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Oh Schmidt

If you watch New Girl, then you’re probably familiar with Schmidt. Nine out of ten times, he’s pretty much what you see in that video. But in episode 15 (Injured), Schmidt said something…profound. For once, he wasn’t JAR’d.

“Treat your body like a temple. Treat your body like a temple” – Schmidt.

Here’s how:

1. Eat healthy. This does not mean going on a Whole Foods (whole-lotta-money) diet. Click here for some tips from My Plate on how to stretch those food dollars. Make sure to include grains, veggies, and fruits into your everyday meals. Beware of Suga Suga Suga and Step Away from the Big Mac. And can we get some Waters All Around, Please? Thanks. Eat healthy and you may have what it takes to be America’s Next Fruit Ninja!

2. Be active. The CDC recommends 1 hour of physical activity every day for children & adolescents and 150 minutes of moderate-intense aerobic activity each week for adults. Keep your Head in the Game and play sports! Hear music and Just Dance!

3. Wash your hands. None of us know where those Dolla Dolla Bills Y’all have been. Plus, Clean Hands Save Lives.

4. Don’t smoke. Duh! So, want to go to college? Then you better quit smoking! Click here for tips from former smokers.

5. Stay positive. Stress Stinks! Don’t let your Horrible Bosses get the best of you. And don’t forget about those new years resolutions you made not too long ago. We Like Number 16 of Thought Catalog’s 20 New Year’s Resolutions for 20-Somethings.

6. Get sleep. The CDC recommends 7-9 hours of sleep. Rock-a-bye-baby!

7. Get check-ups. Make sure you’re up-to-date with all of your vaccines and tests. Sexy and I Know It? Yea, that’s great. But did you know that healthy is the new sexy? So if you get sick or feel pain, make an appointment with your doctor. Don’t go playing doctor and diagnosing yourself using WebMD. It’s Trichy Trichy Trichy.

For more info, check out CDC’s Tips for a Safe and Healthy Life.

By ALYSSA LLAMAS

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Stress STINKS

Between school, sports, friends and family, it’s easy to get stressed and feel overwhelmed. It might come from those three tests that all happen to be on Friday, the day after your big track meet, or from the fight you just had with your best friend.

According to TeensHealth, “Stress is a feeling that’s created when we react to particular events. It’s the body’s way of rising to a challenge and preparing to meet a tough situation with focus, strength, stamina, and heightened alertness.”

Stress could be a short term thing or a long-term thing, depending on the circumstance, and sometimes we’re pretty good at dealing with it, while other times it can just feel like nothing is getting better. When we feel like this, it could be due to stress overload. TeensHealth points out these signs that could signify overload:

  • anxiety or panic attacks
  • a feeling of being constantly pressured, hassled, and hurried
  • irritability and moodiness
  • physical symptoms, such as stomach problems, headaches, or even chest pain
  • allergic reactions, such as eczema or asthma
  • problems sleeping
  • drinking too much, smoking, overeating, or doing drugs
  • sadness or depression

However, stress DOES NOT have to take over your life.

How to Deal with Stress

1. SLEEP. Most teenagers think they are invincible and will function normally without sleep. However, getting adequate sleep will help your mind deal with stress better.

2. RELAX. make yourself calm by doing something you enjoy, like reading a book, doing yoga, listening to some coldplay. Or, you can simply breathe in and out. When we get stressed but are able to ease that feeling, we have used a relaxation response. Relaxation responses lead to a “decreased heart and breathing rate and a sense of well being,” according to this website.

3. EAT WELL. It will make you feel way better than cheetos. Your body will appreciate that extra kick of vitamin D during a stressful time.

4. BUILD RESILIENCE. According to TeensHealth, this can be accomplished when you:

  • Think of change as a challenging and normal part of life.
  • See setbacks and problems as temporary and solvable.
  • Believe that you will succeed if you keep working toward your goals.
  • Take action to solve problems that crop up.
  • Build strong relationships and keep commitments to family and friends.
  • Have a support system and ask for help.
  • Participate regularly in activities for relaxation and fun.

Basically, THINK POSITIVE. It goes a long way and trust me, you don’t want those worry lines when you’re older.

By HOSNA SAFI