I can't stress how important it is to make sure you are still getting your rest during finals! Your personal wellness is always most important to maintain while in college or any stressful environment.

Once you stop taking care of yourself, you are only going to put that energy and effort into other areas like school and work.

Make sure you are constantly getting enough sleep that is a comfortable amount for you. I feel like you always hear about how you should get at least eight hours of sleep every night, but that isn't always best for you or ever realistic.

I had a job last summer that I had to clock in by 7 a.m., but I wouldn't get off until after 11 p.m. After you take a shower and do the things you need to in order to get ready for the next workday, it wasn't even possible for me to get eight hours of sleep. Surprisingly, I was comfortable and could fully function properly with at least six and a half or seven hours.

Another key point to keep in mind is to still take time for yourself. I know we all need to take large amounts of time for studying, but you should also take time to treat yourself! Now, I'm not saying take a sudden vacation to the Bahamas. Something as small as taking a thirty-minute break to watch an episode of your favorite television show is enough, and it can help a lot!

My last suggestion is to remain active in activities that relieve stress for you. Stress can harm you and your body in ways that can be long term and detrimental. It's one thing that you don't want to engage in, so try to participate in stress reliever activities.

For me, I like watching television, talking to my mom, sleeping, and laughing. I definitely try to laugh at least once a day during finals times!

Remember to care for your personal wellness, take time for yourself, and participate in stress reliever activities!