when you can use all of your senses to create a vivid image. Then work hard and make it happen.

Develop Optimism

It has been proven that optimists-those who more easily shrug off failures and multiple successes-are healthier, less stressed, and more successful.﻿﻿ While some level of optimism is inborn, optimism is a state that can be practiced, and your overall levels of optimism can increase as a result. Positive self-talk is a great way to start developing a stronger sense of optimism.

Develop the traits of optimism and you'll do better in your studies and your future career.

Get Enough Sleep

If you want your performance to be optimum, you need to be well-rested. Research shows that those who are sleep-deprived have more trouble learning and remembering, and perform more poorly in many areas.﻿﻿ You can also be more reactive to stress when you are sleep-deprived, so there are many reasons to focus on getting quality sleep each night.

Students are notoriously busy and sleep-deprived, so you may need to go against the grain at times in order to protect your sleep schedule, but it will be worth it both now and in the future. Work your schedule so you get enough sleep, or take power naps.

Learn Study Skills

When you know and practice specific study skills, your entire school experience becomes easier. Learning to stay focused on tasks and organized with your study schedule, for example, can enable you to get more done when you study.

Many of these skills transfer to productivity skills in your career, so they are important to know. Here are some more specific study skills and techniques that can help you improve your performance.

Use Stress Management Techniques

Chronic stress can impair your ability to learn and remember facts as well;﻿﻿ stress management is one of the most important-and most overlooked-school necessities. Some effective stress management techniques include breathing exercises, taking a walk, exercising, and journaling.

Making relaxation techniques, or stress management techniques, a part of your daily routine can help your overall health and wellness and will help decrease the likelihood of going into a state of chronic stress.

A Word From Verywell

A regular stress management practice can reduce your overall stress level and help you to be prepared for whatever comes. The more you identify and practice techniques that work for you now, the more prepared you will be to cope with the challenges you face throughout your life.

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9 Ways to Reduce Student Stress for Better Success in Class

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As educational requirements become more stringent in all levels of education, students everywhere experience considerable school stress. This stress can affect performance on tests, participation in classes, and the well being of students everywhere.﻿﻿ Therefore, it's vital for all students to have a collection of effective stress management techniques that work.

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This article actually gives possible solutions to any student whose feeling stressed out. Some of the tips listed are not only for the mind but also the body. Like yoga for example. I like how it takes it to the next step. This article fits with the videos because it tackles how to overcome stress and actually use it as an advantage to motivate yourself to do better not only for your academic career but also for your personal life and your body.

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School stress impacts students of all ages and backgrounds. Stress for young people "can come from a variety of sources including doing well in school, making and sustaining friendships, or managing perceived expectations from their parents, teachers, or coaches," according to the American Psychological Association. If left unacknowledged and unassessed, school stress can lead to conditions such as headaches, muscle tension, anxiety, and depression, according to the Mayo Clinic. In some cases, the effects of stress can be more harmful to students than what caused the stress in the first place.No one can eliminate all of the external factors that can cause a student to feel stress. What students can do, however, is to manage how they respond to school stress.

Managing School Stress in Kindergarten Through Eighth Grade

Teachers have been witnessing heightened levels of anxiety in students, according to Education Dive. Stress can impact academic performance, attendance and behavior. This guide outlines ways to help K-8 students cope.

Study Planners and Organizational Guides

Having organizational tools in place, such as a study planner that notes when certain assignments are due and when tests or other exams will be coming up, can be beneficial to students who may be experiencing stress from impending deadlines or an overload of assignments. A notebook with segmented folders and dividers that helps organize schoolwork can benefit students who may be stressed because they don't feel in control of their work.

Tutoring and Academic Strategies

Academic setbacks can cause stress levels to rise. While some students can move on from a downturn, others "remain fixated on the setback and have difficulty moving forward," Edutopia notes. An effective way to handle this type of academic stress is to seek help. Tutoring can be an effective method of helping students cope with any academic difficulties they may be facing. Reading has been shown to be beneficial in tackling stress, even if it's not related to a school subject. Citing a study from the University of Sussex, an article from C2 Education notes how six minutes of reading can be effective in reducing two-thirds of a person's stress levels.

Staying Active and Exercising

Exercise can reduce stress by raising the body's endorphin levels, clearing the mind, and improving one's mood, according to the Mayo Clinic. Students can use exercise as a means of addressing and mitigating their own stress levels. The Mayo Clinic provides tips on how to develop an exercise program that can be beneficial to K-8 students. These tips include:

1. Establish specific goals

2. Work out with a friend

3. Change one's routine

4. Exercise in increments

The specific goal for students could be to reduce stress or something more long term, such as losing weight. They could work out with another peer or classmate under parental supervision and find new ways to keep themselves physically active, all while reducing stress.

Speaking Openly About Unique Student Concerns

Some students may face bullying at school or interpersonal issues at home. Individual students may encounter unique challenges and circumstances that defy easy resolution.In these situations, according to a Psych Central article, finding a trusted professional to speak with can help alleviate stress. Speaking to trusted professionals who oversee environments in which stressors are occurring, such as a teacher, school administrator or counselor, can prove to be particularly helpful.

Addressing School Stress for High Schoolers

Commonly reported sources of stress among teens include school, getting into a good college, making life plans for after high school, and financially supporting their families, according to PsyCom. This guide outlines methods that can help high schoolers cope.

Relaxation and Meditation

Several relaxation techniques can benefit high schoolers. These include:

Focus on breathing - taking long and slow deep breaths while disengaging one's mind

Body scan - concentrating on different body parts while releasing tension and relaxing

Mindfulness meditation - sitting in a comfortable position and paying attention to the present moment

Exercise, Yoga and Physical Activities

Similar to K-8 students, high school students can enjoy the stress-relieving benefits of exercise and physical activities. For high schoolers, that could be establishing a regular exercise routine, such as daily jogs or walks, working out in a gym or joining a team sport. Yoga, too, can be beneficial to high schoolers in reducing stress. The Mayo Clinic recommends finding a qualified instructor and choosing a class at an appropriate experience level.

Support and Study Groups

Study groups can be an effective means of reducing stress in teenagers, considering how academic pressures are one of the primary stressors of this population. These groups can help teens discover new solutions to academic problems and overcome difficulties they may be facing in school.Support groups can also be beneficial to teens in dealing with stress and anxiety. Psychology Today provides a comprehensive directory of available support groups for teens, depending on where they are located. For example, in Los Angeles, 14-to-19-year-olds can participate in any of a large number of helpful support groups. Teen Line also offers a directory of support groups for teens facing various issues.

Scheduling Tips and Tools

ADDitude magazine offers time management tips for teens who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that could be helpful to any teens who may be facing stress. These include effectively prioritizing important tasks, selecting needs over wants and estimating how long it will take to complete given tasks. The website Understood suggests additional tools to help teens stay organized, such as a multicompartment backpack and a watch or timer. Color-coding belongings also is recommended.KidsHealth offers ways that parents can help teens succeed in school. Some of these tips are related to scheduling, such as supporting and establishing firm homework expectations and ensuring that teens have time to get a healthy amount of sleep. Creating a calendar and having prioritized lists for certain tasks can help teens avoid and mitigate academic stress.

Hotlines, online communities and additional resources

Oregon YouthLine is a teen-to-teen hotline that can be beneficial to those facing school stress and related pressures. To get help, teens just need to call 877.968.8491, text "teen2teen" to 839863, email teen2teen@linesforlife.org or chat online at the organization's website. PBS also provides a directory of different hotlines and mental health organizations for teens. These include:

Dangers of Drugs, Alcohol and Other Harmful Coping Mechanisms

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers a national helpline that is also available to teens. Their number is 1-800-662-HELP (4357). The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids has a parent's helpline that provides helpful informational services and guidance to parents concerned with their teens' potential or current drug use. Their number is 1-855-378-4373. They can also be reached via text at 55753. The National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens also provides helpful blog posts, videos and infographics that can benefit teenagers who may be facing stress as a result of substance abuse.

Handling School Stress as a College Student

One of the recurring pressures that teens experience stress over is applying to and choosing a college. When those students arrive on those college campuses, they still can face stress and academic/social pressures. This guide outlines resources that can help.

On-Campus Support Groups, Services and Mental Health Resources

Colleges and universities often offer on-campus counseling and mental health services to students. The National Alliance on Mental Illness also offers groups on different college campuses across the United States that can help students who are facing stress and mental health issues. In a 2019 publication, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) published new strategies for addressing mental health support on campuses that can serve as effective guidelines for helping students face school stress.

Online Support Groups, Hotlines and Other Digital Resources

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America offers an online support group where college students can share their experiences with stress and other mental health concerns.

ULifeline also provides a hotline and resources for college students facing stress and other mental health issues. To access these resources, students can text "START" to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-TALK. Depending on where students attend school, there may be additional digital resources available to them for tackling school stress through their college.

Calmness, Meditation and Other Mental Health Approaches

Britannica Digital Learning overviews several calming and breathing exercises that can benefit college students and help them alleviate stress. These include centering breath and "not mine" meditations, as well as an activity called "grounding with the senses."

Verywell Mind also describes how progressive relaxation techniques, self-hypnosis and positive thinking and affirmations can help to improve one's mental health and reduce stress.

Yoga, Exercise and Additional Physical Health Strategies

Yoga Journal provides an extensive list of articles that can help college students use the practice of yoga to reduce stress and increase mindfulness. An article from Harvard Health Publishing dives deep into how various types of exercises, from participating in sports teams to vigorous workouts, help to bring enhanced peace of mind to a person. The article encourages college students to embrace exercise, in whatever form they choose, as a means of reducing stress.

Managing Pandemic-Related School Stress

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 transformed the educational landscape. Students have had to grapple not only with stress related to the pandemic itself but also with new challenges that have arisen from transitioning to remote education.

For students and educators who are facing stress or mental challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the following resources and organizations may prove beneficial:

Local mental health resources: The American Psychological Association provides a directory of helpful tips and resources for COVID-19-related mental health concerns.

Institute for Disaster Mental Health: This organization provides tools and strategies for coping with stress, anxiety, and mental health concerns related to the pandemic. Some tips include focusing on what one can change, choosing news sources carefully, and managing anxiety by breaking problems down into manageable chunks.

Leadership guidelines and suggestions: For those who hold leadership positions, such as educators and administrators, the American Psychological Association provides helpful tips for guiding individuals through this time of stress and uncertainty.

Social media guidance: An article by the American Psychological Association notes how prolonged social media usage and exposure can create more anxiety than traditional forms of media. Understanding and mitigating the effects of social media can help students through this difficult time.

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School Stress Management for Students of All Ages | Wake Forest University

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School stress impacts students of all ages and backgrounds. Stress for young people "can come from a variety of sources including doing well in school, making and sustaining friendships, or managing perceived expectations from their parents, teachers, or coaches," according to the American Psychological Association.

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I chose this video because I myself struggle with not procrastinating. He explains that motivation is hurt the most by our impulses. Everything that we'd rather be doing then whatever assignment we have serves as a distraction. We get motivation from thinking about the reward but also the consequences. But when the consequences aren't that high, neither is our motivation. Which just makes the hole we're already in deeper and deeper. People also like to use the excuse that they just can't get themselves to do the work but in reality, they just aren't willing to lay the groundwork and create the systems they need to set them on the right path.

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When You Just CAN'T Motivate Yourself to Study, Consider This - College Info Geek

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I chose this video because I am almost always overwhelmed between all my responsibilities. I try to do at least one to two productive things everyday just to be able to say I did something useful that day. In this video we go over three steps to getting your healthy life style back. The first is to stop sprinting in your life none stop. It's okay to sprint for a little bit to be able to reach your goal but after you did you need to slow down again and get back to your regular routine. Which brings us to step number two. Don't let your routines fall between the cracks. Make sure you stick to them so you still have time to do the things that are good for your happiness and your body. And lastly, make a list of your priorities and learn to say no. As you progress in life, more and more opportunities will present itself but you will burn out if you say yes to every single one. It's simply too much. I really liked this video because I relate to it the most.

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How to Stop Being Constantly Overwhelmed