This practical book will inspire and encourage students to shape new habits and make stress-management a natural part of their everyday routine. Each of the fifty 'Ways' in this book is a starting point, offering suggestions of things to do and think about, alongside opportunities to reflect on, choose and commit to new ideas and actions. It shows students how to recognise helpful and unhelpful stress, identify their stress triggers and develop coping mechanisms to ease and manage stress. Throughout, it encourages students to take charge of their wellbeing and strike a healthy study-life balance.
Packed with supportive guidance, this book will help students to stay on top of stress during their time at university.
50 Ways to Manage Stress
About This Book.- How to Use This Book.- What is Stress?.- Why is Stress an Important Issue for Students?.- Levels and Causes of Student Stress.- Other Typical Causes of Stress.- What Happens When We are Over-Stressed?.- How People Experience Stress.- Your Own Experience of Stress.- Using Advice and Support Services.- 50 Ways.- Habits Shaper: Track Your Good Intentions.- My Progress So Far.- List of 20+.- Where to Find Out More.- Bibliography and References.- Index.- Notes.