One of the best proven methods for managing stress is through the practice of meditating. Now that you are aware of this little fact, two big excuses for not meditating remain: “I don’t know how” and “I don’t have time”. This video addresses both the ‘how to’ and ‘how to do it in a moment’. You don’t need an ashram, fancy pillow or mountain top. You can do it anywhere, and all you need is a moment.
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The Grad School Rap
Among grad students I’m the baddest dude. My classmates like me. I’ve been peer reviewed!”
OK. It’s mindless. And a little of this particular rap goes a long way.
But if mindless stress reduction, a few good laughs and a nod to creativity is all you’re capable of (after reading a textbook by an author who got paid by the word), then this may be just what you’re looking for. Two guys with too much time on their hands and a decent sense of rhyme.
20 Minute Workout
Sometime you just need a good ass-kicking to push out the stress build up that comes from being a grad school student. I typically get a few workouts in a week and am satisfied with a good yoga class, hike or bike ride. I push hard enough to feel good and look adequate in my skinny jeans but I typically don’t “kill it” in the workout realm.
As I’m getting into a heavier workload at school I’m finding the frequency of my workouts is diminishing but I still have a ton of energy I need to burn off. This week I actually went for a run. I seriously HATE running, but it was desperate for a workout that was rigorous and quick. If you hate running too, here’s how to kill it in a crunch (pun intended). Go get em tiger.
Best Workouts To Relieve Stress
Admit it we don’t always exercise because it’s fun. Sometimes do it for the benefits, even if we don’t feel like it. Maybe you do it to loose weight, tighten up those buns for thong season, stay flexible, train for competition. For grad students, you probably want to know what kind of workout gets you fired up, helps you cut the edge, stay focused? Here’s Men’s Healths suggestions for the best workouts to relieve stress. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a dude to benefit and it’s quite unlikely these workouts will put hair on your chest.
Backed by science, here’s how to get yourself Zen
From chewing gum to meditation, this list has something for just about everyone. Spoiler alert, number 15 on the list says that studies have show that sex can actually decrease the physical symptoms of stress. Need we say more? Check out the other 22 scientifically-backed ways to reduce stress here.