1. Moving Away for the First Time Planning to be away from home for Post-Secondary, an Apprenticeship, or a New Career

2. What can you expect when you move out? You have to be more concerned with money and budgeting Groceries Laundry Tuition, Books Rent Moving Costs Cleaning Matierials Utilities Transportation Costs Entertainment You have to be more concerned with money and budgeting Groceries Laundry Tuition, Books Rent Moving Costs Cleaning Matierials Utilities Transportation Costs Entertainment

3. Adjusting to a New Life Less time Weight Gain (Poor Diet) Less Physical activity Having lots of freedom Having Loans and credit cards Being self motivated Less time Weight Gain (Poor Diet) Less Physical activity Having lots of freedom Having Loans and credit cards Being self motivated

4. Moving Out Brings out a series of new challenges Making new friends Time management Having increased responsibilities Living with other people All of the above AND MORE are causes of stress! Brings out a series of new challenges Making new friends Time management Having increased responsibilities Living with other people All of the above AND MORE are causes of stress!

5. The Biggest Causes of Stress in Post-Secondary A heavy course load Trying to balance work, school, and family Fear of failure Others? A heavy course load Trying to balance work, school, and family Fear of failure Others?

6. Symptoms of Stress All symptoms of stress can vary based on the individual, they include: Anxiety Impatience Insomnia Headaches Nervous habits Poor concentration All symptoms of stress can vary based on the individual, they include: Anxiety Impatience Insomnia Headaches Nervous habits Poor concentration

7. Reducing Stress Exercise Think Positively Eat Well Sleep well Make a list and cross things off Avoid procrastination!!!!!!! Exercise Think Positively Eat Well Sleep well Make a list and cross things off Avoid procrastination!!!!!!!