Category: Week 11

By: Eirine Baldovino, Charm Artiola and Angela Rufino

Tambak ka na ba ng mga papers? Madami ba ang pinapagawa ang mga professors? Ramdam mo na ba ang “hell week” na kinatatakutan ng lahat?

Stressed ka ba? Pagod na ba? Nakakatulog ka pa ba?

Ayos lang yan, ito ang ilan sa mga tips namin sa inyo kung paano magdi-stress/ estudyante style.

UNA. Madalas na paglalakad

Maraming lugar na maaaring pasyalan
dito sa ating unibersidad. Ang Freedom Park, sa IRRI na may naggagandahang mga tanawin, at pati na rin sa mga sidewalk ng bawat gusali ng iba’t ibang kolehiyo.

Maglaan tayo ng kahit sampung minutong paglalakad, mas masaya kung may kasama

IKALAWA. Idaan natin sa Pagkain

Subukan natin maghanap ng bagong makakainan— iba sa usual nating pinupuntahan.

Maraming masasarap na mapagkakainan sa elbi, mula bakery shops tulad ng Micha’s hanggang sa mga sulit na lutong bahay gaya ng Sweet Keish’s.

IKATLO. Gumala ng may kasama

Damit, gamit? Pambahay o pang-alis? Pang-eskwelahang mga materyal man yan o mga pampersonal, sa ukayan ng Los Baños natin sila mahahanapan!

IKAAPAT. Manood ng mga Pelikula

Sa huli, kung ang nais mo lang ang humiga sa kama at huwag umalis sa dormitoryo o sa bahay, isa sa mga tips namin sa’yo ay ang manood ng mga pelikula o mga videos sa ating mga cellphone

Mula sa mga nakakatawa hanggang sa mga katatakutan, maraming libreng movies lang diyan sa Facebook o sa Youtube

Halina’t panoorin ang aming video

https://drive.google.com/a/up.edu.ph/file/d/10WoqOaULAwBFmSVJRmNHxc1NvpzkpZSu/view?usp=drivesdk

University life can be stressful for students. They go under a lot of pressure just to pass their requirements on time, get passing scores in their quizzes and exams alongside their personal duties. It can be hard as sometimes these activities come simultaneously. However, stressful it might be, we should still be able to cope up with all of it and enjoy our university life. Here are some ways on how to chill:

1. Take a brief walk
   Taking a brief walk can take your mind out of things. Personally, when I feel drained after finishing my classes, instead of riding a jeepney, I walk home. I also take a rest and sit at the freedom Park to clear my mind. Therefore, I’m thankful for our university’s rich vegetation.
   
2. Read
   Reading personally relives my stress. Put away Acads related readings and read whatever literary work you like. Just enjoy the journey. No note taking and highlighting. Just letting the piece take you to places, feel mixed emotions, and temporarily disconnects you from this stressful world.
   
3. Listen to Soothing Music
   It is said that music has a calming effect, so, when stressed I listen to music. I like to listen to piano instrumentals may it be classical compositions or just a cover of any song. It is also said that soft music lets you meditate and think about things. However, listening to any music genre you prefer, not necessarily “soft music,” is also good.
   
4. Spend time with friends and family.
   Spending time with family and friends is very helpful in relieving stress. You get to confide with them and share whatever you are going through, may it be good or bad. Knowing that there are people who got your back is also motivating.
   
5. Sleep
   Exams, quizzes, requirements, and readings do give us sleepless nights. So, personally, when I get the chance to rest and get a good sleep, I grab it. I take a rest and get ready for a new set of activities to finish.

The period of adjusting from high school life to a life in university is pretty much a challenge for most freshman. They tend to be exposed in various activities which were far from what they used to be in their high school years. Heavy load of activities, readings and reports bombarded students in a way that they ought to forgot how to relax. Thus, drowning themselves to self-sacrificing sleepless nights with help of caffeine and energy drinks.

The eleventh edition of Buhay Devcom: How to Chill will show my top 3 things to done to free yourself from stress and provide relief from the adjustment period.

1. Treat yourself with a good meal. For others it may be a common thing but for students that get used to living a university life with readings and report and even forgot to treat thyself. It is necessary that we spend some time eating our favorite food or eating at our favorite restaurant in this we can relax and enjoy while adjusting.
2. Do your interest and hobbies. Others would say that the best way to enjoy university life is to learn while doing things that you love. It is indeed a luxury to find time doing something that suits your interest. Learn how to manage your time in a way that you balance school works and recreational activities. Recreational activities may also be an exercise in which exercising seems to relieve body stress.
3. Spend time with your family or spend time with God. Family and God should not be a dichotomy when it comes to whom we should spend our time with. Let us lend some of our time especially during Sundays or Sabbath Day to spend it with our love ones if not possible, spend it with our friends and of course, never forget to strengthen the bond of our body and soul (which connects us to God).

We’ve reached that part of the semester where the weather is cooler and faces are more anxious than ever. Its the last leg of our first semester journey.

During this time, students are usually stressed beyond belief. It’s crucial that during this time students are able to balance their time and not over stress over the small things. Here are 3 tips to help you chill during the hell week.

DECLUTTER.

Its important to have our things in order, especially during the hell week. Making sure that our schedules and things are in order will help us stress less in the long run. It is also important to declutter the things we don’t need our lives such as unnecessary stress from expectations and external commitments we can let go. Overall during this time focusing on the things that matter will boost your likeliness to chill better.

SOCIALIZE.

We sometimes fall into a bad habit of isolating ourselves whenever we encounter problems in our lives. This could be a negative habit because we tend to bottle the anxiety and stress we feel. During times like these, especially during hell weeks I think its important to take time to hangout with friends or even study together to minimize the stress levels.

BREATHE.

Finally, take a deep breath and move forward. Getting a low grade or not meeting your expectation won’t be the end of your world. Realize that failure is only part of the journey of success. At the end of the day we all have our own pace and timing.

The christmas trees are out. If you know what I mean.

The calm has passed and now the storm rolls to flood us with deadlines and activities desperately needed to be done just before the semester ends. Even SAIS registration has begun ringing its bells. But before you back to that essay you’re writing, or before you add those classes to your cart, learn to take a break!

We have our ways to relax and destress but let me share some of my own methods that just might help you.

find your groove.

One simple thing I can say about music is that it hits differently. Especially for music lovers like me, I always find myself listening to my favorite artists because they never fail to calm my nerves. Be it hard rock or classical, as long as its according to your preference it’s sure to help you. Music is a great mood booster, too. So if any time you’re in need for inspiration, just plug in you headphones and let the creative juices flow out of you.

share a laugh.

Loved ones count, too. There’s nothing more satisfying than having a good conversation with people most special to your heart, especially when you’re already miles away from them. And you don’t have to always talk about the good stuff. Sharing your problems work, too! In my experience, I feel a much better and less tense when I get to talk about the things I’m going through. But it’s definitely better to forget about it every once and a while and just laugh your heart out. Can be with a few drinks, or two. Your choice.

pamper yourself.

Wanting to order that dress you found online since last month? Go. You deserve it. It’s not that bad to spend some things for yourself if you know you’ve worked hard enough to earn it. (If not though, I think you should back to what you were doing.) Pampering yourself from time to time gives you the chance to put yourself first and keeps the endorphins high. I like to buy my favorite sweets after and enduring week because it’s somehow rewarding, and it does keep me up working harder so that I can treat myself more.

rest.

Sleep as much as you can! Because you never know when you won’t have time for it again. Getting a good solid rest relieves your physical and mental stress, also to regain all the energy you lost while pulling off all those all-nighters. Ever since I started studying her in UPLB, I slept a lot. Not because I had the time, but I frequently panic over all the things I have to do for class and I need a way to calm my nerves. Sleeping is also essential, so whether you’re doing it to relax or not, do your best to not be deprived of it.

FROM STRESSED TO FRESH | Weekly Writes CHECK THIS VIDEO OUT: Kaye Galler, Cedric Allen Katigbak, Karen Anne Vargas, Kristina Perez, and Shann Elyse Pasion show how they de-stress for the stressful exams week. + A friendly advice from the fresh Iskolars ng Bayan.

There are times when students have to face a pile of studying and deadlines, which often results to stress piling up as well. To combat this, we must learn how to let go of stress and chill. Here are 3 ways I find beneficial when fighting stress on hell weeks.

YouTube and Chill!

Stop worrying and give yourself some time to relax. Go watch some videos of your favorite YouTuber and just chill. Letting yourself take a break is beneficial for your productivity which sounds counter-intuitive. But doing so will let you remove your mind off things and when you get back to studying you will be able to do more. It will also prevent you from reaching your burn out point.

So go ahead and watch some YouTube videos and chill!

Eat!

“Eating can raise your spirits when you are low, soothe you when you are tense, and distract you when you are upset” – Ellyn Satter.

Stress eating might sound bad, but it’s really great! It’s often called emotional eating because some use it as a coping mechanism. It’s not bad if you don’t overdo it, make sure that you don’t overeat! Just get yourself some comfort foods and let your stress be drowned in your belly.

But remember, don’t overdo it!

Travel!

We often associate places with stress or bad things, so go around places that will relax you. Go to a garden or hang out with your friends and travel together. Travelling doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll go somewhere far. You just need to go somewhere away from stress and calm down. Be happy where you are and leave your worries behind.

Remember when doing these 3, you’re not running away from your problem, you’re just letting go of the stress. We all must face our problems or even our demons and when we do any of these we are actually forgetting about the stress, not the problem itself. We are just recharging our batteries and getting ready to fight again.

Above all, we must PRAY and surrender our worries while doing anything that removes stress.

As an isko or iska, stress is often common to experience. The loads of school requirements on top of various tests that needs studying, is not a cup of tea and is a handful. It can definitely generate anxieties and an echoing pressure, which can cause a person to have a breakdown.

De-stressing is an important way to cool off those steams produced by these various factors. It can also prevent us from further harm in our physical and mental health. Finding ways to chill is such a necessary action to help an individual cope with stress and balance his/her inner well-being.

Seen below, are my five ways on how I completely de-stress and chill, to let out all those stress and anxieties.

Food is great way to de-stress and fill yourself up with happiness. It honestly brings me joy and it makes me smile to eat my all-time favorite food which is the Black Pepper Burger of Minute Burger topped with my favorite beverage which is an iced coffee. It is good to treat yourself with your favorite food and drink and to experience the undeniable pleasure it gives.

Pampering yourself is one of the best ways to chill and de-stress. You can treat yourself with a relaxing massage or a nice mani/pedi session and even give yourself an entire spa day. Pampering yourself can also be inexpensive that will not empty out your wallet. You can do it at home by executing a refreshing skincare routine consists of sheet masks and moisturizers. Always remember that self-care is highly important!

Watching my favorite movies and tv series is an essential part of my ways of chilling. Watching an episode (or two) of the series I am currently hooked with, serves as my activity when I’m on a study break. It helps me ease my mind while still enjoying knowing what’s about to happen in the story.

My friends are just the best in taking my mind off of things and just helps me let out my stress. Bonding and being with them is enough to take all my anxieties away. I can fully become myself whenever I’m with them and our hours of being together, filled with endless laughter and juicy “kwentos”, is a great way in easing myself up to all those stress and pressures.

Sleep, to me, is by far the most important way to de-stress and chill. It is scientifically proven to be a key of a healthy well-being and is a part of our daily routine that is highly needed in repairing ourselves. Waking up after 8 hours of sleep or even to just an hour of nap is a superbly satisfying feeling. It is just incomparable and tremendously important to each and everyone of us.