The Top Five College Stress Busters

The Top Five College Stress Busters

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Successful college students know that time management and engaging in stress busters is crucial in order to excel in academia.

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Dealing with stress constructively helps college students maximize their chances of success in and out of class.

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Here are the top five college stress busters




Get Enough Sleep

•Sleep deprivation produces far-reaching effects such as slowed thought processes, impaired memory and delayed reaction time.

•Try to get seven or eight hours of sleep each night.

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Practice Time Management.

•Schedule time for class, study, work and sleep.

•Be realistic–if you are taking a heavy load, schedule adequate study time each night.

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•Exercise may start out as a chore, but it will make you feel so good you’ll actually want to keep doing it!

Exercise Regularly •Exercise has positive effects for body and mind.

•The most important thing is to exercise consistently.

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Ditch Credit Card Debt

•There are some good reasons to have credit cards: they make online shopping easier and provide some important consumer protections.

•They also make it way too easy to overspend.

•The most important rule of thumb: don’t charge more than you can pay in full at the end of the month.

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Eat Right

•Whether you eat in the cafeteria or cook in your apartment, some easy changes in the way you eat can boost your brain power.

•Stick to whole grains, fruits and vegetables and lean proteins.

•Eat fish such as salmon and tuna at least twice a week: they contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for proper brain function.

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Learning simple stress busters will help both in and out of college.

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Learning effective stress management techniques will prove beneficial throughout your life, especially as you navigate the uncertain economy and start your career.

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The Top Five College Stress Busters