School life is often described as one of the most fun, informative and versatile journeys of life. It not only makes us ready for a life ahead as an adult but it also puts us in situations of various challenges, which we learn to overcome over the years. Those friendships, school canteen dates or bunking of classes are some of the most fun moments, that people fondly remember. However, behind the façade of these happy memories, many of us tend to forget about the challenges student life comes with. Young people may find themselves rather stressed, due to either external or internal factors. High academic demands, tight schedules, numerous curricular and extracurricular activities, in addition to personal affairs, can contribute to emotional or psychological tension.
The anxiety and tension of getting into our dream colleges are often present during the last years of school and thanks to some special relatives the pressure to perform well is sadly always HIGH. This not only puts a student under mental stress but also affects her/him physically as well.
- The following symptoms can indicate stress:
- Frequent headaches
- Sleep disorders
- Increased sense of vulnerability and irritation
- Fatigue and exhaustion
- Indifference towards favorite activities
- Unwillingness to communicate
- Desire for solitude
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about additional uncertainty about the future with it. With this now, it becomes even more important to break the stigma of mental health and empower the students in every way possible.
You can’t possibly avoid all the stress of daily life and activities. There will always be something that will bother you. After all, that is life! Overcoming the various challenges at different stages of time. However, you can increase knowledge and awareness about this issue, and thus learn to cope with it quickly and effectively. Additionally, you will gain the ability to maintain a healthy psyche and emotional stability.
So before we begin looking for answers and coping strategies that help deal with stress in a student’s life, let’s come true with one fact that at this stage of life where the mind is young and fully energized young people often tend to fall upon unwise ways to overcome the psychological and emotional pressure of this stage. Substance Abuse of various kinds, consuming large amounts of junk food, and becoming lethargic rather than participating in physical exercise tends to become a way of their lifestyle. However, in reality, the advisable ways to adopt for overcoming the mental stress of this period are quite the opposite!
So here I have penned down some of the ways that I have personally adopted in my life and highly recommend to beat the stress effectively without any harm caused.