• Question: How do you cope with stress

    Asked by xray130pen on 27 Mar 2020.
    • Photo: Divya M. Persaud

      Divya M. Persaud answered on 27 Mar 2020:

      I do a few things to manage stress. Practicing the cello is something that I try to do very often because it keeps me calm and uses a different part of my brain. I also go to the gym often and like to take walks through nature.

    • Photo: Adam Parkes Bowen

      Adam Parkes Bowen answered on 7 Apr 2020:

      I find that exercise, a reasonable (not too much in the way of fats/sugary food) diet and having a regular sleeping pattern with 7-8 hours of sleep are good for managing stress. Doing these also help me to concentrate and work more effectively, which helps to avoid being in very stressful situations in the first place.

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  • Photo: Katie

    Katie commented on :

    Similar to Adam, looking after yourself helps your body and mind deal with stress.
    But sometimes the panic will come anyway.
    I try and write down a list of what needs to be done and a rough idea of things I’ve tried (if I have), then I go for a walk. Taking a break helps your brain to mull over ideas in the background.
    Then I give myself half an hour with a cup of tea and my list to come up with a plan for how to work through a problem.