“Cappuccino and cinnamon. Simple as that. Doesn’t take much of your time and you can have it daily. The people who know me will tell you that I have this every day as my afternoon “booze”. I have turned the habit of drinking cappuccino with cinnamon into a ritual even when I am studying for a course because I am truly enjoying myself. When the stress is on a higher level, I recommend wine, though.” - Iva Valova, Senior “I like to put on my headphones, listen to music and mind my own business. I just turn off the world around me and chill.” - Yoanna Kostakieva, Senior “Sleep, do musicals, order food and thriftshop.” - Hayley Ngoc Mai, Senior “I started working out a couple of weeks ago and it really helps me get the physical tension out. When it comes to mental stress, having a good laugh with friends is what keeps me sane.” - Maria Fylyppova, Junior “I just like to lay down, literally that is my way of coping with stress.” - Dimitar Palazov, Senior “I go for walks, gather with friends for a drink or just a chat.” - Georgi Georgiev, Senior “I de-stress by listening to music, taking Emiliyana Kancheva for Fine Acts long,hot showers, declutter my stuff, put my lights on, pop the kettle on for a cuppa and watch a nice romantic movie. With that being said, choosing a movie that I know I will enjoy stresses me out as well, so I usually opt for a documentary or YouTube video.” - Aleksandra Boneva, Sophomore “Music and video games really help me. Also going for walks.” - Stefan Genev, Senior Leonardo Souza for Fine Acts “The way I de-stress from all the pressure in life, in university, in work, and in my personal life too is by taking the time for myself to reflect on what has happened to me during the day or the week, maybe even during the month. I apply some breathing Fall 2021 | AUBG Daily 3 whenever I manage to fit it in my schedule, or just the unhealthy habit of a late night beer with my friends.” - Radoslav Naydenov, Senior “When I’m stressed I usually feel the need to do something with my hands. I sew, draw, write, or do something after which I can see the final product (even if it’s ugly). Going for a walk, exercising, or reading a good book are also helpful sometimes.” - Radina Damyanova, Circulation/Reserve Librarian walks, spending time with friends, watching shows and spending time on TikTok.” - Niko Long, Sophomore “Eat a lot. Go for a walk sometimes. Facetime my family and my friends. Go to the front desk and just annoy whoever is on duty. Sometimes cooking. Visit the Admissions office and have a coffee. Talk with the guards.” - Ayah Besaiso, Senior “Self-care is my go-to. I love to take techniques. I make sure to have my peace of mind by working out, dancing, talking to my friends, and releasing all of the negative energy that has been going on for a while. I just try to take this little bit of time everyday no matter how stressful things are at the moment.” - Lilia Tsarska, Senior “Watch a series or a movie. Also, singing, dancing and music.” - Maria Terzieva, Sophomore “I would always go for a workout,
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