15 Ways To Destress From Finals | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Arts Entertainment

15 Ways To Destress During Finals

Self care > Letter grades

114
15 Ways To Destress During Finals

If you're anything like me, finals week (on top of your hundred pre-existing responsibilities) can hit you like a train at times, and sometimes, you can get lost in the stress and it can be so overwhelming that you forget to take care of yourself sometimes because you might be caught up in taking care of your GPA instead. As important as a good GPA and a good work ethic is, what's even more important is a good balance between studying and self-care. With that said, here are some tips for de-stressing and treating yourself during 'dead week' (and some of them are honestly basic self-care, but we all need a reminder every once in a while).

  1. Take a walk.
  2. Take study breaks.
  3. Set a bedtime for yourself and stick to it.
  4. Stop studying at least an hour before your self-imposed bedtime.
  5. Do a face mask.
  6. Take a coffee break with a friend and talk about anything BUT school.
  7. Call your family. They miss you.
  8. Draw something, even if it kind of sucks.
  9. Binge watch cooking videos on YouTube.
  10. Binge watch your favorite show on Netflix/Hulu/HBO (Jake Peralta from B99 makes all of my stress melt away instantly and that's just a fact).
  11. Read a book for fun, not for class.
  12. Eat your favorite comfort food.
  13. Stalk "#studyspot" accounts on Instagram/Tumblr/whatever you use.
  14. Make a really happy Spotify playlist and listen to it on repeat.
  15. Breathe. Your grades don't define you. You got this.
Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

10 Things To Know About The First Semester Of College

10 things that most incoming college freshmen have no idea about.

60
campus
Pexels

Starting college is pretty scary and fun at the same time. You are free of your parents(in most cases) but this is the first time you have no idea what the heck is going on. Here are 10 things you may want to know going into your first semester.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The Daily Struggles of Being a College Commuter

It's not all morning coffees and singing along to the radio.

819
The Daily Struggles of Being a College Commuter
morethanwheels

I've been in college for four years now. I spent half my time as a commuter and half as a resident so I've experienced both sides of the housing spectrum. One thing I've learned comparing the two is that my struggles as a commuter far outweigh anything I went through while living on campus. Commuters have to deal with the problems school brings along with a slew of other issues; I've filled up my gas tank in the worst kind of weather conditions and napped in random places in public more times than I'm proud to say of. This is a list of some of the most challenging aspects of being a commuter.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

15 Times Michael Scott's Life Was Worse Than Your Life

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

3568
Michael Scott
NBC

Most of the time, the world's (self-proclaimed) greatest boss is just that, the greatest. I mean, come on, he's Michael Freakin' Scott after all! But every once in a while, his life hits a bit of a speed bump. (or he actually hits Meredith...) So if you personally are struggling through a hard time, you know what they say: misery loves company! Here are 15 times Michael Scott's life was worse than your life:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

17771
Friends celebrating the New Years!
StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less
piano
Digital Trends

I am very serious about the Christmas season. It's one of my favorite things, and I love it all from gift-giving to baking to the decorations, but I especially love Christmas music. Here are 11 songs you should consider adding to your Christmas playlists.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments