It's that time of the year where you seem to just hit a wall again with everything you do. There is a strain on everything from schoolwork to relationships. It is hard to imagine that the school year is coming to an end in about two weeks. How does one manage the stress? How do you cope with saying goodbye to people? How will you survive? Well, I honestly don't really have an answer for you.
It all comes down to a balancing act. With such a short amount of time left, everything seems crucial. Unfortunately, you will have to pick and choose some of your battles. Here are some potential dilemmas you may face over the next two weeks and how you can best approach them.
Netflix or Work?
Well with finals upon us, the obvious answer is work. It is important you prioritize getting those assignments done before partaking in leisurely activities. But, Netflix can also be your best friend. Taking a break and looking away form the books is actually helpful and can give your mind the chance to refresh so you can kill it when you get back to work. Just try not to choose a binge-worthy show.
Chipotle or Panera?
If I'm having a bad day, I'm all for indulging in chips and guac. But, there are better options for you. If possible, try grabbing a salad from Panera. They have high-protein options that will give you that little extra boost you may need to power through your work.
Starbucks or Dunkin?
Sure, it is super easy to use up your food points on your ID at Dunkin, but is it really better for you? Duncan coffees are loaded with sugar that will only cause you to crash. Try getting a normal iced coffee at Starbucks. If you ask for cream and sugar, they will add it for you but otherwise you can go to the counter and make it yourself. This way, you are ensuring that you are not overloading your drink with sugar and you spent about the same amount as Dunkin!
Stay in or go out?
This is probably the hardest decision of them all. You are so worn out of shape from studying so you want to catch up on sleep but you also just want to celebrate the week coming to an end. In this situation, you can do a little bit of both in moderation. Go out for a little bit and dance away the stress, but make sure you are home at a reasonable time. When you go to bed, set an alarm for around 10 am. This way, you get to sleep in a little bit but you also have plenty of time left in the day to get things done.
Obviously, we have a lot of decisions to make at this time of year and it can get scary. But push through and know that you are not the only one in this battle. Rest up and kill it on those finals!
