Your Time You CAN beat stress
	It may seem like no matter what you do to rid yourself of stress-- yoga, massage, dance classes, drinking green tea-- you're still feeling insanely stressed out. Below, some tips that, yes, may even help you shed the layers of pressure, exhaustion and tension.
1. Slow yourself down, if only for a couple minutes. When we're stressed out, it carries through into other areas of our lives and in today's world, we're taught to move, talk and eat quickly. These habits are not good for your personal well-being and can eventually take a toll on your health. To train yourself to take it slow, instead of sitting at your desk working on an essay and eating, take a few minutes to sit and eat slowly. It's amazing how such a minor change can have such a large impact.
						2. Stop doing activities that feel like a chore. We're not suggesting you stop writing papers or going to classes, but end problematic things you have control over. Are your relationship problems stressing you out? Try to talk it out or end it. Have a toxic friend? Distance yourself. If your job is no longer enjoyable, look into another one that you think would better suit your needs. When you fix the situations that are troubling you, you'll feel stronger.		3. Try something new. It's an amazing feeling and self-confidence booster when you find you're good at a new activity, and being part of a group can help to re-energize. Whether it's trying a new type of dance, mountain biking, water aerobics, or a Thai cooking class, sign up for something you've never done before. Sure, it can be frightening to try a new thing, but you'll probably find joy in it. Plus, when you're focusing on the activity, it's taking energy away from the stressing and putting it towards something exciting and invigorating.
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