As a college student, you already know that school can become overwhelming very quickly.

Whether you have a week’s worth of exams, sorority rush, a sports tournament, a stage show opening or another all-engrossing commitment, it’s easy to go from high, happy, and energized spirits to the exact opposite.

Fortunately, there are plenty of ways for you to keep going when you feel burned out, no matter what about college life is getting you down. Here are five ways to catch your breath, recharge and regain control:

1. Make a list, check it twice

One of the worst feelings is knowing you have a lot to do — and a lot due — but not knowing exactly what you have to turn in and when. So, in order to feel in control once again, start by writing down everything you have to do. Grab a new planner if you have to and use it to map out your to-dos.

Depending on how much scheduling you need to succeed, you might break down particularly overwhelming tasks by the hour and plan exactly what you’ll do during every 60 minutes.

You’ll be able to see when you’ll be in class and what you need to work on when you’re free. It might seem like self-micromanagement, but you’ll be glad you did when everything’s done well and on time.

2. Fit in 'me time'

One of the biggest mistakes we make in busy times is to give up on the activities that make us feel like ourselves.

For everyone, of course, these activities vary, but they’re a vital part of your schedule and should be kept in, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed.

Let’s say, for example, that you work out in order to feel refreshed, energized and healthy, but you’ve been avoiding the gym in favor of cramming for an exam.

Instead, start your day with a workout and then head to the library. Rather than spending all day wishing you’d exercised, you’ll get it done early and reap all the productivity-centric benefits of sweating a bit.

3. Draw inspiration from others

You’re not the first person to feel overwhelmed — and you’re not going to be the first person to get through a burnt-out bout, either.

You can easily remind yourself of this fact by taking a few minutes to watch or read the stories of those who have overcome great odds in order to achieve what they have.

After reading through a few, you’ll realize that you, too, can get through exam week — and you’ll survive to tell the story of how you did it.

4. Edit your extras

There’s no shame in being an overachiever, and no one knows this better than you.

Not only do you take the maximum course load each semester, but you’re also a member of a handful of on-campus organizations. You might even hold down a job, too.

At some point, though, all these responsibilities can and will catch up to you and soon, you’ll find yourself feeling as though you can’t fully commit yourself to anything with so much going on.

So, take a good, hard look at the number of classes, activities and work hours you’ve decided to take on.

As hard as it may be, you might need to cut back to something a bit more manageable so you can really succeed in the area that’s most important to you now and in the long run.

5. Make studying reasonably social

Social events are something that falls by the wayside in busy times.

While we don’t suggest you go out partying before a week full of exams, it might be good to get a little bit of social contact in a way that’s still productive and beneficial.

Invite a friend from your class to study with you, or gather a few people to create a nice, big study group. It’ll be up to everyone to make sure you’re all staying on task and getting some serious, solid studying in.

Done right, there are some great benefits: You’ll retain more information and get new perspectives on the material, too.

You can even invite a buddy who’s not in your class but who also needs to get some good studying in.

Break up your studying with some face time — chat over a cup of coffee before hunkering down in the quiet library and working solo. Any of these options will make you feel so much less isolated and, therefore, so much less burned out.

6. Get your groove back

You’ll never look back and regret the time you took a pause for your own sense of well-being.

Instead, you’ll be glad you did it — and you’ll be ecstatic when you’re holding that diploma you earned through hard work and self-care. So, don’t ever be afraid to take a breath and get your groove back in the process.

There are many reasons why you were accepted into college: You are not only smart and well-rounded, but you’re also capable of the tough tasks at hand.

No matter what’s on your plate, never forget that you are smart enough and hardworking enough to be where you are.

You may be momentarily overwhelmed, but you’ll get through it and find your path toward a successful future — a future that will stem from how hard you’re working now.