{"id":26931,"date":"2021-11-29T11:58:27","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T11:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/?p=26931"},"modified":"2026-05-08T18:46:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T17:46:16","slug":"five-tips-for-less-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/five-tips-for-less-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Tips for Less Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"

For those of us in the Northern Hemispheres, it\u2019s almost time for winter. Depending on where you are, that might mean colder temperatures, lots of holiday gatherings, and shorter daylight hours\u2014but if you\u2019re a Hult student, it definitely<\/i> means that it\u2019s time to get ready for finals.<\/p>\n

Every year, students from all of our programs\u2014freshman to seniors, undergraduate to graduate\u2014reach out to the counseling team to ask: is it normal to feel overwhelmed? What can I do to manage all this stress?<\/i><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s homesickness, holiday worries, studying burnout, grades, relationships\u2014there are times in our lives where we all carry a much greater level of stress in our minds and bodies than we\u2019d like. The good news is, these feelings don\u2019t have to last forever. Amy, Mandi, and Safaa have worked together to come up with a short list of tips and tricks to help you weather the storm, manage the unmanageable, and find some calm in the chaos.<\/p>\n

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  1. It\u2019s not just you<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This might seem silly as a \u201ctip\u201d, but we\u2019re serious: it helps to know you\u2019re not alone. You might feel self-conscious about feeling down, or being moody, or struggling to get all of your homework and chores done. When we feel embarrassed or ashamed, we might worry that we\u2019ve done something wrong, or that our stress is somehow our fault. But the truth is, short-term stress is a normal part of the human experience. You\u2019re normal, and it\u2019s very likely some of your friends and classmates are feeling the same way you are right now.<\/p>\n

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    1. Supercharge your sleep<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Many of us are guilty of taking our phone or computer to bed with us. Scrolling through social media, or dozing off in front of a bright screen, can reduce the \u201crestfulness\u201d of our sleep. Having adequate restful sleep is associated with improved mood, concentration, and overall health. So skip that 8 pm shot of espresso (or 11 pm shot of tequila) and put your screens away an hour before bed. This is likely to help your mind and body relax, and once you get into this habit, that relaxation time can make it easier to fall asleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Organization and calendars<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        How do you keep track of everything you need to do? Between assignments, tests, internships, social engagements, and appointments there are often too many dates and times to store in our heads. We can spend a lot of our energy \u201cremembering not to forget\u201d things and fretting about what\u2019s coming up next in the future. It can help us to stay in the present moment instead. Free up some space in your memory by tracking all your \u201cto do\u2019s\u201d on Phone apps, paper calendars, or journals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Set realistic goals<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          In your current situation that\u2019s stressing you out, what is the outcome that you hope to achieve? Sometimes this can be hard to imagine. Some students might be focusing on getting a passing grade, while others might be hoping for a perfect score\u2014and both<\/i> of those goals are healthy. However, setting goals that are completely outside of what we know to be our capacity is a recipe for disappointment. We do not need to be the best at everything, we just need to try our best, and \u201cour best\u201d will look different every day. Set aside a few minutes to write out your goals, and write out the steps you need to take to get to those goals, to make it a little easier to see your path forward.<\/p>\n

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          1. The importance of play<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            We\u2019ve talked all about productivity so far, but here\u2019s the actual key to easing your stress: make time for fun. We often hear from the students that if they take any time to relax or do a hobby, they feel guilty. They feel like they can\u2019t be present in whatever they\u2019re doing because in the back of their mind, they\u2019re thinking about how they\u2019re not spending every minute working or studying. However, taking time to relax and enjoy ourselves decreases our body’s stress response. If we\u2019re always stressed, we\u2019re decreasing our ability to pay attention, sleep well, digest food, and motivate ourselves. By taking time to allow our body to rest and enjoy moments, you may be actually increasing the effectiveness of the time you do study. So make time to \u201cdo nothing\u201d, watch silly videos online, or go out for a meal with friends, or hit the gym, or read your favorite kind of book\u2014there is no \u201cright\u201d or \u201cwrong\u201d way to relax, so long as you\u2019re focusing on enjoying the kinds of hobbies or activities that bring you joy.<\/p>\n

            And of course, don\u2019t be afraid to reach out to your counselors.\u00a0<\/b>If you\u2019d like to talk through your stress or anything else going on in your life, we\u2019re always happy to be a resource for you. You can find out how to contact your local counselors on MyHult.<\/p>\n

            Good luck! We\u2019re rooting for you!<\/p>\n

            Contributors:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

            Safaa Ramadan<\/strong>, Student Wellbeing & Counselling Manager\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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            Safaa is a registered Psychotherapist & Counsellor with the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) with a Masters in Counselling & Psychotherapy & Undergraduate in Psychology. Safaa has worked both internationally and in the UK supporting individuals with an array of mental health difficulties to ensure that they get the support that they need and more importantly deserve. Today, she is working at Hult to ensure that the students are supported throughout their journey and have a safe & confidential space where they can explore any difficult thoughts, feelings, or emotions.<\/p>\n

            Amy Book, <\/strong>LMHC<\/p>\n

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            Amy has spent the past decade bringing mental health counseling to a variety of settings, including drug rehabilitation centers, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, community clinics, and higher education. Amy was born and raised in Kunming, China. Having spent most of her life in various international communities, Amy enjoys exploring what makes us all unique and what brings us together.\u00a0Amy is an eclectic therapist who specializes in anxiety, depression, and adjustment to major life transitions.
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            Mandi Curtis, <\/strong>LICSW Boston Counseling Office<\/p>\n

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            Mandi\u00a0Curtis\u00a0is\u00a0a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than a decade’s worth of experience in her field. Born legally blind, she has an expansive history as both a client of disability services as well as a carer that has included being a Medical Social Worker and an individual therapist for people from all walks of life and from all corners of the globe. Mandi’s work includes providing a stabilizing presence in one-on-one sessions with diverse and complex populations, creating open dialogues for exploring topics ranging from diversity and inclusion to trauma and mental health, and being an impassioned and inclusive public speaker for large or small professional groups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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