Balancing academics, organizational work, internships, and other extracurriculars can be so difficult. Week after week, it seems as though the stress never lets up and the requirements keep on piling up. All of this could drain you and discourage you from doing any more work.Â
It’s not easy to look for a simple remedy that could immediately snap you out of the rut, but overworking yourself should never be the answer. While being productive can help lessen your tasks, taking a break every once in a while should be a priority as well.
With that, here are some practical and easy self-care habits that you should try when everything begins to feel overwhelming:
- Journaling
By writing down everything in your mind, you transfer all of your feelings from pen to paper. Since you don’t filter the words that you jot down, your mind can become less cloudy. Moreover, you gain a better understanding of the situation as you re-read and process what you wrote. For many, journaling is considered to be a good coping mechanism because it can help reduce stress and strengthen your stream of consciousness.
- Take a walk
Try to take a stroll around your garden, your neighborhood, or a nearby park for at least 10 minutes. While you are outside, try not to think about everything you need to do at home. Feel the breeze and listen to the cars pass by. Walking can not only benefit your mental health, but can also boost your cardio! By immersing yourself in a different environment, walking helps boost your endorphins and improve your energy levels.Â
- Say no
You should avoid being a people pleaser. In order to achieve this, you need to be able to set boundaries when it comes to accepting and doing more work. By knowing your own limits, you give yourself the opportunity to better manage your time and lessen additional burdens. While committing to something like an organization or a sports group entails certain responsibilities, you still have an obligation to yourself. This should include being able to recognize when you’re way past your limit and you need to take a break.
- Find your own safe spaceÂ
During the pandemic, everyone was forced to stay indoors and create a work set-up within their homes. This skewed the line between your home being a place of relaxation and solace to a place of stress and work. Therefore, you must be able to designate your own personal space away from anything that could pressure you more. This disassociation should include not having to look at your phone or devices to check your tasks for the day. Instead, work on your hobbies or try something you’ve always wanted to do. It is best to relocate to a place that has enough circulation and sunlight. This change of pace and scenery could help alleviate your unease.
- Meditate
You will need to look for a place that is far from any noise or disturbances. Set a time limit for how long you will mediate. In order to successfully do this, you must be able to clear your mind of anything and let go of everything. Meditation allows your body, soul, and mind to relax and be free from tension. Due to the lack of mental pressure, you begin to develop your patience, especially when you encounter stressful situations. Moreover, you are able to practice self-awareness when it comes to your internal and external surroundings. By meditating, you can concentrate on your innermost and deepest feelings.
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