Balance work and play. Make time to work on your tasks and goals (like schoolwork, chores, or practice).

Plan your day. Use a calendar or planning app to keep track of your daily schedule.

Stick to your plan. Always stick to plans so you can be able to balance your day.

Ask for help when you need it. If you tend to procrastinate, pair up with a classmate to study or do homework at a set time.

Use the positive energy of stress. Don’t put things off until the last minute.

Deal with problems as they come up. Don’t ignore everyday problems — but don’t stress out about them either. Instead, figure out how to handle them. If you’re not sure what to do, ask for help and advice from others.

Eat good food. Choose foods that are good for you

Get enough sleep. Going to bed late doesn’t leave enough time for sleep when you need to get up early for school. Without enough sleep, you’re more likely to feel stressed over the day’s ups and downs.

Exercise daily. Stress melts away when you’re working out, playing a sport, or dancing to your favorite music.

Breathe Deeply. Belly breathing is quick and sure way to turn off your body’s fight-or-flight (stress) response.

Criticizing yourself (negative self-talk)

Driving fast in a car.

Chewing your fingernails.

Becoming aggressive or violent (hitting someone, throwing or kicking something)

Eating too much or too little or drinking a lot of coffee.

Smoking or chewing tobacco.

Drinking alcohol.

Yelling at your spouse, children, or friends

Taking a recreational drug, or misusing prescription medicine

Avoiding family and friends

Low energy.

Headaches.

Upset stomach, including diarrhea, constipation, and nausea.

Aches, pains, and tense muscles.

Colds, flu, viruses, and other illnesses.

Depression and anxiety.

Fatigue.

Heart problems or heart attack

Insomnia or sleep disruptions

Irritability and anger

Overeating

National Safe Place, an organization that helps teens in crisis: 1-888-290-7233.

Guest Speakers

School Psychologist.

Therapists.