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Tense and nervous, can't relax, can't focus
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Stress has a way of gearing the body up to do battle, but too much stress makes it hard to focus...
- Know your stressors. Make a list of the things that are bothering you.
- Know your limits. Take a hard look at your list of stressors. Be realistic about what you can do or change, and accept what you cannot do or change. Don't exaggerate your problems: your parents won't really kill you and your headache is probably not cancer. It's not the end of the world.
- Get organized and take control of your time and your life. Plan short intensive work efforts and schedule relaxation/rewards.
- Do something NOW! Procrastination breeds stress. Pick up your pen/pencil, open your book, write something down, work in manageable chunks, stagger stressful efforts with easier tasks. For example, work on calculus (or whatever) for an hour, then switch to some light reading.
- Burn energy. Exercise, go for a walk/run, dance, stretch, play sports, smile, give or get a hug, tense-every-muscle-in-your-body-hold-then-relax, go out with friends, enjoy your food and environment.
- Meditate and relax. Listen to soothing music, take a warm bath, get a massage, let out a sigh, imagine a peaceful place, take deep breaths, melt into the floor, touch something soft, say something positive about yourself, get some good sleep, and let it all go...
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