What: This past week in my Fresh 100 class, with instructor Legge, our class discussed stress and how to deal with it. We used the book Student Success in College by Christine Harrington to gain an understanding of how to deal with stress in a healthy matter. Harrington discussing the importance of sleep, nutrition, exercise, changing negative thought patterns, relaxation techniques, talking with others, and avoiding unhealthy behaviors (178-181). Any one strategies can be used to combat stress, but combination of techniques may result in a stronger release of stress.

So what: As someone who is easily stressed out, going into depth about the techniques that are viable to combat stress was very helpful. And even knowing that the techniques I use validate that I was successfully combating stress as well as using my time appropriately and not wasting it.

Now what: I plan to use these techniques while in college, which is a very universal known stressful time. I also hope to use these techniques throughout my lifetime.

Question: Will the use of these techniques better my sleep, health, or grades?