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5 Things Your Procrastinating Self Should do instead of studying for finals

If you've had enough of flash cards and highlighters, take a break with these "productive" procrastination techniques.

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5 Things Your Procrastinating Self Should do instead of studying for finals
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Unless you're on a semester schedule (lucky you) then you're finishing up finals, and dead week. Seriously, dead.

Nothing is worse than feeling like you've hit a wall when you still have heaps of notes and flashcards to run through before your exams.

So, if, like me, you're beyond fed up with studying, try one out (or all) of these ways to take a semi-productive study break.

Clean up your space.

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Clear desk, clear mind. If your space is cluttered and messy, it'll be a lot harder to focus on studying. Take a 20-minute break to tidy up, and you'll be feeling ready to cram in your freshly-cleaned workspace.

Make a goal/bucket list for the summer.

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Once you see all the fun things you get to do after finals are over written down, you'll be more motivated to power through the rest of your studying, so you can get a jump start on relaxing. Bonus points if you make your list in a fun, inspiring notebook.

Grab a friend and go for coffee...

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With every intention of studying when you get there, of course...or not. Just taking a break to chat with a friend can help you refocus when you get back.

Make a healthy snack.

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Not only will it fuel your mind and nourish your body, but it will be a nice distraction. Better yet, head to the grocery store or farmer's market and pick up some fresh produce to give yourself an extra excuse to get out of the library.

Netflix something new.

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If it's a documentary, then you're actually learning something new, so that basically counts as school, right?

Remember, it's important to budget your time properly no matter how far away your last exam seems. They sneak up fast, and one season of a Netflix original can very easily turn into five. So, try setting an alarm on your phone for when it's time to get back to work.

Good luck all you quarter-schedule students, you got this!

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