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Module 2: The Three S's - Stress, Sleep, and Self Regulation Flashcards

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What are the 3 S’s

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-sleep
-stress
-self-regulation

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Types of beneficial stress

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-exam stress
-financial stress
-social stress

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Exam stress

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-feeling stressed about not doing well or failing an exam can motivate you to spend more time studying
-when you are more confident and prepared, you are less likely to freeze in the exam and studying for the next exam may cause less emotional unease

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Financial stress

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-can motivate you to avoid over-spending so you have enough money to pay for important things

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Social stress

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-might motivate you to meet new friends and make new associations

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Components of the inverted U theory

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-low pressure
-optimal performance
-high pressure

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Low pressure

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-often results in boredom and weak performance

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Optimal performance

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-more pressure can improve performance up to a certain point by preparing us to cope effectively with a challenge

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High pressure

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-performance decreases
-high anxiety is associated with impaired performance and distress if effective coping mechanisms are not in place

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Thinking about stress

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-can influence your stress
-focusing on the negatives, overthinking and worry can exacerbate and prolong stress

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2 different ways of responding to stress

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-thinking
-action

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Taking action about stress

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-being proactive and tacking problems head on tends to be more helpful than avoiding them and putting them off

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Flow state

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-times where you were caught up in what you were doing and lost sense of self or lost track of time

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Flow states

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-very powerful for increasing happiness and well being to counteract worry and stress

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What can build a flow state

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-physical activity
-creative activities
-being in nature

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What increases likeliness of a flow state

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-intensely focus on the task and present moment
-only do one thing at a time
-remove distractions
-focus on process rather than outcome
-practice activity or skill so it becomes automatic
-challenge yourself

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Good stress related to Covid-19 pandemic example

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-feeling worried might make you more likely to follow health guidelines
-some may also reflect on how lucky you are in your normal life with freedom to connect and travel

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Bad stress related to the Covid-19 pandemic example

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-prolonged stress negatively influenced the well-being and mental health of many people

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Coping during the Covid-19 pandemic

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-set a schedule
-exercise regularly
-spend time with those in bubble
-connect with friends on social media

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Sleep

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-state of the mind and body characterized by altered or reduced consciousness
-good quality sleep is essential to your survival and plays a crucial role in both physical and mental health

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Importance of sleep regarding brain functioning

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-emotional regulation
-thinking (cognitive functioning)
-mental health

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Self regulation

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-refers to control over behaviour, thoughts, and emotion which can interact with eachother

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Levels of self regulation

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-behavioural level
-cognitive level
-emotional level

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Behavioural level of self regulation

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-involves setting a healthy rhythm to your day
-includes keeping a balanced routine including school/work, exercise, and mindfulness and self-care activities

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Cognitive level of self regulation
-involves managing difficult, negative, or intrusive thoughts and worries -includes spotting thoughts that impact your mood, checking too see if they are accurate and realistic, shifting from worry to problem solving and planning, and looking for positive interpretations
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Emotional level of self regulation
-includes slowing yourself down, calming and relaxing when stressed or tense, pausing and thinking before acting, and acting in accordance with your values
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Interconnection of the 3 S's
-can all influence one another -can significantly contribute to your ability to increase or decrease your resilience
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Structures involved in stress
-adrenal gland -hypothalamus -pituitary gland
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Adrenal gland role in stress
-produces hormones that help regulate a number of bodily functions -specifically cortisol, a major hormonal mediator of the stress response
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Hypothalamus role in stress
-controls the release of hormones from the pituitary gland and links the endocrine system to the nervous system
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Pituitary gland
-plays a major role in the growth and development and controls the functioning of the other endocrine glands -divided into 2 parts: anterior and posterior pituitary
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The HPA axis steps
-1 -2 -3 -4
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HPA axis step 1
-sudden onset of stressor triggers the release of corticotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus
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HPA axis step 2
-CRH stimulates the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone from the anterior pituitary
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HPA axis step 3
-glucocorticoid hormone cortisol is secreted from the adrenal gland as the end product of the axis -during acute stress this helps to deal with the problem such as heart rate increase, rush of energy etc to help you think clearly and quickly
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HPA axis step 4
-once threat is assessed to be minimal and decide flight is not required, cortisol inhibits the loop through negative feedback
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Psychological factors that influence stress
-thoughts -behaviour -feeling -bodily sensations
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Unhelpful thought responses to stress
-"i might do badly, what if i mess up?" -"i am going to mess up my life"
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Unhelpful body sensations responses to stress
-tense -poor sleep -tired
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Unhelpful feelings responses to stress
-feelings
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Unhelpful behaviour responses to stress
-withdrawl -procrastination -distraction -less revision
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Helpful thought responses to stress
-"how do I prepare for this, what is the first step I can take?" -"I have done okay before in tests and exams"
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Helpful bodily sensation responses to stress
-reasonably calm -relaxed -decent sleep
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Helpful feelings response to stress
-mild anxiety -motivated to do well
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Helpful behaviour responses to stress
-make plans -regular revision schedule with breaks
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Social factors that increase stress
-early history of trauma or neglect -feeling excluded or marginalized -being discriminated against -feeling trapped or hopeless -poverty -limited social support or isolation
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Social factors that reduce stress
-having a supportive social network -having a strong social identity -having a sense of agency -feeling a sense of belonging -feeling heard and listened to -access to opportunities
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Inter-individual factors
-refers to the differences between different people
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Intra-individual factors
-refers to the differences within a person at different times
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Hair example of inter-individual factors
-different people have different hair colours
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Hair example of intra-individual factors
-each persons hair is not the same each day, and may depend on type of products you use, hormones, and age etc
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Risk factors for stress
-perfectionism and self-criticism -self doubt and imposter syndrome
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Perfectionism
-tendency to set unrealistically high expectations for yourself and for others -involves unattainably high standards and leads to fear of failure etc
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Imposter syndrome
-when you compare yourself to other people and think you aren't good enough or don't belong
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Tools to tackle perfectionism and self doubt
-focus on strengths -avoid comparisons -mindfulness and self-compassion -do things "good enough" -challenge your beliefs -growth mindset
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Equilibrium/allostasis
-process of responding to a challenge or stressor by triggering various biological and chemical processes to maintain balance
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Allostatic load
-the wear and tear on the body and brain that results from chronic or overwhelming stress
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Signs and symptoms of chronic stress
-cognitive changes -emotional changes -physical changes -behavioural changes
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Chronic stress cognitive changes
-difficulty with concentration -memory problems -difficulty with problem solving -constant worrying
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Chronic stress emotional changes
-moodiness -mood swings -irritability -feeling sad -cant relax
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Chronic stress physical changes
-muscle tension -stomach problems -change in appetite -loss of sex drive -problems with sleep
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Chronic stress behavioural changes
-changes in sleep -changes in eating/hunger -nervous habits -reliance on substances such as alcohol
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How many stages of sleep are there
-4
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Stage 1 of sleep
-non-REM
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Stage 1 (non-REM) sleep
-includes the change from being awake to being asleep -relatively brief only lasting a few minutes -slowing of heartbeat, breathing and eye movements -relaxation of muscles -brainwaves begin to slow
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Stage 2 of sleep
-non-REM
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Stage 2 (non-REM) sleep
-period of light sleep before you enter deeper sleep -further slowing down of heart rate and breathing -eye movements stop -deeper muscle relaxation -body temp drops -brainwaves slow even more but show brief bursts of activity
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Stage 3 of sleep
-non-REM
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Stage 3 (non-REM) sleep
-involves type of sleep you need to feel awake and refreshed next day -usually occurs in longer periods during first half of night -further slowing down of heartbeat and breathing -deeper muscle relaxation -brainwaves slow even more -may be difficult to wake you up
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Stage 4 of sleep
-REM
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Stage 4 (REM) sleep
-occurs after the 3 non-REM stages -often around 90 minutes after you fall asleep -rapid eye movements -breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure increase to be close to waking levels -brain waves have mixed frequency and start to resemble brain waves when you are awake -most dreaming occurs -limbs become temporarily paralyzed to not move in dreams
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Cognitive benefits of sleep
-improved memory -improved attention -improved problem-solving
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Emotional benefits of sleep
-increased positive emotions -decreased negative emotions
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Physical benefits of sleep
-keeping heart healthy -lowering blood pressure -aiding your immune system -regulating hormones associated with food cravings -coping with pain
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Behavioural benefits of sleep
-academic achievement and success -lower emotional reactivity/sensitivity
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Circadian rhythms
-naturally occuring process that forms your biological clock -ensure that your body is optimized at the correct time of he day through sleep-wake cycle, energy levels, brainwave activity and others
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Cognitive changes with disrupted circadian rhythm
-feeling fatigued -problems with attention -increased impulsivity -slower thinking
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Emotional changes with disrupted circadian rhythm
-lower mood -increased stress -emotional reactivity -irritability
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Physical changes with disrupted circadian rhythm
-reduced energy -changes in metabolism -difficulty maintaining healthy weight -reduced immune function -increased risk for variety of illnesses
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Behavioural changes with disrupted circadian rhythm
-decreased productivity -difficulty falling asleep/waking up -difficulty maintaining balanced routine
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Healthy strategies for coping with stress
-self-care -practice mindfulness -self compassion -talk to someone -limit avoidance -concrete problem solving -take a break -recognize when you need more help
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Self care
-refers to any activity that takes care of your personal needs and well being
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Examples of self care
-reading -going for a walk -listening to music -creating art
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Practice mindfulness
-being present through awareness of immediate environment both outside and inside
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Self compassion
-being kind, supportive and encouraging to yourself
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Talk to someone
-share your problems and feelings with a family member, friend, or partner
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How to initiate a conversation about sharing your stress
-the process talk -identification of a specific problem -suggestions for ways they can help
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The process talk
-tell a person you trust that you want to talk about your problems and how you would like the conversation to go
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Identification of a specific problem
-provide real life examples of your problems
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Suggestions for ways they can help
-telling people what you are looking for from the conversation -make this easier by detailing what you want -help, therapy, venting? etc.
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Limit avoidance
-accept your emotional state during stressful or negative situations instead of avoiding your feelings
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Concrete problem solving
-think about if you are worrying about a real problem or a hypothetical one -if it is real, focus on specific details and put it into perspective and make plans
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Questions to promote concrete problem solving
-what is the problem -how did it happen -what is the first step I can take to tackle this -how can I get started on moving forward
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Take a break
-if you are feeling overwhelmed, it is okay to take a break from what you are doing and allow yourself some time to calm down
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Recognize when you need more help
-if you feel so distressed that you are having a hard time completing your day-to-day activities or are experiencing other problems like suicidal thoughts it is important to tell someone and get help
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Healthy strategies for sleep
-routine -environment -consumption -exercise -mindfulness -support -reduce worry
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Routine to help sleep
-go to bed and wake up at the same time every day -incorporate activities you find relaxing into your daily routine
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Environment that promotes sleep
-try to avoid bright lights and loud sounds -make bed comfy -keep room at comfy temp
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Consumption before bed
-avoid exercise, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and recreational drugs before bed
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Daily exercise effect on sleep
-aim to be physically active and avoid prolonged times of inactivity
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Mindfulness before bed
-create a mental space to facilitate sleep -meditate and think about what you are thankful for
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Seek additional support for sleep
-pharmacological interventions (medication) -non-pharmacological interventions (cognitive behaviour therapy)
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Reduce worry before bed
-set a specific time earlier in the day to write down all your worries instead of thinking about them before bed
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Healthy strategies for behavioural self-regulation
-daytime/bedtime routine -avoid shifted sleep -avoid disruptions
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Daytime/bedtime routine
-waking up and going to sleep around the same time every day -eating meals around the same time etc
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Avoid shifted sleep
-avoid working differing night/day shifts -this can cause an increased risk of health problems
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Avoid disruptions
-avoid falling into a pattern of frequently staying up all night to study or party
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Healthy strategies for emotional self-regulation
-practicing mindfulness -cognitive skills -maintaining a healthy lifestyle
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Practicing mindfulness
-involves being present without judgement and can be used to help regulate emotions
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Cognitive skills
-be nice to yourself -be versatile -be understanding -be a good communicator
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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
-exercise -healthy study-life balance -avoid improper alcohol and drug use -eat healthy

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