Take a Break!

     High school students always have something going on. Whether it's sports practice, studying for a big test, work, or after-school activities, we never make any time to just  relax. Although we are prepping for out future and want to make sure it is the best it can be, a break every once in a while is essential to keep our health up.
      As a student who takes 3 AP classes, has a zero hour, has a job and activities after school, I can sometimes find myself becoming overwhelmed or stressed and it has taken a toll on my immune system. Every time I felt myself started to get stressed, I soon found myself getting sick with viruses due to not getting enough sleep. After a year and a half of this, I found ways to take small breaks while still staying on track.
     There are many ways you can achieve the goal of being less stressed. If you're a tea lover, start drinking tea more often and especially when doing homework. Tea relaxes you so you're not as on edge. I started to bring tea to school every day and I've felt way better than have before. If you don't like tea, try taking a 30 minutes break from what you are doing and take a bubble bath to loosen your muscles. Trust me, it works! Also, you can get out and go for a jog to take your mind of things.
      I strongly believe that in order to be successful and healthy, you need to take a small break every now and then to think about your own health. I understand that we are teenagers and need to prepare for the real world, but adults have days off from work too!