The College Kid’s Guide to Less Stress
By Kaylynn Clark
Stress. It’s understandable when you have courses that are
very taxing, figuratively and literally. There are many things that can help
you to perform better in that one hard class or just help you to concentrate
better during your school week. Here are some solutions to the common problems
college student have.
The issue: skipping meals
The solution: We are
all guilty of doing this at some point in time during our time in school. Many
classes are offered during regular meal times, like 8am (breakfast), 1pm (lunch),
or 6pm(dinner) . This can be challenging
and can make it hard to focus during class, causing your stress levels and
cramming to go up. Try to pack a snack or portable meal to eat during a break
from class or get to school early so you can enjoy a meal right before you have
to report to class. There are also many options available at the Taft College
Cafeteria during school hours.
The issue: lack of sleep
The solution: Try to set a regular sleep schedule to follow,
no matter what is going on in your classes. The truth is, the amount of sleep
required to function normally is 8 hour, so try to get at least that. You
could also try to nap between large gaps between classes to refresh.
The issue: no personal time
The solution: There are many things that can help with this
situation. A lifesaver to many college students is their daily planner, and I
am no exception. A daily planner can help you to manage your time effectively,
as well as making time to enjoy yourself. Also, changing your mindset about school
can help with any anxiety. Remember, it is only 16 weeks per semester, and you
will always have plenty of time to relax at the end!