The spring semester is underway and we’re preparing to kick it into high gear. We all know how stressful it can be and at some point, we vowed to make this coming semester better than the last one. So here are some tips to make the stressful semester less stressful.

1. Organize yourself.

It sucks to think about the 20-page paper you’ll have due during finals week. But what sucks even more, is waiting last minute, and your grade will show it. To eliminate some stress from your life, find out the deadlines and don’t forget about them. Carry around a planner, organize your life and figure out what you should be doing during your downtime.

2. Don’t forget to get sleep.

There’s no amount of homework that’s worth pulling an all-nighter. In return, the lack of sleep can have a negative effect on our health. All those late nights will finally add up and catch up with your body; you’ll feel run down and completely over your studies. So, get some more sleep and you’ll be able to keep up with the rest of us.

3. Stop the Netflix.

Next one, next one, turn it off! I’m absolutely obsessed with Netflix and I’m a pro-binge-watcher, which is a major problem. But we have to put an end to these obsessions. It’s not easy, but it’s worth capping our binge-watching sessions so we can stay on top of our game and make these due dates.

4. Eat green.

Gummy bears are amazing but they do nothing except make us fat. You should cut out the junk and start incorporating healthier options. Junk food wears us down. While it may not be tasteful, those leafy greens give us energy and help us out in the long run.

5. Stay active.

It finally makes sense now- why our campus offers free gym classes is for two reasons. It’s to help us fight back the freshman 15 and to help us fight off the stress. Even if you don’t like working out, it’s definitely an important part to maintain your lifestyle.

6. Have fun.

After all the hard work, we still have to have fun. You always should take a break from the hard parts during the semester, but we definitely shouldn't lose track. It doesn't hurt to go out or try something new. Just remember that after the weekend, it's the weekday and as quickly as we could party hard we have to study even harder.