Tips
to Help Get Through Finals
Finals are just about to
begin, or for some are just starting. What a not so wonderful time
of year...Here are some things I do when I'm stressed out that help
me get through the last few weeks of the semester, with FINALS. These may vary
for some, but are just a few things that I find help!
1. Get a good nights sleep
Trust me, sleep makes all the difference. It
gives your head a rest and your body some time to re-charge. If you can't sleep
late at night, take a nap during the day. Any little bit of extra sleep will
help. This will help your studying so much more. You will learn better when
your not exhausted and running on little rest. Take this bit of time for your
self and hit the books when your awake, feeling recharged and fresh.
Whenever I am really stressed out, I like
to take 30 minutes to myself and have a hot bath. I use a bath bomb or bath
oils to really keep me calm. No matter what you need to bath, so you might as
well take this time to relax while doing so. I like to play 'Zen' or 'Ocean'
music and shut my data off. Sounds funny I know, but trust me, this puts my body
into full relaxation mood and I feel 10 times better when I come out.
3. Caffeine
No I am not talking about slamming down a red
bull before an all nighter. I mean soothing tea or coffee when you wake up or
during the middle of your day. It's a nice pick me up and especially since its
getting cold this always helps warm me up and reminds me to breathe for a
second. I’ve been loving the Tazo Calm Tea lately, its not strong and has
no caffeine but really warms my insides. When I really need a break, I head to
a coffee shop to get a latte as the espresso really helps. Its also a nice way
to get out of the house and get some fresh air. I recommend you do this when
you need too! Don't stay inside for a week...
4. Music
Music will honestly help anything. I love putting
on soft acoustic or instrumental music when I'm studying. Something about light
background music helps me focus, rather then complete silence. When there is
complete silence I find myself thinking I hear things and that distracts me. I
always head to 8tracks and type in "Study" or "Relax", they
always hook me up with a great play list!
5. Don't
Sweat It
Remember this is just one exam. If you've done
your classwork throughout the year and attended class, then your half way
there. Don't let one exam consume your life. Life is beautiful, plan your study
time accordingly and get outside and enjoy it. When its all said and done,
there is no better feeling then passing in that final exam, regardless of the
outcome.
Good Luck!
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