With midterms approaching, everyone seems to be scurrying to find ways to ease their stress. I mean who else feels like they JUST got back to school from the winter break and could use a few more weeks of "getting settled", I know I can. But it is crunch time, and with all the studying you will be doing you need some down time to regroup, recuperate, and relax.

1. Get some sleep

One of the easiest and most affordable things you can do for yourself is get some sleep. Do NOT stay up till the break of dawn studying for exams. You will pay for it when you are passed out in the middle of your midterm exam. So do yourself the favor and get 8 hours of sleep. You will need all the energy when you are sitting in a 2 hour exam a few times during the week.

2. FACE MASKS!

I don't know if it is just me but I for sure have been obsessing over face masks and how amazing they feel. Applying a face mask the night before your exam is a great way to rejuvenate and even pick up your spirits. They come in many different scents for many different purposes. My personal favorite is the green tea masks at Walmart. They're about 2 dollars and sure to leave your skin feeling and looking flawless.

3. Meditate

Meditation can be used to ease your nerves and relax. There are so many videos, audio, and books on exactly how to meditate. You can listen to soothing music, sounds of nature, or just the sound of your own breathing when you meditate. Just dim the lights, close your doors, and empty your mind of any conflicting thoughts.