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I’m pretty sure its the very stressful period for most university *including myself!!!*, A’s and O’s students! But guys, brace on! It’ll be over soon! :)

I decided to blog about some destressing tips to help unwind ourselves a little during this extremely tensed episode of our schooling life!

I got these ‘cards’ like thingy created by some Stress Management Unit, supported by Youth Advolution for Health.. and they asked us to "pass this on…" Thus I hope to be able to reach out to a large group of you, rather than passing them physically. :))

#1 Breathe in, Breathe out!

When faced with stress, TRY THIS!  – Breath in through your nose. Hold your breadth for awhile. Breath out slowly. & Repeat this a couple of times.

#2: Talk to someone!

Yak with a friend, vent your frustrations, tell them about your day. A simple conversation can go a long way to reduce stress. :D

#3: Laugh out Loud!!

Laughter is not only good medicine, it is also contagious! Watching someone else have a good laugh can get you laughing and joining in the fun too!

A good laugh can help relieve tension. So laugh the stress away right away! :))

#4: Have a good night’s sleep!

Your mind and body deserve a good sleep everyday. So, give yourself at least 6-8 hours of sleep each day! Especially the day before your exams!!! Remember a tired body = a tired mind!

#5: Exercise & be HAPPY

Exercise keeps your healthy and fit. It also releases endorphins which makes you feel good. So, exercise and lift your spirits! Gather a group of friends and start on a regular exercise routine. Its never too late to start, today! :)

#6: Eat balanced meals everyday!

When faced with stressful situations, don’t over indulge in caffeinated drinks and unhealthy snacks. Choose healthier options like fruits and vegetables.

Remember 2 servings of fruits and vegetables everyday keeps you healthy! :D

#7: Think Positive!

Say to yourself every morning:

-Today is going to be a great day (It most probably will end up a great one)!

-Things don’t get better by worrying about them

-I can do it!

-There is always something to be happy about.

-Life is great, and life is short. Make the best of it!

(I love all these they make superb sense!!)

& Lastly, #8: Find your own space.

What do I mean by finding own space?

Set aside at least 10 minutes for yourself everyday. During this “me time”, put your work away and do something you really enjoy. Be it listening to your favourite music.. or watching your favourite shows. AND JUST RELAXXXXXX.

Weeeee. I hope you guys benefit from these, though they are very common sense things, but we often forget about them. :) ALL THE BESTTTTT!!!

Just a hello from me, I’m in the midst of the exams period. I’ll be back soon. Tday marked the end of the tests, it was horrible. Especially tday. Its sending shivers down my spine, I couldn’t complete the paper in time! Holy cow, if this were to happen during the actual exam, I’d have cried. HAHA.  Now I need to get my butt off to practise more so that I can do it fasterrrr.

okay, I shall go and slack for the rest of the day! 6 hours break tomorrow. Anyone? :D