Anyone who lives a hectic lifestyle knows that it can seem impossible to keep a clear head. Being extremely busy usually goes hand in hand with being extremely stressed. And stress can lead to small spouts of insanity.

However, there are steps one can take to stay sane amidst the chaos of everyday life. The key to keeping one's cool is simple: eat, sleep, and breathe.

During my busy days, which is pretty much every day of the week, I often forget to eat. I'll be running around from class to work and back and will forget to take a moment to grab a meal. This leads to nausea, weakness, and other things that have me feeling loopy by the end of the day.

I started packing on-the-go snacks and meals, which I recommend to anyone with a crazy schedule. Now, instead of rushing to find a restaurant on campus without a line or back to my apartment to grab some food, I can eat while I'm going from one destination to another. It's also important to make sure you're eating plenty of protein to keep your energy up while you're taking on the day. And of course, coffee helps.

Also, you must be getting at least seven hours of sleep per night. As someone who is slammed with assignments and projects from five classes and an internship, I understand how sleep can fall to the bottom of one's priorities list. However, lack of sleep will only add to your stress and anxiety from your everyday endeavors. Try to finish work and assignments ahead of time by making progress during the weekends or take naps throughout the day to keep your body and mind going strong.

Lastly, remember to breathe. You should never be too busy to focus on yourself. Make sure to allow yourself time to relax when needed, spend time with friends or just with yourself binge-watching your favorite show, and to just take a deep breath every now and then. This is crucial for any busy bee to be able to stay sane.

Keep going and believe in yourself, because hard work always pays off. Those who fail never had a plan to succeed.