Managing Stress
Stress has been defined as the physical and emotional reaction people experience when there is a disparity between the demands on them and their ability to meet or cope with these demands.
- Almost all law students experience some degree of stress.
- Normal stress can serve as a catalyst for change and can lead to personal growth.
- But stress can easily get out of control and make you miserable.
Signs that stress is really getting to you
- Problems sleeping (too much, too little).
- Changes in your eating patterns (too much, too little).
- Irritability.
- Sadness, crying.
Things you can do to help manage stress
- Develop a plan for time management.
- Hold realistic expectations.
- Try not to obsess about things that are out of your control.
- Exercise.
- Maintain social supports.
- Get enough sleep.
Seek help early if stress is making you unhappy
- Meet with the Director of Academic Success & Bar Programs to work on a time management plan. To make an appointment, please visit Academic Success & Bar Programs in Warren Hall room 206, call (619) 260-4793 or email lawacademicsuccess@sandiego.edu.
- Visit USD's Counseling Center, Saints Tekakwitha & Serra Hall, Room 300. For office hours please visit the website or call (619) 260-4655 to make an appointment.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact:
ACADEMIC SUCCESS & BAR PROGRAMS
Warren Hall Room 116-130
(619) 260-4651
lawacademicsuccess@sandiego.edu