Sometimes we fall into bad habits and negative thoughts when we’re stressed. We can feel out of control, scared—even hopeless. Here are 7 signs that stress might be interfering with your life, and simple ways to stop the downward spiral.
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By now you may already know you are going to be applying for college, but when should you start the application? While it may not be the most pressing thing on your to-do list now, the sooner that you start thinking about your college applications, the better.
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Sleep is a beautiful thing. I have reason to know that more intimately than most people. I’ve struggled with fatigue, insomnia, and assorted sleep issues myself, and even went through an all-night, fully monitored sleep study looking for answers. I learned that, while specific health problems were the underlying cause of much of my fatigue, I was also allowing problems to persist—and making them much worse—by not prioritizing quality sleep.
Several years after this medical adventure, I watch my sleep like a hawk, and I’ve seen marked benefits from doing so. Maintaining good sleep hygiene can be tough, and I’m far from perfect in my habits, but the improvements in my life have absolutely been worth the work. I’ve found myself becoming something of a sleep evangelist, introducing others to the power and joy of better sleep habits.
Now it’s time for me to share what I’ve learned with you.
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It’s only natural to want to go to the same college as your childhood best friend. But what if things don’t work out that way?
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My high school self thought that I wouldn’t make it through admissions season. My college self thinks my high school self is stupid.
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If admissions season was a Starbucks visit, it would probably be a lot easier – or would it? I’ve heard some harrowing horror stories from both scenarios, so maybe it’s time to figure out some solid ways to survive (or at least laugh at) both experiences.
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Sometimes you run into these people. Sometimes you’ve been these people.
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Needless to say, college application season can be an incredibly stressful time that may negatively impact your normally stellar academic performance or strain once unbreakable friendships. I don’t claim to have all the answers, but having gone through the process and lived to see the fruits of my labor, here are some of the things I’ve learned that you may find useful as you delve into the world of college applications.
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