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Ashworth College allows you to study on your terms, whenever and however you want. But even with flexible study times, no due dates, and no “cramming for exam” dates, stress still creeps in. When it does, remind yourself that stress can be a good thing. You’re most likely stressed because you want to perform well, meet obligations, be a better person. All worthy goals! But to do all those things, you’ll need to wrangle stress down to a manageable level.
Below are five apps that offer tips for managing stress in college and—better yet—in life. These apps can be great for online college students.
Known as a “gym membership for the mind,” Headspace offers bite-sized guided meditations that are quick and easy to follow. You don’t have to be a meditation guru to try out Headspace. You can choose the length of your meditation session and focus on your breathing or visualizations. Sometimes you just need to take a deep breath.
Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore. It turns out coloring is a powerful stress reliever. A calming break from your work, coloring boosts your creativity and is therapeutic. The Stress Relief Coloring for Adults app is easy to use – even for those that aren’t artistically inclined. You can color in pre-designed templates or Mandalas!
One of the biggest advantages of choosing Ashworth College is the flexibility you have in choosing your “classroom” ambience. Apps such as Coffitivity help ensure that you can stay productive regardless of where you chose to study. Research shows that people are more focused with ambient noise, rather than complete silence or loud workspaces. Coffitivity reenacts the sounds of your local coffee shop so you can get in the study zone at home, in the break room, or at your kids soccer practice.
Maybe a relaxing game is more your style? As long as you don’t use it as a procrastination tool, mindless games like Zen Koi can provide you with the soothing and refreshing break you are looking for. Grow and breed beautiful Japanese carp in a koi pond with relaxing imagery and sounds.
You don’t need to take an hour-long yoga class to get the benefits from yoga. Take a break from work and have a good stretch. With lots of options for difficulty and length of exercise, this app works just as well for a five-minute stretch as it does for a more serious workout. Taking time to focus on your bodily sensations can increase your energy and give you the focus you need to finish your work. Plus, since you’re not tied to a classroom, you can take a stretch break whenever it’s needed!
The lesson here? Phones often serve as our biggest distractions, but if you take a breath and download these five apps, you can be on your way to a more productive, stress-free day.
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