Congratulations! Summer vacation is just a week away! But don’t take your foot off the gas just yet. You’ve made it this far, you might as well finish the semester off strong! I know how long this last week can feel with finals, hard deadlines, high hopes, and the irresistible urge to sit at the beach all day long, motivation is low and distractions are stronger than ever! Here’s my top 5 tips to power through this last bit of the school year!
- Know when to stop
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This is something that I often struggle with. With so much to do it can be hard to give yourself a break. Keep reminding yourself that sleep, rest, and personal time is also productive when used efficiently!
- Make a to-do list
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Nothing is better than crossing that all important project off your to-do list. Split your work up into smaller tasks, make a list, and enjoy crossing the tasks off one by one!
- Rewards are everything
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My bank account may disagree, but I LOVE to treat myself after a long day of work. A sweet treat, Door Dash Order, or a Starbucks run is always enough to motivate myself to keep going! If you’re strapped for cash, there’s plenty of rewards that don’t entail buying anything. Go spend some time with your friends, or maybe watch an episode of your favorite TV show!
- move your body
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This is another thing that I’ve struggled with this year. With the cold, windy, and icy conditions of the Winter it can be very hard to move your body in an enjoyable way. But now as the air warms up and the sun is coming out of hibernation, I’ve found my daily beach walks/runs to work wonders, especially in this time of stress.
- visualize the finish line
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That post-finals freedom that you’re so looking forward to? Maybe your mom’s cooking or sleeping in your own bed? Whatever you’re waiting for it’s right around the corner! All you have to do is get through this last week…