8 Things You Don't Have to Apologize For During Finals
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8 Things You Don't Have to Apologize For During Finals

The procrastination shaming stops here.

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8 Things You Don't Have to Apologize For During Finals
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There are two types of people during finals week: the over-prepared, and the procrastinators. The over achievers are making note cards and color coding their notes, and the less than prepared students are making a long list of sh** they have to do to before the end of the week with no plan of how to complete it.

For the students out there who are less than prepared, stop apologizing for...

1. Your appearance.

You didn't have time to fill in your eyebrows or apply mascara. But you know what you did do? You studied all morning. You showered. You poured yourself a bowl of cereal instead of covering up the bags under your eyes. You get a free pass this week. You go with your bad "ugly" self.

2. For napping.

It's okay to nap. I know it's time that you could be studying, but you can make time in your day to nap. All-nighters make you tired. Nap it out and get back to your studying, no apologies needed.

3. For binge watching Netflix instead of studying

Grey's Anatomy counts as studying for your anatomy final. It does.

4. For drinking an obscene amount of coffee.

Treat yourself.

5. For taking frequent study breaks.

You don't need to feel guilty for taking Instagram breaks, for cleaning your entire house top to bottom, or for taking 12 Buzzfeed character quizzes. Study breaks are beneficial. Give yourself a break.

6. Going out and rewarding yourself with a hard earned drink after a day of exams.

You earned it. You have stressed yourself out and you deserve to celebrate the triumph of completing an exam. You made it out alive, you have earned the right to let loose with your friends. Don't feel bad about that.

7. For your attitude.

You're tired, stressed, and probably hungry. It's okay to be sassy.

8. For Crying

There will probably be tears. Just don't ugly cry in the library, hold your chin high and cry in your car. Have your moment and then go buy yourself a doughnut. Perseverance, people.

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