Spring break is over and we are back to reality. Back to school, homework, tests, papers, work, and all the stress that goes with it! The weather is (slowly) getting warmer and all we crave is summer. Oh glorious summer! However, we have six weeks left of school and if you are anything like me, you are over it! You have no motivation! You can't focus! You stress over the growing list of things to do but stressfully continue to watch Netflix anyway. How can we possibly get through the next six weeks? I'm here to help you out!

1. Look up study/note taking videos or Instagram accounts!

This sounds strange I know! I felt weird typing those words into the search box on YouTube when I first did it! The purpose behind this is that if you watch videos of people working on school work or hear them talking about how they take notes it might motivate you to get your own work done! You may find ways on Instagram or Pinterest to spruce up your notes and it will keep you focused on shrinking that monster of a to do list!

2. Don't over work yourself!

In the small chance that you get a crazy burst of energy, do not study for eight hours straight! It is recommended that you set a timer for 45 minutes to an hour. During this time you study/work on a task and once the timer goes off, you take a break. Now take a break with caution! Don't take longer than 20 minutes because your chances of going back to work will start to lower. But continue this pattern until you are done or need to stop!

3. Keep track of your planner!

Keep up with your planner! Do not let due dates get away from you! I know you don't want to do anything and neither do I but if you don't keep up with upcoming tests and assignments you are only asking for more stress and more procrastination.

4. Put motivational quotes EVERYWHERE!

Put them on post it notes! Put them as your phone and computer background! Randomly search them! We are digging into the reserves of motivation here! We have to do what we have to do to get stuff done! Go through and find your favorite or just google motivational quotes and scroll through them for a couple minutes if you are really struggling!

5. Spend some time with friends!

Sometimes having a pity party works! You and all of your friends are in the same boat! Go out to eat! Complain! Vent! Don't close yourself off because of your lack of motivation or stress! Friends help! Use them, in a good way!

6. Put your hair up in a bun and deal with it!

One of my favorite quotes! I may relate to this because I cannot work on anything when my hair is down! I don't know why, I am a weird human. But it is the truth! In the literal sense when I put my hair up I am preparing to get down to business and knock out this assignment! Sometimes all you need is a simple reminder that all you need to do is put that hair up and get it done!

I hope this helps get you through the next six weeks! I believe y'all can do it! We can do it! Remember caffeine is your best friend, unless you are a migraine sufferer like I am! Go forth and prosper!