Stress is not unique to college, start taking care of yourself now It’s crunch time, remember to stop and smell the roses EDITORIAL

It’s important to start enforcing positive habits now to deal with stress because it is not unique to college. It’s something we’ll have to cope with our whole lives. According to the National Institutes of Health, taking the time to feel gratitude can improve your emotional well-being and help you cope with stress. You can do this in your head or in a journal.

A few other ways to cope with stress include meditation, exercise, talking to others and setting time to unwind.

There is always time to stop and prioritize your well-being. The American Psychological Association’s “Stress in America 2020” found Gen Z young adults had significantly higher stress levels than any other generation.

We can all change that trend. As the semester comes to a close, think about ways to better your next semester or life after graduation.