Since our last posting about stress I have moved back home with my parents. While this was far from my first choice, I have to admit it has really been nice and taken some stress off of me. I am greatly enjoying homemade healthy dinners every night and not having to worry about grocery shopping. It's also nice to be able to chat with my mom and dad at the end of the day and debrief a little. They are very supportive, but also don't let me get too worked up about things.
Additionally, I have joined a gym. Mostly this was because I am suddenly very motivated to have things to do in the evenings so I can get out of the house... I still don't enjoy exercise but everyone says it's a good way to deal with stress so we'll see...
Does Diane know about your new dedication to working out? I remember her joking about being a non-exerciser when we met back in August :-) Seriously, though, it sounds like you've had a lot going on outside of school to manage (moving), but that the change has been a good one. Healthy food, exercise, social interaction--those are all three important components for battling stress. Add sleep to the list, and you're all set!
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