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Stress can be tough on your bod—headaches, bein’ totally moody and it can even ruin your flat abs by releasing cortisol (aka the stuff that may make fat stay on your tummy). And what’s more stressful than the make it or break it feeling of finals? Not this year. We’ve got 5 simple stress-busters that’ll leave ya calm and cool. Bring on the A’s!1) Get it together. Feel like you’re drowning under a pile of papers? Can’t find a pencil? It’s time to bust out the Post Its, and rearrange your workspace. Once everything’s in its proper place, you'll be able to tackle the pile. With all that icky clutter gone, it won’t look like as intimidating. Make a to do list and get to it! 2) Go, girl! Banish study woes by hitting the pavement. Go for a jog, play some pick-up b-ball or do some Pilates moves. Ya may feel like you don’t have time to work out, but movin’ for a few minutes will help you clear your mind. In a few minutes, you'll be ready to hit the books again. 3) Inhale and exhale. Being stressed takes a toll on your breathing, too. Your inhale ‘n’ exhale routine becomes shallow, aka way less helpful. When you’re feeling like ya wanna toss your Chem book out the window, take a deep breath and exhale all the negative vibes. Repeat! Beltin’ out your fave jams can help ya breathe deeper. 4) Break it up. If you’ve been making flashcards for hours and have reviewed your notes for the 100th time, it’s time to walk away. Set mini goals for yourself, like “I will review Chapters 6-8 of French until 8:30.” Once you’ve done that, take 20 minutes off to just chill. You deserve a bit of a break, but make sure your studying doesn’t turn into a major slack sesh. 5) Sniff it out. Bubble baths, scented aromatherapy candles and relaxing music can all help calm you down after a serious study session. Hint: lavender is proven to relax you. Need to get pumped up for studying? Try using a peppermint or citrus scent to get you goin’. -Aubrey TippettBlog It Out... What’s your best-bet way to de-stress while you are studying?
BY JIAE K. ON 5/16/2008 6:27:00 AM 53 COMMENTS
ok am i like the first comment?!! that is rare if i am but anyway this is like a total help... i love this part of the website and i loved it when it was on the other site to!!! thanks a lot g-life!!
like_OMG!!! on 5/16/2008 7:13:53 AM
This is really gonna help me with all my tests and not just my final, especially since I am in a math class of 12 and we are the only ones in the grade who take them so I don't have a "study buddy"
brunettesrule52 on 5/16/2008 8:31:12 AM
cool! i want 2 get those bubble bath scents!!!! yummy!!!
itsallgood on 5/16/2008 9:00:04 AM
this might really help me. I get stessed soooo easily!
sportygirl23 on 5/16/2008 9:03:45 AM
this is going 2 help A LOT im already done the first half of math tho but who cares
girlfriend*heart**heart**heart**heart* on 5/16/2008 11:17:26 AM
***MOD*** Hey! I have a prob... I HATE heights. I can do the ferris wheel, but that's as high as I'll go (I can only go on it cuz it's slow...). I want to go on a roller-coaster ride SOOOO badly, but I'm terrified. I got all the way to the top (in line... lol) but I chicked out - more of FREAKED out! I'm 15 (1/2) & I'm so sick & tired of this fear stopping me from doing things! Any tips? ... By the way, I went on that 1 funnel water ride thingy (it's really tall) & was fine & had a blast going down it. I just freak out while in line & actually starting the ride! Thanks!
Hey Girl! Don't feel bad about chickening out, because being scared is what makes rollar coasters so much fun! I love coasters, but I get soooo nervous in line too! Here's some hints for overcoming your fear! First, don't psych yourself out! While you're waiting in line, try saying things to yourself like "I am a strong girl and I can do anything!" instead of thinking "OMG! I sooo cannot do this!" Also, start small. No need to rush right over to the biggest coaster in the park! Start with a small one and then go bigger and bigger. Also, try talking to the people runnin' the rides, 'cause they can help by re-assuring you that the rides are totally safe! XOXO Andrea
actress1 on 5/16/2008 11:59:53 AM
this is gonna help me a lot. i already did my end of year exams but i'm also doing really important exams two years early in a couple of weeks aaagghhh!!!!!!! but is should all be okay.
cazii on 5/16/2008 12:07:46 PM
*************MOD*********** Hey Aubrey! You're new, right? I like your avatar! :] Hope you had a great day today, I'm SOOOO glad it's Friday & I'm going to out high school talent show today, so I'm pretty psyched! Byee! ♥
Hey Girl! Yup, I'm a newbie here! My day was totally fab, just like I hope yours was!! OMG! Talent shows are a blast! Have an awesome time! XOXO Aubrey
actress1 on 5/16/2008 12:19:16 PM
Me and my friend megan were celebrating our birthday today in school since we both have one may 18th, but it has been the worst day. Basically my day 2's are the worst. Im with those jerk boys allll day. They popped our balloons, called me ugly told me they hate me and megan was trying to enjoy herself because her gramma was dying and the stupid boys were calling her "albino" and its been this all day and ive been holding back my tears and i was supposed to be enjoying it. So yah i was supposed to be happy and enjoy my birthday weekend but they made me feel like crap. And its more than just immaturity, its pure hatrid towards me and her and i cant take it! (But they bug me more than her sometimes...) And its turning the school against me. I wish there was a way to make them stop but no matter what i do it doesnt help >:[
Hey Girl! Don't let their comments get ya down! You know they are sooo totally untrue! So, you gotta do something completely fun tonight! Invite your friend, too and maybe the fun will distract her from everything that's going on! Keep your head up, Girl! Tomorrow will be better!! XOXO Aubrey
melissa lynn on 5/16/2008 12:30:43 PM
Where was this when I had to take the Benchmark? This would have really have helped me! I was sooo stressed and was breaking out soo bad on my face! This could really help even prevent breakouts too! SWEET! xoxox, Madison
Clique_Poseurs on 5/16/2008 12:54:53 PM
Hey, yeah, I've been stressed lately and my abs have pretty much dissolved, which stresses me out more cuz of bathing suit season and all...well that makes me feel a little better I suppose. Gotta get back to workin' out! <3 Smileyyy
Hey Girl! Don't stress about having the perfect bathing suit bod!! Life is crazy busy and it's ok to take some time off from working out! Once things settle down, then you'll have time to catch up on the ab workouts! XOXO Aubrey
smiley06 on 5/16/2008 1:03:46 PM
Thanks! these tips are rawsome!
mgirl817 on 5/16/2008 1:05:22 PM
hey!
love wanted on 5/16/2008 1:08:48 PM
melissa lynn:: every school has those kind of boys, you just need to realize that their lives must be pretty sad to ruin someone elses day to make theirs better. please enjoy the rest of your birthday weekend, and try not to mind those comments! happy birthday!
love wanted on 5/16/2008 1:10:29 PM
***MOD*** hey can u guys help? I don't no what to do ok see, theres this guy. We used to talk to each other a lot, but now he just COMPLETELY ignores me, like I'm invisible. He'll talk to evryone, but me. No matter what I say to him, he just IGNORES me. (He's got x ray vision or something)What is going awn? I dunno what to do. What happened???????????
Hey Girl! He may just be tryin' to get your attention or tryin' to make you ask him out. My advice? Just don't let him see how much it bothers you! Laugh and have fun with your friends like normal and then he'll see what he's missing out on! XOXO Aubrey
falloutboy67 on 5/16/2008 1:22:06 PM
Mod**** Hey, I'm sick and I'm on antibiotics, but I can't sing! Some mods have ansered this Question but their advice hasn't worked well on me. I'm the lead singer for the band I'm in and we're on tour. I have a concert almost every week or twice a week sometimes. It's really hard on my voice. I've had to stay in the hotel because I can't sing! Mike (manager) said to drink tea and I'll be fine but it's not working!! What do I do! I haven't talked in days!
hey girl!
Dont rush into anything. If you guys are meant to kiss, it will happen, dont try and force things. Just talk to him and be open and do not lie to impress him.
Ashley<3
SUMC.Records on 5/16/2008 1:44:34 PM
you see the giveaway box right?Well, I have that a long time ago!
prettycatholicgirl11 on 5/16/2008 2:16:13 PM
MOD*** Hey, I just asked a Q: I'm the girl with the voice problem, um you gave me advice about kissing someone. I think you got the wrong girl! Can you please answer my question? Thanks a bunches! - Jennifer-Ann
IM SORRY! just repost your question and i will answer it!
SUMC.Records on 5/16/2008 2:16:20 PM
YOu should go to the doctor and ask them what you can do, they are experts and should be able to help you out.Good luck.
SUMC.Records on 5/16/2008 2:20:33 PM
Ashley R. (Mod) I did, It's been since wednesday. I've been drinking tea since Sunday though! I've missed out on almost a week of our tour! Have any home remedies?
If the tea isnt working, you really should go to a doctor and get it checked out.
SUMC.Records on 5/16/2008 2:23:50 PM
Ashley R. Hey thanks, I'll make an appt. with the local doc. now. hehe Yellow pages is a life saver when you're on the road!
SUMC.Records on 5/16/2008 2:27:42 PM
cOoLiO!!!!!
Godis♥Gal♥ on 5/16/2008 2:29:23 PM
heyy Chicas♥ i love saying that enywayss When I get stressed I take to my bed - stretch and take deep breaths. oh and Sometimes i'll listen to some music. I think of all my achievements and good things in life good luck to anyone stressed outt♥ - CandE xoxoxo
CandE on 5/16/2008 2:55:54 PM
Mod? My friend found out today that her crush likes her. I was telling another one of my friends and she asked some people and apparently it was all a joke. Should I tell my friend?? Idk if i should cuz she would be so sad...
You should for sure talk to your friend. Lying and avoiding the subject will only hurt your friendship.
blondie456 on 5/16/2008 3:17:45 PM
OMG I'm gonna be in High School Musical 3!!!!!! We start filming tomorrow!
dancingqueen12293 on 5/16/2008 3:18:26 PM
**MOD** I'm so freaked out! I think my bgf is going to ask me if I want to be his girlfriend, but I don't like him like that. And I don't know what to say!
If you dont like him that way then its probably best not to be his girlfriend and to stay friends instead.
greenleaf62 on 5/16/2008 3:53:37 PM
hey mod i was wondering, how do u make those hearts?
hit shift and the button next to M and then 3
megger17 on 5/16/2008 3:57:13 PM
*******Mod********** My friend was going to break up with her BF who's never around to go out with another guy who she thought liked her. (he asked her out) But today we found out that it was actually a dare to ask her out and now my friend is really sad. She's making me call her present BF over and over but he's never home. HELP!
Do something to help cheer your friend up, like bringing her favorite candy and having some girl time together. This way she will forget about the situation and have fun spending time with you.
crazybananas16 on 5/16/2008 3:59:13 PM
MOD! MOD! MOD! MOD! MOD! MOD! This girl just recently told me that she like this guy I used to like. I told everyone that I didn't like him anymore and I believed that. I told myself that I had no reason to like him, and plus he doesn't like me. But when I found out she liked him, it made me a little angry! I don't understand!
dancingirls2 on 5/16/2008 5:00:06 PM
awesome!!!!!!!
*purpleprincess* on 5/16/2008 5:10:29 PM
My bff Samantha is going to join... she's sitting right next to me!
flipflopdiva1234 on 5/16/2008 6:02:52 PM
im going to my 1st real dance 2morrow night! im so excited! wut do u think i should wear? its casual and the theme is neon and white, cuz there is going to b black lights. any ideas? o and its not my school's dance but i was invited by my friends who go to that school so i'll kno like 6 people but it will still b really fun!
soccergrl on 5/16/2008 6:04:22 PM
This is amazing... thank you so much!!!
lovelife8223 on 5/16/2008 6:12:39 PM
***MOD*** Do you have any body toning tips for me?!?! Like, seriously, at the start of the school year, I had a pretty decent waist, & weighed 111 lbs (I'm really short too- barely 5'2, so that weight isn't exactly the best). Recently, I went on a cruise with my chorus, so I like gained weight... alot :/ When I got back, I could've sworn that scale said I weighed 119 pounds!!! I can't believe it! My abs/waist is no longer there (if I suck in, there's still a good amount of "pudge"), & I measured around my thighs- they are 21 1/1"! That is definitely NOT good for someone my height. I don't know any really spectacular thigh, butt, & waist toning exercises... & I definitely know not to go on a diet :/ What can I do?!?! I didn't like wearing my bikini to the beach on that trip, because I definitely didn't look as well as I had last summer ):
Hey girl, you don't sound overweight, so don't feel bad about your weight (you are just the right size). However, if you do want to get toned, you can do crunches and pushups and cardio (like running). -lauren
lovelife8223 on 5/16/2008 6:35:50 PM
heyy.. this is fun!! longest comment in G-Blog historyyy :] ok...im done for now!
love wanted on 5/16/2008 7:05:29 PM
soccergrl-- get some cute white shorts, or a white miniskirt. wear cute, bright flip flops or sandals (or any bright shoes that look good!) and find a bright, neon top that you love. maybe go to claire's or icing and see if you can find some cute neon hoop earrings or something! maybe even get some neon hair elastics or barretts to make your hair bright and funky!
love wanted on 5/16/2008 7:08:30 PM
**MOD** i have two questions. 1) my two bffs have been leaving me out lately. like, theyll walk down the hallways together, theyre having a sleepover without even asking me to come (apparantly, her mom wont let her have more than 1 person over...) i asked one of them if they were avoiding me and she was like "no, of course not!" why are they doing this, and how can i make them stop? 2) how can i make more guys like me?
Try telling your friends that you feel left out. You can also invite them to sleep over at your house . You can make more guys like you by being confident and flirty. -lauren
love wanted on 5/16/2008 7:11:53 PM
<3
love wanted on 5/16/2008 7:12:20 PM
dancingirls2::: you dont like him, youre just a little territorial, and im like that too. if i break up with guy, and then my bff tells me she likes him, im jealous, im confused, and i think i like the guy. after a little while, you stop and move on.
love wanted on 5/16/2008 7:15:19 PM
MOD** okay, i always eat healthy, i rarely eat junk food, and when i do i eat small portions, and i take dance classes, but i still have a tummy. its not HUGE, but it still makes me feel self conscious, and this summer i want to feel confident in a bikini. i dont know where to start with working out, but i want something fun. girls, please help me too. i can use all the help i can get!
Hey girl, to make working out fun, try going on a run with your friends or going to the gym with your friends. You can also try doing crunches and pushups while you watch tv. -lauren
nicolenicole on 5/16/2008 7:18:13 PM
That was such good advice!! I well definitely use the tips! Do u have any advice for keeping focussed while you are studying?
Kaley07 on 5/16/2008 7:19:40 PM
thanks lauren!
love wanted on 5/16/2008 7:27:08 PM
Hey everyone! Whats up?
liagibaa on 5/16/2008 7:44:02 PM
********MOD************* Hey i need some advice. Im really worried about my friend on my softball team. She tells me all the time how bad her home life is and that her bags are packed and she is ready to run away. Im worried about her what can i do?
Talk to a trusted adult about this (like a counselor at school or something). She needs help. -lauren
Fastpitch Chic on 5/16/2008 7:50:06 PM
***MOD*** Me, my best friend, and our best guy friend, used to be very close but now that we are in middle school everything has changed. I've made a new friend who I am very close with (she is like my sister)my old best friend had a new boyfriend and she is crazy about him, we use to walk out to parent pickup together but now she just walks with him, and she hasn't even introduced me to him. And my best guy friend is constantly getting new girlfriends and is constantly changing with them, with one girlfriend he'll be acting like he's all cool and stuff and all that and then the other girlfriend he's very sweet and normal like the guy who was originally my friend. I feel like I'm the only one who wants to restore our friendships and they just want to go their own ways. What should I say?
Try getting the together with them for a day and just hang out, like things used to be. When you guys are hanging out, go ahead and tell them that you want to hang out with them more. It's ok that you guys are going their different ways, but that doesn't mean that your friendship needs to change. -lauren
blingblingmarci on 5/16/2008 7:59:38 PM
okay love wanted, im not annoyed or anything, i just want to ask you to not do that thing where you hit return like a gazillion times, it just takes forever to get to the bottom of a blog, thanx <3 kiki
londongirl12 on 5/16/2008 8:00:06 PM
AwEsOmEsT!
rainbowsmylz on 5/16/2008 9:23:57 PM
actress1**** I LOVE rollercaosters. I'm always scared at the line and first going up the ride. But then i LOVE IT by the time i'm at the end. I feel bad for you because your 15 and haven't ridden one. YOU NEED TO!
Abercrombie_Ballet_Beauty on 5/17/2008 3:18:58 AM
i got a GORGEOUS sweatshirt for aeropostel yesterday! My 15 yr old bro thought it looked great!
Abercrombie_Ballet_Beauty on 5/17/2008 3:21:39 AM
*******mod******** do u know how 2 get rid of belly fat like REALLY fast? Pleez help!
Hey girl, you can eat healthy, and work out regularly. Do crunches and sit ups while you are watcing TV. -lauren
beachbabe2606xo on 5/17/2008 10:44:02 AM
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