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Next time you have a test, try meditating. You'll see your scores improve drastically! Our website will include some simple meditation techniques you can try anywhere, at any time. Stay tuned!
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Check out The COVID-19 Student Support Network, a space for post-secondary students to share their thoughts and feelings around this uniquely difficult school year.
Created by young people for young people. Inspiring to see.
Stress is best described as a feeling of emotional and physical tension.
Stress is normal. Everyone has experienced it to some degree, throughout their lives.
Generation Zen can help you learn to manage stress through mindfulness and meditation. Stay tuned for tips and tricks!
Taking the time to savour your meals is an effective technique for reducing stress. It allows you to live in the moment and fully immerse yourself in the experience of eating. More information regarding this meditation technique will be posted on our website. Stay tuned!
A mental health journey is even more worth it with a buddy. Find someone who feels the same as you. Together, you can work to reduce your stress by supporting one another.
When we meditate, it loosens connections to particular neural pathways in the brain, which leads to reduced stress. It may take a few moments of your time but meditation will add hours to your day by allowing you to be more productive.
When you wake up each morning, try focusing on your breathing for a few moments. Notice how you feel. Does deep breathing allow you to become more relaxed?
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Knowing what's causing you stress is important in learning to manage it. Once you can identify your stress causing factor, you can work to eliminate it or deal with it. Think about what's making you feel worried at the moment.
It's important to know the difference between these two similar, yet different concepts. Knowing what you're dealing with is the first step towards managing your emotions.
With changes that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought, stress levels are high. A simple way to manage these feelings is to take a few moments each day is to relax. Taking time to do something you enjoy can help overcome negative thoughts.