| 2s | Test, traffic, twitter, it's all so |
| 6s | overwelming and stressfull |
| 9s | but who has the time to relieve stress |
| 11s | when it's constantly building and building |
| 14s | well we hope you do because |
| 16s | studies have shown that to much stress leads to |
| 19s | headaches, higher blood pressure, an upset stomach, |
| 22s | memory loss, disturbed sleep and increase risk of heart attacks |
| 27s | stress does a number on your mind and body |
| 30s | draining your immune system and messing with |
| 33s | your ability to consentrate |
| 34s | having tense sore muscles, shallow breaths, |
| 37s | increased heart rate, these are all signs that you |
| 40s | might be too stressed out |
| 42s | hey, we all know that you can't take fewer classes, |
| 46s | you can't quit the track team, |
| 48s | or resign from student government, we get it |
| 51s | but here are a few tips that will help you |
| 53s | feel calmer inside when your outside life gets too hectic |
| 60s | One: stay in and recuperate |
| 62s | When stressed out you might feel the need to |
| 64s | tackle everything on you to do list |
| 66s | all at once, but that sets you up for a burnout |
| 69s | and failure, instead find simple routine tasks |
| 72s | to complete at home, like doing the dishes |
| 74s | |
| 76s | studies have shown that completing a repetitive task |
| 79s | allows your brain to pare down and focus |
| 83s | the perfect cure for a worried scattered mind |
| 86s | after you finish cleaning your house |
| 88s | clean yourself, yes we wrote that, |
| 91s | clean yourself because a warm bath |
| 94s | or hot shower will boost your mood |
| 97s | studies have shown that the sensation of |
| 99s | warm water triggers responses in the body |
| 101s | and brain similar to those triggered |
| 103s | |
| 105s | So think of your next shower |
| 107s | like a soothing liquid hug |
| 109s | Hmmmmmmm....... i love you guy |
| 114s | If you find stress keeping you up |
| 116s | all night try Progressive Muscle |
| 119s | Relaxation just before bed |
| 121s | That is a fancy way to describe clenching |
| 124s | up every muscle in your body for a |
| 126s | |
| 127s | |
| 128s | |
| 130s | Lie on your back and start with |
| 132s | |
| 133s | continuing through your tummy |
| 135s | |
| 136s | and finally your little toes |
| 138s | |
| 139s | until every muscle is completely relaxed |
| 142s | |
| 142s | |
| 144s | |
| 147s | Two! Get out for good vibes |
| 150s | |
| 152s | downward dogie paddle your |
| 154s | |
| 157s | the spiritual mantra use in |
| 158s | |
| 160s | help focus the mind and stave off feeling |
| 162s | |
| 163s | yoga not for you? That's ok |
| 166s | go outside for a good dose of natural |
| 168s | |
| 170s | Exercise lessens anxiety and helps |
| 172s | |
| 174s | even in the face of distressing events |
| 177s | Hey! leave the headphones behind |
| 179s | all the distracting chatter from those text |
| 181s | and emails and twitts can wait |
| 184s | |
| 185s | Instead of texting, emailing or twitting |
| 188s | |
| 189s | why don't you guys just meet up |
| 190s | |
| 192s | because laughter injects a surge of |
| 194s | |
| 196s | which creates feeling of happiness |
| 198s | |
| 199s | Which is why you like then so much |
