It’s no surprise that school can cause a lot of stress. With the incessant flow of tests, papers, projects and reading assignments, it can be a struggle just to keep up in a single class. On top of that, add four more classes, extracurricular activities, plus work, and we’ve got a pretty demanding schedule. College can leave one feeling burnt out and a little bogged down at times. We must find relief from this drudgery somehow.
Here are 28 activities to wind down your day and help keep stress at bay.
- Put your to-do list out of sight & out of mind.
- Burn one down.
- Write in a journal.
- Pickup the book you’ve been meaning to read.
- Take a long shower or bath.
- Enjoy the outdoors.
- Lay down.
- Listen to music.
- Watch a movie.
- Get some sleep.
- Crack open a cold one.
- Take some time alone.
- Brew and enjoy some warm tea.
- Hang out with a few friends.
- Play your favorite game.
- Go somewhere new.
- Make a homecooked meal.
- Go out to eat.
- Do some creative writing.
- Watch the sunrise.
- Watch the sunset.
- Take time to reflect.
- Appreciate the simple things.
- Play with your dog or cat.
- Go for a long walk.
- Draw or paint a picture.
- Start a pickup game of basketball or another sport.
- Work on a personal project.
Those are just a few ideas. What do you do when you need to take off a load of stress?