Wellness InSTALLments
December 2014 — Volume 2, Issue 6
Anxiety & College Students
Programs & Events
12/1- AIDS Awareness Table
Student Plaza
12pm-2pm
12/2- PUPPYPALOOZA
Cohen Center Lawn
1pm-4pm
12/3- De-Stress for Your Tests
Outside P&W
11am-2pm
12/4- De-Stress for Your Tests
West Lake Village
8-9pm
12/5- Last Day of Classes
Please see our online calendar for a
full, updated schedule
It’s no secret that stress affects people. You feel emotionally
drained and it can even make you very tense. So what is so
stressful about college? What do we have to worry about?
The results from the National Stress in America Survey says that
young adults, like us, feel stress more than any other age group. One of the most stressful things
students experience is dealing with the transition from high school, work or even the military to
college. In these situations, most people are given a structured schedule, whereas college comes
with the freedom of creating your own schedule and managing your time. With this new time
management comes the stress of finding balance between school, work, relationships and a
social life. Students also worry about maintaining a healthy body weight and getting enough
exercise. Keep in mind that there is no cure for stress. However, finding techniques that work for
you can minimize how stress affects your body. In doing so you can improve your health, increase
productivity, increase your happiness, sleep better, and improve your satisfaction in life!
Even Wizards Get Stressed!
In the Harry Potter novels and movies, each student is “sorted” into a Hogwarts House that suits
their personality. The key to maintaining stress is to understand yourself. But most importantly
you need to focus on knowing your personality, your behaviors, your habits, your stress triggers,
and your relaxation methods. Listed below are some unique stress relief tips for each personality!
Negative Effects of Stress
Colds last longer
Sleep problems occur
Anxious thoughts/behaviors
Isolation from others
Nervous habits like fidgeting
Acne breakouts
Outbursts and mood swings
 SLYTHERIN— Visualize relaxation. Stretch often. Talk yourself through it. Remember the little
things. Reach out. Acknowledge the stress. Avoid multi-tasking.
 RAVENCLAW— Make a mantra. Write it out. Take a tea or coffee break. Be kind with yourself.
Take a walk. Try not to overthink. Find a favorite poem or quote.
 HUFFLEPUFF— Take a break. Put yourself first. Celebrate the positives. Express your stress.
Practice conflict management. Eat right. Remember you can say no.
Question of the Month
When is the last day of classes
for the Fall 2014 semester?
Email Prevention & Wellness at
pws@fgcu.edu with the correct
answer to enter into a drawing for:
$10 of Eagle Dollars!
 GRYFFINDOR— Hang out with friends. Run off your stress. Practice time-management. Reflect
on your achievements. Put yourself in the present. Put what’s important first.
 EVERYONE— Don’t stress about stress! Surround yourself with positive people. Pamper yourself.
Play your music loud. Make a sleep schedule. Take a break from social media. SMILE.
Prevention & Wellness is located on the right-hand side of the Wellness Center. Find us online : http://fgcu.edu/wellness