This guide isn’t about a perfect routine, a 5 a.m. workout, or suddenly becoming your most disciplined self. It’s about protecting your mental and physical health and creating a plan to support you when everything feels urgent.

Stress has basically become second nature to college students. From biting your nails, to tossing and turning in bed, to just not being able to focus because there is so much on your plate. Stress can absolutely ruin your life if you don’t have a way to manage it.