WPC 101S Management
New environment
More homework and projects
Tougher course load
Trying to balance a
job/internship
Party atmosphere
Completely independent
W A College Students Stressed?
Fact
74.9%of ASU students reported experiencing stress within the last
school year.
Itemsthathavehadahigheffectonstress
36.6%academic responsibilities
27.3%being overcommitted
21.2%career-related issues
20.4%financial concerns
17.6%personal emotional issues
https://eoss.asu.edu/wellness/stressmanagement
S Management
Here’swhattoincludeinyourplanner:
Class schedule with travel time to/from classes
Assignment due dates
Job/Internship hours
Meals
Exercise
Sleep time
Social activities:
§e.g. Game Day, Clubs
Tip: Mark off each activity that you have completed for the day. This will
help you to feel accomplished!
H T Maintain Stress
T #1: Use a plann
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6:00amWake up, breakfast and get ready. Check e-mail for any class updates.
6:50am Leave for calculus
7:00am–9:00amCalculus class (first assignment due)
9:30am–11:00amASU swim team practice at SRC
11:30amLunch with Becky at Devil’s Diner
12:10pm Leave for psychology class
12:30pm–1:30pmPsychology class (article review due)
2:00pm–3:00pmEnglish 101 class (Shakespeare quiz)
3:30pm–5:30pmWork on newly assigned homework and plan new due dates
5:30pm–6:00pmDinner with David, Shelly and Nick at Engrained
6:00pm–9:00pmASU football game at Wells Fargo Arena with David, Shelly and Nick
(bring tickets)
9:30pmArrive back at dorm, shower and check e-mail
10:00pmWatch new episode of “Breaking Bad”
10:30pmSleep
H T Maintain Stress
T #1: Use a (Example)
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Exercising:
Helps you to stay in shape
§Don’t gain the Freshmen 15!
Prevent development of illnesses and ward off depression
Keeps your mind active
Releases stress
§Exercising releases endorphins (aka your “feel good” hormones), so you
feel happier after a session at the gym!
Improve your self-esteem
Tip: All ASU students have access to the Student Recreational
Complex, so be sure to use all of its great resources!
H T Maintain Stress
T #2: E
Sleepisimportantbecause:
It helps restore energy
Brain creates new pathways for learning and memories
Body fights off infections by releasing hormones
Sleep deprivation in students has been linked to lower GPAs because
sleep affects concentration, memory and the ability to learn
¹http://www.campusmindworks.org/students/self_care/sleep.asp
H T Maintain Stress
T #3: get enou sleep
Listen to your body
§Physiological vs. psychological
§Eat until you are content, not stuffed.
Balance, variety, and moderation
§Balanced meals – all food groups
§Appropriate portions
§Spoil yourself occasionally
Schedule and plan regular meals and snacks.
Take a daily multivitamin.
Read food labels
Tip: Be sure to drink plenty of water (at least 2 Liters daily)!
H T Maintain Stress
T #4: ea well & drink More water
Don’tforgettorelaxandhavefunactivitieseveryday!
Going to the movies
Meditating
Playing basketball with friends
Going hiking
Trying out a new recipe
Attending ASU events (e.g. football games)
Reading a new book
H T Maintain Stress
T #5: Make time for you
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ASU Wellness
(480) 965-4721
students.asu.edu/wellness
Education, information, and resources for
healthy living
Sun Devil Fitness Complex
(480) 965-8900
fitness.asu.edu
Find programs such as intramurals, group
fitness, and sports clubs
EMPACT 24-Hour Crisis Line
(480) 921-1006
Free after hours crisis intervention
ASU Counseling
(480) 965-6146
students.asu.edu/counseling
Schedule an appointment, find online
self-help resources and information
ASU Health Services
(480) 965-3349
students.asu.edu/health
Schedule an appointment, find
resources online
Well Devils
eoss.asu.edu/welldevils
Find Well Devil activities and events on
campus and resources for healthy living
Define your learning style.
What are some of the ways you learn best?
How do you study and retain information?
S group activity
Linguistic
§Verbal communication
§Successful in interpreting and explaining
§Are able to articulate ideas (speeches, presentations)
Logical Mathematical
§Seek pattern and consistency, relationships between factors
§Analytical and evaluative
§Succeed in calculations, analyses and evaluations
Musical
§Appreciate the relationships between sound and emotions
§Strive while participating in performance based activities
Bodily-Kinesthetic
§Mostly concerned with physical movements.
§Students seek to understand the control of their body
§Students participate when they are challenged physically
T of learning styles
Spatial
§Understand the relationship between knowledge and visual images
§Students are highly creative and innovative
Interpersonal
§Students concerned with their relationship(s) with others
§Understand other people and can relate to their experiences and feelings
Intrapersonal
§Passionate about self-awareness
§Participative in reflective exercises to best understand their own emotions
§Likely for high personal development
Make a list
Sleep
Study when you’re most awake
Take breaks after 60-90 minutes of working
Make note cards
Study in an environment that’s conducive to your learning style
Turn off technology
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Club Meeting Presentation Due next week
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