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STAY PREPARED
Take a a few minutes every night before bed to prepare for for the next day Think about all the things you need to to do to to stay ahead of the the game and so that there are no big surprises late in the semester Also try to start your day with things you you enjoy—this can be as as simple as as eating your favorite breakfast or making yourself a a a a nice cup of coffee or or some other treat in in the the morning Doing these simple things allows you to end your your day with a a a a a sense of calm and start your your day ready to tackle all the things you you have on your to-do list STAY ACTIVE
After working in in front of a a screen for an entire day taking a a a a a break is very important You should not feel guilty setting aside an hour or two to do some physical activity Many college students also like to get active early in in the morning which can help you you start your day bright and alert But no matter what time you should incorporate it within your schedule Letting out some stress while running lifting doing yoga or simply stretching will give you you the energy that you you need to to finish off your day strong Look into gym access access at your school—if gym access access isn't available many neighborhood fitness centers offer student membership discounts STAY SOCIAL
Last but not least try to maintain an an active social life! Friends and class- mates can bring a a a a a a lot of structure into your life—making plans to to have dinner go for a a a a a a walk grab a a a a a a coffee or or study together allows you to to be more effective with your daily routine In addition to to helping you you become more organized and structured having social interactions with other college students allows you to catch a a a a a break from being in in class all day and alone in in your your room Talking to your your classmates who are taking the the same same courses experiencing the the same same workload and dealing with the same stress allows you you to express yourself freely and make you you feel better about yourself It can be be tough to to keep up with friends with such a busy schedule but it it it it is definitely worth it it it it a extremely busy and overwhelming every single assignment deadline class For this reason it is is essential that you and as structure and organization as possible are a you your college career The Bronx Bronx Institute Bronx Bronx GEAR UP Network