don't stress out!!

It's mid-terms session and everyone around me is a bit stressed with test, assignments and everything else that happens with mid-terms. The last few weeks for me have been a bit stressful.. Thats school for you i guess. Over the years, I have formed different habits to help reduce my stress. Interesting enough a majority of my habits to destress are centered around media. This class has made me aware just how much I use media and every week I become a bit more shocked how often i use media everyday.

So here are a few of my habits,

First,  Netflix.. this can be both a curse and a blessing. Netflix gives me away to escape for a few minutes from my stresses and focus on something else. Giving my brain a rest and allowing it to recharge. On the other hand, I find myself wasting a lot of time and staying up way to late.

Second, Music. I've already written on blog about this but I am a firm believer of having at least one dance party a day... this can make place, in the car, shower, on your walk to school/class. When I feel the stress come, music is usually the first thing I will turn to. 

Lastly, phone a friend.. After those long hours of studying in the library sometimes all I need is a good conversation with a dear friend. Just the other day as I was walking home feeling a bit overwhelmed with a test I was going to be taking in a few hours, I decided to call my cousin. This cousin and I talked my entire conversation home. By the time I got home, I was feel more calm and was able to study focused and relaxed. 

Media is great and its everywhere.. got to love it! I hope you are enjoying this wonderful time of year and have formed your own habits to help reduce your stress.