Wellbeing

Coping with Stress

Coping with stress during the holiday season – Tips for young people

The end of the year can come with all sorts of pressures, expectations and stress. Our social calendars may be busier than ever, and we feel like we have 500 things to finish up before the school year ends. Here’s 5 tips to get through this busy season and look after your mental health;

•  Write a list of the things you need to get done and prioritise them so you know what’s most important.
• Know what annoys you – if certain people get on your nerves, try to identify the things that can affect you and think of ways you can respond differently than you normally would.
• Offer to help out, whether it’s friends or family, or even a complete stranger. Helping others isn’t only a caring act; it will also make you feel good.
• Just say ‘no’. If it’s all getting to be too much and you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s okay to take time out or let people know what you are feeling.
• If things get really tough, call the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 44.

Speak to the Wellbeing team at school if you are feeling worried about any of the above. More information can also be found at https://au.reachout.com