We all know the feeling when you've got two weeks left of school, but you need two months for the amount of work you still have to do. It can feel overwhelming--and that's okay. It is perfectly normal to be overwhelmed by this. We need to stop denying the fact that yes--college can be a good time, but it is also really hard sometimes (especially during finals). Here are a few things you can do to de-stress during this upcoming finals season:
1. Find your playlist
My personal fav is called "Your Favorite Coffeehouse" on spotify
2. Download a meditation app
I really like one called "headspace"
3. Go to the gym
It's proven to reduce anxiety
4. Clean your room on your study break
There's nothing more relaxing that coming home to a clean room
5. Remind yourself that it's only a test/paper
Ten years from now, you won't even remember it
6. Go to Starbucks to study for a change of scenery
And treat yo self to a fancy Christmas drink
7. Take a hot shower
And use this time to focus on nothing
8. Remind yourself that this will all be worth it one day
Because hard work always pays off
9. Plan something to look forward to for when finals are over
It's easier to work hard when you're working toward something specific
10. Take a deep breath
Because it's going to be okay
