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Make a list of the work in terms of urgent, important, and not important. This will put you in control of your
                 situation and help you increase your productivity.

                 In academic life, keeping your notes organised, finishing assignments on time, and tracking deadlines can help
                 reduce stress.
                                            Physical Exercise and Fresh Air


                                            Physical Exercise in the fresh air increases the flow of blood and oxygen in the body.
                                            This will help in releasing good hormones, and will make a healthy mind and body.
                                            It can be in the form of going out for a walk, being physically active at home by
                                            helping with household chores, walking uphill, jogging, or running, aerobics, etc.
                 Meditation


                 Meditation is an age-old practice that produces a deep state of relaxation and helps you
                 focus on one thought and clear the others. It works to reverse the effects of stress by
                 providing  rejuvenation  and repair  of the mind and  body.  Thus, preventing  further
                 damage from the physical effects of stress.

                                          Yoga

                                          The practice of yoga involves stretching the body and forming different poses while
                                          keeping your breathing slow, and controlled. This will relax the body and energise
                                          it at  the same  time. Some  good  yoga  exercises to  relieve  stress are  Sukhasana
                                          (Easy pose), Standing Forward  Bend (Uttanasana),  Prasarita  Padottanasana,  Rabbit
                                          Pose (Sasangasana), Side Stretch, etc.

                 Healthy Diet

                 Eating healthy balanced food will reduce the negative impact of stress on your mind
                 and body. Start your day with a good breakfast, do not skip your meals, avoid eating
                 junk food, and drink lots and lots of water. Keeping these little things in mind will help
                 your body function normally, and play an important role in reducing stress.

                                           Positivity


                                           Always look for something good in every move you take in life. Negative thoughts
                                           reduce good hormones, and cause depression and anxiety. It has also been proven
                                           scientifically that you should always smile, no matter what the situation is. Even a fake
                                           smile will help to reduce heart rate and blood pressure during stressful situations.
                                           For example, instead of feeling upset over scoring less in exams or for not getting
                 selected in an inter school event, try to maintain a positive attitude and work on ways to score better next time.

                 Good Sleep


                 A good sleep helps you manage the stress of a tough day. It rejuvenates the mind and
                 body, improves your concentration power, regulates your mood swings and sharpens
                 your  brain  for better  decision-making power.  Sleep is so important  that,  irregular
                 sleeping patterns or slight sleep deprivation can bring irritation in your behaviour, and
                 cause severe mood swings.



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