Finals week is upon us! As easy as it is to let the stress overwhelm you, there are many ways to combat the frenzy of finals and have a successful finals week. So, with seven days of finals upon us, let's look at seven different ways to remain cool this week.

1. Stay calm.

This is the first and most important rule of surviving this finals' week. It is important to remain calm so that you can focus and prepare for your finals. If your panicking, you'll waste time worrying about finals instead of using that precious time to prepare for them!

2. Organize, organize, organize.

This will be the make or break of your finals' week. It is important to first know when your finals are. Then categorize your finals from most time needed to least time needed to be successful. Then, proceed to make a study plan for each day before finals. Start with today, and outline how much time you will dedicate to each class and what subjects/topics you will cover per class per day. With this plan, you can't go wrong!

3. Drink plenty of water.

It is important to remain hydrated especially since you are going to be mentally drained don't be dehydrated too! This is an easy tip to forget when acing your final is usually all a student can think about. Don't forget to drink water or it will make studying even more exhausting!

4. Have a clean work environment.

It is important to make sure that wherever you are studying or working is organized. Having a messy workspace correlates to a messy mind. It is hard to focus on the assignment at hand when there is a distracting mess drawing your attention. Once your workspace is cleared, your mind will be too, and you will be able to dive into your work full force.

5. Have a positive mindset and attitude.

If you dream it you can do it, and that is entirely true! If you don't believe in yourself, it becomes so much harder to succeed. It is important to know that you are smart and successful and able to manage finals week! Whether it is your first or your fourth, just remember that anything is possible, especially with a positive attitude.

6. Get plenty of sleep.

This one may seem not that important as knowing the material but it truly is! Trying to study or take a final exhausted never ends well. If you are tired, your brain is too, and sufficient sleep is what you need to combat this problem. After you get a good nights rest, you will feel refreshed and more prepared to take on that day's challenges!

7. STUDY!

A no brainer right? It seems that way, but many students simply do not dedicate enough time to no time at all to studying for their finals. It is so important to not procrastinate studying, as challenging and tedious as it is because this is what your success falls on. Sit down, eliminate the distractions, take a deep breath, and dive in.

With these tools in your belt, it is hard to go wrong. Study hard, organize, and don't forget to sleep. Good luck!