What is the best way to approach the college workload?

In order to manage stress you have to manage your time wisely. <span style="background-color: transparent;">You have to set a routine for yourself and stick to it for the most part. Once you get into the groove of a routine it will be much easier for you to manage your time and have enough time for everything you need to do (including relaxing). Make yourself to-do lists on a weekly basis, use Google calendar or a planner to keep track of events, deadlines, and due dates. In addition to setting a routine and sticking to it, plan out relaxing activities into your day. Or set aside a time, after everything is done for the day, that you can have "me" time. I have also personally found it essential to not only find time for myself but also make use of that time in a way that is best for me and my holistic wellness. I have found the HeadSpace app to be an essential tool in helping me relax and generally feel more relaxed throughout the day, Guided meditation, even if you have a busy schedule, will make you feel more at ease and relaxed throughout the day as a whole (not just when you have the time to relax and focus on that "me" time).</span>

<span style="background-color: transparent;">Set a routine.Use Google Calendar.Set aside Me TimeWrite weekly to-do lists and use a planner.Find a peaceful and restful activity that will help you feel relaxed.</span>

Imani, time management is key! It's possible to balance studies and activities. It's important to pace your educational work and avoid procrastinating to the last minute. Writing a 10 page paper can feel like a big task, but starting with an outline of content can be a good place to start. Then consider writing a couple pages at a time.

Know when things are due and plug in social events around it. Consider coffee break after meeting with a study group.

Before the semester starts, and as soon as you have a syllabus, immediately take critical dates - place them in your personal calendar, and ---> add notification to remind you 1 week, 2days, 1 day before deadlines.

If possible, to reduce stress and absorb the material, immediately after class, go through notes (or if it is a math / science class- pull down /obtain the data necessary to work problems). If it is possible to build a habit, that 1) immediately after class spend 1 hour or less just on the class you just attended (if online - just received an assignment and 2) complete your first draft of an assignment (reading is an assignment) at least 2 days before next class (or due date), then you will always always have plenty of time for yourself, activities, family, work and never miss a deadline - reducing stress- improving performance.
Bottom line: Figure out a scheduling system that maximizing embracing new material asap and reduce last minute crams. Best wishes, Dr. M