You are finally out of the house and on your own. Granted you live with twenty other girls on the floor of your dorm, but hey the parents are gone!
Let's face it, as great as that is, there are times when you really miss home and the perks you had with having mom to cook and clean for you. While college life is fun there are still things that can stress you out so here is a guide to help you get through the tough spots.
Don't stay in the dark. The library offers you artificial light and this can actually drain your energy and make you less on top of things. So pick up your books and head outside to study.
The sun actually triggers the production of vitamin D in your body which helps give your immune system a boost as well as giving your mood a lift.
Take time for you. Getting into a weekly television show is a good way to escape the busy college life. You can forget things for a least an hour or so and this along can refresh you enough to hit the books again.
Focus on some small task. Believe it or not, when you feel overwhelmed it can be very helpful to something like painting your fingernails. By concentrating on this small task will help you feel in control again.
Don't get stuck to just campus life. It really does help to get out and about town. Go see a movie or have lunch in a little café in town. This will help you keep your perspective as well as reminding you that there is really is life outside of school.
Catnaps do help. If you are living the college life style then chances are you are sleep deprived and this can play havoc with your daily classes. Taking a catnap for as little as 15 to 30 minutes will help you feel refreshed and help you get through the day. You will see your concentration will be much better.
Don't stay up studying late. It has been proven that if you try to cram for an exam through the night you will not retain that much. So you are better off going to bed and getting up early to study before the exam. You will retain more on a good nights sleep.
Make your home page something with news. When you log on you may get distracted and end up surfing the net instead of being focused on what you logged on for. Making your home page a news site will help you keep up with the world and give you great things to talk about.
Getting through college can be hard but with some simple tricks you can make it a breeze. You don't have to fall into the general category of most college partying students. Remember you are at school to make something out of yourself. Stay focused and keep on track.
