With midterms approaching faster than you realize (or already here for some of you), you might be feeling overwhelmed and just want to sit in a corner and cry. Well unless your goal is to get an F on your midterms, that's probably not going to help the problem at all. And keep in mind, constant studying isn't as beneficial as you might think; your brain needs a break every now and then to relax and help retain information. Here are some activities for you to take your mind off midterms and de-stress, even if it's just for a little while!

1. Find your personal spot.

This should be somewhere outside of school where you can go alone and relax. Sure, your bed is always a great option, but sometimes having a secret spot will let you get away from everything and everyone. This might be a café, coffee shop, that bookstore you always pass by, or even a nearby park. Really, anywhere where you can go and just breathe easy would work. Just remember, the library is not an option. You need to relax, not be surrounded by constant reminders of your cause of stress.

2. Build up a good support system.

In this time of hardship, remember that friends and classmates are great to have around because they know exactly what you’re going through. You are not in this alone. Just make sure they’re people who will provide helpful support rather than distract you.

3. Have your favorite food handy.

Don't worry, it’s OK if you stress eat. We stress eat too. We got you. I mean come on, stressed spelled backwards is desserts, so that's got to mean something, right?

4. Reach out to your professors.

Do this before midterms actually start. Your professor's schedule is more than likely going to be jam-packed the week leading up to the midterm, so meet with him or her as early as you can.

5. Have a plan.

You don't need a long drawn out plan, but have a general idea of what you're doing. The important thing is to actually follow the plan instead of always saying you will. Being organized and knowing exactly what you have to do does wonders for your stress. Plus, you can use the same plan for finals week.

6. Don't panic.

I mean, do I really need to explain this?

7. Resist temptations.

Big party this weekend? Who wouldn't want to go and hang out with friends? But your midterm is in two days. Sure, you can go to that party and enjoy yourself and then cry during midterm week. A better idea would be to stay focused and go party next weekend to congratulate yourself for passing your midterms.

8. Sleep.

Get as much of it now as possible because you won't have time when your midterms actually begin. You'll regret always staying up late and procrastinating when you have to pull all-nighters during midterm week.

9. Chill with the Netflix.

This is another self-explanatory tip; it starts off with "just one episode," to "maybe just one more," and the next thing you know, you've binge watched the entire fourth season of House of Cards but know nothing about organic chemistry. Netflix and chill can wait one week, trust me.

10. Do your laundry.

Yes, everyone is stressed during midterms, but that's no excuse to smell. Do your laundry while you still have time so you can have peace of mind during midterms.

11. Leave your phone.

Don't worry, not being completely up-to-date with your friends' lives for a little bit won't kill you, it really won't, I promise. Put your phone on airplane mode while you study; you'll be much more concentrated, I guarantee it.