1. Get enough sleep. Try not to work or study where you sleep. Make sure there are no screens or blue lights in your sleeping area.

2. It’s okay to nap. A 20 to 30-minute nap is okay and may help with memory (longer than that may affect night time sleep).

3. Eat well. Consider using weekends and off days to plan for days that you will be busy. Cut fruits and vegetables for the week, make soups or salads, make extra portions of meals that you can re-heat at work or on evenings when you are tired. Have healthy emergency foods (nuts, granola bars, etc.) that you can eat when you are hungry to avoid the danger of junk foods.

4. Bookend your days. Get up a little earlier so that you can have a few moments of relaxation before you rush off to school or work. You may consider reading something inspirational or use a positive affirmation in the morning. Do the same in the evening before bed.

5. Exercise daily. Go for a quick run between study times. Take stretch breaks. Take short (or long) walks. Yoga is a great way to provide both exercise and relaxation.

6. Over-prepare for things and you will feel more confident.

7. Be early. Running late is very stressful Get everywhere early and use downtime to imagine being in a relaxing place or to breathe deeply.

8. Have a signal at work to remind yourself to take a deep breath and relax- like every time you open a door or enter a room or every time that you answer the phone. Every stressor is a reminder to breathe. Rather than getting frustrated when waiting, use that time to imagine a relaxing place or focus on your breathing.

9. Have a transition from work or school to home life. Go for a walk before you go home or drive to someplace with a relaxing view and meditate for a few minutes