studylou: How to be less prickly when stressed We’ve all been there. Feeling so stressed that

studylou:

How to be less prickly when stressed

We’ve all been there. Feeling so stressed that you take it out on other people. I personally suffered from this a lot, because I didn’t know how to cope with stress properly. This little guide is for all of you that don’t know how to cope with the prickly behavior and anger that may come with stress.

Take breaks!

I know how it feels to just want to plow on and not take breaks. The stress gets the better of you and, in the end, you don’t get much work done. You work slower and less effectively under stress so taking breaks is what you should do! During your breaks, you should really look for something that involves you leaving your desk. Things like sports or hobbies will help you clear your head and get rid of some of that anger.

• do your fave sport
  
• walk your dog
• go for a walk or run
• box on wii sports
• scrapbook
• colour in a picture
• bake something
• tidy your room
• decorate your bullet journal
• organise your study materials
• take a nap (20-30 minutes work best!)
• drink some tea
• talk to a friend/sibling
• play an instrument
• dance
• listen to an audiobook
• play with a pet
• make your bed
• trymeditating

Be organised

If you’re all over the place with your notes and aren’t organised, the stress-levels will rise. Keeping a bullet journal or making a study planner will help with this!

• bullet journal masterpost
  
• study planner printable (1)
  
• study planner printable (2)
  
• how to make a study plan
• do your work according to it’s priority
• start studying at least a week earlier for a test
• STAY OFF TUMBLR

Studying = fun

The source of your stress might be the way you’re studying. If you dislike studying or the technique you’re using isn’t working for you, you might feel more stressed. Figure out what kind of learner you are and change the way you study!

• what kind of learner are you? (video)
  
• 8 advanced study tips (video)
• listen to music while you study: x|x|x
• change the way you take notes: x|x

Support system

Having a good support system behind you can really make the difference.I know I can turn to my family or friends if I need to talk about anything. Unfortunately, not everyone has a support system like mine. It’s important to remember that there is always somewhere for you to go. 

• Your parents: they probably know you better than you do.
  
• Siblings: if you’re reluctant to go to your parents for various reasons, you can turn to your sibs for some family comfort
• Friends: they might have different opinions than you and your fam, so they can offer you a fresh perspective
• Teachers: if you’re having a hard time with school, you can go to your teachers for help! most teachers really want their students to do well, so they’re likely to help you
• Studyblr community: the studyblr community is such a nice place to turn to for help. i’ve personally gotten a lot of help for various assignments!

Self care

Looking after yourself is super important!!! Taking some alone time can calm you down and relax you. Taking breaks and self care are often linked, because they have a similar effect.

• meditate
  
• do some exercise
• take a long bath/ have a shower
• diy a scrub
• diy a mask
• nap for a while (here’s an inforgraphic)
• eat something nice (healthy snack masterpost)

Good luck!

I know how it feels to be stressed and take it out on others, but I really hope that this little guide will help the both of us be less prickly! :^)

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xoxo Lou