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Get your rest, stay organized, and place a take-out order<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n Quincy Milton III ’20 divides his time between research and lacrosse.\n

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Participating in college athletics can be a rewarding experience, but it comes with its own stresses, including upwards of 10 hours of practice each week and a seasonal schedule of games. And that’s while carrying a full course load, engaging in research, or working in an internship.<\/p>\n

Maggie Paul ’20 (lacrosse), Bobby Sharma ’20 (cross country), and Quincy Milton III ’20 (lacrosse) share these tips on how student-athletes can manage the competing demands for their time while maintaining a healthy academic\/athletic life balance.\n<\/p>\n

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  1. Keep a planner<\/strong>. It’s helpful to write down everything — practice times, work times, meetings, homework assignments — even if your schedule is essentially the same every week.<\/li>\n
  2. Find time to relax<\/strong>. Everyone needs to decompress. Watching some Netflix with friends is a good thing.<\/li>\n
  3. Know what you have coming up<\/strong> and organize your week around your most important responsibilities. This will minimize your stress level.<\/li>\n
  4. Eat healthily<\/strong>, but treat yourself to take-out once in a while. There are lots of options around Clark, from pizza to Pad Thai.<\/li>\n
  5. Set a reasonable bedtime<\/strong> every night to maximize your hours of sleep and boost your productivity. Turning off your screens will help quiet your brain.<\/li>\n
  6. Complete coursework<\/strong> between weekday classes to relieve the pressure of cramming on the weekends.<\/li>\n
  7. Build strong relationships<\/strong> with your coaches and professors. They are eager and able to help you succeed.<\/li>\n
  8. Set goals<\/strong>. These can be athletic and academic. Goal-setting keeps you competitive with yourself so you are always aiming to achieve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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