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<p>College can be stressful, and if you&#8217;re experiencing stress you need an outlet. A good stress outlet will take your mind off problems so you don&#8217;t ruminate. Stress relievers can include physical activity, creativity or entertainment. You may choose more than one stress outlet to give yourself some variety. Some fun stress outlets:</p>
<h3>Adult Coloring Books</h3>
<p>Coloring isn&#8217;t just for kids. <a href="http://amzn.to/2cMR12K">Adult coloring books</a> have become a major trend and there&#8217;s a good reason why &#8211; research has shown that <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/06/health/adult-coloring-books-popularity-mental-health/">coloring helps relieve anxiety and stress</a>.</p>
<h3>Geocaching</h3>
<p>You may have heard about geocaching but aren&#8217;t quite sure what it entails. Geocaching is outdoor treasure hunting using GPS enabled devices. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.geocaching.com/guide/">https://www.geocaching.com/guide/</a></p>
<h3>Crafting</h3>
<p>Creating something, whether it&#8217;s a piece of jewelry or home decor, can not only relieve stress but can boost your self esteem. Even if you aren&#8217;t a crafty person, it doesn&#8217;t hurt to try something simple and work up to more complex creations.</p>
<h3>Photography</h3>
<p>You don&#8217;t need an expensive camera to take up photography as a hobby. Remember, you aren&#8217;t trying to take professional level pictures, just relieving stress. If you love taking pictures, it doesn&#8217;t matter how you take them as long as you love what you&#8217;re doing.</p>
<h3>Kitten Watching</h3>
<p>There&#8217;s no question that animals can be therapeutic. If you&#8217;re an animal lover but don&#8217;t have a pet or want to see more animals, try watching them online. Watching animals can help you destress and forget your worries. <a href="http://livestream.com/tinykittens">TinyKittens</a>, a live stream of foster cats and kittens, is a great place to start.</p>
<h3>Cooking</h3>
<p>Cooking can be very stressful, but some individuals find it to be relaxing. If you haven&#8217;t tried cooking or baking, give it a shot. It may not be the stress outlet for you, but you might be surprised at how much you love it.</p>
<h3>Recreational Sports</h3>
<p>For an active stress outlet, try recreational sports. Recreational sports take the pressure off because they don&#8217;t involve formal competitions. Joining a sports team can also help you make friends. And don&#8217;t worry if you&#8217;re not very athletic, it&#8217;s meant to be fun not competitive.</p>
<h3>Running/Walking</h3>
<p>Running proves to be a simple yet effective way to relieve stress for many people. If you don&#8217;t like running, try jogging or walking. You may decide to work up to running later. To make it more exciting, try different routes or ask a friend to join you.</p>
<h3>Playing an Instrument</h3>
<p>Maybe you had to practice an instrument as a kid and are put off by the idea of playing an instrument. But playing music can be much more enjoyable when you aren&#8217;t forced. You get to choose the instrument, the music, how often you play and whether or not you want formal lessons.</p>
<h3>Biking</h3>
<p>Cycling can be fun, even as an adult. College campuses are usually bicycle friendly, so you shouldn&#8217;t have trouble finding a place to ride.</p>
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