1. Get a good skin care routine down
This one is absolutely key! You will be stressed more than you actually know in college, and your skin will definitely take it out on you. Before college try to find a good face wash, lotion, toner, or whatever skin products would work for you. Drinking some water and doing the occasional face mask isn't a bad idea either.
This is one of my favorite brands and it's like $2.50 for an individual one at target, or like $16 for a 2 oz bottle of the mud mask.
2. Find a "sanctuary" on campus
A "sanctuary" can be defined as any person, place, or activity that helps you to put stress to the side or helps you to momentarily forget about stress. Try to make use of your personal sanctuary as often as you possibly need. Even if you feel like there isn't enough time, even 15 minutes would be beneficial. Personally, my sanctuary is my best friend, and she helps me to forget stress even if I'm just doing homework around her. It is important to give yourself those mental breaks and refresh your mind every now and then. Not only will you be less stressed, but you will find yourself being able to think much more clearly.
3. Set a bed time and try as hard as possible to stick to it
This is probably the hardest tip to follow. Even I struggle with this one....like a lot! The usual recommended amount of sleep for any adult is anywhere from 7 to 9 hours a night. If you know that you have to be up at a certain time every day, just subtract back 7 or 9 hours to set your bed time for the night. Try to keep this bedtime as consistent as possible, because consistency is key for a healthy sleep. Your mind, skin, and body will thank you for it.
(Tip: If you're an IPhone user. go to the clock. There is a bedtime setting there that can help you get into a consistent sleep pattern. I'll post a picture of what you should see when you go there.)
4. Germs are everywhere, so it might be best to start taking a multivitamin asap
A multivitamin helps fill in those tiny gaps of vitamins and nutrients that you don't always get every day. Doing this helps you to be just a tiny bit healthier and lessens your chances of catching the plague (probably just a cold or flu) that goes around college campuses every year. This is probably the easiest precaution to take when it comes to physical illness because it takes not even 10 seconds out of your day....you just have to remember to take it every day.
5. Use the meditation station on Pandora
I promise, you'll thank me for this one later. This station is great for stretching, studying, sleep, meditation, or if you just need to chill out. This is probably my most used station on Pandora. Just give it a try
