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Five Tips For Stressful Days

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As a second semester junior in college, I definitely know stress!  On top of my classes and homework, I also work on campus, am in a sorority, dance five times a week, and keep up with my chores at home.  This week in particular was incredibly hectic with two exams and three assignments due, on top of my normal weekly schedule.  Needless to say, I was stressed out and on the phone with my mom basically 24/7. So what are the best ways to deal with your stress?  Here's what I do: ONE // Don't Nap! This week I have been so  tired with my crazy schedule and I haven't been sleeping a whole lot.  So I napped twice.  And both times, I woke up feeling awful  and even more stressed out and frantic.  When you're not getting enough sleep and you take a nap, your body thinks it's going into a deep sleep, like when you go to bed for the night.  So then when you wake up later after not getting a full night's sleep, your body punishes you....