HOW TO OVERCOME STRESS
Stress can feel like carrying a heavy backpack everywhere—you don’t always notice how much it’s weighing you down until you try setting it down for a while. A few approaches that often help:

Move your body: Even a short walk, some stretches, or dancing around your room can break the cycle of tension.

Breathe on purpose: Slow, deep breathing (like in through your nose for 4 counts, out through your mouth for 6) signals your body to calm down.

Write it out: Putting worries onto paper often makes them look smaller than they feel in your head.

Small joys: Music, a funny video, or even making yourself a favorite snack can reset your mood.

Talk it through: Sharing what’s on your mind with someone you trust can lighten the load.

Boundaries: Sometimes stress piles up because we’ve taken on too much. Saying no or at least not right now can be powerful.

Rest: Sleep isn’t laziness, it’s repair time for your brain and body.