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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.

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.

 

Foods that Reduce Stress


Ok so there are workouts that help you reduce stress.  There are foods that make you smarter.  Maybe you don’t feel like a workout today so hit the books and just eat food that reduce stress.  Ok, maybe that didn’t make complete sense if you’re gonna skip the gym today, at least eat some foods that will help you in the chill out department.   Check out WebMD’s list of proven stress reducing foods!

11 Foods That Make You Smarter

Let’s face it, we can use all the help we can get.  Have you ever had one of those days where all you can manage to shove down the gullet is a microwave dinner, a few cups of coffee and maybe a candy bar?  We all know that eating crappy makes us feel crappy and that includes how our brains function.  Want to keep it operating at peak performance?  Here are 11 foods that promise to help with that essential brain power.