Santa Clara University

As many college and graduate students are aware, juggling responsibilities of school, jobs, exams, friends, family and life in general can cause stress. While each person reacts differently to stress, possible signs and symptoms can include:

How can I Alleviate Stress in my life?

• Be aware of your particular stressors
  Notice how you react to certain things. Are there situations, people, etc. that cause you stress? Just being aware of the things that stress you can help to alleviate some of the stress.
• Pay attention to your emotional and physical reactions to stress
  Does your body tense up when you are stressed? Do you get upset easily with others? Being aware of how your body reacts to stress is important. By knowing HOW you react, you can take steps to counteract these reactions.
• Find ways to lower the intensity of your reactions to stress
  Learning ways to lower the physical and emotional intensity of your reactions can be a big step. Taking a few deep breaths, going for a quick walk-anything that can get you "back to normal" is beneficial.
• Build up your physical and emotional reserves
  Taking good care of yourself, physically and mentally, can help ward off the affects of stress. Daily exercise and a healthy diet can make a big difference. (www.ivf.com/stress.html)

Things to Do When Stressed:

• Read a book
• Listen to music
• Call a friend
• Go for a walk
• Have some tea
• Watch a funny movie (or your favorite movie)
• Meditate *Do whatever you enjoy !!!!
• Get a massage at the Wellness Center

For questions about stress, stress management or stress reduction techniques, stop by the Wellness Center, or call x4409.

Other Stress Resources

• About Stress - Brooklyn College
• Common Methods of Relaxation - George Washington University
• Coping and Stress Management - Edinboro University
• Coping with Stress - Michigan State University
• Coping with Stress - University of Florida
• Coping with Stress - University of Iowa
• Coping with the Stress of College Life - Southwest Texas State University
• Coping with Stress in College - University of South Florida
• Crisis Stress Reactions - Southwest Texas State University
• Dealing with Stress: Exercise - Brooklyn College
• Dealing with Stress: Meditation - Brooklyn College
• The Doctor Told Me That My Stress Caused My... - Kansas State University
• Emotional, Behavioral, or Physical Outcomes of Stress - George Washington University
• Learn the Relaxation Response - George Washington University
• Managing Stress - Massey University
• Managing Stress - University of Texas at Austin
• Some Commonly Asked Questions About Stress - Hampden-Sydney College
• Stategies for Coping with Stress - Texas Woman's University
• Stress! - Texas Woman's University
• Stress - University of California, Irvine
• Stress - University of Cincinnati
• Stress - University of Massachusetts Lowell
• Stress - University of Oregon
• Stress and College Students - University of Florida
• Stress Management - Northern Michigan University
• Stress Management - SUNY at Buffalo
• Stress Management - University of Illinois
• Stress Management - University of Texas at Dallas
• Stress Management Techniques - Texas Woman's University
• Stress Periods for Students - Hampden-Sydney College
• Stress Reduction Techniques - University of South Florida
• Symptoms of Stress - University of Minnesota Duluth
• Symptoms of Stress - University of North Carolina
• Ten Commandments for Managing Stress - University of North Carolina
• Understanding Stress/Depression - University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire

Source: Student Counseling & Resource Service-- University of Chicago Virtual Pamphlet Collection