You wake up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat. All you can think about is that dreadful test tomorrow and how you can’t stand to sit by your smelly science partner. Everyone seems to know what they are doing for the rest of their life other then you; while you’re wondering, what the hell is wrong with me?
Everyone has an awkward time in college at one time or an other. How they deal with the stress usually comes in the form of food, hence the freshman 15. Everyone knows about it and pretty much expects to experience the extra bulge. How could you not? Especially when you’re eating on campus and have an unlimited amount of food at your exposure.
Stress can manifest in many ways but there are things that can be done to conquer the hunger. Starting by taking college courses in nutrition. Taking a course like nutrition, will help you understand what your body is going through during stressful situations and what it craves. Salt and carbohydrates are two of the major catalysts for what a stressful body desires. Who knows, maybe taking this class will lead to your degree.
You must be thinking why would I take another class to stress me out more? I believe when taking generals, it is important to take courses that interest you, while still fitting into your needed criteria. Psychology for me was a eye opener, why I and many others do what we do. It helped me get a little insight on my stress and made me not feel so crazy. Trust me things could be way worse.
It helps to take a different look at what you eat. Food can be over used in quantity and under used in quality. A healthy idea of what to eat is always good, plus when you find food that helps you concentrate.
Eating breakfast is a must, it is one of the most important meals of the day. Your breakfast should always include a good source of protein, like boiled eggs or a yogurt. Fish is another great food for your body and brain. Fish contains omega 3 fatty acids, which help with healthy brain function. If fish isn’t your thing, go to the health food store and pick up some omega 3 vitamins. Dark chocolate, believe it or not is good for you, in small doses. It caries antioxidants and sugar, which gives you a little boost when studying. Finally fruits, all fruits are good for your body and brain but blueberries are the best. Blueberries help protect the brain from free radicals and carry a healthy dose of antioxidants. If you take a nutrition class it will describe how these wonderful foods are absorbed into your body and why they help.
The one thing that helps release the most stress and agitation would be a good work out. Colleges always have excellent workout facilities. Working out hypes up your feel good endorphins and is good for your body after sitting all day in classes. Check with your college. Usually fitness centers carry classes for yoga, cycling, and kick boxing. This way you can have motivation to work out because you know others will be counting on you to be there.
College can be stressful. It just depends on how you deal with the situation. Eating right, working out and taking classes that interest you are all helpful factors. No one needs to know it all in the first 2 years.
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