Finals week is easily the most stressful part of the semester. If you waste it by pulling all-nighters and using lousy study techniques, it's bound to show in your grades. Here are a few ways to avoid causing more harm than good throughout finals week.

1. Study Tip: Study A Little Every Day; NEVER cram.

Cramming will lead to sleepless nights and little to no information actually being absorbed. By studying a little bit each day, you allow your brain to focus on one thing at a time rather than flooding it with information. Don't overwork yourself.

2. De-Stressing Tip: Buy An Adult Coloring Book

Although you may not have spent ample time coloring since you were a child, it is still a great way to relieve stress and relax. By narrowing your focus to simply what is on the page before you, you can forget about the rest of the world for a few minutes and contemplate nothing more than what shade of purple to color in your flower. If you're worried about getting too distracted, you can set a timer for yourself on your phone.

3. Study Tip: Use Art Or Music To Memorize Facts

By making flashcards with illustrations or singing songs about facts, they become much easier to memorize. Rather than remembering a jumble of words, you can associate names, dates, or facts with images or hear them to the tune of a song.

4. De-Stressing Tip: Listen To Your Favorite Upbeat Music During Breaks To Stay Alert and Avoid Dozing Off

Listen to your favorite song, or even dance a little. Do whatever you have to do to keep yourself awake, alert, and happy. Anything is better than resorting to energy drinks.

5. Study Tip: Once You're Feeling Confident, Have A Friend Quiz You On The Material

Putting yourself on the spot can be beneficial for discovering whether you really know the information or not; a friend or roommate can help you with this. Just make sure that you stay on topic and don't get too distracted!

6. De-Stressing Tip: Watch ONE Episode Of Your Favorite TV Show If You Need A Longer Break

Put yourself in your favorite character's shoes for the length of an episode. Oftentimes, a character's fictional struggles will help you realize just that studying is a comparatively small challenge for you.

7. Study Tip: Refresh Yourself On The Readings

Now that you've finished that last novel for your introductory level literature class, do you still remember what the protagonist was like in chapter 3? It might be a good idea to skim back over the earlier chapters to refresh your memory and better prepare yourself for analytical exam questions.

8. De-Stressing Tip: Treat Yourself

After a few hours of hard work, you deserve a treat or two. Don't be afraid to indulge a little!

9. Study Tip: Make An Effort To Have At Least 2 Full Meals Per Day To Maintain Focus

It's important to fill up with food and stay hydrated with water throughout the day. Forgetting to do either could leave you feeling more fatigued than usual.

10. De-Stressing Tip: Talk To A Friend

Your friends will be there for you through thick and thin, and that includes finals week. They may be a bit occupied with studying themselves, but that doesn't mean that you can't meet up for 20 minutes or so to get lunch together and catch up. Finals week can be an emotional time and it helps to have a friend or two to discuss your feelings with.

11. Study Tip: It's Okay To Take Breaks

They will actually help you to be more efficient in the long run!

12. De-Stressing Tip: Look Out The Window, Take A Deep Breath, And Remind Yourself That Everything Is Going To Be Okay

After all, finals week only lasts a week. Just hang in there, you'll make it to the weekend!