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How To Deal With End Of The Semester Anxiety

It's that time of year.

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How To Deal With End Of The Semester Anxiety
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It’s the best and the worst time of the year for a college student. Students are starting to think about going home, starting summer vacation and having to leave their friends from school. It’s a bittersweet feeling packing up your dorm and picking classes for next semester. There is also a lot of tension in the air as everyone on campus is feeling stressed about studying for final exams, finishing final papers and getting the good grades that they are working for. With so much going on and so little time, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and panicky. Here are some tips on how to deal with that end of semester anxiety.

Take a breath of fresh air.

Go outside and walk around campus. Live at home? Take your dog for a walk, he would probably love the exercise! Ride your bike for a few miles and feel the air in your lungs as you enjoy the lovely spring weather. Find a park near your school and see what there is to explore.

Listen to some good music.

No matter what kind of music you prefer, music has the power to calm nerves and put you in a zone of freethinking. Distract your mind from all that work you have to do. Drive around town with your windows down blaring the music you love and drone out your thoughts. (Be careful, though!)

Exercise or do some yoga.

Exercising, going to the gym or even doing some quiet yoga is not only good for your physical health but also for your mental health. Moving your body gets your blood flowing and your brain thinking. Take a break from the stress and get your body moving. You'll feel brand new and refreshed in no time.

Nap.
As a college student, you probably are already napping almost every day. Napping is essential to surviving college. A quick half hour nap won't hurt anyone but will only help you feel a lot calmer and less anxious with so much stuff on your mind. Sweet dreams!

Eat healthy.

Eating healthy is important no matter what. Grab some power food, like fruits with natural sugar in them to keep you going. Start your days with a healthy breakfast and have some small snacks throughout the day. Also remember to drink a lot of water, which can help you stay focused.

Do something you love.

If you're feeling stressed or anxious about all the things you don't want to do, then take a break to do something that you love to do. Whether it is reading for pleasure, writing, singing, dancing or watching Netflix, find some free time to fit in room for your favorite activity.


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