For some of you finals have come and gone, and I must say I am ridiculously jealous.
For the rest of us, finals are just around the corner, and we're starting to bite our nails.
Finals week is so stressful and there is no getting around it. But the stress doesn't have to consume you! If you pace yourself, push yourself, and treat yourself, the week will fly by with ease.
Here's a list of finals week bucket list that I hope can help you get through the week:
1. Get organized : It is so easy to get overwhelmed by all of the obligations and responsibilities that come with finals week. To feel as if your drowning right from the beginning won't help you kill it on your tests so get organized right at the beginning of the week! Make to do lists or keep a planner. You can even put sticky note reminders on the wall as a bright maybe more fun way of keeping you on task.
2. Schedule : Make yourself a schedule for the week that has all your test dates and due dates on it. Then allot times for study sessions for yourself. That way you can space out your obligations, and you're not left crunching at the last minute!
3. SLEEP : Sleep is so so SO important. Your body performs better after it is well rested. (This is advice that I need to take; I am terrible at sleeping when I'm stressed with much to do). Making a good study schedule will allow you to plan out your sleep :p
4. Pamper Yourself: Treat yourself to some pampering after a study session or after one of your exams. Do a face mask or go get your nails done. You'll feel good, and hey, if your nails are manicured you'll avoid biting them ;)
5. Make a Playlist : If you're someone that has to listen to music to focus on studying like I am, make a special finals week playlist! That way you won't get distracted by continuously having to find a song that you like, and you'll be able to keep plugging.
6. Shut the Phone Off : This is so much easier said than done, but it is so rewarding when it comes to progress. (If the playlist you made is on your phone, put your phone on do not disturb AND shut off the wifi so social media doesn't tempt you.)
7. Create Milestones : Reward yourself after you've done a chapter of notes or finished a section of your paper! You deserve it! Take the opportunity to give yourself a 15 minute phone break or take a coffee trip. It will keep your energy up, along with your productivity levels!
8. Productive Buddies : If you're someone that works with others, make sure that you can all stay on task! It's great when friends can get together and study together, but if more chit chat happens than studying then no one wins. Also make sure that your study buddies push each other (kindly) to do the best you can do! This means no laziness enabling!
9. Exercise : Go for a walk or run throughout the week! Getting your body moving can get you really pumped to stay productive. Whether you do it at the start of your day or as a study break, exercising is a great way to clear your mind so you can be attentive and alert again later.
10. VENT : Stress getting to you in one way or another this week is inevitable. You shouldn't keep it inside! Grab a friend, call a sibling or parent, or write down all your feelings to get all the heebie jeebies out. It's healthy and it will allow you to externalize your concerns which will let you tackle the rest of your week.
I hope some of these help your stressful weeks!
Good luck on all your finals :)
XO
-AF
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