Diamonds in the Rough: Stress Less

It's the start of a new school year and many of us feel the pressure to keep motivated on our school work and raise those GPA's! All of this pressure can make life a little stressful, which can counteract your academic efforts. Here are some stress relievers that never fail.

USE YOUR PLANNER
We all got a cute Trinity planner at the beginning of the year and believe it or not, they are such a good idea. You don't need the added stress of being surprised by a test or paper that snuck up on you. Stay on top of your game and write every assignment, project, meeting, social event, and test in your planner or calendar. The Trinity planner also has events happening around campus so you'll never miss another nacho hour again (and nacho's are a great stress reliever).

HAVE FUN

If you lock yourself on the fourth floor of the library, you might turn into an anti-social hermit. So here's some advice, save some time for things that you like doing. Go to the gym. Exercise helps release endorphins and increase the amount of oxygen that gets to your brain, thus increasing happiness and mental capabilities. If you have a hobby, take some time to do something for yourself. Another idea is to take short study breaks to finish short tasks that are simple and rewarding. Example: painting your nails with your best gals or beating your roommate in FIFA.

So leave the stress behind! The simplest way to prevent the stresses of Trinity are to stay informed about all of your responsibilities and then making time in your schedule for things you enjoy. So start filling in your planner and don't forget to save some time for a little glitter.