Managing Stress

Managing Time

Record your appointments and daily schedule in a planner, calendar, or PalmPilot.
Keep a “to-do” list so that you can check off tasks as you complete them.
Focus on high priority tasks and reschedule less important matters.
It's okay to say “no.” Set boundaries with others when they request your time and participation.
Get enough sleep! Your academic performance will be impaired after an “all-nighter.”
Schedule a block of time every day to relax (or do nothing.)
Leave time in your schedule for the inevitable unexpected situations.
Pad your schedule; e.g. if you think that a task will take two hours, schedule three hours.

For more information on stress, visit the Healthwise Stress Management page.