Sleep
This is one simple technique that can help your body calm down during a stressful moment.
Belly breathing/deep breathing
What is one campus resource students can use if they are struggling emotionally or mentally?
Counseling services
How many glasses of water should you drink a day?
90-125 oz or 2-2.5 L a day
You've been staring at the same assignment for an hour and getting nowhere. Sometimes, this simple action can help you come back feeling refreshed.
Taking a break off the phone/screen: going for a walk outside, meditating in silence, socializing about things other than school
True or False: Your brain can continue processing and consolidating information while you're sleeping
True!
What vitamin does your body naturally produce when your skin is exposed to sunlight, and plays an important role in bone health and immune function
Vitamin D
True or False: Ignoring stress will always make it go away.
False
What chemical messenger is often called the "feel-good" neurotransmitter and plays a role in motivation and reward?
Dopamine
What can help build your energy level, if you take this during the day?
A power nap, usually 20-30 minutes
What can you do in the gym to stay active?
Walk, run, work out
A friend is overwhelmed with school and life. Reaching out to someone they trust is an example of this stress-management strategy.
Seeking support/guidance
True or False: Most people are actually better at studying when simultaneously checking their phones
False! Task-switching can interrupt concentration and make studying less efficient.
What stage of sleep is particularly important for memory consolidation and learning?
REM sleep
This can make it easier to stay energized throughout a long day of classes: combining carbohydrates with this nutrient.
Protein
You're overwhelmed by a huge assignment. What's one way to make it feel less overwhelming?
Breaking it down into smaller pieces.
What part of the brain involved in emotion and memory helps explain why certain songs can bring back vivid memories
The hippocampus