Everyone gets stressed. Homework piles on, multiple exams get scheduled in the same week, and, let’s be honest, college students are known for procrastinating. When life gets a little too hectic it’s easy to overwork yourself and fall into unhealthy habits. So, next time your work load becomes unbearable I invite you to try one of these 5 simple ways to de-stress and regain control over your busy life so you can feel less like this:
And more like this:
5) Go to the Gym
If you’ve been stuck at a desk all day doing work it’s easy to lose motivation. Getting up and getting moving will help wake you up and give you a boost of energy. You don’t need to lift heavy weights or spend hours at the gym to achieve this either, just getting up and taking a walk around your campus will do the trick and have you feeling revitalized.
4) Watch Netflix
As tempting as it may be to sit and study for hours with no break, that isn’t healthy or realistic. Your brain needs to rest every once in a while, otherwise productivity levels drop and you won’t be getting anything done regardless of how long you stare at the work in front of you. Close your studying materials and go watch an episode of your favorite show.
3) Do Something for Yourself
It’s easy to neglect self-care when you get stuck in a studying rut. Take a deep breath, close your laptop, and go do something for a little while that will genuinely make you happy. You can paint your nails, take a hot shower, or have a mini-dance party to your favorite songs. Anything that will get your mind off of the pile of work in front of you to preserve your mental sanity.
2) Create a “To-Do” List
It is very easy to become overwhelmed when thinking about all of the work you have to get done by a certain date. Instead of looking at your assignments wholistically, break them up into a “to-do” list that is organized by due date. This way, you can work on the assignments that are due first and check them off as you complete each one. Being able to see your progress as you check off assignments will relieve stress and keep you motivated to continue truckin’ through that pile of papers.
1) Get Yourself Food
Although this seems intuitive, I know plenty of people that just forget to eat while studying for long periods of time or become too stressed to eat. Your body needs nutrients to continue being productive, and you’ll start getting sluggish very quickly if you stop putting food into your body. Grab a snack like almonds or greek yogurt that are high in protein and good for you to keep your energy levels high.
No matter what your parents may have said about body art growing up, most people reach adulthood knowing the truth, tattoos are cool. They can be a very strong form of self expression, one more powerful than simply slapping on a pin or walking around with a vague slogan on your jacket. They can also just be pretty cute or just plain awesome. Some people just pick something they think is neat and get it done, while others toss and turn for months trying to decide on the perfect design. Hopefully in the end, you wind up with something you’re happy with, even proud of. But some people don’t get quite what they asked for, or realize too late that maybe they should have just gone with a flower or a bird. Here are some of those people.
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Korea is a weird place, but we still love it. Koreans are notorious for caring about tradition A LOT and having too many social rules or taboos. One of these taboos is having a tattoo. These traditions have been around for a long time, but the newer generation is slowly beginning to evolve beyond them. Korean Idols—pop stars and celebrities in Korea—are among the biggest rebels of these traditions. Here’s a list of our favorite tattoo-donning rebels.
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1. Jung Dae-hyun, AKA Daehyun. Daehyun is one of the most beloved K-Pop singers in Korea. He is best known as a member of group, B.A.P. (Best Absolute Perfect). Below is a picture of his “HOLD” tattoo in all-caps on his right wrist. No one knows exactly what it means—he doesn’t talk about it and likes to keep it secret—but many have speculated it’s a reminder for which hand he should hold his mic.
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2. Lee Chan-hee, AKA Chunji. This 23-year-old pop singer is a member of TEEN TOP. Chunji tries to keep tattoo hidden at all times, to such a point where some fans don’t even know he has one. If you can’t see it, the tattoo say “This, too, shall pass away” in cursive on his right shoulder. The meaning behind the tattoo is probably related to the old English adage “This too shall pass”.
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3. Ahn Jae-Hyo, AKA Jaehyo. Jaehyo is a vocalist for the Korean boy group Block B. Jaehyo considers himself a wild child, and has a tattoo to prove it. The tattoo is on his left wrist. It has the letters “KR,” which most have guessed to mean “Korean Ramen”—which he loves to eat—or possibly even the name of an old girlfriend. When asked about the tattoo, Jaehyo shoos the question away, stating he “doesn’t stand for anything”.
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4. Lee Sanghyuk, AKA Dawon. Dawon is a member of the Korean boy group SF9 (Sensational Feeling 9). His tattoo is on the left side of his chest. It’s never been fully revealed—he tries to keep it secret, but it’s been seen when he wears see-through shirts. The only visible letters are “Graz” in a gangster font. Most people believe it simply says “Grazie”.
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