PR Daily News recently posted about stress level among millenials. It is true that millenials seem to be  stressed out most of the time. We have school, part-time jobs, social lives, and everything else going on. It’s tough to be young, especially for those of us that are about to graduate college and are jumping into a job market that doesnt really exist due to the economy. I agree that it’s difficult for a lot of people, but according to this study, “18- to 33-year-olds and 34- to 47-year-olds report an average stress level of 5.4 on a 10-point scale, compared with the national average of 4.9” (Allen). This is a lot of stress for such young people who are kind of at a new beginning in their lives.

I would say, personally, I fit into this pool of stressed-out millennials. I get work stress because I work a part-time job Monday-Thursday and go to class Monday-Thursday. I do homework on the weekends and try to fit a social life somewhere in the mix. Although I may not be stressed out all the time, I am stressed out at least during the week.

My suggestions are to stay organized and prioritize. Plan out what needs to be done for the whole week on Monday morning. Make a list so you can check it off. Helpful tool: TeuxDeux. This is an online listing system that let’s you make a list for every day and you can check it off when you are done. If you don’t get to it that day, it will move it to the next day to keep you on task. Use a calendar. (e.g., Google Calendar and Mac’s iCal). These will help you keep track of all appointments and events going on.

My other suggestion is to set boundaries for yourself. My employer and I have talked about them a lot since I started my job. I have 3 boundaries right now: work, school, and my social life. When I’m at work I only focus and do my work. When I’m at school I only do school work. My social life sometimes pops in at work or school, but it is usually a text here and there. Create clear boundaries for yourself and stick to them. You will see an improvement in everything you do in life. These tools will give you stress relief. I know it has helped me and I’m sure it will help you.

Side note: “PR professional ranks among the most stressed-out professions in America” (Allen).