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5 Ways To Better Tackle The Second Semester

It can be a hard adjustment from break back to school, but here are a few ways to help!

Addison O'Connor
Jan 20, 2018
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It can be really tough coming back to school after a long winter break of no school work or many obligations. It is hard to get back in gear and into the routine we all have at school. I know personally, I am having a tough time with it as well... but here are 5 things you can do to stay relaxed and focused enough to tackle the second semester:

1. Work out

Something I have learned that gets my mind off all the stress is working out. It feels great to sweat and get a good workout in. After a good gym session, you can get your mind back in gear to finish up some homework for the night.

2. Read a book

It can be hard to find time to read a book while also managing school work and everything else going on, but sometimes having a nice, easy book to read can be enough to take your mind off of things for a little bit.

3. Explore your city

Being college students, we rarely get off campus enough to explore the city around us. While the semester isn't too busy at the beginning, this can be the perfect time to explore your new home and relax.

4. Get an internship

Getting an internship during the school year can be a great way to make some money, get excellent experience in your career field, and have an outlet outside of school.

5. Take naps

You are really going to need to take a few naps each week (or day) if you want to stay energized and able to focus on school work and everything else that needs to get done.

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