Taking a break definitely sounds like the last thing anyone would do during finals week. But let me tell you that you def don't want to be dead, sick and worn out after it all. I know it's hard to even feel like you deserve a break since you procrastinated super hard and now you're drowning, but you need a break. Even if you feel you barely have time to even breathe, here are a couple of musts you need to do in order to come out of finals week (mostly) alive.

1. Get at least four hours of rest.

Realistically, you won't be sleeping much because you'll be up finishing papers, projects or just studying for tomorrow's final. But you need sleep! You need to be able to stay awake in class doing whatever it is you need to do, and you don't want to pass out from exhaustion at any point in the day and ruin your day even more.

2. Take a reading day to watch a movie or go for a walk.

Either of these could take two hours max out of your day. You need to part from your work for a little or your brain will definitely melt. Watch a comedy or go to the park with your friends and walk or run around.

3. Plan your days out realistically.

You're not going to write your ten page paper in three hours. It's not going to happen so don't try to say that it will. Plan for your final assignments days ahead.

4. Let's say you procrastinate (which you probably will because who are we kidding).

Take a deep breath. Remember that no matter what you're going to finish, and it'll all be over. Take each assignment one at a time, and finish the ones that are the easiest first. Do the ones that will take you less time, and you'll finish everything faster.

5. Believe you will survive finals week.

Most importantly, believe you'll be OK. It's so overwhelming, I know. And it feels never ending even though it's only one week, but remember exactly that: it's only one week! You can do it.

Breathe. You got this. Good luck everyone!