The week after spring break is very stressful. During spring break you either caught up with work and feel like you got a lot accomplished or you had a little too much fun and still have a pile of work to do. You feel like a pause button was pressed during spring break, then as soon as you get back, BAM!, the play button is pressed. Spring break cuts the semester in half, which can put quite the stress on a person since they have to get so much done in such a short time frame.

Here are 5 ways that can help you feel like you are not drowning in a pile of work:

1. Plan out the assignments.

Do what is due first. If you have assignments that require more than one day to accomplish, then start on it little by little. Make a list of all the assignments and cross them off as you complete them. It will make you feel better when you see how much you accomplish in a day. Crossing them off the list would hopefully give you an edge to cross everything completely off the list.

2. Put deadlines on yourself.

You have deadlines for your assignments set by your teacher, now put deadlines on yourself. Have your assignments ready the day before it is due. On the day that the assignment is due, you will have it completed and can just easily review it to make sure it is up to the standards you wanted it to be.

3. Have homework parties.

Sometimes getting together with people who are not in the same boat as you can help. Now there are people who can help you answer any questions you have on the assignment. It helps you put together the assignment based on how other people are going about it. They help you, and maybe you can help them with any work they have or just feed them.

4. Allow time for sleep.

Even though you have a lot of assignments to complete, sleeping would allow your brain to function more properly. Being sleep deprived slows the brain down, and you will be left spending more time thinking about what to write rather than just writing. You want to do the assignment rather than spend time just staring at them. Remember a 30-minute nap is more refreshing than 3 hours.

5. Figure out your priorities.

You have friends who are going to want to hang out, but remember that you want all your assignments in while still being able to function. Do one assignment then take a little study break. It doesn't hurt to take a break, but do not procrastinate. I promise you that it will be more fun to hang out with friends without the guilt of due dates hanging over your head.