Stressed Beyond Belief in Grad School? Try These Tips to Calm Down

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Are you currently pursuing a master’s degree in your desired field of study? If so, chances are your stress levels peak more often than you’d like to admit.

Medical professionals everywhere mention time and again just how detrimental long-term stress can be for someone. It can lead to hair loss, weight gain, high blood pressure and a myriad of other ailments.

Luckily, for those of you finding yourself more than a bit overwhelmed by your current endeavors, there are a few simple things you can do to relax and ease your mind.

Some of these might take a bit of mental effort on your part at first, but once you get in a healthy routine, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without them.

Meditate

Many students today complain about a lack of time. They use that as an excuse for not working out, not cleaning, not cooking, you get the point. However, the reality is that they could use all of the time they spend making excuses doing something productive like meditating.

Most people shy away from this for the sole reason that when they hear “meditation” they envision someone in a robe going “ohm.” But really, actual meditation doesn’t have to be anything like that. Just sitting in silence and turning your brain off for 15 minutes is sometimes sufficient enough.

The point is to detach from your thoughts and stressors of everyday life. It takes some practice to be able to silence your brain and all that’s within it, but once you get it down you will notice the difference. So, the next time you find yourself either complaining about your lack of time or find yourself freaking out over an assignment or deadline, stop yourself and meditate. I promise you’ll be a much happier individual.

Exercise

I’m not saying you need to go out and pump major iron, but keeping up with a regular fitness routine can do wonders for not only your body but also your mental state. First of all, being in shape will help you better handle those busy weeks that are full of tests, papers, etc. During those times your body is no doubt pushed to the brink, and when you’re fit you are better equipped to take it in stride.

Additionally, regular exercise gives you an excuse to GET AWAY from your studies for a bit a clear your mind, which means it complements the first point of meditation. Even if you just go for a quick 20-minute run, I promise it’s better than nothing. That is 20 minutes when the only thing you have to focus on is the direct task at hand. Allowing yourself little breaks like this will allow you to come back feeling refreshed, which will make it ten times easier to focus on your schoolwork.

Unplug

A final tip to help you de-stress and remain calm while pursuing a graduate degree is to allow yourself time to completely unplug. By unplug I mean no contact with virtual, digital devices. No email, text messaging, Googling or anything. I’m sure
many of you are scoffing at this thought, but believe me it is definitely doable, you just have to manage your time appropriately to make it happen.

I think unplugging for an entire day is ideal, but I know that might be a bit of a pipe dream given all of your demands and responsibilities. However, you should allocate a good several hours at least once a week in which you completely detach from the online world. People need time like this to catch up with their loved ones. It’s almost like a reality check that reminds you “oh my God there is life outside of my email account.”

Some might get this confused with meditating, and while the two are similar, this is more about reconnecting with the REAL world around you, whereas meditation is about inner peace and discovery. A healthy medium of both is ideal to achieve harmonious balance.

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So, the next time you find yourself experiencing anxiety about an upcoming presentation, exam or interview, think back to this list, take a deep breath and calm down. At the end of the day remember to cut yourself some slack. Yes life can be difficult and hard, but on some level it is meant to be enjoyed, so try not to forget that.

About the author:

Leslie Johnson is a freelance writer and journalist who writes about physical and mental wellness for mastersinhealthcare.com. Feel free to send a comment her way!

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