• COPYING WITH STRESS •

• COPYING WITH STRESS •

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It's almost exam season and now that the February half term is over for many of us, it's time for all the unfinished coursework to be rushed and remembered as we rifle through the piles of forgotten text books and revision guides we haven't picked up in months. Yup, it's that time of the year.

I know that I'm panicking now; big time.

I have 3 Art sketchbook projects to finish (and start) as well as 3 Photography projects, plus endless amounts of revision for subjects I have no interest in. Lessons drag and everyone is on edge. So how am I coping with the stress? Well, I'm not. But that's okay - we can't always keep stress under control and it's sometimes good to have a little; it motivates you and is one of the signs that you're working hard and putting in the effort you need to. However, there are times where I'm sure many of you feel like you just need to curl up on the middle of your bedroom floor and cry because you can't cope with school work, and other things that are going on.


So, here's some tips that will hopefully help you to stay unstressed:


1. One thing at a time

Don't try to juggle everything all at once. Write a list or make a schedule to separate out the things you have to do. Trying to cram everything (whether it be revision, work or errands) into the same day won't get it done to the best of your ability.


2. Don't make mountains out of molehills

One of the best ways to make your day and life easier, lighter and less stressful is to not build mountains out of molehills. To not create extra drama, over think or create a problem out of something that doesn't matter much.
So how can you handle this bad habit?
Ask yourself; Will this matter 5 years from now? Or even 5 weeks from now?
3. Ask instead of guessing


4. Disconnect when you need to 

Whether it be when you get home or at the weekend, switch off your phone and get in the zone. I know that if my phone is next to me when I'm working, 99% of my time will be spent 'checking' Instagram or messaging a friend. Don't let yourself get easily distracted, you'll still be able to do these things when you're done.

This can also work the opposite way. If you don't have much to do, leave it for a day over the weekend - I mean, there is two of them!
5. Make sure you take time to do what you love

With the last point said, make sure to take time out to do something you love. So here's the deal - if you're feeling stressed to the point where you can't do any work or concentrate, I am betting it's because you're working too hard. Exams are important and of course the revision needs to be put in, but sometimes it's good to just go out or do something other than work. Meet up with friends for a day, go out with family or find something you love to do and concentrate on that for a while. Chill out and listen to music, play your guitar, draw, paint, blog, run, sing, dance, laugh, craft, sleep... do something that will detox your mind and body and put you in a better place to revise later on.


6. Be here

When you spend too much time in your head reliving the past or imagining the future then it's easy to become worried. Fearful. Stressed out. Choose to spend more of your day and time in the present moment.
One simple way to reconnect with the now if you get lost in the past or future is to just focus fully outward for a minute or two. Sit or stand still and take in everything that is happening around you at this moment. See it. Hear it. Smell it. Think about tomorrow or later in the day about things you're looking forward to. Set yourself small goals.
7. Vent

This can be a great relief and vent to have when you are in a stressed situation. Let your stress and the issue that it comes from out into the light and let someone close to you see it too. Just letting it out can often help you to decrease the stress quite a bit and when you say it out loud then it also becomes easier to see if you are making a big deal out of something trivial.
9. Breathe

Release the stress, calm your mind and body down and take deep breathes. Close your eyes and try to clear your mind for a minute, or really concentrate on a topic that calms you.

 So, I hope this helps you all. I know I feel a little less stressed about my work now. If you need to vent, feel free to comment below to relieve yourself of any unwanted baggage.




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  1. Unknown28 February 2015 at 19:10

    love these little tips, I have loads of coursework to do this weekend so thanks for the advice! x
    Hannah | Heyitshannaah

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    1. Unknown28 February 2015 at 21:23

      Thank you, glad I could help!

      Sara | OHSOSARA

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Thursday 26 February 2015

• COPYING WITH STRESS •


It's almost exam season and now that the February half term is over for many of us, it's time for all the unfinished coursework to be rushed and remembered as we rifle through the piles of forgotten text books and revision guides we haven't picked up in months. Yup, it's that time of the year.

I know that I'm panicking now; big time.

I have 3 Art sketchbook projects to finish (and start) as well as 3 Photography projects, plus endless amounts of revision for subjects I have no interest in. Lessons drag and everyone is on edge. So how am I coping with the stress? Well, I'm not. But that's okay - we can't always keep stress under control and it's sometimes good to have a little; it motivates you and is one of the signs that you're working hard and putting in the effort you need to. However, there are times where I'm sure many of you feel like you just need to curl up on the middle of your bedroom floor and cry because you can't cope with school work, and other things that are going on.


So, here's some tips that will hopefully help you to stay unstressed:


1. One thing at a time

Don't try to juggle everything all at once. Write a list or make a schedule to separate out the things you have to do. Trying to cram everything (whether it be revision, work or errands) into the same day won't get it done to the best of your ability.


2. Don't make mountains out of molehills

One of the best ways to make your day and life easier, lighter and less stressful is to not build mountains out of molehills. To not create extra drama, over think or create a problem out of something that doesn't matter much.
So how can you handle this bad habit?
Ask yourself; Will this matter 5 years from now? Or even 5 weeks from now?
3. Ask instead of guessing


4. Disconnect when you need to 

Whether it be when you get home or at the weekend, switch off your phone and get in the zone. I know that if my phone is next to me when I'm working, 99% of my time will be spent 'checking' Instagram or messaging a friend. Don't let yourself get easily distracted, you'll still be able to do these things when you're done.

This can also work the opposite way. If you don't have much to do, leave it for a day over the weekend - I mean, there is two of them!
5. Make sure you take time to do what you love

With the last point said, make sure to take time out to do something you love. So here's the deal - if you're feeling stressed to the point where you can't do any work or concentrate, I am betting it's because you're working too hard. Exams are important and of course the revision needs to be put in, but sometimes it's good to just go out or do something other than work. Meet up with friends for a day, go out with family or find something you love to do and concentrate on that for a while. Chill out and listen to music, play your guitar, draw, paint, blog, run, sing, dance, laugh, craft, sleep... do something that will detox your mind and body and put you in a better place to revise later on.


6. Be here

When you spend too much time in your head reliving the past or imagining the future then it's easy to become worried. Fearful. Stressed out. Choose to spend more of your day and time in the present moment.
One simple way to reconnect with the now if you get lost in the past or future is to just focus fully outward for a minute or two. Sit or stand still and take in everything that is happening around you at this moment. See it. Hear it. Smell it. Think about tomorrow or later in the day about things you're looking forward to. Set yourself small goals.
7. Vent

This can be a great relief and vent to have when you are in a stressed situation. Let your stress and the issue that it comes from out into the light and let someone close to you see it too. Just letting it out can often help you to decrease the stress quite a bit and when you say it out loud then it also becomes easier to see if you are making a big deal out of something trivial.
9. Breathe

Release the stress, calm your mind and body down and take deep breathes. Close your eyes and try to clear your mind for a minute, or really concentrate on a topic that calms you.

 So, I hope this helps you all. I know I feel a little less stressed about my work now. If you need to vent, feel free to comment below to relieve yourself of any unwanted baggage.




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  1. Unknown28 February 2015 at 19:10

    love these little tips, I have loads of coursework to do this weekend so thanks for the advice! x
    Hannah | Heyitshannaah

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    1. Unknown28 February 2015 at 21:23

      Thank you, glad I could help!

      Sara | OHSOSARA

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