1. While in College

2. Increased responsibilities with lowered adult supervisor Becoming more self-aware New social experiences Learning how to budget Meeting deadlines

3. In 2012, 86.1% of college students had felt overwhelmed by all they had to do (American Psychological Association, 2012)

4.  Vik Nithy offers an explanation ◦ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD440CY2Vs0 &feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD440CY2Vs0 &feature=youtu.be

5.  Prioritize ◦ Decide what tasks need to be met first ◦ Make a plan and follow it

6.  Plan ◦ Plan Goals ◦ Plan for Resources ◦ Plan for Distractions ◦ Plan for the Process ◦ Plan for Yourself

7.  Make your morning routine nonnegotiable ◦ As much as you can  Block out your time ◦ 11:30-12:30 Lunch ◦ 12:45- 2:30 course wk ◦ 2:30-3 workout ◦ 3-3:15 snack ◦ 3:15-5 course wk ◦ 5- 5:30 e-mail & create to-do-lists ◦ 5:30-6:30 dinner

8.  Control your environment ◦ Who and what is around you  Reward yourself ◦ Give yourself breaks and treats  Exercise  Relax and rest ◦ Make time for yourself ◦ Get at least 7-8 hours sleep  Be aware of yourself ◦ Feeling stressed? Take a break  Do less and say no more often

9.  Wake up early so you can enjoy the evening to yourself or with friends  Use reminders ◦ Daily Planner ◦ Calendar ◦ Phone Aps ◦ Sticky Notes

10.  Google Calendar  Daily Water Reminder and Counter  30/30 (iOS)  Toggl  My Fitness Pal  My Life Organized

11.  Wellness Zone http://wellnesszone.truman.edu/  University Counselling Services http://ucs.truman.edu/  Career Center http://career.truman.edu/