With finals season quickly approaching, odds are you could find yourself panicking over how you’re going to prepare . Over the next couple of weeks, you’ll probably find yourself hiding in a booth at the library, chugging excessive amounts of coffee and calculating what the lowest grade is that you can get on your final exam to keep that B in class. Here are a few of my favorite finals preparation tricks.Â
Make sure you get enough sleep Â
You’re probably going to want to study as much as you possibly can before finals (or cram because you haven’t gotten a chance to study at all), so odds are you’re going to be pulling an all-nighter….or maybe a few. In order to make sure you get a good amount of sleep every night, give yourself a cut-off time. Tell yourself that you’ll put the books and flashcards away by 11pm each night, that way you’ll make sure you get a decent amount of sleep.                Â
Spend some time with close friends
Whether you’re going for a girls’ night out or just staying in and watching a movie with some fresh popcorn, spending a day with your closest gal pals is a great way to refocus your mind! Taking a break for an evening and talking about everything new in each other’s lives is a perfect way to refresh yourself before finals begin.Â
Give Yourself a Spa Night Â
Start your night off with a nice warm bubble bath and maybe a glass of wine (or two). Treat yourself to a relaxing face mask and paint your nails and toes. I always love treating myself to a relaxing evening, especially when I’m stressed.
Read a Great Book or Watch Your Favorite Movie Â
Everyone has a favorite book or movie that they love to curl up in bed or on the couch to watch. Grab a hot cup of tea, coffee, or hot cocoa, make a bowl of popcorn and throw on your favorite pajamas! Don’t forget the tissues if you’re watching “The Notebook” or “Titanic.”       Â
Cook Yourself a Nice Dinner Â
There’s nothing like coming home from a long day of classes and sitting down to eat your favorite meal. It’s nice coming home and cooking something that doesn’t require a microwave. Making pasta is so filling and you may have leftovers for the next day, which is less cooking and less to worry about. Â
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Get in a Great Workout at the Gym
Hitting the gym after a stressful day is definitely a great way to relax. Running out all of your problems on the treadmill or getting in some extra squats always feels great whenever you’re under a ton of pressure from finals.
Treat Yo Self
Everyone has a few special things that they really enjoy doing to relieve stress. A simple stress relief solution: treat yo’ self!Â
These are all just my suggestions and things I enjoy doing, but at the end of the day, it’s all about what works best for you! Â
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