Stop stress before it starts.

• Get enough sleep.
• When going to sleep, try to keep your mind off homework and class projects.
• Listen to music. Quiet, peaceful music is usually best.
• Take 15-30 minute walks with your roommate or friend just before winding down for the evening.
• Eat healthy.
• Give yourself time to "do nothing" during the day.
• Exercise, stay active.
• Find quiet time during the day to sit and reflect on your schedule.
• Read a non-assigned book.
• Talk to someone you trust: friends back home, roommates, or mentors.
• Set a sleep schedule. Get up and go to sleep the same time each day (even on weekends).
• Don’t procrastinate. Procrastination means stress.
• Use a planner to get ride of those "am I forgetting something?" moments.
• Make a TO-DO list to manage your time.
• Use resources at EMU Counseling Services.