Winter break for college is almost here, but first, say hello to finals. Time to hit the books and pray for a good grade. In the midst of all the studying and when you feel like you're going to die, here are four reminders to help you persevere.
1. Winter break is just around the corner.
When you're mid-study sesh and stressed about everything you need to complete, just remember winter break is only days away. On those nights when you're up til all hours of the night working on that project, remember you are so close to days full of naps and snoozing your alarm. You're almost there, study hard.
2. Netflix can wait.
Your favorite show will be there when you're finished, I promise. Log out of your account and focus. Study hard now so you can enjoy the show, guilt free, later. Besides, how good will it feel to chill after your last exam and to binge watch without any regrets.
3. Not every grade defines you.
Really, it's not the end of the world if you get a B- or a C on an exam. It's still passing. Study for that A, but don't beat yourself up too much if you don't get the perfect score on every test. Finals are stressful, put as much time and effort into it as you can, but just remember your grade doesn't define you. True, it might affect your GPA, but if you gave it your all, take a deep breath, relax, and accept it for what it is.
4. You got this.
You've made it this far and you're almost finished! Congrats! You've practically made it through your semester. Getting to where you are now proves something: you have the stamina and strength to tackle finals week and show it who's boss. There's no better feeling than when you're finished and completely free, so remind yourself of all the ways you can celebrate once you finish the semester strong!
