When Dr. Blumin asked us to make a "stress pie chart", I didn't think much of it. However, it ended up being one of the most helpful exercises I did in class. By writing out my biggest stresses in life, I was able to see how conquerable all my stresses truly are. On of the sections on my chart was finals and making sure I am prepared for each of them. I found out that I am entitled to seven hours of free tutoring through the College of Visual and Performing Arts. I immediately took advantage of that and contacted tutors for my two biggest finals which had been stressing me out the most. Another section of my chart was my future and what I was going to do as a profession and even just in general. The major/career exploration project helped me a great deal with that part of my stress. At least knowing that I am starting to shape my courses according to what I want to do in the future and what I enjoy takes the stress off a lot. A big section of my stress I have found is able my body image and dieting. With all of the stress that college brings, it is hard to keep on a gym schedule and eat healthily at all hours of the day. However, not being able to do those things causes me stress, so it turns out to be a vicious cycle. I needed to find time to work exercise into my schedule, and help myself to not turn to food or splurge as often on unhealthy foods. I made sure I fit the gym into my schedule by treating it as if it was schoolwork. I used the gym as an assignment to cleanse myself and make myself feel good. I have learned that I need that as part of my schedule in order to function.
I'm sure there will be many different sources of stress on my future stress charts, however the most important thing to remember is the fact that laying my stress out in front of my face is extremely important, and is a great way to make what seems like a big mess into a simply solvable problem.
Red = finals/schoolwork, purple=health and dieting, blue=social life, and green=career/major/future
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