When\u00a0the sun is shining and the weather is warm, going for a walk can be helpful to clear your mind with fresh air while giving your body some exercise. If it\u2019s too\u00a0cold out, going to the IWC and working out can help get your mind off of a situation and let you release some energy.<\/p>\n 2)\u00a0Get coffee with a friend<\/strong><\/p>\n Something as simple as going to get some coffee and sitting down to talk with a friend can de-stress. Use that time to vent to each other about stressors in your life.<\/p>\n 3) Call your mom or another family member<\/strong><\/p>\n Moms always know the right thing to say and what to do. At least for me, I always feel better after chatting with mom. It could even be an aunt, uncle, grandma or cousin you call – regardless of who it is, find that family member you’re comfortable with calling and seeking advice from.<\/p>\n 4) Meditate and simply relax<\/strong><\/p>\n Meditation is something everyone can do almost anywhere if you have a few minutes to spare in a quiet spot.\u00a0Meditation and breathing exercises help with stress and anxiety, and lucky enough WSU has a Relaxation Room<\/a> on the second floor of the IWC! Here students can relax, do homework, meditate and pray.<\/p>\n 5) Hang out with animals<\/strong><\/p>\n Wednesdays with Winston in room 138 of the IWC provides students with a little pet therapy to get through the week. Winston is a trained therapy dog, and nothing’s better than petting an adorable dog when you’re stressed out. But\u00a0if you don\u2019t have access to animals and it’s not a Wednesday, look them up on YouTube.<\/p>\n 6) Bake or cook something new<\/strong><\/p>\n Find a recipe you have always wanted to try and get cookin’! Cooking can be a great distraction from stress. If you didn’t already know, WSU has a Pinterest and one of its awesome boards includes one called College-Friendly Recipes<\/a> that will provide you with a bunch of fun foods to make.<\/p>\n 7) Listen to your favorite playlist<\/strong><\/p>\n Music always helps me get into a better mood and escape from worries. Compile all of your favorite songs into a playlist and get lost in the music.<\/p>\n 8) Drink some tea and watch a movie<\/strong><\/p>\n Movies and TV shows always help\u00a0get your mind off of a stressful situation. A little binge-watching once in a while is fine, but don’t procrastinate and avoid responsibilities for too long! While you relax and watch a movie, try and drink some tea as well – it\u00a0is a natural stress reliever.<\/p>\n 9) Take a nap<\/strong><\/p>\n Sometimes your body and mind just need a break. In college, you\u2019re usually doing so much that it takes a toll on you and you have to remember to rest. Also, remember to get at least 7 hours of sleep a night, and it’s proven that the ideal amount of time to nap is between 10-20 minutes. Any longer can cause grogginess.<\/p>\n 10)\u00a0Vent to a friend<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/04\/QRUwaxAxYRl4Y.gif\")
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