As our current semester is coming to a close, professors are deciding to assign piles of quizzes, tests, and papers to rack up points for this last month of school. Let’s not forget that the dreaded finals are also on the horizon. As I’ve been studying and writing papers this past week I was so stressed, and there's no way I could be the only one. For anyone who is stressed out, try some of these stress relievers.

1. Turn on some throwback music

Take a break and turn on some old tunes! It will not only give you a chance to scream out some of your favorite old songs, but it will give your mind a much needed break from concentrating. Spend ten minutes laughing and realizing how you remember all the lyrics to those old songs. They’ll put you in a better mood to go back to your school work.

2. Build a fort

Find some pillows and blankets around your room and make a fort. It makes having to do homework a little more bearable inside a fort like you used to make when you were younger. It makes it a safe and fun place, even though school work is the last thing you want to be doing.

3. Go to the gym

Yeah, it’s probably the last thing you want to do, right? But you can channel all of your frustration from school into running or lifting weights. Get out all of that built up anger! Let it out!

4. Buy a dozen eggs

No, I’m not crazy. Instead of putting your fist through the wall buy a dozen eggs and one by one take them out of the carton and throw them as hard as you can on the ground (preferably outside). You can get all of your frustration out by smashing eggs!

5. Stretch

Relax your muscles! Have some quiet time where you can completely isolate yourself from everything around you.

6. Print off coloring pages

Nothing relieves stress like some old fashion coloring books. I love getting to spend a few minutes on a coloring page pretending I’m six and having no cares in the world. It relieves so much stress not having to worry about what’ s due, or at least not have to worry for a couple minutes.

7. Think about Summer

In a month life will be great! No school, warm weather, and getting to see your hometown friends. Who could be nostalgic about that?

Work hard! It’s almost the end of the 2015/2016 school year. Finish it out strong and if you feel overwhelmed, use some of these stress relievers to help you. You can do it!