Stress stress go away - come again another day?

With mid-terms here and finals just around the corner, I'd like to take this time to write about stress.

"Unfortunately, the very same stresses that often define the college experience can make you physically ill – stress is associated with a lowered immune system, meaning a higher chance of getting sick. Stress can also interrupt your sleep, destroy your skin, and even contribute to weight gain."
(http://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/3-simple-ways-to-deal-with-stress-in-college/)

On the above site she gives three ways to help with the stress us college students so often feel.
1. "Get moving". Exercise is a great way to get your blood flowing and keep your mind active. I know I function better when I go to the gym regularly.
2. "Get together". We are naturally social beings. We need to take a break every now and then to just "zone" and allow our brains to form memories of what we just studied (like is says in my psych text book). It is better to study for 45-60 minutes and then take a short break where you get up and move and interact with others than studying for three hours at a time.
3. "Eat healthy". When we have a lot of homework we sometime forget to eat right resulting in lower energy levels. In college our minds are challenged and we need our bodies to be in top condition to deal with the stress.

I know for myself when I am stressing out I do not sleep very well at all. It often takes what feels like HOURS to fall into a not-so-restful asleep. Also I've noticed this last month I have been eating HORRIBLY and I have not been going to the gym like I use to with my husband. I would go but I would mostly just walk slowly on the treadmill or ride the bike while reading my psychology text book. Not very physically stimulating if you ask me.
So it is now the beginning of a new month, I live with my in-laws while in between apartments so I do not have to think so much about food (my sweet mother-in-law is taking classes this semester too but she finds time to cook!), and I have decided that I need to take better care of myself. I am going to the gym tomorrow morning with my husband and I am going to push myself physically to get my blood moving. I am going to eat better to keep my energy levels up and I am going to find time to spend with my husband that does not consist of me typing or reading while he watched TV or plays video games.

Another important factor in keeping stress levels lower, I think, is getting proper sleep. In my psych class we are learning how much sleep is needed to function properly without any side effects. The average adult needs 7-8 hours of sleep. The best sleep is attained BEFORE midnight. They say every hour after midnight is two hours lost.