The period of assignment hand ins and exams are key events within university life and most likely very important to you as students. As a result, it is understandable you want to do your very best and gain the grade you desire. Sometimes, doing and trying your very best may mean hand ins and exams can feel slightly stressful. 

It’s normal to feel uneasy and stressed during this period as it is your body preparing to support you in doing well. However, if at any point you notice you feel overwhelmed and you are struggling to manage your stress, please see below some resources and ideas which may be able to support you during this time. 

Understanding Stress: 

• NHS – Read or Video. 

• What is stress? | Mind. 

• Understanding and Managing Stress - Video. 

Activities that can support to manage stress:  

• Exercise - try out a  DMUactive session for free! 

• Write a to do list to manage your thoughts.  

• Try a Mindfulness Exercise.  

• Give a breathing exercise a go!  

• Do something you enjoy. 

• Go outside. 

• Try some colouring! 

• Talk to someone. 

People you can talk to: 

• Friends or Family 

• University staff – Personal Tutor, Module Leader or HealthyDMU 

• The DMU Kimberlin Library for Study Support

• Your DSU Advice and Wellbeing Team! 

• Your GP 

• Other external support organisations. 

• Samaritans – 116 123