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Stress Management

Managing stress is a key skill for busy students. Most students have to juggle many competing demands on their time and resources. Family, partner and household demands, financial issues, and work stress, all can take their toll.

Here are some downloadable documents that may help you to understand and better manage your stress.

If, after reviewing these resources, you think you may need help with managing stress, contact a Student Counsellor.

Assessing your stress levels

Use this checklist to assess your current stress levels

• Signs of Stress Self Assessment (Word) / Signs of Stress Self Assessment (pdf)

Managing your stress

This document haas some strategies to help manage your stress on physical, mental and emotional levels.

• Stress Management Strategies (Word) / Stress Management Strategies (pdf)

Coping with Exam Stress

The exam success website will help you cope with stress associated with examinations

The CSU library holds various resources (books, tapes etc) which may be helpful.

Here is a link to some useful stress websites.