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13 Songs That Will Keep You Zen For Finals

We all deserve some inner peace right now; find it with these songs.

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13 Songs That Will Keep You Zen For Finals
Penn State University

So, I thought I had my life together going into finals week. No more papers due, no more presentations. I was wrong. I got slapped across the face last night with the sheer amount of studying I have to do. I'm running on three hours of sleep, so please bear with me.

I know that the only thing that has ever kept me sane in intense times of stress has been music. My main goal during finals has always been to find songs that both quell my ever rising anxiety and keep me focused on the task at hand. Before I start, I know that everyone studies differently, and specifically, those who study while listening to music tend to be particularly picky about what they listen to. My studying taste leans towards calm and mellow music that focuses in on slowing my thought process while addressing my anxiety. (Though of course there are a few exceptions!) Please give these suggestions some thought when you go to focus on your studies and may the grades be in your favor!

1. Northern Wind by. City and Colour

2. Cherry Wine by. Hozier

3. Could by. Elderbrook

4. Fantasy by. Alina Baraz & Galimatias

5. The Trapeze Swinger by. Iron and Wine

6. High Hopes by. Kodaline

7. From Eden by. Hozier

8. Riptide by. Vance Joy

9. Sensible Heart by. City and Colour

10. Babel by. Mumford & Sons

11. For Emma by. Bon Iver

12. Flightless Bird, American Mouth by. Iron and Wine

13. I Found by. Amber Run

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