Stress & Burnout
This state of exhaustion that occurs after weeks of no sleep and high-stakes projects.
What is Burnout?
Using this method, you learn to say "NO" to extra tasks when your schedule is already at capacity.
What is a Learning to say no?
The practice of "filtering" out intrusive thoughts to focus on the present moment.
What is Mindfulness?
This "reboot" activity involves getting the recommended 7–9 hours of rest.
What is Sleep?
Located in Smithgall, this is the primary point of contact for mental health at Georgia Tech.
What is CARE? (Center for Assessment, Referral, and Ed)?
Physical symptoms like headaches or a racing heart are signals for this common college experience.
What is Anxiety (or Stress)?
You are practicing this when you choose not to check your Slack or email after 9:00 PM.
What are Digital Boundaries?
A technique where you focus on 5 things you see, 4 you feel, and 3 you hear to calm yourself.
What is Grounding?
This physical activity releases endorphins, often helps for built-up stress.
What is Exercise?
This 24/7 service provides immediate counseling via phone for students in distress.
What is GT Counseling Center (or After-hours support)?
This "law" suggests that for every hour of high-intensity study, you need a proportional amount of recovery.
What is The Law of Diminishing Returns?
In a healthy relationship, this is the term for clearly communicating your needs to a partner or peer.
What is Assertiveness?
This term refers to the "interference" caused by comparing your grades or progress to everyone else on LinkedIn.
What is Social Comparison (or Peer Pressure)?
Engaging in these "non-work" activities (like drawing or playing instruments) helps lower your cortisol levels.
What are Hobbies?
This resource in the CRC offers massage chairs and a quiet space to decompress between classes.
What is The Wellness Empowerment Center (formerly the Wellness Space)?