Here we are. The final two weeks of the semester are upon us. If you are like most college students, you are probably starting to freak out right about now… and if you aren’t, tell us your secret. Final projects, papers and exams are due and all you want to do is crawl into your bed and watch Netflix, but now is not the time. I repeat, NOW IS NOT THE TIME!
We are in the final stretch, and it is time to kick it into high gear. Everyone already knows the basics of getting through stressful times – get plenty of sleep, exercise daily, eat well and drink a lot of water ( a glass of wine can be helpful, too). But I want to give you some other tips that can help these final weeks be a little more bearable.
Treat yourself. Buy yourself that giant cookie from the Barnes and Noble Bookstore. Take yourself out for a nice meal at a restaurant you have been wanting to try. Get a massage. You have made it this far and you deserve to do something nice for yourself.
Make a list. Actually, make a lot of lists. I recommend making one for each day and writing down everything you need to accomplish that day. Don’t make it too long, or else you may feel overwhelmed. Try starting with the top five things you need to do, and then once you cross something off, add another. I find it the most helpful to make the list before you go to bed, that way you will wake up in the morning ready to tackle the day ahead.
Don’t procrastinate. The library has extended hours for the next two weeks for your studying pleasure. Take advantage of it.
Inhale, exhale. Bath and Body Works has a line of aromatherapy scents that are amazing, and for us stressed out individuals, there is one that is called stress relief. Infused with eucalyptus and spearmint, the smell of it helps you relax and think clearly. They have soaps, sprays and candles available, but I recommend the lotion.
Play with puppies. Enough said.
Before you know it, these last weeks will be over and you will a have a nice, long break ahead. Enjoy it.
