We know application season is stressful, so here are a few things to keep your mind at peace.

1.Get active

Virtually any form of physical activity can act as a stress reliever. Even if you're not an athlete, exercise can still be a good stress reliever.
Physical activity can pump up your feel-good endorphins and other natural neural chemicals that enhance your sense of well-being.Consider walking, jogging, biking, swimming, weightlifting or anything else that gets you active.


2.Eat a healthy diet

Eating a healthy diet is an important part of taking care of yourself. Aim to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, and whole grains.


3.Avoid unhealthy habits

Some people may deal with stress by drinking too much caffeine or eating too much. These habits can harm your health.


4.Meditate

During meditation, you focus your attention and quiet the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. Meditation can instill a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health.


5.Laugh more

A good sense of humor can't cure all ailments, but it can help you feel better, even if you have to force a fake laugh through your grumpiness. So read some jokes, tell some jokes, watch a comedy or hang out with your funny friends.


6.Connect with others

When you're stressed and irritable, your instinct may be to isolate yourself. Instead, reach out to family and friends and make social connections.
Social contact is a good stress reliever because it can offer distraction, provide support and help you tolerate life's ups and downs. So take a coffee break with a friend, email a relative or visit your place of worship.


7.Get enough sleep

Stress can cause you to have trouble falling asleep. When you have too much to do — and too much to think about — your sleep can suffer. But sleep is the time when your brain and body recharge.
If you have sleep troubles, make sure that you have a quiet, relaxing bedtime routine, listen to soothing music, put clocks away, and stick to a consistent schedule.


8.Get musical and be creative

Listening to or playing music is a good stress reliever because it can provide a mental distraction, reduce muscle tension and decrease stress hormones. Crank up the volume and let your mind be absorbed by the music.

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