On top of everyday worries, students have studies, employment, athletics, social events and finances to balance. With so many obligations, stress from student life can seem inevitable. Below are three simple ways to  defeat stress and rejuvenate natural delight.

Sustain your Strength

Maintain health by exercising and continuing to follow your belief system, whether it be prayer, meditation or discourse on your most passionate subject. If you currently have no way to indulge in these, join a club or class at De Anza, or sign up to participate on an online forum which suits your interests. Surround yourself with like-minded people who improve your outlook on everyday life, relieving your feelings of stress.

Organize and Prioritize

If you manage your time and finances, you’ve already taken down one stressor. It is as simple and cheap as purchasing a planner. Here, you can note your due dates and appointments. With a visual display of important dates, you can prioritize assignments, then schedule time to for your friends and loved ones. If the people in your life truly want to be there for you, they’ll be willing to work around your schedule.

Attend the Present

So you’ve finished your assignments for the week, and are finally eating the sushi you’ve been hankering for with the friends you haven’t seen for two weeks. Everything seems OK, except your mind keeps thinking of tomorrow’s to-do list. Whenever that happens, take a moment and remind yourself, “All  is well. I have time for everything I need to do today.”