Take the SAT and Take It Easy
In my last blog I talked about how important it is to schedule your time and make sure you don’t neglect study time. In this blog post I want to give you some ideas to help you relax from the stress of studying for the SAT, working and just being a teenager in general.
*Take a hot bubble bath, yes even if you are a guy. You’ll be surprised at how relaxing it can be.
*Read a good book, one you don’t have to read for any class. Send your imagination soaring and you’ll forget about the stress of the day.
*Go for a long walk. If you have a dog, take the canine with you for company. Look at the sky and the flowers and smell the fresh air. You’ll feel better and rejuvenated in body and mind.
*Retail therapy. This is mostly for the girls, but it can help the guys too. Going shopping or simply walking the mall and window shopping can be a way to kick back and relax.
*Do something nice for someone else. When you’re thinking about the needs of others, you rarely have time to feel sorry for yourself or wallow in pity for the things you’re going through. It’s one of the best ways to pick yourself up. Find someone who needs something, or seems down and cheer them up. You’ll feel better in the process.
*Watch a good movie. I’m not talking about some tense, suspense filled shoot’em up bam bam type movie; I’m talking about a classic movie, perhaps one you haven’t seen before. You’ll discover just why it’s called a classic once you see it.
*Grab some friends and play a game of touch football or baseball. Sharing sports with some good friends is an excellent way to blow off some steam and it’s good for your health as well.
These are just a few ideas to get you going. I’m sure you might have your very own way to take a deep breath and step back from the crazy world surrounding you. Whatever works for you is great. Remember that it’s not worth it to work yourself to death and forget to be you. All things in moderation.
