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Local art galleries
Two former KU students opened the Olive Gallery and Art Supply in Spring 2003. The Olive, which displays work from local and student artists, showcases edgier artwork like this piece by Kristin Ferrell
▼ HEALTH
Reduce the stress caused by professors, papers, exams
BY ASHEY MICHAELS
amichaels@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
The first semester of college can be a stressful time for freshmen. There are ways to ease and manage the stress.
Paula Shaver, project assistant for Student Health Services, offers several ways to manage the stress that often accompanies college life.
Analyze tasks
First you have to look at the tasks at hand. Which ones are the most important, and which ones are the least important. Start seeing things in smaller chunks and then take small steps to complete the tasks so that you don't become overwhelmed.
Get organized
Once you get organized you will reduce your stress because you won't constantly be searching for what you are looking for.
Too much of any one these will cause unwanted stress in your life because regardless of
Balance social life, work and school
which one you are spending too much time on, you are neglecting the others. A steady balance of each aspect will keep you from stressing about not spending enough time with friends, working too much or not getting your school work done.
Focus on goals
Set goals. Once you achieve a goal it makes the stressful road you took to get there worthwhile.
Learn to say no
When your schedule is full sometimes you just have to say no. Whether it be helping a friend with their financial problems or playing in an intramural basketball game, sometimes you have to say no to things you don't want to do and even some things you do want to do, if you already have too much on your plate.
Treat your body right
Excessive use of either drugs or alcohol is going to affect your ability to think and make good choices. Making bad choices can often times lead to stressful situations.
It's a simple fact that your
body functions at a lower level if you don't get enough sleep.
Eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly
You hear it all the time, but many don't understand how it ties in to stress relief. Exercise reduces stress hormones and adrenaline hormones that come up when you are simply just thinking about things. No physical reminder has to be present, just a thought of something can lead to the release of these hormones. When we exercise we reduce these hormones. Eating a balanced diet makes us better physically, and the better we are physically the better we are mentally.
MORE INFO
For more information on stress relief and other wellness issues you can pick up filers at the Wellness Resource Center in Watkins Memorial Health Center, 1200 Schweger Drive, or visit one of the following Web sites:
CAPS Web site:
www.caps.ku.edu
Student Health Services Web site:
www.ku.edu/~shs/
Kerri Henderson/KANSAN
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Eating healthy, exercising, and getting enough sleep are vital in reducing stress. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables will keep you alert unlike the fast food induced coma.
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