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Being organized greatly helps combat stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk to someone regularly &#8211;friends, family, other supports, or a counselor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get help&#8211;tutoring&#8211;if necessary. Go to The Learning Center or talk with your instructor to get assistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get physical exercise to increase energy and feel more relaxed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find time for breaks and pleasurable activity every day&#8211;even if only for a short while.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk to instructors; get to know them so they&#8217;ll know you are trying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get perspective. Try new ways of looking at situations and use positive self talk. Be aware of negative self talk and try to change it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn new communication skills to deal effectively with conflict and anger. Storing up anger and resentment lead to more stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set realistic goals and expectations for yourself (and others).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage finances so that your debt is less than income. 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