Between college-level coursework and hours of studying, juggling a social life, going home to see your family, and working a job, trying to manage your time in college can be challenging. Thankfully, these seven simple tips will make your busy life seem a whole lot more manageable.

1. Utilize your cell phone calendar and set reminders weekly

Since almost everyone owns a cell phone nowadays and carries it on them 24/7 use it as a daily reminder for key events in your life like meetings, exams and homework. With a busy lifestyle it is easy to forget some things, this will help remind you during the day.

2. Buy a planner to take with you on the go

On top of using your cell phone, the good old-fashioned way is also a nice tool to have. If your phone ever dies on you this planner will come in handy. Having two places with reminders will help you to not forget that paper due next weekend.

3. Prioritize what you have to do

Do you really need to spend that extra 20 minutes winging that eyeliner? If your physical appearance or makeup is a high priority that is okay. Just ask yourself if something is worth the time you are putting into it.

4. Eat healthy to prevent from getting sick

One of the worst ways to mess up the next few weeks of your already bus lifestyle is to get sick and miss some days of school and work. That will set you back further and cause more stress. To prevent this, eat healthy fruits and veggies.

5. Focus on one thing at a time

I have been known to multi-task, constantly. I have Panopto on 1.25x speed all the while painting my nails and reading a book for a completely different class. Yeah, I do not recommend this at all. Instead, work on one thing at a time. This way you can get the most out of what you are focusing on. Whether it is a conversation with your Grandma on the phone or taking notes in lecture, focus on that. Do not stress yourself out by trying to do three things at once, and end up missing something or turning in crappy work.

6. Set aside one day a week for your own self-care

Self-care is so important. You spend your whole week working your butt off and at the end of each day, you just want to give up. I know we all feel that way sometimes. That is why it is essential you have a day set aside for just yourself. Take care of your body and let it be relaxed. Maybe you want to do yoga in the morning and a bath at night. Maybe it's just staying away from your phone for a couple hours that day, whatever you think your body and mind need, do it one day a week.

7. Do not forget to sleep

Along with self-care, sleep is also essential. Not getting enough sleep every night is inevitable for every single adult in the 21st Century but it is a necessity that you get your sleep. You want to finish one more chapter in your textbook, but if you do you risk losing another 30-45 minutes of sleep that night. Plan ahead, and finish it in the morning.