Inc. All rights reserved. Dr. Zinatelli's Student Stress Management Tips 2000 Dr. Marna Zinatelli, Psychologist Pay attention to the way you think - When you are stressed, try to look at the thoughts you are having. This little experiment will likely give you many examples of how negative thought patterns can make you feel stressed and how constructive problem solving can make you feel more relaxed.
Some people are lucky enough to learn positive thinking skills while growing up.
Others have to decide to find ways to learn these skills. Decide what's important - People often say they feel stressed because they don't have enough time. This is interesting because these same people often say that they waste a lot of time. It's important to look at what it is you don't have enough time to do and what it is that you are wasting your time on. Talking on the phone with a friend can be a good use of time or a waste of time, depending on what's important to you.