RELAXING WAYS TO DE-STRESS IN UNIVERSITY

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RELAXING WAYS TO DE-STRESS IN UNIVERSITY
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• Stress is an unfortunate but common part of
  university life. In fact, every university
  student experiences stress at some point, in some
  form. This stress could be related to academics,
  social struggles, relationships, homesickness, a
  housing dilemma, or a new environment.

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• Whatever the source, stress can be physically,
  mentally, and emotionally draining. It can also
  cause physical and mental health problems.
  Unfortunately, stress and its related health
  problems can be worse for some students than
  others, and in some cases, it can be
  overwhelming. Relaxation is one of the most
  effective ways to de-stress check out a few
  relaxation techniques below.

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• Practice Meditation and Deep Breathing
• Meditation is designed to be relaxing. It also
  improves focus, mental agility, critical
  thinking, and mental clarity all things you
  will need as a university student and its
  beneficial to mental and physical health.
  Improved mental health and performance can help
  improve your academic performance, and you can
  practice on your own, seek guidance, or use
  guided meditations.

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• Guided meditations are the best options, as
  theyre readily available and can easily be
  downloaded to or accessed on your computer or
  mobile device. Theyre also the best introduction
  to meditative practices. There are even some
  guided meditations designed for deep relaxation
  and stress relief. Deep breathing exercises offer
  similar benefits to meditation and can also be
  found in guided forms online or on mobile apps,
  as well.

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• Use Essential Oils
• Pure essential oils like lavender, bergamot,
  chamomile, ylang ylang, vetiver, and rose are
  perfect for relaxation and stress relief. There
  are also essential oil mixes specifically
  designed for reducing stress. For stress relief,
  these oils can be applied topically, inhaled,
  added to a bath, or diffused.

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• Within minutes, the smell of one or a
  combination of oils can provide a calming effect.
  For the greatest effects, add your selected
  oil(s) to a diffuser or a bath or apply it
  topically. If you're applying an oil topically,
  be sure to combine it with a carrier oil, like
  coconut, jojoba, or sweet almond to prevent skin
  irritation. On the other hand, a nice relaxing
  bath with calming essential oils is a great way
  to unwind after a busy day.

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• Listen to Music
• Music can be inspirational and relaxing. It
  allows your mind to wonder, removing stressful
  thoughts, worries, and other unpleasantries.
  Theres even music and musical sounds
  specifically designed for stress relief, such as
  certain binaural beats.

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• Of course, some music genres are inherently
  relaxing, like jazz and classical, which can be
  even more de-stressing, and some other genres can
  also help improve mental clarity and focus. No
  matter the type of music you prefer, listening to
  any music for at least five minutes can help to
  reduce stress, simply because of the general
  pleasurable effects that listening to music can
  offer.

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• There are many ways to relax and each person
  will have their own version of what it is that
  they find relaxing, but don't forget that a
  comfortable, safe environment is also key to
  relaxation and de-stressing. Our Ottawa student
  housing provides comfortable suites with private
  bedrooms, as well as a yoga studio that's
  perfectly equipped to help you unwind. To book a
  tour or for more information, please contact us
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