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5 Study Break Ideas For Finals Week

Study breaks are completely necessary.

Hannah Ose
May 04, 2016
Winona State University
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5 Study Break Ideas For Finals Week
Hannah Ose

It’s that time of the year again. The dreaded finals week is in our midst, where studying and writing final papers seems to be the only thing that defines our existence. Reviewing notes for hours on end can become so mind-numbing that even the simplest words in the dictionary begin to lose meaning. Hence the wonderful study breaks; they are extremely necessary if you do not wish to kill your brain during this week of torture. Here are five relaxing study break ideas:

1. Go for a walk

Going for a nice, relaxed walk always seems to clear my head. It’ll give you time to just breathe and escape from the mind-wrenching pain of studying.

2. Pack

Moving out after finals? You will have to pack at some point. If you’re anything like me, packing can actually be kind of enjoyable and calming. It doesn’t require a whole lot of thought process; therefore, it will give your brain a small break while still keeping you focused on something.

3. Take a power nap

Naps are a gift from the heavens; however, nap too long, and you may wake up feeling worse than you did pre-nap. That’s why 20-30 minute naps are perfect. You feel re-energized afterwards, and your brain will be ready to study again.

4. Practice yoga

Yoga is an amazing and calming practice that is perfect for when you need a break. If you aren’t familiar enough to practice without instruction, you can find hundreds of videos on YouTube or a class available near you. It’ll be worth it. Namaste.

5. Play piano, ukulele, etc.

Whenever I need to escape reality, I go straight to my piano or ukulele. Music is such an effective way to rid your mind of stressful thoughts. If you don’t play any instruments, grab some headphones and listen to music instead.

Best of luck on all of your exams!

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