Because of the ubiquitous nature of student burnout, we wanted to provide a few prevention tips. While we have addressed ways to manage your student workload in other articles, today we wanted to talk about some basic health precautions you could take that might help you manage the stress that all students seem to be struggling with at times.
- Eating well – You’re a busy student, and that means you probably look for the simplest way to grab a meal sometimes. But that also usually means eating something highly processed (such as fast food). However, for brain function and stress management, you need the right nutrients, and you won’t get that from junk food, so try to plan your meals and snacks to provide proper nutrition.
- Sleep schedule – From cramming for a test to trying to eke out a little time to spend with your friends, there are many reasons a student’s sleep schedule may suffer. But teens need even more than the eight hours of sleep required nightly for adults. So be sure to set a schedule for your sleep and wake times, and try not to deviate from it, even on the weekends.
- Exercise regularly – Exercise releases hormones that combat stress hormones. So staying active is good not only for your physical but also for your emotional health and well-being!
Managing the Stress of College Admissions
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