I'm in college, what are some way to be less stressed out about it all?
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if you have free time, try yoga or writing.  Just remember that none of these grades count when you graduate. ;)
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just cool down and keep on reading.. do not stress your self by thinking u have to study... just read and be cool.. and yes eat good food
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One option is to take out loans.  Try to get subsidized loans first but if you use up all of that, go for private.  As far as I am concerned, it is better to take a few loans and enjoy your college experience and not have to work so much then to be totally stressed out every day of school.  Try http://www.thinkfinancial.com for a private loan.  I used them and it was fast and easy.  Good luck.  College is worth it.
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She'll be ok.  The stress she feels is temporary. If she is like me, she just needs time alone to focus and not feel like she needs to pay attention to other's needs right now.  I bet she is a very giving person.  She is being too hard on herself, though. Stress will make you say and do silly things. Maybe if you sent her a love letter telling her how much you love her and admire her strength and abilities. Let her know you are behind her 100% and can't wait to see  her get into a college.  Tell her you are proud of her for working so hard. Just basically do all you can to boost her up and make her feel special.  Send the letter( hand written!) through regular mail.  For some reason, and hand written love letter is always the best thing in the world to cheer up a gal!   Good luck.
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Exercise is a great stress reliever.  Instead of reaching for food, try going to a walk or run to clear your head.\n\nAlso, try having healthy food around to snack on instead of junk food.  You can crunch on tons of celery for very little calories.
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Well for starts you get away from what is causing you the stress for a while. You then should do an activity you like which will keep your mind off the stress. But if you can't get away from it  taking a few deep breathes and relaxing ur mind will help a bit.
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College can be a stressful time, due to leaving high school friendships behind, moving away from family, budget shortfalls, and hard work.\nThere are seven avenues of gaining emotional strength to buffer your emothinal health against stressful changes, they are:\nFriends\nFamily\nHealth\nMeaningful work\nLove\nSpiritual\nFinancial.\nMany of these are in short supply during college years.  Think about going to your college health center and talking about depression.  Most colleges have support services that can guide you into a more robust rounded life that gives you more places to turn for support.
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It really depends on which college you go to. I go to Boston University and am overloading, so I don't have much time for partying. You also need to look at the cost of living in your college town because you might be forced to get a job just to pay to wash your clothes! You should definitely check out the entertainment scenes in your college town to make sure they do have one! There are surprisingly a lot of people at my school who don't know how to do their own laundry, write checks etc which actually shocked me. Otherwise, most time is spent studying, sleeping, eating foods you shouldn't, and hanging out with friends until wee hours of the morning because there is no adult to tell you otherwise. Also, make sure one of the first things you do is get a school planner, so you don't freak out trying to remember everything you have to do!
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School is tough at times - no doubt!  It's good that you are stressed... it means you care!  Of course feeling stressed isn't much fun, though!  Sorry to hear you're having a tough time.\n\nFirst, because you care, you can pull through this!  I've been in your shoes before... I'm now on the other end of a college degree and lovin' it.  I wasn't a scholar by any means, but asked for help and ended up on the Dean's list my last five semesters.... believe me, if I can do it, so can you!    \n\nNot knowing you or how you approach things, it's hard to address specifics... rather than making assumptions, I'll cover a range of things in case any of them pertain to you... with that being said, whatever you're doing right now isn't working, so obviously you need to find a different way of studying, etc.  Here are some general tips... feel free to take 'em or leave 'em.\n\nAre you giving 100%?  If so, unfortunately our best isn't always good enough to get the results we want... but at the end of the day, when you look youtrself in the mirror... there's something about knowing you did your best.  If you continue to try your best, you will sort it out.  Of course if you're not trying 100%, then that's where you start... commit to do it!\n\nI would first start by going to your professors or teachers... go over past tests, papers, etc. and see where you didn't do well.  Ask for advice on how to study for his/her class... and find out if he/she knows of any study groups or other students from whom you could receive some additional help/tutoring.  If the class is small enough, they may be able to offer up other observations/suggestions as well.  Also, let them know how you feel and that you want to improve... they are human and all "signed on" to do this as a profession... they are there to help!\n\nThen... examine how you study... and where you study... find a place that is conduscive to studying... if you're near a TV or singing to a song on the radio... or near others where you are being distracted, it's time to find a new place to study.  Also, are you a morning person?  Know yourself... what time(s) of the day are you most alert, etc?  Try to study during those times... your mind associates certain places with certain activities... bedroom = sleep, kitchen = eating, etc.  I found going to the library and getting away form everyting was the best thing for me... and once I got into the routine, I noticed my grades improved... I knew once I stepped into the library, it was study time.  Establishing good sleep and other habits helps as well.  \n\nGo to class every day... skipping is a easy habit to get into - I've been there & it'll do ya in!  If ya don't skip, don't start!\n\nDo you cram for tests?  If so, it doesn't work... not usually anyway.  Procrastination will kick ya in the pants too... and can burn ya!  I had a coach that once said, "fail to prepare, prepare to fail."  Same holds true for school.  If in college, there should be some free academic assistance or tutoring centers that have staff that can address this stuff... same goes for proof reading papers before you hand then in... in in High school, there should be someone who can help you find these resources. Remember, no one makes it alone!  I'm assuming if you can ask for help on Yahoo, that you'd be willing to ask for help at school.  Smart people know when to ask for help!      \n\nRemember, balance is key!  Your future (in a career sense & lifestyle) depends on school... take care of business first... work hard when you have to, then play hard when ya can... finding the balance is key, because you do need both.\n\nSometimes easier said than done, but tell friends that you're struggling... let then know what you need or don't need from them... if friends undersatnd, that helps!\n\nStudy tip... take notes... first, make sure you're t
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You can find healthy outlets to relieve your stress.  You can take a break from the stressor by pursuing an alternative activity temporarily.  You might try reading, exercise, watching TV, listening to music, or any other activity that you enjoy doing.  You can feel refreshed afterward, and return to the original activity with a new outlook on it.\n\nAlso, don't overlook the possibility of talking it over with others.  Sometimes other people's insights can really help you.
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Have some alcohol...teach your liver to bounce back from wild nights of partying.  Don't stress too much, have fun your freshman year and live in the dorms.  Living in the dorms is one of the best experiences I can recommend, as you make some of your best friends that way.  Go to class when you aren't too drunk to go, and even if you have a hang over, try to go.  :)   Make fun, be social --- unless you're a med student, I think the point of college is to learn to socialize with others correctly so you can do business in the real world.  I can't emphasize this enough...HAVE FUN, because after this, it's all work.
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Find someone you can talk to--a teacher, friend, extended family member, school counselor, or other adult you can trust. If you're really that stressed, that adult can maybe make your mom understand how you feel, and can direct you on what to do.\n\nIf you feel like you're overloaded with school and other activities maybe it's time to take a little break from your (outside of school) activities!\nMaybe working out/exercising would help relieve some stress, or find a different hobby that you enjoy. Take some time for YOU!\n\nGood luck!
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You say "something" always holds you back but you do not list any of these things.\n\nHere are some tips, some of which may apply and some may not:\n1) Give up Alcohol\n2) Stop going to parties\n3) Dump your abusive boy/girl-friend\n4) Take less credit hours per semester\n5) Take more credit hours per semester\n6) Talk to your professors in all classes (not just ones you're doing poorly in).\n7) Live on campus\n8) Live off campus\n9) Take a summer school class\n10) Don't give up because 90% of people who "take a break" never go back\n11) Study more\n12) Start a study group\n13) Talk to your advisor\n14) Change your major\n15) Buckle down and stay with your major\n16) Apply for grants if money is the problem
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its totally ok to space out\n\navoid drugs, even coffee\n\nget good sleep\n\ngo to school and make friends\n\ndon't worry about anything unless it is really bugging you and you can't shake it\n\nif you can't , just get in bed, relax as much as you can, with a heating pad too maybe, then feel whatever you do, unwind it, see what is really bothering you, deal with the real issues, not the imaginary ones.
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Put aside a certain amount of time each night to work on your classes. Try to become organized. Make a folder on your computer labeled School and keep all of your work in that one folder. \n\nDon't let yourself fall behind...it's horrible trying to catch up. Don't wait until the very last minute to do anything or you will get stressed out. That's probably the most important thing.  \n\nTry to keep it spread out so you only have to do a little at a time...it won't seem so daunting that way!
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Worry less about appearance.\nWork harder at school.\nFigure out sooner that the people in charge don't necessarily know what they're doing.\nTake charge of my life more, be more assertive.\nRealize sooner that, just because it's always been done that way, doesn't mean that it has to keep being done that way.
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Hobbies are wonderful.  Meditation, pets, music, hitting a pillow, a glass of wine, reading, games, getting massage regularly, giving massage to a significant other, sex, laughing (preferaably not at the same time), entertainment like movies or TV, etc.  Pick something you like and do it.  The biggest thing I have seen that helps...just staying active mentally and physically.  FI you feel good you will look good and be your body and mind will not get as stressed and not hold as much stress.  Hope it helps.