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BY COLM SIMMONS

While stuffed animals and cartoons are great ways to unwind and work through hard times, never underestimate a good game. There is an unlimited number of games that have so many different forms and can be played by many people. Whether you’re taking a mental break with a puzzle or Temple Run or playing a vigorous game of tag or kickball games are great for releasing pent-up stress or energy. A board game can take you from zero to one hundred. Games also bring in the element of friends which always makes things more enjoyable, or competitive.

Coloring is another pastime that might be something you abandoned when you left middle school, but now is the time to pick it back up. There are free coloring sheets for print on google or you can be adventurous and start on a blank piece of paper, but crayons, colored pencils, and markers are all you need to ease the stress of the world. Coloring is a way of getting thoughts onto paper without having to worry about words or meaning. Let your imagination run wild and revel in the feeling of making something for yourself and the sake of making something without a grade attached to it.

No matter how you choose to destress, the vital thing is you take time to relax and focus on yourself. During finals, the pressure is on, so ensuring your health and well-being are the top priority above all else. Things that are geared toward children aren’t respected as a valid pastime or comfort, but if something works to help you let loose enjoy it. I encourage you to think outside the box and revisit some great outlets from your childhood.

AN IN-DEPTH EXPLANATION OF HENDRIX STUDENTS’ FAVORITE STUDY SPOTS ON CAMPUS.