Here are a couple of ways to cope with college stress:

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Get Enough Sleep!

Yea I get it, sometimes you're stressed because you need to cram for a test or finish that big essay and you can't simply go to bed. Now you're stressed because you need to finish what you're doing and you're stressed because you're not going to get enough sleep before your 8 AM. Really try to plan out your day, even your week, and follow it! Sometimes it feels like there's not enough time in a day but if you plan ahead you will be able to balance your To-Do List and your snoozes. For more information on the importance of sleep and methods to help you sleep better, 

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Eat Well

Your body can better handle stress when you are as healthy as possible and eating well is a great place to start. Make an effort to eat nutritious meals and avoid eating on the run so that you don’t get indigestion. This goes back to managing a schedule. Make sure to set down a time to enjoy a break from the madness.

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Exercise

Not only will regular exercise help keep you healthy, but the act of exercising releases endorphins and improves overall cognitive ability. Exercise can also help you fall asleep, which if you recall is very helpful when managing stress! As a student most schools offer their students access to a gym. Take a break from all the work and try it out. Its incredible that after a while you'll feel abnormal if you skip the gym. If you don't have access to the gym, run a couple laps around your neighborhood or do home workouts. Nike has apps that help you keep track of your workouts and even teaches you new workouts all in the comfort of your home or office! AND FOR FREE!!!

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There are a number of resources for students struggling with stress and stress-related disorders. If you can’t or don’t want to contact an organization, start by asking a trusted friend, adviser, or family member for assistance. Here are some stress management options to explore: Campus counseling services, College clinic​, Academic advisers​, or Suicide prevention hotline. Or you can visit the American Institute of Stress, online for further information

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