5.Get Plenty of Rest
Adequate sleep is critical for stress management and overall wellness, but it is something that many college students fail to obtain.
Strategies for Better Sleep:
The following strategies can help you get a better night's sleep:
- Go to bed at the same time every night, and get up at the same time every morning.
- Exercise daily, but not too close to bedtime.
- Don't use tobacco
- Don't drink alcohol after dinner.
- Eat a light snack before bedtime.
- Write out a list of worries or a to-do list for the following day; then allow your mind to tune out such worries and distractions.
- Don't eat, read, study, or watch television in bed.
- Relax before bedtime with a book, music, or some relaxation exercises; give yourself time to wind down from your day's activities.
- If you don't fall asleep in 15-20 minutes, get out of bed and do something monotonous until you feel sleepy. Do the same if you wake up and can't fall asleep again.
Source: http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/hhp/wellness/014.htm