Thanksgiving break seemed to come and go with a blink of an eye. Now students are in full stress mode and coffee with an extra dose of caffeine has been the drink of choice once again. With multiple projects due within the next two weeks not to mention each class's cumulative final looming in the distance as well, college students are wishing to be back home stuffed with turkey and wrapped up in numerous blankets. If you're like most other student's you have probably procrastinated every homework assignment and tossed the group projects to the side, here's some quick tips to end the semester on a positive note (hopefully).

1. Get some freaking sleep already.

2. Yes coffee is delicious, yes it is a daily lifesaver, but you do not need more than 2 cups in an hour.

3. With all the chaos going on don't forget how blessed you are.

4. Smile and laugh as much as you possibly can, laughing releases endorphin chemicals which makes you happy.

5. Try and get some exercise. (More endorphins! More happiness!)

6. Take one test (and project) at a time and don't try to multitask like your life depends on it.

7. It is OK for you to take a night off from studying to go out and have fun, just prioritize what needs to all be done.

8. Take a short study break every half hour/hour.

9. Within your study breaks eat food, catch up with friends, or call your parents, but try to stay away from Netflix (I promise it will only lead to binging an entire series and then the procrastination has even gotten worse).

10. Looking through old pictures can help you relax.

11. Remember that it is important to do well in school, but it is better for you to have good mental health, don't push yourself too hard.

12. But don't be lazy, work your butt off and prove to everyone that you are a force to reckon with.

13. DRINK. WATER.

14. If you're religious, try to pray once a week. Even better? Try to pray daily.

15. If you're not religious (and even if you are), find what calms you whether that be yoga, walking, painting, etc. find that something that makes you feel empowered and loved.

16. When people are stressed, they will want to lash out, learn to love them anyway.

17. Eat your fruits and veggies. I know it's easy to grab McDonald's at midnight during a study break but too much eating out can cause you to feel slow both physically and mentally.

18. When studying for finals, try to make game or anagrams, it will help you retain more information better.

19. Enjoy the winter holiday season, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa are all right around the corner. HANG IN THERE YOU BRAVE SOUL.

20. Breathe. Now breathe again. And keep breathing.

The end of the semester is always crazy, hectic, and worrisome. Keep in mind that it is possible to succeed. You just have to want to want it. Talk to your professors, discuss your options with your advisor and buckle down. After all, it's only two weeks, right? Then you get a month to "relax" before you get to do it all over again!