UndergradSkiller: Skill Set Map for Undergraduates and Their Educators

LEARNING AND SELF-MANAGEMENT: Wellbeing

Stress Management

Some stress is a normal part of university life, but unmanaged stress can affect concentration, sleep, and overall wellbeing. Learning to recognize the signs of stress and having practical techniques for managing it, such as breathing exercises, mindfulness, and structured reflection, helps students stay healthy and perform at their best.

Useful Resources on Stress Management:

NHS. (n.d.). Student stress. https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/help-for-teenagers-young-adults-and-students/student-stress-self-help-tips

Annotation: The UK's National Health Service webpage covering common causes of student stress, how to recognize its signs, and practical strategies for managing it. Recommendations include lifestyle changes, relaxation techniques, time planning, and knowing when to seek professional help.

University Counselling Centre, CZU. (2025, January 22). Keep steady: Steps to manage panic effectively. https://cps.czu.cz/en/r-20638-news-cps/keep-steady-steps-to-manage-panic-effectively.html

Annotation: Webpage from the Czech University of Life Sciences counseling center offering seven practical techniques for managing panic and stress, including breathing exercises, visualization, grounding through the senses, body awareness, and reaching out for support.

Matheus. (2020, February 11). Mindfulness meditation as a tool for mental health and academic success. Chapman Learning Commons. https://learningcommons.ubc.ca/mindfulness-meditation-as-a-tool-for-mental-health-and-academic-success

Annotation: Blog post from the University of British Columbia, describing how mindfulness meditation helps manage negative thought patterns and improve focus. Explains practical techniques such as mental noting and breath-focused meditation, with guidance on starting a daily practice.

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Table of contents:

4.1. Finding Help and Support
4.1.1. Seeking Support
4.1.2. Communicating with Professors

4.2. Learning and Study Skills
4.2.1. How We Learn
4.2.2. Metacognition
4.2.3. Study Strategies
4.2.4. Studying in STEM
4.2.5. Note-Taking and Lectures
4.2.6. Exam Preparation

4.3. Time Management and Focus
4.3.1. Time Management Strategies
4.3.2. The Pomodoro Technique
4.3.3. Understanding Procrastination
4.3.4. Staying Motivated
4.3.5. Digital Focus Tools

4.4. Reflective Practice
4.4.1. Growth Mindset Strategies
4.4.2. Reflective Practice Tools

4.5. Wellbeing
4.5.1. Mental Health
4.5.2. Personal Wellbeing
4.5.3. Digital Wellbeing

4.5.4. Stress Management

4.5.5. Budgeting
4.5.6. Finding Friends

4.6. Adapting Your Study Approach
4.6.1. Neurodiversity and University
4.6.2. Studying with ADHD
4.6.3. Studying with Dyslexia and Assistive Tools

4.7. Skills and Career Planning
4.7.1. Identifying Your Skills
4.7.2. Setting Goals
4.7.3. Career Planning
4.7.4. Postgraduate Study
4.7.5. Internships and E-Learning

 

Author: Leeanne Irwin

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