Here is one very important thing to know...

"Learn ways to relax! This will allow you to adjust your anxiety level up or down. The ability to release physical, emotional, and mental tension is actually a skill that you can practice. Being able to relax while you watch TV with a beer in your hand isn't very useful when studying or taking an exam. Learning how it feels to be fully relaxed, and learning techniques to quickly reduce your level of tension can be very helpful in many situations in life. Some of the ways that you can try (and each of us seems to have an approach that feels best) include:

• Progressive relaxation. This is a technique of systematically tensing and then relaxing the muscles throughout your body. Audiotapes are available at the Counseling Center at 17 Senior Street that teach this basic technique. You can hear some basic relaxation instructions on-line at Relaxation Instructions, part of the web site for the counseling center at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
• Breathing. Of course we all do it - but there are ways you can become aware of your breathing to be able to relax and avoid getting panicky. An audiotape is available at 17 Senior Street that guides you to more effective breathing.
• Yoga. This ancient discipline helps you become more aware of your body, and learn ways to relax deeply and effectively. There are yoga courses offered through the Rutgers College Recreation Department, and other places.
• Meditation. Meditation is an inward focus on your own experience, that has been found to produce relaxation and have many positive effects on the body and mind. There are a number of forms of meditation. Rutgers College Recreation Department offers courses in several forms of meditation."

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