{"id":5829,"date":"2020-11-30T17:54:51","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T01:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/?page_id=5829"},"modified":"2025-10-24T20:33:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T03:33:49","slug":"handling-finals-stress","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/weekly-handouts\/handling-finals-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/BC-Mindfulness.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Mindfull-791x1024.png\" alt=\"Click on image for accessible PDF\" class=\"wp-image-5831 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Mindfull-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Mindfull-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Mindfull-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Mindfull-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Mindfull.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on image for 5 pages of mindfulness tips!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/BC-Stress-Management.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Stress-Management-791x1024.png\" alt=\"Click on image for accessible PDF\" class=\"wp-image-5832 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Stress-Management-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Stress-Management-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Stress-Management-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Stress-Management-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Stress-Management.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on image for 4 pages of stress management tips!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/BC-Self-Care.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Self-Care-791x1024.png\" alt=\"Click on image for accessible PDF\" class=\"wp-image-5833 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Self-Care-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Self-Care-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Self-Care-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Self-Care-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/Self-Care.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on image for 3 pages of self-care tips!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_0049dc9a-c8a3-4542-952c-d8f1abecb4de\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_600cf41e-c495-498b-adeb-ed87af549943\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_600cf41e-c495-498b-adeb-ed87af549943\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_600cf41e-c495-498b-adeb-ed87af549943\">Tips for Managing Finals Stress<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_600cf41e-c495-498b-adeb-ed87af549943\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_600cf41e-c495-498b-adeb-ed87af549943\" data-parent=\"#accordion_0049dc9a-c8a3-4542-952c-d8f1abecb4de\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_0049dc9a-c8a3-4542-952c-d8f1abecb4de\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/BC-Finals-Stress.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tips for Managing Finals Stress [PDF]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Finals can be a stressful and challenging time. It can be hard to cope with the stress of handling multiple exams, projects and more. This is an important time to take care of your mental, physical, and emotional health. This module goes over some finals specific stress and study tips <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_c33c37ba-1736-4ad7-8644-04c4f56b364d\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_c33c37ba-1736-4ad7-8644-04c4f56b364d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_c33c37ba-1736-4ad7-8644-04c4f56b364d\"> Take some tasks off your hands with the NOT-To-Do-List<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_c33c37ba-1736-4ad7-8644-04c4f56b364d\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_c33c37ba-1736-4ad7-8644-04c4f56b364d\" data-parent=\"#accordion_0049dc9a-c8a3-4542-952c-d8f1abecb4de\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_0049dc9a-c8a3-4542-952c-d8f1abecb4de\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/NOT-TO-DO-LIST.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NOT-To-Do-List [PDF]<\/a> is a fillable worksheet to help you choose which things to de-prioritize during this stressful time to help you gain more time for things you choose to focus on, like studying and self-care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_f8a427d9-83c6-4c51-9544-31c99e08f05a\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_f8a427d9-83c6-4c51-9544-31c99e08f05a\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_f8a427d9-83c6-4c51-9544-31c99e08f05a\">Take a few minutes to breathe<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_f8a427d9-83c6-4c51-9544-31c99e08f05a\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_f8a427d9-83c6-4c51-9544-31c99e08f05a\" data-parent=\"#accordion_0049dc9a-c8a3-4542-952c-d8f1abecb4de\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_0049dc9a-c8a3-4542-952c-d8f1abecb4de\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calm your nerves and focus your brain with <a aria-label=\"this guided breathing exercise (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aNXKjGFUlMs&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this guided breathing exercise<\/a> that can help you to mentally prepare for a study session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/01\/Anxiety-Phrase-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"To calm anxiety, repeat: &quot;In this moment, I am safe, in this moment my family is safe.&quot; Breathe. Deep belly breathe Know that you are not alone.\" class=\"wp-image-9279 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/01\/Anxiety-Phrase-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/01\/Anxiety-Phrase-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/01\/Anxiety-Phrase-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/01\/Anxiety-Phrase-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/01\/Anxiety-Phrase-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/01\/Anxiety-Phrase-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/01\/Anxiety-Phrase-45x45.png 45w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/01\/Anxiety-Phrase-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/01\/Anxiety-Phrase.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_aec0ff31-b03e-4485-b48d-51e481afcc98\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_aec0ff31-b03e-4485-b48d-51e481afcc98\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_aec0ff31-b03e-4485-b48d-51e481afcc98\">Take a study break with the Monterey Bay Aquarium live cameras<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_aec0ff31-b03e-4485-b48d-51e481afcc98\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_aec0ff31-b03e-4485-b48d-51e481afcc98\" data-parent=\"#accordion_0049dc9a-c8a3-4542-952c-d8f1abecb4de\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_0049dc9a-c8a3-4542-952c-d8f1abecb4de\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montereybayaquarium.org\/animals\/live-cams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Watch (opens in a new tab)\">Watch<\/a> sharks, jellyfish, sea otters, penguins and more in real time!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_bdf56148-cedf-4810-963d-61963485c56c\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_bdf56148-cedf-4810-963d-61963485c56c\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_bdf56148-cedf-4810-963d-61963485c56c\">Navigating Change in Challenging Times<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_bdf56148-cedf-4810-963d-61963485c56c\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_bdf56148-cedf-4810-963d-61963485c56c\" data-parent=\"#accordion_0049dc9a-c8a3-4542-952c-d8f1abecb4de\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_0049dc9a-c8a3-4542-952c-d8f1abecb4de\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/NavigatingChangeCOVIDSelfCareatWorkHandout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Navigating Change in Challenging Times [PDF]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A worksheet from the WA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that can help you identify concrete things you can do to make your life a more friendly environment for your wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/11\/NavigatingChangeCOVIDChangePlanHandout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Navigating Change: Change Plan [PDF]<\/a>&nbsp;is another worksheet from WA Employee Assistance Program (EAP), to be used with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wmbridges.com\/about\/what-is-transition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">William Bridges Transition Model<\/a>. Once you\u2019ve identified a change in your life that you\u2019re struggling with, you can use this worksheet to help you come up with a plan to get you through the transition in a healthy way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_8899f4b6-9a15-4ff3-913c-81554a246026\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_8899f4b6-9a15-4ff3-913c-81554a246026\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_8899f4b6-9a15-4ff3-913c-81554a246026\">BC Counseling Center Resources<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_8899f4b6-9a15-4ff3-913c-81554a246026\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_8899f4b6-9a15-4ff3-913c-81554a246026\" data-parent=\"#accordion_0049dc9a-c8a3-4542-952c-d8f1abecb4de\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_0049dc9a-c8a3-4542-952c-d8f1abecb4de\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>The Bellevue College Counseling Center has a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/counseling\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resources compiled for you<\/a> on their site, in addition to free mental health counseling! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should I seek out help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Sometimes it can be difficult to realize when you need to seek out other  resources or help from others. The image below may be helpful for you  if you&#8217;re struggling right now or if you&#8217;re very stressed to decide if  more action needs to be taken. Some of the resources above may help, but  remember you can always find support at the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/counseling\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bellevue College Counseling Center<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"A chart showing what you might be feeling in different stress zones. 1) Green background, reads: Thriving &quot;I got this.&quot; Calm and steady with minor mood fluctuations. Able to take things in stride. Consistent performance. Able to take feedback and to adjust to changes of plans. Able to focus. Able to communicate effectively. Normal sleep patterns and appetite. 2) Yellow background, reads: Surviving &quot;something isn't right.&quot; Nervousness, sadness, increased mood fluctuations. Inconsistent performance. More easily overwhelmed or irritated. Increased need for control and difficulty adjusting to changes. Trouble sleeping or eating. Activities and relationships you used to enjoy seem less interesting or even stressful. Muscle tension, low energy, headaches. 3) Orange background, reads: Struggling, &quot;I can't keep this up.&quot; Persistent fear, panic, anxiety, anger, pervasive sadness, hopelessness. Exhaustion. Poor performancee and difficulty making decisions or concentrating. Avoiding interaction with coworkers, family, and friends. Fatigue, aches and pains. Restless, disturbed sleep. Self-medicating with substances, food, or other numbing activities. 4) Red background, reads: In Crisis, &quot;I can't survive this.&quot; Disabling distress and loss of function. Panic attacks. Nightmares or flashbacks. Unable to fall or stay asleep. Intrusive thoughts. Thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Easily enraged or aggressive. Careless mistakes and inability to focus. Feeling numb, lost, or out of control. Withdrawal from relationships. Dependence on substances, food, or other numbing activities to cope.\" class=\"wp-image-5877 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1.jpg 843w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2020\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-768x802.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Click on image for 5 pages of mindfulness tips! Click on image for 4 pages of stress management tips! Click on image for 3 pages of self-care tips! Tips for Managing Finals Stress Tips for Managing Finals Stress Finals can be a stressful and challenging time. It can be hard to cope with the stress <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/weekly-handouts\/handling-finals-stress\/\">...more about Managing Stress<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":100,"featured_media":0,"parent":5623,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-5829","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5829","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/100"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5829"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5829\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9620,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5829\/revisions\/9620"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5829"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}