Vanguard

Issue date: 10/22/07 Section: Lifestyles

Midterms are over for most students, and long nights of making note cards, rewriting in-class notes and drinking espresso shots with study group pals are now nothing more than an old nightmare. After such stressful and time-consuming activities that surround midterms and exams in general, creating a calm atmosphere around yourself is very important.

Relaxation techniques that work for some may be completely wrong for others, so for an individual to find an effective way for him/her to relax is very important. For example, I prefer to turn on one of my favorite movies and curl up on the sofa to relax. Though this works for me, it may not be the ideal way for someone else to loosen up.

The Franklin Institute Online provides a number of ways to de-tense your mind as well as your body. The Web site's composers suggest imagining oneself in a tranquil place, getting away from noisy areas for a while, laughing and even crying. It may sound a little depressing, but crying is a wonderful way to relieve overwhelming emotions.

There are other stress relief mechanisms that are more intimate. It has also been suggested that taking a very warm aromatherapy bath, getting a message by a massage therapist or by your partner and practicing yoga or tai chi puts a person's spirit in a very relaxing zone.

No matter which one of these relaxation tips may work best for you, be sure to get familiar with at least one within the next few weeks. Yes, midterms did just end, but one could also say that just means finals are just around the corner!

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