How To Avoid Breaking Down After Spring Break

Spring Break is almost over and soon everyone will be back on their daily routine. While the break was a nice time to rest and recover from school, you may now need to recover from your break. Many students traveled and will soon be coming back to the reality of school and work. The shift from long, relaxing days to hectic, crazy schedules is enough to drive almost anyone crazy. To try to make the transition back to school a bit easier here are some useful and practically free ideas:

Try to reset your internal clock. If you were in a different time zone then the first days back will be a little rough. Try your best to adjust back to the change and slowly get yourself back to your old routine and sleep schedule.

Drink lots of water. If you drank on vacation you will want to make sure you are hydrated. This will make everything easier. Travel can also put a lot of stress on the immune system and drinking water will help keep your body healthy.

Avoid napping. It may seem crazy, but if you keep napping it will take longer to get back on track with your daily routines. Try your best to stay awake and keep your day as normal as possible.

Share your adventure. Make sure to show those close to you photos and stories of your trip. Talking about the time you spent on vacation will help you stay out of the after vacation slump.

Learn something new. On vacation there was always something to do or focus on. At home try to pick up a hobby or find a new interest. By keeping yourself busy you will be less likely to think of how much you miss break and also pick up a new skill.

Plan your next trip. While the last trip is fresh in your memory write down what you liked about the trip and what you would change. This will help make your next vacation even better. If you know what you want to do on your next trip you will be more successful planning it. After writing out your list, start planning the next adventure! Plan where you want to go, what you want to do or see and most importantly how you plan on budgeting for it!

Budgeting Apps that Actually Help Save Money

We are always on the go and looking for a quick ways to save money. One easy way to make sure you’re saving time and money is by downloading a few apps for your phone. While there may be some up front costs, certain apps are worth the money in the long run. Here are a few of our favorite money saving apps.

Cartwheel- This free app is for Target shoppers, it offers new savings daily and simply scanned when you check out.

SnipSnap- Just scroll through your favorite stores and select the coupons you want to use in the future. SnipSnap holds the coupons and sends warnings when the coupon are about to expire.
ShopKick-Get paid to go shopping with this app. Just walk into a store, earn rewards and exchange it for a gift card.
Happy Hour Finder- Find close happy hours and discovers specials before you go.
Campus Special- Use coupons in your area and earn loyalty rewards with every order.
Level Money- Get a snapshot of your spending habits and plan a new budget. Once you have a set budget, Level Money will keep you on track and let you see how much money you have spent.

These are just a few of the thousands of options out there to save money. Many of the apps have free trials so you can test it before you purchase it.

Easy Ways To Avoid The Flu

Winter is a time for snow flurries, hot chocolate and the influenza virus. This year the flu has made headlines across the country. On a college campus the flu is able to spread so rapidly because the close quarters and the ability to transfer through a simple cough or sneeze. The virus effects the respiratory system and for college students it also effects their motivation and grades. The flu may just seem like a few days of torture, but it can have harsh effects. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that over 200,000 people have been hospitalized for the flu, just this year.

In order to keep you healthy and keep your grades up this semester here are a few tips on how to avoid the flu without breaking the bank or living in a bubble:

-Replace alcohol with tea during flu season. Alcohol weakens your immune system inviting all sorts of germs and viruses into your body, while tea helps the body clear out germs. You should also be sure to drink plenty of water.

-Clean your work areas. If you go to the gym or library makes sure to wipe down your area. It only takes four hours for the flu virus to enter your system, so by keeping your spaces clean you can avoid coming in contact with the virus.

-Take your vitamins. In the winter our bodies may need a bit of an immune boost, so stop by the pharmacy and grab an all-in-one vitamin.

-Wash your hands regularly and be sure to get a plenty of sleep.

If you already have the flu here are a few ways to help it end faster:

-Continue to drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated helps your immune system clean out your body.

-Eat chicken soup. Although it sounds like something your mother would tell you to do, scientists also agree that the recipe helps ease flu and cold symptoms.

-Take a long, hot shower. The steam can also help clean out your system.

-Take a rest. If you have the flu you should not be going to class or work, this will only weaken you and get others sick.

While it seems that the flu is no longer an issue, it is important to remember that flu season continues through March. Be sure to take preventative measures to limit your chances of getting the flu.

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