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A little stress can be helpful, but too much is a problem as demonstrated in this video by Braive on How Stress Affects Your Body and Mind (2:32).
Watch this short video on what happens with stress and what are your options for managing it with self care by MindWell. (1:47) MindWell offers resources as well.

Self-care

Self-care is crucial for coping with stress reducing anxiety and improving mood, thinking ability, ability to focus, and memory.

Sleep is important for attentional focus and memory.
Healthy eating (reduce sugar and caffeine, increase protein and fresh vegetables) maintains energy and physical health particularly when the body is under stress.
Exercise improves overall health, attentional focus, sleep, and mood.
Worship, meditation, healing and rejuvenation practices.
Fun improves mood, motivation, sleep.
Social relationships can help with confidence, anxiety reduction. Studying with others can be helpful to critical thinking, learning, and remembering what you are studying.
Unscheduled time (time to relax, breathe, chill, be spontaneous, check in with yourself)