With finals right around the corner, we're all stressed out. The post-Thanksgiving food coma is real, and honestly, all I want to do is go home and binge watch "Stranger Things." BUT, good news friends! We're almost there.
Here is how I am going to survive the next two weeks...
1. Get Sleep
Even though we're all on a time crunch with the many projects, papers, and tests we have, sleep is SO important. It's much better to get a full night's rest and study less than stay up all night and be so tired that you don't remember anything you studied.
2. Pace Yourself
Cramming is never the answer. Although I am guilty of cramming a whole semester of information into my head in one day, I can testify that it does not work. Pace yourself when reviewing and studying, and you'll save yourself so much time and stress.
3. Eat Right
There is nothing worse than having a lot to do and feeling like garbage while doing it. I know it's way easier to go and grab Whataburger (all my fellow Texans) or McDonald's rather than cooking something yourself, but eating healthy will not only make you feel good but will also give you the energy to power through finals!
4. Put Your Phone Down
This is honestly my #1 distractor when studying. One second, you're quickly answering a text and the next thing you know you've spent 45 minutes on Facebook watching tiny cooking videos. By silencing your phone or turning it off, you will save yourself so much time and get done with studying that much faster.
5. Stay Organized
Organization will be your BFF during these next few weeks. The last thing any of us wants is to forget about an assignment or something we have to do for a class and mess up our GPA at the last minute. Plan your days out and watch how much easier finals go!
Above all, take breaks every once in awhile, reward yourself, and know that YOU CAN DO IT!