The pre-final section of the college semester is surrounded by midterm papers and exams. During this time, college students tend to forget to take time to relax and end up cramming the night before. So, here are a few tips on how to ease the stress of midterms and how to change your mid-semester frenzy into a walk in the park.

1) Allow yourself time to study and do all of your assignments.

Acknowledge the assignments that will be due--even the midterm is scheduled on the syllabus. The acknowledgment of these assignments will allow yourself time to prepare for all the assignments that are due and will help you gain a head start on your assignments.

2) Take. Breaks.

These breaks will allow you to get a new perception on your project. They will also give you a chance to think of new, interesting ideas and concepts to incorporate into your project. Also, these breaks will give you a chance to get food or take a quick nap. (And don’t forget to take the a chance to set your alarm--you don’t want to oversleep!)

3) Study in places.

A change of scenery will give you inspiration, and can give you a chance to get away from the frantic midterm atmosphere. Coffee shops are the best and most caffeinated places to do midterm work.

4) Make a playlist for studying and homework.

Choose songs that will allow you to tune out conversations or individuals that could distract you. Also, they will make the constant papers and studying a jam session and hype up your mood.

5) Take care of yourself!!!

This is the biggest one. During this time of the year, people seem to forget that they need sleep, food and rest. If you forget these key components there is a likely chance you will be sick or maybe even forget an important assignment. If you take care of yourself and give your body what it needs, you will be able to get all of what you need to do done.

Remember these five tips to make your midterms seem not as stressful and harmful to your health. (And be sure to allow yourself a chance relax and destress from the midterm madness.)