Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Health and Wellness

6 Little Things You Can Do To Relax

How to get rid of stress

Lauren Elizabeth King

Oct 27, 2016

Auburn, Alabama

Pure Botanica

Let's face it: college can be really tough sometimes. On weeks when you have test after test, it is almost impossible not to stress out. However, there are some little things that you can do to destress and relax.

1. Have a warm beverage at night

If it's late at night, and you're still studying, have something to drink to keep you awake. Now I'm not talking about coffee or anything else with tons of caffeine. It's fall, or at least it feels like it. So, why not have some apple cider, warmed up in the microwave for around 30 seconds? Hot chocolate is a favorite of mine as well.

2. Shower

Something about the hot water helps me relax after a long day. Just taking about ten minutes off of studying and letting your muscles, and also your mind feels great. Not to mention that it's something you have to do...

3. Clean

At this point, I realize that I have become my mother. However, it is easier to concentrate if you don't have stuff all over your dorm. Not to mention, that it's another excuse to take a study break!

4.Deep Breaths

Another cliche, I know but it actually works! I do this while studying and right before a test. If you're feeling nervous, it'll only make studying or taking tests harder than it actually is. This is a tip that is truly relaxing. The best way to do it is to do it in sync, like with this GIF.

5. Watch cute animal videos

Take a couple minutes off from practicing math problems or writing your English essay to watch some cute animal videos on Facebook or YouTube. Puppies fix everything, right?

6. Color

Even though I have yet to jump onto the adult coloring book trend, I have heard about the benefits of it. So pull out your crayons!

Hopefully, these tips will help you relax when things get tough, and therefore study better!

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Student Life

Things I Am Actually Going To Do This Semester

Or at least try to do.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

592

CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less

new year

Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

Southwestern University

1297

woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch

Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less

library

Student Life

The 14 Stages Of The Last Week Of Class

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

Michigan State University

882

Photo by Estée Janssens on Unsplash

December... it's full of finals, due dates, Mariah Carey, and the holidays. It's the worst time of the year, but the best because after finals, you get to not think about classes for a month and catch up on all the sleep you lost throughout the semester. But what's worse than finals week is the last week of classes, when all the due dates you've put off can no longer be put off anymore.

Keep Reading...Show less

Student Life

Top 20 Thoughts College Students Have During Finals

The ultimate list and gif guide to a college student's brain during finals.

University of Vermont

160

Thanksgiving break is over and Christmas is just around the corner and that means, for most college students, one hellish thing — finals week. It's the one time of year in which the library becomes over populated and mental breakdowns are most frequent. There is no way to avoid it or a cure for the pain that it brings. All we can do is hunker down with our books, order some Dominos, and pray that it will all be over soon. Luckily, we are not alone in this suffering. To prove it, here are just a few of the many deranged thoughts that go through a college student's mind during finals week.

Keep Reading...Show less

finals

Student Life

28 Daily Thoughts of College Students

"I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever else invented copy and paste. Thank you."

Kennesaw State University

1537

group of people sitting on bench near trees duting daytime

Photo by Naassom Azevedo on Unsplash

I know every college student has daily thoughts throughout their day. Whether you're walking on campus or attending class, we always have thoughts running a mile a minute through our heads. We may be wondering why we even showed up to class because we'd rather be sleeping, or when the professor announces that we have a test and you have an immediate panic attack.