It is so close, you can almost feel the sun on your face and the sand in between your toes. Spring break is right around the corner, but there are some things we cannot just ignore until we actually get to the beach (or wherever your destination may be).
The biggest and easiest thing to ignore the week before spring break is homework. Almost everything in you is screaming to just put it off until after break, but even the biggest procrastinators know better than this. If you have a professor that evilly assigns a paper due the Monday after break, do not fall for this trap. Get it done before break or else you're going to find yourself cramming in some late night essay-writing when you could be using your last day to relax.
Another big pre-vacation to-do list item is to make sure you pack early. If you have some extra time early on in the week, start getting your clothes together. This will later allow you to set more time aside for finishing work and even getting ahead in some classes. This will also help you not stress about forgetting anything major you might need for your week off!
Next thing on the list is to make sure you let yourself relax before break. This can be a high stress week with not only your work, but also your friends suffering from being way too close since winter break ended. It's not bad to admit we need a little break every now and then, even if it means locking yourself in your room for just five minutes.
Another must is to make sure you keep your room organized. This is important especially the week before break because even if it feels like your life is falling apart, keeping clean is proven to help reduce stress. Just think, if your work space and room is clean, so is your mind! That being said, keep it tidy!
Lastly, make sure you allow yourself to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You may have a couple of midterms, big writing assignments or even group projects stressing you out this week, but do not let it get the best of you. Allow yourself to look forward to your much-earned seven days off. Just don't let it blind you and keep you from finishing your work. That could make for a not-so-enjoyable break.
So, keep your head in the game and push through until the end of the week. As soon as you finish that last class on Friday, you are home free to enjoy your spring break!
