Finals are getting closer every day. This is a time when every college student needs happy thoughts.
Good vibes, comin' your way, you stressed out scholars, you!
1. Everyone is feeling the same way as you right now
You are not alone! We're all in this pressure cooker together. Some people might seem like they have it all together; trust me, they don't. We're all balls of stress right now.
2. The world won't end
Finals can go any way, but in the end? Getting a bad grade won't kill you. What happens, happens! And one grade won't change your GPA that much. You'll be fine.
3. This stress will prepare you better for The Future(TM)
I know this probably sounds dumb and not true, but trust me, it is. After you're done with finals, you'll feel much more capable having completed all those things you once thought were impossible -- and on a deadline!
4. Self-care makes your brain work better
If you have the time, you should focus on your mental health and resting first before working. Don't work yourself into a rut and pull all-nights until you finish your paper, or until your exam is over.
5. In a week you'll be done!
If you're a ball of stress right now, remember that finals will be done in a week. That means sleep. Sleep means feeling like a normal human being again! Yay!
6. Done is better than good
You might not do great on your finals -- but the fact that you made it through this week at all is a testament to your strength, hard work, and endurance! You can do it, fam! And then you can nap and eat chocolate croissants.