Feeling Stressed
If you are feeling stressed don’t despair you are not alone!
During exam and revision periods stress and anxiety are common issues for students, even for those who appear calm and confident. For some people a source of stress and feeling like everything is ‘coming in at you’ around exam and module deadlines is linked to feeling you don’t have time. A feeling of control can come from planning your studying and revision in advance and building in relaxing times.
Stress is a natural feeling but too much stress can cause disturbed sleep, sweating, lack of appetite and difficulty concentrating. If you have any of these symptoms think about talking to friends, family, or your personal tutor, Student Liaison Officer or someone or contact the student services.
Peace of Mind is a free and confidential self help website to residents within Central Lancashire (if you're a student not living in Preston use UCLan postcode PR1 2HE to access) offering help for problems such as low mood, anxiety, stress and sleep problems. Peace of Mind includes information and tips, self-assessment questionnaires and ongoing self help suggestions.
How to manage stress
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Accept that there are events that are out of your control
- Talk about how you are feeling
- Be assertive instead of aggressive. Express your feelings, opinions or beliefs rather than becoming angry, defensive or passive
- Exercise regular. Your body can fight stress better when it is fit
- Eat healthy, well-balanced meals
- Learn to manage your time more effectively
- Make time for your hobbies and interests
- Get enough rest and sleep as your body needs time to recover from stressful events
- Don’t rely on alcohol, drugs or compulsive behaviour to reduce stress
- Look for social support. Spend plenty of time with people you love
- Try meditation techniques such as yoga or tai-chi for stress management
