Relax. Take a breath. You got this! Midterms are around the corner and the stress levels are high. Now is the time to balance academics and self-care, and remember to nourish your body and mind. To combat the stress of studying, the most important thing is to create a study schedule. This will guide you through the material and give you personal goals on when you want to study each topic. Tackling the material bit by bit each day is more beneficial than handling it all at once at the last minute. Another important thing to remember is eating right. Your brain cannot function without energy from three meals a day. Each meal should have a protein, carbohydrate, and vegetable intake to provide you with fuel to study and memorize material. The brain cannot work without anything powering it. Lastly, it is so important to celebrate your achievements! After the exams are over, make sure that you have a night to yourself to do what you want. Whether you hang out with friends or sit on the couch watching a movie, wind down your brain and relax your body. Good luck students!
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Holy Cross chapter.