Posted in Blog, tagged bed, dorm room, Kimberly Caruba, Mental Block, safe place, stress, workload on November 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Create a cozy, comfortable “safe place”
Kimberly Caruba, beat blogger
As the holiday season approaches and students begin to count down the days until they travel home once more, it seems more difficult to find things to smile about. It is a little bit ironic since the holiday season is supposed to bring joy, fun, and good [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged A Pea's Pod, Jessica Scicchitano, London, stress, SU Abroad on October 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Stressing over stress
Jessica Scicchitano, beat blogger
So the good news is, I’ve been accepted to an SU Abroad program, which involves a trip to London for spring break. The bad news is, beyond the “Christmas morning” effect, stress ensues.
Yep, we’ve heard it all before. On the pages of What The Health! magazine, from your friends, television: [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged Alison Bryant, Archbold Gymnasium, Flanagan Exercise Room, Healthy Mondays, Midterms, Mind Over Matter, stress, Yoga on October 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Reduce midterm stress with yoga
Alison Bryant, beat blogger
It’s midterm time and most students have been in a tizzy all week. Papers, tests, projects…you name it, it’s happening. So, how do you manage to take a break from it all and cool your head? My favorite way is with yoga. The traditional practice of yoga [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged Improving Concentration, Interruption, Kristen Putch, stress on March 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Improving Concentration
by Kristen Putch, beat blogger
It’s that time of year. The weather is slowly getting better, the days are longer and we all seem to be a little less focused (senioritis, anyone?)
So what can we do to prevent slipping grades and daydreaming in class? Improve our ability to stay focused and improve our [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged exercise, Interruption, Kristen Putch, Preventing Stress, stress on February 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Preventing Stress
by Kristen Putch, beat blogger
Midterms are upon us, and that means most college students are experiencing added pressure and stress in the daily routine, at least until spring break. But luckily, we don’t all have to fall victim of stress. With are a few tips and tricks, you can ace your exams [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged Ashley Schofield, George W. Bush, President, stress on October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
To Beat Stress, Embrace it
by Ashley Schofield
Running, the elliptical and other forms of cardio are common types of exercise people use to pound out stresses that are bogging them down. While the intense workouts feel like they are alleviating your mental tension, they add some physical tension – hence why it is necessary to stretch [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged Facebook, GPA, Mallory Creveling, Myspace, stress on October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Study Show Facebook May Affect GPA
by Mallory Creveling, beat blogger
What students do outside of the classroom affects their grades in more ways than one. A study from the University of Minnesota details the possible causes of negative affects on grades. These behaviors include lack of sleep and exercise, alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use and TV [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged Ashley Schofield, Inhale, stress on October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
To Beat Stress, Go Natural
by Ashley Schofield, beat blogger
photo courtesy of the Sydney Morning Herald
When stressed out, people usually turn to energy drinks, coffee or caffeinated soda to get them through a pile of work, but the harm in overindulging in such drinks is much greater than the high-calorie content.
Putting unhealthy additives into your [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged Ashley Schofield, Inhale, Revolution Health, stress, Stress test on October 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
By Ashley Schofield, beat blogger
Not worrying and being happy is much easier said than done – contrary to the famous words of Bob Marley: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”.
So how do you stop stressing out? You can read countless stress books, articles and studies from the experts, but ultimately [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged American Psychological Association, Ashley Schofield, Inhale, Midterms, sleep, stress on October 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Midterms, No stress
by Ashley Schofield, beat blogger
No need to bang stress out of your mind. Simply take a deep breath, figure out a manageable study plan and stop freaking out about midterms.
(pic courtesy of skyfiredesign)
For college students, stress is no acquaintance; it’s something constantly looming overhead – especially throughout midterms.
With back-to-back exams, [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged Jennifer Ward, MBSR, mindfulness meditation., stress, The Mindful Diaries on October 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Introduction
My experience with this mindfulness thing began this past summer when I stumbled on a Zen Buddhist monastery. Maybe some teachers would say my quest began years before that, or even before I was born; I’m not sure. All I know is that something happened to me that summer morning that has not quite run [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged nutrition, recipes, stress on April 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s that dreaded time of year: the harsh reality of exams has crept up on all of us now that our wonderful Mayfest vacation is over. Maybe we’re anxious about graduation or dreading a summer break without our homies, but we are increasing the partying at a rate that rivals our study sessions. All that beer and greasy pizza will leave you feeling heavy and lethargic — no mood for studying. Therefore, we’ve assembled the perfect snacks to boost your energy and leave you feeling healthy, yet satisfied.
Posted in Blog, tagged beauty, safety, stress on April 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am somewhat of a beauty junkie, so I try to stay up-to-date with the new beauty products, trends, and articles. After reading Glam.com’s Break Your Beauty Habits by India Jewel Jackson, I realized there are other bad habits college students struggle with besides the French fries and pizza at the dining hall and the continuous struggle to manage stress. Here are my own five tips to keep you fresh, clean, and healthy:
Posted in Blog, tagged exercise, healthcare, nutrition, stress on April 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Pills and powders aren’t the only remedies for what ails you.
By Katie Papo
Plenty of students rely on medications like Tylenol or Prilosec to chemically alter their ills, but that doesn’t mean they are the only answers. Holistic healing methods are all-natural and strike a balance between your body, mind, emotions, and spirit. You don’t have [...]
Posted in Blog, tagged stress on April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
By Shavon S. Greene
After a long day of last-minute papers, never-ending meetings, and non-stop lectures, I find myself trying to decompress at a computer cluster or study lounge. The college life is not so glamorous, huh? Maybe some of my clothes aren’t glam either, but they work great to minimize my stress. The following fashions [...]
