Whenever I have too much work to do, I naturally become stressed. I use one main technique to deal with it all. I plan.
Even when I have way too much to do for the allotted amount of time that I have to complete the tasks, I tend to organize everything into bite-sized pieces and time blocks to complete them by. I give myself generous breaks and time to refresh (e.g., showers, bathroom breaks, eating meals). This helps me to prioritize. If I'm late for class, I don't wash my oatmeal cup.
Robotically planning out a couple of stressful days helps me to de-stress. But when I imagine planning out every single day, minute by minute, I feel suffocated. A cherished part of my life is having the flexibility to do spontaneous things, but when I'm overburdened, I like having a plan.
What's your tool for de-stressing?
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