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Keys to Managing Stress

• Notice that you are stressed as early as possible
• Identify who or what is stressing you
• Learn to be appropriately assertive and say “No” to yourself and others
• Develop realistic goals
• Change the negatives if you can, and change your attitude about them if you can’t
• Learn not to panic or over-react when things don’t go well
• Take time out to relax daily and exercise at least 3 times a week
• Eat and sleep well, and limit alcohol and tobacco use
• Take care of academic, medical or other personal problems as soon as you notice them