It's fall and it's flu season.

I remember in high school I would want to get sick so I could skip classes, but when I actually got sick I hated it (because it just feels horrible!). As someone who recently just got sick (and in the process of recovery), I really got mad at myself for failing to do the simple tasks to avoid getting sick.

So here are some basic tips that you might be forgetting to do every day:

1. Wash your hands.

Washing your hands is such a simple, easy yet overlooked task. This is something that I'm so used to doing that if I don't do it, I feel unsanitary. You should always wash your hands, especially when you get home from school or work or when you use the bathroom. It really does help sanitize your hands because you use your hands to pretty much do everything.

2. Sanitize your surroundings.

A bit similar to washing your hands, but sanitizing your surroundings is just as important. You might have heard this already, but your phone is the dirtiest thing because you bring it everywhere and you're always touching it. Ever thought of sanitizing your phone?

3. Get good sleep.

This is another one of those everyday tasks that's overlooked. Getting a good night's sleep is so important in terms of your energy level, health and overall body cycle. Not getting enough sleep consistently definitely weakens your immune system and makes you more prone to getting sick (I learned this the hard way).

4. Avoid sick people.

As much as you might want to avoid strangers coughing in the elevator, avoid your friends and families that are sick too. Or at least wash your hands and gargle after you interact with them. I always brushed off my friends' sickness when I was trying to get a sip of their drink or a bite of their food, but don't be like that. You will get sick. It may sound extreme, but it's scary how easily germs can transfer from one body to another.

5. Recover early.

If you feel like you feel unusually tired and/or you feel slightly sick, take medicines, drink lots of fluids, and rest before it gets worse. Don't keep doing your usual routine. Don't drink alcohol and don't stay up all night studying. You will thank yourself later.