7 Crystals I Like to Bring to Class | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

7 Crystals I’ll Have With Me This Semester

For everything from studying to staying alert in class!

586
Crystal Grid with stones mentioned and Tangerine Quartz
Dona Ochoa 2018

Crystals and stones are great tools anyone can use to help deal with the feelings that come with being stressed out and/or overwhelmed. Below are the 7 stones and crystals I'm going to have with me as I make my victory lap before graduation.

1. Ametrine

This crystal is a quartz combination of amethyst and citrine. Ametrine is a great study stone because it helps you concentrate and keep a clear mind. The amethyst aids in stress relief while the citrine invites confidence (source), and with the amplifying and positive power of quartz it becomes a good day kind of stone. Who wouldn't want that?!

2. Fluorite

I love this crystal because it grows in so many different colors! And all of them seem to help with quick thinking and discernment. I've also found that they always keep me calm under pressure, which is always a good thing to keep around when writing papers and doing tests. Along with being an excellent meditation stone, fluorite's many positive properties also include motivation and increased creativity.

3. Calcite

This is another colorful one! It grows in almost every color of the rainbow, and multiple colors can grow in the same place – which produces what is called rainbow calcite. This stone is great for anyone struggling to break lazy habits like putting readings off (or watching "The Office" instead of writing that paper.) I always like to have blue calcite on hand during discussion heavy classes, too, because it helps you to ground your ideas and remember relevant information.

4. Hematite

This stone is one of my favorites for focus and calmness! This is usually by my bed because it's so good at helping people get to sleep (especially when you can't stop thinking about all the homework you need to do). It's a really good for anyone who needs a boost in confidence, because it works to dispel negative thought patterns around self-worth.

5. Labradorite

This stone and its rainbows are so interesting, and help motivate people to look deeper into things that make them curious. This stone always seems to help me with writers block and creative writing. Labradorite is a truth stone that helps to see what was previously unseen. This stone is one of my all-time favorite meditation stones - it's so easy to get lost in the rainbows it holds and feel a sense of magical calm.

6. Garnet

This stone is so, so empowering. It really helps one to balance emotions and aligns the holder with their goals. Garnet helps to energize, and a lot of different cultures through time prized it and, in many cases, revered it for its protective properties. I also like to put garnet underneath my pillow to help me interpret my dreams, and to ward off nightmares.

7. Kyanite

Dona Ochoa 2018

This stone carries such a clear and crisp energy. I love having a piece on my desk when I study and if I can, I bring it with me to classes because it's a great communication stone. It can help discussions come to harmonious conclusions in times of disagreement. It's also a good test taking stone to have because it helps with recall and answering questions.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Thoughts While Studying For Finals
StableDiffusion


That time of the semester has arrived once again, finals. The worst week ever. Who thought it was a good idea for all your classes to have exams all in the same week? Definitely not me. Here's 20 thoughts you may have studying for finals.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Disney magic for New Year!

The "Happiest Place on Earth" has a lot of characters with some pretty great advice.

5920
Disney magic kingdom castle on new years
StableDiffusion

Disney movies are well known and very popular in today's world. Although many people appreciate the plot and the storyline, not many people appreciate the wisdom these characters possess. Every Disney movie has unique advice that can be applied to everyday life. Here are 11 Disney quotes to help start your New Year off right:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

40 Gift Ideas for the Indecisive

It's a time of love, family, memory-making, and gift-giving. But also a time of stressing over the perfect gift.

120075
Christmas gifts around a tree
StableDiffusion

It's officially December. There is less than a month of 2024, and I still feel like yesterday was summer. Now comes the merriest time of the year, the Christmas season.

Everyone has been waiting for this time of year since mid-October (which is way too early, in my opinion) or before. It's a time of love, family, memory-making, and gift-giving. A lot of times when I ask friends and family what they want, I get a lot of "I don't know" or "I don't care."

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Bucket List To Live In The Now

Find excitement in your life and start exploring wherever you are right here, right now.

1634
mu bucket list

I was sitting at my cubicle, now that I am an adult, looking at the rain pouring down on the windowsill, bumming on life, wishing for the rain to just stop for a full day.

There are moments where we count down the hours until work is over and how many more days till the weekend, and this many weeks until something exciting. Or something like that? Well, I was bumming because my next day off from work is not until Memorial Day weekend, which is not until the end of May. And since this is my first year out of college being a “real person,” I am totally missing the winter, spring and summer breaks. I am sure all of us have felt this way even if just for a hot minute…

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

11 Ways To Survive Finals As Told By Leslie Knope

Because you know you're going to be stressed out, and Leslie knows exactly how to survive.

1167
Everything hurts and I'm dying

So finals are on their way. That's right everybody, finals are about to start.

But hey, don't panic. Start getting your affairs in order and prepare for a week of hell. Here's a few things Leslie Knope wants you to do to make your finals week just a little bit less stressful:

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments