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Successful college students know thattime managementand engaging in stress busters is crucial in order to excel in academia. The demands of classes, jobs, family commitments and social lives leave many students overburdened, and uncontrolled stress can take a toll on the health of a student, leading to burnout, illness or even depression. Dealing with stress constructively helps college students maximize their chances of success in and out of class. Read on for the top five college stress busters.
1. Get Enough Sleep -Sleep deprivation produces far-reaching effects, most of them especially negative for students: slowed thought processes, impaired memory and delayed reaction time. Unfortunately, sleeping late on the weekends won't make up for a week of over-nighters; studies show that the effects of chronic sleep deprivation take more than one good night of sleep to overcome. Try to get seven or eight hours of sleep each night.
2. Practice Time Management -Your BlackBerry, Palm or iPhone has a scheduling application. Use it! Schedule time for class, study, work and sleep. Be realistic–if you are taking a heavy load, schedule adequate study time each night. Forcing yourself to be consistent will pay off down the road; regular review will eliminate the need for cramming before an exam. 
3. Exercise Regularly -Exercise has positive effects for body and mind. It promotes the production of endorphins, your brain's natural feel-good chemicals. It relieves anxiety and depression and combats the dreaded freshman fifteen. The most important thing is to exercise consistently. Carve time out of your schedule for regular activity. Recruit a friend to help you stay motivated. Exercise may start out as a chore, but it will make you feel so good you'll actually want to keep doing it!
4. Ditch Credit Card Debt -Your first week on campus, credit card companies will be battling to convince you to sign up for their cards. Credit card reps tout the benefits of having their card, while minimizing the fine print: interest rates, annual fees and late payment penalties. Admittedly, there are some good reasons to have credit cards: they make online shopping easier and provide some important consumer protections. But, they also make it way too easy to overspend. The most important rule of thumb: don't charge more than you can pay in full at the end of the month.
5. Eat Right -Pizza and beer, the quintessential college staples, just won't provide the nutrients you need to perform optimally. Whether you eat in the cafeteria or cook in your apartment, some easy changes in the way you eat can boost your brain power. Stick to whole grains, fruits and vegetables and lean proteins. Eat fish such as salmon and tuna at least twice a week: they contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for proper brain function.
Though following these tips won't guarantee a yogi-like sense of calmness, learning simple stress busters will help both in and out of college. Learning effective stress management techniques now will prove beneficial throughout your life, especially as you navigate the uncertain economy and start your career
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