Living Well 2021Stress Management and Emotional Well-being

Stress Management and Emotional Well-beingMany ASU students take positive steps to manage stress, such as:

By talking to someone they trust – 80.2%

Through physical activity – 72.8%

Through healthy eating – 70.3%

By taking action to resolve the situation – 66.3%

Doing something creative – 53.2%

By using mindfulness practices – 37.9%

Is Stress Always Bad?Stress is not inherently bad. The stress response prepares our bodies and minds for action, and can help us perform at our optimal levels to manage the situations that we are facing. Stress can be motivating and energizing. When stressors come at a rate and intensity we can handle, it builds our resilience.Some examples might include:

Stress about school can motivate you to study to achieve the grades you want to earn.

Having a busy schedule can motivate you to prioritize and clear your calendar for important activities.

Being strapped for money can motivate you to work harder to get a promotion or a better paying job.

Relationship conflicts can motivate you to build communication skills.

However, the constant demands of academic and personal life can build up stress levels without allowing us to unwind and become fully relaxed, which can lead to feeling overwhelmed. It’s important to recognize and be aware of your stress levels and emotions to prevent this from happening!Source: American College Health Association. American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment: Arizona State University Metro Phoenix Campuses Spring 2019. Baltimore: American College Health Association; Spring 2019 (n=2,096).CoverUser GuideBuild Your Best YouGoal SettingSMART Goal SettingWriting Your SMART GoalTime Management10 Essential Ways to Plan a Successful DayBalancing School and WorkWeekly To-DoCommunication and Conflict ManagementCommunication and Conflict ManagementUsing "I" StatementsRelationships and ConnectionThe Spectrum of RelationshipsCultivating Healthy Relationships and How to Help a FriendStress ManagementStress Management and Emotional Well-beingHow Do I Manage Stress?Mandala Coloring PagesWord SearchSun Devils Have a Growth MindsetSleepSleep First. Hustle Second.Maximize Your Sleep SpaceMovementGet Moving, Sun Devils!FitnessNutritionWhat You Eat MattersMake the Most Out of Your Meal PlanEasy Healthy RecipesRecipesRecipesSix Ways to Love Your Body Exactly As It Is NowNutrition JournalBudgetingCutting Expense TipsA Student's Guide to BudgetingHow to Help a FriendSubstances of Use and MisuseDo You Know?CannabisNicotineSafe Medication Practices for LifeMindfulnessCalm BreathingPositive AffirmationsGratitudeMy Go-To Gratitude List10 Minutes to Recognize the Good StuffHow Will You Build Your Best You?DIY WellnessContact InformationArchives