December 2016
December 2016
mood , focusing capacity , and memory . With the amounts of homework , students are given it makes sense why only 15 % of them get at least 8 hours . Madi Glozer , senior , gets seven hours a night , which she said , helps her “ focus in school .”
Even though schoolwork can seem endless , it is important to take a break from it and do something else to relieve stress . Some things that can be beneficial to relieving stress are going on a walk , napping , and understanding that grades don ' t define you .
Some key ideas to remember when stress arises Photo Courtesy of Harvard University
Association ( APA ), 31 % of students reported feeling overwhelmed and 30 % reported feeling depressed or sad during the school year due to stress . High school shouldn ’ t be a source of stress for students , as it is a place to grow and learn .
Stress can be caused by many factors , including lack of sleep . The National Sleep Foundation suggests that teens should be getting 8-10 hours of sleep a night . Sleep can drastically affect one ' s
Walking has many physical and mental health benefits , one of which is to alleviate stress . According to the The Huffington Post , going for a walk can improve your attention span up to 20 %. Henry David Thoreau , a 19th century American writer , said , “ An early-morning walk is a blessing to the whole day .” Walking also can make you more alert , so going on a stroll can help alleviate fatigue .
Stress can become a large part of student life , however , it shouldn ’ t overpower it . It is easy to feel crippled and helpless when anxiety and stress come into the picture . There are many ways to combat this like talking it over with someone you trust , having a healthy outlet like art , sports , or music , and remembering that stress can be temporary if the right steps are taken to alleviate it .
Adults and teens are dealing with the same amount of stress , which is an alarming fact .
Photo Courtesy of Los Angeles Times
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