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What Barney Stinson Can Teach You About Finals

"Think of me like Yoda, but instead of being little and green, I wear suits and I'm awesome." ~Barney Stinson

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What Barney Stinson Can Teach You About Finals
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Finals are kind of a big deal. Every high school and college student are feeling the pressure right about now with the semester coming to an end. But, in times of difficulty like this, all of us need someone who understands how we're feeling and give us some inspiration. Personally, I look to none other than Barney Stinson.


Finals suck.

Nobody likes finals. But they're a necessary evil. Don't let the awfulness of finals get you down, though.

But you can do it!

If anyone is awesome enough to ace these finals, it's you! Kick those finals' butts! Show them who's boss! YEAH!


You'll consider dropping out at some point.

This will cross your mind at some point, but you should immediately dismiss it. While it would be nice to give up and walk away, it's actually super stupid. Don't do it. This too shall pass.


Studying is the worst.

Studying is about as much fun as getting teeth pulled, but it's a necessary evil. Whether you have definitions, formulas, or plots to remember, repetition is key and practice makes perfect. That being said, it is super boring. Reward yourself with a short break every now and then so you don't completely lose focus and motivation.


Use all the resources you can.

Hopefully, you took super amazing and awesome notes during class and have lots of study material. Also, go over old tests and quizzes because it's not uncommon for teachers to reuse questions, or focus on the same topics. Create a study group of people in the same class, and check online for pre-made flashcards or practice problems.


Don't let yourself get distracted by social media!

"I'm just going to check Twitter real quick, and then I'll go back to studying." "I just need to send this Snapchat quick or else we'll lose our streak." "I've earned five minutes on Instagram." We've all said these things to ourselves, and none of us have actually gone right back to studying after a quick social media check. It's a black hole, so try to avoid it during a serious study sesh. Keep your phone away from your desk or in your backpack if you need to. Out of sight, out of mind.


Don't be deterred. You can do this.

You may be over-tired and ridiculously stressed, but don't let that stop you from giving your best effort. Show those finals who's boss!! Keep your spirits up and don't forget to be awesome!!


It's totally okay to be nervous!

Being nervous is actually a good thing! It gives you the motivation to be better prepared for the exam. Study until you know all the material and you're comfortable going into the exam. You can do this!!


You might not know everything on the exam (And that's okay).

Of course, there is going to be a question you completely blank on or a topic that wasn't listed in the study guide. Teachers might even throw a trick question in there (rude). But as long as you've studied and prepared as best as you can, you know you're going to have a good handle on *most* of the exam.

Take a deep breath when it's all over.

You've made it! You probably feel like you just crawled through broken glass, but that's okay! Treat yourself to a nice meal, take a hot bubble bath, or buy yourself some ice cream to reward yourself for your hard work.


Waiting for your final grade is scary.

There's only one thing you can do after you take your finals: wait. That's all you can do. But the suspense can be terrifying, especially if you're super close to that A you want. You've done all you can do at this point, so there's no point in stressing out anymore.

If you do well, celebrate!

YEAH! Look at you KILLING THAT FINAL! SO PROUD! You deserve a gold star or some chocolate or something!!

If you didn't do well, that's okay!

As much as it hurts now, I promise it's not the end of the world. One bad grade isn't going to determine how the rest of your entire life and career go. So just relax. Remember how much a bad grade sucks, so next semester you can be more proactive and get a better grade. All in all, don't beat yourself up over it. You are more than just one test grade!!

Good luck! Knock 'em dead!

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