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By Allison Pierce, Swimming World College Intern<\/em><\/p>\n

While the season for Olympic athletes has come to a close, it has only just begun for many high school, age group, and collegiate athletes. The start of a new season also brings\u00a0a new academic year. The dedication required\u00a0for swimming and academics – as well as co-curriculars and social life – can be difficult to manage.<\/p>\n

Here are three ways to balance your swim life with your academic life and avoid unnecessary stress.<\/p>\n

1. Use a day planner.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n

There are a multitude of responsibilities to juggle as a student-athlete. Rather than\u00a0attempting to keep track of everything in your head, write it down. Get a day planner where you can note any daily homework or upcoming exams, along with when your practices and meets are.<\/p>\n

Miami University swimmer\u00a0Abby Stone<\/strong> has found this to be helpful. “Keeping a planner is the perfect way to manage your time and find a good balance between swimming and academics,” Stone said. “Having your busy schedule documented allows you to be prepared, plan ahead, and make the best use of your time in order to be successful in both the pool and the classroom.”<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Work ahead.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Dan Worden<\/p><\/div>\n

Although it is easier to think in the short term when it comes to school work, working ahead is essential for any student-athlete. Got a big prelim-final meet coming up? Take sometime the prior weekend to work on any homework that is due around the time of your meet. In college and often in high school, professors\/teachers give you a syllabus explaining\u00a0when any major assignments are due, so you will always know what is coming.<\/p>\n

Stone’s teammate\u00a0Peyton Mosbaugh\u00a0<\/strong>feels\u00a0that this is particularly important. “It is important to work ahead because it prevents the\u00a0stress caused by procrastination,” Mosbaugh said. “This can negatively affect your performance in the pool and the classroom.”<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Put your phone away.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Arizona Republic-USA TODAY Sport<\/p><\/div>\n

As high school and college students, we\u00a0like to think that we are good multi-taskers, but the reality is we are not. Even though\u00a0it may seem okay to text your friend while studying for tomorrow’s quiz, research shows that this is less effective<\/a>\u00a0than studying without a phone.\u00a0Furthermore, it wastes time.<\/p>\n

Miami University swimmer Chase Bettner<\/strong> agrees. “If I have my phone out when I’m doing homework or studying, I usually get distracted by some app or social media,” Bettner said. “Then\u00a0I’ve wasted 30 minutes and I could have been doing something much more productive.”<\/p>\n

Between class and practices twice a day, there are minimal windows of opportunity to get school work done. Save yourself the time and stress and put your phone away when you study.<\/p>\n

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With the help of these tips, you will be able to excel in the pool and the classroom with less stress!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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