ASU 101Managing stressManaging stress – Prioritize, take charge, be flexibleManaging stress – Develop your skillsManaging stress – Manage your timeManaging stress – Regulate your emotionsManaging stress – Use healthy coping strategies© 2007 Arizona State UniversityASU 101Part 2: Managing Stresswww.asu.edu/asu101Raymond WangProgram CoordinatorWellness & Health Promotion DepartmentArizona State UniversityLast updated 08-21-07 """"© 2007 Arizona State UniversityManaging stressPrioritize, take charge, be flexibleDevelop your skillsManage your timeRegulate your emotionsUse healthy coping strategiesImplement a relaxation practice© 2007 Arizona State UniversityManaging stress – Prioritize, take charge, be flexiblePrioritize Take charge Be flexibleSchool Major Program of study Change majorMoney How to finance school?Work, get roommate, financial aidTake fewer hours per semester, work more, borrowTime managementSchool, work, & familySchedule around school, studiesLeave a buffer between scheduled eventsRelationships What do you value in a relationship?Set boundaries based on your valuesBe open to changing your mind…© 2007 Arizona State UniversityManaging stress – Develop your skillsCommunication skills Reading and writing skillsStudy skillsOrganization skillsTest taking strategies© 2007 Arizona State UniversityManaging stress – Manage your timeUse a day planner and write out your schedule of classes, activities, work.Prioritize responsibilities.Make lists of things to do – use sticky notes.Find a convenient job you enjoy doing (student employment on campus).Don’t over commit yourself.© 2007 Arizona State UniversityManaging stress – Regulate your emotionsRegulating emotions is a positive way to gain control over stress and emotions.Emotions are not bad.Emotions are normal. Examples of self-control strategiesCounting to 100 or saying the ABC’sPositive self-talkThinkingFeelingBehaving© 2007 Arizona State UniversityManaging stress – Use healthy coping strategiesSigns of healthy & unhealthy copingExamples of healthy coping strategiesBe Active! - Take a walk or jog around campusEat healthy foodsVisit the Nutritionist at Campus Health on Tempe CampusGet a massage at the Student Recreation Complex on Tempe CampusRead a favorite bookSpend time with a friendParticipate in social activities – be involved on-campusIncorporate laughter into your lifeBe a Well Devil! Take part in The Live Well @ ASU Online Wellness
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