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1. Set a morning alarm - give yourself enough time to wake up and do all the morning necessaries before leaving home. Some people need about 2 hours to "get themselves together." Try a gentle sound to wake up to or your favorite motivating song!

2. Eat breakfast - whether it's a smoothie, a grab-on-the-go bar, or a full breakfast, allow your body to get the energy it needs to start the day! Don't worry, you can either have breakfast at home or in the cafeteria.

3. Get moving - something to help with your morning is turning on some music and dancing. Whether it's during you brushing your teeth, in the shower, or preparing to leave the house, this is a sure way to encourage your day. Some other ideas include a morning workout or a good stretch.

4. Set a nighttime routine - studies show that reducing your technology usage at least one hour before bed can promote better sleep. So, while you are winding down prepare your schedule and to-do-list, prepare your clothing for the next day, pack your bag and sit it by the door, take a bath or shower to "wind down from the day," and maybe read a book while drinking warm tea. Fun fact: Lavendar is a great scent to help you relax!

5. Try a meditation - for those that have difficulty falling asleep without your phone/computer/TV, try a guided meditation before bed. You can download an app or find one on YouTube. Remember: if you use your phone for this, turn your screen down .

1. Get some exercise. Vigorous exercise will automatically help you feel better and improve your mood. A brisk 30 minute walk each day will do wonders.

2. Get out in nature. Go outdoors and admire the beauty outside. It is a natural way to relax.

3. Practice mindfulness. Focus on the here and now. Don’t worry about what might happen in the future or what has already happened in the past. Taking in what is happening now and really paying attention helps you to slow down and relax.

4. Practice gratitude. Stress and gratitude don’t go hand-in-hand. At the end of the day, relax by writing down a couple of things for which you’re grateful.

5. Simplify your life. Too much stuff causes stress. The simpler the better. Clear your schedule of things that no longer light your fire or stress you out. De-clutter and only fill your space with things that you truly love or truly use. Make simple healthful meals instead of trying to be a gourmet chef. Remember to keep it simple.

6. Eat well.An unhealthful diet puts stress on your body while a healthful diet helps your body to repair itself.

7. Get enough sleep.Your body and mind both need sleep to renew.

8. Do things that light you up. Don’t forget to relax and have fun. Healthy people are happy people.

9. Mind your spiritual health.Those who feel like they have a sense of purpose in life fair better than those who do not, even when they have chronic health conditions or life situations that may challenge them.

10. Get support. Build your support system.It’s always helpful to have one or two people you can count on to lend a listening ear or a helpful hand.

1. Own your online presence

• Set privacy and security settings on web services, apps, and devices to your comfort level.

• Limit what personal information you share

2. Be a good digital citizen

• What you will not do in your physical life, do not do in your digital life

3. Respect yourself and others

• Golden Rule: treat others how you would want to be treated

4. Practice good communications

• Never send an email typed in anger

• Remember that digital communication does not give the reader the same visual and audio cues as in person

5. Protect yourself and your information

• Use complex passwords and passphrases

• Enable two-factor authentication or two-step verification whenever possible

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