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Ladies and gentlemen, it’s been an amazing semester. Can you believe that the last day of classes is THIS WEEK?! Time flies when you’re having fun, right? We can imagine that the pressure is building as you finish up any extra credit, huge term papers, and, of course, final exams!

Fear not! We have some tips on how you can prevent that stress from becoming overwhelming. Check it out:

- Prioritize. Write down everything you need to do and their deadlines. This will help you see what needs to happen first. Of course, when you finish, you can check one thing after another off the list. There aren’t many things more satisfying than checking things off your To-Do list!

- Don’t Multitask. If you’re trying to research for two papers at the same time, you’re not only going to get overwhelmed, but you’re not going to be as efficient in time management. Focus on one thing at a time to get them knocked out faster (and with more quality).

- Don’t Study At Home. Home is where the heart is… and the kitchen… and the TV… and the bed. You get the idea, right? When overwhelmed, it’s easy to “accidentally” distract yourself with “a much needed nap” or some junk food. Get to the library, turn off your phone, and see how much you can get done when those distractions have disappeared!

- Take A Break. Ten minutes is plenty of time to get the blood flowing again, get a drink, and get a quick mental and physical recharge. Don’t let your breaks go too long or it will be harder to get back into your work.

And there you have it! Four tips to help you stay energized, focused, and stress-free (or at least help reduce the stress!) during this intense week. Now go and finish off this semester strong! And have an amazing summer!

Until next time,

The Health & Wellness Team

De-Stress Fest!

According to the National College Health Association, stress is one of the main reasons college students drop out. Students have too much on their plate, but they try to convince themselves that they can handle it before it's too late.

Not only does stress impact the way students think, but if stress becomes too overwhelming, it can cause physical related problems. Some common problems are ulcers, nervous breakdowns, trouble focusing, and a weakened immune system.

A great opportunity to relieve stress from your life is Student Health Advisory Club's (SHAC) De-Stress Fest on Thursday, April 18th at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

SHAC will be providing five minute massages by Licensed Massage Therapists, stress balls made out of balloons and flour, smoothies, and a variety of activities to help relieve stress in your life. ALL FREE!

If you attend, there will be an obstacle course that provides a fun and healthy way to de-stress. There will be puzzles and coloring books to bring out your inner child and a game of "water" pong for a fun alternative to drinking alcohol.

SHAC will also have guest speakers around 12:15 p.m. to talk about the mind and body and how it all works with stress. This is a great opportunity to educate yourself and get the help you need to detox the stress in your life. De-Stress Fest will be held in the Student Event Center at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus. There is no reason to stress out when you know how to effectively take care of your mind and body!